James Means was born circa 1784 possibly in Orange County(?), North Carolina. A different date for James's birth is provided in a circa 1932 letter from Francis Marion Means to his neice Allie Sappington, in which he made this statement, "My Grand Father was Born in N.C. 1790." Additionally, Francis asserted that James died at age 73 [the year is estimated as 1863].1,2,3,4,5,6
James married Mary Ann McKenzie, daughter of William McKenzie and Eleanor Campbell, on 20 Oct 1803, probably in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina7,8,9
Mary Ann McKenzie. Mary Ann McKenzie was born on 9 Jan 1786 in North Carolina.10,11,12,13 She died in 1863, probably in Pike County, Georgia.14,15
Known children of James1 Means and Mary Ann McKenzie were as follows:
Mary Permelia Means married Anon Willis on 15 Apr 1851, in Upson County, Georgia.18,19,20,21
2. Eleanor2 Means (James1); Eleanor Means was born 9 Mar 1810 in Blount County, Tennessee;28 At age 21 Eleanor married Lindsay Smith 31 Jan 1832, in Upson County, Georgia;29,30,31,32,33,34 Eleanor Means died 23 Jun 1884 in Troupe, Texas, at age 74;35 bur. in Smith Family Cemetery, Omen, Smith County, Texas.36
Her obituary states: Sister Eleanor Smith was born in Blount County, Tennessee, on March 9, 1810; professed religion and joined the M.E. Church South in her fifteenth year, in Upson County, Georgia; was joined in matrimony to Mr. Lindsey Smith January 31, 1832; moved to Texas in 1852 where she lived and labored in her Masters Vineyard till January 23, 1884. In the town of Troupe she ceased to labor here and was transferred to the life above, where all is joy and peace. This mother in Israel lived as near by faith in her Lord and Master as it was possible. She died in great peace; in other words she fell on sleep and was not for God took her. She leaves five daughters and one son to mourn her absence, but they have ever assurance that their faithful and affectionate mother is beyond the trials and afflictions incident to flesh and blood. The church has lost a true and devoted supporter and friend. While earth is being made poorer heaven is becoming more rich. O, may mother and children be so fortunate as all to meet in that last happy beyond by and by. God bless the dear children and save them in Heaven. AMEN..37
Lindsay Smith. Lindsay Smith was born on 6 Sep 1806 in Georgia.38 Lindsay Smith died on 22 May 1857 in Texas at age 50.39 He was buried in Smith Family Cemetery, Omen, Smith County, Texas.40
Known children of Eleanor2 Means and Lindsay Smith were:
3. John2 Means (James1); John Means was born 20 Jun 1812 in North Carolina;42,43,44,45
at age 21, John married Nancy McGinty, daughter of George Washington McGinty and Tabitha Moore, 26 Sep 1833, in Pike County, Georgia;46,47,48,49,50 John Means died 28 Feb 1896 in Pike County?, Georgia, at age 83;51 bur. in Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia; the inscription says: John Means (Masonic sign); Born 20 June 1812; Died 28 Feb 1896; 'Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God'. The stone was broken horizontally in half for several years but was repaired in 1998.52
Nancy McGinty. Nancy McGinty was born on 15 Nov 1815 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.53,54,55,56 Nancy McGinty died on 25 Jan 1891 in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia, at age 75.57,58 She was buried at Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia; her marker has an engraving of a hand, with the index finger pointing upward. The inscription says: Nancy Means; Wife of John Means; Born 15 November 1815; Died 25 January 1891.59 Nancy's obituary in the Barnesville News-Gazette, issue of 29 Jan 1891 states: "Mrs. Nancy Means, wife of Mr. John Means of Meansville died last Sunday night after an illness of about 10 days of pneumonia. She was nearly 90 years of age at the time of her death.
Mrs. Means was a consistent member of Ebenezer M.E. church and lived a true christian life. Her husband and herself were among the original members of Fincher's church, this county, moving their church membership to Ebenezer church directly after the war.
She was a good neighbor, and loved by all who knew her, and leaves a husband and several children to mourn her death. One of her sons, Hon. J. W. Means, represented this county in the legislature of 1888-9, previous to that was a county commissioner __(can't read)__ and is a man who has proven true to every trust.
Her remains were interred at Ebenezer Cemetery.
A good woman has passed away.".60,61
Known children of John2 Means and Nancy McGinty were as follows:
4. Sarah2 Means (James1); b. 3 Jan 1816 in North Carolina;72,73 At age 23 Sarah married Seaborn Hickson, son of (--?--) Hickson, 22 Oct 1839, in Upson County, Georgia;74,75,76,77,78 Sarah died at age 82, 10 Dec 1898, in the home of her son, James A. Hickson, about five miles southwest of Perry, Houston County, Georgia;79,80 bur. in Evergreen Cemetery (lot U-3, grave #1), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.81,82
Her obituary states: Her obituary states: Mrs. Sarah Hickson died at the home of her son, Mr. James A. Hickson, about five miles southwest of Perry, Georgia, on December 10, 1898. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Perry. She was born in North Carolina and would have been 83 years old on Jan 3, 1899. Her father, Mr. James Means, moved to Georgia when she was five weeks old. She was the mother of 10 children, seven of whom are now living: Mrs. C. T. Simmons of Snow, Ga; W. R. Hickson of Macon County, Ga; S. W., J. A., and F. M. Hickson and Mrs. J. E. Cheek of Houston, Ga. She was also the sister of the late Dr. M. H. Means and Mr. William Means of Elko, Ga. (The obituary left out one of her children: Harvey Hickson).83
Seaborn Hickson. Seaborn Hickson was born circa 1811 in Georgia.84
Known children of Sarah2 Means and Seaborn Hickson were as follows:
His obituary states: Mr. John W. Hickson died on October 9, 1877, from hematuria at the residence of his brother Mr. James A. Hickson. Burial was in the Perry, Georgia Cemetery. He was born in Pike County, Georgia, on May 13, 1853 and moved to this county in 1871.91
His obituary states: Mr. Frank M. Hickson died at his home near Byron, Georgia, on May 20, 1907. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Perry, Georgia. He was 50 years old and leaves a wife and two duaghters. He was a brother to James A. Hickson and Seaborn W. Hickson of Perry, Georgia. He was born in Pike County, Georgia, on May 25, 1855, and died in Dunbar, Georgia.96
Susan Ellen; her obituary of Dec 1903 states: Susan Hickson Cheek's obituary states: Mrs. Susan Ellen Hickson Cheek, wife of Mr. James E. Cheek, died at their home on Dec 11, 1903, five miles west of Perry, Georgia. She was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Perry on Saturday which was the 20th anniversary of her marriage. She was born in Pike County, Georgia, on August 27, 1859 and was 44 years old last August. On December 12, 1883, she was married and about 12 years ago, they moved to Houston County. She was a sister to J. A. Hickson, S. W. Hickson, and F. M. Hickson of Houston County; Mr. William Hickson of Macon County, Georgia; Mr. Harvy Hickson of Wilcox County, Georgia; and Mrs. Eliza Simmon of Snow, Dooly County, Georgia.97
5. Matthew Harvey2 Means (James1); b. 26 Aug 1818 in or near Milledgeville, Georgia;98,99
Matthew Harvey Means married Martha Virginia Lester, daughter of David Lester and Elizabeth "Betsy" Mullins, 9 Feb 1845 in Jones County, Georgia. The wedding was performed by J. H. Campbell, M. G. The 21 February 1845 issue of The Christian Index states that she is the youngest daughter of David Lester of Jones County, Georgia;100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110 At age 57 Matthew married Sarah Dunwoody 22 Nov 1875, in Houston County, Georgia;111,112 Matthew Harvey Means died before 21 Dec 1889 in Houston County, Georgia.113,114,115
Martha Virginia Lester. Martha Virginia Lester was born on 10 Feb 1831 in Jones County, Georgia.116,117 Martha Virginia Lester died on 13 Oct 1875 in Houston County at age 44.118,119,120 Her obituary of 17 Nov 1875 states: "Mrs. M. V. Means, wife of Dr. M. H. Means, was born in Jones county, Ga., February 10, 1831; married February 9, 1845; and died very suddenly in Houston County, Ga., October 13, 1875. She leaves a husband and seven children".121
Known children of Matthew Harvey2 Means and Martha Virginia Lester were as follows:
His obituary states: James D. Means, son of Dr. M. E. and M. V. Means, died in Houston Co., Ga. on Nov. 19, 1864 of typhoid fever. He was born Dec. 8, 1845.126
There were no known children of Matthew Harvey2 Means and Sarah Dunwoody.
Known children of Matthew Harvey2 Means and an unknown spouse were:
His obituary states: Walter E. Means died on Oct. 26, 1912 at his home in Elko, Ga. Burial was in the family cemetery. He was 35 years old and the son of the late Dr. M. H. Means. He is survived by his wife, one son, and one daughter.131
6. James Anderson2 Means (James1); James Anderson Means was born 22 Feb 1821 in Upson County / or possibly Milledgeville area, Georgia, . James' obituary attests that he was born in Upson county;132,133,134,135,136,137,138
James married at age 22, Elizabeth Alexander (Ann) Allen, daughter of J. W. Allen, 18 Dec 1843, in Crawford County, Georgia. James "attended Medical College in Forsyth, Georgia. He also taught school in Crawford County" where he met Elizabeth. According to the same source, "The lives of James A. and Elizabeth Ann were of untiring devotion to the cause of their master. They were at home in religious meetings. Where the Word of God was preached they were there to enjoy it and help by their prayers. They reared a large family of children in the Fredonia community." This marriage was also recorded in Upson County on 23 December 1843. Apparently, they moved to Upson County right after they got married and had their marriage recorded in Upson as well as Crawford;139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147 James Anderson Means died 9 Nov 1897 in Fredonia Community, Lamar County, Georgia, at age 76;148,149,150,151,152 bur. in Fredonia Congregational Church Cemetery, Lamar County (formerly Monroe), Georgia.153,154
Elizabeth Alexander (Ann) Allen. Elizabeth Alexander (Ann) Allen was born on 16 Jun 1825 in Crawford County, Georgia.155,156,157 Elizabeth Alexander (Ann) Allen died on 26 May 1913 at age 87.158,159,160,161,162 She was buried in Fredonia Congregational Church Cemetery, Lamar County (formerly Monroe), Georgia.163
Known children of James Anderson2 Means and Elizabeth Alexander (Ann) Allen were as follows:
7. William2 Means (James1); William Means was born between 1824 and 1825 in Barnesville, Monroe County, Georgia;169,170,171 William married Susan Lane 18 Aug 1852, in Houston County, Georgia;172,173,174,175 William Means died 9 May 1904 in Houston County(?), Georgia.176
His obituary states: Mr. William Means died on May 9, 1904. He was 80 years old and had been a farmer all of his life. He leaves a wife and one son.177
Known children of William2 Means and Susan Lane were as follows:
His obituary of 15 Aug 1876 states: "James Sanders Means, son of William and Susan Means, was born in Upson County, Ga., July 8, 1853; and died at his father's, July 22, 1876. R. L. Wiggins."180
His obituary states: Prof. Frank N. Means died on Jan. 25, 1887 at the residence of his father, Mr. William Means, at Spoonville, Ga. in this county (Houston). The cause of death was typhoid dysentery. He was 33 years old and had come to Houston Co., Ga. in 1881 and taught school in Eatonton, Ga., also in Fort Valley, Ga. in 1885. Burial was in the family cemetery. He leaves a wife and four children.185
8. Jane E.2 Means (James1); Jane E. Means was born 26 Jun 1829 in Upson County, Georgia;186,187,188,189 Jane married Stephen Elliot 21 or 24 Mar 1861, in Upson (?) County;190,191,192,193 Jane E. Means died 14 Mar 1915 at age 85;194,195 bur. in Fredonia Congregational Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Georgia.196
The following is Jane's obituary:
A Tribune to the Memory of Mrs. Jane Elliott
Mrs. Jane Elliott was born in Upson County, Ga., on June 26, 1829. She became the wife of Stephen Elliott on March 24, 1861. Her home from that time was in Pike County, until she came to Barnesville in 1866 after the death of her husband.
She was the mother of four children, two of whom died in infancy. The daughter, Mrs. Permelia Wilson, died several years ago as did also her step-daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Harris. Her son, Mr. M. M. Elliott, survives her.
These facts and dates cover the events of her eighty-six years but the record of her long, useful life deserves more than this condensed notice.
Mrs. Elliott was a good woman. She joined the Methodist church early in life and illustrated a practical religion day by day. Before she became enfeebled by the natural weakness of advancing years, she was regular in her attendance at church and often her heart became full to overflowing under the influence of the spirit.
She was the last surviving member of a large family of brothers and sisters, a family remarkable for long life and consistent purpose.
Her father was James Means, of Upson county, who married Mary A. McKenzie. This couple lived to old age in honor and usefulness. Nine children came to them, one son died in young manhood, but four sons and four daughters lived to rear large families and die honored and respected in the communities where they lived.
James Means, the father of this family accumulated a large estate. Before his death he divided it among his children, the only cost of the division being five dollars paid to an auctioneer. It was a matter of pride in this family that there was never a member addicted to the use of intoxicants, and also that there had never been any unharmonious relations among them. Their manner in the order of their ages were Mrs. Eleanor Smith, John N (or H) Means, Mrs. Sarah Hickson, Dr. M. H. Means, James A. Means, Mrs. Mary P. Willis, William Means, and Mrs. Jane Elliott. Each of this group lived far beyond the three score years and ten and left sons and daughters who continue to illustrate in their lives the principles of upright living and honest dealings practiced by their parents.
Upson, Pike, Monroe, and Houston counties, as well as other places, have felt the influence for good of this family.
Mrs. Elliott was a loyal friend, a good neighbor, a loving mother, and a devoted sister. She served well her day and generation; she has gone to her reward.
(The author of Mrs. Elliott's obituary was Mrs. A. M. Lambdin, who later became editor of "History of Lamar County.").
Stephen Elliot. Stephen Elliot was born on 26 Jan 1820.198,199 Stephen Elliot died on 19 Jun 1881 at age 61.200,201,202 He was buried in Fredonia Congregational Church Cemetery, Lamar County (formerly Monroe), Georgia.203
Known children of Jane E.2 Means and Stephen Elliot were as follows:
9. James W.3 Means (John2, James1); James W. Means was born 29 May 1835 in Pike County, Georgia;204,205,206,207,208 At age 31 James married Eliza J. Shehee 27 Nov 1866, in Pike County, Georgia;209,210,211 James W. Means died 19 Mar 1917 in Zebulon, Pike County, at age 81;212,213,214,215
James was buried in Pike County in Zebulon Methodist Cemetery.216
An article entitled "In Memory of James W. Means" (from an undated, unidentified newspaper) states:
"Judge J. W. Means, an honored and beloved member of this, Montgomery Lodge #31 Free and Accepted Masons was taken by death from us March 19th, 1917 and now dwells with the Celestial Lodge in the great beyond. He was born in Pike Co. May 29th, 1835 and was nearly eighty-two years of age. All his life except two years in Atlanta and four years of the Civil War was spent in this County and his life for honor and usefullness was such during all this time that any of us may study it with care and seek to profit by the lesson that it brings."
"He was for about sixty years a Mason and for many years was Secretary and Treasurer of this Lodge, faithfully and with ability performing the duties of that office up to a few years ago, when on account of his failing health, he was compelled to give it up."
"Judge Means was not only a good Mason but was that type of man who was good in every place of life that he was called to service. He was an exceptionally well balanced man. He was very industrious and economical, yet he had plenty of time for public service and was never too busy to talk to a friend or brother or to help in any worthy cause. He was liberal indeed to the Lodge, the School, the town, the church or to a worthy, distressed brother."
"He was a man of broad capacity as shown by the offices of public trust that he filled. He was a Member of the Legislature from Pike County, County Commissioner and Ordinary for nearly twenty years, besides those numerous smaller places of trust and service, any work that it was his duty to perform was always attended to. He was dependable."
"Judge Means was something of a Philosopher, and we will record here some of his sayings and traits that illustrate his character better than any words we can frame. He believed a true man should go forth on his own responsibility and stand in his own strength, this he illustrated by saying that "A boy would not be any account until he became his own Daddy." He reasoned that even if a boy failed in his efforts he could try again and profit from his failure and he would always talk of his trying and doing better rather than censure for the failure. Judge always believed in being punctual in the discharge of any task. When he would see any one rushing or hurrying to some place he would say that if he had been going there he would have started a little sooner. As consequence his duties were never delayed and his work was never behind."
"Judge Means believed in attending to whatever you proposed to be doing. On one occasion he found a merchant who had just set up in business loitering around away from his place of business and asked him if he had any sugar to sell. Judge told him that he did not want to buy sugar but wanted to admonish him that if he expected to sell sugar he had better stay where the sugar was. The lesson was not lost to the Merchant and went home to others who heard of the kind and gentle reproof. The Judge was always at his post."
"The writer has on numerous occasions borrowed books or other things from the Judge who would frequently tell you plainly that he wanted you to bring the borrowed article back when you were through with it and he would with a smile state as reason that he might have the article on hand when you wanted to borrow it again or possibly some one else might want to borrow it in the meantime".217
Eliza J. Shehee. Eliza J. Shehee was born circa 1845.218 Eliza J. Shehee died on 26 Mar 1923 in Atlanta, Georgia.219,220 She was buried in Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia.221 Her obituary of 29 Mar 1923 states: Her obituary, published on Thursday, 29 March 1923, in the Barnesville News Gazette, states that she died in "Atlanta on Monday." Her funeral was in the Methodist Church in Zebulon with burial at the church cemetery. Survivors were: three daughters, Mrs. S. R. Green and Mrs. H. T. Wells of Atlanta and Mrs. J. K. Smith of Birmingham, Ala.; three sons, J. M. Means of Zebulon, W. H. Means of Meansville, and J. C. Means of Sycamore; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie B. Hodo of Augusta and Mrs. J. A. Smith of Stone Mountain.222
Known children of James W.3 Means and Eliza J. Shehee were as follows:
His obituary of 21 Jul 1916 states: A clipping from an unknown newspaper states:
"Friday, July 21, 1916
Joseph Means Dead(?)
....[unreadable] morning at six o'clock. He was sick only four or five days but so violently ill was he taken that no remedial measures seemed to avail anything.
Mr. Means was the son of Mr. J. W. Means and wife who are among our most honored citizens.
Mr. Means was 40 years of age and in 1906 he was married to Miss Mattie Lou Pool of Elko, Georgia.
He had been postmaster here for several years and had faithfully and conscientiously discharged his duties to the perfect satisfaction of all patrons.
Mr. Means was a member of the Methodist church. He leaves his devoted wife, father, mother, three brothers, and three sisters and all who knew him to mourn his going away.
We deeply sympathize with his family and trust that a Divine Providence may sustain his aged parents in this deep bereavment, [sic] and this same Providence may be a sufficiency unto the heartbroken wife and relatives he leaves behind.
His remains were laid to rest at Methodist cemetery last Monday evening at two o'clock, there to await that resurrection morn.
God bless the memory of "Joe Means."
CARD OF THANKS.
At the request of Mrs. Joe Means, and in behalf of our entire family, I desire to thank the people of the community for their many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during the short illness and in the death of our loved one. .........offering.........source of comfort and were appreciated.
J. M. Means".230
10. Emily A.3 Means (John2, James1); Emily A. Means was born 25 Jan 1840 in Georgia;237 At age 17 Emily married Joseph A. Howard 5 Nov 1857, in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia. The following is from Emily and Samuel's Certificate of Holy Matrimony which was found in Emily's Bible:
"This Certifies that the Rite of Holy Matrimony was Celebrated Between Samuel F. Mann of Zebulon Pike Co. Georgia and Emily A. Howard of Pike County Georgia on 3rd day of March 1872 at Mr. John Means' the bride's father by Thomas J. Barrett, Esq. ;
238,239 At age 32 Emily married Samuel F. Mann 3 Mar 1872, in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia;240 Emily A. Means died 22 Oct 1884 at age 44 at 1:45 P.M.241
Joseph A. Howard. Joseph A. Howard died bef. Joseph A. Howard was born on 9 Nov 183?242
Known children of Emily A.3 Means and Joseph A. Howard both b. in Georgia were as follows:
Samuel F. Mann. Samuel F. Mann was born on 6 Aug 1840.247 At age 27 Samuel married Mary S. Means, daughter of John Means and Nancy McGinty, on 9 Jun 1868, in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.248,249 At age 43 Samuel married Henrietta Antoinette Jessut? on 17 Dec 1883, in Hamilton, Georgia.250 Samuel F. Mann died on 19 Jul 1920 at age 79 at 1:18 P.M. He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon, Georgia.251
There were no known children of Emily A.3 Means and Samuel F. Mann.
11. Mary S.3 Means (John2, James1); Mary S. Means was born 17 Mar 1842;252,253 At age 26 Mary married Samuel F. Mann 9 Jun 1868, in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia;254,255 Mary S. Means died 4 Nov 1871 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, at age 29 at 3:00 P.M.256,257
Her obituary of 6 Dec 1871 states: "Mrs. Mary A. Mann, wife of Samuel F. Mann and daughter of John and Nancy Means, died in Zebulon, Pike co., Ga., 4th of November 1871, in her 29th year."258
Samuel F. Mann. Samuel F. Mann was born on 6 Aug 1840.259 At age 31 Samuel married Emily A. Means, daughter of John Means and Nancy McGinty, on 3 Mar 1872, in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.260 At age 43 Samuel married Henrietta Antoinette Jessut? on 17 Dec 1883, in Hamilton, Georgia.261 Samuel F. Mann died on 19 Jul 1920 at age 79 at 1:18 P.M. He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon, Georgia.262
Known children of Mary S.3 Means and Samuel F. Mann were as follows:
12. Sarah Elizabeth3 Means (John2, James1); Sarah Elizabeth Means was born 1845 in Georgia;263,264 Sarah married Isaac C. Collier 23 Dec 1865, in Meansville?, Pike County, Georgia;265 Sarah Elizabeth Means died 1918.266
Isaac C. Collier. Isaac C. Collier was born in 1844.267 Isaac C. Collier died in 1908.268
Known children of Sarah Elizabeth3 Means and Isaac C. Collier were:
13. Virginia A. M.3 Means (John2, James1); Virginia A. M. Means was born 30 Mar 1847 in Georgia;269,270,271 At age 18 Virginia married Vines Hicks Collier 4 Feb 1866, in Meansville?, Pike County, Georgia;272 Virginia A. M. Means died 28 Oct 1913 in Georgia at age 66;273,274 bur. in Meansville Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.275,276
Vines Hicks Collier. Vines Hicks Collier was born on 20 May 1841 in Zebulon Precinct, Pike County, Georgia.277,278,279 Vines Hicks Collier died on 6 Sep 1917 in Georgia at age 76.280,281 He was buried in Meansville Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.282,283
Known children of Virginia A. M.3 Means and Vines Hicks Collier were as follows:
14. Marietta A.3 Means (John2, James1); Marietta A. Means was born 17 Aug 1850 in Pike County, Georgia;292,293,294
Marietta A. Means married James Lester Aldredge, son of (--?--) Aldredge and Margaret Henrietta M. Lester, 16 Nov 1870 in Fincher Methodist Church?, Meansville?, Pike County, Georgia. The ceremony was performed by James B. Hanson, Methodist minister;295,296 bur. in Meansville Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia;297 Marietta A. Means died 19 Oct 1932 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, at age 82.298,299
Her obituary, (from The Journal (Atlanta?), n.d., n.p., states: Mrs. J. L. Aldridge, Of Pike County, Is Paid Final Tribute
ZEBULON, Ga., Sept 21.-- Mrs. Mettie Means Aldridge, 82, one of Pike County's best-known residents, died Tuesday evening at the home of her son-in-law, Judge J. L. Milner, in Zebulon.
Mrs. Aldridge was the widow of the late Mr. James L. Aldridge, a prominent planter of Meansville, who died several years ago. She was the daughter of Mr. John Means, a pioneer of Pike County and founder of Meansville. She was the sister of Judge J. W. Means, who held several places of honor and trust in the county. Surviving her are three sons, J. C. and R. A. Aldridge, of Atlanta, and Luther Aldridge, of Texas; four daughters, Mrs. James Fincher, of Atlanta; Mrs. R. L. Barrett and Mrs. R. R. Carter, of Meansville, and Mrs. J. L. Milner, of Zebulon.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from Fincher's Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. G. C. Burtz. Burial was in the family lot there.
(She is actually buried in the Meansville Cemetery, on the right past Meansville going east (toward Barnesville on S.R. 109).300
James Lester Aldredge. James Lester Aldredge was born on 17 Jun 1847 in Florida(?).301,302,303,304,305 James Lester Aldredge died on 6 Aug 1911 in Pike County, Georgia, at age 64.306 He was buried in Meansville Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia.307
Known children of Marietta A.3 Means and James Lester Aldredge were as follows:
15. William R.3 Hickson (Sarah2Means, James1); William R. Hickson was born 11 Sep 1840 in Georgia;321,322 William R. Hickson died 13 Aug 1908 in at his home, Reynolds, Taylor County, Georgia, at age 67;323,324 bur. in Evergreen Cemetery (lot U-3, grave #11), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.325,326
His obituary states: Mr. William R. Hickson died on August 13, 1908 at his home in Reynolds, Georgia. Burial was at the Evergreen Cemetery in Perry, Georgia. He was 68 years old and leaves his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Cora Dash of Ocilla, Florida, to survive him.327
Known children of William R.3 Hickson and an unknown spouse were:
16. M. Harvey3 Hickson (Sarah2Means, James1); M. Harvey Hickson was born May 1843 in Georgia;329,330 "M. E. Aldridge" married "M. H. Hixon" 10 Jul 1865, in Houston County, Georgia. The ceremony was performed by E. T. McGehee, M.G.; the marriage license was issued on 8 July;331,332,333,334 M. married Julia Stead(?) 1899;335
He died Aug 1910 in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia, at age 67.336
His obituary of 18 Aug 1910 states: MR. HICKSON DIES.
MARSHALLVILLE, Ga., Aug. 17 --
Friends of Mrs. Claude Clarke sympathize with her in the loss of her father, Mr. Harvey Hickson, whose recent death occurred at Cordele after a long illness. Besides his widow, Mr. Hickson left one son and three daughters: Mr. Frank Hickson of Jesup, Mrs. R. L. Paschal and Mrs. R. E. Hopgood of Cordele, and Mrs. Clarke of this place..337
Marilla Elizabeth "Lizzie" Aldredge. Marilla Elizabeth "Lizzie" Aldredge was born circa 1846 in Georgia.338,339,340
Known children of M. Harvey3 Hickson and Marilla Elizabeth "Lizzie" Aldredge were as follows:
His obituary states: James Lester Hickson, infant son of M. H. and Lizzie Hickson, died in Houston County, Georgia, on November 27, 1872, at 11 months, 8 days of age.346
Julia Stead(?); This name is very difficult to read on the 1900 census -- it may be Stuart or ?? Julia Stead(?) was born in Apr 1859 in New Jersey.347 Julia married (--?--) Stead(?).348
There were no known children of M. Harvey3 Hickson and Julia Stead(?).
17. James A.3 Hickson (Sarah2Means, James1); James married Lucy Antoinette "Nettie" Reviere (possibly Reveire), daughter of (--?--) Reviere, 22 Feb 1870, in Pike County, Georgia;349,350 bur. in Evergreen Cemetery (lot U-3, grave #12), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.351,352
Lucy Antoinette "Nettie" Reviere (possibly Reveire). Lucy Antoinette "Nettie" Reviere (possibly Reveire) was born on 15 Nov 1842 in Upson County, Georgia.353,354 Lucy Antoinette "Nettie" Reviere (possibly Reveire) died on 20 Feb 1902 in Houston County at age 59.355,356 Her obituary states: Mrs. Nettie Reveire Hickson, wife of Mr. James A. Hickson, died at their home about five miles west of Perry, Georgia, on February 20, 1902. The cause of her death was penumonia. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Perry. She was Miss Lucy Antoinette Reveire and was born in Upson County, Georgia, on November 15, 1842. On February 22, 1870, she married at the age of 28 in Pike County, Georgia, Mr. Hickson. She leaves a husband and an afflicted daughter. She became the mother of two children; however, her son had died four years ago.357 She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery (lot U-3, grave #13), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.358,359
Known children of James A.3 Hickson and Lucy Antoinette "Nettie" Reviere (possibly Reveire) were as follows:
Her obituary states; Miss Beulah Hickson died on May 1, 1911, at the home of her father, Mr. James A. Hickson, in Perry, Georgia. She was born in Houston County, Georgia, 38 years ago. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Perry.363
His obituary states: Little Johnnie Hickson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hickson, died on October 18, 1883 at four years and four months. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Georgia.367
18. Seaborn W.3 Hickson (Sarah2Means, James1); Seaborn married Susie Battle;368 Seaborn W. Hickson was born 11 Dec 1857;369 Seaborn W. Hickson died 7 Oct 1933 at age 75;370 bur. in Evergreen Cemetery (lot V-29, grave #1), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.371
Susie Battle. Susie Battle was born on 11 Nov 1865.372 Susie Battle died on 27 Dec 1935 at age 70.373 She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery (lot V-29, grave #2), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.374
Known children of Seaborn W.3 Hickson and Susie Battle were as follows:
His obituary states: Marion W. Hickson died on December 25, 1905, in Houston County, Georgia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hickson.381
19. Sarah Virginia (Sallie)3 Smoak (Matthew2Means, James1); Sarah Virginia (Sallie) Smoak was born 25 Aug 1857;382 At age 19 Sarah married Abraham Perry Smoak 7 Dec 1876, in Houston County. The wedding was performed by Rev. R. L. Wiggins;383,384 Sarah Virginia (Sallie) Smoak died 10 Oct 1913 at age 56;385 bur. in Evergreen Cemetery (lot W-19, grave #1), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.386
Abraham Perry Smoak. Abraham Perry Smoak was born on 16 Feb 1846.387 Abraham Perry Smoak died on 18 May 1889 at age 43.388 He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery (lot W-19, grave #2), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.389
Known children of Sarah Virginia (Sallie)3 Smoak and Abraham Perry Smoak were:
20. Zollicoffer Beauregard3 Means (Matthew2, James1); Zollicoffer Beauregard Means was born 29 Mar 1862 in Houston County, Georgia;393 Zollicoffer married Pauline Margaret Lane Pool, daughter of Furney Williams Pool and Nellie (or Sophia) McGehee;394 Zollicoffer married Joan (--?--);395 Zollicoffer Beauregard Means died 1941 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.396
Pauline Margaret Lane Pool. Pauline Margaret Lane Pool was born on 30 May 1871.397 Pauline Margaret Lane Pool died on 28 Mar 1906 in at her home, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, at age 34.398,399 She was buried in Elko, Houston County, Georgia.400 Her obituary states: Mrs. Pauline Pool Means, wife of Mr. Z. B. Means and daughter of Mrs. J. H. Houser of Perry, Ga., died at her home in Macon, Ga. on March 28, 1906. She was buried in Elko, Ga. and leaves her husband and six children to mourn her.401
Known children of Zollicoffer Beauregard3 Means and Pauline Margaret Lane Pool were as follows:
There were no known children of Zollicoffer Beauregard3 Means and Joan (--?--).
21. Susan Alice3 Means (Matthew2, James1); Susan Alice Means was born 3 Jul 1864;403,404 Susan Alice Means died 19 Jan 1938 at age 73;405 bur. in Evergreen Cemetery (lot W-5, grave #2), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.406
Andrew Asbury Smoak. Andrew Asbury Smoak was born on 9 May 1851.407,408 Andrew Asbury Smoak died on 13 Feb 1941 in Perry, Houston County, at age 89.409,410 He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery (lot W-5, grave #1), Perry, Houston County, Georgia.411
Known children of Susan Alice3 Means and Andrew Asbury Smoak were as follows:
22. William Anderson3 Means (James2, James1); William Anderson Means was born 25 Jan 1849 in Monroe County, Georgia;429,430,431,432
at age 23, William married Susan M. Oxford, of Monroe County, 1 Feb 1872, in Georgia;433,434,435,436 William Anderson Means died 21 Aug 1900 at age 51;437,438,439 bur. in Hendricks Baptist Church Cemetery, Upson County, Georgia.440
Susan M. Oxford. Susan M. Oxford was born on 5 Feb 1848.441 Susan M. Oxford died on 9 Feb 1900 at age 52.442 She was buried in Hendricks Baptist Church Cemetery, Upson County, Georgia.443
Known children of William Anderson3 Means and Susan M. Oxford were:
23. Francis Marion3 Means (James2, James1); Francis Marion Means was born 30 Jul 1851 in Monroe County, Georgia;449,450,451,452,453 At age 21 Francis married Naomi Frances Welch 20 Jul 1873, in Henry County, Georgia;454,455,456,457,458 Francis Marion Means died 30 Jan 1940 in the home of his daughter, Ola Drewry, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, at age 88;459,460,461,462 bur. in Fredonia Congregational Church Cemetery, Lamar County, Georgia.463,464
His obituary of 1 Feb 1940 states:
"Final Rites to Be Held Friday for J. T. and F. M. Means
Lamar County to Pay Tribute to Beloved Citizens Friday at Fredonia
Joint funeral services will be conducted from Fredonia Congregational Church at eleven (11:00) o'clock Friday morning when final tribute will be paid to two brothers, John Thomas Means of Redbone and Frank M. Means of Atlanta. Officiating ministers will be the Rev. W. Carl Parker, pastor, the Rev. W. P. Carter and the Rev. F. L. Adams of Atlanta. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Both natives of Monroe (now Lamar) County, the Mr. Means were sons of James Anderson Means and Elizabeth Allen Means who figured prominently in the early development of Fredonia community.
Mr. Frank Means died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. E. Drewry, in Atlanta early Wednesday morning [Feb 1]. He was 88 years of age and had been in declining health for several years. He made his home for 60 years in Fredonia community and reared his family there. He was a well-known farmer, and was a member of the Fredonia Congregational Church. Since his retirement he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Drewry".465
Naomi Frances Welch. Naomi Frances Welch was born on 28 Mar 1849 in Henry County, Georgia.466,467,468 Naomi Frances Welch died on 26 Aug 1915 at age 66.469,470,471 She was buried in Fredonia Congregational Church Cemetery, Lamar County (formerly Monroe), Georgia.472
Known children of Francis Marion3 Means and Naomi Frances Welch were as follows:
24. Martha Ann3 Means (James2, James1); Martha Ann Means was born 1853 in Monroe County, Georgia;525,526,527,528 Martha married Willis Craft Franklin 23 Nov 1871, in Upson County?, Georgia.529,530,531
Known children of Martha Ann3 Means and Willis Craft Franklin were as follows:
25. John Thomas3 Means (James2, James1); John Thomas Means was born 30 Dec 1855 in Monroe County (now Lamar), Georgia;538,539,540 At age 26 John married Annie America Thurmond, daughter of William Harrison Thurmond and Amanda Jane Buff, 22 Feb 1882, in Monroe County, Georgia;541,542,543,544 John Thomas Means died 1 Feb 1940 in Redbone at age 84;545,546