"The
instances of longevity are, R. Rosier, Sen; John Meadows and Wm. Jenkin,
who lived to an advanced age. Mr. Myers died at 80; Mr. Bloodworth, 80;
Thomas Gray, a soldier of the Revolution, 81; Wm. Bivins, a soldier of
the Revolution, 83; Mrs. Jackson, 82; Josiah Ramage, 90; Wm. Fraser, 80,
were living twelve months since. Mrs. Marshall was over 90 when she died;
Mr. Hatfield, 80; Mrs. Clay, 90; Rev. R. Taliaferro, 88; Wm. Chambers,
90.' From Historical collections of Georgia: Rev. George White,
1854. c.1853
"To the list of settlers given by White, may be added: Nathaniel Cannon,
James Cannon, Thomas Dickson, William Dickson, Isaac Hall, William Hall,
Robert Ridley, Everett Ridley, David Delk, the first Clerk of the Superior
Court; Robert Hatcher, James P.H. Campbell, and John S. Barry. The last
mentioned pioneer was a teacher. He studied law at Irwinton, after which
he removed to the north-west and became Chief-Executive of the State of
Michigan. Governor Barry held office as a Democrat, from, 1842 to 1864."
Source: Georgia's landmarks, memorials and legends, Lucian Lamar
Knight, 1913-1914
J Thomas J. McArthur 1906------John W. Lindsey 1906
Amos Whitaker Family
