Spalding-Pike County GaArchives Obituaries.....John D. George April 30 1889 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynn Cunningham lcunnin1@bellsouth.net February 2, 2003, 6:40 pm The Griffin Daily News. Griffin, Georgia, Wednesday Morning, May 4, 1889 Death of J.D. George He Passes Away In Th Early Hours of Morning A Prominent and Well Known Citizen Whose Face Will Be Seen No More Mr. John D. George died at his residence in this city at 8 o'clock yesterday morning surrounded by his children and a number of friends. The immediate cause of his death was dropsy, though his health had been bad for two years and his demise was not unexpected, as for several days he had been quite low. During his last hours he suffered very much, it being almost impossible at times to get his breath, but a few minutes before his death he went quietly to sleep and then breathed his last. Mr. George was born near Zebulon, Pike county, Ga., on August 17th 1840 and was in his 49th year. When he was a small lad his father moved to this place, then in its infancy, and his entire life with the exception of those years and during the late civil war was spent in this city. When quite a young man, about the year 1857, he began merchandising under the name of Reid and George, his place of business being on Broadway just in the rear of the Eagle Corner, which partnership was successfully conducted until the war broke out when he enlisted on May 7, 1861, with the Griffin Light Guard, Co. B, 5th Ga. Regiment, and was in regular service for about two years, when he was placed on the sick list and discharged, after which he spent some time at home recuperating, when he again enlisted, this time with the Bartow Artillery, and remained with them during the balance of the war. He made a good soldier, a pleasant companion and always ready for duty, let that duty be what it would. The old comrades speak of him as being "true blue." After the truce was declared he returned to this city again and engaged in business. For a while the style of the firm being the same as that of four years before. He afterward moved to the present place, corner Hill and Solomon streets, where he has been for so many years, the firm name was changed several times during this period he being for a number of years past associated with Capt. W.H. Hartnett under the name of George and Hartnett. On November 26, 1866 he was married to Miss M.C. Ellis, of West Point, who died a few years ago. He leaves two children, Mrs. J. Newmyer and a son Dudley. In the latter part of 1870 he became interested in municipal affairs and in December was elected alderman, which position he retained by re-election up to 1877 with the exception of 1874. During 1877 and the three years that followed he was mayor of the city and again in 1881 was elected alderman for the ensuing year and was not out of the council again until the last election. His majorities were always large and he filled the positions given him by public favor, with honor to himself and his people. He was an honorary member of Griffin Steam Fir Co. No. 1, having been retired from active service in 1876. During that time he acceptably filled for several terms each, the office of Foreman and President. Mr. George was a man of generous impulses and he had many warm friends who will mourn his loss, and his afflicted family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. He was widely known among the poor for his numerous charities and the many who have received succor in the hour of need will remember this quality, which leaves its shining mark behind. Peace to his ashes, which will in a few hours be laid under the sod forever. (Transcribed 2/1/2003 Lynn Cunningham) Additional Comments: Note: At Oak Hill Cemetery, Spalding County, Georgia: George, Jeptha V., b. 8 June 1848, d. 11 Feb 1878 George, John D., b. 18 Aug 1839, d. 30 Apr 1889 George, Mrs. Margaret C., Wife of J.D. George, Born in Chambers Co., Ala., b. 7 May 1845, d. 23 Sept 1885 Newmyer, Margarita A. George, Wife of J. Newmyer, b., 15 Dec 1866, d. 7 June 1891 Ellis, Rebecca H. Sneed, Wife of M.J. Ellis, b. April 1793, d. Oct 1865 George, Elizabeth A, Wife of James R. George, b. 14 Apr 1820, d. 17 May 1874 This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.6 Kb