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Misc. Records from the Columbus Enquirer
DEATHS
BASS, Charles L.: 19 June 1852 Russell Co., AL
(29 Jun 1852) |
BASS, Child (8) : son of Mrs. Eaton Bass,
drowned in the river; Columbus, GA. 27 May 1843. (31 May 1843) |
BASS, Elizabeth: (76) born NC 1780, married
1806, relict of Sterling Bass, Sr. Glennville, Barbour Co., AL 4 Mar 1856. (25 Mar 1856) |
BASS, Hartwell: (46) 11 Mar 1843 Russell Co.,
AL. (15 Mar 1843) |
BASS, Joseph A.: (11) son of Hartwell Bass 30
July 1841 Big Uchee, AL. (4 Aug 1841) |
BASS, Laura: (2 ½) daughter of Allen G. amd
Almira Bass, at home of Sterling Bass 23 Mar 1853, Russell Co., AL. (5 Apr 1853) |
BASS, Lt.: of Terrell Co. and 13th GA Regt. (8
Oct 1862) Sharpsburg. |
BASS, Persons: (81) of Catoosa Co. (29 Sep
1872) |
BASS, Sterling, Sr.: (85) born Greenville Co.,
VA, moved to Baldwin Co., GA 1800 to Russell Co., AL 1834. 29 Sep 1855 Russell Co., AL.
(16 Oct 1855) |
BEDELL, Mrs Emeline, wife of G. W. E. Bedell
of Columbus, on July 18. In her 21st yr of age, daughter of Major Ezekiel |
BENNING, Miss Sarah Amanda, eldest daughter of Mr Pleasant
M. Benning, at the home of Col. Seaborn Jones near Columbus; in the 17th yr of her age.
Concluded she died by taking hydrocyanic acid while mentally deranged. (9-11-1839) |
BROOKS, Mrs Matilda, wife of Alderman H.
Brooks, on Friday evening last. Leaves husband and 3 young children. (6-21-1838) |
BROWN of Harris Co. (7-24-1835) |
BROWN, James, a drafted man from Monroe Co on
June 21. About 40 yrs old. Buried with honors of war by Columbus Guards. (6-30-1836) |
CANNON, Capt. John of the Steamboat Native
Georgian, Tuesday evening last in Columbus. A citizen of Fort Gaines. (2-12-1836) |
CLEGHORN, Aggy: (69) buried 28 Dec 1870
Columbus, GA. (12 Jan 1871) |
CLEGHORN, Mrs. Charles: buried 12 Aug 1866
Columbus, GA. (20 Oct 1866) |
CODE, John, second son of Mr John Code of
Columbus, on Aug 11. Age 9 months and 9 days. (8-21-1835) |
COOPER, Thomas J. Cooper, one of the soldiers
from Monroe Co, Ga. Died in Columbus at the house of Judge Colquitt on June 21. Buried
Sunday evening with honors of war by the Columbus Guards. (6-30-1836) |
COWDERY, Hersy Dunham, infant daughter of L.
L. Cowdery, on June 3 in Columbus. Age 11 months. (6-12-1839) |
DAWKINS, Garland, Esq, age 50, at his
residence 7 miles from Columbus, of pleurisy, on 25 April. Leaves wife & 6 children.
(5-24-1838) |
DAWSON, Miss Ann C., in the 20th yr of her
age, in Columbus on April 15. (4-24-1835) |
DILLARD, Isadora, second daughter of Capt.
George W. & Mrs Dillard, aged 3 yrs, in Columbus on Oct 18. (10-27-1836) |
DOZIER, Mrs Eliza A, wife of John Dozier, at
the home of her father, Moses Butt, on Sunday last. Aged 22. (10-30-1835) |
EPPS, Grief Wilson, youngest son of G. W.
Epps, on July 2. Aged 1 yr, 8 months and 16 days. (7-7-1836) |
EPPS, Mrs Ann, consort of G. W. Epps in the
28th yr of her age, on Aug 6. Leaves husband & 4 small children.(8-11-1836) |
FORD, Col. Western W. on Jan 25 of yellow
jaundice, in the 35th yr of his age. (2-5-1840) |
GREEN, Joseph, youngest son of Joseph B. &
Eliza Green of Columbus, on Oct 11. (10-20-1836) |
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GREEN, Wes was killed in a fight with Henry
Crawford in Twiggs Co., GA (23 July 1872) |
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Green, William J. aged 7, son of Dr. Thomas F.
and Adeline E. Green in Milledgeville, GA (21 May 1845) |
GUERRY, John Cromwell, in the 18th yr of his
age, on June 4 in Columbus. (6-12-1835) |
HARDIN, Miss Clara Cornelia, eldest daughter
of Edward J. & Jane Hardin, on Sept 28. Aged 15 yrs, 9 months and 13 days.(10-5-1837) |
HARRIS, Nathaniel, a volunteer from Troup Co
under Capt. Hardin, in Columbus on Thursday last. Aged about 20 yrs old. (6-30-1836) |
HICKS, Alfred: of Co. K. 41st GA Regt., POW
died at Camp Douglas, IL 13 Dec 1864. (6 May 1866) |
HICKS, J. P.: of Co. H. 64th GA Regt. POW died
at Camp Douglas, IL 2 Feb 1865. (6 May 1866) |
HICKS, J.: killed by Indians 26 Sep 1841
Garey's Ferry, FL. (13 Oct 1841) |
HICKS, Louisa: (29) daughter of Col. William
Blackman of Sampson Co., NC; 11 Sep 1839 Chambers Co., AL. (18 Sep 1839) |
HICKS, Mrs. H. T.: funeral notice (17 Nov
1868) |
HICKS, Presley: killed in an explosion of the
steamboat "Leroy" 1 Nov 1840 Blount's Town. (4 Nov 1840) |
HICKS, W. N.: of Co. D GA Mounted Volunteers;
Cuernavaca, Mexico. (18 Apr 1848) |
HOWARD, Mrs Jane, widow and relict of Major
John Howard at her residence near Columbus on Feb 2. Formerly of
Milledge-ville, in the
68th yr of her age. (2-9-1837) |
HOWARD, Sarah Tate, youngest child of Col. T.
B. Howard near Columbus on Sept 29. Aged 17 months, 4 days. (10-13-1836) |
JACKSON, Major Thomas L., formerly of Harris
Co, recent citizen of Columbus, on Sept 25. A member of the Columbus Guards. (9-29-1836) |
JONES, Frances Anna, only daughter of Major
John A. Jones of Carroll Co on Feb 3 aged 3 yrs, 7 months near Columbus. (2-9-1837) |
JONES, Mariana Catherine, second daughter of
A. P. & Ana Jones, in her 7th yr, on Aug 12 in Columbus. (8-23-1838) |
LIVINGSTON, Mrs Laura T., in Columbus on July
20. A native of Augusta, consort of Mr Lewis Livingston, age 19. (7-24-1835) |
MAGRUDER, Archibald: (9) son of Archibald and
Mrs. E. C. Magruder 24 Nov 1844 Muscogee Co., GA. (4 Dec 1844) |
MAGRUDER, Henry C.: (22) Hung for crimes committed while a
Southern Guerilla fighter. Joined Gen. Buckner's command at 17, escaped from Ft.
Donelson,
was a member of Gen. Sidney Johnson's body guard, joined Morgan's command and escaped
capture in Ohio, had since been a Guerilla fighter. Louisville, KY. (24 Oct 1865) |
MAGRUDER, Hiram: killed in Clover Hill mine
explosion 5 Apr 1867. (11 Apr 1867) |
MAGRUDER, Mary Annette: (13) daughter of
Archibald and Edney C. Magruder; 26 Jul 1844 Muscogee Co., GA. (7 Aug 1844) |
MAGRUDER, Mary: (71) wife of Hezekiah Magruder
formerly of Columbia Co., GA. 14 Apr 1862 Meriwether Co., GA. (16 May 1862) |
MAHON, J. Y.: of Co. I 22nd GA Arty.
Bn., POW
died Camp Douglas, IL 5 Jan 1865. (6 May 1866) |
MAHONE, Helen Marion: (17) daughter of Rowland
and Eliza Mahone. 24 Aug 1838 Talbot Co., GA. (13 Sep 1838) |
MAHONE, John Thomas: (21) son of Stephen M.
Mahone, 7 Sep 1857 Warrior Stand, AL. (29 Sep 1857) |
MARTIN, Mrs Anabella, consort of Barkly
Martin, in Columbus on March 14. In the 51st yr of her age. (3-27-1835) |
MCGEE, Mrs Sarah, consort of Mr William McGee,
in Columbus on May 7. (5-15-1838) |
McKEEN, Elizabeth S., consort of Thomas C.
McKeen, Esq., in Columbus Sept 24, 20th yr of her age. (9-28-1837) |
MCQUEEN, Mr Robert, formerly of S.C.; in
Columbus on June 28. Aged 42. (7-17-1839) |
MILLIKIN, Mr H. R., at the residence of Henry
Pruitt, Esq. on Sept 9. Age 35, a native of Pennsylvania but a resident of Columbus for
many years. (9-21-1837) |
MIMS, Mrs Mary, consort of Henry Mims and
daughter of William & Mary Jeter, in Columbus on Sept 13. Age 20 yrs. (9-18-1835) |
MOORE, Anna Maria, infant daughter of James S.
& Martha M. A. Moore, aged 6 months & 7 days on May 28. (5-3-1836) |
NORTON, Mr Sigourney, committed suicide
yesterday morning. Former alderman of Columbus. (5-31-1838) |
OWENS, Capt. John J. on Oct 12 at his
residence near this place. In the 45th yr of his age. (10-20-1836) |
PALMER, Jared, a member of the Cadet Riflemen
of Muscogee Co (no date). Tribute of respect was published gy the Cadet Riflemen and by
his Captain, Thomas C. Evans. (9-22-1836) |
PETERS, Mr Nathaniel, on March 20; leaves
affectionate wife and a large family of children. (3-27-1835) |
PITTS, Henry, at his residence in the County
on Monday last. (10-2-1835) |
REDMAN, Sarah Jane, consort of James A. Redman
of Columbus on Oct 24. (11-2-1837) |
REED, Mr William, formerly of New York, on Jan
27. Resident of Columbus for past 2 yrs. (1-30-1839) |
REEVES, Addran Ophelia, daughter of Jesse B. & Cynthia
T. Reeves of Columbus. Aged 3 yrs, 4 months, 26 days. While visiting a neighbors
house, was left alone at a second floor window. She fell, fracturing her skull. (4-8-1840) |
RICHARDSON, Mr Henry L. in Columbus on July 6,
aged 26. (7-13-1837) |
SHORTER, Eli S. Esq., in Columbus Tuesday
last. (12-15-1836) |
SMITH, Alfred, a native of Stockton, NY, but
for the past 8 months a citizen of Columbus, in the 24th yr of his age, on Sunday last.
(9-28-1837) |
STEWART, Miss Elizabeth R., dau of Floyd
Stewart, formerly of Oglethorpe Co. Almost 16 yrs of age. (3-17-1838) |
THOMPSON, Dr Samuel in Columbus on Oct 1. 24
yrs of age. Born in S.C., moved to Muscogee Co this year to practice medicine with an
elder brother. (10-16-1835) |
THORNTON, Mrs Elizabeth R., consort of Dr
Hudson A. Thornton in Columbus Aug 2, in the 26th yr of her age. (8-17-1837) |
WALKER, Mrs Ellen Emeline, consort of Dr
Austin M. Walker, at her residence in Columbus on May 30, in the 25th yr of her age.
(6-1-1837) |
WALLING, Mrs Martha, consort of Daniel
Walling, formerly of Sunter District, S.C.; in Columbus on Monday evening last. (1-9-1835) |
WILLIAMS, Mrs Winnifred, consort of Wiley
Williams of Columbus, on June 27. (6-28-1837) |
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ABERCROMBIE,
Mr James & Miss Sarah A. Abercrombie in Columbus on March 27. (4-1-1840) |
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ALEXANDER,
Robert B., Esq. of Columbus & Miss Ann Maria, third daughter of the late Hon, Stephen
W. Harris in Athens April 4. (4-27-1837) |
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ALLEN,
Mr John S. & Miss Laney E. Peters, all of Columbus on June 11. (6-19-1835) |
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ANTHONY,
Mr Lewis & Miss Martha Taylor, daughter of Mr A. Taylor, all of this County.
(2-13-1835) |
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ASHLEY,
Mr Felix L. of Montgomery, Ala, & Miss Caroline Matilda Thager, daughter of the late
Rev. Samuel Johnson on Columbus. Married in Ft Gaines on Thursday last. (12-5-1838) |
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BACON,
Dr John E. of Columbus & Miss Clementina, daughter of Col. Robert Alston (no date) at
Louisa on Micousuki Lake. (6-8-1837) |
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BARNARD,
Edward, Esq. & Miss Lucy T. Barrow, both of Columbus on Nov 19. (11-21-1838) |
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BASS,
Mr Charles L. of Columbus & Miss Rebecca M. Fluker of Macon, in Macon on May 9.
(5-18-1837) |
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BENNING,
Henry L., Esq. & Miss Mary Howard Jones, only dau-ghter of Col. Seaborn Jones of
Muscogee Co. (9-11-1839) |
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BONNER,
Col. S. R. & Miss Marion A. Huguenin in Columbus on Jan 15. (1-15-1836) |
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BRANON,
Mr Thomas A. of Columbus, & Miss Julia M. Mims, daughter of Drury Mims, Esq. of this
County, on April 9. (4-17-1835) |
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BRAZILL,
Mr Simeon on Sunday evening at the Columbus Hotel, of consumption. Painful illness of 3
months. (1-8-1840) |
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CAIRNS,
Rev. William D, rector of Trinity Church, to Mrs Lucy Elizabeth Dillingham, at Trinity
Church in Columbus on April 3. (4-5-1838) |
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CANNON,
Mr Warren P. of Columbus, to Miss Mary J. Mosely of Gerard Ala, in Gerard, on Sunday
evening last. (5-1-1835) |
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CHAPPLE,
Rev. G. Asbury, presiding elder of this district & Miss Eliza Ann H. Adams, daughter
of the Rev. Robert Adams on Aug 2. (8-4-1836) |
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CLAPP,
Mr Julius & Miss Eleanor Howard, in Columbus Sept 5. She daughter of Mrs Eleanor H.
Howard of Columbus. (9-11-1839) |
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CRICHTON,
Peter, Esq., & Miss Ann Grieves, at the home of George Grieves of Muscogee Co on Jan
20. (1-30-1839) |
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DAVIS,
John E., Esq. of Columbus & Miss Sarah C. Cropp, daughter of Rev. Benjamin F. Cropp on
April 19 in Montgomery Co, Ala. (4-26-1838) |
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DOUGHERTY,
Mr John & Miss Mary Ann FARMER, both of Columbus, on Feb 11 at the house of Mr Upson.
(2-15-1838) |
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DOUGLASS,
Mr George W. of Troup Co & Miss Melicia Ann Biggers of Muscogee Co, on Feb 28.
(3-6-1839) |
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DOZIER,
John, Esq. & Miss Emily, daughter of Daniel Huff, Esq. on May 16 in Columbus.
(5-22-1839) |
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DRIGGARS,
Mr Daniel T. of Columbus & Miss Frances Colson of Augusta on Thursday evening last.
(12-7-1837) |
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DURR,
Mr L. M. & Miss E. W. Ragland, all of Columbus on Oct 3. (10-9-1839) |
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FOX,
Richard W. of Morgan Co & Mrs Lavinia A. Bons of Pike Co in Columbus Aug 24.
(9-1-1836) |
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GAMBRILL,
L., Esq. & Miss Ann America, daughter of Rev. Dr Pierce of Columbus, on July 9.
(7-12-1838) |
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GATLIN,
Mr J. J. of this Co to Miss Bertha McColl, daughter of John McColl, Esq. of Columbia, Ga,
at Hawkinsville on Mar 3. (3-11-1836) |
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GOODMAN,
Mr James N. & Miss Julia A. M. Cotton, all of Columbus, on Sept 17. (10-2-1835) |
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GRAY,
Mr John C., merchant of Hamilton & Miss Sarah J. Reid, daughter of Col. Elisha Reid of
this city, on Thursday evening last in Columbus. (1-19-1837) |
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GRIMES,
Mr Thomas P. of Columbus, to Miss Martha D. Lackey of Lincoln Co, Ky, at that place, on
Sept 5. (10-4-1838) |
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HARRIS,
James Watkins of Columbus & Miss Ann Hamilton, dau-ghter of Col. Thomas Hamilton of
Athens on Nov 8 in Athens. (11-24-1836) |
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HARRIS,
Mr John N. & Miss Martha Hardin, all of Columbus, on June 17. (6-19-1835) |
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HOLMES,
Mr Isaac of Columbus & Miss Louisa J. Mott of Macon, in Macon on Jan 10. (1-19-1837) |
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HOLT,
Col. Hines & Miss Sarah A. C. PERRY, all of Columbus on Tuesday evening last.
(5-17-1838) |
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HOUGHTON,
Mr James R. & Miss Elizabeth Hicks, both of Colum-bus, on Feb 18. (3-4-1836) |
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JOHNSON,
James D. & Miss Eliza Daily, both of Columbus on Wednesday evening last in Columbus.
(10-26-1837) |
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JOHNSON,
Mr Jacob of Muscogee Co & Miss Alice Lowery, daughter of John r. Lowery of Twiggs Co,
in Twiggs Co on Jan 10. (1-29-1836) |
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JORDAN,
Mr John D. of Columbus & Miss Harriet B. Ousley, daughter of Major Henry Ousley of
Lincoln Co, Ky, on July 6. (9-6-1838) |
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LEE,
Mr William M. of Lincoln Co, Ky to Miss Mary Ann Jeter of Columbus on Nov 1 in Columbus.
(11-14-1838) |
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MCDUFFIE,
Mr James M. of Columbus to Miss Susan Kent of Girard, Ala, in Columbus on March 26.
(4-1-1840) |
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MILLS,
Mr Rufus K. Mills of Alabama & Miss Sarah Antoinette Porter of Columbus on April 2.
(4-8-1840) |
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MOORE,
Mr Robert L. of Columbus to Miss Ann J. Askew, daughter of the late Col. William Askew of
Jasper Co, on Oct 23 in McDonough, Henry Co. (11-7-1838) |
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MORE,
Mr David & Miss Mary A. J. Perryman of Muscogee Co, on Sept 29. (10-2-1839) |
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MUSE,
Mr Elliott H. of Lafayette, Ala to Miss Adaline S. Howard, daughter of Gen. N. Howard of
Columbus, on Nov 27. (12-4-1839) |
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NOBLE,
Mr Hezekiah & Mrs Frances W. Mulloy, both of Columbus on Dec 28. (1-16-1839) |
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PATTERSON,
Mr Robert C. Patterson & Miss Sarah J. Hickey on Feb 16. All of Muscogee Co.
(2-11-1840) |
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PLANT,
Mr I. C. of Columbus, to Miss Charlotte Walker, daughter of the Hon. Lovell Walker of
Lenminister, Mass on July 25 in Brattleborough, Vermont. (8-9-1838) |
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RANKIN,
James & Miss Agnes Afflick on Jan 20 at the home of George Grieves in Muscogee Co.
(1-30-1839) |
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RAY,
Mr Phares & Miss Molcey CULBREATH, both of Muscogee Co on Jan 14. (1-18-1838) |
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RIDGEWAY,
Mr David of New Orleans, to Miss Martha Kimbrough, eldest daughter of William H.
Kimbrough, Esq. of Columbus, on April 30. (6-5-1839) |
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ROPER,
Mr James E. & Miss Savannah G. Tilley, all of Columbus, on Jan 6. (1-16-1839) |
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RUTHERFORD,
Mr T. Vivian & Miss Eliza Mitchell, daughter of Isaac Mitchell, Esq. of vicinity of
Columbus, in Columbus on March 6. (3-13-1839) |
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SMITH,
Mr Joseph S., merchant of Columbus, & Miss Margaret H. Jacobs of New Jersey, in
Rahway, N.J. on Aug 29. (9-11-1839) |
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SNOWDEN,
Mr Badford E. of Stewart Co to Miss Rebecca J. Smith of Muscogee Co, on Dec 29. (1-1-1840) |
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TERRY,
Mr Jeremiah & Miss Sarah Ann Frederick, all of Columbus, on Dec 12. (12-18-1839) |
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TERRY,
Mr William & Miss Martha Jones, all of Columbus on Jan 27. (1-30-1839) |
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WALKER,
Mr Benjamin & Miss Mary J. Howard, daughter of Mrs Eleanor H. Walker of Columbus, on
Sept 5. (9-11-1839) |
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WALLING,
Mr Daniel & Miss Susannah Beall, all of Columbus, on May 23. (5-23-1838) |
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WEBSTER,
Mr Joseph E. & Miss Catherine E. Ward, all of Columbus, on June 3. (6-7-1838) |
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WYNN,
George H. of Columbus & Mrs Clarissa T. Ormsby of Girard, Ala, on Nov 20. (11-21-1838) |
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YOUNG.
Mr Hiram, formerly of Bangor Maine, to Miss Annette Palmer of New York. At the Episcopal
Church in Columbus on Tuesday evening last. (7-19-1838) |
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