January 22, 1850
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale
Will be sold on Wednesday, the 13th February next, at the residence of Lewis Etheredge, late of Wilkinson county, deceased, the perishable property, belonging to said estate, consisting of corn, fodder, 1000 lbs seed cotton, more or less, five head of horses, two yoke oxen, one ox cart, one set blacksmith tools, stock cattle, sheep and hogs, farming tools, household and kitchen furniture, and many other articles too tedious to mention-sale to continue from day to day until all is old. Terms made known on the day.
  At the same time and place, the plantation will be rented, with the exception of the dwelling, also will be hired two negro men and two women, if not hired out previously.
James Branan
J. P. Etheredge
Adm's

February, 1850
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson County,
Court of Ordinary, January Term, 1850
Present their Honors Samuel Beall, James C. Baiver, Green B. Burney, James Gibson; and Ellis Harvill, Judges of said Court.
It appearing to the Court by the petition of Henry Barlow, that Stephen Whipple, late of said county, deceased, did in his lifetime execute to the said Henry Barlow his bond conditioned to execute titles in fee simple to said Henry Barlow for eighty-five acres of land lying in the fourth district of said county, bounded on the south by said Barlow's land, on the north by lands of Burney, on the east by Simpson Moore's land- and it is further appearing that the said Stephen Whipple has departed this life without executing titles to said land or in any way providing therefor, and it appearing that the said Henry Barlow has paid the full amount of the purchase price of said land, and said Henry having petitioned this Court to direct Robert L. Mitchell, executor of the last will and testament of said deceased, to execute to him titles to said tract of land in conformity with said bond: it is therefore hereby ordered that notice be given at three or more public places in said county and in the Georgia Telegraph newspaper for three months, of such application that all persons concerned may file objections, in any they have, why said Rob't L. Mitchell, executor as aforesaid, should not execute titles to said tract of land in conformity with said bond.
Georgia, Wilkinson County
Court of Ordinary, January Term 1850
I do certify that the above and foregoing is a true extract from the minutes of said Court.
 Given under my hand and private seal, there being no seal of office. R. J. Gilbert, c.c.o.

March 12, 1850
Macon Telegraph
MARRIED. In Stewart county, on Tuesday evening, the 25th ult by the Rev. Jesse H. Campbell, Mr. SAMUEL Q. BEALL, of Irwinton, GA, to MISS TABITHA E, daughter of John Talbot, Esq. of the former place..

April 9, 1850
The Georgia Telegraph
(Copy of Bond)
Georgia, Wilkinson County
Know all men by these presents, that I, Stephen Whipple, am held and firmly bound unto Henry Barlow, in the just and full sum of four hundred dollars, for the true payment of which sum to the said Henry Barlow, I bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents, sealed with my seal this 12th day of January, 1845: The condition of the above obligation is such that, whereas the said Henry Barlow has made and delivered to the siad Stephen Whipple his certain promissory note bearing date with these presents for the sum of two hundred dollars, one due on the first day of January, 1847, for one hundred dollars, and one due on the first day of January, 1838 (1848) for one hundred dollars. Now, should the said Henry Barlow pay or cause to be paid said promissory notes, then the said Stephen Whipple is to make or cause to be made to the said Henry Barlow good and sufficient titles in fee simple to and for lot of land No.      in the 4th district of said county, containing eighty five acres, more or less, bounded on the said by said Barlow, on the north by Burney's land, on the east by Simpson Moore's land, with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining or belonging which if the said Stephen Whipple should do then this obligation to be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
(Signed) Stephen Whipple (Attest) A. B. Raiford

July 9, 1850
Southern Recorder
DIED, At Irwinton, on the 28th ult., SIMEON H. SMITH, supposed to be 28 years of age.
  The subject of this notice, while in a state of insensibility, became the inflictor of wounds upon his own person, which probably were the cause of his sudden dissolution. There were circumstances attending and preceding his decease, which render the occurrence perculiarly touching and melancholy. His relatives and friends may rest assured that he received every attention required, and that he expired in a dwelling house, &c. M. N. M

August 6, 1850
The Georgia Telegraph
Four months after take, application will be made to the Honorable the Inferior court of Wilkinson county, when sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the land and negroes, belonging to the estate of Lewis Etheridge, late of said county deceased. James Branan, Jonah P. Etheredge. Admrs. June 11

August 15, 1850
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
SECOND BALE OF NEW COTTON -
 A bale of new cotton from the plantation of Mr. Washington Ingram, of Wilkinson county, was received last evening per Central Railroad; it consigned to Messrs. Behn and Foster.

October 1, 1850
The Georgia Telegraph
Public Sale
Will be sold on the 4th day of December next, between the usual hours of sale, at the residence of Wm Barfield, late of Wilkinson county, deceased, the following property, to wit: six hundred acres of Land, more or less, (widow's dower excepted), four likely young negroes, three horses, one mule, one yoke oxen and cart, cows, hogs, sheep, corn, fodder, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. Terms made known on the day of sale. Sale to continue from day to day until all are disposed of
Richard Barfield. Agent for the heirs of Wm. Barfield, deceased. Sept. 24

December 3, 1850
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale
Agreeable to an order of the Inferior court of Wilkinson county, while setting for ordinary purposes, will be sold before the court house door in the town of Irwinton, on the first Tuesday in February next, the following lands. 150 acres, more or less of lot No. 74, in the 4th district of said county, and also three-fifths of Lot No. 61 in the same district. Sold as the property of James Lindsey, late of said county, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs. Terms made known on the day.
Isaac Lindsey, Admr. Dec. 3

December 10, 1850
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale
Inferior court of Wilkinson
~extract
on the first Tuesday in January next, within the legal hours of sale, the land and negroes belonging to the estate of
Lewis Etheridge, late of said county deceased, consisting of 173½ acres of Land, known as the plantation whereon said deceased lived; also, seven likely negroes, Isaac a man 40 years of age; Winney, a woman 41 years of age and her child Ambus near 2 years of age; Penny 23 years of age; Hannah a girl 9 years of age; Nusom a boy 6 years of age; John a negro man 25 years of age. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. James Branan, Jonah P Etheredge, Admr. Oct. 22

January 7, 1851
Southern Recorder
Departed this life, 31st Dec., 1850, Mr. COLSON SANDERS, who was born June 14th, 1797, in Warren county, Ga. - From whence he removed to Wilkinson county, where he married and spent the greather portion of his life. He afterwards removed to Milledgeville, where he resided a few years, when he was attacked with Brain fever, and after an illness of only a few days died.
  In the death of Mr. Sanders, the community has lost a useful citizen -  the Baptist church an acceptable member, his widowed wife a kind husband, and his opphan children, a warm and affectionat father. M D. S.

January 14, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
MARRIED. In Irwinton, Ga., on the 8th inst. at the residence of Mr. Lewis Gardner, by Samuel Beall Esq. Mr. Alexander Baum, to Miss Amelia Fried, both formerly of Prussia..

February 18, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson county,
 -extract
Whereas, James Branan applies to me for letters of Guardianship of the persons and property of  Frances Missouria Etheredge and Ecksa Ann Etheridge, orphans of Lewis Ethredge, late of said county deceased.
   15th January, 1851. E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o. Jan 21

February 18, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson county
 -extract
Whereas, David Smith, Guardian for the person and property ofHenry Hiram Smith, orphan of William Smith, late of said county, deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said Guardianship.
 4th February, 1851. E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o Feb 11

February 18, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson county,
 -extract
Whereas, John Jones, applies to me for letters of guardianship of the persons and property of William Smith, Caroline Smith, John Smith and Erasmus Smith, orphans of William J. Smith, late of said county.
 4th day of February, 1851. E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o Feb 11

February 25, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Guardian's Sale
Will be sold on the first Tuesday in May next, before the court house door in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, within the legal hours of sale. The west half of lot of  Land number fifty seven in the third district of Wilkinson county. Sold for the benefit of the minor children of Hiram Broxton, late of Stewart county deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale.
M. W. Leverett, Guardian Feb 25

March 18, 1851
Macon Telegraph
  Married. In Wilkinson county, Ga. by Rev. John Evers, Mr. James Vickers of Laurens county, to Miss Elizabeth Rebecca Bostwick of Wilkinson.

March 25, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale
Will be sold on the first Tuesday in May next, before the court house door in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, within the lawful hours of sale. Two-thirds of lot of Land number two hundred and thirty one, in the second district of Wilkinson county. Sold as the property of Jno. R. Leverett late of Stewart county deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale.
M. W. Leverett, Admr.
With the will annexed. Feb. 23

March 25, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson County
 -extract
Whereas, A. V. McCardel applies to me for letters of Administration on the Estate ofO.D. Osgood, late of said County, deceased.
11th day of February, 1851. E. J. Gilbert,

April 8, 1851
Georgia Telegraph
Wilkinson Superior Court
October Term 1850
Daniel Matthis vs Elizabeth Matthis
Libel for Divorce
It appearing to the court by the return of the sheriff in the above case, that the defendant Elizabeth Matthis, is not to be found in said county.
It is on motion ordered, That the defendant be required to appear and answer, on or before the first day of the next term of the court, and that this order be published in the Georgia Telegraph, once a month for three months.
Clerk's Office
State of Georgia, Wilkinson County
Superior court, Dec. 26, 1851.
I hereby certify, that the above is a true extract from the minutes of said court, at October Term 1850. A.V. McCardel, Clerk Jan 28

May 13, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia Wilkinson County
 -extract
Whereas, William C. Parker, Executor on the estate of Thomas Underwood, late of said county deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said estate.
   27th day of March 1851. E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o.

May 13, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract
Whereas, Nancy Smith, applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of Wiley Smith, late of said county, deceased.
 27th day of March, 1851.
E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o.

May 27 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson county.
     -extract
Whereas, Jessee C. Lord, applies to me for letters of Guardianship of the person and property of Wm. M. Phillips, orphan and minor of Martin G. Phillips, late of said county deceased.
     7th May, 1851. E.J. Gilbert c.c.o

May 13, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
     -extract
  Whereas, Nancy Underwood, applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of John Underwood, late of said county deceased.
        May 5th,  1851. E.J. Gilbert c.c.o

July 1, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson county
Whereas, Green B. Hughes, administrator on the estate of John Hughes, late of said county deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said estate-and also, applies to me for letters dismission, as administrator of the estate of Benjamin J. Hughes, late of said county deceased-and also, he applies to me for letters of dismission as administration on the estate of Iverson G. Hughes, late of said county deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to shew cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand at office, this 4th day of February, 1851. E. J. Gilbert, c.c. o.

July 8, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale
Will be sold on the first Tuesday in August next, before the court house door in Heard county, between the usual hours of sale-one lot of Lane, No. 86, in the thirteenth district of originally Carrol, now Heard county. Sold as the property of James Lindsey, late of Wilkinson county, deceased; for the benefits of the heirs. Terms cash. Isaac Lindsey, Admr.

August 12, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson county
 -extract
Whereas, James Ross, administrator on the estate of William Smith, late of said county deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said estate.
 4th of August, 1851. E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o

August 12, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson county
 -extract
Whereas, Isaac Stevens, executor of the estate ofJohn Stevens, late of said county deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said estate.
 4th of August, 1851. E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o

August 12, 1851
Federal Union
SAVANAH, AUGUST 4. Revolting Murder an Summary Punishment of the Murderer  - We are indebted to a gentleman in this city for the following extracts of a letter received ny last night's Western Mail, dated
"Toombsboro, Wilkinson Co., Aug. 3.
"On Tuesday last,  a negro man belonging to Mr. Hardy Kiel, residing in this county, violated the person of, and afterwards murdered his Mistress and her sister, Miss Mason, whilst they were washing at a spring, near the house.
     "He then stole a horse and attempted to escape, but was so closely pursued by some of Mr. Kiel's neighbors. that he had to leave the horse and take the river swamp.
    "Several citizens of the County  turned out to search for the murderer, and succeeded in arresting him at 11 o'clock, Tuesday night. They then tied him to a stake and burned him to death ".  Georgian

Sptember 16, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Four months after date, application will be made to the honorable the Inferior court of Wilkinson county, when sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the land and negroes, belonging to the estate of  John Lord, late of Wilkinson county deceased.
Joseph M. Lord  Benj. Fordham Administrators.

September 16, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract
Whereas, Willis Bullock, applies to me for letters of administration on the estate ofJohn Bullock, late of said county deceased.   2d day of September, 1851. E.J. Gilbert c.c.o

September 23, 1851
Federal Union
~extract~ Grand Jurors, October Term 1851
James Ross, Foreman' Benjamin Matthis, James Walters, Joseph Hill, Jonas Griffin, Richard Whitaker, Miles Cannon, Redding Willis, Richard Lewis, Josiah Whitehurst, Wiley Cannon, Jesse Brown, Ellis Harvill, Thomas Holder, James Jackson, William Hughes, Benjamin McCullers, Lewis Clay, John Wheeler, Julius N. Porter.

September 30, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
(Correspondence of The Georgia Telegraph)
Irwinton, Sept. 25, 1851
  We had a fire in this village on Tuesday night, which destroyed property to the amount of 8,000 to $10,000. It broke out in Barnum & Gardners' store, which was entirely consumed, together with a stock of goods estimated at upwards of $6,000. The dwelling of Mrs. Cannon was also burnt, together with the adjoining building occupied by N. A. Carswell, Esq. as a law office. Insurance upon the property destroyed, $6,300. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. W.

October 7, 1851
Southern Recorder
  Died, at Cool Spring, Wilkinson county, on the 23d ult., at her residence, Mrs. JANE ALLEN, 73 years of age. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Cool Spring.

October 7, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale
On Wednesday, the 12th of November next, will be sold at the late residence of John Lord, Senr., late of Wilkinson County, deceased, all the perishable property of the said deceased, consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, one yoke of oxen and cart, corn, fodder, cotton, one gin and running gear, farm utensils, household and kitchen furniture and other articles too tedious to mention. Terms on the day of sale.
Joseph M. Lord
Benjamin Fordham
Admrs

October 7, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson county
 -extract
Whereas, William Wynn, applies to me for letters of administrator upon the estate of William H. Wynn, late of said county, deceased.
 4th day of December, 1851. Wm. O. Beall D.C.C.O

November 4, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's sale
By virtue of an order of the honorable the Inferior court of Wilkinson county, when sitting as a court of ordinary, will be sold before the court house door, in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, on the first Tuesday in January next, within the usual hours of sale, 280 acres of Land, more or less, adjoining land of William Barlow, and James Johnson said and known as the Witt place. Also, at the same time, will be sold, 340 acres, more or less, adjoining lands of David Solomons and James Lewis, all sold as property belonging to the estate of Wiley Smith, late of Wilkinson county deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Terms made known on the day of sale.
Nancy Smith, Adm'x

December 9, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Large Potatoe. Mr. James R. Lewis, of Wilkinson county, has presented us with a Mammoth Sweet Potatoe, the largest we have ever seen. It weighs 11½ pounds and measures 26 inches in circumference. It was forwarded for exhibition at the late Fair in this city, but was misplaced and never reached its destination until Saturday last.

December 21, 1851
The Georgia Telegraph
Guardian'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 courthouse door in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, within the legal hours of sale, a plot of ground, containing one-sixteenth of an acre; more or less, off the Northwest corner of lot number twenty nine, in the town of Irwinton, on which Whipple's grocery store formerly stood; sold for the benefit of Stephen Bennett Whipple, a minor.
Robt. L. Mitchell, Guardian

January 20, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Four months after date, application will be made to the honorable the Inferior Court of Wilkinson county, when sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the land belonging to the minor heirs of Gabriel Jones. Gabriel Jones, Gur'n.

January 27, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale
On Tuesday, the ninth day of March next, will be sold at the residence of Lucinda Etheredge in Wilkinson county, the personal property of Jonah P. Etheredge, late of said county deceased, consisting of one bay mare, one black mare, and two saddles; one watch, one cow, three yearlings, and other articles too tedious to mention; also, a part of the plantation will be rented at the same time. Terms made known on the day of sale.
James Branan, Admr.

February 3 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson County
 -extract
Whereas William J. Pruett applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of Elisha Pruett deceased, late of Wilkinson county.
27th day of January, 1852. E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o

February 24, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale - Will be sold on the first Tuesday in April next, before the Courthouse door in Irwinton, Wilkinson county, by virtue of an order from the Ordinary-when sitting for Ordinary purposes, the following Lots or Parcels of Land belonging to the estate of William H. Wynn, late of said county deceased: Lots No. 282, one half Lot No. 283, and Lot No. 302 whereon Mary Baley now lives, all lying in the Second District of Wilkinson county, sold for the benefits of the heirs of said estate. Terms made know on the day of sale.
William Wynn, Adm'r.

February 24, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson County
 -extract
Whereas Sarah Bragg and John Bragg, applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of Samuel Bragg,  late of said county, deceased:
 12th day of February, 1852. Samuel Beall, Ordinary.

February 24, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson County
 -extract
Whereas, John W. McCullar and Georgia McCullar,  applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of David McCullar late of said county, deceased:
10th day of February, 1852. Samuel Beall, Ordinary.

February 24, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract
Georgia, Wilkinson County- Whereas, James Branan,  applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of  Jonah P. Etheredge,  late of said county, deceased:
 27th day of January, 1852. E. J. Gilbert, c.c.o

February 24, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale
On Tuesday, the ninth day of March next, will be sold, at the residence of Lucinda Etheredge in Wilkinson county, the personal property of Jonah P. Etheredge, late of said county deceased, consisting of one bay mare. one black mare, and two saddles, one watch, one cow, three yearlings, and other articles too tedious to mention; also a part of the plantation will be rented at the same time. Terms made known on the day of  sale.
James, Branan, Admr.

February 24, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract
POSTPONED ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
 lands, belonging to the estate of Col. A. Wright, of Jefferson county, deceased.
No. 202, 5th district, Wilkinson county. A. R. Wright, Adm'r, Louisville, 17th Feb 1852
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February 24, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract
Georgia, Wilkinson County- Whereas, William Cannington (sic Kennington),  applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of Winford Wheeler, late of said county, deceased:
6th day of January, 1852.Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

February 24, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
MARRIED
   On the 1st instant, by Daniel McCook, Esq., Mr. James Beck and Miss Sarah Cearkling (Kirkland), all of Wilkinson county.
  By the same, Mr. James G. Jones and MissCaroline Day, all of Wilkinson county.

March 15, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
MARRIED.   On the 22d ult., by Samuel Beall, Esq., Mr. Matthew Carswell, to Miss Sarah E., eldest daughter of Mr. William O. Bannon, all of Wilkinson county.

March 23, 1852
Federal Union
   Died at his residence, in Wilkinson county, Mr. ARCHIBALD SMITH who was in his 45th year. He has ever been noted for hisliberality and hospitaltiy: at his house as well as for the poor as for the rich, his friends and the stranger ever received there a cordial welcome; a large cirle of his acquaintances and numerous relations and friends to whom many virtures, kind attetnion and charitable acts of this excellent man had endeared him - sorrowfully sympathising with his bereaved wife and children in the their sorrow. - The disease, was a protracted disease. Dropsy, he was confined to his bed three months, and bore it patience and fortitude, he said that the sting of death was all that he feared, for he had a hope and strong hope of enjoying the blessings of an eternal glroy. = He has been a member of the Baptist Church for 20 yers, he was an effection husband, and an indulgetn father, he has gone to enjoy the blessings of the blest, where thre will be n sorrowing to undergo. He has gone, and left a large circle of relatives and friens to mourn his irreparable loss.

March 23, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract
Georgia, Wilkinson County -Whereas William Lord, Guardian for the heirs of Mark Dees, deceased applies to  to me for Letters of Dismission from said Guardianship .
 2nd day of March 1852. Samuell Beall, Ordinary

April 20, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County -Whereas William L. John, applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of  his minor children, vis: Mary John, William John, and James John.  13th day of April 1852. Samuel Beall, Ordinary

April 20, 1852
Federal Union
~excerpt~ Grand Jury April Term. Jurors: Solomon Arnold, Foreman, Edward Hopson. Benjamin F. Ryle, Moses Dykes. Morgan B. Hall, James N. Hall, John H. Hather, Samuel Q. Beall, John M. Clark, Bryant O'Bannon, William Tylor, Jacob Poulk, James Pierce, Lyman A. Hall, Joseph Kinsey, William O'Bannon, David Hudson, James Parks, James R. Leis, William Ross, Morgan B. Kemp, Robert T. D. Fordham

May 25, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County- Whereas, James M. Leavitt,  applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of
John Stokes, late of said county, deceased: May 3d, 1852. Samuell Beall, Ordinary

June 18, 1852
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
NOTICE
RANAWAY from the subscriber's Plantation in Wilkinson county, 8 miles west of Irwinton, in the night of the 6th inst., my two Negro Fellows,LEVI and ASA. Levi is about 22 years old,  6 feet 2 inches high, and well set; has a cheerful and pleasant countenance, and is quite intelligent; can write, and will probably travel with a pass of his own coining; is quite black, and has a knot about the size of a Partridge egg on one of his legs, on the outside, just above the knee.
   Asa is about 21 years old, 5 feet 8 inches high, chunky and well built; is also quiet dark; full African blood.
  They were both raised in Greene county, North Carolina and brought to this State by a trader last fall, and they will doubtless endeavor to make their way back there, as Levi, the leader, has before made this made an effort of the kind.
  A liberal reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery to me of said Negroes, or either of them, or their confinement in any safe Jail so that I get them.
JOHN M. WARE.

June 7 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
OBITUARY. Joseph Adkins died at his residence in Wilkinson County, near Irwinton, on the 29th ult. He has left a bereaved and disconsolate family to mourn his loss. Few better men are left. he was a true and an honest man.

June 22, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Two months after date, application will be made to the Honorable Court of Ordinary, for leave to sell one Lot of Land in the second district of Wilkinson county, belonging to the estate of John Howell, late of Wilkinson county, deceased. May 3d 1862. Sarah Howell, Ex's.

July 20, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Two months after date, application will be made to the Honorable Court of Ordinary, for leave to sell all the real estate of John Hardie,  late of Wilkinson county, deceased. Joel Hardie, Ex'er. July 13

July 27, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract
Georgia, Wilkinson County- Whereas, John Hatcher,  applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of
Sarah Hatcher, late of said county, deceased: July 5th, 1852. Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

July 27, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Whereas, James Cannon, administrator on the estate of Allim (Allen) Cannon, late of said county deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said estate.  1st day of June 1852 Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

July 27, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract ~  Whereas, James Ross and John G. Hogan, Executors on the estate of James Exum,  late of said county deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said estate.  May 3d. 1852 Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

July 27, 1853
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract ~ Georgia, Wilkinson County- Whereas, Arthur E. Cochran,  applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of
Jas W. Todd, late of said county, deceased: June 28 1852. Samuel Beall, Ordinary

July 27, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County- Whereas, James W. Gray,  applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of
Mary J. Gray, late of said county, deceased: 28th day of June,  1852. Samuel Beall, Ordinary

August 10, 1852
Southern Recorder
MARRIED, In Wilkinson county, on the 8th instant, by the Rev. John M. Bright, Mr. Constantine B. Anderson, to Miss Martha M., youngest daughter of A. F. Byington, Esq.

August 17, 1852
Federal Union
  ~excerpt~Died at the residence of his father in Wilkinson county on the 21st of June of Rheumatic inflamation of the brain after an illness of ten weeks, Dr. James W. Todd in the 30th year of his age.

February 24, 1852
Southern Recorder
DIED On the 6ult. at his residence in Wilkinson county, in the forty-eight year of his age, SAMUEL BRAGG, Esq. He has ever been noted for his liberality and hospitality at his house towards the poor as well as the rich. A large circle of acquaintances and numerous friends, to whom the many virtues, kind attentions and charitable acts of this excellent man had endeared him, sorrowfully sympathize with his bereaved wife and children in their loss.

August 31, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE - Agreeable to an order of the honorable the ordinary of Wilkinson county, will be sold on the first Tuesday in October next, at the court house door in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, within the usual hours of sale, one hundred one and a quarter acres Land, being part of Lot No. 299 in the 23d district of Wilkinson county, also, two land warrants for 40 acres each. Said land and warrants to be sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors ofJames Bulloch, deceased. terms made known on  the day. Willis Bulloch, Admr. Aug. 24

August 31, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Georgia, Wilkinson County - Court of Ordinary, June Term, 1852. It appearing to the Court, by the petition of James M. Levitt, that Sarah Lindsey of said county, deceased, did in her lifetime execute to William Tindallher bond, conditioned to execute titles in fee simple to the said William Tindall, for part of Lot of Land No. eighty-eight, containing one hundred acres, more or less, in the fourth district of Wilkinson county, and it further appearing that the said Sarah Lindsey departed this life without executing titles to the said Lot of Land, or in any way providing therefor, and the said William Tindall having transferred said bond over to James M. Levitt, and that the said James M. Levitt having paid the full amount of the purchase price of the said Lot of Land, and the said James M. Levitt having petitioned this court to direct Isaac Lindsey, administrator upon the estate of Sarah Lindsey deceased, to execute to him titles to the said lot of Land in conformity with said bond, it is therefore, hereby ordered, that the notice be given in terms of the law of said applications that all persons concerned, may file their objections, if any they have, why the said Isaac Lindsey, administrator as aforesaid, should not execute titles to the said lot of Land,  in conformity with said bond.
  A true extract from the minutes, this 8th day of June, 1852.
Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

September 28, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
MARRIED .
   On the 2d ult. by Daniel McCook, Esq., at his residence, Mr. James G. Radford to Miss Emeline Pitts -  all of Wilkinson county.
   On the same evening, by Daniel McCook, Esq. Mr. Wm. Etheredge to Miss Amanda Spence - all of Wilkinson county.
  On the 2d inst., by W. B. Shepherd, Esq. Mr. James W. Scott to Miss Martha J. S. Shinholser.
   On the 8th ult, by James Brannon, Esq., Mr. Hugh Dicks to Miss Mary Davis - all of Wilkinson county.

September 28, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
PLANTATION FOR SALE - The subscriber offers for sale, his valuable PLANTATION one mile from Gordon, on the Marion road, containing 220 acres, 80 or 90 acres of cleared Land, under good repair, with a comfortable dwelling and all necessary out houses, also, on the premises is a fine Peach orchard. Persons wishing to purchase, will please call at my residence, five miles east of Gordon, and half a mile from the Central Railroad. JAMES R. LEWIS, Wilkinson county.

October 19, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County - Whereas Mrs. Matilda R. Adkins applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of Joseph Adkins, late of said county deceased.   24th day of September, 1852, Saml Beall, Ordinary

October 19, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County -Whereas James Brannon sic, applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of James W. Pittman, orphan of Wiley M. Pittman, deceased.  1st day of June 1852. Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

October 19, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County - Whereas Margaret Sanders and John M. Lord applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of Green Sanders, late of said county deceased. s 8th day of September, 1852, Saml Beall, Ordinary

October 19, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract ~Georgia, Wilkinson County Whereas Susan Kingery, applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of Daniel H. L. Kingery, orphan of Daniel H. Kingery, deceased. 6th day of September 1852. Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

October 19, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County Whereas Etheldred Ogburn, applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of Mary M. Wright, Dorcas C. Wright, James G. Wright, Isabel F. Wright and Sarah M. Wright, orphans of James Wright, deceased.   1st day of June 1852.Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

November 2, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
Executor's Sale - By virtue of an order of the honorable the court of ordinary of Wilkinson county, will be sold at the court house door in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, on the first Tuesday in November next, within the legal hours of sale, Lot of Land 253 in the 23d district of Wilkinson county, containing 202½ acres. Sold as the property of John Hardie, deceased. Terms on the day of sale. Joel Hardie, Ex'or. sept 14

November 9, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County -Ceiley Wadkins applies for letters of guarddianship for the persons and propertyof David C. Wadkins, John L. Wadkins, William W. Wadkins, Henry H. Eadkins, Mary Eadkins and Martha Wadkins, orphans of Richard Wadkins, deceased. 1st November, 1852 Saml. Beall, Ordinary

November 16, 1852
Southern Recorder
 ~excerpt~  DIED. In Wilkinson county, Nov. 10. MARY MARTHA, only and beloved daughter of Leander and Susan A. E. Rainwater, aged four years one month and twenty days.

November 23, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County - Whereas, Mary C. Folsom and Arthur E. Cochran, applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of James M. Folsom,  late of said county, deceased:  12th day of November, 1852.Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

November 23, 1852
Georgia Telegraph
Administrator's Sale - Under an order of the ordinary of Wilkinson county, will be sold on the first Tuesday in January next, before the courthouse door in Irwinton Wilkinson county, the Land and Negroes belonging to the estate of Jonah P. Etheredge deceased, consisting of 375½ acres of land, more or less, being lot No. 93, and parts of lot No. 94 and No. 119, all adjoining, lying and being in the 4th district in said county. Also, Winney, a negro woman about 43 years old, and the fifth part of Penney, a woman 27 years old, and the sixth part of Hannah, a girl 11 years old. Sold for the benefit of the creditors of said deceased. Terms on day of sale. James Branan, Admr.

November 23, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia Wilkinson County - Whereas Nathaniel C. Hughes applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of Mary W.M. Hooks, orphan of Wm. Hooks, deceased.    8th November, 1852. Saml Beall, Ordinary

November 23, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia Wilkinson County - Whereas James Taylor applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of Sarah Ann Hooks, orphan of Jonathan. Hooks, deceased.   8th November, 1852. Saml Beall, Ordinary

November 23, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~  Georgia, Wilkinson County - Whereas, James F. Goodman, applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of Michael R. Pickle,  late of said county, deceased: 12st day of November, 1852. Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

November 23, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County - Whereas, Moses J. Thompson, applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of
Mary Lord, late of said county, deceased:  29th day of November, 1852. Sam'l Beall, Ordinary

November 23, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia Wilkinson County - Whereas Ceiley Wadkins applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of David C. Wadkins, John L. Wadkins, William W. Wadkins, Henry H. Wadkins, Mary Wadkins and Martha Wadkins, orphans of Richard Wadkins deceased. 1st November, 1852. Saml Beall, Ordinary

November 23, 1852
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia Wilkinson County - Whereas Elizabeth Smith applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of Richard S. Smith, Sarah E. Smith, Archibald J. Smith, Benjamin L. Smith, Francis F. Smith, and George W. Smith, orphans of Archibald Smith, deceased.   8th October, 1852. Saml Beall, Ordinary

January 18, 1853
The Georgia Telegraph
 -extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County - Whereas Thomas Hughes, applies to me for letters of Guardianship for the person and property of John P. Hughes, orphan of Jackson Hughes deceased.  9th day of December, 1852. Saml Beall, Ordinary

February 8, 1853
The Georgia Telegraph
~extract~ Georgia, Wilkinson County - Whereas John Breedlove applies to me for letters of guardianship of the person and property of Ransom Breedlove and Eugenia Breedlove, orphans of Benjamin Breedlove, deceased. this 25th Dec. 1852. Sam'l Beall, Ordinary.

March 22, 1853
Southern Recorder
   ~excerpt~ DIED, of Consumption, in Wilkinson county on 21st Feb. Serena Kinney, consort of Mr. James W. Kinney, deceased, in the 56th year of her age.

November 29, 1853
Southern Recorder
  Will be sold, on the first Tuesday in January next at the Court house door in Irwinton, Wilkinson county, agreeably to an order of the Ordinary of said county, four negro men, Claiborne, Grigg, Randal and Lemon, belonging to the estate of Rozamond T. Whitaker, for the benefit of heirs. Terms cash. Hudson Whitaker, Adm'r. November 15, 1853.

August 23, 1853
Federal Union
Administrator's Sale. By Virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of Wilkinson county will be sold on the first Tuesday in November next at the Court House door in Irwinton, the real estate of Moses M. McDonald consisting of one fraction of Land containng 193.3/4 acres, No. 40, in the 2d District in Wilkinson, and 60 acres more or less being part of Fraction No. 1, in the 3d District of Wilkinson county, to be sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Terms made known on the day of sale. ROBERT ROZAR, Adm'r. Aug 17, 1853

Administrator's Sale. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in Octobr next, before the Court House door in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county within the legal hours of sale the following lands to wit:
  A part of Lot No 230 in the 4th District of said county, containing 111 1-4 acres, joining the lands of J. M. Hall, B B Shepherd, A M Spence, and other-also part of a Lot lying in the 4th District of said county, number not known, being he place whereon the widow Snow now lives containing 41 1-4 acres joining lands of Sam'l Ethridge, J. G. Smith, and others.
  Sold as the property of Thomas Underwood late of said county deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. HANNAH M. UNDERWOOD, Adm'x, SEABORN J. STUBBS,  Adm'r. Aug. 16th, 1853.

November 30 1853
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
LAND FOR SALE The subscriber offers for sale his PLANTATIONS in Wilkinson County, lying on Turkey Creek, one containing three thousand acres of Oak and Hickory land with a good Grist Mill, Dwelling House and all necessary out-buildings. Also one thousand acres about four miles above on the same creek, containing some valuable Hammock and Swamp Lands, with a good Dwelling and all out-buildings on the premises. Persons wishing to purchase can get a bargain in either or both the above places, by calling on the subscriber, living one mile from Cool Spring, Wilkinson County.
Anderson Ingram

February (7)1854
The Southern Recorder
DIED.   In the vicinity of Cool Springs, Wilkinson county, Ga., on Tuesday, the 3d ult., Mary E. Allen, consort of John W. Allen, aged 40 years, leaving her husband and many relations and friends to mourn the loss of an exemplary woman. A. Friend.

March 27, 1854
New York Daily Times
EARTHQUAKES IN GEORGIA - Milledgeville and Macon were visited with slight shocks of an earthquake on the 20th. In regard to the one in Macon,  the Citizen of the 21st, says: "There seems to be some doubt whether the phenomena which occurred here yesterday morning was an earthquake or the effect of some meteorite explosion overhead. At Gordon, Milledgeville, and Forsyth, the same shaking of houses, and rumbling noise like heavy distant thunder, took place, and a correspondent from Forsyth says that some of the villages there distinctly heard the noise over their heads: "The first shock took place here about 6½ A.M., and a second slight one about half an hour afterwards. The house we live in trembled and rocked like a strong man in convulsions, leading to the supposition that it was an earthquake, and nothing else. The direction of the vibration was from southwest to northeast." Of the one in Milledgeville, the Recorder, of the 21st, says: " "The first, which was alarmingly perceptible, occurred about 6:20 o'clock; the last shock, which was very slight, was felt about half an hour later. An old (he would be offended were we to say "the oldest" ) inhabitant says a severe shock had not been experienced at this place since 1810. It was very fitly described by a little child, who observed, "Papa! the house is riding off."

August 21, 1854
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
BURNING OF THE COURTHOUSE IN IRWINTON-  We noticed a few weeks ago since the burning of the Courthouse of Wilkinson county, which was supposed to be the work of an incendiary. At the Superior Court, held there two weeks since, bills of indictment were found against A. V. McArdel, and Milton Beall, charging them with having committed the offense. McArdel was recently Clerk of the Superior Court.-Beall is quite a young man, and of highly respectable connexions. McArdel was immediately committed to jail, but Beall escaped. He was seen soon afterwards in the vicinity of the city and was pursed by Deputy Sheriff Harrison, but succeeded in eluding him. - Macon Messenger.

August 29, 1854
The Georgia Telegraph
A Proclamation. Georgia, By Herschel V. Johnson - Governor of said State - Whereas, official information has been received at this Department that a Murder was committed in the county of Wilkinson, on the 1st day of this Month, upon the body of John M. Spence by one Allen Rogers, and that said Allen Rogers has fled from justice.
  I have thought proper, therefore, to issue this, my Proclamation thereby offering a Reward of One Hundred Dollars for the apprehension and delivery of the said Rogers to the Sheriff of said county and State.
  And I do moreover charge and require all officers , in this State, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend the said Roges, in order that he may be brought to trail for the offence with which he stands charge.
  Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at the Capitol in Milledgeville, this 11th day of August, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty four, and of the Independence of the United States of american the seventy-ninth. Herschel V. Johnson. By the Governor. E. P. Watkins, Secretary of State.
DESCRIPTION. Said Rogers is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, fair complexion, stammers in speech, sandy hair, and pale blue eyes, weighs about one hundred and sixty pounds, and has generall a down look. aug 22

September 5, 1854
The Georgia Telegraph
Notice. The subscriber offers for sale a valuable settlement of land containing (250) two hundred fifty acres of good farming Pine land, lying between Big Sandy and Porters Creek in Wilkinson county, on which is two settlements near Bethel Church, adjoining Milton Burney. Any person wanting to purchase may find the subscriber five miles south of Gordon. J. B. Carroll

Federal Union, Tuesday, 2 October 1855, p. 4:
GEORGIA, Wilkinson county.
Whereas Robert Johnson has applied to me for letters of Administration upon the estate ofJames Johnson, late of this county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters of administration should not be granted. Given under my hand at office this 6th day of September, 1855.   SAM'L BEALL, Ord'y.
Contributed by Mark Byington

Federal Union, Tuesday, 16 October 1855, p. 3:
Administrator's Sale. Will be sold on the First Tuesday in JANUARY next, by virtue of an Order from the Court of Ordinary of Wilkinson county, before the Court House door in Irwinton - 202½ acres of land, lot No. 188 - lot of land No. 177, containing 202½ acres, well improved, lot of land No. 162, with a small improvement, all lying in the 27th District of Wilkinson county; one negro boy about 17 years old, one negro woman Necy, about 23 years old - Terms of sale made known on the day.
ROBERT B. JOHNSON, Adm'r. October 8, 1855
[Note - this must be 26th district - lots are adjacent in 26th, but not in 27th, and said lots are in the 26th district in other Johnson records] Contributed by Mark Byington

Federal Union, Tuesday, 6 November 1855, p. 3:
Administrator's Sale. Will be sold at the late residence of James Johnson, deceased, in Wilkinson county, on Wednesday the 12th day of DECEMBER next, the perishable property of said deceased, consisting of corn, cotton, fodder, horses, wagons, oxen and carts, hogs, cattle, household and kitchen furniture and other articles too numerous to mention. Sale to continue from day to day until all is sold. Terms made known on the day of sale. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. ROBERT B. JOHNSON, Adm'r.
Oct. 30th, 1855 Contributed by Mark Byington

November 6, 1855
The Georgia Telegraph
Afflicting Calamity. We regret to hear that Mrs. Salina Stubbs, wife of Mr. Seaborn J. Stubbs of Wilkinson County, came to her death on the 15th inst., in a most distressing manner. The particulars are as follows: Mr. Stubbs was preparing to remove to his lower plantation, and while Mrs. Stubbs and the servants were enganged in cleaning some furniture, her clothes came in contact with the fire, by which she was working, and her dress (calico) at once was in a flame. by the aid of the servancts, and Mr. Butler who came to her assistance, the fire was extinquished, but not until it had so seriously injured the lady as to ultimately cause her death. Prompt medical attention was had but with no good effect, unless a a partial alleviation of her sufferings. She died in about 13 hours after the accident.
  Mrs. S. was 26 years of age, and much esteemed on account of her many good qualities. She leaves two young children and a large connexion, and many friends to mourn her sad and untimely fate. - Fed. Union.

November 11, 1856
Federal Union
Wilkinson Sheriff Sale. Will be sold on the First Tuesday in December next, before the Court House door in the town of Irwinton, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit:
  One lot of land in the 5th District of Wilkinson county, 202½ acres, more or less, number not known, adjoining the lands of A. F. Byington, Eli Wheeler and others. Levied on as the property of Risden R. Collins, to satisfy two Justices Court fi fas, from the 328th District, G.M., one John Bruner vs Elijah Bales and Risden R. Collins, and one J. Beall vs. Risden Collins. Levies made and returned to me by J. L. Rustin, constable, Oct. 16th, 1856.
    Also, there is one Inferior Court fi fa from Baldwin county, John A. Breedlove vs. Risden Collins, principal, and Isaac Newell, endorser and one Superior Court fi fa from Washington co., Samuel B. Brown, bearer, vs. Risden R. Collins; placed in my hand against said land. Said fi fas now controlled by Joseph Collins.
   Also, one hundred and one-fourth acres of Land, north-east hair of Lot No. 106 in the 5th District Wilkinson county, levied on as the property of D. M. Beck and John Bloodworth to satisfy seven Justices Court fi fas issued from the Justices Court of the 328th Dist. G.M., five in favor of J. M. Clark vs said Beck and Bloodworth, and two in favor of Joel Lesle vs. said Beck and Bloodworth, said fi fas now controlled by C. Bloodworth; the above land tolerable well improved property. Pointed out by J. C. Bower, Plaintiff's Attorney; levied on and returned to me by R. Snow, Constable, June 28th, 1856, said sale suspened by Plaintiff till December sale.
J. Bloodworth, Sh'ff. Oct. 25th, 1856
 Also at the same time and place will be sold:
  One house and lot in Irwinton, containing six acres, more or less, it being the place whereon Briant C. Kingery now lives, adjoining John Freeman, Wm. Taylor and others; levied on as the property of Joseph G. Echols, to satisty a Justice Court fi fa, in favor of John G. Shepherd vs said Echols and others, property pointed out by Briant C. Kingery, and levied on by Jas. H. Bush, constable, and returned to me.
  Also 202½ acres of land, more or less, No. 279, in the 2d Dist. of Wilkinson county, and adjoining lands of Wm. McGowin, John Freeman and others; levied on to satisfy one fi fa issued from the Inferior Court in favor of Jimpsey McGowin vs E T Miller, Trustee for Sarah Miller and William Jackson security. B. Fordham, D. Shff. October 23, 1856.
 

November 26, 1856
The Georgia Telegraph
ADMINISTRATOR' SALE. Will be sold before the courthouse door, within the usual hours of sale, in the town of Dallas, Paulding county on the first Tuesday of March next, one Lot of Land No. 1281, in the 2nd district 3rd section. Sold as the property of Richard Lewis, late of Wilkinson county deceased, for the benefit of heirs of said deceased. Terms made known on the day. James R. Lewis, Adm'r.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Wilkinson Mortgage Sheriff Sale
  Will be sold before the Court House door, in the town of Irwinton, on the first Tuesday in January next the following property to-wit:
  One lot commencing at South West corner of lot No. 167, in the 5th District of said County, and running the line dividing said lot and one hundred and fifty-two until it reaches the margin of Black Creek Swamp, thence down said swamp to Taylors branch and thence straight across to the Western margin of said branch, thence up said margin to the line dividing one hundred and sixty-seven and one hundred and sixty-eight and thence along said line to the beginning corner, containing thirty-eight acres more or less, and all that tract of land lying and being in the 5th District of said county, containing eight two and one quarter acres of lot No. 152 in said District, with the Saw Mill, the said last mentioned tract adjoining the tract above mentioned.   Also Lot No. 151, in the 5th District of said county, and all the timber that will square ten inches, on the lot of land that Hannah Akridge lives on. Also, all that right title and privilege and interest of timber suitable for saw logs of a body of land containing six hundred acres adjoining to No. 152, and thirty-eight acres of lot 91, number conveyed by Dagget to Elijah Bales in 1840, being the right to cut one half of timber, all lying in the said County of Wilkinson, and sold as the property of William Bales, to satisfy a mortgage fi fa in favor of James M. Hall against said Bales.
  Property pointed out in said fi fa. B. Fordham, D. Sh'ff. Oct. 29, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Wilkinson Sheriff Sale.
  Will be sold before the Court House door in the town of Irwinton, on the First Tuesday in January next, the following property, to-wit:
  One dark bay Horse, 7 or 8 years old. Levied on as the proprty of Freeman Coley, to satisfy one fi fa issued from the Wilkinson Superior Court, in favor of Edward H. Bacon vs. said Coley, and Isaac Lindsey, security. Property pointed out by security.
  Also one hundred acres of land, whereon Charles Hooks now lives. Levied on as the property of Charles Hooks, to satisfy one fi fa issued from the Wilkinson Superior Court, in favor of James Pittman vs. John M. Ware, principal, and Charles Hooks and Love Hearndon, endorsers; and one hundred and two and a half acres of land, in the 4th district of Wilkinson county, being part of lot No. 60, and south-east half of said lot. Levied on as the property of Love Hearndon, to satisfy the same fi fa.
  Also, one piece ginghams, 45 yds, one domestic, 50 yds., 120 yards calico, 83 yards ginghams, 100 yards muslin, 26 yards flannel, 5 linen table cloths, 36 yards ginghams, 47 yards linen drilled, 18 summer coats, 1 bed cover, 76 yards muslin delanes, 32 yards ginhams, 53 yards solid prints, 3 umbrellas, 53 yards diapers, 26 yards solid prints, 48 yards ginghams, 10 yards Irish linen, 15 pair Misses shoes, 24 pair kipt booties, 23 pair men's boots, 34 pair children's shoes, 12 pair lady's gaiters, 18 pair lady's booties, 13 pair men's shoes, 2 shot guns, 2 rifles, 12 yards shirting, 10 cloth coats, 30 men's vests, 2 trunks, 21 pair pants, 10 pair brown drawers, 12 under shirts, 36 yards damask diaper, one stalion horse. All levied on as the property of Benjamin Jackson, to satisfy one fi fas issued from the Wilkinson Superior Court, in favor of Roberts & Foote vs. B. Jackson & Co. Benj. Fordham, Dep'y Sh'ff. Nov. 28, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Wilkinson Sheriff Sale-For January.
  Will be sold before the Court House door in the town of Irwinton, on the first Tuesday in January next, within the legal hours of Sale the following property to-wit:
  Fifty acres of Land, more or less, in the 4th District of Wilkinson county number not known, but known as the place whereon
John L. Kinney now lives, to satisfy two Justice Court fi fas issued from the 328th District G. M. B. F. Scott vs: J. L. Kinney. Property pointed out by Plaintiff. Levy made and returned to me by R. Snow Constable.
  Also the Interest of James O. Spann in a negro boy Washington about 18 years old. Levied on by virtue of a fi fa issued from the Superior Court of Wilkinson County E. F. Wood & Co., vs: James O. Spann, now controlled by W. F. Sanford. Said interest pointed out by W. F. Sanford. J. B. Bloodworth, Sh'ff. Nov. 27th, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Administrator's Sale. By virtue of an order of the Honorable Court of Wilkinson county, Will be sold before the Court House door in the town of Irwinton, on the first Tuesday in January next, one half of lot of Land No. 258 in the 23d District of Wilkinson county. Sold as the property of G. E. D. Hogan deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. Also, at the same time and place one bed and bedding and one silver watch. Terms made known on the day. M.  J. THOMPSON, Adm'r. Nov. 15th, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Administrator's Sale. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in January next, at the Court House door in Irwinton, Wilkinson county the following property to-wit:
  One hundred and fifty acres of land number not known, but joining lands of M. J. Carswell, Miss Ruth Moore, Isaac Stephens and others, the place whereon the lateElizabeth O'Bannon lived. Also one negro woman Amanda about thirty-seven or thirty-eight years of age and her three children, Susan a girl about seven years old, Tom a boy about four, Charles a boy about ten months old, Isabella a girl sixteen years old, Jim a man about twenty-nine or thirty years old. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Elizabeth O'Bannon deceased. William O'Bannon, Adm'r. Nov. 19th, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of Edward Hickman, late of Wilkinson county, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having demands against said estate, will preent them in terms of the law. GEO. W. TARPLEY,  Adm'r. Nov. 22, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Georgia, Wilkinson county
  Whereas, Lucinda S. Pearson applies to me for letters of Guardianship to the person and property of Lewis J. Pearson, Jonah G. Pearson and Analizer Pearson, orphans of Jackson Pearson.
  These are therefore to cite all concerned to be at my office within the time prescribed by law to show cause, if any they have, why said letters of Guardianship should not be granted.
  Given under my hand at office, this 11th day of December, 1859 SAM'L BEALL, Ord'ry.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Notice. By virture of an order from the Ordinary of Wilkinson county, will be sold on the first Tuesday in February next, before the Court House door, in Walker county, forty acres of land, being one half of Lot. No. 117, 9th district, 4th section, of said county.
  Also, on the same day, before the Court House door in Wilkinson county, one hundred acres of land, lying in said county, number not recollected. Sold for a division among the heirs of Griffin Smith. Terms on the day. D. W. Smith, B. W. Bell, Guardians. Nov. 29, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Notice. Sixty days after date application will be made to the Ordinary of Wilkinson county, for leave to sel the Lands belonging to the Orphans of Griffin Smith, deceased; for a division. D. W. SMITH, B. W. BELL, Guar's Nov. 29, 1856

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Notice to All Whom It May Concern. I shall apply, sixty days after date, to the Ordinary of Wilkinson county, to be dismissed from the further administration of the estate of Alexander Kirkland, deceased, on the ground that I am going to move out of the county. JAMES TEMPLES. Iwinton Dec. 1, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
  Sixty days after date, application will be made to the honorable Ordinary of Wilkinson county for leave to sell the Negroes belonging to the estate of Mary Martin, late of Washington county, decased. JOHN MARTIN, Guardian. Irwinton Dec. 1, 1856

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Sixty days after date, application will be made to the Honroable the Ordinary of Wilkinson county, for leave to sell all the real estate belonging toBenjamin Jackson, late of said county, deceased.  R. A. STANLEY, Adm'r. Dec. 2nd, 1856.

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Notice. All persons indebted to Benj. Jackson, late of Wilkinson county, deceased, are requested to settle immediately, and those having demands against said deceased, will please hand them in.  R. A. STANLEY, Adm'r. Dec. 2nd, 1856

January 6, 1857
Federal Union
Wilkinson Sheriff Sale.   Will be sold before the Court House door in the town of Irwinton, on the First Tuesday in February next, the following property, viz:
   Two hundred two and half acres of land more or less, number not known, but the place whereon F. P. Crutchfield now lives, known as the Wit place. Levied on as the property of James Taylor, to satisfy two fi fas issued from the Wilkinson Superior Court in favor of Patten & Lane vs. Jas. Taylor, one of which N. A. Carswell is endorser.
  Also four hundred and fifty five acres of land, more or less, lying in the 2nd and 3rd districts of Wilkinson county, numbers not known, but the place whereon John M. Smith now lives. Levied on as the property of said Smith, to satisfy one fit fa issued from the Wilkinson Inferior Court in favor of N. B. & H. Weed vs Knight & Smoth, property pointed out by James C. Bower, Pl'ffs At'ty.
  Also one lot or parcel of land, as the property of Warren Lindsey, containing 202 ½ acres, more or less, adjoining lands of John Freeman, Epsey Robertson, and others, number knot known, but the place whereon Seaborn Jones now lives. Levied on to satisfy one Justice Court fi fa issued from the Justices Court in the 329th district, G. M., in favor of Lewis Deans vs. said Lindsay. Levied on and returned to me by Samuel Brady, constable. B. FORDHAM, Dep'y Sh'ff. Dec. 22nd, 1856.

February 2, 1857
The Columbus Enquirer
Murder! ---$500 Reward!!
WILL, be paid for the apprehension of George Slaughter, who murdered William E. Green, on the 24th December last, at Rogers Store, Laurens county, Ga. He has since been pursued as far as Jacksonville, Fla, where it was ascertained that he sold his horse and gun, about 30 miles from the above named place, and then went on to Jacksonville and put up at a hotel for the purpose of taking a boat. On the day that the boat left for Charleston (touching only at Florandina) he was seen to go on the boat sometime before its departure, but the captain and managers can give no account of him of the voyage, so it is supposed he went aboard and came off again in order to deceive his pursuers, and is still lurking about in Florida, or Dale county, Ala., where he has relatives or somewhere in Georgia. At Jacksonville he assumed the name of John Thompson.
Eason Green,
My address is Stevensville, Wilkinson county, Ga.
Jesse J. Green,
Benj. C.Green
Marshall H. Green
Description. - Slaughter is about 19 or 20 years old, slender built, black eyes, dark hair, 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, quick spoken, downward look, thin visage, no beard without they are artificial, generally wore long hair, has an awkward uncouth appearance, stoops forward in walking, and weighs 110 or 120 pounds.
  The above reward will be cheerfully paid for the apprehension and delivery or lodgment in some Jail, that he may be dealt with in terms of the law.

July 7, 1857
Federal Union
MARRIED, In Wilkinson county, on the 9th ult, by Rev. James Granade, Mr. Zacheriah Moore of Washington county to Miss
Mary F. Jackson, daughter of James Jackson Esq., of Wilkinson county.

December 8, 1857
Macon Weekly Telegraph
MARRIED
   In Wilkinson County on the evening of the 12th ult., by the Rev. G. R. McCall, Col. E. Tressillian Napier of Macon, to Miss Eugenia Carswell, daughter of W. E. Carswell, Esq. of Wilkinson.

December 15, 1857
Southern Recorder
Married. On the 2d instant, by the Rev. G. R. McCall, NIMROD J. BROWN to Miss  RUTH M. WHIPPLE, both of Wilkinson coounty.

June 8, 1858
Southern Recorder
MARRIED. In Irwinton, on Thursday, 20th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Corley, N. A. CARSWELL, Esq, to Miss ELLEN P. R. RAINES, all of that place.
  On the 29th of May, at ther mother's residence in Wilkinson county, by Wm. A. Hall, Esq., Mr. WM. A. STUCKEY to Miss
NANCY THOMAS.

July 20, 1858
The Georgia Telegraph
Obituary.   Departed this life, on the morning of the 7th inst., after a severe illness of 20 days, of Typhoid Fever, at the residence of her father, in Wilkinson county, Ga., Miss Martha Ann Elizabeth, oldest daughter of Wm. W. and Elizabeth D. Pierce, in the 20th year of her age. At the time of her death, she was a consistent member of the Baptist Church, to which she united herself in 1854, and had lived a faithful member ever since, and in her last moments she spoke to her parents, relatives and friend, not to weep for her. "For we know that if our house of this tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building of God-a house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens" 5th chap., 1st verse Paul to Cor.
  She leaves to mourn her loss, a large circle of friends, as there was none who know her but liked her. As she lived, she died, a Christian, and passed from our sight.
"Weep not for me my parents, dear,
I am not dead, but sleepeth here."
J.A.M.

August 3, 1858
Georgia Weekly Telegraph
DIED. In Irwinton Ga., on Sunday the 25th inst., after an illness of six days, Mrs. Rebecca M. Cochran, consort of Hon. A. E. Cochran, of Brunswick, Geo., in her 31st year. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and died as she had lived, in hopes of a happy immortality beyound the grave.

August 11, 1858
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
$500 REWARD
RANAWAY OR STOLEN from Oren Davis, in Wilkinson county, Ga. on the night of the 31st July, the following described Negroes, to wit:
     SAM, about 40 years old, dark complexion, and very rotten teeth, and has a notch in his ear, weighs 165 to 170 pounds, thick built.
    BEN, about 30 years old, dark skin, and has a notch in his front teeth, is large built, raw boned, and will weigh about 175-180 pounds.
   CHARLES, about 18 years old, dark skin, low built, and will weight about 130  to 140 pounds.
   JEF, a mulatto boy, 17 years old, medium height, and will weigh about 125 to 130 pounds.
   ANN, a dark skin woman, spare made and quick motion, speaks quick when spoken to, about 25  or 30 years old.
   NANOE, a yellow girl 18 years old, spare made, and will weigh about 125 to 140 pounds.
   LINDA, a dark skin girl, 16 years old, weighs about 125 or 126 pounds.
   ALICE, a dark skin girl, weighs 130 pounds, chunkey built.
   I order the above reward for the Negroes with the Thief, and proof to convict him, or Fifty Dollars for each of the Negroes.
OREN DAVIS

August 31, 1858
The Georgia Telegraph
Stolen Negroes Recovered
The eight negroes stolen from the plantation of Oren Davis of Wilkinson county, have ben overtaken together with two white men who enticed them to run away. They were found secreted in a swamp near the Oconee River, waiting for the excitement to wear off; but while some hunters were driving through the swamp they stumbled upon the negroes and white me, for the arrest of whom a reward was offered by Mr. Davis. Fed. Union, 24th.

October 12, 1858
The Weekly Georgian
 excerpt
Irwinton, Ga. Oct. 7, 1858
   I have also to communicate the painful intelligence of a homicide which was committed here this evening about 8 o'clock. The parties (both residents, of the village,) were Dr. Joseph Golden and Mr. John E. Wiggins. The former received three stabs from a knife in the leg and thigh, the last severing the fermal artery and producing death in a few minutes. There has been no arrest of Wiggins up to this time, though he is being pursued, and is expected to be soon overtaken.

~extract~ Bill for Divorce
Clarissa Rolly, vs. Harry Rolly.
minutes of Wilkinson Superior Court April Term 1858. GEO. W. TRAPLEY, Cl'k.

~excerpt~ John Burke, Adm'r on the estate of Wiley A. M. Phillips, late of said county deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said administration.
24th day of June, 1859. James C. Bower Ord'y,

~excerpt~ Joel Hardie, Executor of the last will and testament of John Hardie, late of said county, deceased, applies to me for lettrs of Dismission from said Executorship
this July 21st, 1859. James C. Bower, Ord'ry.

~excerpt~ George, W. Tarpley, Admistrator on the estate of Edward Hickman, deceased applies to me for letters of dismission from said Admiminstrations.
 21st April, 1858. James C. Bower, Ord'y.

~excerpt~ R. F. and W. H. Rozar, admiistrators de bonis non, on the estate of Moses M. McDonald, late of said county, decased, apply to me for letters of dismission from said trust.
  at Irwinton, this March 1st, 1859. James C. Bower, Ord'y.

June 7, 1859
Weekly Georgia Telegraph
$50 Reward
Broke jail at Irwinton, Ga., on the night of the 13th inst., Meridith Honeycutt, alias Dick Honeycutt, alias Dick Leathers, who was charged with the offense of negro stealing. Said Honeycutt is about 25 years old, fair skinned, light hair, weights about 130 pounds, has a down look when spoken to and is naturally a mean looking man. The above reward will be paid for his arrest so I can get him. M. Deason, Jailer.

December 14, 1859
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
PUBLIC SALE OF LAND & Negroes At Station No. 15, Central R. R.
The undersigned, having determined to withdraw from the planting business, will sell at public outcry on TUESDAY, 20 DECEMBER NEXT, HIS PLANTATION
   At Myrtle Spring, Wilkinson county, Ga. and at the same time, offer for sale 45 Likely Negroes.
   The Plantation lies on Commissioners' creek, at No. 15, Central Railroad-eight hours right from Savannah and two hours from Macon or Milledgeville. It contains 1,062 1/2 acres of Upland, Creek and Branch Bottoms. About half cleared,( the remainder fine woods) suitable for the production of Corn, Cotton and Rice.
   About half the cleared Land, FRESH-none worn out Being located near the Depot, it presents the rare inducements of an entire saving of hauling, freights, commissions and storage-the proprietor acting as he own factor, and always finding ready sale for his crop at the Gin House.
   The place has good Log Cabins, Gin House and Screw, with convenient lots of Stock, Springs in every field, one of them Mineral, and it affords one of the handsomest sites for a Dwelling in the State fronting on the Railroad. Good Saw and Grist Mills 1 1/2 miles off, and a fine supply of timber on the premises, which can be sawed on shares. Also, plenty of FISH and GAME at hand.
  The Negroes are among the best ever offered for sale in Georgia. STOCK, PROVISIONS and PLANTATION TOOLS, will also be sold
TERMS
  For the Land, one half Cash, the balance in one and two years. The Negroes will be sold on a Cash basis, but special arrangements may be made for indulgence. call and examine the premises.
J.H.R. WASHINGTON
Persons from a distance will find accommodations at the Depot.
(Note- Stoneman's raiders burned the grist mill and saw mills in August 1864)