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- Collection: Misc. Documents, Books, and Items
From Sawdust to Sanctuary: 1889-1976
Tags: Alma Jessup Comer (1881-1948), Annelle Frances Thrasher Murphy (9/12/1897 - 6/3/1987), Annie Haynie Story (1911-1997), Arthur Riddick Smith (1886-1975), Ashburn Methodist Church, Aurena Emmie Josephine Evans Burgess (7/22/1880 - 3/2/1974), Austin A Saxon Jr (1927 - 2/3/2001), Bessie Lawrence, Beverly North, Bill Greer Monroe (1915-1989), Callie Killebrew, Carolyn Elizabeth "Carrie" Green McLendon (1849-1932), Cecil Adair, Clarence Emmett "C.E." Thrasher (1875-1946), David M. Harp, Dennis & Dennis Architect Firm, Dock Henry Rose (1878-1947), Donald M. Dasher (1919-1988), Dr. Christopher C. Goss (1913-2003), Dr. Julian Cicero "Jack" Greene (1928-2017), E.B. Judge, Edwin A. Rogers (1881-1954), Elihue James Hodge (1837-1915), Elizabeth Sharpe Zorn (1913-1986), Ella Bohannon Evans (1852-1910), Elmira Josephine Bohannon Betts (5/22/1858 - 9/27/1907), Emily Clyde McKenzie Reyher (1912-1994), Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler (11/19/1867-8/13/1953), Enos F. Knowles (1887-1975), F.E. Hudson, Florence Baxter, Frank H. Criswell (1906-1992), G.W. Stubbs, George Sterling Evans (1872-1903), George W. Smith Jr. (1920-1945), Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958), Gwen Goss Kaye, H.H. Averett, H.L. Dixon, H.S. Dixon, Hazel Turner Kerns (1895-1968), Helen Jordan, Henry A. "Bo" Miller Jr. (1933-2020), Henry James “Pok” McKenzie (1922-1992), Hudson Avenue, Ida Judge, J.C. Roberts, J.H. Porcher, Jack Webb Zorn (1913-1986), James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943), Jessie C. Hickman, Joe Lawrence (1858-1939), John A. Holloway Jr. (1922-1999), John Goss, John Henry Gilmore (12/20/1851 - 9/6/1920), John Hilliard Johnston Sr. (1919-1988), John J. Story Jr. (1921-1944), John Jackson Story (1882-1959), John Lamkin "J.L." Evans (1874-1934), John Robert Launius (1889-1974), John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918), John West Evans (1844-1904), Joseph T. McLendon Sr. (1846-1926), Josephine Evans Miller (1901-1981), Kathleen Thrasher Clark (1892-1970), Keenan P. Baker (1885-1942), L.C. Killebrew, Lamont Street, Larry Lambert (1941-2008), Lawrence R. Judge, Louise Shingler Cannon (1908-1993), Lucius Bedell Griffin (1910-1999), Lula Hodge, Madison Avenue, Maggie Hall Lawrence (1860-1933), Main Street, Margaret Hursey, Marion Tharpe, Mary "May" Jenkins Betts (1863-1931), Maurice Grahl, Morgan Sabb Cantey (1864-1921), Mrs. E.E. Judge, Mrs. Georgia Evans, Mrs. J.L. Evans, Mrs. M.S. Cantey, Mrs. Mattie Matthews, Nellie C. Boland (1910-1966), Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989), Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971), Ollie Clyde Hughes Reinhardt (1887-1955), Olynthus C. Turner (1898-1976), Orren H. Lay (1851-1891), Ouida Hodge, Peter E. Dennis (1854-1929), Rainey Street, Ralph Reginald Cox (1894-1968), Rev. C.H. McCord, Rev. C.T. Bickley, Rev. H.P. Myers, Rev. J.C. Flanders, Rev. J.H. Taylor, Rev. J.J. Williams, Rev. J.M. Glenn, Rev. J.O.A. Cook, Rev. P.H. Crumpler, Rev. R. E. Towson, Rev. R.M. Booth, Rev. Tom Christian, Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982), Robert "Bob" P. Adamson, Robert Edward Lee Betts (1867 - 1934), Robert Payne Fain (1860-1921), Robert Royal Shingler (1897-1966), Roy Marion Sumner Jr. (1920-1942), T.F. Britt, Thomas A. Judge (1872-1946), Thomas Evans "Buddy" Kennedy Jr. (1911-1986), Victoria Evans, W.C. Bass, W.F. Hixon, Wilburn Speight, William A. Long, William A. Shingler (1859-1922), William D. Alexander Jr. (1923-1997), William Killen Jenkins (1866-1945), William W. Odom Jr. (1919-1943), William Warren Ashburn (1838-1906), Willie Frances Rowan Goss (1914-2001), Woodrow W Faircloth (1912-1994), Youlie C. Killibrew, Zula Anna Blackwell Cantey (1866-1957)
Giddens Coins
H.E. Pate, Coroner Card
From Jim Lumpkin:
"I would like to share some brief information about the history of the Turner County Coroners office.…
History of Georgia, Vol II - Excerpt on Clinton F. Shingler
Tags: Ashburn Board of Trade, Ashburn Woman's Club, Clinton Felder Shingler Jr. (8/13/1913 - 9/4/1996), Clinton Felder Shingler Sr. (1890-1932), Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler (11/19/1867-8/13/1953), James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943), Julian James Shingler Sr. (1917-1998), Leila Elizabeth “Betty” Shingler Talmadge (1923-2005), Methodist Episcopal Church, Simon B. Shingler (1917-1998), Stella Julian Shingler (1890-1977)
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 128 & 129 images (back)
1. H.G. Wheeler, pastor of Ashburn Baptist Church
2. M.P. Webb, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Ashburn, Ga.
3. Samuel D. Fuller,…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 128 & 129 images (front)
1 and 2: Pictures of the Knox Conway Chapter D.A.R.
First Row: Annie Lou Thrasher, Mrs. G.C. McKenzie, Mamie Vinson, and Mrs. K.P.…
Tags: Annelle Frances Thrasher Murphy (9/12/1897 - 6/3/1987), Annie Bennie B. Tharpe (1891-1978), Annie Lou Thrasher Thomas (1906-1989), Beverly Clyde Shingler McKenzie (1887-1934), Charles Lafayette Royal (1853-1917), Daniel L. Rainey (1859-1913), Dewey Juanita Meredith Harp (1898-1994), Flora Shingler Cannon, Frank Marion "F.M." Tison (1881-1951), Jane Brown, Katherine McKenzie Monroe (1916-2000), Kathleen Thrasher Clark (1892-1970), Knox-Conway Chapter of D.A.R., Louise Shingler Cannon 1908-1993), LTC John Ridgeway Murphy Jr. (1920-2018), Mamie Vinson, Margaret Malinda “Linda” Cunningham Franklin (1881-1967), Mrs. J.W. Long, Mrs. K.P. Baker, Ola Alma Thrasher Jackson (1866-1949), The Wiregrass Farmer
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 16 & 17 images (back)
1. Mrs. John A. Ewing, prominent Church and D.A.R. worker
2. Nora Lawrence Smith, Managing Editor of the "Wiregrass Farmer"
3. Mrs. John W.…
Tags: Ashburn Schools, Board of Education, Evans Realty Company, Margaret Malinda “Linda” Cunningham Franklin (1881-1967), Mary "May" Jenkins Betts (1863-1931), Mrs. John W. Long, Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971), Preston DeMonte “P.D.” Whiddon (1882-1969), The Wiregrass Farmer, William K. Jenkins (1866-1945)
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 16 & 17 images (front)
1. R.A. McNair, farmer and chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, Turner County.
2. James W. McCall, warehouseman and Vice Chairman of…
Tags: James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943), James W. McCall (1895-1954), John B. Pate (1874-1948), John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918), Mrs. J.C. Means, Mrs. J.W. Long, Rutherford Audrey “Red” McNair (1892-1969), Sycamore Hotel, Sycamore Women's Club, The Wiregrass Farmer, Turner County Board of Commissioners, William W. Odom Sr. (1888-1930)
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 32 & 33 images (back)
1. Bennett Pate, pioneer
2. Mrs. Bennett Pate, pioneer
3. Elbert Paulk, pioneer
4. Rachel Clements Paulk, pioneer
5. Elder Zarah Paulk,…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 32 & 33 images (front)
1. Hon. J.W. Henderson - second representative of Turner Co.
2. J.S. Geoghagan - Farmer and business man
3. W.A. Greer - First Ordinary of…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 64 & 65 images (back)
1. Joe Lawrence, editor, farmer and stock-raiser
2. F.H. Wardlaw [Wardlow], farmer and landowner
3. H.S. Story, farmer and naval stores…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 64 & 65 images (front)
Nina Cox, County Superintendent of School
1. Sycamore Consolidated High School
2. Rebecca Consolidated High School
3. Dakota Consolidated…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 96 & 97 images (back)
1. D.H. Davis, president Citizens Bank and large landowner
2. Rev. Joe J. Davis, pioneer preacher
3. Samuel Young, an early pioneer
4. G.A.…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 96 & 97 images (front)
1. Stephen N. Mitchell, pioneer farmer and lumberman
2. Mrs. S.N. Mitchell,
3. Ben Cravey - former Commissioner of Roads and Revenue
4.…
Hopefull Church invoices (1979)
J. Zeekes Shivers - 1920 Census Records
Tags: Annie Boyle, Bertha Butler, Bessie Boyle, Burle N. Shivers (1891-1946), Cora Boyle, Della Butts, George Bryant, George Gorday, George Jones, Haywood Boyle, J. Zeekes Shivers (1916-1974), Jimmie L. Butts, Lorena W. Shivers (1886-1972), Lula M. Gorday, Rebecca, Rory Boyle, Thomas D. Shivers, William Butler
J. Zeekes Shivers - 1940 Census
Tags: Alma Butt, Bernice Washing, Betty Jane Manning, Betty Jean Washing, Bobby Manning, Brother Washing, Camille Brown, Delena Houston Shivers (1921-2005), Dorothy Butt, Edelie Clay, Eugene Millbrooks, Evaline Butt, Feton Wodall, Grace Mallory, Hattie Roberts, Henry Harris, Inez Butt, J. Zeekes Shivers (1916-1974), J.R. Butt, James Butt, James Douglas “Red” Shivers (1939-1992), John Mallory, John Manning, Katharine Butt, Liddie Mallory, Lila Mae Manning, Lileon Mallory, Lum Roberts, Lumpkin Butt, Pearl Washing, Queen Ann Harris, Rebecca, Rosie Lee Washing, Samie Brown, Simon Washing, Sister Lee Washing
Letter from Greenville Yellow Pine Co. (1912)
Messrs. Farrar Lumber Co.
Bainbridge, Ga.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your letter of the 27th, we have no siding, Flooring or Shingles to offer at the immediate moment.
Very truly yours,
George T. Betts
Sec. & Treas.
Letter from James Burch to Mrs. W.C. Garrett, (1979 May 23)
Ashburn GA
May 23 1979
Dear
Mrs. W.C. Garrett
how are you fine I hope
I have cut & cleaned up
the grave Yard and as
everything has went up so
I am charging $15 Dollars
for the grave yard work
Yours truly
Mr James…
Letter from R.L Jones Poultry to Mr. A.C. Hawkins (1908)
Mr. A.C. Hawkins (Lancaster, Mass)
Dear Sir,
Please write me your best price on one Barred Plymouth cockerel about one year old. I want a nice bird something that will do to show. Also write me best price on two 2 year old hens nice…

