June 6, 1820
Georgia Journal
Wilkinson, Co. Sheriff Sale
202½ acres of pine land..23rd
Dist #160...taken as the property of Nathan
Land..in favor I.& J Guiton.
August 1, 1820
Georgia Journal
Wilkinson.County Sheriff's Sale. 3-half
squares of land 23rd Dist...property of John
Isler..in favor of William Horn...
August 1, 1820
Georgia Journal
GEORGIA. By his Excellency John Clark, Governor
and Commander in chief of the Army and Navy of this State, and of the Militia
thereof.
WHEREAS I have received information
on the 24th inst. by the official report of the Coroner of the county of
Wilkinson, that on the 29th day of February last, a certain JACOB JUSTICE,
of the county of Wilkinson and State aforesaid, did commit murder on the
body of Nathan Bowen, of the
said State and county.
And whereas it is represented to
me that the said Jacob Justice has absconded or concealed himself from
justice, I, therefore, thought proper to issue this my Proclamation, hereby
offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who
may apprehend the said Jacob Justice, and him safely deliver into the custody
of the sheriff or jailor of the said county of Wilkinson; and I do moreover
hereby charge and require all officers, civil and military within this
state, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend the said Jacob Justice,
if to be found within this state, so that he may be brought to trial for
the crime of which he is charged.
Given under my hand and the great
seal of the State-House in Milledgeville, this twenty-eight day of July,
in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred twenty, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the forty-fifth. JOHN CLARK, By the Governor.
AB. HAMMOND, Sec'ry of State, N.B. Said Justice is about twenty-one
years of age, six feet one inch high, fair hair, blue eyes and fair complexion.
July27.
August 4, 1820
Georgia Journal
On the second day of May next, will
be sold in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, all the estate of
Elisha Padgett, deceased, consisting of household and kitchen furniture,
one grey mare, one yoke of oxen and cart, and one negro woman and child-all
for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. Terms made known on the day.
Samuel
Beall, adm'r. Rody Padgett, adm'x. Also, will be sold at the
same time and place, one house and lot, by Samuel Beall. March 10
Notice. - Will be sold on the second Tuesday in May next, at the late residence of Capt. Nathen Bowen, late of Wilkinson county deceased, all the personal property of said deceased, consisting of horses, cattle and hogs, corn, fodder, household and kitchen furniture - sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased.-Terms will be made known on the day of sale. Spartman Bowen, Nathaniel Cannon, adm'rs. March 6
All persons having demands against the estate of Joseph Benning, late of Wilkinson county, deceased, are requested to present their accounts according to law, and those indebted to the estate will make immediate payment. Jane L. Benning, adm'x. March 15
Notice - Will be sold on the fourth Saturday
in April next, at the late residence of Eliazbeth
Kingry, deceased, all the personal property of said deceased, consisting
of a stock of hogs, cattle, one bay mare, household and kitchen furniture
&c sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased.
William
Bruner, adm'r. March 10
March 27, 1821
Georgia Journal
One the first Tuesday in April in
the town of Irwinton. Wilkinson county will be sold between the usual hours
of sale, the following property to wit.
150 acres land, more or less, in
the 3rd district of Wilkinson county, whereon John Mims now lies,
well improved, and one sorrel mare 8 years old, all taken as the property
of John Mims, to satisfy
a fi fa in favor of Daniel Nolley & Col. property pointed out by plaintiffs.
40 acres of land, more or less, in
the 23 district of Wilkinson county, part of lot No. 183 whereon Elizabeth
Searcy now lives, taken as the property of
William Evers, to satisfy fi fas in favor of Richard Morgan and others.
202 1-2 acres land in
the 2nd district of Wilkinson county, No. 251, well improved, whereon William
Kemp now lives, on negro woman named
Charlotte, about 40 years of age, all taken as the property of William
Kemp, to satisfy a fi fas in favor of Daniel Nolley & Co.
202 1-2 acres land, in the 2nd district,
Wilkinson county, No. 252, well improved, whereon John
Kittles now lives, taken as his property to satisfy a fi fa in favor
of John Lucas; property pointed out by defendant.
250 acres land, more or less, in
the 23d district, Wilkinson county, No. 156, and part of lot No. 181, well
improved, whereon Thomas Manning now lives, the mill and mill seat excepted,
one 60 saw cotton gin, all taken as the property of
Thomas Vickers, to satisfy a fi fa, in favor of William Butler, vs.
said Vickers and A. Jordan; property pointed out by the plaintiff's attorney.
202 1-2 acres of land, in the 23d
district Wilkinson county, No. 226, well improved, whereon Alexander
Patterson now lives, taken as his property to satisfy a fi fa, in favor
of Elisha Hall; property poined out by defendant.
202 1-2 aces, well improved, in the
23d district, Wilkinson county, whereon Jesse
Bradley now lives, No. not known, taken as the property of the said
Bradley, to satisfy sundry fi fas from a magistrates' court, in favor of
William M. Beal & Co.
50 acres of land, part of fraction
No. 18, in the 3d district, known by the High Hill fraction, whereon Sarah
Jenkins now lives, taken as the property of James
S. Baskin, to satisfy sundry fi fas in favor of John Matthews and others,
from a magistrates' court, levied on and returned to me by a constable;
property pointed out by plaintiff.
202 1-2 acres land, No. no known,
in the 2nd district. Wilkinson county, whereon Jacob
Shiver, sen. now lives, taken as his property, to satisfy sundray fi
fas, in favor of Jonathan Kent and others, levied on and returned to me
by a constable.
202 1-2 acres of land in the
3d district, No. 285, improved, whereon John
Moreland, sen. now lives taken as the property of said Moreland, to
satisfy fi fas, in favor of Charles Wright, and others, levied on and returned
to me by a constable.
One half acres lot in the town
of Irwinton, whereon John Bickers now lives, also one
negro woman about 50 years of age, all taken as the property of
John Bickers, to satisfy sundry fi fas, in favor of Nathaniel Newson,
levied on and returned to me by a constable.
60 acres of land, more or less, in
the 3d district of Wilkinson county, No. 173, well improved whereon Moore
Avera now lives, taken as his property, to satisfy a fi fa, in favor
of Solomon Worrell & Co. levied on and returned to me by a constable.
One half acre lot in the town of
Irwinton, well improved, whereon James
Russell now lives taken as his property, to satisfy sundry fi fas from
a Magistrate's court, in favor of William M. Bell.
100 acres of land, more or less,
in the 23d district of Wilkinson county, whereon James
Taylor now lives, also one
negro girl, all taken as the property of James Taylor, to satisfy sundry
fi fas from a Magistrate's court, in favor of S. & C. Beall and others,
levied on and returned to me by a constable.
202 1-2 acres of land, in the 3d
district of Wilkinson county, No. 305, well improved, whereon Robert
W. D. Nixon now lives, taken as the property of John
Moreland jun. to satisfy sundry fi fas from a Magistrate's court, in
favor of Wm. Lord vs. the said Moreland and John Meridith. Wright Mims,
D. Sh'ff.
February 26, 1822
Georgia Journal
On the first Tuesday in April
next, will be sold at the court-house in Irwinton, Wilkinson county, within
the lawful hours of sale, the following property, to wit:
148 acres of land, well improved,
in the 3d, district of Wilkinson county, part of lot No. 180, and part
of lot No. 179, and 202 1-2 acres of land, in the 3d district of said county,
well improved, part of lot No. 233, and 202 1-2 acres of land, in the 4th
district of said county, well improved, lot No. 211, and 202 1-2 acres
of land, in the 4th district of said county, well improved, lot No. 237,
and 202 1-2 acres of land in the 3d district of said county, lot No. 231,
and forty saw cotton gins, all taken as the property of
Charles Wright, to satisfy sundry fi fas from the Superior court of
said county, in favor of Andrew Low, & Co., and others, vs. Charles
Wright.
202 1/2 acres of land, in the 3d
district of said county, well improved, lot No. 271, taken as the property
of James S. Cunningham,
to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Holcombe & Morgan, and others, vs. James
S. Cunningham and Isaac Stevens, security.
One fourth of an acre lot, in the
town of Irwinton, well improved, whereon Francis
Sherer lives, taken as his property, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of
the Administrators of David Clay, dec. vs. John Sherer, and James Sheerer,
and Francis Sherer.
50 acres of land, well improved,
in the 27th district of said county, whereon Redick
Hughs now lives, taken as the property of Redick Hughs, to satisfy
a fi fa in favor of Bryant Collins, vs. Redick Hughes.
One forty saw cotton gin, and
running geer, and one thirty-five saw cotton gin, and one bay filly, about
two years and a half old, and one grind stone, all taken as the property
of John Hatcher, jun.
to satisfy a fi fa in favor of the Administrators of David Clay, dec. vs.
James Sherer and John Hatcher, and John S. Sherer.
202 1-2 acres of land, lot
No. 91, well improved, in the 4th district of Wilkinson county, with a
good Grist mill and Saw mill, and cotton gin, & 101 1-4 acres of land,
adjoining the same, No. not known, levied on as the property of Speaks
and Wells, to satisfy sundry fi fas from a Magistrates court, in favor
of Lewis Bond and others - levied on and returned to me by a constable.
James Lindsey, D. Sh'ff.
July 30, 1822
Georgia Journal
~excerpt~...official information of a murder
having been committed on the 13th instant, on the body of
Godfrey Lee, late of the county of Wilkinson, in this state; and from
the verdict of the inquest held over the body of said Godfrey Lee, it appears
that the murder was perpetrated by John Lee, who it is represented
has since fled from justice.....reward of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS....this
29th July, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty-two,...
September 9, 1822
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
TAX COLLECTOR'S SALE
Will be sold, on the first Tuesday in September,
next, at Columbia County Court house, between the usual hours of sale,
the following property, or as much as will make the taxes thereon year
1821, to wit.
202 1-2 acres of Land, Wilkinson county,
sold as the property of Henley Boswell
to
satisfy his tax due $3.50
202 1-2 acres of Land, Wilkinson county,
4th
district, No. 25, Big Sandy, granted to J. Wilkinson, sold as
the property of Charles N. Linn
(?)
to satisfy his tax , due 68 1-2 cents
202 1-2 acres of Land, Wilkinson county,
district 20, lot 220, sold as the property of Benjamin Fuller to
satisfy his tax, due $2 45 3-4 cents
101 1-4 acres of Land, Wilkinson county,
Shellstone creek, sold as the property of William L. Culbreath to
satisfy his tax, due 54 cents.
October 29, 1822
Georgia Journal
~excerpt~ GRAND
JURORS October 12, 1822
Abraham B. Lucas, Foreman; Josiah
Jones, John Murray, Carlton Grace, John Hawthorn, Jesse Pitman, Josiah
Warren, Nathan Tounton, Willey Miller, Isham Turner, Lewis Bond, William
Smith, Samuel Culpeper, Matthew Carswell, James Ogburn, George Lewis,
John Hardie, William Hatcher, Jun,
December 3, 1822
Georgia Journal
DIED, At his residence in Wilkinson county,
on the 11th day of October last, the Rev.
Levy Peacock, in the 66th year of his age. He had been a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church 40 years, and a Preacher of the Gospel 18
years, during which time he lived the life of a Christian, and died in
the triumphs of Faith, and is now gone to receive his reward at the right
hand of God. He has left a wife and ten children to mourn their irreparable
loss.
December 13, 1823
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
Administrator's Sale
Agreeable to an order of the honorable the
Inferior Court of Burke county, while sitting for Ordinary purposes, will
be sold, on the first Tuesday in February next, at the Court house, in
Waynesborough, two hundred two and a half acres of land, in the county
of Wilkinson, known by the
number one hundred and fifty eight, in the
3rd district; also, 101 1-4 acres land, in the county of Putnam, it
being one half of a tract, known by the number (442) for hundred and forty
two, in the second district, formerly Baldwin, now Putnam. The above lands,
being part of the real estate ofEmery
Lasseter, late of Burke county, deceased, and sold for the benefit
of the heirs and creditors of said deceased, also for distribution.
Mary Lasseter, Ad'mx
Nov. 29
April 27, 1824
Georgia Journal
Will be sold at the court-house in
Irwinton, Wilkinson county, on the first Tuesday in June next, within the
usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:
One eighth part, of Jeremiah Brown's
interest in and to a negro man named Tony,
levied
on in the hands of Sarah Brown, as the property of the said Jeremiah
Brown, to satisfy four fi fas from a Magistrates court in favor of
James
Smith vs said Jeremiah Brown; levied on and returned to me by a constable.
202 1-2 acres land, in the Oconee
swamp, being No. 295, in the 4th dist. Wilkinson county, levied on as the
property of George R. Brown and Jared Tomlinson admrs. of Samuel
L. Andrew, dec'd., to satisfy a fi fa from Jefferson Superior court
in favor of Henry Jackson and wife vs said adm'rs. DANIEL
M. HALL, D. Sh'ff.
June 29, 1824
Georgia Journal
Tax Collectors Sale. Will be sold at Irwinton,
Wilkinson county, on the first Tuesday in August next, between the usual
hours of sale, the following land.
202 1-2 acres of prime land,
3d dist Wilkinson county, No. 168, to satisfy Bennett
Ferrell's tax for the year 1822 - tax due $11.42.
One acre lot, in the town of Irwinton
the property of Jesse Hall, to
satisfy his tax for 1822 - tax due $1.18 3-4.
202 1-2 acres first quality, oak
and hickory land in the 1st dist. of Walton, No. 20, the property of Henry
Dance decd. to satisfy his tax for 1822 - tax due $6.64 1-2 cents.
CHARLES RILEY, T.C.
August 2, 1825
Georgia Journal
~excerpts~
Daniel
Kingry estate, Jonathan Pearson and John Ross, letters
of dismission.. 13th January 1825. Wiley Shepherd, c.c.o.
John Smith,
estate, Agness Smith, guardian for minor heirs, letts of dismission,
20th day of April 1825.
November 1, 1825
Georgia Journal
~excerpts~
John
U. Shinholser estate, Robert Knight, adm'r.
John Davis estate, John F. Davis, William Davis, Adm'rs
Lucinda Hogg orpahns, James Lindsey, Guardian
James Hall estate, Wilson McLemore, Adm'r
David Bales estate, part of lot No. 169, 4th dist, Samuel Bloodworth, Adm'r
Jonathan Rigby estate, 202.5 acres, Jonas Griffin, Adm'r.
Dorothy Ard estate, William Brown, Adm'r.
January 25, 1826
Georgia Journal
~excerpts~ ..Inferior court of Twiggs county,..court-house
in Irwinton, ..first Tuesday in February next..all the land belonging to
the estate of Wingate Hall,
dec'd, which is situate in said county of Wilkinson, consisting of 152
1-2 ares pine land, and the interest of said dec'd in 202 1-2 acres (being
an undivided half of the same ) part of which is oak and hickory, and the
balance swamp land, the two tracts being sufficiently near each other for
one settlement, the same being in the neighborhood of Bonds' Mills, on
Black creek.
..in Marion, Twiggs county..half acre
of ground ..blacksmith's shop. Daniel M. Hall Adm'r. nov 29.
August 8, 1826
Georgia Journal
~excerpt~WILL be sold on the first Tuesday
in September next...town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county..
90 Acres of land, more or less, being
part of lot No. 35, in the 3d dist in said county, well improved, also
3 acres of land, more or less, whereon the crib and stables of Henry Kinsaul
stand, being part of the same lot, all taken as the property of Henry
Kinsaul to satisfy 2 fi fas from a Justices court in favor of Samuel
Howard,...DANIEL M. HALL, Sheriff.
~excerpt~WILL be sold on the first Tuesday
in September next...town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county..
202 1-2 acres of land, in the 3d
dist. of said county, well improved, No. not known, whereon Joseph W. Rains
lives, and one negro boy named Joe about
17 years old, all levied on as the property of
Joseph W. Rains to satisfy 4 fi fas from a justices court, two in favor
of Benjamin Mathis and two in favor of James Bright; ....JAMES
LINDSEY, D Sh'ff
May 22, 1827
Georgia Journal
~excerpts~
Will be sold on the first Tuesday in June next,
202 1-2 acres, ..4th dist..No. 187, taken as the property of John Shepperd..John Shepherd..
Thomas J. Williams interest, right and title in and to 3 negroes, to wit: Jacob a man about 45 years old, Linder a woman about 40 years old, and Daniel a boy about 9 years old, being one-fourth part of the said negroes, after the death of Mary Williams...
30 acres of land, being part lot No. 37, and 30 acres, part of lot No. 38, adjoining the land of James Ross and Elijah Hogan, also 50 acres, being part of lot No. 65, adjoining the lands of William Ross..all in 3d dist..property of Zachariah Spence..
160 acres of land, more or less in the 23d dist Wilkinson county, part of lot No. 98, adjoining Welch and Padget, taken as the property of Littleberry Mock..
60 acres of land, more or less, well improved, in the 23d dist of said county, No not known, adjoining Lewis Bond, whereon Jesse Bradley now lives, taken as his property..
202 1-2 acres of land, in the 3rd district of said county, whereon John Usry, jr. now lives, taken as his property...
370 acres of land,..square lot and two fractions, all adjoining, being the place where Harvy Hardison now lives, and also one sorrel horse,..property of said Hardison
One black horse, taken as the property of Daniel McNeil..
202 1-2 acres of land, in the 23d dist of said county, being No. 147, the place whereon Nathan Jackson now lives, adjoining Wm. Jackson... Daniel M. Hall, Sh'ff
202 1-2 acres of land ..No. not known,
adjoining Abner Hicks and others,...property of Joshua
Hawkins...James Lindsey, D. Sh'ff
November 12, 1827
Georgia Journal
~excerpts~ sold at the court house..first
Tuesday in December next, ..50 acres pine land, being part of lot No. 14,
in the 5th dist of said county, adjoining Chas Young and others,
taken as property of Isaac Ryle..justices
court in favor of J. R. McCook.
Daniel M. Hall, Sh'ff.
November 25, 1827
Georgia Journal
NOTICE - Will be sold on the first Tuesday
in December next, in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, a lot of land,
No. 123, in the 2d district of Wilkinson county, as the property of Jonathan
Rigby, late of said county, dec'd. Sold for the benefit of the heirs
and creditors of said estate. Terms made known on the day of sale. ALLEN
CANNON, Adm'r in right of his wife. sept 14
NOTICE - Will be sold on the first Tuesday
in December next, at the courthouse in Irwinton Wilkinson county, within
the usual hours of sale, a lot of land, No. 208, containing 202 1-2 acres,
in the 26th district of Wilkinson county.
Also, on the first Tuesday in January
next, will be sold at the court-house in Early county, a lot of land containing
250 acres, No. 325, in the 4th dist of Early county, being part of the
real estate of William Lee,
dec'd and sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors by order
of the court of ordinary. Terms-12 months credit will be given, by the
purchaser giving small notes with approved security in both case. SILAS
LESLIE, Adm'r september 10
July 10 1828
Baltimore Patriot
A family. - in the pine woods of Wilkinson
county, a couple (both natives of Burke county,) were, in 1801, married-the
gentleman, a bachelor, forty years of age. Since that, time they have lived
together in a state of uninterrupted happiness, which has been crowned
by the birth of twenty one children, ten sons and eleven daughters; all
alive and healthy at the present time. Some places boast of their increase
of hogs, others of their horses, and others again of their cattle; but
we challenge the world to beat Wilkinson in what is infinitely more valuable-the
increase of fine healthy children. We would recommend a Summer's residence
in Wilkinson, to the married portion of our wealthy friends of the seaboard.-
Georgia
Patriot
December 22, 1828
Macon Telegraph
Died. In Wilkinson county, on the
18th inst. of Dropsy, William Bivins,
in the 83rd year of his age. He served in the Revolutionary war, and discharged
his duty with honor to himself and country.
January 2, 1830
Southern Recorder
NOTICE -
All persons indebted to the estate of William
Bivins, late of Wilkinson county, deceased, are required to
make immediate payment; and all having demands
against the estate, to render them in legally attested, to. JOHN HALL,
Ex'or,
and POLLY BIVINS, Ex'rx. January
2
January 2, 1830
Southern Recorder
WILL BE SOLD,
At the late residence of Matthew
Carswell, late of Wilkinson county, deceased, on the 7th day of January
next,
All the Real and Personal Estate of said
deceased, consisting of three Lots of OAK and HICKORY LAND, containing
607 1/2 acres, lying in the 23d district of originally Wilkinson, now Twiggs
county, on the waters of Turkey creek, adjoining Attaway and Welch's lands,
well improved; one Lot containing 202 1/2 acres, lying in the 23 district
of Wilkinson county, on the waters of Buck creek, adjoining Chapman
and
Rutherford;
Horses, Mules, one Jimmey, Cattle, Hogs, Corn, Fodder, one road Wagon,
Plantation tools and other articles too tedious to mention. The sale to
continue from day to day, until all is sold. Terms of sale made known on
the day. ALEXANDER CARSWELL, SAMUEL M. CARSWELL, JAMES B. CARSWELL,
Ex'ors. November 14.
May 29, 1830
Macon Telegraph
Administrator's Sales
Agreeable, to an order of the Inferior Court
of Wilkinson county, whilst sitting for ordinary business, will be sold
the following lands to wit:
On the first Tuesday in August next,
will be sold in the town of Hamilton, Harris county, one of Land in the
19th district formerly Muscogee but now Harris county, known in the plan
of said district by No. 187.
Also, on the first Tuesday in September
next, will be sold in the town of Marion, Twiggs county, one lot of Land
in the 23d district formerly Wilkinson now Twiggs county, known by No.
69.
Also on the first Tuesday in September
next will be sold in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, 50 acres
of
Land, more or less, adjoining Padgett and others, in the 23d district
Wilkinson,
known by No. 100. The above lands will be sold as the property of Centuary
Roe, late of Wilkinson county, deceased-sold for the benefit of the
heirs and creditors of said deceased.
John Upton, Administrator May 10,
1830
September 18, 1830
Federal Union
MARRIED, On Thursday evening, the 2d instant,
at the home of Mr. William Brown in Wilkinson county, by Robert
Rozar, Esq., ROBERT HATCHER, Attorney at law of Irwinton, to Miss ELIZA
ARD.
October 23, 1830
Southern Recorder
Administrator's Sale.
Will be sold, at the
Court-house in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, within the lawful
hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in December next, a part of THE REAL
ESTATE of John Gilbert, late
of said county, deceased, consisting 850 acres of land, more or less, lying
in the county of Wilkinson , on the waters of Porter's creek, whereon
William
E. Carswell now lives. Sold by an order of the honorable the Inferior
court of said county, when sitting for ordinary purposes, for the benefit
of the heirs of said dec'd. All persons wishing to purchase, would do well
to go and examine for themselves. The plantation is in good repair with
300 acres of cleared land, the most of which is fresh and under a good
fence, with a good Dwelling house, Gin-house, Negro cabins, and all other
out houses necessary for a good farm. Terms, two annual installments. Good
and sufficient security will be required. THOMAS GILBERT, Adm'r.
September 20.
October 23, 1830
Southern Recorder
WILL BE SOLD,
On Wednesday the 5th of January next, at
the Plantation belonging to the estate of John Gilbert, late of
Wilkinson county, deceased, all the PERSONAL PROPERTY belonging to said
estate, consisting of horses, mules, hogs, corn, fodder, plantation tools,
&c. Terms made known on the day of sale. Sale to continue from day
to day, until all is sold. THOMAS GILBERT, Adm'r. September 20
October 23, 1830
Southern Recorder
WILL BE SOLD,
In Irwinton, Wilkinson county, on
the first Tuesday in November next, LOT OF LAND, NO. 273, in the 23d district
of said county, agreeable to an order of the Court of Ordinary of Baldwin
county, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Jeremiah
Morris, deceased. Terms made know on the day. JOHN R. SCOTT, Adm'r.
August 21
March 24, 1831
Federal Union
~excerpt~
Adminstrator's Sale ..2nd day ofApril
next..at the late residence of Josiah
Hatcher, deceased, in Wilkinson county, all the PERISHABLE PROPERTY,
..one young Mare, Cattle, Household and Kitchen Furniture..J. E. Dennard,
Adm'or..March 24
May 19, 1831
Southern Recorder
Since the Penitentiary was
burnt, several of the convicts, for whom there was no profitable work within
the walls, have been employed under a guard, in quarrying rocks on the
town common, to build the cells for their solitary confinement. One of
this number name Hezekiah
Williams, sent from Wilkinson county for manslaughter, having attempted
to make his escape on Tuesday, and not stopping when required to do so
by the guard, was fired on and killed. If the circumstances are correctly
reported, the shooting of the convict was absolutely necessary to prevent
his escape, and perfect justifiable.
June 16, 1831
Southern Recorder
~excerpt~ Whereas I have received official
information of a murder having been committed in the county of Wilkinson,
in this State, by JOSEPH McCLEARLY, upon the body of a Negro Man
named Jim, the property of James
Hatcher, and that said McCearly has fled from said county - ....reward
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS .. Joseph McCearly is between 45 and 50 years of
age, of low stature and moderate size, dark skin, and has a blemish in
one of his eyes. June 9
July 28, 1831
Federal Union
~extract~ AT
RAMAH, IN WILKINSON COUNTY. Address made to the throne of grace by the
Rev. Adam Jones-Declaration of Independence ready by Daniel Jones-Oration
delivered by Col. Deaborn Delk.
VOLUNTEER TOAST'S by:
John Hatcher Esq. (President of the day);
Charles Young Esq. V.P.; Daniel Jones (Reader); Col. S. Delk, orator; David
Myres; Joel Rivers Esq.; Lt. Col. A. Seals; Igmus Ward; John Parish; Richard
Lewis Esq.; Martin Johnson; Capt. James Young; W. C. Harrel; Wm. Ross;
Matthew Gainey; Jerrard M'Clain; John Gainey; Barsin Aycock; Thomas Miles;
W. Vincent; James Seales; M. Hall Esq.; Malakial Sanders; Daniel Brewer;
Joseph Nichols; John Johnson; A. Morgan; Joshua Aycock; Samuel Bragg; John
Smallwood; Charles Culpepper; John Wise; Samuel S. Nesbit; John Jones;
Mark Measles; Edwin Mays.
October 27, 1831
Federal Union
EAGLE
HOTEL, IRWINTON, GA.
Having been burnt out by the fire in Irwinton,
on the 2d instant, the subscriber has taken a house on the south side of
the Court-House, on the Street leading to Marion, where he will use all
his exertions to accommodate comfortably those who may feel disposed to
patronize him. FREDERICK BEALL. October 6, 1831.
November 26, 1831
Macon Telegraph
extract
Tax Collector's Sales. Houston County. 202½
acres of Land, No. 177, in the twenty-third district of Wilkinson county-levied
on as the property of Jesse Bradley
to
satisfy his tax for the year 1830-tax due 60¾ cents.
March 1, 1832
Federal Union
~excerpt~
Wilkinson Sheriff's Sales
..sold..first Tuesday in April next...
Three hundred acres of land, more
or less, whereon Charles Riley now lives, No. 154 in the 4th Dist. of said
county...property of Charles Riley...
Also, 202 1-2 acres of pine land, in the 3d District, No. not known, lying on big sandy creek, adjoining A. T. Farchilds and Daniel S. Kiper, ..property of Henry Asque..
Two hunded two and a half acres, whereon
John W. Bloodworth now lives, No. not known, in said county, adjoining
Lewis Thrower ..property of William
Etheredge...Isaac Hall, Sh'ff
March 29, 1832
Federal Union
~excerpts~
Wilkinson Sheriff's Sales.
..sold on the first Tuesday in May next,...
101 1-4 Acres of pine land, well improved,
No. not known, in the 4th Dist. of said county, adjoining Sarah Lindsey,
John Leathers and others levied on as the property of Moses
Dykes..
Also, 101 1-4 acres of land where Zadock
Dykes now lives, levied on as his property..
Also, 100 acres of land, more or less in the 4th Dist..where Allen Etheredge, now lives, levied on as his property..
Thomas Willoughby's interest in Harkless a negro boy 15 or 16 years old...
Also, one negro man named Prince about twenty two years old, levied on as the property of Elisha Delk.. Isaac Hall, Sh'ff.
Estray - ...Shadrach Pearson of Capt. Peace's district, tolls before Shadrack Adams, Esq., on yellow bay Horse - Appraised by Peter Pearson and Thomas Bozeman....Valentine A. Brazzill, c. i. c.
June 28, 1832
Southern Recorder
RUNAWAY from the subscriber about the 10th
September last, a negro man by the name of SAM,
about
40 or 45 years old, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high. Sam is much pock marked
in the face, particularly on the eyes, one forefinger stiff, yellow complexion,
rather inclined to be bow-legged, a tolerable fiddler, and a consummate
liar. He probably may be loitering around Macon, or on a boat, passing
for a free man-possibly may attempt to make for Charleston. Any person
who will apprehend said negro and lodge him in jail, and give me information
at the Coolspring P.O. Wilkinson county, shall receive a reward of twenty
Dollars. JOSHUA M'DANIEL. Feb 23.
June 28, 1832
Southern Recorder
~excerpt~BROUGHT to Jail, on the
2d June, 1832, a Negro Man, who says his name is JACOB,
and
that he belongs to Ancient (Anson?) Ball, who resides on Sandy creek,
Wilkinson county, Georgia, and that he runaway about two weeks since. He
is 5 feet five inches high, of a dark complexion-he appears to be African
born, he has lost one of his upper fore-teeth, and is about 35 or 40 years
old........
August 1, 1832
Macon Telegraph
MARRIED
On the 12 July, in Twiggs county, Mr. William
J. F. Mitchell, of Wilkinson county, to Miss Alice
A., daughter of the Rev. James Lowry, of Twiggs county.
March 14, 1833
Federal Union
DIED, on Wednesday, the 27th
February last, near Irwinton, Wilkinson county, THOMAS
GRAY, a revolutionary soldier, in the 81st year of his age. For
many years past, he was a useful member of the Baptist Church, and died
with the consolatory hope of enjoying eternal bliss beyond the grave. He
left an aged relict, (who soon must follow him) with numerous relations
and friends to mourn his loss.
April 18, 1833
Georgia Journal
~excerpt. Grand
Jurors April Term 1833
Daniel M. Hall, Foreman; Thomas Lewis; Thomas
Underwood; John Hughs; Joel Hardey; Edward R. Heath; John Obanon; Green
B. Burney; Joseph Hill; Absolem Jackson; Henry Messer; Linkfield Perkins;
Alex. Nesbit; Timothy Bloodworth; George W. Harrison; Thomas Pierce; Benj.
E. Hall; Thos. T. Prestwood; Benj. Foraham; Benj. Matthews.
May 15, 1834
Georgia Telegraph
Two men by the name of Owens and
Glover, are in the jail of this county, charged with the murder of Mr.
Manson of Wilkinson County - who died a week or two ago of blows received
by them.
June 18, 1834
Federal Union
TO THE
PUBLIC.
I discover an article, under the
head of the Milledgeville Times, stating the circumstance of an
outrage committed on the body of HENRY EADY, by his negro-man AARON,
which is closed by observing, that the circumstance of the said Henry
Eady's being shot at in his own house, on the 20th of January last,
at night, was yet involved in mystery. The mystery has been cleared up
by the confession of the aforesaid negro, Aaron. Henry Eady has
charged this foul crime on Richard Lewis junior and myself, without
any just cause and while he had evidence of our innocence. My father, Richard
Lewis senior was one of the first settlers of Wilkinson county; myself
and Richard Lewis junior were both born and raised in the county;
and it is the first and only time that one of the family was ever accused
of any thing ungentlemanly; and, in fact, Henry Eady is the only
man that has ever said anything against our characters.- For our character
and standing, we appeal to our neighbors, who have known us from childhood,
in justification of ourselves, we feel duty bound to state to the public,
that the above name negro, Aaron, died on the day he as hanged for
shooting his master, Henry Eady, the last time, openly confess,
that he died shoot at his master on the 20th January last, in Irwinton.
I think that
Henry Eady ought to have published the confession of
his negro,
Aaron, as no suspicion can be entertained against any
one else by him or his friends; but he has not-which is our apology for
troubling the public through the medium of the press. Aaron
confessed,
that the did walk from the
Heydon
Place, (a plantation of H.
Eady) on the twentieth day of January last, at night, and shot at his
master
Henry Eady, and he stated that the Messrs. Lewis were
accused, but that they were innocent, and that no white person had any
hand in it, or knew any thing about his shooting at his master, for he
did it himself; and he wished every body that stood around him to hear
him. Robin (another of
Henry Eady's Negroes) gave him a pair
of moccasins to make his escape, so that the dogs would not track him.
JAMES
R. LEWIS. Wilkinson county, Ga. June 17, 1834.
October 29, 1834
Georgia Journal
~extract~
John
F. Simmons, dec'd - 607 1/2 acres, 4th dist.
Slaves - Harriet
and Tempy, between 12 and 15. John H. Herndon, Adm'r in right of his
wife.
Sheriff's Sale
Charles
Wright, 202.5 acres, "Percoulson land" 3rd dist.; 2 sorrel horses.
Abram
Kingery - 101.25 acres, 4th dist.
April 9, 1835
Georgia Telegraph
FOR SALE OR RENT
The property belonging to the late firm
of Wightman & Neale,
situated in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson
county, consisting of a tavern, with the furniture, out houses, &c,
&c. Also other dwelling houses, stores, and store houses, with a good
assortment of Goods. Also one horse, two pleasure carriages with harness
&c, if application is made soon. Inquire of
R. Dickinson, Agent, Irwinton, April
2, 1835
May 23, 1835
Federal Union
DIED, at his residence in Wilkinson
county, Ga. on the 20th ult. Major
JOHN HATCHER, in the eighty third year of his age-a patriotic and fearless
soldier of the Revolution, and a high minded, honest and honorable man.
January 28, 1836
Macon Georgia Telegraph
CAUTION- All persons are cautioned against
trespassing on Lot of Land 204, 23d district, Wilkinson county, as the
law will be rigidly enforced against all violators. Jan 20. JONA.
STANFORD
March 15, 1836
Southern Recorder
DIED, at the house of Dr. Pearson,
Wilkinson county, on the 4th instant, Mr. ISAIAH
HUTCHINS.
March 29, 1836
Georgia Journal
MARRIED, in Wilkinson county, on Thursday
evening, the 17th inst, by the Rev. Ivey F. Stegall, Dr. William H.
Hollinshed, of Houston county, to Miss Mary
Jane, eldest daughter of Alexander Carswell, of the former
place.
April 5, 1836
Georgia Journal
MARRIED - In Twiggs county, on Sunday evening
the 20th March, by the Rev. Mr. Stegall, Mr. George W. Tarpley,
of Irwinton, to Miss Frances
C., eldest daughter of the late Alex. Carswell, of the former
place.
June 6, 1837
Georgia Journal
~excerpts~Wilkinson Sheriff' Sales.
101 1/2 acres of pine land, in the
2d district of Wilkinson county, No. 281, adjoining land of John Crumbly,
levied upon as the property of William
Wyn, Jr. to satisfy a fi fa issured from a justices court in favor
of Wm. Tomberline vs William, Wyn, Jr., levy made and returned
to me by a constable. S. B. MURPHEY, Sh'ff.
June 6, 1837
Georgia Journal
~excerpts~ Wilkinson Sheriff Sale...Three
squares and a half of oak and hickory land, in the 3 district of Wilkinson
county, whereon Colman Vaughn
now lives, levied on as the property of said Vaughn...in favor of William
F. Bond vs Colman Vaughn, and John Meredith as security.
Wiley's Meredith's interest, which is the seventh part of a negro woman
by the name of Phillis, and 300 acres
of oak and hickory land, whereon Colman Vaughn now lives, in the third
district..property of Wiley Meredith to satisify a fi fa in favor
of Bond and Sheffield vs Wiley Meredity...S. B. MURPHEY, Sh'ff
June 6, 1837
Georgia Journal
~excerpts~ Wilkinson Sheriff Sales. ..One
clock, in the possession of Wm. Fisher,
and
202 1/2 acres of pine land, lying and being on the waters of Big Sandy,
the creek running through said lot of land, known by 100, in the 3rd district
of Wilkinson county, adjoining lands South of said lot belonging to Thomas
Jackson, and East adjoining lands belonging to John Hoover,
and North by Hilary Hartley, well improved, levied on as the property
of L. M. Roberson to satisfy a
fi fa in favor of Mathew Wicker and others..
S. B. MURPHEY, Sheriff
June 6, 1837
Georgia Journal
Four months after date application will
be made to the Inferior Court of Wilkinson county, when sitting for ordinary
purposes, for leave to sell the following lands, belonging to the estate
of Jeremiah Allen, deceased,
late of said county, viz: Lot No. 251, in the 3d district of Wilkinson
county; No. 1032 in the 22d district of Cherokee; and half of lot
No. 22, in the 32d district of Marion county. JACOB FREEMAN, Adm'r.
June 6, 1837
Georgia Journal
`excerpt~Four months after date...for leave
to sell the real estate and one negro boy belonging to the estate of James
Manson, late of said county, deceased. G. B. BURNEY, Adm'r.
MARGARET
MANSON, Adm'x.
June 6, 1837
Georgia Journal
~excerpt~...for leave to sell the following
described lands belonging to the estate of Nathan
Jackson, late of said county, dec'd, viz: Lot No. 122, in the 5th district
of Wilkinson; half of Lot No. 5, in the 2d district of originally Early
now Baker county; Lot No. 232, in the 5th district Dooly; Lot No. 62, in
the 4th district Henry, and Lot No. 31, in the 1st district of Monroe county.
JAMES JACKSON, Ex'or. may 23.
June 6, 1837
Georgia Journal
~excerpt~ ..to sell a lot of land lying
and being in the county of Dooly, containing 202 1/2 acres of pine land,
in the 5th district, No. 30, belonging to the estate of
William Williams, dec'd. SAMUEL COOPER, Adm'r april 18
June 6, 1837
Georgia Journal
~excerpt~to sell one Lot of land, No. 86,
in the 12th District of Houston County, the Estate of REUBEN
MANNING, late of said county dec'd. ETTA MANNING, Adm'r. April
23, 1837
December 26, 1837
Milledgeville Journal
EXECUTOR'S SALE - Agreeable to an order
of the court of Wilkinson county, will be sold on the first Tuesday of
April next, before the Court-House door in the town of Irwington, ONE NEGRO
GIRL, about two years old, named
Rachel, belonging to the estate
of William Chambers, deceased.
Sold for the benefit of the heirs and CREDITORS of said estate.
Samuel Bell, Jesse Peacock Executors
September 11, 1838
Georgia Journal
~excerpt~ Wilkinson Superior Court, Special
Session, January 1838.
Lovie
P. Fann vs Elizabeth A. Fann LIBEL FOR DIVORCE .
True Extract from the Minutes
of said Court, this the 19th day of June, 1838. Thomas M. Tarpley,
Clk.
june 26.
October 30, 1838
Federal Union
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE - Agreeable to an order
of the honorable the Inferior Court of Wilkinson county, when sitting for
ordinary purposes, will be sold on the first Tuesday in January next, before
the Court House door in Irwinton, Wilkinson county, the following tracts
of land to wit: lots Nos. 178, 189, 202, and the half of lot No. 176, all
lying in the 26th district of Wilkinson county, on the waters of Big Sandy
Creek. Also, one other lot, lying in the 27th district of said county,
number not recollected; and a man named Dave,
all sold as the property of Martin
Witt, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said
deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. JACOB WITT, adm'or,
RACHAEL WITT, adm'rx. October 29, 1838.
GUARDIAN'S SALE.
James
A. J. Gates, minor estate - Fanny,
48 yrs old. G. B. Burney, guardian.
May 28, 1839
Macon Georgia Telegraph
Strayed from my camp, in Perry, Houston
county, on the 6th instant, a dark bay or mouse-colored Horse, 6 or 7 years
old, blaze face, common size, badly galded on his shoulders, with a lump
on his back, occasioned by the saddle. Any person giving information so
that I can get said Horse, shall be liberally rewarded. Direct, Irwinton,
Wilkinson county, Ga. Buckner Pittman. May 21
November 5, 1839
Southern Recorder
$100 REWARD - Runaway from the subscriber,
living in Wilkinson county, a negro man by the name of OWEN,
a blacksmith by trade, about six feet high, of yellow complexion and about
25 or 26 years, inclined to be stoop-shouldered, and has a downcast appearance
when spoke to. Said negro belongs to David Blount, of Mississippi,
but has been in my charge, as the agent of Mr. Blount, for the two past
years. He is an artful fellow, and probably has got in with some white
man to carry him off; if so the subscriber will give a reward of
One Hundred Dollars to any person who may apprehend them, on the conviction
of the white person, or Fifty Dollars for the negro, if delivered to me
in Irwinton, Wilkinson county, or any safe jail in the State. JONATHAN
PEARSON, Agent for David Blount. October 22, 1839.
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