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. Vol. # Dates Indexed names Pages .
DECATUR/EARLY COUNTY . . . . .
by TAD EVANS VOL. I 1863-1875 10,000 520 $40.00
. VOL. II 1876-1885 11,800 535 $40.00
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Wednesday, November 18, 1863

 DIED.

 A tribute by the Early Hussars and Miller Rangers, at Camp Lamar Cobb, to the memory of Private G. W. Odom, who died recently, was signed by E. D. Lee and O. H. Davis.

 LEGAL NOTICES.

 Georgia, Early County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of H. M. Dunwody, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James B. Dunwody, Adm.

Wednesday, November 25, 1863

 DIED.

 On the 3d instant, in Columbia, Alabama, Rev. Henry M. Sneed, late of Calhoun, Ga., aged 24 years.

LEGAL NOTICES.

 Georgia, Early County: All those indebted to the estate of Greenville Wiley, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Versanoy Wiley, Adm.

 Georgia, Calhoun County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Daniel, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. M. Daniel, Admx.

 Georgia, Early County: John Baily apply (applies) to me for letters of administration on the estate of Green W. Odom, deceased.

These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters shall not be granted. (Signed) James B. Brown, Ordinary.

 Georgia, Calhoun County: Neal McCorquodale apply (applies) to me for letters of administration on the estate of Cassander McCorquodale, deceased.

These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters shall not be granted. (Signed) W. E. Griffin, Ordinary.

 Georgia, Early County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ambrose Collier, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James N. Evans, Adm.

 Georgia, Clay County: All those indebted to the estate of Thomas Tewson, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) John W. Norris, Adm.

Wednesday, December 2, 1863

LEGAL NOTICES.

 Georgia, Early County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of George W. Mayes, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Seaborn Sheffield, Adm.

 Georgia, Miller County: Mrs. Nancy Hays makes application to this court for letters of guardianship on the person and property of Hariet S. Hays and Miss D. C. Hays.

These are therefore to cite all persons interested, to file their objections within the time prescribed by law, otherwise said letters will be issued to the applicant. (Signed) M. V. Jordan, Ordinary.

 Georgia, Miller County: Jacob J. Swearingen makes application to this court for letters of guardianship on the person and property of Annie D. Blackburn.

These are therefore to cite all persons interested, to file their objections within the time prescribed by law, otherwise said letters will be issued to the applicant. (Signed) M. V. Jordan, Ordinary.

 Georgia, Calhoun County: Ellen D. McCorquodale apply (applies) to me for letters of administration on the estate of Malcom McCorquodale, deceased.

These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters shall not be granted. (Signed) W. E. Griffin, Ordinary.

 Georgia, Calhoun County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William B. Lofton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martha L. Loftin, Admx.

 Georgia, Clay County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John T. Webster, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Abner Averett, Adm.

 Compilers note: All editions from this date until January 6, 1864, are missing.

 Wednesday, January 6, 1864

 MARRIED.

 On the 17th ultimo, near Petersburg, Va., Capt. J. F. Shackleford, of Early County, Ga., to Lucy Baylor, of Petersburg, Va.

 

 

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