March 23, 1878--Death of Hon. George S. Hawkins, died at his residence in Marianna on Friday th 15th. Though it was known that his health was precarious and his death was therefore not altogether unexpected. He has longed ranked among Florida's wisest and best citizens. He had served her in the field and poured out his blood in her defense in warfare with the Seminoles, had adorned her legislative balls, administered justice between her citizens from the bench and represented her people in the national councils and in whatever position he was placed he proved himself incorruptible, wise and just. His eminent fitness for the work prompted his selection to arrange and codify the statues of the state under a resolution of the last legislature, and he was engaged in that laborious and important service when death put an end to its further prosecution. Truly Florida has lost in him one of her noblest and most devoted citizens and her sons will honor and cherish his memory. In circuit court Hon. George P. Raney announced to court the death of Hon. George S. Hawkins, and moved as a mark of respect that the court adjourn until the next morning, whereupon his honor ordered the court to stand adjourned until the next morning.

July 29, 1884--Death of "MORGAN", at the residence of William J. Winegar to the last the faithful servant, the gallant soldier and loving friend. Several years before the war, Morgan, then, a fiery young horse, but thoroughly trained roadster, was bought by Colonel H. L. Hart, in middle Georgia. His kind disposition, pure strain, fine action and easy carriage made him valuable at once, and he was yielded to General Finnegan afterwards only as a matter of military necessity. He bore the general gallantly through the perils of OLUSTEE, and the mutual attachment became so strong that he was carried to Virginia, as that officer's favorite charge. Through the hardships and dangers of all the fearful campaigns, in the Old Dominion Morgan, borne his part, never quailing for shot or shell; often weary and hungry, wet, wounded and despondent, at last for horse and master dawned the day at Appomattox. Only hard necessity could then separate the companions true and tried, but General Finnegan had barely money enough to insure his own return. Morgan was left in the care of Dr. Shine, who brought him to Tennessee. Learning where to find him, Colonel Hart brought him home despite all the offers of General Finnegan, who was anxious to care for his decline years himself. Since then, he has passed his days in the peaceful enjoyment of an honored old age, cared for like a child by his mistress, the colonels' daughter. Members of Congress have regretted that Morgan fought on the side which does receive pensions, and a gallant general who was opposed to him in the late "unpleasantness," hinted that the nation, without the sacrifice of principal, might give the gray veteran an honorary decoration like that of the Victoria Cross or the Legion of Honor.

Thus full of years as of glory the subject of this notice breathed his last amid scenes in peaceful contrast to some of those through which he had passed. One by one the heroes of that stormy time pass from our sight, but leave a memory forever green in our hearts.

March 26, 1885, Thomas Shalley, aged 55 years. To many of our old citizens his sudden death will bring deep pain, caused by the severance of strong ties which have endured unbroken for many years; to all our citizens,the announcement will be greeted with the sorrowful surprise of unexpected bereavement, The deceased was born in County Galway, Ireland, in 1830, but came to America with his family in 1851. He settled at Palatka in 1853, and has taken an important part in our public affairs since early manhood. Throughout the state, comrades will recollect him as a soldier in the Seminole war, and a still larger number will recall his services under Captain Gray, in the Confederate service. In 1860 he married Miss Margaret Lucas, of the city, who lives to mourn his loss, and of their family of nine children, six survived to surround the death bed of their father and comfort the mother in the severest trial that can befall a loving wife. On his return from the army in 1865, he found all his property destroyed or of no cash value, but he began work with the energy which was one of his most striking characteristics, and before his death had amassed a most comfortable independence which he managed carefully and well.

In the history of Putnam County, since the war, the name of Thomas Shalley must occur on every page. On him as sheriff, devolved the duty of punishing the murder of Collector Stephens, in 1866, and he held the same office for twelve years, under different governors of Florida. He was also tax collector for four years and assessor for a like term.

Only a few days ago and when he was moving among us, strong and well. With a party of friends he went north to see the inauguration at Washington and on his return was attacked with inflammatory rhenmatism{sic} which resulted in paralysis and caused his death. Throughout the state those who knew the generous spirit and kind temper of Mr. Shalley will mourn his death; a host of comrades and friends who have been associated with him in the trials of many years extend sincerest condolences to the stricken widow and sorrowing children.

September 3, 1885--Death of Mr. John C. Grooms, which occurred at his home near Rice Creek, of pneumonia. Mr. Grooms was the father of B. J. Grooms, the well known grocery man, and one of the oldest settlers of Putnam county. He leaves a wife and several sons. He was 65 years old. The Methodist church was in charge of the arrangements.

November 10, 1885--Death of Judge A. B. Bartlett, of Georgetown. He has been in ill health, because of old age. He was one of the stirring spirits among the pioneers of Kansas, a prominent figure mid the exciting scenes attending the admission of the territory, he knew the men who began the excitement which culminated in John Brown's raid, and finally made civil war inevitable. Afterwards the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens bestowed upon him one office after another till approaching age and failing health caused a visit to Florida.

Although a Republican in sympathy, the judge soon began voting with the democrats on all state issues, probably his vote for Cleveland was his first ever cast for a democrat on national issues, although he was even then postmaster and considered republican. He held offices under Bloxham and Perry, as well as Arthur. He lived to see the Florida town which he helped carve from the wilderness become the flourishing center of thriving population, and coming from the old west in old age and ill health, he lived to enjoy the fruits of a warmer clime. From the cottage embowered in orange, fig and banana trees. He was born in 1819.

November 28, 1885--Death of Mr. William H. Brooker, resident of the Peniel and Francis area. He was 75 years of age, and had long been a resident of the county.

December 1, 1885--Death of August W. Mann, died on November 29th. Born in Germany in 1842, moved to Palatka from Beaufort, S. C., 1867. He was well known throughout East Florida as foreman of the Mechanic's steam fire company, and afterwards chief of the Palatka fire department, while both parties joined last April in giving him a seat at our city council board. He was a life long democrat.

February 1, 1887--Death of Dr. J. C. Donnelly, aged 33 he was elected mayor of Palatka in 1885, and served one year. He was buriedat West View Cemetery.

September 25, 1887--Daniel Cowgill, Sr., of Penn, died 25th originally from Dover, Delaware, aged 85 years, he was the father of Dr. C. D. who at one time served as a representative of the state legislature.

February 21, 1888--Died 29 December 1887, near Cone, the Honorable McKeen Carlton from Thomas County, Georgia. He was born 12December 1825, and an orphan. He came to Florida in 1846, married Miss Ann Morrison, they had 7 sons and 3 daughter, and were of the Catholic faith. In 1885, as a Republican he was nominated to the Legislature.

July 15, 1892--Death of Colonel William V. Boyd, born in Sumpter, S. C., November 27th, 1812, died near at his home near Johnson, July 9th 1892, aged 79. He leaves a widow, which was his fourth wife, and one daughter.

He first came to Florida in 1856. He emigrated to Missouri, at the breaking out of the civil war he entered the Confederate army under General Sterling Price and there won by his valor and intrepidity the title of Colonel, which he wore with dignity to the end of his life. He lost two sons, in the great fratricide strife.

He lived in South Carolina during the days of slavery, and was overseer of some of the largest cotton plantations of that country. He was reared in that circle where chivalry was a part of training of the Southern bred gentlemen. He was a member of the Methodist Church, interment at the Johnson Cemetery.

October 14, 1892--Death of Mr. M. C. Goodson, who died last Friday evening, of heart failure. He was well known throughout the county, and for a number of years connected with various business pursuits. He had been a candidate for sheriff in the last election. Buried at West View Cemetery, with masons in charge.

April 5, 1895--Death of Captain Henry A. Gray, one of the oldest and most beloved and highly respected citizens of Putnam County died at his home in this city on Wednesday a. m. He was born in Tatnall County, GA, in 1826, and at the time of his death was 68 years of age. Leaving his home at an early age, he began the struggle of life for himself, and at the age of 18 cast his fate with the "Land of Flowers". As a young man he worked with determination and energy, never pausing in the face of obstacles, but with the same positive, manly spirit that characterized him all through life.

In the Confederate Army he was commissioned Captain, and throughout the war fought nobly for the Southern cause. He was in a number of important engagements, notably the great battle of Olustee. Capt. Gray was the first man to command a steamboat on the Ocklawaha river, and very much of his life was devoted to the navigation of this beautiful and noted steam. So thoroughly identified has he become with this river, that his name is a part of its history. No longer now will the eagle eye of this sturdy commander watch the waters of the Ocklawaha no longer will his positive commands ring out and echo o'er stream and through woodland; the old river will flow on in steady, silent sorrow now. Its soul has fled.

Capt. Gray was married on April 2, 1857, to Eliza W. Brown, his present wife who survives him. There were three sons and three daughters born in this union, four grand children, and one great grandchild survive him.

The funeral services took place at the family residence, and were conducted by Rev. W. S. Wallace of the Presbyterian Church. Interment at West View Cemetery. The following delegation of old soldiers representatives of the Confederate and Union Armies, commanded by Capt. J. D. Points formed as an honorary escort: Capt. J. D. Points, Capt. R. W. Davis, Dr. W. H. Cyrus, Judge M. I. Coxe, George L. Fox, Judge W. H. Wigg, F. G. Ruffly, George W. Hall, Capt. T. C. Butler, W. S. Nugent, John Hewson, J. E. Marshall, L. Falk, N. O. Davis, M. H. Trueman, Wm. Ivers, C. B. Loring, P. T. L. Queen, J. R. Cone, W. A. Livingston.

April 19, 1895--Death of Mr. T. A. Livingston, aged 70, died at his home at College Place, near Brunswick, GA, April 9th, aged 70 years. The deceased wa the brother of our esteemed fellow citizen, Mr. W. A. Livingston, furniture dealer.

He was born at Abbeville, S. C., August 29, 1824. He came to Florida with his parents when 10 years of age, grew to manhood at Madison County, where he continued to reside for 46 years, moving to Glenn County, in 1880. He was elected Justice of the Peace for his district.

June 21, 1895--Death of George W. Pratt, also known as "ALLIGATOR PRATT", editor of the Eastern Herald, came to Palatka around 1868. George W. Pratt was born at Washington, PA, August 18, 1817. He came South in early life, and settled at Macon, GA. Here he studied medicine and upon the eve of entering the medical profession he became impressed with the ministry of the Gospel. This conflict of duty was frequently referred to by him as a momentous event in his life. He decided in favor of the ministry. He was soon ordained to the full work of the Gospel ministry by Bishop George F. Pierce, and became a member of the Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church, South. He was soon transferred and became a member of the first Florida Conference, and at the time of his death was one of the few surviving members of that noble body of men who formed that organization. Mr. Pratt during his active itinerancy was assigned to different circuits in the State, and made a record of faithful and efficient service wherever sent. He was one of the advance guard of pioneer Methodism throughout South Florida. This was when the country was sparsely settled and communities were small and widely separated, and no railway communication and with limited church accommodation. Of early Methodism in South Florida it can be truly said, "The groves were her first temples." The hardships the faithful ministers of that day endured, the privation they suffered forms an interesting chapter in the unwritten history of early Methodism in Florida. In the early struggles of Methodism in the southern part of the State the deceased was an active participant, and in many sections the results of his consecrated work is still felt and realized.

In 1850, he married Mrs. Mary H. Heyward, of Tallahassee, a lady of refinement and culture.

The close of the war found Mr. Pratt with a large family and with insufficient salary to supply their increasing wants. It became apparent that he must turn his attention to some other calling that promised a better compensation. He entered the journalistic field and published for a number of years the Apalachicola Reporter. In 1869 he moved to Palatka and commenced the publication of the East Florida Herald, afterwards the Palatka Herald. Twenty-three years of constant toil he gave to the publication of this paper. Its circulation was extended to nearly all the States of the Union, and its editorials were generally accepted as a reflex of public opinion upon all important political questions that came to the front.

Mr. Pratt was a democrat from convictions, and not from a sentimental partisanship. The columns of his paper was never prostitute to the low and ignoble service of personal abuse.

Mrs. Pratt predeceased him by a few weeks. His surviving children are: Mrs. M. P. Thomas, Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Benjamin A. Deal & Mrs. A. G. Phillips, Palatka, Joseph H. C. Pratt, Leesburg, Pierre d'A. Pratt, Brunswick, GA., and Wm. A. Pratt, Washington, D. C.

October 4, 1895--Death of Mr. Meredith Grainger, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Putnam County died at his home at Peniel on Sunday last. He was the father of Alex, and Henry Grainger, of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

December 13, 1895--Death of Colonel Hubbard L. Hart, died at Atlanta Thursday a. m., as a result of an accident he sustained in getting off a street car. He was born at Guilford, Windham County, Vermont, May 4, 1827, and after receiving a fair education came south in 1848, and spent three winters and finally settled at Savannah, Georgia in 1852, where he purchased the stage line between Darien and Savannah. He continued this work for three years, sold his interest, and came to Florid,a July 1, 1855 and opened up a stage line between Palatka and Tampa.

In 1860 he purchased wharf property at Palatka and began a forwarding and receiving a commission business, in connection with which he owned and managed a general store. It was at this time he conceived the idea of placing steam vessels upon the Ocklawaha river. The first vessel employed in this service was JAMES BURT, a vessel the recollection of whose old and weather beaten form lives only in the memory of the oldest citizens. During the same year he built the neat and attractive steamer SILVER SPRINGS. The war coming on put an end temporarily to the plans and purpose of this enterprising man. He entered the service of the Confederate Army as assistant quartermaster, and was assigned to duty in the Florida division. His extensive acquaintance with the planters of the State, his familiarity with all sections and knowledge of the public highways leading thereto, eminently fitted him for the important duty committed to his charge.

At the close of the war Colonel Hart at once went to work in rebuilding the ruined fortune of his adopted commonwealth. He resumed the work of opening the navigation of the Ocklawaha river, and built and managed a nice line of steamers. During this time he was owner and manager of the Old Putnam House, and it was while under his management that the house obtained a national reputation. This old building was destroyed by fire in 1886.(Should have been 1884) He continued to remove obstructions form the Ocklawaha river and completed the work in 1868. This was the grand achievement of his life and made an outlet to the famous region of Lake Griffin, Lake Eustis, Lake Dora, Lake Harris, and Lake Dunham. It opened up to navigation a stream whose tortuous windings and weird scenery makes it the most wonderful stream of the Western Hemisphere.

Col. Hart has frequently been tendered position of trust and profit, but always refused, preferring the enjoyment of home life.

He was married twice, the first wife Miss Mary Adams, of Cavendish, VT. She died in 1880, leaving a daughter, now Mrs. Mary Winegar, who lives in Richmond, VA. He married the second time to Miss Cecilia Thompson, of Boston, Mass., in 1884.

Col. Hart has probably done more for the advancement of the interests of East and Southwest Florida, than any other man in the State. His whole life was a continuous devotion to the interests of this section. His broad and progressive spirit was far in advance of the progress of the state, and his life was only too short for him to realize the vast benefits his services were to the State.

The remains of Colonel Hart were brought to Palatka, by the Georgia Southern R. R., accompanied by Capt. J. E. Lucas, who was at Atlanta at the time of Col. Hart's death. Interment at West View Cemetery.

March 25, 1898--Death of Mr. James T. Jenkins, died at his residence Wednesday, March 10th, 1898 at 4:30 p. m., of dropsy of the heart. He was born in Willmington, N. C., October 6, 1835. In 1854 he moved to Charleston, S. C., where he obtained a position in South Carolina Rail Road shops as first engineer, which position he held for several years. In 1891 he moved to Interlachen, Fla, where he remained until his death.

Mr. Jenkins was married in 1861 to Miss Sarah C. Cammers of Charleston, S. C., who survives him; besides three sons, two daughters, James W., Charleston, Benjamin T., New York, Julius C., Interlachen, Lena C., of Charleston, and Mrs. H. Osteen, of Tampa.

August 31, 1899--Death of Reverend J. W. Thomas of Peniel, which occurred August 25th. He died of lumbago, in the 76th year of his age. Born in Barnwell, South Carolina and removed to Florida in 1854, stopping in Alachua county for three years when he settled on his place at Peniel. He was a gallant Confederate Soldier and was in Dickison's command when the Federal gunboat "Columbine: was captured at Horse Landing. A widow, two daughters, four sons survive him. Interred at Peniel Cemetery.

August 3, 1900--Captain R. R. Reid Dead, although Capt. Robert R. Reid died Thursday night, we were unable to give a lengthy report of his death in last week's issue owing to lack of time.

Captain Reid had been ill for sometime and owning to his advanced age little hope was given for his recovery. Still when the news went abroad that he was dead his friends and relatives were greatly shocked.

He first saw the light of day in 1824 in Augusta, Georgia. There he remained for some twenty-five years, when he moved to Palatka, then only a trading post. He has resided here ever since. He contributed greatly to the growth of Palatka, and had the pleasure of seeing the village of only few log huts grow to its present proportions.

Captain Reid was in every respect a true citizen, being a friend to the distressed, and a good, honest and true gentleman. Though in old age he had to contend with adverse circumstances, he was always cheerful and hopeful.

The funeral was held from the Catholic Church Saturday, afternoon. Father John O' Brien conducting the impressive services.

The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers, Robert W. Davis, Charles I. Rowton, R. J. Adams, M. R. Ryan, E. S. Crill and William Ivers.

Honorary escorts from the Gem City Guards and Veteran Association accompanied the body to the grave.

He is survived by a large number of relatives, to whom we extend sincere sympathy.

Death of Morrison Goodson of Grandin was reported in June 1902.

Death of General J. J. Dickison reported on August 28, 1902 .(See separate file on Dickison Under DICKSON1). Florida's Hero Soldier Passes Away at Ocala. The Passing away of Gen. J. J. Dickison at his home in Ocala last Saturday night removes an historic figure.

He was distinctly the soldier hero of the state, and has often been referred to as the "Marion of Florida."

Gen. Dickinson{sic} was born in South Carolina, in which state his boyhood days were passed. The family then removed to Florida.

When the Florida people organized for defense as soon as the state seceded, amongst the foremost in raising companies was J. J. Dickison, whose preference led him to raise a company of cavalry, which, however, was changed to artillery, of which Dickison was made first lieutenant; John M. Martin, captain. After various services until May 1862, Lieutenant Dickison, on the orders of General Finnegan, raised a company of cavalry, which went into service as Company "H" Second Florida regiment for three years of the war. Very soon this cavalry company was in the enemy's front at Palatka. The Federals were at the time making demonstrations along the St. Johns river and attempting to open the way to overrun all Florida. Their enterprise gave Dickison early and many opportunities to show his daring and skill, which he did near St. Augustine and Palatka. The Confederates were forced to evacuate Jacksonville, after which misfortune Dickison's command guarded for several months the larger part of Florida which lies between Symrna and St. Augustine, and their next service was at the honor post of outpost duty, to which they were assigned by Colonel Scott. During the active scouting and skirmishes which attended the discharge of this important assignment, they not only gave valuable information as to the enemy's movements, but fought a number of little battles. The skirmishing was, in fact, nearly incessant, in which Captain Dickison demonstrated the efficiency of his fine company, as well as his fitness to command them. In these first, as well as in subsequent campaigns, he won frequent commendations in general orders, and made himself secure in the confidence of his men. The month of May 1864, is especially notable for many exploits, bravely, skillfully and successfully considerable detachments of the enemy at Welaka and Fort Butler. Various annoying and damaging attacks were also made upon the Federal gunboats and transports on the St. Johns River by the Confederate Cavalrymen with their artillery. In one of the engagements Captain Dickison forced the surrendered of the Columbine, a new and superior Federal vessel, whose gallant men, 148 in number, defended their boat until over half had been killed.

Many of Dickison's movements during the time he kept the enemy from overrunning the State calls to mind the career of Marion, the South Carolina partisan ranger of the Revolutionary War. The same shrewdness, daring and military mother wit belonged to both of these heroes. The general field of his operations included the part of Florida which the enemy greatly desired to occupy, but he baffled them at all points and surprised them by the celerity of his movements. After the gunboat achievement there was further fighting near Palatka, and then a hot pursuit of the Federal raiding force, with fighting at Baldwin, Fort Butler, Waldo, and Gainesville, August 17, 1864, when Dickison gained a complete victory. The battles succeeding these brilliant affairs were near Green Coves Springs, ST. Augustine, Braddock's Farm near Crescent City and No., 4, closing only with the tidings of Lee's surrender. After Appomattox this brace and tireless leader and his brave men surrendered under a spirited protest, and were paroled at Waldo.

After the war Captain Dickison remained in Florida, among people who honored him for his remarkable military service.

He became major general of State Troops in 1888, and was also chosen commander of the Florida division. United Confederate Veterans, which high and honored position he held continuously until about three years ago, then being made honorary commander.

Gen. Dickison also served with distinction in the office of Adjutant General of the State for four years, entering upon his office in 1877, under Governor Drew; and also served during the early eighties as Treasurer of Marion County.

He was in his eighty-eight year at the time of his death.

The funeral took place at Jacksonville, Tuesday, the service being conducted at Rt. Rev. E. G. Weed, Bishop of Florida. After the service the march to the grave was headed by detachment of police, two infantry companies, the hearse and pall-bearers, the Confederate veterans, and Martha Reid Chapter, of Daughters of the Confederacy.

The sword of General Dickison rested on the casket, which was of gray, and a Confederate flag disclosed its folds under beautiful flowers and the general himself was dressed in the Confederate uniform, it having been his wish that he should be thus buried.

Gen. Dickison's son was killed in an engagement with Federal troops on the hill now occupied by West View cemetery, Palatka. Among citizens now living in and around Palatka who were soldiers in Dickison's command, may be mentioned Capt. R. J. Adams, Geo. Weathersbee, Wm. Ivers, Alex. Granger, N. O. Davis and J. B. Hazel.

Death of James H. Grooms, which occurred in August of 1902 at Carterville, Florida, which was near St. Augustine. He was born at Mc Intosh County, Georgia in March of 1851, and settled at Sauble with his brothers, B. J., E. S., and Alonzo Grooms.

Death of Cook Carleton which occurred January of 1903.

Death of Colonel R. W. Bard of Norwalk was reported in April of 1903.

Death of Mr. J. T. Brown, a confederate veteran who had served with Company c 15th S. C. Infantry, his notice appears in the March 25, 1904 newspaper.

Death of C. Frank Waldron, a Charter member of the G.A. R. of Welaka, he was buried at the Catholic Cemetery at West View, came to the area after the Civil war from his native land in Ohio.

Death of Alex E. Wattles, notice appeared in the June edition of newspaper.

Death of Captain Brock, a captain for 60 years with the Clyde Line Steamer, he was from Jacksonville, (HATTIE BROCK, etc.,)appears in the August 1904 edition.

Death of Clark Stephens of Welaka, appears in the December 1904 edition, pioneer settler of Welaka, married to Augustina Fleming Stephens, the daughter of George Fleming of Hibernia.

January 5, 1906--Death of Dr. J. F. Smith, formerly of Palatka, but now of St. Louis, Missouri, died the previous Saturday morning. He was the father of the popular Lemon Street confectioner, L. A. Smith. Dr. Smith, was a surgeon in the Confederate Army, and served with a Kentucky regiment, throughout the Virginia campaign. He was the only one of three brothers to enter the Confederate service and survive.

From 1884-1888, Dr. Smith practiced medicine in Sanford.

July 20, 1906--Death of Mrs. N. O. Davis, occurred at the family home on Kirby Street, last Saturday. Mrs. Davis had been ill for some months. She recently suffered a stroke of paralysis which, affected her throat and vocal cords. Mrs. Davis was born at Hamburg, S. C., on October 27, 1840, and in 1852 came to this city where she has since resided. Mrs. Davis has been married twice, her first husband being Mr. Robert Riles, a pioneer of the city, to whom she was wedded in 1860. There were two children by this union, Robert J. Riles, the well known jeweler of Jacksonville and William L. Riles, a prominent business man of Bradentown. In 1868 she was married to Mr. N. O. Davis, and their union was blessed by five children, three sons, and two daughters, Joseph, Al. and Carl and Mrs. R. H. Hanley, and Miss Florence Davis, all of whom survive except Joseph Davis.

Mrs. Davis was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was in West View Cemetery. Pall bearers, Dr. E. S. Crill, Joseph Price, S. J. Kennerly, Benjamin I. Gay, Howell A. Davis, and Herbert Crook.

Death of James Burt, died at Palatka Heights on January 30, 1907. (See BURTINFO01 & BIOGRAPHY2). He had resided in Palatka since 1852, and had served on the Board of County Commissioners in 1855, A County Judge, and Mayor, real estate agent, and one of the original founders of the town of Palatka, and Palatka Heights.

February 8, 1907--Death of Judge James Burt, died at his home on Palatka Heights, Wednesday, January 30th, at 2:30 p. m. After 81 years of useful life, the latter part of which he spent in invalidism, thus has passed away one of Palatka's oldest and most influential citizens, long identified with the history of the town.

Judge Burt was born in Rutland, Vermont, September 28, 1825. He was one of the large family of Charles Burt, a prominent and prosperous merchant in that city, and acquired his education in the public schools and under his father's tutelage.

In 1850 he went to Galveston, Texas, and engaged in the mercantile business, but in the following year saw an advantage in moving to Savannah, Georgia. There he continued his mercantile occupation and also became a commission merchant and incidentally becoming closely connected with the principal mercantile firs of St. Augustine and Palatka. Owing to the failure of the business house in Palatka, in 1852, he was called here to act as receiver. Soon after settling in the town he was made trustee of the Palatka Tract and this brought him in close business association with Judge Isaac H. Bronson and Judge William Forward, both of the Supreme Court of Florid, besides other prominent lawyers of that time.

In 1854 he was appointed agent of the Bank of Charleston, transacting through it the first banking business in this city. After representing this bank exclusively for some six years he also accepted the agency of the People's Bank of Charleston, the State Bank of Florida and Bank of St. Johns. Under Governor Broome he received appointment as county commissioner in 1855, and was reappointed in 1857, by Governor Perry, who likewise gave him a commission in 1858 as delegate to the Southern Commercial Convention held in Montgomery, Ala. In 1859 he was made postmaster by the United States Postmaster General, Joseph Holt. During the same year he was elected judge of probate for Putnam County, being the first to fill that office and which he held until after the war. Although not a lawyer by profession his aptness and association with legal minds had given him a clear conception of its principles and practice, and thus it was he received a commission from Governor Walker in 1866 as judge of the Criminal court for Putnam County. In the year 1862 he was appointed receiver of salesmen of public lands for the east circuit of Florida which position he held until the close of the war, rendering the state valuable service during his term of office. He identified himself with the interest of the south, but did not enter active service as he was in the state employ, though he was a member of the home guard. In 1865 he received his pardon from President Andrew Johnson. In 1877 he was commissioned by Governor Drew a member of the Board of Education of the East Florida Seminary.

In connection with the various offices he held, Judge Burt continued to carry on an extensive real estate business, and represented a number of insurance companies. After the war he was the means through which many estates were justly settled and many present homes acquired. During the fifties he was instrumental in having the settlement incorporated and later the platting, surveying and opening of streets was left to his discretion . He located and established what is known as New Town, for the colored population. While acting in the capacity of mayor, alderman, or any other city officer, he ever kept before him the interest of the town and did everything in his power to promote its growth and brighten its future.

In the year 1868 he married Miss Fanny Horton Russell, daughter of Dr. J. P. Russell, U. S. A. of Governor's Island, N. Y., who died at his home while serving the government in 1849. Before her marriage she was for many years a resident of St. Augustine.

In the fall of 1884 he moved with his family on the Heights where he had invested in a large young orange grove. Among his other undertakings, he was among the first orange growers in this section and the first to bud and graft on the wild sour stock. In concurrence with other residents on the Heights the town of Palatka Heights was incorporated in the year of 1886. Up to within two years of his demise he was an active office holder in the town council of the corporation.

The funeral service was conducted from St. Mark's Episcopal church at 10:30 a. m., Saturday February 2nd. With St. Mark's church he had all his life been identified, acting as treasurer, vestryman, and warden from its organization in 1855 and until 1887, and was licensed as lay reader by Bishop Rutledge in 1855. In March 1866, with the assistance of others, he organized a Sunday School and started lay service until a clergyman was sent to take charge of the parish, and to this church so dear to him he was taken for the last rites. The interment was in West View Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow, three daughters, six sons, two sons and a daughter are married, three sons are electricians, one a lawyer, one a druggist, and one a banker.

December 27, 1907--Death of Judge James C. Vertrees, by reason of age and died suddenly on Monday the 23rd, of heart failure. Judge Vertrees made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Walton. By his side where Mrs. Walton, Mrs. W. A. Walton and Miss Susie Lee Walton.

Judge Vertrees had been confined to the house since the 16th when he had a slight attack of dizziness. He also had a severe cold, and his trouble was pronounced la grippe (flu).

The funeral occurred on Tuesday, with Rev. J. F. Bell of the Methodist, and Rev. L. R. Lynn of the Presbyterian Churches officiating. The veterans association of the Blue & Gray attended the body as also did the Daughters of the Confederacy.

The body was taken to Nashville, Tenn, for interment, and was accompanied by his son, James C. Vertrees.

Judge Vertrees was born in Grayson County, Kentucky, June 15, 1825. His family moved to Gallatin, Tenn, when he was 18 years of age, and here he lived several years, when he moved to Missouri, and where he served some time as a Judge of Probate. At the breaking out of the civil war, Judge Vertrees entered in Capt. McCarty's company the 5th Missouri Infantry, serving under General Sterling Price. He was third Lieutenant of his company. He served through the Missouri campaign until the battle of Lexington, where he was severely wounded. On returning to his regiment he was assigned by General Price as a commissioner for the exchange of prisoners.

At the close of the war, Judge Vertrees returned to Gallatin, where he continued to reside until he moved to Palatka in 1884.

During his residence here, he has served as county treasurer, county commissioner, and a member of the city council. He was a senior member and founder of the firm Vertrees & Co., of this city and a director of the Putnam National Bank.

He was married July 29th, 1849 and survived his wife a little over 12 years. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Owen of Leitchfield, KY. who is two years his senior. Also by his sons, John H. and W. O. of Nashville, and James C. of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. J. N. Walton of Palatka.

January 18, 1908--Death of William J. Green, for 50 years of more a citizen of this county, whose home was at Grandin, died Monday, 13th instant, of dropsey of the heart. He had been in failing health for more than a year and his decline had been steady.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, and was one of the largest gathering of the kind ever assembled in West Putnam. The funeral sermon was by Rev. B. R. Moseley of Melrose, a former pastor of the deceased. The Masonic Lodge of Putnam Hall had charge of the funeral and interment which was in the family lot at the Grandin Cemetery.

William J. Green was a native of South Carolina, but came to Putnam County when a lad and here he has resided ever since. He served in the Confederate Army and saw two years of active service in Virginia campaign. He was a deacon in the Baptist Church at Grandin, and for many years leader of the mid-week prayer meetings. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and three sons., William, Fred B., and Rev. Benj. F. Green. Mrs. James C. Durrence, Miss Ella and Mrs. Dr. G. H. Mayo.. He was 64 years old.

August 14, 1908--Death of S. S. Green, at his home 2 1/2 miles west of Pomona. He died on the 7th. He was one of the oldest citizens of the county, having come here soon after the close of the war from South Carolina, when a comparative young man. He has lived near Fruitland and continuously for forty years. He was somewhat under 60 years of age, and for the past two years had suffered from Bright's disease. He left for Georgia a few weeks ago to undergo treatment, but returned two -three days before his death. He is survived by a wife, three daughters, two son. They are: Miss Claudia, Florence; and Mary, Fred, about 20, Causey about 12.

A brother, Mr. J. H. Green is a member of the county school board. Interment at Georgetown cemetery.

October 30, 1908--Death of Joseph Marvin, father of Mr. C. B. Marvin, of Palatka died at his home at Hendersonville, N. C. He was a Confederate veteran, in his 75th year.

He was a prominent rice planter on the Combahee river.

May 28, 1909--Death of Captain William Ivers, one of Palatka's best known citizens and a a pioneer resident of the city, died last Saturday morning. His death was due to heart disease, complicated with kidney trouble. He had been in feeble health for some two months before his death.

Capt. Ivers came to Palatka in 1852. He was a brick mason. When the civil war broke out he enlisted as a volunteer in the Second Florida Regiment, under Capt. John W. Stark, the cause of the Confederacy and served with a Florida regiment throughout the four years of the war, a large part of the time in the Virginia campaign. He was with the army of Gen. Lee at the Appomatox surrender. He saw hard service throughout the war and one of the glories of his life and one in which he took chief pride was his years of service to the confederacy. He returned to Palatka after the surrender and has resided here continuously since.

His wife died several years ago and for the last he has been cared for by his cousin, Mrs. Mary Odd, who came from the old country for that purpose. He had no children. His nearest relative was a nephew, John M. Ivers of New York, who with his wife, arrived in time for the funeral.

Capt. Ivers was a member of the local veteran association of the Confederacy, and also of the veteran association, of the blue and gray. He possessed considerable property, consisting of real estate in this city and St. Augustine, and still had due him $5,000 from the county on the purchase price of the south-west corner of the court house square.

Captain Ivers funeral took place on Tuesday morning at the Catholic church and was largely attended. Burial at the Catholic cemetery, with Father Barry in charge.

June 18, 1909--Death of Dr. G. F. Sprague, since 1881, a practicing physician died last Monday morning. He had been in poor health for nearly two years, but for a year past had been practically confined to the house. Death was due to cancer. He is survived by his wife and one adopted daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Kinard.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. P. Butler, of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. R. N. Cate, the local Masonic lodge was in charge. Interment at Palmetto Cemetery, in Crescent City.

During his long residence in Crescent City, Dr. Sprague has occupied a prominent place in the affairs of the town and county. He has filled the office of Mayor for 19annual terms, and was twice elected to the Florida Legislature-the sessions of 1903 and 1905. During the years of the convention system of party nominations he invariably represented this precinct in the county conventions, and was a frequent delegate to congressional and state democratic conventions from this county.

He was a devoted member of the Masonic fraternity and was for many years the Master of the lodge in this city and for many years a member of the Grand Lodge of Florida. But his chief service to mankind was as a physician and surgeon, a field in which few have outranked him for ability, common sense and honorable achievement. He was a graduate of the Electic school of medicine, and in the practice of surgery, he acquired skill through the four years of the civil strife, and in the hospital tents that followed innumerable bloody engagements. He was an expert surgeon.

Dr. Sprague's army record was published in the old City News in March, 1901. From it we take the following:

"Dr. G. F. Sprague enlisted in the Confederate service at Jefferson City, Mo, in July 1862, and was commissioned an assistant surgeon in the First Missouri Battalion, C. S. A., under Col. O'Cane, a graduate of West Point, and who afterwards became a brigadier general but was killed in battle soon after his promotion.

"Fifteen days after the doctor's enlistment his battalion was ordered into active service, and went direct to Coalcamp, Missouri, where a regiment of Federal soldiers were quartered, and whom the First Missouri battalion was instructed to put to rout. This order was obeyed, but with the loss of many good men, and here Dr. Sprague had ample work in dressing the wounds and doing his utmost to save the lives of his comrades, most of whom were his neighbors and friends before entering the service.

"Later the battalion was ordered to Sarcoxy, where the confederate legislature was temporarily assembled. It was here that the battalion became a part of the command of Gen. Sterling Price and went with him to Wilson Creek where the memorable battle by that name was fought with the Federals under Gen. Lyon. Subsequently the doctor's regiment was engaged at Boonville, Elkhorn, and Pea Ridge, Mo., and Cane Hill and Black River, Ark. Dr. Sprague was in the last battle fought by Gen. Price in Missouri, where he carried everything until he came to Westport, near Kansas City, where the Federal troops under Gen. A. J. Smith, compelled Price to retreat.

"Dr. Sprague was promoted in March, 1863, to the rank of field surgeon, a rank he maintained, with credit to the close of the struggle.

"He was taken prisoner at the Pea Bridge engagement , but was released after a short time by connivance of the Federal commandery:

The late Judge Vertrees of Palatka was in the same army as Dr. Sprague, and these old veterans had frequent talks in late years over the stirring events of the Missouri and north Arkansas campaign.

At the opening of the war Dr. Sprague was a practicing physician at Warsaw, Mo. At the close of the war he had several years experience in the far west, including California, before coming to Crescent City in 1881.

Here his record is an open book and in every paragraph of that book, is the record of some kindly deed. He was a man of vigorous opinions and plain speech- a rugged character that melted into loving sympathy at the sight of suffering.

His was a successful life. He was in his 77th year of life.

September 24, 1909--Death of William Thompson, a resident of Palatka for the past 27 years, died on September 16th. He was in his 97th year, and for some years has been blind. He was born in Ireland, January 1, 1813, and came to the U. S. when he was 12 years of age, and lived in Savannah, until after the war. He is survived by his wife, five sons, two daughters. During the war, he served in the Confederacy in the Georgia regiment.

September 24, 1909--Death of Mr. Matthew Moseley, who died in Jacksonville, last Saturday, the 18th, with burial in West View Cemetery, and St. Mark's officiating the services.

Mr. Moseley was a former resident of the city, and was the brother of Mrs. E. M. Haughton, of Jacksonville, and an uncle of J. H. & A. M. Haughton of Palatka. He was the only surviving son of Hon. William D. Moselely, the first governor of the state of Florida, and was 75 years of age.

Mr. Moseley was a Confederate veteran, and served in the 11th Florida Infantry, under Major Brevard. He was buried in the family lot at West View.

December 17, 1909--Death of Captain John B. Hazel, an old and wealthy citizen of the county died at his home in East Palatka, of paralysis from a stroke which he suffered three weeks ago.

The funeral was held at the East Palatka Catholic Church on Saturday morning, Rev. Father Berry officiating. Interment in the family lot in the East Palatka cemetery.

Capt. Hazel came to Florida from South Carolina in the '60's and was therefore one of the oldest settlers of Putnam County, where he located on his arrival in the state. He made a fortune in the cattle business and for many years was known all over this section as the "Cattle King." Of late years he has lived in comparative retirement at the old homestead in East Palatka. The only surviving member of Capt. Hazel's family is his daughter, Mrs. M. J. Murphy.

September 23, 1910--Death of Mr. H. J. Fowler, died at his home near Melrose, following an illness of extended duration. For some months his condition had been critical, and the end came as no surprise to his host of friends throughout the county.

Mr. Fowler was one of the pioneer residents of the Melrose section, and because of his long residence here, his genial manners and his hospitable nature, he was one of the most highly esteemed citizens of the county. His home was ever open for the reception of stranger and friend alike, and many are they who will testify as to the hospitality of his fireside.

Until seized by illness he was possessed with rare energy, and was recognized as a successful and prosperous planter. Though evidencing a keen interest in politics and though a Democrat to the manor born, he never sought political preferment, but in this, as in all other walks in life, was content with being a faithful worker in the ranks. His admirers, however, placed him on the Board of Public Instruction, which position he filled mostly honorable and satisfactorily for several terms. In the passing of this excellent Southern gentleman the county indeed loses a citizen of true worth.

He is survived by a number of children and other relatives, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their irreparable loss.

December 17, 1910--Death of Mr. William A. Sutherland, aged 73 died at the home of his son, P. L. Sutherland, at Riverside. Deceased was born in Columbia county, Georgia, October 11, 1837, and fought for the Confederate caused throughout the civil war. He is survived by six children, three daughters and three sons. They are Mrs. L. A. Roebuck, Nashville, TN, Mrs. F. C. Alworth, Cedar Keys, Mrs. T. M. Edwards, Green Cove Springs, P. L. Sutherland, of Jacksonville, J. M., of West Tocoi, and Julian, of Jacksonville. He had lived for many years in Green Cove Springs.

Death of Mr. N. O. Crews. He had been in poor health for some time, but was not generally regarded as serious, the end came as a surprise. He passed peacefully away Tuesday A. M., at his home at Sunnyside.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Bostwick Church. Mr. Crews was one of the best known residents of his section and was recognized as one of the county's most estimable and popular citizens.

May 12, 1911--Death of James P. Appleby, died at his residence at Crescent City Junction Saturday noon, after an illness of several months duration. Mr. Appleby was born in Colleton County, S. C., October 7, 1847, and when a mere boy he left school to take his place among those who were ready and willing to die in defense of their beloved southland. He was a gallant soldier, always ready when the call to duty sounded. Returning at the close of the war he found his home devastated and his property gone. He then decided to come to Florida and settle at Fruitland, where he made a fine orange grove, which was destroyed by the big freeze of 1895. Since then he has resided in the vicinity of Crescent City.

Deceased was an earnest, consistent Christian, having been a member of the Methodist Church from early manhood.

He leaves to mourn their loss two sons, Arthur B. Appleby, of Barnwell, S. C., and Harry Appleby, of Miami, and one daughter, Miss Lillian, of Crescent City, to all of whom is extended sincere sympathy and the assurance that their loss is their father's gain.

The funeral services were held at his late residence, conducted in an impressive manner by the Rev. Mr. Parrott, interment was made in Eden Cemetery by the side of his beloved wife, who preceded him five years ago.

September 23, 1911--Death of Mr. Edward S. Grooms, an old and well-known resident of Palatka and a native of Florida, died at his home on Lemon Street Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Wednesday a. m., He was survived by a wife and two children.

November 18, 1911--Death of Joseph Price, one of the best and biggest men of Putnam County died at his home in Palatka last Monday p. m., after a very brief illness of hemorrhagic fever.

Mr. Price was born in the Grand Duchy of Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany, and had he lived until December 9th, would have been 63 years of age.

He came to Palatka when a boy, and all of his busy life was spent in and for Palatka and Putnam County. For sixteen years, of four successive terms, he was Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Auditor. "For Joe Price was a Democrat when it meant nothing in Putnam County."

Mr. Price was a Confederate soldier, enlisting while so young that it was necessary to assign him to duty as a wagoneer in the commissary department.

At the close of the war, he returned to Palatka, and for many years worked as an accountant for Samuel J. Kennerly, his intimate friend from boyhood.

Mr. Price was married August 27, 1879. His wife was Miss Rosalie Reid, she died many years ago. She was the daughter of Capt. Robert R. Reid. Three children survive, Messrs. Raymond and Joseph Jr., and Mrs. Luther B. Curtis. The funeral was held from St. Monica's.

November 22, 1912--Death of Captain Richard J. Adams, see: OBITUARY for all information contained in his records.

September 4, 1914 --W. R. Sanders "Bill" one of the oldest and best known citizen of Crescent City. A native of Florida he moved there as a child. "Raised in the woods," Interred at Eden Cemetery.

November 27, 1914--Died the 19th, Nathaniel O. Davis, an aged pioneer citizen. He was a native of Georgia, and moved here before the Civil War. He was 84, and worked as a builder until 1899. He served as a private in the C. S. A. , and had a home on Kirby. He was a Mason, and had Masonic rites. 2 Daughters survive him Mrs. R. H. Hanley, and Miss Florence Davis, 2 sons, W. Carl Davis, and A. G. Davis of Jacksonville. 2 stepsons, R. L. Riles, of Bradenton, and R. J. Riles of Jacksonville.

April 9, 1915--Death of Captain John Dulaney Points, Sr. died April 8th. He had been prominent for the past 30 years in political, social, and business life. He died at the home of his son, J. D. Jr. on Riverside Drive.

He came to Palatka in 1885, and became associated with Kennerly & Co. When Martin Griffin a member of the firm branched and formed his own company, Points went with him managed the plumbing department. He was prominent in local Palatka matters and served on the Democratic Committee, served as a City Alderman, and as a one term mayor.

He had served as a private in the C. S. A., from Monticello, VA, Guards. Participated in the capture of Harper's Ferry, enlisted as private in Co. A. 19th Reg. VA Inf. Participated in Battles of Manassas, Bull Run, Williamsburg, 2nd Manassas, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, & charge of Picketts men on Cemetery Hill. he fought at Bermuda Harbor, Cold Harbor, & Seven Pines at Five forks. Wounded at the battle of Seven Pines, recovered three months and returned to regiment. Had Captain Points lived until today, he would have celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the surrender of Lee's Army. He is survived by 3 sons, and 2 daughters. Joseph S. & W. A. of New Orleans, J. D. of Palatka, Mrs. Thomas Shehan, of Hagerstown MD and Mrs. P. J. Sey of New Orleans.

October 8, 1915--Death of Mayor Samuel J. Kennerly, 67, died of Brights' Disease. He was born in South Carolina, at the age of 17 he enlisted in Co. D. 5th S. C. Reserves. Came to Palatka after the war. Worked for others until he owned own business, and became one of Palatka's wealthiest men. Used a great part of that wealth to help rebuild the city after the fire of 1884.

During reconstruction "Joe" worked with other democrats, Dr. E. S. Crill, Jesse L. Burton, in restoring a decent government. Served 10 years as the County treasurer. Served as the Mayor, until he asked to be relieved due to failing health. He was a Mason, Knight of Pythias, and Elk.

December 17, 1915--Death of Major Jesse L. Burton who died at his home on Sunday. (Information taken from Chapin's Floridiana) He was the son of John Hudson & Mrs. Elizabeth Whitworth Hooper Burton, she was from Campbell, Va, and died in 1850. John H. a pioneer of Alabama, he died in 1867. Major Burton enlisted in 1861 in Co. D. 11th Alabama Regular, and was part of Wilcox's Brigade. He had 7 bullet wounds as a result of the war. He enlisted as a color bearer and was promoted to major. He was put in command of a battalion of sharp shooters. Six of his wounds were flesh wounds, the 7th caused by a piece of exploding shell and entered and lacerated his skull at Peterburg.

He was wounded in his left shoulder and carried a 1 oz ball from the Second battle of Manassas, his left arm & hand show heavy bullet scars. He was only absent for 60 days from his regiment.

Major Burton came to Putnam County two years after the war, and homesteaded west of Crescent City. He owned the present site of Crescent City, which he later sold to C. R. Griffing and Company for $250.

January 26, 1917--Death of Mr. John Hancock, since 1871, a resident of Putnam County. Mr. Hancock died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Minton on the 18th. He was 74 years of age, and had received an injury some two years ago, and has been in poor health since.

He was buried at Bostwick, a native of Georgia, he came to Florida soon after the civil war and settled first in Columbia County. He then moved to Putnam in 1871. He was a farmer and had several terms as a member of the Board of County Commissioners. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and several sons, among them D. P. Hancock, an ex-county commissioner, and R. J. Hancock, Clerk of the Circuit & County Courts.

September 28, 1917--Mr. Manassas Fowler, one of the pioneer residents and best known citizens of West Putnam, died September 11, at his home in the McMeekin -Melrose section.

Mr. Fowler was a representatives of an old South Carolina family who moved to Florida prior to the Civil War. He was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Thomas, and his second, Miss Lovelace. He was a member of the Ochwilla Baptist Church.

He was buried in the family section in the church cemetery.

January 4, 1918--Death of Mr. Andrew Garner, one of the pioneer residents of the Fruitland section.

Mr. Garner was a native Floridian, and was a little past 73 years of age. He served in the Confederate army throughout the Civil War, and was captured in the surrender at Vicksburg. Following the war he returned to Florida and settled near Fruitland., where he purchased property and made his home. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. .E Melzer and Miss Garner of Hunting, and one son, ________Garner , a valued employee of the Florida East Coast Railway.

April 1, 1918--Death of Reverend George W. Riles, aged 73, died at his home at Orange Springs. He was born in South Carolina, but at the age of three he and his family moved to McMeekin, where he lived for close to seventy years. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Perry of Jacksonville, Lewis of Lakeland and James of Alfai, interment will be at Hawthorne.

April 5, 1918--Death of Reverend George W. Riles, pioneer resident of Orange Springs.

The deceased was born in South Carolina, seventy-two years ago. When about 5 years of age, he came with his parents to Florida, settling near McMeekin, where he resided until a year ago, when he moved to Orange Springs. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having serviced nobly and well for the cause of the Southland. After the war, he returned to his home at McMeekin engaging in orange growing and farming and met with deserved success He served as local pastor of several Baptist Churches. He had been a member of the County School Board, and had held other positions of trust and honor. He is survived by his wife, and three sons, Walter P. Riles of Jacksonville, Louis B. Riles of Lakeland, and Junius M. Riles of Alifia, Florida.

The funeral was held Monday, with interment in Ockwilla cemetery, the Rev. Haines, of Hawthorne, officiated.

January 7, 1919--Death of Mr. Nathan Thomas, for many years a well known citizen but late a resident of Jacksonville, died recently at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. C. Johnson. The remains were brought to Palatka for interment at West View Cemetery.

The deceased was born in North Carolina 90 years ago. He was in the Confederate Army during the full four years of the civil war. In the early 70's he came to Florida. During his extended residence in Putnam County he made a large number of friends, and was prominent in local politics.

January 17, 1919--Death of Mr. Nathan Thomas, a former citizen of Palatka, died in Jacksonville, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. C. Johnson. Interment took place at West View Cemetery.

He was born in North Carolina ninety years ago, had served in the Confederate army and in the early 70's came to Florida.

January 24, 1919--Death of George Weathersbee, one of the pioneer settlers of the Peniel section, and long recognized as one of the county's best citizens, died at his home at Peniel Monday A. M

The deceased was 81 years of age, and had resided for nearly sixty years in this county.

At the outbreak of the Civil War he volunteered in the Confederate army and saw active service for the four years of strife. After the surrender he returned to this section, making his home at Peniel, where he has since resided.

He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Larkin of Peniel. Funeral was conducted at Peniel Baptist Church, with interment in the family section of the Peniel Cemetery.

May 30, 1919--Death of W. Edward Wattles, died at the Allen Sanitarium, Milledgeville, Georgia, on Monday afternoon. The deceased was born in LaGrange, GA, forty-five years ago. At the age of eleven he came with his parents to Palatka. He learned the printer's trade with the Pratt Printing Co., and in young manhood joined his father, the late Alex B. Wattles, in publishing the Palatka Advertiser. Some six years ago he went into business for himself, conducting a job printing office, until his illness forced him to retire.

He was a member of the Baptist Church,m and an active officer in the Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Miss Inez, his mother, two brothers, Frank D., and Alex B.,

July 4, 1919--Death of Captain David A. Dunham, one of the best known citizens of the county and a pioneer resident in the early days of Palatka died early Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Neck, in the West End, following an extended illness.

Captain Dunham, was 86 years of age, and had resided in the vicinity of Palatka for more than 65 years. Some eight years before the opening of the great Civil War, he accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Mary Boyd, now deceased, came to this section and engaged in orange growing on the east side of the river. Palatka was then nothing more than a straggling village, but enjoyed a growing trade as an Indian trading post.

Following the war, when the spirit of progress and reconstruction was at its height and when Col. H. L. Hart and others were enabled to open up the Ocklawaha river to navigation for larger boats, Captain Dunham was given the contract to build a fleet of steamers of original design and construction to meet the requirements of the long route on the narrow Ocklawaha to Silver Springs.

The Hart Line Steamers, nearly all of which were christened with Indian names, were destined to be known in every civilized country through the thousands of tourists that for more than a half a century have journeyed upon them up the entrancing stream to the famous Silver Springs. Capt. Dunham, as chief engineer of the fleet, was himself upon the steamers during the tourist seasons in the early eighties. Since 1890 Capt. Dunham has been employed as superintendent of the shipyards and marine ways in Palatka. As a steamboat builder he had few equals, and his worth was recognized and appreciated in navigation circles.

The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Richard Neck, Palatka,, Mrs. Herbert White of Albany, Ga., Mrs. Smith of Arizona, and Miss Mamie Dunham, New York.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from his late residence, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment in the family section of West View Cemetery.

July 16, 1919--Death of William Alexander Mays, died on the 15th at his home in East Palatka, of a paralytic stroke. The deceased was born in Friendship, Tennessee, 67 years ago, but shortly after the Civil War his parents moved to Mississippi where he resided and grew to manhood. From there he went to Memphis, Tennessee, where he engaged in real estate, later settling down near Seattle as a fruit grower. In August 1912 he came to this county.

He was the father of 19 children, 10 survive. the children are: Mrs. Lela Moody, Goodson, Miss; W. M. MAys, East Palatka,m Mrs. Tenney Williams, Friendship Tennessee, Mrs. Bitea Marshall, Okalma, MS., W. A. Jr.,Robert, Mary, Margaret, and Alford, the latter five being quite young, and his widow.

Rev. Savell, of the First Baptist Church officiated, interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

August 8, 1919--Death of Mr. Emory A. Perry, former popular member of the Board of County Commissioners, and recognized as one of the most influential and highly esteemed citizens of the county, died early Wednesday A. M., at his home in the Melrose Section, following an extended illness.

The funeral was held Wednesday P. M., from the family home, with Rev. Yarborough conducting the service, and with interment in the Melrose cemetery.

Mr. Perry was for years a man of influence in business, political and religious life of West Putnam. He is survived by several children, two of whom Lt. R. A. Perry, and Emory Perry served in the American Army and made most creditable records. He was connected with several of the oldest and best families of West Putnam.

December 5, 1919--Death of Jehu Chesser, Confederate veteran, and well known citizen, died at the home of his brother, Mr. J. M. Chesser, at Hollister. Interment in the Hollister Cemetery.

The deceased was about 74 years, of age and served in the Civil war in the ranks of the Confederacy. He was wounded in the battle of Olustee.

December 12, 1919--Death of Peter A. Johnson, a Pioneer Citizen. He had been a resident for 60 years, and died at his home in Johnson. He is survived by four children, Mrs. E. N. Livingston, Mrs. B. B. Matchett, Miss Grace Johnson and Miss Ida Johnson. Burial at the Johnson cemetery.

December 12, 1919--Death of Pioneer Settler, Peter Angus Monroe, who died December 8th.

Deceased was the youngest son of John McDougal Johnson, and Margaret Giles, daughter of Roderick D. Giles. His father was the son of Nancy McDougal and Daniel Johnson, born of Scotch ancestry, both grandparents coming from Scotland and settling in Cumberland and Robinson Counties, North Carolina, somewhere near one hundred and fifty years ago. With his parents and older brother came to Florida, landing at Morrison's Mill, March 2, 1854, making the journey in wagons and carriages drawn by horses. Morrison's Mill east of Hawthorne, was then the postoffice. Hawthorne, then was an unbroken forest. This mill was owned by his father's sisters, Sarah Johnson Morrison and husband, Daniel Morrison. Thus the family settled in this locality with kith and kin. There were no railroads, post offices far and few, Gainesville lay as wild woods.

Mail carried from river routes overland in the old-fashioned saddlebags, on horseback.

Primitive days indeed were these. The few natives found here went about in ox carts. Woods teeming with game, wild deers in droves and flocks of wild turkeys. The wild turkeys often donating to themselves the backyard fence for the night. Rivers and lakes swarming with fish. The game in plenty induced the settlers to chose this favored spot and there cast their lot.

Prior to the Civil War these settlers came. This family was here but scarce two years when on April 18th, 1856, the father was shot and killed by some lawless character, a short distance from where the village of Johnson now stands, leaving the mother a widow, with five small children, Daniel Webster, William Roderick, Peter Angus, deceased, Mary Patterson, who became Mrs. J. D. Vause, a baby.

Destitute, in civilization, the mother, with the help of the slaves owned by them, managed to rear the five children. As time passed by a public travel road for horses and carriage was opened, connecting Gainesville and Palatka. The commencement of orange growing in West Florida was brought by some travelers in their stops on their journeys east and west. The traveler would perhaps drop some seed or give the children some oranges. First one settler and then another, would get a tree started to bearing, and so on until large groves were planted.

The departed when a young man, seeing the bright future for the orange industry, built up a home about three miles south, planting large orange and tangerine grove. With long hours and hard labor he succeeded. Before the big freeze, his grove was pointed out as one of the most beautiful, so rich and green, ladened with its golden fruit, grown without a pound of commercial fertilizer.

Choosing for his life's companion Miss Amanda Morrison, from Georgia, who also dates here relations to this pioneer settler, Daniel Morrison. To this union came four, Mrs. Mamie Matchett, Grace J., Ida J. and Florence May Livingston.

The farm house stood as it was first settled years ago, they never migrated.

The deceased was born February 10, 1852. The funeral held Tuesday Morning, at the home, by Rev. A. P. Johntry, interment at the Johnson Presbyterian Cemetery.

June 25, 1920--Death of Judge Jared I. Wimberly, who was a pioneer citizen died from a stroke of paralysis. He was born on April 21, 1842, near Augusta, Ga, and when but a little child moved to Orange Springs. Early in the war, he enlisted in the Confederate army, as one of Pierson's Company from Orange Springs, he was twice wounded. After the war, he returned home, and there on September 19, 1867, he married Miss Mary Wood. In May of 1883, they went to Interlachen to establish a home. About seven years ago he suffered a stroke, from which he never really recovered. For many years he worked for the Democratic party. He served as a justice of the peace for 25 years, and during the carpet-bag rule, vowed to free the state from them.

September 10, 1920--Mr. John Wilkinson one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home on North Twelfth street.

He was born in South Carolina ninety-five years ago. At the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the Confederate forces, in the army under General Lee in and around Richmond. Following the war, he came to Florida and settled in Putnam County, and for years resided in Bardin. He is survived by his wife and three daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Green of Palatka, Mrs. N. J. Hancock of Francis, and Mrs. Sallie Ashley of DeLeon Springs, and by three sons-Jack Wilkinson of Palatka, Robert Wilkinson of Maytown, and Wylie Wilkinson of Lake Butler. Interment in the family section of Bardin Cemetery.

December 3, 1920--Former County Citizen Mr. John H. Green, an influential citizen of Putnam County and resident of Fruitland died at his home in Mims, Fla. He was born in Barnwell, S. C. April 17, 1841, and was the son of Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Green, well known as leaders in the Methodist Church of South Carolina.

After receiving the best advantages of boyhood schooling, he was sent to the South Carolina Military College in Charleston, and while a student there, the bombardment of Ft. Sumter, marking the opening of the Civil War occurred. He enlisted in the ranks of the Confederacy and saw service in Virginia from the battle of Bull Run to the surrender at Appomattox.

He was married to Miss Elinor Tucker on Christmas eve 1865. In 1868 he came to Florida, purchased property at Fruitland, where the family resided for more than forty years.

He was interested in politics, and held the position of County School Commissioner for more than a score of years. About five years ago, he moved to Mims, the funeral was held at LaGrange. His is survived by his wife, two daughters, Miss Eva Green of Mims, and Mrs. Lula Williams of Jacksonville; by four sons, Emory, of Jacksonville, Jos. T. of Miami, Edward A. and W. A. Green of Mims and one sister, Mrs. Henry Jenkins, of Barnwell, SC.

January 21, 1921--Death of Mr. James M. Chesser, one of the pioneer citizens of the county, died at his home in Hollister, following an extended illness. Interment was in the family section of the Hollister Cemetery. He had served in the Confederate Army, and had been severely wounded on the battlefield, and one of his most highly prized possessions was his Confederate Cross of Honor.

December 2, 1921--Death of Mr. Thomas Rountree, died Friday November 25th at his home near McMeekin, after several months of illness.

The passing away of Mr. Rountree leaves a great vacancy for someone that could tell of the privations of the first settlers and remained here with the country through shade and sunshine, since "befo' de war." A pioneer of the ox-cart days, when the wild turkey used the yard rail fences for a perch, and the deer roamed at large.

Born in South Carolina in 1851, having passed his 70th year. He was not born with a "silver spoon in his mouth." for soon after coming to Florida with his parents, the Civil War broke out; and his father having to go, thus leaving his mother with 8 small children, of which the departed was the oldest. The father died in service. The care of the family rested on him. A great struggle it must have been in this wild woods with very few schools to be had, Later in life he married Miss Elizabeth Vause, who is descended from the first settlers of the pioneer days in West Putnam.

The old homestead, was situated midway between Gainesville and Palatka, then a stage-coach highway, long before the railroads were here passengers would stop and rest here and would often give the children an orange, the seed of which would be planted and the small plants nursed into bearing trees by her grandmother, Mrs. McNab. This was the forward march of the primitive orange groves.

To Mr. & Mrs. Rountree, came four children, of whom 2 are living, a son, Howard, a daughter, Mrs. A. P. Johntry, of Johnson, a sister, Mrs. A. Turner, of South Florida.

The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Burial was conducted by Rev. Mr. Caldwell, with interment in the family lot in the McNab Cemetery of McMeekin.

May 9, 1923--Death of a former Crescent City resident, Mr. Benjamin F. Lovelace, who died in Baltimore after a long illness. He had been a resident of Grovesdale in 1885.

Dr. Lovelace had been a prominent figure in the field of chemistry, after specializing at the University of Alabama, and later John Hopkins University. For the past 10 years he had been teaching and researching at John Hopkins. He had been given a professorship at U of Alabama.

During the war, he was drafted by the government to conduct the experiments in defensive chemical warfare. The perfection of the American gas mask an improvement over the mask used by the allied soldiers was one of the accomplishments of the department that directed.

Dr. Lovelace was a son of Captain Benjamin F. Lovelace, who emigrated with his family to Florida from South Carolina in the early days following the Civil War. He received his early education at a school conducted by his father near Crescent City. He is survived by a wife, three children, and one sister, Mrs. Edward N. Maull, of Orlando, and one brother, Arthur C. Lovelace of Winter Haven, Fl.

July 9, 1926--Death of J. J. Green, one of the county's best known and most estimable citizens, died suddenly Monday a. m., at his home here. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Bardin Church, with interment in the family section in the Bardin Cemetery, ST. Johns Lodge, Knights of Pythias, had charge of the services at the grave.

The deceased was 72 years of age, and had resided in Putnam for so many years that he was one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens.

September 20, 1929--Our Bob Davis Passes to Death at Gainesville Home-Judge Robert W. Davis was born in Lee County, Georgia on March 15, 1849. His father, Rev. Jesse Mercer Davis, was a prominent Baptist Minister in the pioneer days. At the age of 13 Bob Davis joined the Confederate Army and served in the campaigns around Atlanta under Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Gen. John B. Hood. After the close of the war, he began to study law and was admitted to the Georgia Bar upon attaining his majority.

In 1879 the Davis family moved to Florida and located for a short time in Gainesville. In 1884 they moved to Clay County, and soon after Judge Davis was elected the representative of Clay County in the Florida legislature. He was re-elected and then became speaker of the house.

With his legal business increasing, Mr. Davis moved to Palatka, where he soon became active in politics. He was then elected to congress, and served so creditably and was so popular with the people that he served for four terms. Refusing to stand for another term, he became at the request of admiring friends throughout the state a candidate for governor of Florida, and after one of those political campaigns long to be remembered, he was defeated by a small margin by Capt. Napoleon B. Broward, who had waged a fight for "Everglades drainage." During the years Mr. Davis was in congress, he had for his legal partner here Sam Hilburn.

About twenty years ago, Judge Davis left Palatka and went to Tampa, where he resided for a short time and later moved to Gainesville. In 1914 he was appointed registrar of the United States land office at Gainesville. He also acted as editor of the Gainesville Sun. He was a municipal judge of Gainesville, and was mayor of the University City for two terms. His last official position was that of tax assessor for Alachua County. At the time of his final illness he was associated in the practice of law with his son, Robert W. Davis, Jr., who was secretary of the Florida senate.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Burton, Washington, D. C. ; and Mrs. James E. Turbeville; two granddaughters Mrs. James L. Wilkinson, West Palm Beach and Mrs. R. E. MacDonald, Valdosta, Ga.; three grandsons, Mercer G. Davis, Washington; Robert Walter Burton and Willard Burton, Washington, and five great grandchildren.

December 13, 1929--Death of John Motes, a pioneer resident of the county died at his home at Peniel. He was born ________eight-four years ago. He resided in Putnam County for a number of years. For more than half a century he had been a member of the Peniel Baptist Church, and was prominent in Masonic circles. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. G. W. ________-of Peniel, and two granddaughters, Mrs. Ben Haley of Atlanta, and F. C. Arant of Peniel. Interment at Peniel Cemetery.

May 2, 1930--Death of J. C. Osteen, one of the best known and most highly esteemed of the pioneer residents died Wednesday night at the home of his son, J. D. of Hollister, after an extended illness.

He was 85 and a loyal Confederate veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Stack, Ft. Pierce, Mrs. Laura Smith, Francis, two sons, M. B. and J. D. of Hollister. Interment was at Hollister Cemetery.

October 3, 1930--Death of C. C. Morrison, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of Hawthorne. He would have been 81 on October 22. He was born and reared in Glenwood, GA., and came to Florida at the age of twenty years, settling in the Hawthorne section. In 1871, he married Miss Sarah Ann Carlton, and they raised seven sons. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a member of the Lodge of Masons at Hawthorne, and had been a master mason for twelve years, he only missed three meetings during the entire twelve years, he lived four miles from the lodge, before the day of improved roads and autos.

January 18, 1935--Death of George Washington Gornto, aged 88, the lone Confederate Veteran in Putnam County, died at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. John Haisden, at Palatka Heights. The remains will be carried to Grandin for burial at Paran Cemetery.

July 3, 1942--Death of Mr. Daniel Johnson, 93, Confederate Veteran, died at Hampton, Fla. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born and reared in Florida, His home county was Bradford. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Anna Conway, Palatka, Mrs. Lelah Cox, Melrose, Miss Maggie Johnson, Palatka, two sons, Daniel and James of Hampton, 29 grandchildren, 30 greatgrandchildren, and one great-great grand child.

James N. Myers was born December 9, 1818, died November 11, 1904.

Elijah Wall was born in Barnwell District, South Carolina, July 4, 1797, and died August 30th 1890, aged 93 years, one month and 26 days,. He came to this state in 1849. He was a Deacon of the church before coming to this state he deposited his letter in the Pleasant Grove church, at what is now known as Hawthorne; at Paran church, was one of its first two deacon.

Reverend Malachi N. Strickland, born May the 19, 1809 in Marlborough County, South Carolina,who died March 4th 1884 at his residence at Putnam Hall, Florida, aged seventy-four years, nine months, and fifteen days when he died.

He was ordained to the gospel ministry by order of the Bennetsville, S. C., church, on Nov. 26, 1837, Revs. John Culpepper and Patrick C. Connelly constituting the presbytery. Mr. Strickland entered the ministry when quite young. At the instigation of the Bennetsville church, and perhaps with its assistance, took a course of study in the Furman University.

Rev. Strickland preached principally in South Carolina, though some in North Carolina supplying churches, and in the first years of his ministry, as a missionary in the employ of the Welch Neck Association, S. C. In the year 1850, he moved with his family to Florida, sometime in the winter of 1850, and settled at "Long Swamp" in Marion County, where they lived one year. The next year they moved to "Little Taylor Hammock:, near Wacahoota in same county (Marion) where they resided one year. The succeeding year they moved to Fort Clark, Alachua County, at which place they lived one year. Then moved to Peniel neighborhood, Putnam County, where they lived one year, and from then to this community and from that date till the time of his death, he preached in this state, principally supplying churches as pastor, as follows: Paran , Pleasant Grove, Eliam, Peniel, Wacahoota, and perhaps a few others.

He leaves an aged, and infirm widow, three sons and a daughter, (all of whom are members of the church.) together with a large circle of relatives and friends, to mourn his loss,

J. C. Strickland was born January the 18th 1843, in Union County, North Carolina and moved to Florida with his parents in 1850. He was Baptised by Rev. E. B. Timmons in 1857 or 58. He died at his sons in Palatka May the 30th 1906 he leaves a widow 4 sons and 2 daughters and a host of relatives and friends, he moved his membership to Gadara church for convenience of worship where he was made deacon until about 1887 or 88 when Hebran Baptist church was constituted and he moved his membership to that church where he remained until the church desolved. After which he moved back to Paran where he remained until his death.

William J. Green born in Barnville County, S. C. June the 13th 1844, died January the 13th 1908.. When a child his parents moved to Putnam County Florida. Early in life he united with Paran church served in the Deaconship.

R. S. Mabley, born April the 9, 1834, and died December the 29, 1899. He was born in Cherokee County, Georgia and moved with his parents to Waecholar (Wakulla?) County of this state at the age of 12 years. He moved to Putnam County in the year 1883. Shortly after he joined Paran church and remained a constant member.

Prof. John T. Cauthen- born in York County S. C. May 28th 1822-and died Dec. 19th, 1898-age 76 years, 8 months, and 9 days.

He graduated with first honors in South Carolina College, S. C. in Dec. of the year 1850-From which time he made teaching the chief pursuit of his life-at one time a member of the Board of Public Instruction of Putnam County.

Was successful in his profession-The proof of which is that his services were always in demand.

Arthur R. Bundy, born in Marlborough District, S. C. February 4th 1821, and died December 7th, 1896 aged 75 years, 10 months and 3 days. Just what year he came to Florida we are uninformed.

Elijah Benton Timmons, born in Marion District, South Carolina, May 21, 1813, and died quite suddenly July 22nd, 1888, aged seventy-five years two months, and one day. . He was of pious parentage, and whose father was an influential and useful minister of his state. He joined the Elim Baptist Church in the year 1832, and was baptized by Rev. J. Morgan Timmons, in Darlington district.

Shortly after this event, the Hebron church was constituted in Friendfield, Marion district of which he was a constistent member.

In a short while he was licensed to preach, and was ordained to the full work of the Gospel ministry. Rev. J. Morgan Timmons, Robert Nappier, and Elijah Hicks forming the Presbytery.

He served various churches in S. C. as pastor until his removal to Putnam County Florida at which place he arrived December 26th, 1856.

Here he continued in the active discharge of his ministerial labors, until the infirmities of age disqualified him; although when feeble and infrim would attend meetings and preach as strength and circumstances would permit.

The greater part of his labors was spent in Putnam and Clay counties, where he was mainly instrumental in organizing and building up churches. He was also the Association missionary of the Santa Fe Association, laboring in Nassau county and S. E. Georgia, where he was instrumental in establishing churches; and later, missionary for the St. Johns River Association. He served as moderator of the Santa Fe Association, and President of the Baptist State Convention, was the first Moderator of the St. Johns Association, in which capacity he served till deafness and the infirmities of age disqualified him.

L. B. Padgett the birth place and his early life as well as his exact age is unknown, more than to say he was born in the State of Georgia, of respectable parentage. And came to Florida sometime in his early life. Where he remained until the time of his death which occured December 9th 1898. Padgett moved to his neighborhood perhaps some 25 or more years ago. He joined the Gadera church Clay County Florida. He was elected deacon, of Paran. He was also superintendent of the S. S. for a number of years. and made a most excelent superintendent. Also a trustee and treasurer of the church.

W. R. Napier born in S. C. April 19th 1837, and united with the Mizpah Baptist Church at 16 years old. In 1860 he came to Florida and united with Eliam church where his membership remained during the four years of the civil war, after the war was over and he was honorably mustered out he returned to Fla. Where he remained a few years then returned to his native state. In 1898 he returned to Fla, and united with Paran church where he remained until his death on July 22, 1911. He was 73 years of age. He was twice married, his first wife was a Miss Bostwick of S. C. several children blessed their union In 1908 his second marriage took place with Mrs. M. A. Freeman another ex confederate soldiers widow.

Samuel E. Timmons was born at Friendfield, S. C. in 1835, joined the Hebron Church in 1851, came to Florida with his parents in 1856 married Miss Francis Ursula Seigler, July 24, 1860 and passed away at 9 o'clock October the 6th 1911.