Clinch County, Georgia - Chapter 14, 1916 (part 1 of 2)

4 USTIN, WILLIAM M., was born in this State in 1 830, /-% Coming to Clinch when young, he settled here, and at various times was in the employment of the Atlantic & Gulf Railroad. The first office that he held in this county was that of justice of the Inferior Court, to which he was commissioned September loth, 1861. In 1862, when O'Steen's company was organized at Homerville for service in the Confederate Army, Mr, Austin enlisted and served as a sergeant in his company. Returning home, he was elected tax collector in 1864, and served two years. Under Harrison Jones he served a short while as deputy sheriff, and in 1867 was elected sheriff for the unexpired term of Mr. Jones. After this he was station agent at Homerville a while. By his wife, Harriet E. Austin, Mr. Austin had six children, viz. : E. A. Austin, Rosa, Bartow, Lealona, John and H. Austin, these names being obtained from an old census report for 1870. Subsequently Mr. Austin removed to Wayne County, where he died.

BARNHILL, JOHN FRANKLIN, was born in Horry County, S. C, March 27, 1867, and came to this State at an early age. He married Miss Sula Johnson, of Bryan County, Georgia, November 5th, 1896, and they have three children, Leo, Audrey and Olney Barnhlll. In 1902 Mr. Barnhill came to Clinch County and engaged In the turpentine business, in which he has become signally successful, financially. He Is now one of the largest land owners In the county. He lived in the 1141st district at a place called Lyken until 19 13, when he removed to Homerville. He built a beautiful home at Lyken, and at Homerville has a still bet- ter residence. Mr. Barnhill was postmaster at Lyken for several years. Lyken was connected by a star route with Homerville. In 19 14-'! 5, Mr. Barnhill, together with Mr. J. H. Ferdon, bought and installed the town's light and water plant. In 191 5 he was elected on the town council, and was appointed on the Board of County Commissioners created by Legislative Act. Upon the organization of the Board in September, he was elected its chairman, which position he now holds. In 19 16 he was elected for the full term of four years beginning January' ist, 191 7, defeating A. B. Smith. Mr. Barnhill, although possessed of a meager education, is one of the best business men in the county, and his service on the Board has demonstrated his high character and business ability.

BASS, JOSEPH EVERETT, was born in Sampson County, N. C, February nth, 181 1. When eighteen years old he moved to Sumter County, Georgia, where the present city of Americus now is. He engaged in the Cherokee Indian war when it came on, and after it was over he went back to his old home and married Miss Christian Cameron. Coming back to Sumter County, he lived there until a few years later. While in Sumter County, four children were born to them, David A. Bass, Archibald C. Bass, Mary J. Bass, and Joseph E. Bass, Jr. Moving to Irwinsville, in Irwin County, he was sheriff of that county for eight years. A itw years prior to the war he moved to Clinch County and settled three miles south of Homerville, but when the Civil War broke out, he moved his family to town. In 1868 he was elected sheriff of Clinch County, an office which he held three years. After his term of office expired, Mr. Bass served as a deputy under his successor, James M. Nelms, until 1872, when he removed to Orlando, Fla. Here he served as deputy sheriff four years, afterwards moving to Tampa, Fla., where he died August 2f;th, 1897, ^g^ ^6 years. At the time of his death he was survived by seven children.

BRADY, ROBERT N., was born In this State In 1840, in what Is now Fulton County. He was born and raised on a farm which his father owned not far from where Atlanta now Is. Prior to the Civil War, Mr. Brady bought a pair of horses and a pair of mules and with a big wagon of merchandise, started out to trade in live stock and merchandise. He came to this section during the war, and married Miss Ann Marshall, of Berrien County, by whom he had two sons, Samuel H., and John Brady. When O'Steen's company was organized In Homervllle for service In the Confederate Army, Mr. Brady, together with his brothers, joined this company, serving until 1865. Returning home he opened up a store at Lawton, which he ran until his election as sheriff of Clinch County In 1872. In this election he defeated James North. Mr. Brady was commissioned January i8th, 1873. In 1874 he was killed by some parties who lived In the vicinity of the Okefinokee Swamp. Mr. Brady had a warrant for a party who lived in the neighborhood of the swamp, and after pursuing his man as far as the Everglades In Florida, captured him and carried him to Live Oak, Fla., and put him in jail, as Clinch County had no jail then. He returned home on a Friday night and at dinner the next day was called from his table by parties In front of his house, and as he emerged through the door was shot In the chest before he could hardly recognize his assailants. The sheriff's brother, Lewis J. Brady, was at the house at the time, and came out and engaged the crowd who proved to be relatives and confederates of the man whom the sheriff had arrested. Lewis J. Brady was shot in the abdomen and died in a few minutes. The sheriff lingered after this for three months and six days and died from the effects of the shot in his breast. He could not speak above a whisper from the time he was shot until he died. Thus ended the life of a brave officer of the law, faithful to every trust.

BURKHALTER, RICHARD H., son of Isaac Burkhalter, was born in Charleston, S. C, April 24th, 1806. When Richard was small his father moved to Pulaski County, Georgia, and there the son grew to manhood, and married Miss Senie Haskins, June 13th, 1827. To this union was born eleven children, four daughters and seven sons. In 1844 he removed to what is now Clinch County and lived here until his death. He was elected a justice of the peace of the 105 2d district in 1853, and served two years. In 1 8 5 6 he was elected ordinary of the county and served until 1858. Mr. Burkhalter was also married a second time, to Annie Belote, by whom he had five children. His second marriage occurred October 12th, 1848. Mr. Burkhalter died at his home in Mud Creek, November i6th, 1862.

BURKHALTER, SHEROD, was born in Clinch County, March 24th, 1859, the son of James M. and Nancy Burkhalter, and grandson of Richard H. Burkhalter. He was raised on the farm and married Miss Sallie Corbitt, daughter of Allen Corbitt, October 3d, 1879. They had six children. After the death of his first wife he married Lorena, daughter of K. C. Smith, and by her has one child. He was admitted to the bar in Florida November 5th, 1895, and later coming back to Georgia, was admitted here. He has been located at Homerville in the practice of law since January iith, 1902. Colonel Burkhalter was commissioned solicitor of the County Court, October 30th, 1909, and recommissioned August 28th, 191 1, for two more years. He is an active member of the Baptist Church.

BYRD, CUYLER WASHINGTON, was born in Pierce County, October i8th, 1859. After living in Pierce and Ware Counties some time, he removed to Clinch County, where, after farming several years, he entered the mercantile business with his son, Leon Byrd, in Homerville. In 19 12 he was elected constable of the 1224th district, and about the same time was appointed by the Ordinary as coroner of Clinch

County, to succeed W. R. Findley, who had removed from the county. In 1914 Mr. Byrd removed to Ware County, but in 19 1 6 returned to Clinch county, where he is farming near Homerville.

CARTER, JESSE W., served as justice of the peace of the 66 1 st district of Lowndes County for several years, being elected in 1841 and 1846. In 1850 he was elected and commissioned a justice of the peace of the 105 2d district of Clinch County, and served until 1856. In 1856 he was elected tax receiver, and served one year. Mr. Carter lived in Clinch County until the formation of Echols County, when he became a citizen of that county. In the Civil War he was a private of Co. "H" 29th Ga. Infantry. He married Priscilla, daughter of Barzilla Staten, Sr., who died about 1846. Mr. Carter, together with William S. Roberts and Jonathan Knight, were the administrators of the estate of Mr. Staten.

CASWELL, ANDREW J., was born in Tattnall County, February 7th, 1838. When the Civil War came on he joined and served in Co. "A" 29 Georgia, about three years. After the war was over he came to Clinch County and settled at Homerville, where he lived until his death. In 1867 he married Miss Martha Smith, daughter of James C. Smith, and by her had eleven children, nine sons and two daughters. For several years he engaged in the mercantile business in Homerville, afterwards purchasing a farm on the outskirts of town. He constructed the famous Caswell mill-pond near town, which is now owned by Hon. R. G. Dickerson. Mr. Caswell served several years on the Board of Education, qualifying November 22d, 1876. He served until 1890, being president of the Board several years. Under P. M. Lee, Mr. Caswell served as deputy clerk of the Superior Court. In 1892 he was elected county treasurer, defeating W. H. Gary in the primary. Mr. Caswell received 218 votes and Mr. Gary 191. In the general election he defeated Lewis Smith, Third Party candidate, 314 to 173 votes. He was commis- sioned treasurer January 6"th, 1893, and was just getting acquainted well with the duties of the office when he was taken sick. After a short illness he died August 11, 1893. He was buried in the Homerville cemetery. His widow is now living in Jacksonville, Florida, where two of her sons, Drs. James M. Caswell and S. T. Caswell, practice medicine.

CASWELL, MADISON M., was born in Tattnall County, on the Ohoopee River, February 23d, 1843. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in Co. "A" 29th Georgia, and served until the close of the war. In 1869 he came to Homerville, where he resided until about 1890, when he removed to Valdosta, where he now lives. Mr. Caswell married Sarah, daughter of James C. Smith, and by her .had several children. In 1870 he was elected tax collector of Clinch County, and was commissioned February 7th, 1871. By successive re-elections he was tax collector twelve years, which is the longest any collector has held the office. In April, 1876, he was appointed a jury commissioner, serving four years. In 1886 he was again appointed a jury commissioner, but removed to Valdosta before his term expired. Under P. M. Lee, Mr. Caswell served as deputy clerk of the Superior Court.

COHEN, JOSEPH J., was born in Ohio about 18 15, and came to Clinch County about 1850. He was a school teacher by profession. He married Zilpha, a daughter of John Williams, Sr., and his wife, Nancy, but after a divorce married Mary Simpson and by her had a son, William Cohen. Mr. Cohen was elected a justice of the peace of the 970th district in 1857 and served two years. He was commissioned surveyor of Clinch County January I2th, 1857, and served one year. In the Civil War he enlisted in 2 2d Georgia Artillery. While in the army he contracted a sickness which terminated in his death in 1863. His remains were brought home and buried at Arabia Church. The grave is not marked and its exact location in the cemetery is not known.

CORBITT, MARTIN S., was born near the site of Salem Church, in the northern part of Clinch County, May 12th, 1840, the son of Newsom and Pollie (Smith) Corbitt. He married Lenora W. Pafford, of Coffee County, November 26th, 1867, and by her had eleven children, viz.: Catherine Imogene, Maryan M., Newton R., William Manning, Henry Madison, Mastin Rabun, Frances L., Martha, Wealthy A., Rebecca V., and Levia Jane Corbitt. After his first wife died, Mr. Corbitt married Miss Minnie Faircloth, who was a native of Sampson County, N. C, August ist, 1899. To them were born Duvon C, Frazier S., and W. J. Corbitt. In the Civil War Mr. Corbitt served as a sergeant in O'Steen's company. Towards the close of the war he was permitted to return home on account of ill health. In 1868 he was elected tax collector of Clinch County, defeating R. G. Dickerson, and served until 1871. In 1884 he was a candidate for Ordinary and in a very hot race defeated George Cornelius by one vote. He was commissioned Januiiry 13th, 1885, and served four years. In 1889 he was appointed a member of the Board of County Commissioners, and served until 1891. With the formation of the Populist Party in Clinch County, Mr. Corbitt joined it, and became one of its leaders. He was its candidate for representative in 1896 and 1898, and for Ordinary in 1900. On April ist, 1902, he removed from his old home in Clinch County to Pearson, in Coffee County, where he lived quietly until his death, eleven years later. He died on July ist, 19 13, and was buried with Masonic ceremonies at Salem Church in Clinch County. Mr. Corbitt was for years a member of the Methodist Church, having his membership at the old Fussell Church in Coffee County, later transferring it to the Pafford Church. He became a member of Salem Church later. Mr. Corbitt joined the Masons in 1867, and was a Master Mason until his death. For about twenty years before his death he was past master. He was greatly interested in his lodge and his church, and often rode miles in order to attend. Appro-

CORBITT, NEWSOM, was born in Tennessee in 1808, the son of Isham Corbitt. With his father Mr. Corbitt removed to Clinch County about 1840. He married PoUie, a daughter of Rev. William Smith, and after her death again married, and raised a large family of children. He was elected a justice of the peace of the 586th district in 1853, and again in 1861, and 1865. In 1868 he was elected State senator from the fifth district, defeating C. A. Smith. He was elected on the "radical" ticket. In the senate he served on the committees on Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Agriculture and Manufactures, and Journal. He voted for the adoption of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Federal Constitution. Mr. Corbitt lived to be about 75 years old.

CORBITT, RANDALL, was born in Clinch County, February 25th, 1856, the son of Richard R. Corbitt. He was married to Miss Sarah Jane Geiger, December 12th, 1878, by whom he had ten children. Nine are living. In 191 2 Mr. Corbitt was a candidate for county treasurer, and defeated W. H. Hunter by one vote. He served one term ( 1 9 1 3-' 1 5 ) and was not a candidate for re-election. Mr. Corbitt lives on his farm a few miles north of Argyle, where he .has lived for many years. He is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

CORNELIUS, BENJAMIN, was born in what is now Wayne County, May nth, 1801. Early in life he was married to Miss Sarah Hopson, of Pulaski County, and by her had five children, viz. : George, Cintha, Sabra, Martha Ann, and Edward Cornelius. He lived in Pulaski County several years, and about 1826 removed to Lowndes County and lived there two years. After this he returned to Pulaski and lived there until 1832, when he returned to Lowndes County. He was elected a justice of the peace of the 66 ist district of Lowndes County in 1833, and served a few years. About 1840 he re- moved to what is now Clinch but then Ware County, and settled near the future Dame's mill-pond. Here he was elected a justice of the peace of the 970th district in 1841, and in 1846. After his wife died in 1845, M'*- Cornelius moved to the place now owned by Mr. S. D. Findley, near Homerville.

In 1850 Mr. Cornelius was elected tax receiver of Ware County and commissioned April ist, 1850, but the election for county officers in the new county of Clinch coming on, he resigned and was succeeded by Daniel E. Knowles. He was elected the first tax receiver of Clinch County, in April, 1850, and by continuous re-election, held this office until 1874, with the exception of three years. During i856-'57, Jesse W. Carter was receiver, and in 1862 the offices of receiver and collector were combined by Legislative Act, and Timothy Alderman elected to this office. In 1864 it was restored as it formerly was and Mr. Cornelius was re-elected. In his last race in 1872 he was opposed by J. R. Harris, but easily defeate'd him. Mr. Cornelius died of paralysis at his home near Homerville, June 26th, 1874, and was buried at Prospect Church. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and had his membership at Prospect Church. Next to John C. Jones, Mr. Cornelius served the longest in one office of any officer in the county.

CORNELIUS, BENJAMIN WILLIS, was born in Clinch County, near Homerville, December 7th, 1878, the son of James B. and Martha E. (Gibbs) Cornelius, and a great-grandson of Benjamin Cornelius, tax receiver. He was raised on his father's farm and attended the DuBignon Institute at Homerville. In 1904 he graduated from the Georgia Normal and Business College at Abbeville, and in 1905 from the Mercer Law School. He was admitted to the practice of law at Homerville and practiced here until 19 13, when he removed to Sherman, Texas, where he is practicing law now. On November ist, 1909, he was appointed by the Governor as judge of the County Court of Clinch County for four years from October 28th, 1909. W.hen his term expired, Judge Cornelius did not seek a re-appointment. He was married May 25th, 191 1, to Mrs. Alice Riddle, a member of an old Virginia family, who was previously a teacher of Elocution in DuBignon Institute.

CORNELIUS, FERMAN F., was born near Homerville, February 6th, 1883, the son of James B. and Martha E. (Gibbs) Cornelius. He was raised on his father's farm and attended the Homerville schools. In 1904 he was nominated for surveyor of Clinch County over R. J. Jewell and D. J. Smith, and commissioned October 17th, 1904. He served by re-elections until January i st, 1 9 1 5 , when he retired. Mr. Cornelius was married June 20th, 1905 to Miss Courtney James, daughter of Rev. R. A. James, of this county, and has two children. For the past several years he has been holding a responsible position with the G. S. Baxter Co., at Fargo.

CORNELIUS, GEORGE, was born in Lowndes County, March 29th, 1830, the son of Hon. Benjamin Cornelius, tax receiver. He was raised in Ware County. He married in December, 1855, Miss Mary Ann Lee, daughter of James Lee, by whom he had thirteen children, viz. : James B., Franklin, Angeline, Mary, Lucy, J. R. E., Sallie, Bartow, Martha, Clara and Minnie, also a son, George Jr., who died in infancy. Mr. Cornelius settled in 1855 on the place now owned by Mr. J. R. E. Cornelius, where he lived until his death. His first office was that of justice of the peace of the 106 1 St district, to which he was elected In 1853. He served about a year. In April, 1862, he enlisted in Co. "G'' ijoth Georgia Infantry, and served until the close of the war. Returning home, he went back to farming. In 1 884 he was a candidate for ordinary, but was defeated by M. S. Corbitt by one vote. In 1888 he was again a candidate and defeated Mr. Corbitt by 32 votes. He assumed charge of the office in

January, 1889. In 1892 he was re-elected, defeating D. H. Johnson In the priary 354 to 78 votes. In 1896 he was reelected, defeating Elisha Moore, his nearest opponent, by 20 votes in the primary. In 1900 he was defeated for re-election by W. T. Howell by 134 votes. After his term of office expired Mr. Cornelius lived on his farm a few miles from DuPont, until his death, January 19th, 1907, age 77 years. He was buried at the North cemetery. He was survived by his wife and eight children.

CORNELIUS, GEORGE HOPSON, was born in Clinch County, near Homerville, June 20th, 1880, the son of James B. and Martha E. (Gibbs) Cornelius. After attending the Homerville schools, he went to the Mercer Law School at Macon, where he graduated. He was then admitted to the bar in 1903. In November, 1904, he was married to Miss Annie Jack, of Knoxville, Ga., by whom he has four children. In 1904, Judge S. C. Townsend resigned as judge of the County Court, and Colonel Cornelius was appointed to the vacancy July 14th, 1904. He served as judge until October, 1905. In 1906 Judge Cornelius moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., and later to Tampa, where he is located at present, practicing law.

CORNELIUS, MORRIS AUSTIN, was born in Chnch County, near Homerville, March ist, 1888, the son of James B. and Martha E. (Gibbs) Cornelius. After attending the Homerville schools, he taught school in Clinch County and several other counties, subsequently taking a teacher's course at Valparaiso University, Indiana. In 19 13 he was appointed clerk of the County Court, and in 19 14 was elected county school superintendent of Clinch County, following the resignation of Flem C. Dame. His term will expire January ist, 1917. In 1915 Mr. Cornelius married Miss Winona Roberts, of Celina, Texas.

When the Civil War commenced he was too young to go to the front but succeeded in enlisting in 1864, Co. "H" 6th Georgia Reserves. In 1865 his parents removed to Clinch County, and the next year he married Martha, daughter of Zachariah Lee, by whom he had ten children, eight of whom are living. In 1872 he was elected coroner of Clinch County, and served one term. In 1878 he was elected sheriff of the county and commissioned January 8th, 1879. H!e served one term of two years. He returned to his farm near DuPont, and was elected justice of the peace of the 1280th district in 1889, an office which he held about two years. He had previously served as justice of the 1280th district, being elected in 1876. He removed about 1891 to Hahira, in Lowndes County, where he has since resided. Mr. Courson is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church, and is at present in the mercantile business.

COWART, CHARLES, was born in 182 1. He Hved in this county until about 1880 when he removed to Florida, where he died. His wife was Miss Nancy Tatum. They had several children, among them being Elizabeth, John, Phoebe, Eliza and Mary Cowart. In 1850 Mr. Cowart was elected the first sheriff of Clinch County and served about a year. On January 12th, 1857, he was commissioned tax collector of Clinch County, serving one year.

COON, JOSEPH B., was born in Bradford County, Fla., August nth, 1867, the son of Dr. Isaac S. Coon. His father removed to Clinch County in 1873, and the son was given the benefit of the country schools. In 1898 he was elected surveyor of Clinch County, defeating J. L. Swearingen, his Populist opponent, by 229 votes. He was re-elected in 1900 and 1902. In the primary of 1904 he was a candidate for Ordinary but was defeated. Soon after the primary, the nominee for tax receiver, John C. Jones, was taken sick and died, Mr. Coon announcing for the vacancy in the nomination. He was elected over strong opposition. He assumed charge of the office January ist, 1905, and has since been re-elected at each election. Mr. Coon was married to Miss Harriet Register, daughter of Hon. Guilford A. Register, March 25th, 1902, and by her has two children. He is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

CRUM, ROBERT MALLETTE, was born in Camden County, June 6th, 1854, the son of Robert B. and Margaret M. Crum. In 1862 his parents removed to near Homerville, and Mr. Crum was a resident of Homerville until he died. During 1 888-1 890 he was associated with his father in the mercantile business in Homerville. In 1896 he was elected justice of the peace of the Homerville district and commissioned January 8th, 1897; he was re-elected in December, 1900 and December, 1904. The next year, 1905, he resigned to become judge of the county court, to which he was commissioned October 19th, 1905, for four years. In 1909 Judge Crum was by the Governor appointed a state inspector of fertilizers, but a serious illness prevented him from taking up the duties of the position. He died at the Crum House in Homerville, December i8th, 1909, and was buried in the Homerville cemetery. Judge Crum was a Mason and an Odd Fellow. He was never married.

CULPEPPER, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, was born in Warrenton, Georgia, April ist, 1852. His original name included the full name of A. H. Stephens, but he thought the name would be too long and consequently dropped the name "Stephens." He was admitted to the practice of medicine in 1886 and practiced medicine in Atlanta until 1898. He removed to Homerville in March, 1898. Dr. Culpepper has served as town councilman a number of years and also as mayor of Homerville, in 1905. He was a candidate for representative in 19 10, but was narrowly defeated by B. A. Harper. In 191 2 he was nominated by 1 1 votes over M. H. Hilliard, his nearest opponent. He served through the sessions of 19 13 and 19 14. The doctor was first married to

Miss Jennie Revlere, in 1874, by whom he had two sons and two daughters. After her death he married Miss Fannie Hardage, of Warrenton, in 1886. By this marriage there are five sons. Dr. Culpepper has served as county physician for the past eight years and for eighteen years has been local surgeon for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company. He is an active member of the Baptist Church at Homerville, and is a deacon of that church. He has also been Sunday School superintendent several years.

DAME, FLEM CHARLES, was born in Clinch County at the place now known as Lyken post office, February 14th, 1889, the son of George M. and Linnie (Hargreaves) Dame. With his parents he came to Homerville at the age of six months. He completed the DuBignon Institute high school in 1905 and graduated from the Georgia Normal College at yVbbeville in 1907. He taught in the public schools of Clinch, Montgomery and Irwin Counties, and in Florida for a period of several years, and in 19 10 was elected county school commissioner of Clinch County over four opponents. In May, 191 1, Hon. W. T. Dickerson resigned as county school commissioner, which term had not expired, and Mr. Dame was elected to the vacancy by the Board of Education. Mr. Dame's regular term commenced January ist, 19 13, for which he was nominated. He served until April, 19 14, when he resigned to become post master at Homerville. He won the latter position on the merit of making the highest mark in a public examination in which there were a dozen competitors. He is at present postmaster, and is editor and owner of the "Clinch County News," a newspaper established in Homerville over twenty years ago. During the time he was county school commissioner, the title of the office was changed to county school superintendent by the Legislature. He also served two terms as mayor of Homerville, 19 13 and 19 14. Mr. Dame married Lillian Hughes, daughter of Jeptha and Catherine (Gibbs) Hughes, of near DuPont, in December,

DAME, GEORGE APPLING, was born in 1826, in Montgomery County, Ga., the son of George Dame and Catherine (Carter) Dame. He married Sarah Thigpen, daughter of Melancthon Thigpen. To them were born five children, viz: Arlia, who married Harris Tomlinson; George M., William H., John T., and Charles E. Dame. Mr. Dame removed to Clinch County in 1864. In 1874 he was elected surveyor of Clinch County and commissioned January 14th, 1875 for two years. Mr. Dame died in 1882, and is buried at Prospect Church near DuPont. His widow is yet living.

DAME, GEORGE MELANCTHON, was born June 28th, 1856, on Cobb's Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia, the son of George A. Dame, Sr., and his wife, Sarah Dame. At the close of the war he moved with his parents to old Magnolia, in Clinch County. His education was obtained in public schools of the time. He taught in the public schools of Clinch County several years, and was married to Linnie Adiline, daughter of John C, and Parthenia Hargreaves, in 1881. Their children are: George Alva Dame, who married Rita de Muro; Herschel J. Dame, who married Luelle Drawdy; Lula, who married H. M. Peagler; Leland H. (single) ; Flem C. Dame, who married Lillian Hughes; Olivia and Linnie Dame. His first wife dying in 1905, he married Mabel Claire, daughter of Rev. H. C. Brewton, in 1907. They have one child, Louise Dame. Mr. Dame was a farmer from 1 88 1 to 1890 at Lyken post office, but in the latter year moved to Homerville, established himself in the mercantile business, which he runs at the present time, with his brother, the firm name being Dame Bros. He is a member of Homerville Baptist Church, a deacon of that church, and a Mason. For the past several years he has served as Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Clinch County. He was twice a town commissioner of Homerville under the old char- ter and several times councilman under the new charter. He served as county surveyor from 1881 to 1895, and in 1896 was appointed to succeed Hon. R. G. Dickerson as county treasurer. He held the office about two months and in 1898 was elected treasurer, defeating P. A. Register, his nearest opponent by eight votes. In 1900 he was re-elected treasurer, defeating John G. Griffis by 89 votes in the primary. At the end of the last term, he retired and has not since aspired for office. He has been a director of the Bank of Homerville since its organization.

DAME, HERSCHEL JOHNSON, was born in Clinch County, May ist, 1883, the son of George M. and Linnie (Hargreaves) Dame. He finished the DuBignon Institute in 1 90 1 and graduated from the Georgia Normal College at Abbeville in 1903. In 1904 he graduated from the Mercer Law School, and was president of his class. He then commenced the practice of law and practiced at Statenville and Homerville. He was elected cashier of the Bank of Homerville and served in this capacity until 1907. In 1908 he married Luelle Drawdy, daughter of C. C. and Bettie (Smith) Drawdy. They have one child, Elinor, living. Col. Dame was, in 1907, appointed solicitor of the County Court, and served one term of two years. After this he practiced law at Homerville until 19 13, when he removed to Inverness, Fla. Here he was appointed county attorney and also became local counsel for the railroad company. In 191 5 there occurred a vacancy in the office of school superintendent of Citrus County, and Mr. Dame was elected to fill out the unexpired term. In 1916 he was elected by the people for the full term over two opponents by a large majority. Mr. Dame established the first local telephone system in Homerville, which he sold when he removed to Florida.

DAME, JOHN THIGPEN, was born in Montgomery County in 1864, the son of George A. and Sarah (Thigpen) Dame. In 1865 his parents removed to Clinch County. He was first married to Miss Olivia Brown, of Savannah, by whom he had two sons, Reva B. and Ray Dame. After her death, in 1 895, he married Miss Kate Harwell, of Homerville, iDy whom he had two daughters, Alma and Mary Dame. His second wife dying in 1901, Mr. Dame married Miss Emma Smith, daughter of Jos. P. Smith, of this county, in 1904. They had three children, Olney, Emma and Hoke S. Dame. Mr. Dame was for several years a conductor on the old Plant System of Railways, but in 1890 came to Homerville and went into the mercantile business with his brother, George M, Dame. This business is still running. In 1904 Mr, Dame was a successful candidate for Ordinary, defeating J. B. Coon and W. T. Smith. He took charge of the office January ist, 1905, and in 1908 was re-elected, defeating C. H. Smith, and in 19 12, defeated N. N. Langdale. His term of office expires January ist, 1917. Mr. Dame has served as a town councilman and a county registrar, and is a director of the Bank of Homerville.

DAUGHARTY, JOHN F., was born in Clinch County November 7th, 1872, the son of Frank and Emily Daugharty. He was married May 8th, 1900, to Miss Emma Patterson, daughter of Isham Patterson. He entered the turpentine business and in this and other lines, has been very successful. He was elected representative in 1904, defeating S. C. Townsend and S. A. Pierce. He served through the sessions of 1905 and 1906. He did not offer for re-election. Mr. Daugharty lives at Edith on the Suwannee River, and has extensive holdings in Clinch County.

DICKERSON, CHARLES H., was born in Clinch County, November 4th, 1871, the son of Daniel and Mary Ann Dickerson. He was raised on his father's farm near Homerville, and married Miss Lelia R. Eatman, September 8th, 1892, by whom he had five children. After her death he married Miss Mattie Smith, a daughter of Lyman Smith and a great-granddaughter of Lawrence Smith, a pioneer of Clinch County. By his last marriage there are four children. In 1908 he was elected tax collector of Clinch county, defeating L. R. Register for re-election. In 19 10 he was re-elected, defeating John G. Griffis by 232 majority. In 191 2, 1914 and 1916 he was re-elected. Besides being tax collector, Mr. Dickerson is a farmer. He is a Mason and a Woodman of the World. His oldest son, H. C, Dickerson, is assistant cashier of the Bank of Homerville.

DICKERSON, DANIEL, was born in Ware, now Clinch County, December 27th, 1847, the son of Robert G. and Vicy (Newbern) Dickerson. He was raised on his father's farm not far from where Homerville now is. He married Miss Mary Ann Strickland, daughter of Charles and Lucretia (Sirmans) Strickland, July 15th, 1868, and to them was born one son, C. H. Dickerson. In 1874, Daniel Dickerson was elected coroner of Clinch County and commissioned Jannary 14th, 1875 ^^^ two years. In the Civil War Mr. Dickerson joined Co. "C" 22d Georgia Artillery in 1 864, although only a youth. He died at his home near Homerville, September 14th, 1906, of paralysis, and was buried at Arabia Church. He is survived by his widow and son.

DICKERSON, FRANKLIN, was born in Clinch County, September 12th, 1855, ^^e son of Robert G. Dickerson and Vicy Dickerson. He was raised on his father's farm a few miles north of Homerville, and at the age of twenty married Miss Delilah Fiveash, daughter of Matthew Fiveash. He was married December 23d, 1875. They had six children, the oldest of whom Is Isaac D. Dickerson. In 1888 Mr. Dickerson was elected sheriff of Clinch County, over the incumbent, B. E. Mattox. By continuous re-elections he served until January ist, 1897. He did not seek re-election. Previous to his election as sheriff he was a farmer, but about 1895 he entered the turpentine business with James M. Smith. Their still was located about ten miles south of Homerville. After a year or so of business, the partnership was mutually dissolved and Mr. Dickerson removed to DuPont, where he spent the remainder of his life, dealing principally in horses and mules. His death occurred at his home in DuPont, January 31st, 19 10, of Bright's disease. He is buried at Arabia Church.

DICKERSON, JAMES RANSOM, was born in Ware, now Clinch County, December 8th, 1845, ^^e oldest son of Robert G. and Vicy (Newbern) Dickerson. He enlisted in Co. "I" 4th Georgia Cavalry in 1863 and served until 1865. He was married May 7th, 1867 to Miss Martha Smith, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Studstill) Smith. They have five children. Mr. Dickerson was elected coroner in 1868 and served three years. In 1872 he was appointed the first ex-officio J. P. of the io6ist district and served five years. In 1879 he was elected justice of the 106 ist district and served five years. In 1885 he was elected the first justice of the 1389th district and served eight months. In 1887 he M^as re-elected justice and in 1889, but resigned December 3d. In 1892 he was elected as a county commissioner and served on the board until it was abolished. He was chairman of the board during his term. In 1902 he was appointed exofficio J. P. of the 1389th district, which he held until 1915. Mr. Dickerson is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and was clerk of Providence or Camp Branch Church twenty-five years. He is a Mason, He also has served in other minor capacities, such as constable and jury commissioner.

DICKERSON, MARCUS D., was born in Clinch County, February 12th, 1880, the son of David and Malinda (Sirmans) Dickerson. He attended school as Jasper, Fla., and at Abbeville, Ga., and graduated in June, 1901, from the State University. After being admitted to the bar he settled at Douglas for the practice of law and formed a law partnership with Col. W. C. Lankford. This partnership existed for several years. He was appointed Solicitor of the City Court of Douglas in 1902 and elected in 1904, and served until 1908. He was married January i8th, 1905, to Miss Ethel Frink, at Douglas, by Rev. T. B. Stanford. In 1 9 10 Colonel Dickerson was elected first solicitor-general of the Waycross Circuit, and was, in 19 14, re-elected without opposition. Colonel Dickerson is the first son of Clinch to occupy this office.

DICKERSON, ROBERT G., was born in South Carolina, August ist, 1 8 17. His parents died while he was yet a child, and he was brought to this section and reared by Benjamin James. When the Indian war came on, Mr. Dickerson participated in it as a volunteer. He married in 1844, Miss Vicy Newbern, a daughter of John and Argent (O'Steen) Newbern. They had eleven children, viz.: James R., Daniel, David, Franklin, Robert H., Thomas B., George L., Mary Ann, who married Jonathan O'Steen; Elizabeth, who married George L. Newbern ; Rachael, who married B. G. James, and Sarah Ann, who married H. J. Solomon. Mr. Dickerson was elected justice of the peace of the 584th district of Ware County in 1845, ^^^ commissioned June nth, 1 845. In 1852, he was elected tax collector of Clinch County, and held this office one year. In 1861 he was elected a justice of the Inferior Court of this county and held it four years. On January i6th, 1869, he was commissioned the first exofficio J. P. of the 1224th district (Homerville) and served until 1872. He qualified as a member of the Board of Education May 5th, 1875, and served one year. He died October 2ist, 1884, ^^^ was buried at Arabia Church.

DICKERSON, ROBERT G., JR., was born in Clinch County, October 27th, 1871, the son of David and Malinda (Sirmans) Dickerson. The elder Dickerson died when the son was eleven years old, and he worked on the farm until he was sixteen, when his mother re-married. He obtained his primary education in the local schools and after his mother married, he taught school about five years and took a course in the Florida Normal College at White Springs, Fla. In

1892 he was appointed enrolling clerk in the Georgia senate. The next year he read law in the office of Hon. W. M, Hammond, of Thomasville. While thus studying law, the treasurer of Clinch County, A. J. Caswell, died, and Mr. Dickerson came back home and announced for the office. Although opposed by Chas. F. Hitch, a strong and popular man, he was elected by a majority of 307 votes. This was in 1893. Soon after this he was admitted to the bar in Thomasville. In 1 894 he was re-elected treasurer for the full term. He opened a law office in Homerville, and has since practiced there. He was nominated for representative in the primary of 1896, and resigned the treasurer's office October 12th, 1896. The same day he was elected representative, defeating M. S. Corbitt, his Populist opponent by 255 votes. In the sessions of 1896 and 1897, Colonel Dickerson served on the Finance, Education, Penitentiary and General Judiciary Committees of the House. It was during this session that he made a state-wide reputation on the public school and convict questions. His work on the finance committee in behalf of the public schools is considered one of the best managed pieces of legislation that has come before that committee. By hard and enthusiastic work he impressed every member of the committee with the fact that the public schools of the State lacked money to make them sustaining, and his labors were rewarded with an additional appropriation of $400,000 for the common schools. In 1898 he announced for the Democratic nomination for State senator, and was nominated by a majority of 442 votes over his nearest opponent, Col. S. L. Drawdy. In the following general election he defeated W. A. Ecord, his Populist opponent, by 232 votes. In 1901, when the County Court of Clinch County was created, he was appointed solicitor and served by re-appointments until 1907. In 1902 he was a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee, and has been chairman of the county executive committee several times. In 191 2 he was a member of the Georgia delegation to the National Democratic Convention, which nominated Woodrow Wilson for President. In 19 14 Colonel Dickerson defeated Dr. A. H. Culpepper for representative by 388 majority. He served through the sessions of 19 15 and 19 1 6. He figured very conspicuously in the passage of the new prohibition law and the State Railroad legislation during the 191 5 session, championing each measure. Colonel Dickerson was married June 29th, 1897, to Miss Orie L. Moon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson Moon, of Scottsville, Va. The wedding took place at the home of the bride and was in important social event. Congressman W. G. Brantley was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson have four sons, the oldest of whom is R. G. Dickerson, third, who is studying law. Colonel Dickerson has been for several years a director of the Bank of Homerville, and was in 19 13 elected its president, succeeding H. J. Peagler, deceased. He has also served in various minor positions, such as town councilman and local school trustee and town clerk.

DICKERSON, WALTER T., was born in Clinch County, February 8th, 1878, the son of David and Malinda (Sirmans) Dickerson. After receiving a primary education in the common schools he attended the Georgia Normal College at Abbeville. Coming back home he taught school a few years and was in 1899 elected county school commissioner, succeeding C. H. Smith, resigned. Mr. Dickerson was just twentyone years old. He was admitted to the bar in 1901 and formed a partnership with Jesse Grantham, which continued a year or two, as Dickerson & Grantham. He was re-elected county school commissioner successively until 191 1, when he resigned. He was in 19 10 nominated State senator by a majority of 434 over Senator F. B. Sirmans. He served through the sessions of 191 1 and 191 2. In 1913 he was appointed solicitor of the County Court and re-appointed in 19 1 5, which he now holds. Colonel Dickerson is vice-president of the Bank of Homerville, a position which he has held since 1905. He married Miss Tobitha Pearson, a daughter

DRAWDY, SHERMAN LEE, was born In Charlton County, April i8th, 1865, the son of John J. and Elizabeth (Patten) Drawdy. In 1869 his parents moved to Clinch County and settled near Homerville. He was raised up on his father's farm, but having a desire to study law, he began to study Blackstone and other standard commentaries at home; later he entered the law office of Hon. John C. Nichols at Blackshear, where he read law. Returning home, he was admitted to the bar at the October term, 1888, of Clinch Superior Court. Later he was admitted to practice in the higher courts. He has practiced law in Homerville since first admitted and has never formed any law partnerships. He was married January 24th, 1898 to Miss Lucy Moore, daughter of Hon. Henry C. and Fannie C. (Smith) Moore. In the primary of 1900 he was a candidate for representative and defeated Hon. Rowan B. Johnson by 196 votes in the primary, and in the general election easily defeated his Populist opponent, William Barlow. He did not offer for re-election. In 1908 he was again elected representative, defeating Judge S. C. Townsend after a very hot race. He served through the session of 1909 and 19 10. It was during this session that he introduced and passed the bill creating the new Waycross Judicial Circuit. In 19 13 he was appointed judge of the County Court of Clinch County for four years. He was mayor of Homerville 1907- 1909. He is a Mason and a Woodman.

DUKES, EDWARD TAYLOR, was born in Thomas County, Ga., December 12th, 1846, but was reared in Brooks County. He joined the Confederate Army in May, 1864, Co. "B" ist Georgia Reserves, McLaw's Division. In 1865 he was mustered out. Two years later he came to Homerville, where he engaged in the mercantile business. He was a candidate for clerk of the Superior Court in 1872, and defeated David O'Quin and P. M. Lee. He was commissioned January i8th, 1873. He removed back to his old home in Brooks County in 1874, shortly before his term was out, leaving his deputies in charge of the clerk's office. He engaged in the mercantile business in Quitman, where he still lives. In 1870 Mr. Dukes was married to Miss Lucy E. Wade, and by her had a son, Edward Scott Dukes, who died upon reaching manhood. Mrs. Dukes died in 1871, and in 1876 he married Miss Arie Bryan, who died in 1881. One daughter was born to them, Nellie Leland Dukes. Ten years after the death of his second wife, Mr. Dukes married Miss Mattie E. Roundtree, of Quitman, and they have one daughter, Frances R. Dukes.

DuPONT, AUGUSTUS, christened John Peter Augustus DuPont, Jr., was the son of Capt. J. P. A. DuPont and wife, Eliza G. Nichols, and was born in Savannah, Ga. September 17th, 1856, and with his family removed to Clinch County about 1858. He was raised up at Lawton or DuPont, and received a good education. He graduated from Roanoke College, Salem, Va., with first honors and also from the University Law School in Iowa in 1880. He soon returned home, however, and settled down, and resigned the practice of law. In 1 88 1, when DuPont was re-incorporated he was named its mayor. He was appointed on the adjutant-general's staff of the State militia, which he held for seventeen years. In 1900 he was elected as commissioner from the State of Georgia to the Paris Exposition, but was unfortunately taken sick and prevented from going. In 1904, Hon. R. B. Johnson, representative from Clinch County, died, leaving a vacancy to which the County Democratic Executive Committee nominated Mr. DuPont, who was elected at a special election held July i6t.h, 1904. In the next election he did not offer for re-election. Mr. DuPont served through the session of 1904. After this he lived in retirement at the old family home in DuPont, until his death In a local hospital in Savan- nah, Feb. 27th, 19 13, and was buried in Valdosta. He was survived by a daughter, Eliza Gussie DuPont, who since her marriage resides in Charleston, S. C.

ECORD, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, was born in Lincoln County, Ga., September 20th, 1846. When the Civil War broke out he joined the Confederate Army in 1861, joining Co. "G" 22d Georgia Regiment. He served through the war, being wounded at the Battle of Sharpersburg. After the war was over Mr. Ecord was mustered out at Appomattox court-house, and came back to Georgia and settled in Coffee County, where he married Miss Victoria Fussell, December 23d, 1871. In 1875 he removed to Homerville and entered the mercantile business. On January 30th, 1884, Mr, Ecord was appointed by the Ordinary as clerk of the Superior Court to succeed B. R. Johnson, who had removed from the county. Soon afterwards he was elected at a special election and commissioned March 4th, 1884, ^o'' the unexpired term. In 1885 he was re-elected and by continuous reelections served until 1893. When the Populist Party was. formed in Clinch County, Mr. Ecord joined it, and was their candidate for clerk in 1892, but was defeated by S. W. Register, his Democrat opponent. In 1898 Mr. Ecord was the Populist candidate for State senator, and in 1896 for clerk. His first wife having died, Mr. Ecord married March loth, 1 90 1, Mrs. Eliza L, Mattox, daughter of Rev. Robert F. Lanier and widow of Dr. L. C. Mattox. By his first wife Mr. Ecord had four children, James Monroe, Atticus Haygood. George Pierce and Lizzie L. Ecord, who married H. L. Mattox. There are no children by his second wife. Mr. Ecord is a member of the Homerville Methodist Church, and in 1900-6 was superintendent of the Sunday School. He has also served as church steward and as recording steward. Together with his wife, they own and operate the Ecord Hotel in Homerville.

FENDER, DAVID C, was born about 1848, the son of W. F. and Anna Fender. He was reared at Stockton, where he lived until his death. He married Mattie, daughter of Barzilla Staten, Jr., May 4th, 1881, and they had several children. Mr. Fender Vv^as nominated for representative in the primary of 1898 over R. B. Johnson and J. H. Inman, and in the general election which followed, defeated Hon. M. S. Corbitt, his Populist opponent by 215 votes. He served through the sessions of 1898 and 1899 and was one of the most faithful members of the House in attendance. He was always present at each roll call. He did not offer for re-election. His death occured at his home near Stockton, October I4t.h, 1901. Mr. Fender was also a member of the Board of Education for several years and was its president four years.

FINDLEY, JOHN QUINCEY, was born in Tattnall County, about 1820. He married Miss Lusina Findley, and by her had one child, William R. Findley. He came to Clinch County about 1850 and settled near the Echols County line, on Cow Creek. He was elected coroner of Clinch County in 1857 and commissioned January 13th, 1858. He served until 1 861. When the Civil War came on he left his farm and joined the Confederate Army, O'Steen's company, which was organized at Homerville, in 1862. The next year he died of pneumonia at Lynchburg, Va., while in the army. He was survived by his widow and son. Mrs. Findley died in 1909,

FINDLEY, STEPHEN DECATUR, was born in Jefferson County, Fla., near Monticello, March i6th, 1843, the son of Asa Findley. When he was yet a boy his father removed to a place on Cow Creek in then Ware, later Clinch but now Echols County. Here he grew to manhood and when the Civil War came on he enlisted in Co. "G" 51st Georgia Regiment from Echols County, in March 1862. After the company arrived at the front, Mr. Findley, and a few of his comrades, were assigned to a company from Quitman County, under command of Captatin John P. Crawford. He was captured twice, the first time he was confined in Fort Delaware twenty-four days and paroled. He got back in the Confederate lines and re-enlisted. He was captured again, just three days before Lee surrendered, and put in prison, being released July 14th, 1865. Captain Crawford remarked of young Findley just before the surrender that Mr. Findley had answered to his name in the roll calls of the company more times than any other man in the company. Returning home, Mr. Findley married Miss Mary G. Fiveash, daughter of Matthew Fiveash and his wife, Mary Dame. They had six children. He purchased a farm just above Homerville, where he settled October 9th, 1873; here he lived a few years, then moving to his present home a mile distant. In 1880 Mr. Findley was elected coroner of Clinch County and commissioned January 13th, 188 1, for two years. Later he served as a constable of the 1224th district. He is now living in Homerville engaged in the hotel business.

FINDLEY, WILLIAM RILEY, was born in Clinch County, May 25th, 1857, the son of John Q. and Lusina Findley. His father died in the war when the son was only a few years old, and the son was thus deprived of a father's help in his early age. Mr. Findley was reared on a farm, and married Mrs. Emma Weaver, of Randolph County, May 25th, 1882, by whom he has five children. About this time Mr. Findley settled near Homerville, where he lived until his removal to Berrien County in 19 10. He returned to Homerville in 19 14, and now lives on a farm near town. He was elected coroner of Clinch County in 1904, and commissioned October 17th, 1904. By continuous re-elections he served until his removal from the county in 19 10.

GAINES, WILLIAM, came to Clinch County during the Civil War and settled in the Magnolia district. He was a native of Ireland, where he was born in 1824. His wife.

Ellen, was a native of Canada, where she was born in 1829. They had four children, Mary A., John G., William F., and Helen J. Gaines, who were born in 1854, 1857, 1863 and 1867, respectively. Mr. Gaines was elected county surveyor in 1868 and served until 1871. He later removed to Chatham County, where he died.

GARY, WILLIAM H., was born in Hancock County, June 14th, 1834. He was married to Miss Mary Hannah, and by her had three children. Previous to and during the war, he was an employee of the Central of Georgia Railroad. From here (Savannah) he removed to Florida, locating at Ellabelle, where he entered the lumber business. He devoted some few years to this business, but as a financial venture did not succeed. He lost his wife there and shortly afterwards came to Homerville. Here he married Mrs. Elizabeth E. Hodges, widow of John W. Hodges, January 8th, 1880. There were no children by his second marriage. Mr. Gary lived a quiet life in Homerville, attending to his farm and such other work. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was very instrumental in organizing this church at Homerville. He served as church deacon, church clerk and Sunday School superintendent. He served several years on the board of jury commissioners, and when in 1889 the Board of County Commissioners was created, he was named on it, and was subsequently chosen as chairman of the Board. He held the office of county treasurer about a month following the death of Treasurer Henry C. Moore, in 1891. He was appointed treasurer by the Ordinary June 23d, 1891. He was a candidate for treasurer in 1892 for the full term, but was defeated by A. J. Caswell; also a candidate in 1896. He also was mayor of Homerville three or four years, and was a town commissioner under the old charter. His death occurred Sept. 14th, 1 90 1, age 67 years. He had previously been suffering of bone cancer in his head and this was the cause of his death. He was buried in the Homerville ceme-

GIBBS, AUSTIN JAMES, was born in Clinch County four miles south of DuPont, December 23d, 1867. tie was raised on a farm and went to school about six months. He commenced clerking in a country store at the age of fifteen, acquiring most of his education in that way. He was married to Miss Lillie Harris, daughter of Joseph Harris, of DuPont, June 20th, 1895. There are no children. Mr. Gibbs entered the employ of the railroad company and was agent at DuPont from May 11, 1902, until December 15, 1905, and resigned that position to enter the service of the G. F. & A. Railroad. He served as agent for that road at Quincy, Fla,, and Bainbridge, Ga., and as car accountant. He resigned this position to accept the management of the naval stores business of Cranford-Lastinger Co., at Sirmans, Ga., which position he held until he was elected clerk of the Superior Court. He was nominated in the primary over Hon. S. W. Register, and took charge of the office January ist, 1909. He served about two months as deputy under A. O. Register, his predecessor. He has since, by continuous re-elections, served as clerk, being re-elected in 19 16.

GIBBS, GEORGE DAME, was born in Clinch County, June 25th, 1858, the son of John and Charity (Dame) Gibbs. He was raised upon a farm and in 1879 married Miss Angie Dampier, daughter of James Dampier, of this county, by whom he had four children. He was elected coroner of Clinch County in 1890, and commissioned January loth, 1 89 1. He was taken sick with tvphoid fever and died at his home above DuPont, November loth, 1891, survived by .his wife and four children. His widow married John J. Drawdy in 1896.

GIDDENS, DUNCAN, was bom in North Carolina in 1 8 10, and came to this State a young man. His first wife's name was Savility, by whom he had several children. After her death he married a Joyce, He was commissioned a justice of the Inferior Court January 24th, 1854, and served two years. He did not hold any other office. Mr. Giddens lived in the io6ist district, and .his death occurred September 8th, 1881.

GIDDENS, MOSES, was born in Appling, later Ware County, in 1 82 1. In 1840 he married Miss Pollie Mathis, by whom he had ten children. He came to what Is now Clinch County about 1836, and lived here for about forty years, afterwards moving to Coffee County, where he died. In 1853 he was elected tax collector of Clinch County, and served one year. When the war broke out, Mr. Giddens joined Co. "G" 29th Georgia Regiment, which was organized in Berrien County. He served through the war. His death occurred in January, 1906, age 85 years.

GRIFFIN, WILLIAM W., was born in South Carolina in 1809, and early in life came to this State, where he lived until his death with the exception of a few years in Florida. He became an early convert to Methodism and was subsequently licensed to preach. He was the first stationed preacher of the M. E. Church at Thomasville. Later he joined the Florida conference and served as a presiding elder for a period, making the trip by buggy to Cedar Keys, thence by boat to Key West, where he was stationed a short while. Later he was transferred back to the Georgia conference and was stationed at Homerville, where his daughter, Mrs. L. A. Slrmans, was living. Here he lived several years, holding the position of railroad agent awhile. In 1868 he was elected Ordinary, defeating J. L. Sweat. He served in this capacity three years. Subsequently Rev. Griffin, with his son-in-law. Colonel Sirmans, and their families, removed to Stone Mountain, in DeKalb County, where he died in 1879. His wife, Ann, was born in 18 16, and survived him.

was raised on his father's farm, and when the Civil War came on he joined the Confederate Army at Waynesville, Ga., joining Co. "I" 4th Georgia Cavalry. He was captured in the winter of 1863, at Fort Gates, Fla., from which time until the close of the war he was held a prisoner by the Federals. He was married March 12th, 1867 to Miss Olive Sears, daughter of Hiram Sears, of Coffee County, by whom he had three daughters and two sons. He was elected justice of the peace of the io6ist district in 1875, and served two years. In 1886 he was elected tax collector of Clinch County, and commissioned January 8th, 1887. He served two years. In the fall of 1888 he removed to Ware County and settled at Millwood, where he lived and farmed until his death, May 25th, 19 1 5.

HENDERSON, JOHN S., known also as "Jack" Henderson, was born in this State May 9th, 1 807. He was among the first settlers of Ware County, and lived there until 1855, when he removed to Clinch County. He settled in Clinch, on the old T. F. Morgan place, but later moved to near Homerville, where fTe died. He was first married to Miss Pollie Fulwood, a sister of Hon. James Fulwood, of Ware County, and by her had three sons, William, John and Randall Henderson. After his first wife's death, Mr. Henderson married in February, 1840, Miss Sallie King, a sister to Judge Ziba King. By this marriage they had the following children; Duncan J., Marcus F., James C, Alfred, Belinda, Nancy, who married Joel G. Griffis; Julius S., Martha, who married C. H. Smith; Simon W., and Bartow A. Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a justice of the Inferior Court of Ware County, 1835-7, ^"^ clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts of Ware County, 1836-8. He served as representative from Ware County in the sessions of 1844 and 1845. After his removal to Clinch, he was elected to the Inferior Court in 1858, and served three years. After this he lived a retired life on his farm near Homerville until his death.

HITCH, SIMON W., was born in Jones County, in 1848, the son of Sylvanus and Ann A. (Nichols) Hitch. When his father settled at Homerville, about the close of the war, young Hitch also came, and served awhile as clerk of the County Court under Judge Z. King during 1866-7. In 1870 he was admitted to the bar at Homerville and practiced law at Homerville several years until his removal to Waycross, where he lived until he died. In 1871, he was at the age of twenty-three elected solicitor-general of the Superior Courts of the Brunswick Circuit, and held this office ten years. Col. Hitch remained in the active practice of law until 19 10, when he retired on account of age and health. Col. Hitch died in Waycross, September i8th, 1915, and was buried there. He was married and had several children.

HITCH, CHARLES F., was born June 30th, 1855, in Jones County, the son of Sylvanus and Ann (Nichols) Hitch. He was reared principally in Homerville, and when a young man entered the mercantile business in Homerville. He married Miss Alice Mattox, daughter of H. P. Mattox, and by her had one child, Ruth Hitch. On the death of A. J. Caswell, county treasurer, Mr. Hitch was appointed county treasurer August 21st, 1893, by the county commissioners. At the succeeding special election he was defeated by Robert G. Dickerson for the unexpired term. Mr. Hitch served as treasurer about one month. His death occurred June 30th, 1894, and he was buried in the Homerville cemetery. His widow married D. O. Ratliff in 1896, and is now living in Bartow, Fla.

HODGES, ARCHIBALD, was born in Liberty County, November 5th, 1804. He came to what is now Clinch County about 1850 and settled here. He married Fannie, daughter of George W. Delk, and by her had several children, one of them, Edward C. Hodges, still living in this county. Mr. Hodges, Sr., was elected a justice of the peace of the io6ist district in 1851 and held the office two years. On January 24th, 1854 he was commissioned a justice of the Inferior Court, which he held four years. Mr. Hodges died October 25th, 1862, at his home in the 106 ist district and is buried at Arabia Church. He was a brother of John W. Hodges, who came to Clinch in 1853.

HOWELL, WILLIAM T., was born in Pulaski County, in 1847, ^^^ with his parents came to Clinch County at an early age. He joined the Confederate Army in 1864, Co. "H" 4th Georgia Cavalry, and served until the close of the war. He married Salina, daughter of Judge John L. Morgan, February iith, 1874, and by her had several children. After her death he married a daughter of P. W. Courson. In the primary of 1900 Mr. Howell defeated George Cornelius for Ordinary, and was elected in the general election following, defeating his Populist opponent, Martin S. Corbitt. He assumed charge of the office January ist, 1901, and served four years, and did not seek re-election. He was appointed on the county board of tax assessors in 19 14 and served until January ist, 19 16. His death occurred at his home in the 586th district, January 20th, 19 16, and was buried at the Fender graveyard.

HUNTER, WILLIAM HENRY, was born in Clinch County, November i8th, 1867, ^"^ was raised on a farm. He married Miss Mary Jane David, daughter of J. J. David, formerly of Clinch, but then of Lowndes County. To them were born nine children, eight of whom are living. Mr. Hunter was for many years employed by the G. S. Baxter Company at Fargo, in this county, but in 191 1 removed to Homerville and bought a farm and entered the grocery business. In 191 2 he was a candidate for county treasurer, but was defeated by Randall Corbitt by one vote in the primary. In 1 9 14 he was again a candidate, and was elected, defeating George M. Bennett by forty-six votes. He took charge of the office January ist, 1915. His term of office will expire January ist, 1917, after which the treasurer's office is abolished by Legislative Act, passed in 191 5.

HARPER, BENJAMIN A., the fourth son of Samuel S. and Sarah C. (Sellers) Harper, was born in Bucksville, S. C, February loth, 1869; with his parents he came to Clinch County at an early age. He married Mrs. Sarah J. (Carmichael) Kirkland, widow of Franklin D. Kirkland, in 1 89 1. He served a short while as constable of the 1389th district and four years as postmaster at Argyle. In 1899 he was commissioned justice of the peace of the 1389th district an(f served until 19 10, when he resigned. In the primary of 1 910 he was elected representative from Clinch County, by forty-seven majority over David J. Smith and A. H. Culpepper. He served through the sessions of 1911-12. He was licensed as local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 19 12, and served four years as supply for Glenmore charge. He is a Mason and Woodman of the World.

HUGHES, FRANCIS MARION, was born in what is now Clinch County, September 28th, 1849, ^^^ son of William and Nancy Hughes. He was married and had several children. He was reared upon his father's farm and farming was his life-long occupation. In 1892 he was elected on the Board of County Commissioners and served two years. In 1898 he was appointed on the Board of Education and served as its president the last nine years of his life. His death occurred at his home near DuPont, August loth, 19 13, and he was buried at the North cemetery.

HUGHES, JOHN FRANKLIN, was born in Clinch County, July 20th, 1875, the son of Jeptha and Catherine (Gibbs) Hughes, and a grandson of William Hughes, a pioneer citizen of Clinch. Mr. Hughes was reared on his father's farm near DuPont, and was married about 1904 to Miss Mary Register, daughter of O. P. Register, by whom he has one son. In 1902 he was nominated for county treasurer, and elected over John G. Griffis by 202 votes. He was re-elected in 1904 and 1906, and retired from the office January 1st, 1909. He removed to Homerville during his incumbency as treasurer, and entered the grocery business. He operated this until 1908, when he was elected cashier of the Bank of Homerville. He held this position until 191 1, when he resigned and removed to St. Mary's, Ga., where he accepted the same position with the Bank of Camden County, which he still holds.

HUTTO, ISAAC D., was born in South Carolina in 18 18 and came to Georgia when a young man. He married Sarah, daughter of Joshua Lee. They had no children, but adopted a son, Jackson Hutto, who was a son of James Newman, deceased. Mr. Hutto early in life joined the Primitive Baptist Church and was ordained a minister. He served Prospect Church as its pastor many years. In 1855 he was elected tax collector of Clinch County and re-elected the next year, serving until 1857. He lived to be about eighty years old, and died at his home above DuPont. He is buried at Prospect Church.

HUXFORD, FOLKS, was born in Coffee County, Novem- - ber i6th, 1893, the son of Calvitt and Kansas (Drawdy) <- Huxford. In 1906 his parents removed to Homerville. In 1 9 10 he commenced working in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court, and worked there several years. In 19 15 he was appointed constable of the 1224th district, and the same year was elected the clerk of the Board of County Commissioners in September, which position he still holds. He was also appointed one of the county registrars in 19 16, and is deputy clerk of the County Court under Judge S. L. Drawdy. He married February 21st, 1913, Miss Orie L. Kirkland, daughter of D. E. and Meddie (Register) Kirkland, and by her has one daughter. He is a member of the Methodist Church. He served as acting postmaster at Homerville for

JEFFORDS, JERRY M., was born in Ware County, about 1845, ^"d was married to Mary Herren, daughter of Levi Herren, Sr., about 1868. He was appointed constable of the 106 1 St district in 1873 and served a few years, and in 1880 was elected sheriff of Clinch County, and commissioned January 13th, 1881. He was re-elected sheriff in 1882 and 1884. Subsequently removed to Ware County where he died about 1908. He had a son, Harmon V. Jeffords, Jr.

JACKSON, FRANCIS MARION, was born in Alabama, July 15th, 1825. When the Mexican War commenced, he enlisted in the army and saw active service in that war. Later he came and settled in Clinch County, and when the Civil War broke out Mr. Jackson was very instrumental in organizing companies in Clinch County for service in the Confederate Army. He was elected captain of Co. "H" 29th Georgia, and served as second sergeant in Co. "I" 4th Georgia Cavalry. After the war he was elected justice of the peace of the 586th district and served about a year. In 1892 Captain Jackson was elected on the Board of County Commissioners and served two years. He lived to the ripe age of 87 and died October 12th, 19 12. He was buried at the Lovejoy graveyard. Captain Jackson was counted as one of the county's ablest and most intelligent men of his day, and was an excellent officer during the war. He married Miss Mary Griffin, daughter of Noah H. Griffin, of Clinch County, and they raised a large family of children.

JOHTVSON, BRYANT R., was born in Clinch County in 1 861, the son of Rowan B. and Alief (Tomlinson) Johnson. He was raised on his father's farm, and at the age of twenty-one was elected cleric of the Superior Court, and commissioned January 9th, 1883. The office in those days was not such a remunerative office, consequently after holding office about a year, Mr. Johnson removed from the county, leaving Isbin Tomlinson, his deputy, in charge. He subsequently lived in Macon and was a railroad employee. He married Martha Ann, daughter of John Moore, and had several children.

JOHNSON, DAVID, was born in this State, January 29th, 1802, the son of David Johnson, Sr., and was one of the first settlers of the county. He took an active part in the Creek Indian war of 1836-38, and commanded a company in this war, and from this he earned the title of "General." He married Miss Nancy Burnett, and by her had: Rowan B. Johnson, Martha (drowned), David H. Johnson, Joseph B, Johnson, Bryant Johnson, Melvina, who married Harris Sirmans; William Johnson, Cassie and Eliza, who married Joseph Jones. Bryant and William Johnson were killed in the Civil War. When the first election for justices of the Inferior Court was held for the new County of Clinch in 1850, General Johnson was elected one of the justices. In 1 86 1 he was again elected, but was succeeded in the following September by R. G. Dickerson. General Johnson died April loth, 1879, ^g^ 77 years, survived by his wife and several children.

JOHNSON, DAVID H., was born in what is now Clinch County in 1835, the son of General David Johnson. He married Rebecca Tomlinson, daughter of Harris Tomlinson, Sr., about 1856, and by her had several children, all daughters except one, James T. Johnson. He was elected a justice of the peace of the 586th district in 1864; again in 1865 and J 869. In 1874 he v/as elected sheriff of Clinch County and commissioned January 14th, 1875. He was re-elected in 1876 and served until 1879. On February 14th, 1891 he was commissioned justice of the peace of the 1280th district and served until 1897. April 22d, 1902, he was commissioned ex-ofl^icio justice of the peace of the same district and served until his death, which occurred at his home near DuPont, April 4th, 1903.

JOHNSON, ISHAM F., was born in Liberty County, about 1810, and settled in this section about 1845. He was a brother-in-law of Elijah Mattox, Mr. Mattox marrying Lavinia Johnson. He was commissioned a justice of the peace of the 719th district of Ware County March loth, 1848, also on March 31st, 1849, ^^^ March ist, 1852. He was elected one of the first justices of the Inferior Court of Clinch County in 1850, serving until 1853. Mr. Johnson married Miss Martha Darsey, of Liberty County, and had several children. He lived in the southern part of the county. He died about 1875.

JOHNSON, JOSEPH B., was born in Ware, now Clinch County, in 1832, the son of General David Johnson. He lived in this county all his life. He was elected surveyor of Clinch County in 1854 and re-elected in 1856, serving until 1857. Li the Civil War he was a private in Co. "H" 29th Georgia Infantry, and served throughout the war. He died October 12th, 1881. Mr. Johnson was never married.

JOHNSON, RILEY, was born in what is now Clinch County in 1847, the son of John J. Johnson, for many years a resident of Homerville. He married Miss Lizzie Tison, of Homerville,, June 9th, 1 867, and by her had several children. At the age of twenty-one he was elected county treasurer of Clinch County, defeating James C. Cooper. His official bond for $4,000 is dated August 29th, 1868. He soon resigned the office, and Allen Smith was appointed in the following November for the unexpired term. In later years Mr. Johnson removed to Florida, where he died.

JOHNSON, ROWAN B., was born in Lowndes County, November 29th, 1830, the son of General David Johnson. When he was only three years old his father removed to Ware (now Clinch) County, where he was raised to manhood. When he was only sixteen years of age he was elected captain of the militia district at a time when it was regarded as a local distinction. In 1851 he was elected a justice of the peace of the 970th district and served about one year. He married in 1847, Miss Alief Tomlinson, daughter of John TomHnson, Sr., by whom he had two children, one of whom, B. R. Johnson, was in 1882 elected clerk of the Superior Court. In 1862 Mr. Johnson, Sr., enlisted in Co. "B" 2d Georgia Regiment, western division, and was commissioned captain. Returning home in 1865 he was elected a justice of the Inferior court, and served until that court was abolished. In 1862 Mr. Johnson's wife died, and he married Miss Caroline Floyd, daughter of Jason Floyd, of Liberty County, by whom he had three children. His second wife dying in 1872, Mr. Johnson married Mrs. Emaline Clifton, widow of Wm. H. Clifton and daughter of George Dame, Sr. She died and he married Miss Carrie Day, of DuPont, who survived him. Mr. Johnson was elected to the Legislature four times and was as many times defeated for it. He was first elected in 1884, defeating M. M. Caswell. In 1886 he was defeated by John C. Humphreys for re-election. In 1889 he was elected at a special election to fill out the unexpired term of James P. Mattox, deceased. In 1890 he was defeated for re-election by his Populist opponent. Dr. L. C. Mattox. In 1892 he was again elected, defeating John C. Humphreys and Elias Grifiis in the primary and E. C. Hodges, Third Party, in the general election. In 1898 he was defeated in the primary by D. C, Fender, and in 1900 by Col. S. L. Drawdy. In 1902 he was elected, defeating Col. S. C. Townsend in the primary. He took his seat and served through the session of 1902 and 1903, and when the Legislature convened in 1904 he was taken sick, which proved to be his last illness. He died June 19th, 1904, and was buried at Prospect Church. He was seventy-four years old at his death. He was a very familiar figure in the legislative halls and was an able, and conservative legislator.

Wilcox County, Ga. From there they removed to Clinch County when John C. Jones was sixteen years old. In his youth he happened to a misfortune by being bitten by a snake, by which he came near losing his life. It left him a cripple the remainder of his life, completely losing the use of his legs. In 1880 he was elected tax receiver of Clinch County and commissioned January 13th, 1881. He was continuously reelected over all opposition until his death. He had just been re-nominated for the office in 1904, when he died. He married in 1894 to Mrs. Fannie C. Moore, widow of Henry C. Moore, and daughter of Jesse Smith, and by her had two children, John T. Jones and Fannie L. Jones. His first wife having died, Mr. Jones married in 1902, Mrs. Ellen D. O'Quin, widow of E. W. O'Quin, and daughter of James C. Smith. Mr, Jones died at his home in Homerville June 5th, 1904, of paralysis, and was buried in the Homerville cemetery. He was a very consistent member of the Homerville Baptist Church for many years, and was for several years prior to his death clerk of the church.

JOYCE, HENRY, was born in Ware, now Clinch County, June 26th, 1831, the son of Martin Joyce. He married Rebecca, daughter of Moses Tomlinson, Sr., and by her had several children. On January loth, 1854, he was commissioned tax collector of Clinch County and served one year. Mr. Joyce lived in the Mud Creek district and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. He died at his home March 21st, 1907, and is buried at Arabia Church.

KIGHT, JAMES M., was born in Ware County, September 9th, 1835, *^he son of Hiram and Sallie (Smith) Kight. He was raised in what is now Clinch County and since 1858 has been living on his present farm about three miles South of Argyle. He was married in 1857 to Mary Strickland, daughter of Aaron Strickland, by whom he had five children. His first wife dying about 1900, Mr. Kight married Miss Adilene Kight, daughter of Thomas Kight, by whom he has one son. In 1870 Mr. Kight was elected coroner of Clinch County and commissioned February 7th, 1871 for two years. In the Civil War Mr. Kight served in the Confederate Army from 1862 to the close, in Co. "K" 26t.h Georgia Regiment. On July 2d, 1885, Mr. Kight was commissioned ex-officio justice of the peace of the 1389th district, an office which he held for thirteen years. When the Populist Party was formed in Clinch County, Mr. Kight joined them, and served as a Populist on the board of registrars of Clinch County for six years, beginning 1898.

KING, ZIBA, was born in Appling County, later Ware, November 29th, 18 18. After Clinch was created he came to this county where he resided until 1868, when he removed to Manatee County, Fla. He was elected justice of the peace of the 970th district and commissioned August 24th, i860, and served four years. On May loth, 1866 he was commissioned judge of the first County Court of Clinch County, and served about two years, when he removed to Florida. Judge King first settled in Manatee County, later in DeSoto County, Florida, accumulating a nice fortune there in the cattle business. He was married May 28th, 1868, to Fannie A. Tanley, but subsequently divorced, and later married Miss Florida Brewer, July 24th, 1870, by whom he had eight children. His death occurred March 7th, 1901, he was survived bv his wife and children and his remains were buried in the cemetery at Fort Ogden, Fla. A daughter of Judge King married J. E. T. Bowden, who in 191 6, was candidate for Congress from the eleventh district of Georgia.

KIRKLAND, JOHN COBB, was born in Appling County, June 27th, 1824. He participated in the Indian war of 1836-38, although only a lad, and at the age of twentytwo was elected justice of the peace of the 970th district, then in Ware County. In 1850, when Clinch County was created, Mr. Kirkland was elected first clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts. He was commissioned April 12th, 1850, and served until 1852. In 1854 he was elected justice of the peace of the io6ist district being re-elected in 1857, 1861 and 1865. He was one of the first settlers of Homerville, and in 1872 was commissioned ex-officio justice of the peace of the Homerville district. He was reappointed in 1876, 1880, 1885, 1889, 1893, 1897 and 1901, and held the office at the time of his death. Mr. Kirkland was first married to Miss Elizabeth Nettles, daughter of Martin and Cassie (Newbern) Nettles, and by her had five sons: Franklin D. Kirkland, James Seaborn Kirkland, William G. Kirkland, John B. Kirkland and Joseph G. Kirkland. His first wife having died, Mr. Kirkland married Miss Vasti Stafford, daughter of Edmund Stafford, March 31st, 1872. By this marriage he had nine children, viz. : David E. Kirkland, Ada, Delia, Zilla, Edmund S., Emma, Kizzie, Berry C. and Thomas M. Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland died on his 80th birthday, June 27th, 1904, after an illness of about two weeks, and was buried in the Homerville cemetery. His widow died in 1907. Mr. Kirkland had never been sick from the time he was a boy until his last illness, and his strength and vigor was maintained despite his advancing old age.

KIRTON, SAMUEL R., was born in Georgetown, S. C, July 25th, 1867. His father died when he was about two years old, and was probate judge of his county at the time. In 1886 Mr. Kirton graduated from the South Carolina Military Academy in Charleston, with the degree of B.S. After being employed with railroad companies for some time as civil engineer, etc., he came to Clinch County in 1892, and was elected county surveyor in 1894. He was re-elected in 1896 and served until January ist, 1899. He married Miss Nora Smith, daughter of Charlton H. and Martha (Henderson) Smith, in September, 1897, and they had several children. Mr. Kirton was for several years employed by the G. S. Baxter Co. at Fargo, but for the last year or so has lived at Argyle, near where his farm is. He is a member of the

KNIGHT, JONATHAN, was born in originally Irwin County, January 17th, 18 17, the son of William A. Knight, He came to vv^hat is now Clinch County in 1836 and settled on Suwannoochee Creek, where he lived until 1863, when he moved back to Berrien County. He married Miss Frances Staten, daughter of Barzilla Staten, Sr., in 1835. To this union were born thirteen children, viz. : Barzilla, Sarah, Catherine, Kizziah, Elizabeth, William A., Margaret, Lovdy, Cinderella, Celesta Ann, Mary C, Ulysses A., and Matilda T. Staten, of whom five are living. Mr. Knight served in both the Indian and Civil Wars; in the Civil War he served as first lieutenant in Co. "H" 29th Georgia Infantry. The only office which Mr. Knight held was that of justice of the Inferior Court, to which he was commissioned January loth, 1861. He was a justice until Sept. loth, 1861. Mr. Knight died October loth, 1886, and his remains were buried at Union Church on Allapaha River.

children. He served through the Civil War in the Confederate Army, and in 1890 was elected on the Board of County Commissioners and served two years. He died about 1900.

KNIGHT, LEVI J., was born in Wayne County, September 1st, 1803, and was reared in that county and married Mrs. Ann D. Herring, in July, 1827. He then moved to what is now Berrien County a few days after their marriage. Mr. Knight settled on Beaver-dam Creek, near the town of Rays City, and lived there until his death. He never did live in Clinch County, although closely identified with it. Mr. Knight participated in the Creek and Seminole wars from 181 8 and 1836, the last several years of which he commanded the pioneer troops in this section as major and colonel. When the Mexican War broke out, Mr. Knight en- listed and served as a captain of volunteers the greater part of that war, and when the Civil War broke out, or was imminent, he mustered the Berrien County Minutemen at Nashville, Ga., and out of the 125 men more than 50 were over six feet two inches tall, of this company he was captain. When hostilities began the minutemen were mustered into the 26th and 29th Georgia Regiments, one of which, Co. "G" 29th Georgia, he became captain. Mr. Knight did not serve through the war on account of his old age and serious afflfction from asthma, from which he died in 1870. He was commissioned a justice of the peace of the 658th district of Lowndes County in 1829, and served until 1832, when he was elected State senator from Lowndes County. He was again elected justice of the peace and commissioned October 15th, 1838. He served again as senator through the sessions of 1834-35 and 1837 to 1 84 1. In 1845 he was again elected justice of the peace and served four years. In 1851 he was elected State senator from the 5th district, which then included Berrien County, and served through the session of 1851-52. Mr. Knight was a delegate to the State constitutional convention of 1868 from the 6th district, which then included Clinch County. This was the last public service of Captain Knight. His death occurred February 23d, 1870, and he was buried at Union Church about ten miles from his home. He was one of the leaders of his day and an able man.

LASLIE, ARCHIBALD D., was born in Telfair County, Ga., January 29th, 1825. He came to Clinch County when a young man and was elected clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts and commissioned January loth, 1854. He served two years. He took up the study of medicine and graduated from a medical college and practiced medicine in Clinch and Echols Counties the remainder of his life. In the Civil War, Dr. Laslie joined Co. 'T' 29th Georgia regiment, first serving as a private and later as assistant surgeon of his company. After the war was over he came back to this county and re- sumed his practice, but in the winter of 1868-69 removed to Echols County, where he lived until his death. Dr. Laslie married Mrs. Catherine Davis, of Clinch County, February 1868, and by her had seven children: R. F. Laslie, Mrs. W. J. Coleman, Miss George Laslie, Mrs. J. W. Wilson, Mrs. W. T. Duke, A. C. Laslie and C. B. Laslie. Dr. Laslie served Echols County as representative in the General Assembly of 1890-91, and was appointed by Legislative Act, a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Echols County, by an Act approved December 9th, 1 893. He served until 1895. He died April 27th, 1909, at his home in Echols County.

LASTINGER, GUILFORD, was born in Bulloch County in 18 13, the son of William Lastinger. His father moved to what is now Clinch County, where he grew to manhood. Mr. Lastinger first married a Miss Mikell, and after her death married Miss Isabelle Brack about 1865, by whom he had four daughters. In 1872 his second wife died, and he married Mrs. Lauraney Malone, widow of L. S. Malone, Sr., and formerly Cornelius, July 22d, 1 874, by whom he had one son. He was elected justice of the peace of the 105 2d district in 1850 and served two years. In 1852 he was elected the first Ordinary of Clinch County, and served four years. In 1868 he was elected representative on the Radical ticket, and served through the sessions of 1868-69, and 1870. After this he never held any other office. He spent the declining years of his life with his daughter, Mrs. Belle Crosby, of Pierce County, where he died in 1896. Mr. Lastinger was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and an ordained minister. In the Civil War he had six grown sons to go to the front, all of whom died or were killed except one, Guilford T. Lastinger, who is yet living.

LEE, PERRY M., was born in Ware County, now Clinch County, about four miles north of where DuPont now is, February 14th, 1848, the son of Zachariah and Phoebe

(Register) Lee. He was raised up near DuPont and has resided near there all his life. He was married to Miss Elizabeth J. FIveash, . daughter of Matthew FIveash, November 14th, 1867, by whom he had twelve children. In 1874 he" was elected clerk of the Superior Court of Clinch County and commissioned January 14th, 1875, for two years. Later Mr. Lee lived several years at the old county seat, Magnolia, v/here he was appointed ex-officio justice of the peace In 1900. He served two years. He removed to DuPont about this time, where he entered the mercantile business with two of his sons. In 1915, Mr. Lee was appointed on the Board of County Commissioners created by the Legislature, and In 19 16 was elected for the full term, from the 1280th and 970th districts.

LEE, PERRY R., was born In Clinch County, January 1 2th, 1878, the son of William J. and Rhoda (Clements) Lee. He was raised up on the farm and attended the public schools in Mud Creek and at HomervIUe. He was married to Miss Pearl Smith, daughter of Benjamin Smith, February 2 2d, 1900, by whom he has four daughters. He was elected sheriff In 1908 over three strong opponents, and took charge the following January ist. He has since been re-elected in 1910, 1912, 1914 and 1916 over strong opposition. Previous to his election as sheriff he was a farmer but removed to Homerville with the taking up of the duties of his office.

LIGHTSEY, JACOB, was born in South Carolina, June 17th, 1 8 10, and early In life came to this State and settled in Ware County. He married Miss Christina Rice about 1835 and by her had several children. He engaged In the Indian war of 1836-38, and in 1840 was commissioned justice of the peace of the 5 84th district of Ware County. He served as State senator from Ware during 1844-45. ^^ 1^55 ^e was elected a justice of the Inferior Court of Clinch County and served until 1857. He did not hold any other office except as town councilman of DuPont. He died at his home near DuPont,

McLENDON, ISAAC T., was born in Laurens County, Ga., March 19th, 1835, and came to this county about i860. In the Civil War he served a while in the Confederate Army, and was in 1 864 elected surveyor of Clinch County and served two years. He was again elected in 1872 and commissioned January i8th, 1873, for two years. He married Miss Elpha Smith, daughter of James C. Smith, May 20th, 1869, ^^i^ they had twelve children. Mr. McLendon taught school in and around Homerville for many years at different intervals. He was an active member of the Baptist Church at Homerville. His death occurred at his home in Homerville, April 8th, 1 90 1, and he was buried in the Homerville cemetery. Mr. McLendon studied law and was admitted to the bar at Homerville in September, 1880, but never actively pursued this profession.