Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy

No stories today, just photos to remember my Daddy, Sam Lankford, on what would have been his 95th birthday.

Daddy, probably at home in Penfield, Georgia

Daddy and his brother Carroll (Sport)

Sport and Daddy, years later in Greene County, Georgia

Daddy and my sister Bonita

Daddy on the left, Millard Lowry of Pittsboro, Mississippi on the right 

1985

1970

1970
I believe this was in the fellowship area at Bairds Baptist Church

1984 in Washington DC

 

Daddy on the far right with his siblings:
Grover, Liz, Lucile, Alice, and Betty

Daddy and his brother Grover in the back.
Front: me, Jennifer, Michael, Vanessa; cousins Harvey and Joey.
Middle: I believe Ms. Lingerfelt, Lillie Belle Lingerfelt, Bonita, and
Grover's wife Willette (Lingerfelt)

Family reunion - Daddy and all of his siblings in his backyard
Liz, Betty, Alice, Lucile, Sport, Clark, Grover, and Daddy

Daddy in front of our house in Atlanta

James Stephen Cheney

This blog post is another in a series connecting the dots in my tree to the souls buried at Bairdstown Cemetery in Bairdstown, Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

James Stephen Cheney, son of Enoch Reeves Cheney and Sarah Haseltine English, was born in Georgia on September 18, 1860. James’ parents lived in Woodville, Greene County on June 9 so he was probably born there. James was the third child of six—William Henry Cheney, Anna Irene Cheney, James Stephen Cheney, Mary E. Cheney, Enoch Callaway Cheney, and Charles English Cheney. Although we have no common relative, I’m actually connected to James in two ways, both through my 3rd great grand uncle, Robert Chester Lankford who was the brother of my 3rd great grandfather, James Meriweather Lankford:

• 1st cousin 1x removed of husband of 2nd cousin 3x removed
• 1st cousin 1x removed of husband of niece of 1st cousin 4x removed

My connection to James is probably the most unusual so far.

By 1860, James’ father Enoch had obtained real estate valued at $4000 and a personal estate valued at $8000. He was doing well. Enoch and Sarah lived two houses from my 3rd great grandparents, James and Caroline (Hobbs) Lankford in Woodville. James was a baby when the Civil War began in 1861 and his father joined as a private in Company C of the Third Georgia Infantry (Dawson Grays) C.S.A. with my 3rd great grandfather, James Lankford. Enoch was promoted to corporal in 1863 and wounded at Malvern Hill in Manassas Gap, Virginia. Scary times for the Cheney family.

On June 23, 1870, James and his family lived in Penfield, Greene County, Georgia. His father was a farmer with real estate valued at $1800 and a personal estate valued at $1200. James’ mother was keeping house, his brother Henry a farm laborer, and sister Anna in school. 

On June 5, 1880, James and his family lived in District 138 of Greene County, Georgia. His parent’s occupation remained unchanged since 1870, farmer and keeping house. Sister Anna, now 24, was teaching school and James, now 20, followed in his father’s footsteps and was also a farmer. His sister Mary and brother Enoch were both attending school.

James married Emily (Emma or Emelyn) A. Young, daughter of John Young and Jane Goolsby, in a ceremony performed by Rev. H. D. D. Straton, in Greene County on January 18, 1882. Rev. Straton was the pastor of the Baptist church in Greensboro, but it’s not known if the ceremony took place there or elsewhere. James and Emily had seven children—Tallulah Cheney, Robert Reeves Cheney, William Lee Cheney, Frank Colly Cheney, Eva M. Cheney, Florence Dell Cheney, and Sarah J. Cheney.

James S. Cheney and Emma A. Young's marriage license

At some point after their marriage, James moved his family to Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. As a business owner, James became active in the community and was elected an alderman. By 1897, he was considered a “senior alderman” as referenced in an Athens Daily Banner article published on December 10:

Alderman J. S. Cheney. James S. Cheney is the senior alderman from the first ward. He is now serving his second term in that office, having been re-elected last year. He is a livery stable owner and a progressive young business man. As chairman of the fire department committee he has looked after the affairs of the department most carefully. He also has done good work on other committees and in the general work in behalf of the city.

On June 6, 1900, James and his family lived on Hancock Avenue in Athens. He and Emily had been married for 18 years. Emily was enumerated as having had seven children, all of which were living. James worked as a dealer in stock. With the exception of the youngest child, Sarah, all were attending school and able to read and write. A 12-year-old black female named Elsie Hull, a servant, lived in the home. There were also three white males living in the home. Two were probably extended family members—W. O. Cheney, age 16 and at school, and Roy Cheney, age 19 and working as a telegraph operator. The third male was a 26-year-old male named Luther Tolbert who was a grocery store salesman. A year later, the family celebrated the July 1901 marriage of daughter Tallulah. The Atlanta Constitution published the marriage announcement on July 19, 1901:

Were Married in Athens. Athens, Ga., July 18.—(Special.)—This morning at the home of Rev. Ellison D. Stone, Mr. Alonzo C. Hancock, of this city, and Miss Tallulah Cheney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Cheney, were united in marriage, Rev. Mr. Stone officiating.

James’ father Enoch died on March 21, 1902, most likely in Bairdstown, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. He was buried at Bairdstown Cemetery in Bairdstown. 

I found four news articles that provide snippets of information info James’ life. The first was published by the Athens Daily Banner on May 14, 1902. Mr. Maddox, referenced in the article, was from Greensboro so it’s possible James knew him or his family.

Negro Walks Many Miles: Decrepid Darky Picked Up Here Yesterday. An old, decrepid and footsore negro named Madison Maddox, straggled into the city late Monday night and made his way to the home of Sanitary Inspector Cheney, on Jackson Street. The old negro had walked all the way from Greensboro to Athens and had completely collapsed when he reached Mr. Cheney’s home. He had had but little to eat during the five days which his journey required, and the sun had almost blistered his face and hands.

The old man lived in Hoschton and had left there with $1.00 to get to Greensboro to see his children. From there he had set out to make his way back home and he managed to reach this far.

He was given a bed and food and yesterday the mayor furnished him a ticket as far as Winder over the Seaboard.

The second article, one sentence in a larger article published by The Athens Banner on December 20, 1902, tells us that James was no longer an alderman and that he in fact was a sanitary inspector:

The Steady March of Progress Made by the City of Athens. … Mr. James S. Cheney, an ex-alderman is sanitary inspector and during his term of office has rendered valuable service to the city. …

A third article, published by The Athens Banner on January 2, 1903, provides information related to James’ dealings in stock:

A Lot of Fine Horses Received. Messrs. James S. Cheney and B. C. McWhorter, who have formed a partnership in the stock business, have just received a lot of fine horses which they will sell at prices that will astonish the purchasers. These horses are now at Carlton’s stables on Jackson street.

Mr. Cheney is one of the most experienced stock men in Athens, and Mr. McWhorter, who comes to Athens from Greensboro, and who will soon move his family here, has also had years of experience.

They are judges of good horses if there are any judges in Athens, and it will pay any prospective purchaser to call on them at once.

A fourth article, published in The Athens Banner on November 23, 1905, tells us that James started working at the Holman Deadwyler Company:

Mr. J. S. Cheney Invites Friends: To Call on Him at Holman Deadwyler Co., Where he is Now Located. Mr. J. S. Cheney is now connected with the Holman Deadwyler Co., and will be glad to have his many friends call to see him. The Holman Deadwyler Co., is one of the largest sale stables in Georgia, and has on hand at all times several hundred head of horses and mules.

Mr. Cheney invites his friends to call on him when in need of horses or mules, and assures them of the best of treatment.

A tragic event took place in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia on July 8, 1908 when James’ son Reeves died suddenly at the age of 24. Reeves was buried at Bairdstown Cemetery after a service held at Capitol Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta on July 9.

By April 15, 1910, James had made another move and now lived in a rented home on Crew Street of Ward 2 in Atlanta. James and Emily had been married for 28 years. Emily was enumerated as having had seven children, six of which were living. Only five children were still living in the home—Lee, Frank, Eva, Florie, and Sarah. As we know from the 1903 news article above, James was a stock dealer in horses. Lee must have been working with his father as he was a horse salesman. Frank sold tickets at the railroad office and daughter Eva worked as a real estate stenographer. James’ teenage daughters, Florie and Sarah, were both attending school.

Sadly, all was not well for James. Apparently suffering from acute alcoholism, James died in Atlanta on August 16, 1912. He was buried at Bairdstown Cemetery the following day. The Atlanta Constitution published a news article on August 17 (with an incorrect middle initial): 

J. W. Cheney, Bairdstown. Athens, Ga., August 17.—(Special.)—Quite a number of Athenians went to Bairdstown today to attend the funeral of J. W. Cheney, a former citizen of this place, and for some years a member of the city council here, whose death occurred in Atlanta yesterday. He was a brother-in-law of Judge C. T. Young, and the father of Mrs. A. C. Hancock, of this city.

James S. Cheney, Fulton and Campbell Counties, Georgia, Cemetery Records, 1857-1933

Like the earlier news articles, these provided small snippets of information into James’ life.

References

• A Lot of Fine Horses Received, The Athens Banner, Athens, Georgia, January 2, 1903.
• Alderman J. S. Cheney, Athens Daily Banner, Athens, Georgia, December 10, 1897.
• Eva Cheney Cauble death certificate no. 10481, North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.
• Extracts from Vital Statistics of the City of Atlanta, Deaths, vol. 11, August 1907–December 1908.
• Frank Colly Cheney, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
• J. W. Cheney, Bairdstown, The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, August 18, 1912.
• James S. Cheney and Emma A. Young, Marriage License, State of Georgia, Greene County.
• James S. Cheney, Fulton and Campbell Counties, Georgia, Cemetery Records, 1857-1933.
• Mr. J. S. Cheney Invites Friends: To Call on Him at Holman Deadwyler Co., Where he is Now located, The Athens Banner, Athens, Georgia, November 23, 1905.
• Mrs. Emelyn Young Cheney death certificate no. 35474, Georgia State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.
• Negro Walks Many Miles: Decrepid Darky Picked Up Here Yesterday, Athens Daily Banner, Athens, Georgia, May 14, 1902.
• Obituary of Robert Reeves Cheney, newspaper unknown, July 9, 1908.
• Personal visit to Bairdstown Cemetery, Bairdstown, Georgia.
• Sarah Lloyd certificate of death no. 76686, State of Texas.
• The City Government: The Affairs of Athens Managed by Able and Careful Men—Alderman J. S. Cheney, Athens Daily Banner, Athens, Georgia, December 10, 1897.
• The Resignation of Mr. Straton, Georgia Home Journal, Greensboro, Georgia, October 26, 1883.
• The Steady March of Progress Made by the City of Athens, The Athens Banner, December 20, 1902.
• U.S. Federal Census, Athens Ward 2, Clarke County, Georgia, 1900.
• U.S. Federal Census, Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, 1910.
• U.S. Federal Census, District 138, Greene County, Georgia, 1880.
• U.S. Federal Census, Penfield, Militia District 141, Greene County, Georgia, 1870.
• U.S. Federal Census, Woodville, Greene County, Georgia, 1860.

My year in the COVID-19 pandemic bubble

Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM,
public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

One year ago yesterday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and the world went into lockdown. We’ve been living history, in more ways than one, for the past year so I thought it important to document my experience thus far.

March 2020: I was sick the second week of March. With headlines reporting stories of COVID-19, I decided to work from home March 6 – 12. Feeling better by the 13th, I went back to the office only to discover many people were teleworking. Just in case, I brought enough work home to last for a few days. I planned to work from the office the following Monday but the news over the weekend kept getting worse so I stayed home. On March 19, my company instituted a mandatory telework requirement for all employees. That morning, I made a quick trip to the office to pick up the rest of my work and a few supplies. I set my office up in the living room while my husband, a contractor for Lockheed, worked out of the spare bedroom/office. My mantra throughout all of this has been I work with a lot of very smart people and they wouldn’t shut the building down if this wasn’t real. That first Saturday, I remember walking through the grocery store and the shelves were almost empty. You had to take what you could get. God forbid if you needed bleach wipes, hand sanitizer, paper towels, or toilet paper! Turns out, I didn’t see these items in stores for months. After that, my son and I started picking up random supplies every time we shopped – stuff that had a long shelf life. We covered the dining room table and hutch top. I remember Daddy’s kitchen table being covered with canned goods for years but it wasn’t because of a pandemic. That was as far as he got with the groceries and that’s where they stayed. We finally started clearing the table in early October since it would be needed for Thanksgiving. I also wanted to display a Christmas village on the hutch in December. By then, grocery stores were able to maintain their stock so we felt comfortable buying less food. I drove on the same tank of gas from mid-March until July 30 when we travelled to Georgia. My youngest son, who lives with us, is a Virginia ABC Store employee (state run liquor store) and was declared an essential worker. I still can’t wrap my head around that. Because he had to go to work and then come home to his “aging parents,” he stopped going anywhere besides work and the store. He’s finally eased up on that but only just recently. Like everyone else, we learned about social distancing. We had trouble at first finding masks but eventually found some. The governor issued a stay-at-home order at the end of the month. My oldest son picked up supplies from Costco for us. I started walking laps inside my house twice a day. It wasn’t much exercise but I figured it was better than nothing. As it warmed up, I cut the grass for exercise. 

April 2020: I already had a doctor appointment scheduled in April. I received an email telling me to stay in the car once arriving until they called to check me in. Then I was to go to the reception area with a mask on to get my temperature taken before entering the office. All furniture except four chairs in each corner had been removed. My doctor bumped elbows instead of shaking hands and escorted me out a side door when we were done. It just felt weird. He had always been so friendly. I decided to keep a journal to document life during a pandemic. I spent time every night labeling photos. I made good progress for a while but then stopped. I need to finish what I started before we go back to work. 

May 2020: To salute frontline COVID-19 responders, the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds toured the country together. They did a flyover in Manassas that we managed to catch from the local Target parking lot, along with a lot of other people, all social distancing from their individual cars. I planted a garden (lol, a bucket with a couple of green bean plants) as an experiment for our rabbit who loves green beans. It was fun to watch them grow. We’re now required to wear masks in public. George Floyd was killed on May 25 and the Black Lives Matter protests started shortly afterwards. Washington DC became a focal point so the news coverage was extensive. We were glued to the TV.

June 2020: My husband picked up my new eyeglasses ordered in late February. I refused to go in to pick them up when they were ready and then they shut the business down for a while. We quietly celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. I had actually been thinking about having a family party to celebrate but that wasn’t meant to be. My husband and I went to the dump to drop off yard trash. It was exciting to get out of the house! We missed our grand nephew’s high school graduation. Protests were held in Manassas. Living across the street from the police station worried me for the first time ever. Protests erupted in Atlanta after Rayshard Brooks was killed. We were glued to the TV. 

July 2020: My husband was laid off. He’d always talked about retiring early so decided this was a sign and did. Disney released Hamilton on July 3 and I watched it at least 10 times that month. On July 4, my brother-in-law and I were chatting in the front yard, waiting for the steaks to finish cooking when I spotted something flying above us. Low and behold it was a Stealth bomber! And then a string of other planes flew over. They circled around directly in front of us for 45 minutes, finally ending with the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. They were all staging, waiting until time to fly into Washington DC for the 4th of July flyover. Our steak was cold and overcooked by the time we finally ate but no one cared. It was pretty exciting. I had to go into the office to take care of business. It was weird being there, for the most part alone. Signs were everywhere reminding us to social distance. Sanitizer stations were scattered throughout. Doors had been retrofitted to open with the wave of a hand. I had a dental appointment mid-month. The doors were locked so only people with appointments could come in. They took all precautions but I still wasn’t comfortable. My travel anxiety was high as we drove to Atlanta on July 30 with a bag of peanut butter sandwiches so we didn’t have to stop for food. I had to force myself to not hug Mama when we walked in the door. 

August 2020: I watched Hamilton at least two more times in August. Loved it. I spent most of the month at Mama’s house outside of Atlanta. The first week was vacation and then I worked the rest of the month. My husband and son drove home after the first week and came back to get me at the end of the month. I was nervous about going because of COVID, but it was a trip I needed to make for several reasons. While there, I requested my mail in ballot for voting in the November elections. My son, wearing his mask, was cussed out by a lady (not wearing a mask) in a Georgia grocery store. Since he was wearing a “Virginia is for Lovers” baseball cap, she assumed he was from out of state and blamed him for bringing COVID to Georgia. Having already dealt with rude customers with regard to COVID, along with a store employee encouraging him to move along, he was able to handle the situation without it escalating into something ugly. Like many people, Mama and I worked puzzles all month. I finally hugged Mama as we left to travel back to Virginia. Now that my husband was retired, I moved my office into the spare room/office. We missed our grand niece’s wedding. Our great grand niece was born. We still haven’t met her but thankfully get to enjoy lots of online photos.

September 2020: The month started out with us celebrating the end of summer by watching the 4th of July fireworks in the City of Manassas. It brought nine minutes of joy into our lives. News reports suggested shopping for Christmas early so I did. I was done by early November. I made my one trip to Wal-Mart in the past year and couldn’t get out fast enough. I made one other trip to the drug store and the rest of my shopping was done online. The World War II planes came to Manassas Airport for another flyover. Charlie and I always enjoy seeing them so spent an evening at the airport, looking from a distance on the other side of the fence, trying to social distance from others doing the same thing. I made one last trip to the office to finish what I started in July. Haven’t been back since. We got our flu and shingles shots. I voted by mail for the first time in my life and hope I can vote that way from here on out. 

October 2020: We made another trip to Georgia for a week of relaxing. I filled my gas tank up once back home and am still driving on that same tank now. My son and daughter-in-law got two beagle puppies, our grand dogs. They bring the pups by occasionally. It’s fun to watch them grow, even if mostly through photos and videos. When Halloween came around, we didn’t pass out candy, not that anyone came knocking on our door. Lots of politicians were getting sick with COVID. We were glued to the TV. The grocery store shelves were finally well stocked again.

November 2020: We got our second shingles shot. The presidential election came and went. The drama continued but history was made. We were glued to the TV. I spent a good part of November preparing for my elf on the shelf to arrive the day after Thanksgiving. I had fun creating COVID themed photos for him. There was just four of us at the Thanksgiving Day table. The Christmas lights went up while I cooked. 

My elf Athya

December 2020: Several family members got COVID and went into quarantine. Thankfully symptoms were mild and they recovered. The office holiday party went virtual. We had a quiet Christmas at our house with six people around the table. I spent the next evening in the emergency room. After a change in meds, I’m back in business.

January 2021: I slept through New Year’s Eve. Several family members were exposed to COVID and went into quarantine. My husband and I got our first COVID vaccine. The January 6 Capitol Riot took place. I watched as it unfolded. We were glued to the TV the rest of the month. We celebrated my oldest son’s birthday with Bonchon takeout. 

February 2021: The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump took place. We were glued to the TV. It was a quiet month otherwise.

March 2021: My husband and I got our second COVID vaccine. Our arms were very sore, I got chills the first night, and we were both tired the next day but that was the worst of it. I saw the eye doctor and then spent a good half hour just chatting with one of the workers. I told her it was nice talking to someone besides my husband for a change.

Basically, I leave the house once a week to do my grocery shopping. I haven’t had a haircut or pedicure in over a year. When the time finally comes, I’ll get the pedicure first. That’s what I miss the most of anything. I haven’t eaten inside a restaurant since early March 2020. I love not having to commute, especially since I’d have to leave so early it’d still be dark. I hate wearing the masks but I wear two of them. My glasses fog up and I can’t see. My husband spends a lot of time in the shed. By now, it should be the cleanest shed in the neighborhood. My genealogy hobby has been a life saver. I’m content spending hours with my computer doing my research and writing. All in all, I can’t complain. I’ve had a job the whole time, steady money coming in, and plenty of food to eat. My family has managed to stay safe. My boys are grown so I haven’t had to deal with virtual learning. Sometimes I get tired of looking at the six rooms I’ve spent the last year of my life in but I’ll get over that. The world has been a crazy, stressful place for the past year and through it all, I feel like I’ve managed to stay calm. I’m thankful for that every day. 

Thomas Glenn Holland

Thomas “Tom” Glenn Holland, son of William Charles “Charlie” Holland and Sarah Elizabeth Wheat, was born in Georgia on August 18, 1902. He was the oldest of two children, himself and a younger sister named Mary Evelyn Holland. Tom is my 1st cousin 2x removed. Our nearest common relatives are Leroy Thomas Holland and Amanda Elizabeth Scott.

On April 19, 1910, Tom and his family lived with his widowed maternal grandfather Samuel H. Wheat and his aunt Susan J. Wheat at Barroner and Phenie Roads in the 10th Militia District of Murray County, Georgia. The census enumerator didn’t note what his grandfather did for a living, just that he made his own income. Tom’s father was a farmer on a general farm. His parents had been married for nine years. Tom and Mary, ages 7 and 6 respectively, both attended school but were unable to read and write. Tom’s grandfather Wheat passed away on December 3, 1915 and was buried at Wheat Cemetery in Murray County.

On January 10, 1920, Tom and his family lived on Dalton Road in the 10th District of Murray County, Georgia. Tom’s aunt Susan, enumerated as Susie, still lived with the family. His father was a farmer on a general farm, while Tom worked as a farm laborer on the home farm. Both Tom and his sister Mary were in school and now able to read and write.

Tom married Eva “Kathleen” Richards, daughter of Warren Barrett Richards and Lillie Lieuraney Coffey, about 1928, probably in Murray County. She was 15. Like his parents, there was a 10-year age difference between 25-year-old Tom and 15-year-old Kathleen.

Tom Holland and his wife Kathleen

On April 15, 1930, Tom and Kathleen lived on Beaverdale Road with his parents, sister Mary, and aunt Susie in the 10th District of Murray County. Both Tom and his father farmed for a living. They lived next door to Kathleen’s family.

Tom’s sister Mary Holland Ridley died in Murray County on March 4, 1940. The census enumerator visited Tom’s home in the 10th District of Murray County on April 8, 1940 and found Mary’s three-year-old daughter Sarah Ruth Ridley living in the home, enumerated as Tom’s niece. The tables had turned in the past 10 years and Tom’s parents now lived with him and Kathleen. The house was valued at $300 and they owned a radio. Tom was farming but it seems his father may have retired as there was no occupation listed for him.

Tom and his family in the 1940 census. Sarah is enumerated as his niece.
(click to enlarge)

Although Mary Holland Ridley’s husband, Henry Killian Ridley, lived until 1975, it’s not known why he didn’t have custody of Sarah who was raised by Tom and Kathleen. Henry lived in Detroit, Michigan in 1942. It’s also not known if Tom and Kathleen adopted Sarah. Tom and Kathleen were listed as Sarah’s parents in her 2020 obituary.  

Tom’s father died at his home near Beaverdale on June 16, 1940. His mother died in Murray County on July 27, 1942. Both were buried at Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Crandal, Murray County, Georgia.

Tom died at age 79 in Crandall on June 24, 1982. He was buried at Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Crandall.

Photo by Kari

References

• Barrett Richards and Miss Lillie Coffey, Marriage Certificate, State of Georgia, Murray County.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 February 2021), memorial page for Samuel H. Wheat (11 Oct 1833–3 Dec 1915), Find a Grave Memorial no. 70199430, citing Wheat Cemetery, Murray County, Georgia, USA; maintained by Laurie Wilson (contributor 47098859).
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 February 2021), memorial page for Lillie Lieuraney Coffey Richards (29 Nov 1881–1 Aug 1969), Find a Grave Memorial no. 28972402, citing Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Crandall, Murray County, Georgia, USA; maintained by William Thomas “Tommy” Parkman, Jr. (contributor 47584188).
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 February 2021), memorial page for Warren Barrett Richards (28 Apr 1882–19 Oct 1951), Find a Grave Memorial no. 28972446, citing Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Crandall, Murray County, Georgia, USA; maintained by William Thomas “Tommy” Parkman, Jr. (contributor 47584188).
• Henry Killian Ridley, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
• Obituary, Sarah Ruth Crump, Peeples Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020; https://www.peeplesfuneralhome.net/obituary/sarah-crump. 
• Tom G. Holland, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
• Tom Holland, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
• U.S. Federal Census, Militia District 10, Murray County, Georgia, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.