1887 Fulton County Marriages published in Atlanta Journal
Bostick-Leidy. The marriage of Miss Stella Bostick, daughter o Mr. A. B. Bostick, assistant superintendent of the Western and Atlantic railroad, was united in marriage yesterday afternooon with Mr. E. H. Leidy, a prominent merchant of Memphis, Tennessee. January 26, 1887
Ellis-Payne. Yesterday afternoon Miss Madge Ellis was united in marriage to Rev. James W. Payne at the residence of Mrs. D. M. Hale, No. 288 Peachtree Street. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Payne took their departure to Nashville, their future home. May 19, 1887
Logan-White. The marriage of Miss Eppie Logan and Mr. George W. White occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence of the bride's aunt on West Fair Street, Rev. Mr. White performing the ceremony. March 23, 1887
Peck-Wyly. The marriage of Mr. B. F. Wyly, Jr., the general agent in this city o the Georgia Pacific railroad, and Miss Peck, one of Atlanta's most charming society ladies, occurs at 8:30 this evening at the irst Methodist church. They will leave at 11:30 tonight or New Orleans. January 26, 1887
Robertson-Mayson. Yesterday Miss Fannie Robertson was married to Mr. James L. Mayson at the residence of the bride's parents in Dallas ande they came directly to Atlanta, where they will make their future home. May 19, 1887
White-Mallet. The marriage of Miss Alice White and Mr. E. P. Mallet was solemnized yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents on Williams Street. Mr. and Mrs. Mallett left last evening for their uture home in Aiken District, South Carolina. February 1, 1887
White-Ellington. The marriage of Miss Sallie White and Mr. T. C. Ellington of Memphis occurred last night at the residence of the bride's parents on Orme Street. January 25, 1887
Wynn-Gordon. Yesterday afternoon Miss Hattie Wynn was married to Mr. William Gordon, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Dr. Lee, at the home of the bride's parents, on Clark Street. A number of friends were present, who partook of a fine collation, after which the bride and groom took their departure on a Richmond and Danville train. Mr. Gordono is a Norfolk (Va.) druggist; his bride, although but recently a resident of Atlanta, gained a wide circle of friends, who regret her departure from among. them. April 6, 1887
1887 Deaths
Beckwith. The Late Mrs. Beckwith. St. Luke's Parish adopt memoriam. The funeral of the late Mrs. Beckwith, wife of the Right Rev. John W. Beckwith, bishop of the diocese of Georgia, will occur at 4 o'clock this afternoon at St. Luke's Cathedral. April 27, 1887
Clemons. A negro woman named Georgia Clemons who lived on old Wheat Street, while sitting in a chair, yesterday afternoon, fell suddenly to the floor and died of heart disease. April 6, 1887
Davenport. Mrs. Marie Davenport died this morning at 2 o'clock at her residence on Bush Street. Funeral from the house tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Oakland cemetery on the train from Simpson street crossing at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. May 19, 1887
Jones. Yesterday, Mrs. Mary Jones, widow of Judge Z. R. Jones, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. M. M. Orr, 74 Mangum Street, at the age of 84. The remains will be taken this morning to DeKalb County and laid to rest in the old family burial ground at Macedonia Church on South river. March 30, 1887
Lester. Little Ina, the infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. T. Lester, died yesterday after but two days' illness. The remains were taken to Marietta this afternoon for interment. May 19, 1887
Logan. The remains of James S. Logan were carried to Opelika, Alabama today for interment. Mr. Logan formerly had charge of the printing department of the railway service. April 30, 1887
Murphy. Mrs. Sarah Murphy, nearly ninety years of age, died yesterday at the residence of her son on Grayson Street. The remains will be taken to Virginia for interment. March 30, 1887
Thompson. A little child of police officer Thompson died last night from the effects of pneumonia. May 10, 1887