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John Allen, 1805-1886, Lowndes County

Rural farmouse

John Allen, born in 1805 in Barnwell District, South Carolina, was a pioneer settler of Lowndes County, Georgia. Along with his widowed mother and brothers, he moved to the Naylor District in 1834. A twice-married father of seventeen children, he served in the 1838 Indian War as part of the Lowndes County militia. His descendants played a significant role in the region’s history. John Allen passed away in 1885 and was buried at Good Hope Baptist Church. This article explores his family, legacy, and contributions to early Lowndes County.

Timothy Alderman, 1801-1881 Brooks County

Grave of Timothy Alderman, 1801-1881

Timothy Alderman (19 Feb 1801 – 28 Feb 1881) was a prominent citizen of Brooks County, Georgia. Born in New Hanover County, North Carolina, he moved to Georgia in 1816 and later settled in Lowndes County, where he built a successful farming and cattle-raising enterprise. He married Sarah Williams in 1822, and together they raised 11 children. Alderman served as Tax Collector and Receiver of Tax Returns for Brooks County. Though he was a devoted supporter of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, records dispute whether he was an official member. He and his wife are buried at Bethel Church.