I have been unable to determine with certainty whether she was known as Emily or Eliza. While all legal documents record her name as ‘Eliza E. Janes,’ her tombstone bears the inscription ‘Emily Eliza Fish,’ with Emily listed first. Given this, I have chosen to use Emily in this sketch, as I believe the name engraved on her tombstone best reflects how she was known within her family.
She is my 2nd great-grandmother, with our closest shared ancestor being her son, Thomas Palemon Janes, my great-grandfather. While I have not found a definitive paper trail—and there may not be one—linking me directly to Emily, a DNA test has confirmed our familial connection.
At the age of 18, Emily married Thomas Pike Janes on December 20, 1842, in Baldwin County, Georgia. Thomas was the son of Absalom Madison Janes and Martha Cordelia Callaway, a distinguished family with deep roots in the region. Absalom, one of Georgia’s earliest millionaires, was a co-founder and trustee of Mercer University, where Thomas received part of his education. He continued his studies at what was regarded as the finest schools in the county.
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Emily and Thomas’ marriage license |
On December 27, 1842, The Federal Union, a newspaper based in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia, published the following announcement:
Married, in Midway, on Tuesday evening, the 20th instant, by the Rev. S. G. Hillyer, Mr. Thomas P. Jones [sic], of Penfield, Ga., to Miss Emily E. Fish, of the former place.
After their marriage, Emily and Thomas settled in Penfield, where they built a life together and raised a large family of at least 13 children: Emma Cordelia Janes, Mary Frances “Fannie” Janes, Thomas “Palemon” Janes, Lillian “Lelia” H. Janes, William “Willie” Felix Janes, Charles P. Janes, Edward “Eddie” H. Janes, Sarah Margie Janes, Lilla Janes, David “Arthur” Janes, James “Jim” Madison Janes, Walter Lee Janes, and John Henry Janes.
For some time, I believed they also had a 14th child named Absalom E. Janes, based on information shared by other researchers. However, upon conducting further research for this sketch, I was unable to find any records to confirm the existence of a child by that name.
Within days of her marriage, Emily endured the devastating loss of her father, William Fish, who passed away at his home in Washington County, Georgia on January 3, 1843, following an illness. His death was announced in The Southern Recorder, published in Milledgeville, on January 10, 1843:
Departed this life at his residence in Washington county, on Sunday evening the 1st inst. Mr. William Fish, in the 43d year of his age. Mr. Fish was a highly worthy and enterprizing [sic] citizen, an affectionate husband, a kind father, and a sincere and devoted friend. In this truly melancholly [sic] dispensation, his afflicted family, as well as the community at large, have indeed experienced a severe loss.
William was laid to rest in Memory Hill Cemetery, the city cemetery in Milledgeville. The Fish Family Vault, which serves as the final resting place for several members of the family, was restored in 2008, accompanied by a commemoration service. Links to more information about the restoration and history of the Fish Family Vault are provided below:
- The restoration of the Fish Vault in Memory Hill Cemetery, Stephen Hammack, Susan J. Harrington, Matthew Williamson, and Hugh T. Harrington, The Society for Georgia Archeology
- Restoration of the William Fish Vault, Memory Hill Cemetery, Friends of Baldwin County Cemeteries, Inc.
- Fish Vault Commemoration, Friends of Baldwin County Cemeteries, Inc.
- Angling for Mythical Fish, Catching a Legendary Fisk Iron Mummy Casket, Stephen Hammock, Middle Georgia Preservation Alliance, October 20, 2023
As part of her inheritance, Emily was bequeathed $2,500 from her father’s estate.
Emily’s brother, Horace, died of typhus on November 21, 1845. He was laid to rest alongside their father in Memory Hill Cemetery. His death was reported in the December 30, 1845, edition of The Federal Union, published in Milledgeville.
Died—At Midway, on Friday evening, the 21st November, after a short illness, Horace Virgil, youngest son of Mrs. Sarah Fish, aged about 5 years.
Thus was suddenly snatched from the family circle, the one whose promise of length of days seemed fairest and brightest of all Insatiate Archer! Truly didst thou mark for they victim the most youthful and lovely. How inscruitable oh God! Are the ways of thy providence. May the bereaved mother and stricken band of brothers and sisters ever be consoled by the Christian reflection, that little Horace has been translated from earth to dwell forever, a bright Seraph, in the celestial courts of Heaven.
“Yes beloved one, though has left us.
Here they loss we deeply feel,
But ‘tis God that hath bereft us—He can all our sorrows heal.”
“Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When this dream of life is fled—
During the early years of their marriage, Emily remained in Georgia, likely managing the household and caring for the family. From 1846 to 1847, Thomas attended the University of the City of New York, where he earned a degree in medicine. He continued his education from 1848 to 1849 at the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University. During this time, on September 25, 1847, Emily’s father-in-law, Absalom Janes, passed away in Penfield. He was laid to rest alongside his wife and children in the Absalom Janes Family Cemetery in Greene County.
By October 22, 1850, Emily and her family were residing in Penfield, District 163, of Greene County, Georgia. At 26 years old, Thomas had become a practicing physician. The couple had three children at the time: Emma (age 3), Fannie (age 2), and Palemon (6 months old). The agricultural schedule of the census recorded that the Janes family owned 1,200 acres of land—600 improved and 600 unimproved—valued at $8,400. Their farming tools and machinery were valued at $500, and their livestock, which included horses, mules, cattle, sheep, and pigs, was collectively worth $1,660.
The Janes plantation, known as Redcliffe Farm, was productive, yielding crops such as wheat, rye, oats, and rice. Notable outputs included 1,250 bushels of oats and 400 pounds of rice. The census slave schedule also recorded that Emily and Thomas owned 36 enslaved individuals—18 males and 18 females. Around 1855, Thomas shifted his focus from medicine to full-time farming.
On June 26, 1852, Thomas attended a meeting, referred to as a “conference,” at Penfield Baptist Church. During this gathering, he shared his personal spiritual experiences and expressed his desire to reestablish his membership and connection with the church. However, since he had previously been a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, Penfield Baptist Church formed a committee to formally request Bethesda to reinstate him into their fellowship.
Penfield Baptist Church followed up with Bethesda regarding Thomas’ request. Bethesda responded with a letter Thomas had written in the past, in which he had requested to withdraw from their membership. In this letter, Thomas explained that he believed he had not truly experienced a spiritual rebirth (“born again”). Along with this letter, Bethesda included a resolution granting Penfield the authority to make a decision about Thomas’ case. They expressed confidence in Penfield’s judgment and agreed to abide by their decision.
After reviewing Bethesda’s response and Thomas’ letter, and reflecting on the discussions from the June 26 conference, Penfield Baptist Church unanimously decided to welcome Thomas into their fellowship on August 7. Although church minutes do not mention Emily, it is likely that she attended the same church as her husband, as was customary at the time.
However, their membership at Penfield Baptist Church appears to have been short-lived. On August 11, 1852, following the regular prayer meeting, the church granted Emily and Thomas a letter of dismission. This letter formally released them from Penfield’s membership, allowing them to transfer their membership to another congregation.
Emily’s daughter, Lillian, tragically passed away on June 16, 1853, at just 21 months of age. She was laid to rest in the Thomas Janes Family Cemetery near Penfield. According to The Cemeteries of Greene County, Georgia by E. H. Armor, her tombstone reads:
Lillian H. Janes, daughter of T. P. and E. E. Janes, born Sept. 11, 1851, died June 16, 1853. God in His wisdom has recalled the precious born He has given, and though the casket moulders here, the gem is sparkling now in Heaven.
Emily’s sister, Sarah, married James Palmer Graves from Waterford, Ireland, on May 7, 1856, at Midway near Milledgeville. After their marriage, the couple moved to Ireland, where they had at least four children. Sarah remained in Ireland for the rest of her life.
Emily’s mother, also named Sarah, passed away at the age of 52 on September 6, 1856, at Gordon Springs in Washington County, Georgia. She was laid to rest in the Fish Family Vault at Memory Hill Cemetery in Milledgeville, her remains placed in a Fisk Iron Mummy Casket.
On January 11, 1859, Emily and her husband, Thomas, purchased seven enslaved individuals from her father’s estate for a total of $4,189:
- Violet, along with her children Peggy and Anthony, for $400 each ($1,200)
- Penly and her children, Delia and Georgia, for $428 each ($1,284)
- Ben, a carpenter, for $1,705
The Penfield Baptist Church minutes from October 30, 1859, do not confirm whether Emily and Thomas had rejoined the congregation. However, the records do note that their servant, Elizabeth, was a member and was received into the church through baptism.
By the time of the 1860 census, the Janes family’s wealth had grown substantially. On July 24, 1860, Emily and her family were residing in Penfield, where her husband, Thomas, worked as a farmer. His personal estate was valued at an impressive $67,800. The couple’s family had also expanded and now included eight children: Emma (13), Fannie (11), Thomas Jr. (10), Willie (listed as Felix, 7), Charlie (6), Eddie (4), Margie (2), and Lilla (just 2 months old). This is the only record found for Lilla, suggesting she likely did not survive infancy. While many researchers claim that Lilla was born and died on May 3, 1860, this seems inaccurate given that she was documented as two months old during the July census. I did locate a record of an “Infant Janes” who died in March 1860 at the age of one month, but this individual was recorded as Black and enslaved.
The Janes family owned a considerable estate, including 1,000 acres of improved land and 650 acres of unimproved land, with the farm valued at $22,000. Their farming tools and machinery were valued at $1,000. The plantation supported an extensive inventory of livestock, consisting of 17 horses, 18 asses and mules, 20 milk cows, 2 working oxen, 18 other cattle, 60 sheep, and 200 swine, collectively valued at $1,825.
Their agricultural production was substantial. The plantation yielded 800 bushels of wheat, 60 bushels of rye, 4,000 bushels of Indian corn, 2 bushels of oats, 160 pounds of wool, and 140 bales of cotton, each weighing 400 pounds. The plantation’s operations were heavily dependent on the labor of 80 enslaved individuals.
When the Civil War broke out in April 1861, Thomas remained at Redcliffe Farm in Penfield while many men from Greene County joined the fight. He proposed raising a cavalry regiment for Georgia and focused on studying cavalry tactics. In February 1862, after receiving approval from the Confederate War Department, he sought consent from the Georgia Governor to organize a regiment, requesting a list of available cavalry companies. Although the Secretary of War granted him permission on February 22, Thomas delayed action while awaiting the Governor’s response.
In July 1862, Thomas joined the 16th Regiment of the Georgia Militia as an assistant surgeon but resigned in June 1863. There are two conflicting accounts regarding his resignation—one suggests his role was eliminated, while another attributes it to physical disability.
Emily’s brother, Thomas, served with Company I of the 4th Regiment, Georgia Infantry during the war. He was wounded during the Battle of Chancellorsville and tragically passed away in Richmond, Virginia, on May 23, 1863. According to his Find A Grave memorial, Thomas was initially buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. On June 1, 1863, his family had his remains exhumed and brought back to Georgia for reburial.
Like many Southern plantation owners, the Janes family faced significant challenges following the Civil War. The abolition of slavery, which had been the primary source of labor for their farms, made it increasingly difficult to sustain their agricultural operations. Thomas persisted in planting cotton as he had before the war, but this approach proved unsustainable and ultimately led to financial difficulties.
After nearly 11 years away from Penfield Baptist Church, Emily, Thomas, and their daughters, Emma and Fannie, were welcomed back into the congregation on May 13, 1863. Their membership was reinstated through a letter of transfer from Bairds Baptist Church in Bairdstown.
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Minutes from Penfield Baptist Church |
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Bairds Baptist Church, Bairdstown, Georgia |
In June 1869, the Janes plantation was described as spanning an impressive 5,000 acres near Mercer University. It featured flourishing fields of red clover, bluegrass, and timothy grass, all growing without the use of fertilizers. Thomas employed sustainable farming techniques, such as grazing livestock on clover fields to reduce feed costs. The plantation also produced wheat, corn, and cotton, and included wooded areas with oak and hickory trees.
By July 20, 1870, Emily and her family were still residing in Penfield. Over the decade since the 1860 census, the value of their real estate had doubled to $45,000, while Thomas’ personal estate was appraised at $5,000. Emily managed the household, while Thomas continued to oversee farming operations. Among their 11 children at home, three had reached adulthood: Emma (23), Fannie (21), and Palemon (20), who worked as a farm laborer. The household also included three teenagers: Willie (17 and still in school), Charlie (16 and also a farm laborer), and Eddie (14, working on the farm). Additionally, five younger children completed the family: Margie (12), Arthur (9), James (7), Walter (6), and John (3). Living next door was William Fish, age 39, likely Emily’s brother.
The family’s plantation, while maintaining a smaller inventory of livestock compared to 1860, saw its value increase to $3,500. They owned 10 horses, 6 asses and mules, 11 milk cows, 2 working oxen, 40 other cattle, 20 sheep, and 20 swine. Their plantation’s agricultural production included 350 bushels of spring wheat, 750 bushels of rye, 40 bales of cotton, 80 pounds of wool, 15 bushels of peas and beans, 50 bushels of Irish potatoes, 200 bushels of sweet potatoes, and 25 tons of hay. They also produced 500 pounds of butter and ventured into beekeeping, yielding 50 pounds of honey. Thomas slaughtered or sold livestock worth $500. The total estimated value of the plantation’s production, including livestock and additions to stock, was $6,650.
Tragedy struck the family on February 28, 1871, when Emily’s brother, George, a respected judge in the 13th Senatorial District, was assassinated in Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia. While returning from Macon, he was ambushed near the courthouse and fatally shot below the left ear by an unknown assailant. George was laid to rest at Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens in Oglethorpe.
Later that same year, on December 7, 1871, Emily’s daughter, Fannie, married John Hamilton Carswell in Richmond County, Georgia.
On June 7, 1873, Emily, Thomas, and their daughters, Emma and Fannie, were formally granted letters of dismission from Penfield Baptist Church. This allowed them to transfer their membership to another congregation.
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Minutes from Penfield Baptist Church |
Emily’s daughter, Emma, married Simon W. Overton in Greene County, Georgia, on January 20, 1874. It will be interesting to see whether Simon connects to my known Overton lines.
On August 26, 1874, Thomas was appointed by the Governor as Georgia’s first Commissioner of Agriculture. His service in this role began that same year. This new position likely required Thomas to spend significant time away from home, whether in Atlanta or traveling to farms across the state. During his absences, Emily was often left to manage the household. It is likely that the plantation operations were overseen by a hired manager.
At the start of 1875, Thomas hired four Black farmhands under a formal labor contract approved by the county court. However, the farmhands soon violated the terms of the agreement, refusing to work and seeking employment elsewhere. With Thomas away in Atlanta, Emily took the matter to court. The court enforced the contract, leading to the farmhands’ arrest for contempt and their imprisonment.
The following day, Thomas returned home, resolved the situation, and secured the release of the farmhands. In retaliation, the farmhands filed warrants accusing Charles, Edward, and Palemon Janes—Emily and Thomas’ sons—along with the county bailiff, of “interfering with a contract.” The Janes sons and the bailiff were subsequently arrested and taken to Atlanta. During a partial hearing, the charges against the Janes family members were dismissed, and the bailiff was released on his own recognizance.
After completing his first term as Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Thomas was reappointed by the Governor for a second term, beginning in September 1878. However, by mid-September 1879, rumors began circulating about a possible resignation, stemming from an investigation into alleged mismanagement within his office. Before the end of the month, Thomas officially resigned and returned to his home in Greene County.
Just under four years after her marriage, Emily’s daughter, Emma Overton, passed away in Penfield at the age of 30 on December 15, 1877. At the time, Thomas was in Atlanta attending to his duties as Commissioner of Agriculture and was likely summoned home by Emily. Tragically, he did not make it back before Emma’s death. Her burial location is unknown.
Following Thomas’ resignation and the loss of their daughter, life likely returned to its routine for the Janes family. Emily continued managing the household, with help from her daughter Maggie, while Thomas resumed his farming operations. By June 26, 1880, the census enumerator recorded the family living in Skull Shoals, Greene County, Georgia. Their sons, Eddie and Arthur, worked as farmers, while Jim, Walter, and John served as laborers, most likely assisting their father on the family farm.
The household also included five Black servants listed as laborers: George Barron (40), Perry (35), Emerline (30), Lizzie Williams (20), and Elis Tucker (50). Additionally, a 15-year-old Black male, John Tucker, also worked as a farmer and resided with the family. Both Elis and John were described in the census using the term “idiots,” a term historically used for intellectual disabilities. Among the Black members of the household, only John was noted as literate.
The Janes plantation covered 275 acres of improved land, comprising 200 acres of tilled farmland and 75 acres dedicated to permanent meadows, pastures, orchards, or vineyards. An additional 1,000 acres of wooded land brought the total estate value to $15,000. Their tools and machinery were valued at $150, while their livestock was worth $800. In 1879, plantation expenses included $100 for building or repairing fences, $200 for fertilizers, and $700 for farm labor. That year, the total value of farm production was estimated at $2,280.
The plantation’s livestock inventory, though reduced from 1860, remained significant. It included 5 horses, 2 mules or asses, 4 working oxen, 8 milch cows, 6 other cattle, and 50 sheep. In 1879, the farm produced 6 calves and 22 lambs, sold 1 cow, slaughtered 2, and lost 5 cattle due to death, straying, or theft. The plantation yielded 500 pounds of butter, while 34 sheep produced 80 pounds of fleece, despite 3 sheep succumbing to disease. Additionally, the farm kept 30 swine and 30 chickens, which produced 200 dozen eggs.
Crop production for the year was substantial. The plantation harvested 150 bushels of barley, 250 bushels of Indian corn from 50 acres, 600 bushels of oats from 50 acres, and 100 bushels of wheat from 10 acres. Other yields included 100 gallons of molasses from 2 acres, 50 bushels of potatoes, 100 bushels of apples, and 300 bushels of peaches from 200 trees spread across 2 acres. Four acres of mown grasslands produced 4 tons of hay. With its year-round productivity, the plantation demonstrated a diverse and thriving operation.
Willie, Emily’s son, passed away tragically at the age of 29 on September 9, 1882, in Richmond County, Georgia. He left behind his wife and four young children: Thomas, Annie, Essie, and William Jr. The Greensboro Herald of Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia, published an announcement on September 14, 1882:
—The friends of Dr. Thos. P. Janes deeply sympathise [sic] with him and his family in the death of his son Willie, a prominent business young man of Augusta.
Heartbreak struck the family again in 1883 with two devastating losses. One was William Jr., Willie’s infant son, and the other was Emily’s sister, Mary, who passed away on June 6, 1883. Willie and his son were both laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia. Mary was laid to rest at Laurel Grove Cemetery North in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.
On March 8, 1885, sensing the approach of his death, Emily’s husband, Thomas, summoned the family members present at his home to witness his verbal will. He expressed that, if his health allowed, he would put his wishes in writing. However, recognizing that his time was short and fearing he might not have the opportunity to formalize his intentions, he declared his wishes aloud to serve as his final will and testament. Thomas stated:
After all my first debts are paid, I desire and will that my wife (Mrs. Eliza E. Janes) shall at my death have all of my property of every description and that she shall take the same with the power of dispensing of it as she sees proper.
Thomas, who had been working to reclaim his position as State Commissioner of Agriculture, tragically passed away just two days later, on March 10, 1885. He was found unconscious in a field, and despite attempts to save him, he died before medical assistance could arrive. Thomas was laid to rest in the Janes Family Cemetery on Redcliffe Farm, near Penfield. It was widely reported that he succumbed to a morphine overdose, potentially taken to ease his nerves amid financial distress. However, those close to him contested this explanation, maintaining that he had no reason to take such an action.
On March 23, 1885, Thomas’ children—Arthur, Edward, James, Charles, and Margie—testified that they had been present at their father’s home on March 8 when he declared his verbal will. They attested that he passed away from the illness he was suffering at the time of his declaration and affirmed that his verbal will should be honored and executed in full.
The court was petitioned to appoint guardians for Emily’s 18-year-old son, John, as well as the three minor children of her late son Willie (Thomas, Annie, and Essie). The court reviewed and approved the requests, appointing Emily as the guardian for John, and Willie’s wife, Katie L. Janes, as the guardian for her three children.
On June 1, 1885, Emily applied to the Greene County Court of Ordinary to become the administratrix of Thomas’ estate. She declared that the estate was valued at approximately $10,000 and required administration to settle debts and distribute the remaining assets among the heirs. The court ordered that a citation be issued and published in accordance with the law. Listed in court records as “Eliza,” Emily was officially appointed as the administrator of the estate on July 6, 1885. She fulfilled the legal requirements, including paying the mandated bond and swearing an oath to carry out her duties faithfully.
On August 1, 1885, Emily petitioned the Greene County Court of Ordinary for 12 months of financial support for herself and her minor son, John. She requested that appraisers be appointed to assess the necessary amount for their maintenance, which could be provided in either money or property, as determined by the appraisers. Additionally, she asked for household furniture to be set aside for their use.
The court appointed five appraisers—John M. Colclough, Daniel Colclough, Robert L. Burgess, John S. Callaway, and William A. Overton—to address her petition. On August 5, the appraisers concluded that $1,000 was required for financial support. They designated specific items for Emily and John’s use, including 2 mules, 2 horses, 2 mares, 16 hogs, 2 cows with calves, 2 yoke oxen, 12 head of cattle, farming tools, 1 wagon, syrup kettles, seed separators, anvil bellows, 1 cotton press, 50 bushels of wheat, 68 bushels of oats, 5 bushels of rye, and 5,000 feet of lumber, valued at $645 in total. An additional $355 was allocated in farm products and cash.
The household furniture set aside for their use consisted of 12 rocking chairs, 24 chairs, 1 sideboard, 2 bookcases, 1 safe, 1 wardrobe, 1 dining table, 2 small tables, 2 sofas, 1 center table, 1 mirror, 1 hat rack, 1 carpet and rug, 1 pair of andirons (metal supports for holding logs in a fireplace), and kitchen furniture.
On August 10, 1885, the court approved 12 months of support for Emily and her son, John, officially granting the appraisers’ recommendations.
The court reviewed and approved Emily’s application requesting a lawful distribution of the estate to its rightful heirs. To oversee this process, the court appointed five appraisers—Charles M. Sanders, Joseph O. Boswell, John R. Bryant, Charles S. Ellington, and Robert L. Burgess—all respected freeholders of Greene County.
The estate’s heirs totaled 11 individuals: Emily; her surviving children—Frances, Palemon, Edward, Margie, James, Walter, John (a minor), Charles, and Arthur; and Catherine, the widow of Willie (deceased) and guardian of his three minor children—Thomas, Annie, and Essie.
On October 12, 1885, the appraisers divided the estate into 11 equal lots, comprising a total of 2,758 acres. Each lot was assessed individually, with values ranging from $6 to $11 per acre. The total worth of each lot was calculated based on these valuations, ensuring a fair distribution among the heirs.
On November 7, 1887, Emily petitioned the court to release her from her administrative responsibilities, asserting that she had fully settled all debts and distributed her late husband’s estate among his rightful heirs. After conducting a thorough review, the court deemed her administration satisfactory, granted her discharge, and issued letters of dismission as formal confirmation.
Tragically, both Emily and her youngest son, John, passed away in Greene County in 1894. While the exact date of Emily’s death remains unknown, John’s death occurred on October 4. Both were laid to rest in the Janes family cemetery near Penfield, where they joined other members of their family in eternal rest.
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- Restoration of the William Fish Vault, Memory Hill Cemetery, Friends of Baldwin County Cemeteries, Inc., http://www.friendsofcems.org/MemoryHill/FishVault.php.
- Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia, January 10, 1843.
- The Federal Union, Milledgeville, Georgia, December 27, 1842.
- The Restoration of the Fish Vault in Memory Hill Cemetery, Stephen Hammack, Susan J. Harrington, Matthew Williamson, and Hugh T. Harrington, The Society for Georgia Archeology; https://thesga.org/archive/2009/03/the-restoration-of-the-fish-vault-in-memory-hill-cemetery/.
- Thomas J. Fish, US, Civil War Service Records (CMSR) - Confederate - Georgia, 1861–1865.
- U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedule, District 147, Greene County, Georgia, Agriculture, 1880.
- U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedule, Greene County, Georgia, Agriculture, 1860, 1870.
- U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedule, Greene County, Georgia, Slave, 1860.
- U.S. Federal Census, District 163, Greene County, Georgia, 1850.
- U.S. Federal Census, Exclusive of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia, 1850.
- U.S. Federal Census, Militia District 149, Greene County, Georgia, 1870.
- U.S. Federal Census, Penfield, Greene County, Georgia, 1860.
- U.S. Federal Census, Skull Shoals, Greene County, Georgia, 1880.
- Union Point Locals, The Greensboro Herald, Greensboro, Georgia, September 14, 1882.
- Washington County, Georgia, Probate Records 1852–1903, images 87–88, FamilySearch.
- Washington County, Georgia, Probate Records 1856–1866, images 512, 519, FamilySearch.
- William Fish, Washington County, Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1742–1992.
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