Wilkinson County, Ga.
News Articles 1820s - 1830s
1820
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 murdr 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 withim this state, to be vigilent in endeavoring to apprehend the said Jacob Justice, if to be found within this state, so that he may be brougt 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 knowm 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 preent 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 furnture &c sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. William Bruner, adm'r. March 10



1821
February 5, 1821
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
NOTICE
Agreeable to an order of the honorable Court of Ordinary of Columbia County, Will be Sold on the first Tues. in March next, at Columbia Courthouse 202 1-2 acres of land in Wilkinson County; district 27th, Lot No. 178, sold as the property of Dexter Gibson, dec. -Terms of sale nine months credit.
Sarah Gibson, ex'rx
Shad'h W Gibson adr.

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 magristrates' 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, wheron 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 Magristrate'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.



1822
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.

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 Episopal Church 40 yearsm 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.



1823
February 6, 1823
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
Lands and Negroes for Sale
Three tracts of land in Wilkinson County, each containing 202½ acres, viz: Nos. 90, 150 and 160-the former lying near Commissioner's Creek. Also, 202½ acres in the 6th district, Henry County- This tract is well watered by Camp Branch and other streams, and is timbered with oak, hickory, chestnuts, etc. The above lands will be sold low, for cash, or on time, for good security, and indisputable titles given. For terms apply to J. M. Hand, Augusta
ALSO,
A likely Negro Woman, with her two children, 8 and 5 years old. The woman has a good character and is an excellent house servant, washer and ironer. Apply as above. January 25

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



1825
May 20, 1825
Ohio Repository
At Irwinton, Geo. a few days ago a cask of gunpowder exploded by a spark from a segar and injured 21 persons,  some of them dangerously.


1828
March 29, 1828
City Gazette and Commercial Daily Advertiser
    The house in Irwington, occupied by Seaborn Delk, Clerk of the Inferior Court and by Col. John S. Barry and Robert Hatcher, Esq. attorneys at law, was consumed by fire on the 15th instant (February 15, 1828).  Great exertions were used but nearly all the records and papers belonging to the first named office were destroyed together with many of the letters and much of the stationery belonging to the Post Office, which was kept in the same building by Col. Barry, PM (Postmaster).  The loss is considerable. Milledgeville Pat. March 24, 1828
Submitted by R. Elizabeth Brewer

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.



1830
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


1831
February 10, 1831
City Gazette & Commercial Daily Advertiser
DIED In Wilkinson county, Ga. on the 27th Dec. last, Mrs. Charity Rece, age 35.

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 informaton 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
 

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 patronie 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.



1832
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.


1833
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 consolitary hope of enjoying eternal bliss beyond the grave. He left an aged relitct, (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.



1834
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.



1835
March 3, 1835
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 lot of land No 215, in the 2d district of Wilkinson county, belonging to the estate of Frederick Dominey, Sr. deceased. FREDERICK DOMINEY, JOHN DOMINEY, Ex'ors. jan 13

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



1836
January 19, 1836
Georgia Journal
~excerpt~ Georgia, In Wilkinson Superior Court, October Term, 1835. Sarah Gray, vs. James Gray,  LIBEL FOR DIVORCE..... miutes of Wilkinson Superior Court, this 16th day of October, 1835. JEREMIAH BEALL, Clk

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.



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


1838
June 5, 1838
Southern Recorder
   Mr. Jenkins, who was condemned at the last Superior Court of Wilkinson county, to be hung for the murder of Henry Rhud, and who had been respited by the Governor, died in jail on Wednesday last.

1839
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
 
 


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