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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 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 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)
W.A. Hawkins of Ashburn, c. 1905
Tags: W.A. Hawkins
Two Negros Are Lynched, c. 1910
Tags: Charley Jackson, Robert Royal
Tasty Banana Break (from the House by the Road), c. 1949
More info about the House by the Road:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/
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Sheriff Faces Trial Tomorrow on Count of Office Misconduct, c. 1955
So. Gen. W.J. Forehand filed a petition seeking Fiveash's…
Object Lessons given for Georgia Farmers, c. 1915
Reason Paulk, State Representative, Dies, c. 1932
Prohibition Rally, c. 1899
Officer Convicted of Slaying Merchant, c. 1930
New County of Turner Presents Her Claims, c. 1905
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"Judge Lawton Miller, of Macon, appeared as counsel for those interested in and urging the creation of the new county of…
Masons Laid Cornerstone [at Courthouse], c. 1907
Tags: Turner County Courthouse
Killed in Gun Duel Over Mulatto Girl, c. 1912
Tags: J.D. Ward, James Christmas, John Christmas, Kings Mill
Hon. John B. Hutcheson discusses Ashburn, c. 1906
"Ashburn, always a progressive city, its every citizens being active and energetic, has taken on new life since the county of Turner was created. A creation, an initiative invariably attracts attention, nad [and] then it's up to those who have…
Hanging at Auburn [Ashburn], c. 1907
He made a short talk, warning the people to take warning from him and avoid bad company. He said he was…
Deacon Kills A Deacon Then Kills Himself, c. 1911
"Bossie" Should Be a Pet, c. 1923
Court House for New County, c. 1907
"The contract for the building of a court house for Turner County was let to McKenzie & Sons, of Atlanta, Ga., today for the sum of $37,800. Contract is to be completed January 1, 1908."
Tags: Turner County Courthouse
An Obituary Mrs. George T. Betts, c. 1929
Ashburn Elects Youthful Mayor, c. 1932
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Tags: Dock Henry Rose (1878-1947), Enos F. Knowles (1887-1975), Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958), James R. Brown Sr. (1884-1970), John B. Boyd (1886-1933), Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989), Olin P. Stewart (1900-1893), Ralph Huckabee Sr (1866-1951), Tigner E. Thrasher (1908-1980), Vance Allen "Doc" North (1890-1966), William A. Murray
The Cawley Case Has Ugly Aspect, c. 1918
Fiance Hiding As Poison Hunt Stirs Countryside, c. 1912
Tags: Minnie Marchman, Tan Cleghorn