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Sudie Camilla Martin

• Marriage*: She married Lenox Brewer Dye.

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2014

Kenneth Waymon Fortson D.V.M.

• Father: Weyman Johnson Fortson^1,2 b. 4 Nov 1915, d. 25 Aug 1997
• Mother: Margaret Dye^3,4 b. 24 Feb 1920, d. 5 Jan 2014

• Birth*: He was born on 4 July 1951 in Elbert County, Georgia.^5,6
• Death*: He died on 7 January 2009 in Social Circle, Walton County, Georgia, at age 57.⁶
• Burial*: Interment was on 10 January 2009 in Circle View Cemetery, Social Circle, Walton County, Georgia.⁶

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2014

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Elizabeth Clopton ('Bessie') McGavock

• Birth*: She was born on 18 August 1864 in Davidson County, Tennessee.^1,2
• Death*: She died in June 1870 in Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 5.^1,2
• Burial*: Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1101 Lebanon Road, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.²

• Last Edited: 26 Jan 2014

James Camp Fortson Ph.D.

• Birth*: He was born on 12 September 1932 in Fortson, Muscogee County, Georgia.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Carolyn Ruth Ledford on 15 June 1957 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.^3,4
• Death*: He died on 7 January 2009 at age 76.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in Getzen Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Fortson, Muscogee County, Georgia.⁵

• Note*: From a family history: "[He] graduated from the University of Georgia, Athens with B.S.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. In 1974 associate of Forest Resources and Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Georgia. Major research interest is development of computer based models for forest management. Deacon in the Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, Athens. Member of Phi Kappa Phi. Worked 8 years in the Computer Center of the University of Georgia as Associate Director. . . . Residence in 1971 is Athens, Ga."¹

• Last Edited: 14 Nov 2023

Carolyn Ruth Ledford

• Birth*: She was born on 25 March 1933 in Mooresville, Marshall County, Tennessee.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married James Camp Fortson Ph.D. on 15 June 1957 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.^3,4
• Death*: She died on 20 January 2014 in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, at age 80.^5,6
• Burial*: Interment was on 25 January 2014 in Getzen Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Fortson, Muscogee County, Georgia.^1,2

• Note*: • She had a B.S. in education from Middle Tennessee State College and taught in elementary school while her husband was a graduate student.
  • An obituary says she was born in Mooresville, Tennessee, but a family history says she was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee.^7,8,9

• Last Edited: 14 Nov 2023

Frank Horn Vesper

• Birth*: He was born on 16 April 1858 in Wisconsin.¹
• Marriage*: He married Eva Glenora Quick.^1,2,3
• Death*: He died on 22 February 1943 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 84.¹
• Burial*: Entombment was in west mausoleum, elite H, crypt B, Grand View Memorial Park, 1341 Glenwood Road, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.¹

• Last Edited: 11 Mar 2018

Eva Glenora Quick

• Birth*: She was born in 1859.¹
• Marriage*: She married Frank Horn Vesper.^2,1,3
• Death*: She died on 31 December 1938 in Los Angeles County, California.^1,4
• Burial*: Entombment was in west mausoleum, elite H, crypt B, Grand View Memorial Park, 1341 Glenwood Road, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.¹

• Last Edited: 11 Mar 2018

Bertha Mae Blount

• Birth*: She was born on 2 January 1883 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.¹
• Marriage*: She married John Gallemore Martin, son of William Harrison Martin and Martha Elizabeth Gallemore.²
• Death*: She died on 4 January 1951 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 68.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Salem Cemetery, Sayers, Bexar County, Texas.¹

• Note*: From her Find A Grave memorial: "'Other Mother' to adoring grandchildren, loved her husband, daughters and grandchildren all her days. She truely loved the Lord, and instilled her love in all she knew. She made farm life an adventure for the grandchildren."¹

• Last Edited: 30 Jan 2014

Col. James Edmund Callaway

Col. James Edmund Callaway.

• Father: Rev. Samuel Taylor Callaway b. 14 Jan 1808, d. 7 Jun 1875
• Mother: Mary Hamilton Means b. 27 Feb 1809, d. 12 Sep 1890

• Birth*: He was born on 7 July 1835 in Trigg County, Kentucky.¹
• Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Link.^1,2
• Death*: He died on 21 August 1905 in Virginia City, Madison County, Montana, at age 70.¹
• Burial*: Interment was on 22 August 1905 in Virginia City Cemetery, Virginia City, Madison County, Montana.¹

• Obituary*: "CALLAWAY'S OBITUARY - STARS AND STRIPES DRAPES THE CASKET - 81ST INDIANA PRESENTATION SWORD RESTS ON "OLD GLORY" AT THE FUNERAL
  "Another one of the great men of Montana and Madison County, Colonel James Edmund Callaway, about eight o'clock Monday morning, August 21, 1905, answered the last summons and passed peacefully to the great beyond. Death came without any warning and was due to heart failure. He had been in poor health for a few days with stomach trouble. He arose at the usual hour, Monday morning, and ate a light breakfast and while at the table discussed some legal matters that he was going to attend to during the forenoon. He arose from the table, took a few steps, and fell over on the couch. Dr. Bradley was immediately summoned, but was powerless to restore the heart action. Soon the news of Colonel Callaway's death spread over the city and all expressed regrets.
  "Colonel James Edmund Callaway was born July 7, 1834 in Trigg County Kentucky, and was therefore a little over 71 years of age. His father, Samuel T. Callaway, also a native of that state, was an active physician until his health broke down. He then became a clergyman of the Christian Church and, in 1848, moved to Illinois, where he continued in the ministry until his death. Col. Callaway was educated in the public schools of Kentucky Illinois, and under that eminent jurist he continued his reading until admitted to the practice of law. After a short residence in Jacksonville he located in Tuscola.
  "In 1861 the attack on Fort Sumter led him to offer his services in defense of the Union. A public meeting was held in his town, Tuscola, Ill., on April 17, 1861, and within an hour a company was organized and young Mr. Callaway was chosen captain and within two hours later was on the way to the state capital to tender its services to the government. The company was mustered into state service by U. S. Grant, May 9, 1861, and into the United States service in June 1861, as Company D, Twenty-first Illinois Volunteers.
  "During the progress of the Civil War Captain Callaway's service was noted for its bravery and courageous conduct. By his efficient service and the careful and painstaking manner in which he handled his soldiers he was promoted to Colonel.
  "At the [Battle of Chickamauga], [Major] Callaway had command of the Eighty-first Indiana in addition to his own regiment. The record of the Eighty-first Indiana was so excellent [under his] command that it received special mention from headquarters and the [men] of the regiment later presented him with a beautifully mounted sword, which has hung in his dining room at home for many years. After the Battle of [Stones] River General Rosecrans organized a light brigade in each division from officers and men distinguished for bravery and soldierly qualities. Their names were placed on the "roll of honor." Colonel Callaway's name was on the roll, and he was made commander of one of these brigades. Of the 300 regiments of the Union Army officially mentioned as having rendered distinguished services, his regiment, the Twenty-first Illinois, holds first rank on the "roll of honor."
  "At the close of the war he resigned with a colonel's commission and was honorably discharged. The government, in recognition of arduous duties rendered and disabilities incurred in the line of duty, placed his name on its pension roll.
  "Col. Callaway returned to Illinois and resumed the practice of law, served in the state legislature and won prestige at the bar until 1871, when President Grant appointed him secretary of the territory of Montana. In this important office he served six years with credit to himself, benefit to the territory and the satisfaction of the people. He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1884 and also that of 1880 which formulated the state constitution. He was a member of the territorial legislature of 1885 and was the first republican speaker of a Montana house of representatives. In 1878 during a vacancy he was appointed by Judge Blake United States district attorney for the First judicial district and served in this capacity 1878-79. Col. Callaway located in Virginia City in 1871 and successfully engaged in the practice of law until 1898, when his health failed to such an extent that he relinquished the practice until within the past three years. In politics he was always a stalwart republican and an active and able advocate of the principles of that party. He was a member of Virginia City [Masonic] Lodge No. 1, and was a past master of that lodge. He was a member of Frank Blair Post No. 6, G. A. R., and its post commander at the time of his death. He was also a past department commander of the state organization. On January 16, 1866, Col. Callaway married Miss Mary E. Link, a native of Illinois, and a daughter of a pioneer of that state. To bless this union four children were born, Judge Lew L., Ethel, who died when 6 years of age, Edmund J., and George R. The three sons and the widow survive to mourn the sudden taking away a loving husband and an indulgent father.
  "Col. James E. Callaway lived at a time which tried men's character. His career as a soldier is one to be proud of. He rendered gallant and brave service in the preservation of the Union. As a citizen of Montana he was a prominent figure in the early history of the state. He was a lawyer of unusual ability and an honor to the profession. He was an ardent partisan but he was frank and honorable in his party life and he numbered many warm friends in the democratic party. He was actively identified with the welfare of this city which was his home. As a private citizen he took an interest in the schools and in fact everything pertaining to the betterment of the community. His home life was happy; he was pleasant and congenial; and he was fortunate in his family as he leaves behind him sons that will keep the family name one to be honored.
  "The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the auditorium and was conducted by Virginia City [Masonic] Lodge No. 1. It was very largely attended by the Masons and a large number of friends of the deceased. The casket was draped in the stars and stripes and on it was laid the sword presented to him by [the] regiment. The floral emblems were many and beautiful.
  "The pall bearers, all past masters of the Masonic fraternity, were Chief Justice Theodore Brantly of Helena, H. D. Rossiter of Sheridan, Robert Vickers, J. M. Knight, N. D. Johnson and M. M. Duncan, of Virginia City.
  "Appropriate music during the services was furnished by a choir composed of Mesdames Thomas Duncan, Dean W. Vickers, Miss Alma Trenerry and Messrs. J. H. Powell, C. W. Sherwood and M. B. Davis with Miss May Lowman presiding at the piano.
  "At the conclusion of the services at the grave three volleys were fired over it by a firing squad composed of veterans of the Spanish-American War under command of Lieut. E. J. Gaioan, and taps were sounded by Bugler A. E. Cole.
  "The funeral was held a day earlier than was at first planned on account of the condition of Mrs. Callaway. The shock occasioned by the sudden death of her husband brought on a serious attack of heart trouble from which she has been a sufferer for a number of years. It was the advice of her physician that the funeral be held Tuesday."

• Last Edited: 2 Feb 2014

Mary Elizabeth Link

• Birth*: She was born on 16 December 1843 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.¹
• Marriage*: She married Col. James Edmund Callaway, son of Rev. Samuel Taylor Callaway and Mary Hamilton Means.^2,1
• Death*: She died on 12 April 1922 in Montana at age 78.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Virginia City Cemetery, Virginia City, Madison County, Montana.¹

• Last Edited: 1 Feb 2014

Mary Ethelwyn Callaway

• Father: Col. James Edmund Callaway^1,2 b. 7 Jul 1835, d. 21 Aug 1905
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Link^3,4 b. 16 Dec 1843, d. 12 Apr 1922

• Birth*: She was born on 26 December 1872.⁵
• Death*: She died on 10 December 1878 at age 5.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in Virginia City Cemetery, Virginia City, Madison County, Montana.⁵

• Last Edited: 2 Feb 2014

Dr. George Callaway

• Father: Rev. Samuel Taylor Callaway^3,4 b. 14 Jan 1808, d. 7 Jun 1875
• Mother: Mary Hamilton Means^1,2 b. 27 Feb 1809, d. 12 Sep 1890

• Birth*: He was born on 4 May 1844 in Christian County, Kentucky.⁵
• Marriage*: He married Emma C. Wyeth on 19 February 1879.^6,5
• Death*: He died in 1907 in Illinois.⁵
• Burial*: Interment was in Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois.⁵

• Last Edited: 1 Feb 2014

Emma C. Wyeth

• Birth*: She was born in 1857 in Douglas County, Illinois.¹
• Marriage*: She married Dr. George Callaway, son of Rev. Samuel Taylor Callaway and Mary Hamilton Means, on 19 February 1879.^1,2
• Death*: She died on 3 May 1921 in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois.¹

• Last Edited: 1 Feb 2014

Susannah Rickard

• Father: Michael Rickard² b. 24 Mar 1796, d. 6 Nov 1870
• Mother: Mary P. Roush¹ b. 24 Feb 1801, d. 23 Mar 1887

• Birth*: She was born on 8 June 1820 in Letart, Mason County, Virginia.³
• Marriage*: She married George Lazarus Blessing.^4,5
• Death*: She died on 6 January 1907 in Mason County, West Virginia, at age 86.⁵

• Note*: When she was born, Mason County was part of Virginia, as the state of West Virginia was not formed until 1863. By the time she died, in 1907, the part of Virginia in which Mason County was located had become West Virginia.

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

George Lazarus Blessing

• Birth*: He was born on 15 April 1820 in Letart, Mason County, Virginia.¹
• Marriage*: He married Susannah Rickard, daughter of Michael Rickard and Mary P. Roush.^2,3
• Death*: He died on 1 November 1864 in Mason County, West Virginia, at age 44.²

• Note*: When he was born, Mason County was part of Virginia, as the state of West Virginia was not formed until 1863. By the time he died, in 1864, the part of Virginia in which Mason County was located had become West Virginia.

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

William Burden Blessing

• Father: George Lazarus Blessing¹ b. 15 Apr 1820, d. 1 Nov 1864
• Mother: Susannah Rickard² b. 8 Jun 1820, d. 6 Jan 1907

• Birth*: He was born on 6 April 1849.³
• Marriage*: He married Julia Josephine Maupin.^3,4
• Death*: He died in 1921 in West Virginia.³

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

Julia Josephine Maupin

• Birth*: She was born on 12 November 1849 in West Virginia.¹
• Marriage*: She married William Burden Blessing, son of George Lazarus Blessing and Susannah Rickard.^2,1
• Death*: She died in February 1888 in West Virginia at age 38.¹

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

Mary Alice Blessing

• Father: William Burden Blessing¹ b. 6 Apr 1849, d. 1921
• Mother: Julia Josephine Maupin² b. 12 Nov 1849, d. Feb 1888

• Birth*: She was born on 19 December 1879 in Letart, Mason County, West Virginia.³
• Marriage*: She married Alvin M. Wallace.^3,4
• Death*: She died on 11 September 1960 in Wexford, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age 80.³

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

Alvin M. Wallace

• Birth*: He was born on 28 April 1873 in Mason County, West Virginia.¹
• Marriage*: He married Mary Alice Blessing, daughter of William Burden Blessing and Julia Josephine Maupin.^2,1
• Death*: He died on 23 July 1947 in Shreve, Wayne County, Ohio, at age 74.¹

• Last Edited: 12 May 2019

Oscar Bernard Wallace

• Father: Alvin M. Wallace² b. 28 Apr 1873, d. 23 Jul 1947
• Mother: Mary Alice Blessing¹ b. 19 Dec 1879, d. 11 Sep 1960

• Birth*: He was born on 28 August 1897 in Glenwood, Mason County, West Virginia.³
• Marriage*: He married Hazel Alberta Downing.^3,4
• Death*: He died on 31 December 1981 in Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 84.³

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

Hazel Alberta Downing

• Birth*: She was born on 9 November 1898 in Emsworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹
• Marriage*: She married Oscar Bernard Wallace, son of Alvin M. Wallace and Mary Alice Blessing.^2,1
• Death*: She died on 24 November 1969 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at age 71.¹

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

Margaret Jane Wallace

• Father: Oscar Bernard Wallace¹ b. 28 Aug 1897, d. 31 Dec 1981
• Mother: Hazel Alberta Downing² b. 9 Nov 1898, d. 24 Nov 1969

• Birth*: She was born on 16 March 1932 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.³
• Marriage*: She married Donald Harley Morgenthaler.^3,4
• Death*: She died on 6 June 2010 in Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 78.³
• Burial*: Interment was on 9 June 2010 in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas.⁵

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

Donald Harley Morgenthaler

• Birth*: He was born on 17 August 1930 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Jane Wallace, daughter of Oscar Bernard Wallace and Hazel Alberta Downing.^2,1
• Death*: He died on 21 March 2001 in Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 70.¹

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2014

Robert Brooks Allen

• Birth*: He was born on 7 April 1913.¹
• Marriage*: He married Neva Louise Frost, daughter of Barry Lee Frost.^2,1
• Death*: He died on 1 August 1983 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 70.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Morton Cemetery, 401 N. Second Street, Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas.¹

• Last Edited: 24 Feb 2014

Col. Marion Eugene Whitten

• Birth*: He was born on 18 January 1908 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.¹
• Marriage*: He married Neva Louise Frost, daughter of Barry Lee Frost.²
• Death*: He died on 29 August 1999 in his residence, Arlington, Virginia, at age 91.¹
• Burial*: Interment was on 17 September 1999 in section 11, site 331-LH, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.¹

• Note*: He graduated from Corsicana High School and Texas A&M. In World War II he was a chemical officer of the Third Armored Division of the U.S. Army. After being discharged in 1946, he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in cotton seed and soybean research.¹

• Last Edited: 24 Feb 2014

Alice Charlene Cochran

Alice Charlene Cochran Styron, courtesy of DonZas.

• Father: William Rhea ('Bolie') Cochran¹ b. 4 Jul 1894, d. 20 Jan 1972
• Mother: Dorothy Shaw² b. 3 Aug 1901, d. 17 Oct 1978

• Birth*: She was born on 14 October 1922.^3,4
• Marriage*: She married Edwin Hartzell Styron.⁵
• Death*: She died on 10 June 2005 in CC Young Retirement Center, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 82.^6,4
• Burial*: Inurnment was on 9 July 2005 in Cochran Chapel Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.^7,5

• Note*: She was a graduate of the University of Texas, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority.⁴

• Last Edited: 26 Feb 2014

Edwin Hartzell Styron

• Marriage*: He married Alice Charlene Cochran, daughter of William Rhea ('Bolie') Cochran and Dorothy Shaw.¹

• Last Edited: 26 Feb 2014

Brig. Gen. Nicholas Bartlett Pearce

Brig. Gen. Nicholas Bartlett Pearce.

• Father: Allen Pearce¹ b. c 1798
• Mother: Mary Morris²

• Birth*: He was born on 20 July 1828 in Caldwell County, Kentucky.^3,4
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Kathrine ('Nannie') Smith on 25 January 1855.⁵
• Death*: He died on 8 March 1894 in the home of his daughter, May Choice, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 65.^6,7,5
• Burial*: Interment was in Oak Wood Cemetery, Whitesboro, Grayson County, Texas.^8,4

• Note*: A family history gives 20 Jun 1828 as his birth date.⁹

• Last Edited: 14 Mar 2014

Nancy Kathrine ('Nannie') Smith

• Birth*: She was born on 25 February 1837 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.
• Marriage*: She married Brig. Gen. Nicholas Bartlett Pearce, son of Allen Pearce and Mary Morris, on 25 January 1855.¹
• Death*: She died on 3 October 1885 in Whitesboro, Grayson County, Texas, at age 48.

• Last Edited: 14 Mar 2014

Allen Pearce

• Father: James Pearce²
• Mother: Martha ('Selah' or 'Celia') Bartlett¹ b. c 1786

• Birth*: He was born circa 1798.³
• Marriage*: He married Mary Morris in 1824.⁴

• Last Edited: 14 Mar 2014

Mary Morris

• Marriage*: She married Allen Pearce, son of James Pearce and Martha ('Selah' or 'Celia') Bartlett, in 1824.¹

• Note*: A family history indicates that her name may have been Mary Morris or Mary Morse and says she died a few years after the date of the marriage of her son James.¹

• Last Edited: 14 Mar 2014

Roberta Jane Beaton

Roberta Jane Beaton Eyberg.

• Father: Walter Beaton² b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 22 Oct 1984
• Mother: Roberta Whitaker¹ b. 19 Jul 1890, d. 12 Aug 1985

• Birth*: She was born on 10 January 1920 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.³
• Marriage*: She married Quentin Eyberg.³
• Death*: She died on 9 March 2014 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 94.³

• Obituary Abstract*: "Roberta Jane Eyberg passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Houston at the age of 94.
  "She was born Jan. 10, 1920 in Corsicana to Walter Beaton and Roberta Whitaker Beaton and grew up among a loving family, including her sister, Katherine, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Roberta spent many of her early years on the family farm before moving into town. She attended Texas Women’s College in Denton before embarking on a secretarial career with an energy company in Tulsa, Okla. It was in a Tulsa church youth group that she met her husband of almost 65 years, Quentin, from Duluth, Minn. Together they lived across the globe and made life-long friends along the way — in Tulsa, Antwerp, Belgium, Le Havre, France, Kansas, Canada, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Southern California and the Washington D.C. area. Roberta and Quentin chose to spend their retirement years in Woodcreek, Wimberley, Texas where they enjoyed traveling, golf, bridge, new friends and the hill country pace. She often awed us with her uncanny ability to accurately recite the dates and addresses of the 48 moves she and Quentin had made. They continued to travel to interesting places like Prince Edward Island, the Panama Canal, New Zealand and Duluth, Minn.
  "Roberta was a beautiful and gracious Southern lady with bright blue eyes, and a sweet smile that made an impression on everyone. Roberta was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and homemaker, honing her skills as a wonderful cook and seamstress. She loved a good game of bridge, baking family meals, intimate social gatherings and being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  "She is preceded in death by her husband, Quentin . . . .
  "A memorial service will be held at Chapel in the Hills, Wimberley at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, please consider contributions to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Association."⁴

• Last Edited: 17 Mar 2014

Quentin Eyberg

• Marriage*: He married Roberta Jane Beaton, daughter of Walter Beaton and Roberta Whitaker.¹

• Last Edited: 17 Mar 2014

Col. James N. Riggs

• Scrapbook*: "Col. Riggs was a prominent citizen in Corsicana in early days. He had a part in most of his county's activities for many years. His home was on Jefferson Street, now Third Avenue, where his daughter, Mrs. Gus Teas, still lives. Another daughter was the wife of Dr. Robinson of Dresden, while a third, married Wynder Kenner. Many of Col. Riggs' descendants still make Navarro County their home."¹

• Last Edited: 23 Mar 2014

Haskell Arthell Fortson

Haskell Arthell Fortson.

• Birth*: He was born on 31 January 1937 in Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama.^1,2
• Death*: He died on 20 March 2014 in Georgia at age 77.^3,4
• Burial*: Interment was on 22 March 2014 in Glen Haven Memorial Garden, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.^1,5

• Note*: He was a Baptist, served in the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard, and was a mailer for the Macon Telegraph in Macon, Georgia until he retired in 2007. He enjoyed playing the guitar and was an avid NASCAR fan.^1,2

• Last Edited: 13 Nov 2023

Laurence Ogilvie Fortson

• Father: Thomas Edward Fortson¹ b. 5 Jul 1848, d. 17 Dec 1931
• Mother: Sarah Richardson Toombs² b. 16 Sep 1856, d. 7 Apr 1953

• Birth*: He was born on 23 February 1889 in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia.^3,4
• Marriage*: He married Marie Fitzpatrick on 5 August 1911 in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia.^5,6
• Marriage*: He married Edith Stokes.⁷
• Marriage*: He married King _____.⁷
• Death*: He died on 26 November 1955 in Washington General Hospital, Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, at age 66.^7,4
• Burial*: Interment was on 28 November 1955 in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia.^7,8

• Scrapbook*: • "GEORGIA SOCIETY
     “Washington.
     “. . . The marriage of Miss Marie Fitzpatrick and Laurence O. Fortson was a quiet home affair Saturday, on account of mourning in the family of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father McMahan and Mr. and Mrs. Fortson left for a stay of several weeks at Highlands, N. C. . . . Mrs. M. Pembroke Pope entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Marie Fitzpatrick, whose marriage to L. O. Fortson occurred Saturday. . . .”
  • “FORTSON PURCHASES PRICHARD MOTOR CO.
     “Local Agency for Ford to Continue Under New Ownership and Management.
     “L. O. Fortson, former Ford dealer of Washington, Ga., has purchased the James H. Prichard Motor company as a going concern and is continuing the business with the same sales and service organization, with the addition of new men. . . .
     “Mr. Fortson is one of the most successful Ford and Fordson dealers in north Georgia. He is said to have sold more than 100 tractors last year.
     “He states that his business policy is ‘personal supervision.’ He will be active in the management of the business, keeping close supervision of both the sales and service departments.
     “P. H. Sanders, who has been associated with Mr. Prichard, as been named vice president of the Fortson Motor company. Mr. Sanders stated Saturday that the entire organization was enthusiastic, and that a big increase in sales was anticipated.”.^9,10
• Note*: From a family history: "He died after a short illness, of a heart ailment complicated by asthma. . . . He attended Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, and the University of Georgia. Episcopalian. Mason, Shriner and member of the Elks Club. For many years he was in the automobile business in Washington [Georgia] and Atlanta, and later in Asheville, N.C. For a number of years before his retirement he had been in charge of a federal conservation project in Florida with headquarters in Gainesville, and other points in Florida, including Jacksonville."⁷

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2020

Marie Fitzpatrick

• Birth*: She was born on 15 August 1887.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Laurence Ogilvie Fortson, son of Thomas Edward Fortson and Sarah Richardson Toombs, on 5 August 1911 in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia.^3,4
• Death*: She died on 6 February 1949 at age 61.^1,2
• Burial*: Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia.^1,5

• Scrapbook*: • "GEORGIA SOCIETY
     “Washington.
     “. . . The marriage of Miss Marie Fitzpatrick and Laurence O. Fortson was a quiet home affair Saturday, on account of mourning in the family of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father McMahan and Mr. and Mrs. Fortson left for a stay of several weeks at Highlands, N. C. . . . Mrs. M. Pembroke Pope entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Marie Fitzpatrick, whose marriage to L. O. Fortson occurred Saturday. . . .”
  • “FORTSON PURCHASES PRICHARD MOTOR CO.
     “Local Agency for Ford to Continue Under New Ownership and Management.
     “L. O. Fortson, former Ford dealer of Washington, Ga., has purchased the James H. Prichard Motor company as a going concern and is continuing the business with the same sales and service organization, with the addition of new men. . . .
     “Mr. Fortson is one of the most successful Ford and Fordson dealers in north Georgia. He is said to have sold more than 100 tractors last year.
     “He states that his business policy is ‘personal supervision.’ He will be active in the management of the business, keeping close supervision of both the sales and service departments.
     “P. H. Sanders, who has been associated with Mr. Prichard, as been named vice president of the Fortson Motor company. Mr. Sanders stated Saturday that the entire organization was enthusiastic, and that a big increase in sales was anticipated.”.^6,7

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2020

Edith Stokes

• Birth*: She was born on 19 October 1899.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Laurence Ogilvie Fortson, son of Thomas Edward Fortson and Sarah Richardson Toombs.¹
• Death*: She died on 26 February 1938 at age 38.^1,2
• Burial*: Interment was in Toombs lot, Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia.^1,2

• Last Edited: 11 Apr 2014

King _____

• Birth*: She was born on 27 March 1896 in Whitesburg, Carroll County, Georgia.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Laurence Ogilvie Fortson, son of Thomas Edward Fortson and Sarah Richardson Toombs.¹
• Death*: She died on 18 February 1975 at age 78.³
• Burial*: Interment was in section H east, row 9, Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.³

• Last Edited: 11 Apr 2014

Margaret Gibson

• Father: Dr. William Fulton Gibson^1,2 b. 4 Oct 1849, d. 31 Dec 1920
• Mother: Margarett Jane Holshousen^3,4 b. 23 Jan 1856, d. 19 May 1890

• Birth*: She was born on 17 May 1890 in Livingston, Polk County, Texas.⁵
• Marriage*: She married Samuel H. Clopton, son of Benjamin Martin Clopton and Lizzie Viola Haynie.^6,5
• Death*: She died on 12 March 1937 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 46.⁵
• Burial*: Entombment was in the mausoleum, Forest Park Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, Harris County, Texas.⁵

• Last Edited: 12 Apr 2014

• Charts: Descendants of Benjamin Clopton and Agnes Morgan

Dr. William Fulton Gibson

• Birth*: He was born on 4 October 1849 in Alabama.¹
• Marriage*: He married Margarett Jane Holshousen.^1,2
• Death*: He died on 31 December 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 71.¹

• Note*: He was a school teacher and moved to Frisco, Texas after his wife's death.¹

• Last Edited: 12 Apr 2014

Margarett Jane Holshousen

• Birth*: She was born on 23 January 1856.¹
• Marriage*: She married Dr. William Fulton Gibson.^2,1
• Death*: She died on 19 May 1890 at age 34.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Holhousen Darby Cemetery, Moscow, Polk County, Texas.¹

• Last Edited: 12 Apr 2014

Rubye _____

• Birth*: She was born on 20 February 1907.¹
• Marriage*: She married Theodore ('Thea') Clayton, son of Albert Hervey Clayton and Mattie Williamson.²
• Death*: She died on 22 September 1982 at age 75.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Bexar Cemetery, Somerset, Bexar County, Texas.¹

• Last Edited: 13 Apr 2014

• Charts: Descendants of William Clayton and Sally Davis