Pulaski County GA

Pulaski Greys: Company K, 49th Georgia Volunteer Infantry

Company K, 49th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia, C. S. A., as compiled by the late A. C. Pipkin. (Fourth Company, from Pulaski County) S. M. Manning, captain. Enlisted March 4, 1862; elected lieutenant-colonel, March 22, 1862; mortally wounded at Cedar Run, Va., August 9, 1862; died, 1862. H. H. Whitfield, first lieutenant. Enlisted March 4, 1862; promoted to captain, March 22, 1862; resigned, June 27, 1863. John H. Pate, second lieutenant. Enlisted March 4, 1862; promoted to first lieutenant, March 22, 1862; promoted to captain, June 27, 1862; elected major, July 28, 1863. E. A. Smith, second … Read more

Biography of M. H. Boyer

Born in Sandersville, Georgia, September 4, 1878, the son of Miribeau and Vivian Skrine Boyer, of Sandersville, Georgia. Education obtained in the Hawkinsville High School. He read law in the office of Col. Thos. C. Taylor, and was admitted to the bar under Judge C. C. Smith on June 23, 1898. Appointed solicitor of the County Court of Pulaski County by Governor Candler, and was twice appointed to this office by Governor Terrell, retiring voluntarily on December 31, 1907. He continued-to practice law in Hawkinsville until he was elected to the office of Solicitor General of the Oconee Circuit on … Read more

Muster Roll of Georgia Militia – District 384-J

Muster Roll of Georgia Militia, Pulaski County, Georgia, March 4, 1862 – District 384-J Oliver Hall, captain Z. L. Davis, first lieutenant Wm. DeShazo, second lieutenant David Buchan, third lieutenant Alex Reagans Jas. M. Buchan Wm. English Elisha Thompson John Lester H. L. Barnes G. W. Williams Amos Floyd Henry Graves John Blount David Sapp Luke Sapp, Jr. John Atkinson James M. Lancaster Wm. G. Allen T. L. Allen T. S. Allen Z. R. Edins T. D. Horne Frederick Floyd Berry Armstrong John Holland S. W. Bellflowers Matthew Coody David Willis Burnell Bryant Thomas Bryant J. W. Simpson Willis Handcock … Read more

Pulaski County, Georgia Treasurers 1866 – 1929

Treasurers of Pulaski County Georgia for the years of 1866-1929. S. W. Taylor, Jan. 22, 1866 E. B. Gilbert, Sept, 14, 1868 Edward B. Gilbert, Feb. 7, 1871 John M. Stokes, Jan. 10, 1973 John W. Lancaster, Jan. 13, 1875 Office abolished by vote, Jan. 27, 1877 D. G. Fleming, Jan. 13, 1881 W. A. Ferguson, Jan. 9, 1883 C. M. Davis, Jan. 10, 1885 C. M. Davis, Jan. 8, 1887 C. M. Davis, Jan. 8, 1889 C. M. Davis, Jan. 10, 1891 C. M. Davis, Jan. 6, 1893 W. L. Turner, Jan. 9, 1895 W. A. Ferguson, Oct. 19, … Read more

Biography of James Patrick McGriff

The name of McGriff is inseparably linked with the early history of Pulaski County. James Patrick McGriff, the subject of this sketch, is the son of Patrick Thomas McGriff and Frances Sutton McGriff. He was born in Pulaski County, May 31, 1869. He received his early education in the schools of Hawkinsville and later had extensive training at Eastman’s Business School in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., graduating from there in 1886. Returning home, he engaged in the mercantile business until 1893. During that year he, was elected to the position of clerk and treasurer of the City of Hawkinsville, and served … Read more

Biography of Washington Leonidas Grice

A family tree would show four Grices in a direct line, all residents of Johnston County, North Carolina: Francis, who died in 1750, a copy of whose will appears in the published Colonial Records of North Carolina; his son, William, a Revolutionary soldier; and next, Stephen, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions, and his son, Garry, who in his youth was a civil engineer and laid out the town of Goldsboro, North Carolina. In 1822, Judge Stephen Grice, with his wife, who was formerly Miss Sally Simms, with their family, moved to Newton County, Georgia, … Read more

Regimental Band of Musicians, Eighth Georgia

Roster of soldiers who served in the Regimental Band of Musicians, Eighth Georgia. These men were primarily from Pulaski County, GA. A. H. Affleck-(Detailed from Co. G) June 1, 1861 (see roster Co. G). A. A. Marck-Co. A, June 1, 1861; succeeded Affleck as leader, January, 1862 (see Co. A). A. Starowski-Co. G, June 1, 1861 (see Co. G). John A. Young-Co. G, June 1, 1861; elected lieutenant, afterwards captain (see Co. G). John H. Lowery-Co. G, June 1, 1861; killed at First Manassas (see Co. G). F. Schwab-June 1, 1861 (see Co. C). Chas. Henry Speer-June 1, 1861 (see … Read more

Biography of Thomas E. Lovejoy

Among the historic landmarks that took rank and prominence in the days of “Georgia’s Aristocratic Knighthood” was “Old Spalding,” in Macon County, Georgia, and it was here that Thomas E. Lovejoy, the eldest son of the late P. H. and Henrietta Lovejoy, was born, sixty years ago. Graduating in the schools of Hawkinsville, he later finished his business course in Poughkeepsie, New York. He began his career in the grocery business with T. R. Wilcox, under the firm name of Wilcox & Lovejoy, in Hawkinsville. Very soon he became assistant cashier of the Planters Bank of this city, continuing in … Read more

Pulaski County, Georgia Clerks Of Inferior Court

Clerks of Inferior Court for Pulaski County, Georgia from the years 1809-1866. John Rainey, May 4, 1809 David Gertman, Nov. 2, 1809 Joseph Wood, Oct. 29, 1811 Washington Lancaster, Jan. 9, 1816 Robert Moreland, Jan. 13, 1818 Robert Moreland, Jan. 11, 1820 Joshua R. Wimberly, Jan. 29, 1822 G. B. Gardner , Jan. 14, 1824 (Deceased) Westly Yarbrough, Feb. 9, 1825 Westly Yarbrough, Jan. 17, 1826 Joseph Carruthers, April 29, 1829 Joseph Carruthers, Jan. 12, 1830-Jan. 11, 1832 Joseph Carruthers, Jan. 11, 1832-Jan. 14, 1834 Joseph Carruthers, Jan. 14, 1834-Jan. 16, 1836 Joseph Carruthers, Jan. 16, 1836 John V. Mitchell, … Read more

History of First Baptist Church Of Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia

The First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville was organized January 3. 1830, in Old Hartford, when the present site of Hawkinsville was little, more than a wilderness. The presbytery consisted of Rev. Wilson Conner, Rev. Job Thigpen, and Rev. Levi Bush. The following were the charter members: Joseph Hough, Edward Hough, Wright Lancaster, Furney F. Gatlin, Elizabeth McCreary, Lucinda Holliman, and a slave by the name of Berryman belonging to William Jelks. For two years or more the church held its services in the Hartford courthouse, the courthouse not being moved to Hawkinsville until 1837. It is interesting to note that … Read more

Biography of Jesse Stallings Willis

Jesse Stallings Willis, son of Rev. Cary C. Willis, was born May 8, 1835, in Muscogee County, Georgia. He was married to Amanda D. Horne, daughter of Rev. Jesse R. Horne of Houston .County, Georgia, on May 25, 1859. On March 1, 1862, he enlisted in Company C, Forty-fifth Infantry, and was seriously wounded June 27, 1862, in the Seven Days Fight Around Richmond. He was taken by a slow train on a day coach to the railroad point nearest his home in Georgia, hauled from there in a spring wagon twenty-five miles in an unconscious condition and was for … Read more

Biography of William Alexander Ferguson

The younger of two sons, only children of James B. and Martha Byrd Ferguson, William Ferguson was born in Bertie County, North Carolina, June 9, 1819. Grandparents on maternal side were John and Elizabeth Byrd. He married Margaret Ann Lee, December 16, 1836, whose early ancestors were from Virginia. She received her education from private tutors and Chawan College, Murfreesboro, N. C. Her father was William Henry Lee, her grandfather, Henry Lee. Her mother was Nancy Horne Lee, her grandmother, Annie Lee. Maternal side, her grandparents were Turner and Margaret Horne. Eight children were born to William and Margaret Ferguson. … Read more

History of The Houston Circuit

Until 1821 the Ocmulgee River had been the western boundary of the State of Georgia as well as the boundary of Pulaski County. There were no white settlements west of the Ocmulgee prior to this date, because the territory between the Ocmulgee and Flint Rivers belonged to the Lower Creek Indians and was used by them as hunting grounds. On January 8, 1821, a treaty was made between the whites and Indians at Indian Springs which opened this section to white settlers. The new territory attracted home seekers and enterprising planters. At once the South Carolina Conference took cognizance of … Read more

Biography of John Joseph Sparrow

The Sparrows came to Georgia along with other immigrants from Carolina in. the eighteenth century. They lived in Pulaski while it was still a part of Wilkinson County. John Joseph Sparrow (1829-1873), of Pulaski proper, was a son of John Sparrow (1792-1833) and Ellender Crutchfield (17971850). He was a progressive farmer, merchant, and realtor of more than ordinary ability. While his health prevented his acceptance in the army proper, he was active in the service of the Confederacy at home. He was Ordinary of the county from 1862 to 1864, and was ever worthy of the confidence„ and trust placed … Read more

Biography of Benjamin F. Parsons

Benjamin F. and Leonora Bartlett Parsons moved to Hawkinsville. Georgia, from Massachusetts in 1878, bringing with them two sons, Charles L. and William Naramore. Mr. Parsons first engaged in farming, and afterward became a member of the firm of Ferguson and Parsons, and later of the firm of R. F. DeLamar and Company. For four years he served as postmaster. During the latter years of his life he represented the Mutual Life Insurance Company, and died in 1910. Mrs. Parsons taught in the schools of Hawkinsville for fifteen years, and in the Sunday school of the Methodist Church for a … Read more

Pulaski County Georgia Spanish-American War Records

Compared with the numbers engaged in the War Between the States, the armies that met to determine the fate of Cuba were small. Georgia as a State was called on for two regiments of twelve companies each, and there was great rivalry as to which of the military organizations already formed should go. Hawkinsville at the time had a company, the Pulaski Volunteers, that volunteered their service, but they were declined. Three regiments were made up from Georgia’s National Guard, but neither of these saw service on the firing line. Two of them never left the State, though encamped at … Read more

History of Finleyson Methodist Church, Pulaski County, Georgia

While a young and small church, having been organized September 29, 1917, it has made history in its growth along all departments of its various activities. It has a membership of thirty-seven, maintains a Sunday School and Woman’s Missionary Society, each organization functioning in a fine way. The following have served as pastors since its organization : Rev. Charlie Wall, M. M. Pearce, W. B. Cheshire, W. E. Hightower, J. G. Harden, J. A. Sconyers, S. W. Sisk, C. B. G. Johnson, S. K. Chandler, T. E. Pickens, A. C. Outler, James F. Jackson, and C. B. Ware, the present … Read more

Pulaski County, Georgia Surveyors 1809 – 1930

Surveyors of Pulaski County, Georgia from 1809-1930 John Bush, May 4, 1809 Thomas Johnson, Nov. 2, 1809 Daniel Cornwell, Oct. 29, 1811 Josiah Everett, Jan. 9, 1816 Josiah Everett, Jan. 13, 1818 Josiah Everett, Jan. 11, 1820 Josiah Everett, Jan. 29, 1822 John W. Wynn, Jan. 15, 1823 Joel Walker, Jan. 14, 1824 Edward Banker, Jan. 17, 1826 Benjamin H. Sturges, Jan. 11, 1832-Jan. 14, 1834 William Haskins, Jan. 14, 1834-Jan. 16, 1835 John S. Wilson, Jan. 16, 1835-Jan. 16, 1836 John J. Hamilton, Jan. 20, 1842 Daniel Mathews, Jan. 8, 1844 John Turnbull, Jan. 25, 1845 John W. Barkwell, … Read more

Biography of Robert Gallatin Lewis

Robert Gallatin Lewis, born January 1, 1858, died June 20, 1892, was the son of John Falton Lewis, and his wife, Lavinia Butts, of Dooly County, now Crisp County. He was born at Gum Creek, now Coney, and as a youth attended private schools in Gum Creek and Montezuma. Later he was a student at Mercer University, where he was especially interested in mathematics. He was prepared at Gum Creek for his business career and future usefulness by his father, who, “surrounded by his young sons, was like a chieftain upon the field among his lieutenants, teaching them to plan … Read more

History of Pulaski County, Georgia Newspapers

The first newspaper published in Hawkinsville was the Pulaski Times, the first edition of which appeared September 9, 1858, with Gen. O. C. Horne and P. E. D. Scarborough as editors and proprietors. This issue gave, in an interesting way, the news of the day, and solicited subscribers, and urged the people to lend their support to this new enterprise. On September 1, 1859, General Horne sold his interest to Col. C. C. Kibbee, and it was then under the management of Scarborough and Kibbee. The issue of this date includes an editorial by Colonel Kibbee in which he states … Read more