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Wilkinson County, Georgia
Obituaries and Death Notices
ADKINS
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 friend and an honest man.
[Macon Weekly Telegraph, 07 Sep 1852
- Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
CARNES
Died, near Irwinton Wilkinson county, Ga., Jan. 11 1863, of Dyspeptic Consumption, THOMAS P. CARNES, of this city,
in the 28th year of his age. Thus has passed from amongst us a useful member of society—one who was beloved and
respected by all who knew him. As a son he was ever dutiful; as a brother, gentle and kind; and as a friend, firm
and steadfast. The disease which resulted in the death of this estimable young man was, doubtless, contracted while
a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware, where he was confined twenty-one months, and, ever since his return home, he
has been a constant sufferer; but his indomitable energy would not allow him to cease from his labors—that of a
printer—until he was forced to do so by the swift ravages of his disease. Hoping that a change would prove beneficial,
besought the salubrious air of the country, but the experiment proved unavailing. The dread fiat had gone forth,
and Death —that ruthless destroyer—sought him out, and placed its icy hand upon his lips, and the once happy home
that so recently had claimed him as one of its members, is now shrouded with the gloomy mantle of grief and sadness.
Although our deceased friend made no public profession of religion, yet his brother, in a letter to one of his
friends, states that he had for some time previous to his death been a constant and attentive reader of the Book
of Life, and expressed belief that a great change had been wrought within him. He was conscious of his approaching
dissolution, and exhibited no symptom of fear or regret. He entreated those near not to weep for him; and, soon
after, in a clear voice called to his bedside all that were present, and bade them an affectionato "good-bye"
His death was calm, tranquil and easy, and gave
his surviving relatives and friends evidence that he would exchange this earthly existence of suffering and misery
for a glorious immortality beyond the grave. [Macon Weekly Telegraph
31 Jan 1868 - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
CHAMBERS
Death of a Prominent Young Merchant
Gordon, Oct. 7.—Mr. A. R. Chambers, a very prominent merchant of our town, died this morning. His remains will
be interred at Irwinton tomorrow at 2 o'clock
[Macon Weekly Telegraph, 08 Oct 1888 - Submitted by a Friend of Free
Genealogy]
HATFIELD
Irwinton, April 6 — Mrs. S.W. Hatfield, one of the oldest and most highly respected ladies of this county, died
here on yesterday afternoon in her 82 year. She was the mother and Grandmother of some of the best families of
Wilkinson county and a host of relatives and friends mourn her death. Her funeral will take place this afternoon
[Macon Weekly Telegraph, 06 Apr 1894 - Submitted by a Friend of Free
Genealogy]
MCARTHUR
He Saw The "Comet" Twice In His Life
John McArthur, of Crisp, Dies at the Age of 82, Remembers Former Visit
CORDELE, Oct 7.—John McArthur, one of Cordele's oldest citizens, who died on Saturday night at the age of 82 years,
at the home of his son, Dr. T. J. McArthur. was one of the few citizens of the state who saw Halley's comet upon
both Its appearances In the heavens, Mr. McArthur was 9 years of age when the comet first appeared, and was living
with his parents in Wilkinson county, near lrwinton He stated that at the time of the second appearance of the
"tramp" of the skies in 1910 that upon Its first appearance the comet was much brighter than at the second
appearance and could be seen readily by the naked eye. He recalled vividly the amusing incidents of superstitious
Negroes and some white people, believing, that the coming of the comet was a sign of the ending of the world. He
said that it was impossible to get some of the slaves to work because of their exceeding great fright at the heavenly
visitor.
[Macon Weekly Telegraph, 08 Oct 1912 - Submitted by a Friend of Free
Genealogy]
PORTER - Died in Georgia - T.R. Porter,
of Wilkinson county. [The Daily Constitution, Atlanta Georgia Oct. 22,
1876 - submitted by Shauna Williams]
REAGIN
Wash Reagin, a Negro confined in jail on the charge of stealing an umbrella,
in Irwinton, died on last Saturday night. [Georgia Weekly Telegraph,
29 Oct 1880 - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
WILLIAMS
DEATH OF EDITOR WILLIAMS OF THE IRWINTON BULLETIN
IRWINTON Ga., Aug. 27.—Mr. J. F. Williams, editor of the Irwinton Bulletin, and quite a prominent news-paper man,
died at his residence in Irwinton, Ga., on Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock after a serious Illness of three months.
He is survived by his children, Mr. Williams, of Dublin, Ga. Misses Hattie and Marie, Master Frank and Lindsay
Williams.
[Macon Weekly Telegraph, 28 Aug 1907 - Submitted by a Friend of Free
Genealogy]
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