Death of Mrs. Andrew
We sympathies with Bishop Andrew, upon seeing the announcement of the
death of his wife - a most excellent companion, in the Christian
Advocate.
She died at Oxford Georgia, April 24th, after a protracted and painful
illness. She is said to have been a woman of fine intellect - of
deep purity - and of great benevolence.
She had been the wife of the Bishop for 26 years.
The Jonesborough Whig, and Independent Journal, (Jonesborough, TN)
Wednesday, June 01, 1842; Issue 3; col B -
transcribed by, Amanda Jowers
Vernon Courier, Lamar county, AL, January 29, 1891
HELPLESS OLD SOLDIER – An Old Confederate Soldier is Burned to
Death
At Covington, Ga. the other day, the resident of John S. Davis and
wife, an aged couple was burned. John V. Woodson, a helpless
Confederate veteran, was a boarder in the house, occupying an upstairs
room. He gave the alarm and aroused Mrs. Davis, who slept in the
room below. The old lady, with great difficulty, saved her
husband’s life by throwing him out of the window. She then tried
to reach Woodson by breaking in the door of his room, but was unable to
do so and the helpless old soldier perished in the flames.
Submitted by Veneta McKinney
P. F. Hutchins Died While Waiting On Customer.
Covington, Ga. Nov. 16,Mr. Frank Hutchins, a prominent merchant, while
waiting on a customer this afternoon at 2 o'clock fell dead.
Mr. Hutchins was not a robust man, but for sometime he has been in bad
health. He leaves a wife, and three children, one boy and two
girls, and scores of friends to mourn his loss.
Date: 1908-11-17; Paper: Augusta Chronicle
JOSEPH MEADOR DIES AT COVINGTON SUNDAY
Covington, Ga. Feb. 15.—(Special)—Joseph Meador, aged 87, was found
dead in bed at the home of his son, Judge A D. Meador.
He was in town Saturday afternoon and retired about 10 o'clock that
night in his usual health.
He is survived by one son, A. D, Meador, of Covington; three brothers,
Henry B., of Oxford; R. N., and J. W. Meador, of Leguin.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Walker Combs, pastor of the
First Baptist church. Interment will follow at Anderson chapel about
three miles south of Covington
Date: 1921-02-15; Paper: Columbus Ledger
Mayor of Covington L.A. Clark Dead
One of the Most Popular Men In Newton County Died, Eight Years In
Public Life
Covington Ga. May 29 Hon. L.A. Clarks, mayor of Covington, and one of
the most popular young men of this community died yesterday morning
after a three day's illness of typhoid-pneumonia.
Mr. Clarke was thirty-three years of age he was born, reared and lived
all his life in Covington. For the last eight or ten years he has been
connected with the city government in different capacities. At the time
of his death he was serving his third term as mayor and would doubtless
have been re-elected without opposition for another term, Progressive,
public-spirited and patriotic, he has rendered the city valuable
service as a public servant and has contributed much
to the moral and material upbuilding of the community. Few young
men or this section possessed more general popularity and his untimely
death is the source of great sorrow to his numerous friends here and
elsewhere.
In June, 1903, he was married to Miss Florence Millen, niece of Hon.
John F. Barclay, of Atlanta, who survives him. The deceased also leaves
his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Date: 1907-05-30; Paper: Augusta Chronicle
DEATH Of MR. TREADWELL IN COVINGTON YESTERDAY
Special to The Chronicle
Covington. Ga.. Dec. 22,—Hardy Treadwell, a well known citizen, died at
the home of his sister, Mrs. A. Peek near Oxford at the age of 66,
death being caused from a stroke of paralysis.
The deceased was born and reared near Oxford, graduating from Emory
college, in the class of 1858 with Bishop Haygood and others, enlisted
in the Confederate army at the beginning of hostilities and served
through-out that conflict with single loyalty and bravery. After the
war he taught school in this county, later removing to Atlanta, where
he became engaged in other lines of work. For fifty years he was a
devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The surviving members of the family are five children, as follows;
Perry and Forest Treadwell of Columbus; Will Treadwell, of Oxford: Mrs.
Frank Hartley, of Macon, and Miss Mae Treadwell, a missionary to Brazil
under the direction of the North Georgia conference. Methodist
Episcopal church. South.
Date: 1906-12-23; Paper: Augusta Chronicle
J.C. Swann
Highly Respected Citizen of Covington Passed Away Early Yesterday
Morning
Special to The Chronicle.
Covington, Ga. March 9—Hon. J.C.Swann a well-known and Influential
citizen died at his home in this city at an early hour this morning
after a week's illness of inflammation of the stomach.
Mr. Swann, was fifty-seven years of age and for the last twenty-five
years has been a resident of this city, during which time he has
conducted an extensive mercantile business, besides managing with
signal success various other commercial enterprises. He was a man of
wonderful energy and perseverance which, coupled with superb business
abilities, enabled him to build up a large fortune.
At the time of his death Mr. Swann was at the head of the following
concerns; Covington Cotton Mills Bank of Newton County; Eagle Gold
Mines, of Logan. Idaho; Swann-Davis Mercantile Company and a director
of the Covington & Oxford Street Railway Company. For a number of
years he has been, a valued member of the board of county commissioners
and was recently made chairman of that body. At different times during
his twenty-five years of residence in Covington he has served the town
as mayor and member of the city council. While always a strict business
man, devoting little time the social affairs of life he was ever genial
and accommodating and ready to lend a helping hand to those less
fortunate than himself.
The deceased is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter.
The Interment took place in this city at 4: 30 this afternoon.
Date: 1906-03-10; Paper: Augusta Chronicle
Death of Mr. Lewis K. Miller.
On Saturday January 28th, the little city of Covington was startled by
the sad news of the death of Mr. Lewis K. Miller.
His death was unexpected. Covington has lost one of its most honored
and progressive citizens. He was a consistent member and trustee of New
Hope Baptist church and in his death the church sustains a great loss.
The funeral services were conducted on Monday morning at 9 o'clock by
Rev. E. P. Johnson, assisted by Revs, T. Baker and F M. Simmons at New
Hope Baptist church.
The services were very impressive, The choir sang one of his favorite
hymns "There is rest for the weary "
His remains were taken to Atlanta, accompanied by his wife and two
sisters, Miss Alice B . Miller at Savannah and Miss Frankie Norris of
Atlanta, and several friends, among whom were Messrs. K. T. Daniel, R.
F.Wight, and J. C. Coleman.
The bereaved; wife and family have the deepest sympathy of the entire
community.
Date: 1899-02-04; Paper: Savannah Tribune
Death of Hon. John J Floyd
It is our painful duty to record the death of Hon. John J. Floyd, one
of our oldest and best citizens, which occurred at his residence in
Covington on last Sunday night, of typho-malarial fever, aged 74 years.
Judge Floyd was a native of Morgan County, Ga., but had been a citizen
of Covington for more than 50 years. He was one of the ablest criminal
lawyers in Georgia, and has served, with distinction upon the bench of
this circuit. He has filled many positions of honor and public trust in
our State, and ranked among the ablest lawyers in Georgia,
During the latter part of January he was stricken down with the fearful
disease which finally resulted in his death on Sunday night, the 11th
of March. He had no fears of death, and often expressed his readiness
to die whenever the time should come. His greatest desire was that he
might die easily. He gradually grew weaker, as the disease preyed upon
his vitals, and on Sunday night his grand spirit passed out of its
earthly tenement and returned to the God who gave it, as quietly and
sat gently as the falling to sleep of a young child upon its mother's
breast. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the services
being conducted: by his pastor, Revs. W. F. Robinson, and A. G. Hagood
and G. W. Stone, of Oxford, and Rev. J. N. Bradshaw, of Covington A
large number of sorrowing citizens followed his remains to the grave in
the new cemetery, then attesting their respect for the memory of one
distinguished fellow citizen. As a mark of general respect to the
memory of Judge Floyd, all business in Covington was suspended during
the funeral exercises.
Date: 1883-03-15; Paper: Augusta Chronicle
