Pulaski County GA

Biography of Eli W. Goode

On August 15, 1894, Mr. Goode married Florida, daughter of Mr. Needham Jelks, whose wife’s maiden name was Miss Mollie, daughter of Judge C. M. Bozeman. Mr. and Mrs. Eli W. Goode lost two children in infancy, one between four and five years of age. There are now five sons and one daughter: Eli W., Jr., Needham, and Nathaniel Jelks Goode are successors to their father’s drug business in Hawkinsville, Needham being one of the city commissioners; Edward Augustus was graduated from the University of Tennessee with honor, and entered upon a business career in that city one week after … Read more

Roll of Company F, 22nd Battalion, Georgia Cavalry

Roll of Company F, 22nd Battalion, Georgia Cavalry (State Guards). Mustered into the Confederate service, August 6, 1863, at Hawkinsville, Georgia B. N. Mitchell, captain H. H. Whitfield, first lieutenant W. M. Oliver, second lieutenant L. H. Harrell, third lieutenant E. W. Coney, first sergeant A. C. McPhail, second sergeant R. F. DeLamar, third sergeant H. D. Hendley, fourth sergeant William Miller, fifth sergeant E. D. Fountain, first corporal; Robin Mercer, second corporal John McKinney, third corporal Moses T. Fort, fourth corporal J. B. Mitchell, bugler Privates J. H. Anderson Milton Bozeman G. W. Bowen J. Bowen G. W. Budd … Read more

Muster Roll of Georgia Militia – District 350

Muster Roll of Georgia Militia, Pulaski County, Georgia, March 4, 1862 – District 350 P. F. Mullis John Jordan J. R. Coley Frank Bone Thos. Lee R. D. Dennard J. W. Grantham Geo. Barrs, John S. Evans J. E. Lee Charles Bullard Wiley Bullard F. Bolingo D. B. Willis G. C. Coley Hickson Lee Ivy Bridges John Everette M. Yearty Reuben Yearty

Biography of Pleasant H. Lovejoy

Pleasant H. Lovejoy, public-spirited, civic leader, prominent public official, and Christian gentleman. There is a sentiment and an inspiration among “the old red hills of Georgia” that “breeds and makes real men,” and in this atmosphere, in the county of Jasper, “Plez” Lovejoy first saw the light of day. Filled with energy and courage, he enlisted in the Confederate Army as a 16-year-old boy. Beginning life during the days of Southern reconstruction, facing the struggle and deprivations that fell on every one, he took his stand in the forefront of the battle for existence and, aided by sacrifice, effort and … Read more

Biography of Bernhardt (Barney) Mannheim

Bernhardt (Barney) Mannheim, son of Jacob and Rachel Mannheim, was born near Berlin, Germany, July 10, 1844, and died in Hawkinsville, August 31, 1914. He came to the United States July 9, 1860, and soon enlisted in the United States Army, serving four years of the War Between the States. He was captured during battle and held a prisoner at Andersonville, Georgia, and while there met and admired the people of this section so much that he decided to locate in Georgia later on in life. He made friends of several Confederate soldiers who were guarding him in prison, and … Read more

Muster Roll of Georgia Militia – District 364

Muster Roll of Georgia Militia, Pulaski County, Georgia, March 4, 1862 – District 364 Wright Harrell, Jr. John Harrell, Jr. Henly Harrell Jas. Bishop Jerry Bowen Kinchen Hilliard Jacob Joiner Wm. Shirly Asa Harrell J. W. Harrell S. W. Holt W. W. Holt, Jr. M. D. Daniels J. M. Daniels, Jr. Stephen Daniels Jas. Lowell T. M. Stewart W. W. Harrell Lovet Holt Gabe Singletary S. B. Rutherford Thos. Singleterry F. T. Flanders W. P. Dillard N. N. Harrell Edmond Cooday Alex Sapp J. L. Lamkin J. L. Graham

Biographical Sketch of L. C. Ragan

Linneaus C. Ragan, son of Mary Elizabeth Daniel and Lafayette H. Ragan, was born January 7, 1879, in Pulaski County. His paternal grandfather, Alexander Ragan, and his great grandfather, Robert Ragan, migrated from North Carolina in 1835, and were pioneer settlers of Pulaski County. His sisters are Mrs. Walter Ferguson and Miss O’Bena Ragan of Hawkinsville. Mr. Ragan was educated in the schools of the county, graduating from Ebenezer College in 1896. He was reared on his father’s farm, but at the age of twenty-one entered the mercantile business, which vocation he has followed for thirty-five years. In 1903 he … Read more

Slave Narrative of Martha Everette

Interviewer: Elizabeth Watson Person Interviewed: Martha Everette Location: Hawkinsville, Georgia Age: 88 Born in Pulaski County about 1848, the daughter of Isaac and Amanda Lathrop, Martha Everette has lived all her life near where she was born. Prior to freedom, her first job was “toting in wood”, from which she was soon “promoted” to waiting on the table, house cleaning, etc. She make no claims to have ever “graduated” as a cook, as so many old before-the-war Negresses do. “Aunt” Martha’s owner was a kind man: he never whipped the slaves, but the overseer “burnt ’em up sometimes.” And her … Read more

History of Pulaski County Georgia

First Methodist Church Hawkinsville Georgia

The History of Pulaski County Georgia: Provides histories of the churches, newspapers, and schools, along with a list of school administrators and teachers, public officials, muster rolls, and register books. All of these histories record events prior to the 20th Century.

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

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

Pulaski County, Georgia Military Records

Miscellaneous rosters, histories and rolls of soldiers who served from Pulaski County Georgia in the various wars of the United States. Spanish American Conflict “Lest We Forget” Spanish-American Conflict Indian War Pulaski County, Georgia, Military Units Civil War Listing by District – Officers Georgia Rangers: Company G, 10th Georgia Infantry Company F, Fifth Georgia Reserves Company G, 10th Confederate Cavalry Company H, 10th Confederate Cavalry Company I, Fifth Georgia Reserves Company M, 121st Infantry, “Home Guard” Election for officers to command Cavalry Company Fourteenth Military District Military Elections, 317 District Company G. M. Muster Roll of Georgia Militia, March 4, … 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

Pulaski County, Georgia Coroners 1809 – 1920

Coroners for Pulaski County, Georgia for the years of 1809-1920. William Bracken, May 4, 1809 William Jelks, Nov. 2, 1809 William Yarbrough, Oct. 29, 1811 William Yarborough, Jan. 9, 1816 William McCormick, Jan. 13, 1818 William McCormick, Jan. 11, 1820 William McCormick, Jan. 29, 1822 Wright Lancaster, Jan. 15, 1823 Wright Lancaster, Jan. 14, 1824 George O. Kinney, Jan. 17, 1826 Wylly Wright, Jan. 11, 1832-Jan. 14, 1834 Sol W. Wilson, Jan. 15, 1838-Jan. 10, 1840 William Bacon, Jan. 10, 1840-Jan. 20, 1842 James Bohannon, Jan. 20, 1842 John W. Barkwell, Jan. 8, 1844 James Bohannon, Jan. 13, 1846-Jan. 22, … Read more

Pulaski County Georgia Superintendents, 1926 to 1935

Those who have served as superintendents from 1926 to 1935 are as follows: T. A. Clower, 1926-28 M. E. Thompson, 1928-33 J. P. Millican, 1933 Principals have been as follows: M. E. Thompson, 1927-28 J. P. Millican, 1928-33 F. M. Greene, Jr., 1933-34 G. T. Simpson, 1934

Biography of John W. and Robert J. Lancaster

John Wilson, born August 1, 1843, and Robert Johnson, born March 6, 1852, were sons of William (born April 13, 1813, died May 8, 1903) and Pherbia Wilson Lancaster (born March 9, 1821, died April 16, 1900), and grandsons of Washington and Nancy Johnson Lancaster, who came here from Burke County and built a nice home near what is now Bembry’s Mill. Washington obtained these lands, including lot No. 388, the mill site, from William S. Lancaster, a Revolutionary soldier, who purchased the latter from Cornelia Dunahoo at the land drawing in Milledgeville, November 7, 1807. The deed to this … Read more

Biography of Josephus Tarver

Among the outstanding citizens of Hawkinsville, and a man well known throughout the State in. the field of journalism, was Mr. Josephus Tarver. The family was prominently connected with the early history of the county. Mr. Tarver was the son of Andrew Jackson Tarver, a member of one of the pioneer families of Georgia, and Mrs. Elizabeth Daniel Tarver. Andrew Jackson Tarver served as a soldier of the Confederacy and died while in camp at Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Elizabeth Daniel Tarver was the daughter of Dr. Henry Daniels, a practicing dentist, who built and operated Hawkinsville’s first hotel. It … Read more

Biography of James Lucas Walker

James Lucas Walker, better known as “Jim Crow,” was born on July 18, 1838, at Longstreet, Bleckley County, Georgia (formerly a part of Pulaski County), and died in Cochran, Georgia, on July 31, 1913. His grandfather, George Walker, with his brother, Thomas, and his sister, Mary, and her husband, John Dallas, came directly from Ireland to America in 1750, landing in Pennsylvania. George and Thomas immigrated to Georgia, settling in Burke County. The former was a soldier with the Georgia troops in the Revolutionary War. He was the father of David Walker, who married Ann Lucas. They became the parents … Read more

History of First Methodist Episcopal Church South, Pulaski County, Georgia

The Methodist Church is, likewise, identified with the earliest history of Pulaski County. It was in November of 1805 that Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War, negotiated a treaty between the Indians and the Federal Government for lands between the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers. On December 15, 1808, the Georgia legislature passed an act creating Pulaski County from a part of this territory. And in January of 1809 the South Carolina Annual Conference, which embraced all of Georgia at that time, created the “Oakmulgie Circuit.” This circuit embraced Pulaski County. Within one month after the county was created and two years … Read more