Southern Graves

Manly W. Peacock, son of Albert, was born on 6 March 1877. Two of his brothers were Jefferson D. Peacock , mentioned previously in this space, and Zebulon Vance Peacock, a former mayor of Cochran in Bleckley County, Georgia. Upon his death in November 1903, Manly was buried in a family lot at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran. 📰 Framing the Tragedy: Yellow Journalism in 1903 Manly's death "caused much excitement" in cities and towns across the state. The sensationalized reports are perfect examples of the journalistic style prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often called "yellow journalism," this style prioritized sensationalism, drama, and circulation over strict factual accuracy, leading to the kind of contradictions and unverified claims you will see in these articles. Macon Telegraph (Georgia) Sunday, 8 November 1903 - pg. 1 " DUEL TO DEATH IN DODGE COUNTY MANLY PEACOCK INSTANTLY KILLED BY H. G. EVERETT, AFTER THE LATTER WAS PERH...

Jefferson D. "Jeff" Peacock, son of Albert, was born 1 March 1860, possibly in Virginia. At age twenty-three, Jeff married Ella M. Ashburn at Dodge County, Georgia. Less than six years later, Ella's husband was dead. Burial was in a family lot at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran, Bleckley County, Georgia. A few particulars from the front page of the 21 September 1889 Macon Telegraph (Georgia) follow: FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED. Mr. Peacock of Seville Dies Suddenly at Hawkinsville. HAWKINSVILLE, Sept. 20. -- [Special.] -- Mr. Jeff Peacock of Seville was found dead in his room at the Joiner House here this morning. He complained before retiring of feeling cold and ordered a fire made in his room. This morning about 10 o'clock a gentleman called at the hotel to see him and the porter went to his room to wake him. Getting no response to his summons an entrance was forced, when the unfortunate gentleman was found dead in his bed. Death undoubtedly resulted from heart disea...

Minnie Lou Daughter of D. L. F. & L. J. Peacock Born Aug 29, 1877 Died Oct 16, 1902 Walnut Cemetery Unadilla, Dooly County, Georgia

Photos from Walnut Cemetery in Unadilla, Dooly County, Georgia are now online. Stop by the web album for a virtual visit. Surnames include Barfield, Carrell, Clewis, Crumpler, Goodwin, Harvard, Leggitt, Lockerman, Mims, Peacock, Peavey / Peavy, Smith, Sumerford, Watts, Wheeler, and Wootten. Walnut Cemetery

Whew! I've been working! Some more photos are now available online. These are from Henderson Church Cemetery in Henderson, Houston County, Georgia. Surnames include Brown, Clark, Coleman, Haywood, Hodge, Jones, Kendrick, Kezar, McGehee, Peacock, Rogers, Shafer, and Till. Direct link to individual photos and commentary - Henderson Church Cemetery .