Georgia Governors' Gravesites Field Guide, 1776 - 2003 The mausoleum of Governor E.D. Rivers was constructed as a replica of the Georgia State Capitol ca. 1968. 1 This publication was initiated by the Office of the Governor and funded by the Georgia General Assembly. The report was coordinated by the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources with research and production by The Jaeger Company. Published June 2003 2003 Georgia Department of Natural Resources For additional copies, please contact: Commissioner's Office Georgia Department of Natural Resources East Tower, Suite 1252 #2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SE Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Telephone 404/656-2840 A copy of this publication can be found at HPD's Web site: www.gashpo.org Georgia Department of Natural Resources Lonice C. Barrett, Commissioner Historic Preservation Division Dr. W. Ray Luce, Director 2 Introduction Governor Sonny Perdue Georgia was founded in 1733 as one of the original thirteen American colonies. In 1776 the colony declared its independence from Great Britain and established itself as one of the "united states" of America. Following the provincial government's 1776 "rules and regulations," the new state's first constitution was adopted in 1777, and the state's first "governor" was elected later that year. More than two centuries of Georgia statehood have left a rich legacy of historic buildings, structures, and sites. These historic places are important today because they tell us in direct, tangible ways about the history of our state and the people who have lived in it. They contribute to our sense of place and help to define our cultural identity. They enrich our lives today by their very presence and by the stories they tell us about our past. Among these historic places are the gravesites of Georgia's governors. Georgia's history is highlighted by the accomplishments of its governors. By studying the men who have held the state's highest elected office, we can learn a great deal about the history of our state. By visiting their gravesites, we can more directly experience their contributions to our state's history. I am pleased to present this field guide to the gravesites of Georgia's governors which was conceived by former Governor Roy Barnes. The field guide draws attention to the lives of Georgia's governors and their contributions to our history. It also features the gravesites of these important men with their markers, monuments, inscriptions, and sculpture. It is my hope that you will enjoy using this guide to explore not only the lives of Georgia's governors and the historical places where they are buried but also the broader history and geography of this great state. 3 Table of Contents Introduction Governorship of Georgia Deceased Governors of Georgia Living Governors of Georgia End Notes Special Notes Georgia County Index Map: Governors' Graves More Information Page 3 6-11 12-143 144-153 154 155 156-157 158-159 160 Alphabetical Index of Governors Arnall Atkinson Barnes Boynton Brown Brown Brownson Bulloch Bullock Busbee Candler Carter, Jr. Clark Cobb Colquitt Conley Crawford Dorsey Early Elbert Emanuel Forsyth Gilmer Gordon Griffin Gwinnett Hall Handley Hardman Hardwick Harris Harris Ellis Gibbs 136 William Yates 108 Roy E. 152 James Stoddard 100 Joseph Emerson 82 Joseph Mackey 116 Nathan 28 Archibald 12 Rufus Brown 90 George Dekle 149 Allen Daniel 110 James Earl 148 John 60 Howell 78 Alfred Holt 96 Benjamin F. 92 George Walker 74 Hugh Manson 122 Peter 54 Samuel 34 David 46 John 64 George Rockingham 66 John B. 104 Samuel Marvin 142 Button 14 Lyman 32 George 40 Lamartine Griffin 128 Thomas William 124 Nathaniel Edwin 120 Joe Frank 150 4 Heard Stephen Page 26 Houstoun John 18 Howley Richard 22 Irwin Jared 42 Jackson James 44 Jenkins Charles Jones 86 Johnson Herschel Vespasian 80 Johnson James 84 Lumpkin Wilson 68 Maddox Lester Garfield 147 Martin John 30 Mathews George 38 McDaniel Henry Dickerson 102 McDonald Charles James 72 Milledge John 50 Miller Zell 151 Mitchell David Brydie 52 Northen William J. 106 Perdue George "Sonny" 153 Rabun William 56 Rivers Eurith Dickinson 134 Ruger Thomas Howard 88 Russell, Jr. Richard Brevard 130 Sanders Carl Edward 146 Schley William 70 Slaton John Marshall 118 Smith James Milton 94 Smith Hoke 114 Stephens Alexander Hamilton 98 Talbot Matthew 58 Talmadge Eugene 132 Talmadge Herman Eugene 140 Tattnall, Jr. Josiah 48 Telfair Edward 36 Terrell Joseph Meriwether 112 Thompson Melvin Ernest 138 Towns George Washington 76 Treutlen John Adam 16 Troup George Michael 62 Vandiver, Jr. Samuel Ernest 145 Walker Clifford Mitchell 126 Walton George 22 Wereat John 20 5 Governorship of Georgia The governor of Georgia always has been the state's highest elected official. As such, governors have shaped the course of state government and with it the history of our state. Although the title, the terms of office, and the location of the office have changed over time, the fundamental responsibilities of the state's chief elected officer have remained essentially the same: promoting public health, safety, and welfare by setting legislative agendas, signing and enforcing laws and other legislation, establishing policies, preparing state budgets, influencing tax policy, and generally managing state government in all its diversity of agencies and offices. Georgia's governors also have served as focal points for political activity in the state. In 1732, King George II of Great Britain authorized the establishment of the Georgia colony. A corporate charter was granted to a 21-member board of trustees for the territory comprising much of present-day Georgia. The colony was named in honor of the king. General James Oglethorpe was their representative and therefore governed the colony as the "Resident Trustee." In February of 1733, General Oglethorpe, with 114 men, women and children, founded Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff, approximately 18 miles inland along the Savannah River. The settlers made contact and established a working relationship with the resident Creek Indians, laid claim to the area, and built fortifications to protect the colony. Savannah was not the actual capital of the colony since governmental power resided with the trustees, who remained in London. In 1743, General Oglethorpe returned to Great Britain, and William Stephens, Henry Parker, and Patrick Graham were each designated in succession as "President of the Colony" by the trustees. They continued to use Savannah 6 as their headquarters. Georgia became a royal colony in 1754 after the charter granted by King George II expired, with Savannah as the capital. Three men served as royal governors: John Reynolds (1754-1757), Henry Ellis (17571760), and James Wright (1760-1776). Wright fled from Georgia in 1776 after the outbreak of the American Revolution, although he would return in 1779 as governor of the British-held portion of Georgia until 1782. The American Revolution began in Georgia in 1775 with the convening of the Provincial Congress. The Royal Government lost control of the colony later that year, and the Royal Governor departed in 1776. Archibald Bulloch (1776-1777) and Button Gwinnett (1777) each held the title of "President of the Council of Safety," the executive branch of Georgia's early statehood government. George Walton also briefly led the Council of Safety. John Adam Treutlen (1777-1778) was elected "governor" by the state legislature under the provisions of the new state's 1777 Constitution. As such, Treutlen is considered by many to be Georgia's first governor. The new state constitution defined the powers and prerogatives of the governor's office. Just after Christmas in 1778, British forces captured Savannah. The Georgia revolutionary government moved to Augusta to avoid the British army. Convening the government in Augusta proved difficult due to lack of a quorum and raiding British soldiers. The legislators decided that when Augusta was in peril of British invasion the government would convene at Heard's Fort, the frontier home of Governor Stephen Heard, near present day Washington, Georgia. With the British retreat from Savannah in 1782, the capital of Georgia alternated between Savannah and Augusta until 1785 when it was resolved that future meetings of the legislature would be held in Augusta. Samuel Elbert (1785-1786) was governor 7 when Augusta became the official state capital. Due to the expansion of Georgia's frontiers, in January 1786 the state legislature appointed a commission to find a more suitable, centrally located place for a new capital of Georgia. The new capital would be called Louisville in honor of King Louis XVI of France who offered the colonies help during the Revolutionary War. The site selected for Louisville was the intersection of three roads that lead to Augusta, Savannah and Georgetown. On January 2, 1788, Georgia became the fourth state--the first state in the south--to ratify the constitution in the newly created United States. In 1789 a new state constitution further defined the powers of the governor's office to include review or "revision" of legislation passed by the state legislature and the power to grant pardons and reprieves. It also created the official "great seal" of the state of Georgia that signified the governor's authority over the executive branch of state government. In March of 1796 the new capitol building in Louisville was finished and Georgia's state government officially moved to the new community. Jared Irwin was the first governor to serve there during his first term (1796-1798). In 1798 a new state constitution clarified the governor's authority to approve all "votes, resolutions, and orders" of the general assembly. Less than eight years later, in December of 1804, once again because of westward settlement, lawmakers decided to move the capital of Georgia to Baldwin County and call it Milledgeville in honor of Governor John Milledge (1804-1806). During his second term, in the fall of 1807, Governor Jared Irwin occupied offices in the new capitol building. The first governor to live in the new governor's mansion in Milledgeville (1838) was George Gilmer (1837-1839). 8 After the removal of the Cherokee Indians from northwest Georgia in the 1830s, westward settlement prompted a push for the capital to be moved again. The new settlement of Atlanta was located at the center of a growing network of railroads connecting Charleston, South Carolina, Memphis, Tennessee, and Macon, Savannah, and Augusta in Georgia. The first legislative proposal to make Atlanta the capital of Georgia came in December of 1847. With the approaching Civil War, Atlanta also attempted to become the capital of the Confederate States of America. Both efforts were unsuccessful. The Georgia state government reconvened in Milledgeville in May of 1865 after the Civil War. A new state constitution was ratified in April 1868 that provided for moving the state capital to Atlanta. On June 30, 1868, a train of sixteen cars left Atlanta for Milledgeville to transport the statehouse furnishings to Atlanta. Provisional Governor General Thomas Howard Ruger (1868) was the first governor whose offices were located in Atlanta, which has remained the official seat of government of the State of Georgia. After meeting briefly in the Fulton County Courthouse/Atlanta City Hall on the site of the future 1889 state capitol, the Legislature rented and later bought the Kimball Opera House at Marietta and Forsyth streets in Atlanta and met there until 1889. The new permanent state capitol opened in 1889 during the governorship of John B. Gordon. It was not until 1967-1968 that the state constructed the current Governor's Mansion on West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta. The powers of the governor's office have remained essentially unchanged through new state constitutions approved in 1877, 1945, 1976, and 1983. 9 Prior to 1825, the Georgia Legislature elected the governor. The 1824 state constitution provided for general gubernatorial elections. George Troup, the last governor selected by the Legislature, was also the first Georgia governor to be elected by popular vote in 1825. Terms of the governorship in Georgia have varied from one year to four years, as defined in each of the ten state constitutions. Beginning with John Adam Treutlen's election under Georgia's first state constitution of 1777, governors were elected to one-year terms and could not succeed themselves. Beginning in 1789, each governor was elected for a two-year term. In 1865, the constitution was changed to allow the governor to "succeed one's self for one additional two-year term." Republican Rufus Bullock was elected to a four-year term in 1868 when the constitution was changed again, but he resigned before the end of his term. The 1877 constitution reverted to a two-year gubernatorial term with succession for one additional twoyear term. A 1941 state constitutional amendment allowed a four-year gubernatorial term with no succession. Since 1976, Georgia's governor can serve a maximum of two four-year terms. The new state constitution of 1945 provided for the office of lieutenant governor. M.E. Thompson became Georgia's first elected lieutenant governor in 1946. He became governor upon the death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge, following resolution of the "Three governors controversy" by the Georgia Supreme Court. In their passing, many Georgia governors have lain in state inside the current State Capitol in Atlanta; they include Joseph Emerson Brown, Alfred Holt Colquitt, Richard B. Russell, Jr., and father and son Eugene and Herman Talmadge. All are buried as private citizens, however, in family burial plots, church burial grounds, municipal cemeteries, or cemeteries operated by perpetual-care corporations. 10 The Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville served nine governors from 1838 - 1868, during the time that the city was the state capital from 1807 1868. Courtesy Georgia College & State University Website. The Victorian house on Peachtree Street was home to 17 governors from 1870 - 1921. The mansion in Atlanta's Ansley Park was used from the 1920s until 1968, when the current Governor's Mansion, located on West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta, was completed. Image of the current mansion from "The Georgia Governor's Mansion" brochure, Office of the Governor. 11 Archibald Bulloch Birth ca. 1730 - February 1777 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Charleston, South Carolina Moved to Georgia in 1758 Highlights of Term: First Provisional Governor/President of the Council of Safety Served as Georgia's first republican governor Led militia to destroy British base on Tybee Island Refused to have guards present while in office Confiscated Tory estates Additional Information: President of second Provincial Congress, 1775 Delegate to Continental Congress Place of Death: Savannah, Georgia Burial Site: Colonial Park Cemetery Oglethorpe Avenue Savannah, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily from 8am - Sundown Monument Type: Marble Monument Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit #167 - Montgomery Street Right onto Oglethorpe Avenue Cemetery is on the right at the intersection with Abercorn Street Enter gates of cemetery Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, continue along main path for approximately 105' Turn left and continue across grass for approximately 150' to the Archibald Bulloch monument N3204.541' W08105.389' 12 1776 - 1777 Portrait of Governor Archibald Bulloch by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: Top: First President of Georgia 1776 - 1777 ARCHIBALD BULLOCH Born in So Carolina 1730 Died in Savh 1777 (carved 1921) Bottom, Patriot, Soldier, Statesman added later: Georgians! Let the memory of Archibald Bulloch live in your breasts, tell your chrildren [sic] of him and let them tell another generation [from] White's Statistics of Georgia (published 1849) 13 Button Gwinnett Birth ca. 1735 - May 19, 1777 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire, England Moved to Savannah in 1765 Highlights of Term: Provisional Governor/President of the Council of Safety Finished Governor Bulloch's term Led an invasion of Florida Invasion led to duel with General McIntosh, resulting in the governor's death Additional Information: A signer of Declaration of Independence Commander of Georgia's Continental Battalion Wrote the Georgia Constitution, 1777 Place of Death: Savannah, Georgia Burial Site: Colonial Park Cemetery (Memorial) Oglethorpe Avenue Savannah, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily from 8am - Sundown Monument Type: Marble Monument Bronze Plaque Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit #167 - Montgomery Street Right onto Oglethorpe Avenue Cemetery is on the right at the intersection with Abercorn Street Enter gates of cemetery Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, walk along main path for approximately 105' Turn left and walk across grass for approximately 189' to the Button Gwinnett monument N3204.534' W08105.387' 14 1777 Portrait of Governor Button Gwinnett by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: (on plaque) THIS MEMORIAL TO BUTTON GWINNETT BORN 1735 DIED 1777 GEORGIA SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA WHOSE REMAINS, BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY ARE BELIEVED TO LIE ENTOMBED HEREUNDER, WAS ERECTED BY THE SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENTS COMMISSION WITH MONIES CONTRIBUTED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA THE CITY OF SAVANNAH AND BY THE GEORGIA SOCIETIES OF THE SONS OF THE REVOLUTION DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS AND COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA BUTTON GWINNETT (copy of signature) THE SIGNATURE TO THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1776 1964 15 John Adam Treutlen Birth & Death Dates: Hometown: January 16, 1734 - Spring 1782 (See End Notes) .. BWo.u.rrnttienmKbeurrgn,bGacehr,mnaenayr Kraichgau, Came to Georgia with mother and brother as an indentured servant at the Trustees' expense in 1746 Highlights of Term: Challenged by financial strain of Revolutionary War Fought annexation of Georgia by South Carolina Known as first governor of the State of Georgia Elected under the 1777 state constitution Additional Information: Moved to plantation near Orangeburg, South Carolina after term Elected to South Carolina General Assembly from St. Matthew Parish Murdered in spring of 1782 Place of Death: East of Orangeburg, South Carolina Reputedly at Mett's Crossing, near St. Matthews, now Calhoun County, South Carolina Burial Site: Unknown Monument Type: Commemorative granite marker with plaque placed in 1914 by Daughters of the American Revolution to honor Treutlen's memory Directions to Monument: From I-26 near Orangeburg, take Exit #145B (U.S. 601) heading east At U.S. 176 (Columbia Road/Old State Road) turn south and go 3.5 miles Monument is located at the intersection of U.S. 176 and SC 45 (Old Belleville Road) Site was traditionally known as Mett's Crossing 16 1777 - 1778 Portrait of Governor John Adam Treutlen by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 17 John Houstoun Birth August 31, 1744 - July 20, 1796 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Georgia Parents came to Georgia from Scotland Highlights of Terms: Savannah was captured by the British during his first term Resolved boundary dispute with South Carolina Awarded land grants to Georgia's Revolutionary War veterans Additional Information: Read law Delegate to Continental Congress in 1775 After second term as governor, served as Mayor of Savannah and Judge of the Superior Court of the Eastern Circuit Retired from the bench in 1793 Place of Death: At White Bluff, Chatham County, near Savannah, Georgia Burial Site: Unknown 18 1778 - 1779, 1784 - 1785 Portrait of Governor John Houstoun by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Obituary: The Georgia Gazette (Savannah) of July 28, 1796, reported: "On the 20th instant died, at White Bluff, of a bilious fever, John Houstoun, Esq., a gentleman no less conspicuous for the amenity of his manners than eminent for his talents as a lawyer and a statesman. Mr. Houstoun, at an early period, distinguished himself in his profession, uniting with a strong acute judgment and a depth of research, an easy, copious, and impressive eloquence... He was accordingly, at different periods, called to fill the most important appointments under the Government, or in Congress; in the Chief Executive; on the Bench; and, for a series of years, as a Member of the Legislature; in all which he acquitted himself with equal ability and dignity." 19 John Wereat Birth ca. 1733 - January 27, 1799 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Somerset, England Arrived in Savannah in 1759 Highlights of Term: Georgia government moved from Savannah to Augusta to flee British Elected President of the Supreme Executive Council for Georgia's Whig government Additional Information: Presided over state convention that ratified U.S. Constitution Merchant and planter Georgia's State Auditor, 1782 -1792 Retired to Bryan County Place of Death: At his plantation in Bryan County Burial Site: Unknown Obituary: The Georgia Gazette (Savannah) of Thursday, January 31, 1799, reported: "Deaths... Last Sunday, at Great Ogechee [sic], John Wereat, Esq., aged 65 years." 1779 - 1780 Portrait of Governor John Wereat by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 20 21 George Walton Birth ca. 1749/1750 - February 2, 1804 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Goochland County (now part of Cumberland County), Virginia Moved to Savannah in 1769 to study law Highlights of Terms: Influenced the end of General Lachlan McIntosh's career in Georgia Militia Adopted new state constitution in 1789 Additional Information: Youngest Signer of Declaration of Independence Briefly served as President of Council of Safety, December 1775 - January 1776 U.S. Senator Superior Court Judge Helped develop the City of Augusta Originally buried in Rosney Cemetery, but moved to Signer's Monument in 1848 Place of Death: Augusta, Georgia Burial Site: Signer's Monument Greene Street Augusta, Georgia (reburial 1848) Cemetery Type/ Public Monument Public Access Access: Monument Type: Granite Obelisk Marble Plaque Inset Directions to Monument: Located directly across from AugustaRichmond County Municipal Building along Greene Street at Monument Street in downtown Augusta Location of N3328.273' W08157.707' Monument: 22 1779 - 1780, 1789 Portrait of Governor George Walton by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: HALL GWINNETT WALTON (curved) 23 Richard Howley Birth ca. 1740 - December 1784 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born near Savannah, Georgia Resided in St. John's Parish (now Liberty County), Georgia Highlights of Term: Was elected as governor when two rival assemblies joined in 1779 Served from January 4, 1780 - February 18, 1780, until he was elected to Continental Congress Land-grant policies attracted settlers to state Established town of Washington in Wilkes County Fled to North Carolina with the state's money and archives after Charleston fell to British Additional Information: Elected to Georgia's House of the Assembly in 1781 Named pro-tem Chief Justice in 1782 Moved from Sunbury to Savannah Place of Death: Savannah, Georgia Burial Site: Unknown Possibly in Savannah Obituary: The Gazette of the State of Georgia (Savannah) of December 30, 1784, reported: "Died in this town, Richard Howly [sic], Esq., Attorney at Law." 1780 Portrait of Governor Richard Howley by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 24 25 Stephen Heard Birth November, 1740 - November 15, & Death Dates: 1815 Hometown: Born in Hanover County, Virginia Moved to Georgia in 1759 Highlights of Term: Great Britain occupied most of Georgia during his term Spent most of term avoiding capture by the British Additional Information: Fought with George Washington in the French and Indian War Fought in Revolutionary War State Legislator Helped select the location of Elberton, Georgia Planter Place of Death: Heardmont Plantation, near Middleton, Elbert County, Georgia Burial Site: Heardmont Heardmont Road Near Middleton, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Family Cemetery Public Access Access: Monument Type: Marble Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From Elberton, take GA 72 east Turn north on Pearl Mill Road, which becomes Heardmont Road in approximately 4.5 miles Heardmont Road ends at the gates to the Stephen Heard Memorial Park Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, continue until drive ends at gated cemetery From the main gate of cemetery, walk in a northeasterly direction from the gate for approximately 114' to the gravesite of Governor Heard N3406.815' W08241.684' 26 1780 - 1781 Portrait of Governor Stephen Heard by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: SACRED To the Memory OF COL. STEPHEN HEARD HE WAS A SOLDIER of the American Revolution, and fought with the great Washington for the liberty of his Country, He died on the 15th of November, 1815, IN THE 75TH YEAR OF HIS AGE Beloved and lamented by all who knew him. "AN HONEST MAN IS THE NOBLEST WORK OF GOD" 27 Nathan Brownson Birth May 14, 1742 - October 18, 1796 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Woodbury, Connecticut Moved to Riceboro, Georgia prior to 1775 Highlights Elected governor in August 1781 after of Term: Whigs recaptured Augusta from British Additional Information: President of State Senate State Representative Attended Yale College Physician Delegate to Continental Congress Place of Death: At his plantation in Liberty County, Georgia Burial Site: Unknown Reputed burial at Midway Cemetery in Liberty County is unverified Obituary: The Georgia Gazette (Savannah) of Thursday, October 20, 1796, reported: "Died on Tuesday last in Liberty County, Nathan Brownson, Esq., formerly Governor of this state." From Columbian Museum & Savannah Advertiser of Friday, November 11, 1796, page 3: "Died, at his plantation, in Liberty County, Nathan Brownson, Esq., whose various talents as a Statesman, Philosopher, and Physician, have placed him in the list of distinguished characters..." 1781 - 1782 Portrait of Governor Nathan Brownson by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 28 29 John Martin Birth ca. 1730 - January 1786 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Rhode Island Moved to Georgia in 1767 with his brother, James Highlights of Term: Offered full pardons to British soldiers who surrendered to General Anthony Wayne Addressed wartime food shortage Passed Confiscation and Banishment Act of 1782 Additional Information: Planter Sheriff of Chatham County Mayor of Savannah, 1778 State Representative State Treasurer Place of Death: Unknown Burial Site: Unknown Obituary: The Gazette of the State of Georgia (Savannah) of February 2, 1786, reported: "Last week died, on his way to the westward, the Hon. John Martin, Esq., whither he was bound for the recovery of his health. His private life was distinguished by the most ornamental virtues...He took an early and decided part with his country in the contest which established its independence, and suffered in its progress with patient fidelity all the inconveniences of a tedious confinement...He left his disconsolate widow the most honorable support..." The will of John Martin was filed for probate on January 30, 1786, in Chatham County, Savannah. 30 1782 - 1783 Portrait of Governor John Martin by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 31 Lyman Hall Birth April 12, 1724 - October 19, 1790 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Wallingford, Connecticut Moved to Georgia in 1750s Highlights of Term: Established 3 "seminaries of learning" Supported charter to create the University of Georgia, 1784 Sought new land cessations from the Indians Banned settlers from Indian hunting grounds Additional Information: A Signer of Declaration of Independence Adamant Revolutionary War figure in Georgia Originally interred at his plantation in Burke County Moved to Signer's Monument in 1848 Physician Place of Death: Burke County, Georgia Burial Site: Signer's Monument Greene Street Augusta, Georgia (reburial 1848) Cemetery Type/ Public Monument Public Access Access: Monument Type: Granite Obelisk Marble Plaque Inset Directions to Monument: Located directly across from AugustaRichmond County Municipal Building along Greene Street at Monument Street in downtown Augusta Location of N3328.273' W08157.707' Monument: 32 1783 - 1784 Portrait of Governor Lyman Hall by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: HALL GWINNETT WALTON (curved) 33 Samuel Elbert Birth ca. 1740 - November 1, 1788 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Prince William Parish, South Carolina Moved to Savannah after his parents' deaths ca. 1754 Highlights of Term: Subdued marauders near St. Marys River Worked on improving Indian relations Signed act to charter the University of Georgia in 1785 Additional Information: Brigadier General in Continental Army Major General of Georgia Militia Vice President of Society of Cincinnati Proclaimed "Father of the Masons" in Georgia Originally interred at his wife's plantation, Rae's Hall, located west of Savannah Place of Death: Savannah, Georgia Burial Site: Colonial Park Cemetery Oglethorpe Avenue Savannah, Georgia (reinterred 1924) Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily from 8am - Sundown Monument Type: Box Tomb with Marble Ledger and Granite Base Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit #167 Montgomery Street Right onto Oglethorpe Avenue Cemetery is on the right at the intersection with Abercorn Street Enter gates of cemetery Location within Cemetery: From the main gate continue along main path for 20' Turn left and continue across grass for 50' to the Samuel Elbert tomb N3204.557' W08105.401' 34 1785 - 1786 Portrait of Governor Samuel Elbert by unknown artist. Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library/ University of Georgia Libraries and Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: SAMUEL ELBERT BRIGADIER GENERAL IN CONTINENTAL ARMY, MAJOR GENERAL GEORGIA MILITIA, GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MASONS A FOUNDER OF THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA SHERIFF CHATHAM COUNTY. BORN 1740, PRINCE WILLIAM PARISH, S.C. DIED NOVEMBER 1, 1788, SAVANNAH GEORGIA REMOVED FROM RAE'S HALL AND RE-INTERRED MARCH 10, 1924 ALSO INTERRED HEREIN THE REMAINS OF HIS WIFE ELIZABETH RAE ELBERT 35 Edward Telfair Birth ca. 1735 - September 17, 1807 & Death Dates: (See End Notes) Hometown: Born in Town Head, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland Moved to Savannah in 1766 Highlights of Terms: Issued new paper currency Raised army against Creek Indians, but President George Washington intervened Received George Washington during 1791 visit Issued excessive land grants Additional Information: Seized 600 pounds of gun powder from the British during the American Revolution Elected to Council of Safety twice One of Georgia's wealthiest men when he died Place of Death: Savannah, Georgia Burial Site: Bonaventure Cemetery 330 Bonaventure Road Savannah, Georgia (reburial 1860) Originally buried at Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily from 8am - Sundown Monument Type: Marble with Tabby Footings Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit #167Montgomery Street Right onto Liberty Street, approximately 2 miles Bear right onto Skidaway Road, for 1 mile Left onto 36th Street/ Bonaventure Road Cemetery gates are on left, approximately 1/2 mile Location within Cemetery: East on Bonaventure Way Right onto Wiltberger Way until merger with unnamed road Telfair plot is the second on left N3202.554' W08102.770' 36 1786 -1787, 1789 - 1793 Monument Inscriptions: (South side) IN MEMORY OF EDWARD TELFAIR OF GEORGIA WHO DIED SEPT. 17. 1807. AGED 64.[sic] AND OF HIS SONS EDWARD TELFAIR JOSIAH G. TELFAIR. THOMAS TELFAIR ALEXANDER TELFAIR. (West side) ERECTED BY THE SURVIVING DAUGHTERS OF EDWARD AND SARAH TELFAIR 1860 (North side) IN MEMORY OF SARAH TELFAIR. WIDOW OF EDWARD TELFAIR AND OF THEIR DAUGHTERS SARAH G. HAIG. WIDOW OF CAPT. GEORGE HAIG. U. S. A. MARGARET T. HODGSON. WIDOW OF WILLIAM B. HODGSON. MARY TELFAIR. 37 George Mathews Birth August 30, 1739 - August 30, 1812 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Augusta County, Virginia Moved to Georgia by 1785 Moved to Mississippi Territory in 1797 and returned to Georgia Highlights of Terms: Strengthened Georgia Militia for use against Indians Resolved a boundary dispute with South Carolina Signed the infamous Yazoo Act Additional Information: Colonel in Revolutionary War Elected to the first House of Representatives, 1789 Served as a State Representative Died en route to berate President Madison over change in policies over Florida Territory Place of Death: Augusta, Georgia en route to Washington, D.C. Burial Site: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery 605 Reynolds Street Augusta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Church Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily from 8am -Sundown Monument Type: Box Tomb Marble Top Brick Base Directions to Cemetery: In downtown Augusta, from the AugustaRichmond County Municipal Building, continue on Greene Street towards Sixth Street Right onto Sixth Street Cemetery and Church are on the left as Sixth Street ends past Reynolds Street Enter gates of Churchyard Location within Cemetery: From the Sixth Street gate, turn left along wall Governor Mathews gravesite is approximately 39' ahead N3328.560' W08157.647' 38 1787 - 1788, 1793 - 1796 Monument Inscription: IN memory of GENrl GEORGE MATHEWS who died the 30th of August 1812 in the 73rd Year of his Age. 39 George Handley Birth February 9, 1752 - September 17, & Death Dates: 1793 Hometown: Born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Arrived in Savannah in May 1775 Highlights of Term: Drafted new state constitution Signed Georgia's only patent, for a steam engine, before federal government assumed responsibility for all patents Additional Information: Lieutenant Colonel in Continental Army Prominent role in drafting state constitution of 1789 Served as Ports Collector for Brunswick and Sheriff of Richmond County Member of the Society of Cincinnati Married to Sarah Howe, niece of Governor Elbert Place of Death: Rae's Hall Plantation, near Savannah Burial Site: Unknown Presumed to be buried in Savannah 1788 - 1789 Obituary: The Georgia Gazette (Savannah) of September 19, 1793, reported: "Died, at Rae's Hall, on his way from Augusta to Savannah, George Handley, Esq., Sheriff of Richmond County...His remains being removed to this city were followed to the grave by the Grand Lodge of this state, Solomon's, Hiram's and Union Lodges, of this place, and every masonic respect paid his memory as a Brother, formerly Grand Treasurer, and Past Master of Columbia Lodge at Augusta. The Union Society and the Society of Cincinnati, of which the deceased was a Member, with a number of other respectable inhabitants, attended the funeral." 40 41 Jared Irwin Birth ca. 1750 - March 1, 1818 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Anson County (location is now in Mecklenburg County), North Carolina Moved to Washington County, Georgia in 1784 and established Union Hill Plantation Highlights of Terms: Nullified the Yazoo Act Completed the term of Governor John Milledge Administered Georgia's second land lottery First governor to serve in both Louisville and Milledgeville state capitals Additional Information: President of the Georgia Constitutional Convention of 1795 Veteran of Revolutionary War Brigadier General in Georgia militia Served several terms in Georgia Legislature Donated land near his plantation for a nondenominational church Place of Death: Union Hill Plantation, near Sandersville, Georgia Burial Site: Irwin Family Cemeter y Near Sandersville, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Restricted Access Access: Monument Type: Cast Stone Ledger Directions to Cemetery: Cemetery is located on private property south of Sandersville, Georgia Location within Restricted Cemetery: 42 1796 - 1798, 1806 - 1809 Portrait of Governor Jared Irwin by Vernon Layton, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: To the memory of GOVERNOR JARED IRWIN 1750 - 1818 Colonel in American Revolution Brig. General in Indian Wars. Three times Governor of Georgia. Signer of the famous act Rescinding the Yazoo Fraud. Died at Union Hill his country seat March 1st, 1818 (probably placed by the family ca. 1900-1924) 43 James Jackson Birth September 21, 1757 - March 19, 1806 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Moreton-Hampstead, Devonshire, England Moved to Savannah in 1772 Highlights of Terms: Secured land grant protections in the state constitution Produced state constitution of 1798 Began negotiations by which Georgia ceded its western lands in 1802 to federal government Prohibited foreign slave trade Additional Information: Revolutionary Soldier State Representative U.S. Senator Resigned Senate seat to fight the Yazoo land fraud Established the first true political party in Georgia, the Jeffersonian Republicans Place of Death: Washington, D.C. Burial Site: Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, SE Washington, D.C. (reburial 1832) Originally buried at Rock Creek Church Cemetery Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily until Dusk Monument Type: Sandstone with Marble Plaque Inset Bronze Plaque placed by Daughters of the American Revolution Directions to Cemetery: In southeast Washington D.C., near the intersection of Potomac Avenue and E Street Location within Cemetery: Facing the entrance, walk left along the lane Turn right at second walk Jackson's marker is on the left Space R29/60 N3852.867' W07658.750' 44 1798 - 1801 Portrait of Governor James Jackson by John Maier, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: (North side, marble plaque) TO THE MEMORY OF MAJOR GEN. JAS. JACKSON OF GEORGIA WHO DESERVED AND ENJOYED THE CONFIDENCE OF A GRATEFUL COUNTRY A SOLDIER OF THE (South side) REVOLUTION He was the determined foe of foreign Tyranny The scourge and terror of corruption at home Died 19th March 1806 In the 49th year of his 45 age David Emanuel Birth ca. 1744 - February 19, 1808 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Pennsylvania Moved to St. George's Parish, Georgia with family as a child Highlights of Term: As President of the Georgia Senate, Emanuel became interim governor when Governor Jackson resigned to become a U.S. Senator Traditionally considered the first Jewish governor of any state Additional Information: Escaped from British after being captured during the American Revolution Served in state constitutional conventions of 1789 and 1795 Place of Death: At his home in the 72nd district, near Gough, Georgia Approximately 10 miles west of Waynesboro, Georgia Burial Site: Unknown Presumed to be on his plantation where he died Obituary: The Augusta Chronicle of March 12, 1808, reported: "DIED, on the 19th February last at his plantation, in Burke county, Col. David Emanuel in the 65th year of his age,---he served through the whole of the Revolution with honor to himself and benefit to his country---he was for many years a member of our Legislature, and latterly president of the Senate---his numerous friends and acquaintances will keep his name and merits long in remembrance." 46 1801 While there is no marked grave for Governor Emanuel, this Georgia Historical Marker, located at the Burke County Courthouse in Waynesboro, commemorates his importance to Burke County. 47 Josiah Tattnall, Jr. Birth ca. 1764 - June 6, 1803 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born near Savannah, Georgia Highlights of Term: The family plantation, Bonaventure, was seized by the British during American Revolution Returned to the Tattnall family once he became governor Resigned governorship due to failing health Additional Information: Father was a British Loyalist and moved family to England during American Revolution Brigadier General, 1801 U.S. Senator State Representative Place of Death: Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, British West Indies Burial Site: Bonaventure Cemetery 330 Bonaventure Road Savannah, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily from 8am - Sundown Monument Type: Limestone Box Tomb Marble Top Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit #167Montgomery Street Right onto Liberty Street, approximately 2 miles Bear right onto Skidaway Road, for 1 mile Left onto 36th Street/ Bonaventure Road Cemetery gates are on left, approximately 1/2 mile Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, follow Bonaventure Way east Turn right onto Noble Jones Drive The Tattnall family plot is on the left at Noble Jones Drive and Mullryne Way NE N3202.583' W08102.737' 48 1801 - 1802 Monument This Stone Inscription: is intended to perpetuate the Memory of M.RS H. TATTNALL, consort of GEN.L JOSIAH TATTNALL who died the 3.d December 1802 aged 33 Years She was truly apious Christian, affectionate Wife, fond Mother, & Sincere friend In life beloved In death regretted. The following four Children sons & Dauhters [sic] of the above are also interred near to this stone JOSIAH TATTNALL, died the 4.th Sep.r 1794 aged 1 Year & 6 months. MARY MULLRYNE TATTNALL, died the 14.th Sep.r 1794 aged 8 Years. JOHN M. TATTNALL, died 28.th Sep.r 1801 aged 3 Years & 9 months. SALLY M. TATTNALL, died the 2.d June 1802. aged 6 months. Also of JOSIAH TATTNALL JUN.R ESQ.R who after having enjoyed the highest Honours of the State, died at the Age of 38 in the Year of 1803 an honest Man, Rich in the estimation of all who knew him. [punctuation as it appears on marker] 49 John Milledge Birth ca. 1757 - February 9, 1818 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Savannah, Georgia Moved to Augusta in 1790 Highlights of Term: Improved Georgia - Indian relations Reorganized the Georgia Militia Wayne, Wilkinson and Baldwin counties were created Constructed major road from Georgia to Tennessee through Cherokee Territory Began Georgia's land lottery system Additional Information: Was a "Liberty Boy" and a Colonel during the American Revolution Attorney General, 1780 State Senator and Representative U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senator Place of Death: Augusta, Georgia Burial Site: Summerville Cemetery Cumming Road Augusta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Public Access Access: along Cumming Road Monument Type: Marble Table Tomb Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit # 195 - Wheeler Road Turn right off ramp Right onto Walton Way Extension Left onto Walton Way Left onto Johns Road Left onto Cumming Road Cemetery is at the intersection of Cumming Road and Johns Road Location within Cemetery: Enter at the second gate along Cumming Road, and continue for approximately 132' Turn left at path and continue for approximately 207' Turn right Milledge family plot is 50' ahead on the right N3328.847' W08200.997' 50 1802 - 1806 Portrait of Governor John Milledge by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: In Memory OF THE HON. JOHN MILLEDGE who departed this life on the 9th February 1818 Aged 61 Years The deceased was born in the City of Savannah and his political life is intimately connected with the history of Georgia 51 David Brydie Mitchell Birth October 22, 1766 - April 22, 1837 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland Moved to Savannah in 1782, then moved to Mount Nebo Plantation, near Milledgeville Highlights of Terms: Improved land and water transportation Sponsored law to outlaw dueling Revised criminal code and constructed state penitentiary in Milledgeville Chartered Bank of Augusta and Bank of the State of Georgia Additional Information: Major General in State Militia Involved in duel over politics, 1802 U.S. Agent to Creek Indians, 1818 State Senator and Representative Judge of Superior Court Place of Death: Mount Nebo Plantation, Milledgeville, Georgia Burial Site: Memory Hill Cemetery Franklin Street Milledgeville, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Box Tomb Granite Base Marble Top Granite Marker with Bronze Plaque Directions to Cemetery: Take GA 49 into Milledgeville from Macon Right onto Liberty Street Liberty Street ends at Franklin Street, across from main gate of cemetery Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, continue straight Turn left at the second street and follow for approximately 225' Turn right Mitchell plot is located 30' on the right N3304.483' W08313.776' 52 1809 - 1813, 1815 - 1817 Portrait of Governor David Brydie Mitchell by unknown artist, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: (inscription on box tomb) In memory of DAVID BRYDIE MITCHELL SENATOR FOR THE COUNTY OF BALDWIN/ AND FORMER GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA/ BORN NEAR HUTHIL [sic] PERKSHIRE [sic] SCOTLAND 22ND OCTOBER 1760 [sic] DIED IN MILLEDGEVILLE GEORGIA 22ND APRIL 1837 THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY VOTE OF THE LEGISLATURE OF GEORGIA (on plaque) GOVERNOR DAVID B. MITCHELL 1760 [sic] TO 1837 GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA DURING MILLEDGEVILLE'S EARLY DAYS AS THE CAPITAL MILLEDGEVILLE'S ONLY GOVERNOR, ALTHOUGH WE WERE THE CAPITAL FOR 64 YEARS HIS HOME, MOUNT NEBO, ON LAKE LAUREL ROAD, WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE ABOUT 1947 53 Peter Early Birth June 20, 1773 - August 15, 1817 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Culpeper County (now Madison County), Virginia Moved to Oglethorpe County, 1795 Moved to Greene County in 1800 Highlights of Term: War of 1812 dominated his term Vetoed the Alleviating Act that forgave debtors Additional Information: U.S. Congressman, 1802 - 1806 Judge of Superior Court for Ocmulgee Circuit, 1807 - 1813 Elected State Senator for Greene County, 1816 Originally interred at his home, Fontenoy Plantation Moved to present burial location in 1914 by his family Place of Death: Greene County, Georgia Burial Site: Greensboro City Cemetery Memorial Street Greensboro, Georgia (reburial 1914) Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Marble Headstone Granite Ledger added in 1914 Directions to Cemetery: From the Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro, continue east on Greene Street Left onto East Street Left onto Memorial Street Cemetery is on the left Location within Cemetery: From the gate on Governor Early Street, continue ahead for approximately 100' Turn right and continue for approximately 50' to the Early family plot N3334.891' W08310.853' 54 1813 - 1815 Portrait of Governor Peter Early by George Temples in 1958, located at the Early County Courthouse. Monument Inscriptions: Here lies the body of PETER EARLY who died on the 15th of August 1817 In the 45th Year of his age (inscription from original marker) PETER EARLY GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT, LAWYER, JURIST AND STATESMAN. HE ADORNED WHATEVER POSITION HE HELD AND WAS DISTINGUISHED FOR HIS INTEGRITY, PATRIOTISM AND INTELLECTUAL ATTAINMENTS. HE WAS GOVERNOR DURING OUR WAR WITH ENGLAND 1812-15 AND WAS CONSPICUOUS AMONG THE GOVERNORS OF THE SEVERAL STATES FOR HIS ZEAL AND EFFICIENCY IN ORGANIZING, EQUIPPING AND SENDING TO THE FIELD THE TROOPS REQUIRED OF GEORGIA BY THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT. HE WAS A NATIVE OF VIRGINIA, DIED AT FONTENOY, HIS COUNTRY HOME, IN THIS COUNTY, AUGUST 15TH 1817 IN THE 45TH YEAR OF HIS AGE. IN 1914 HIS REMAINS WERE REMOVED BY DIRECTION OF HIS GREAT GRANDCHILDREN FROM FONTENOY TO THIS PLACE AND NOW REST BENEATH THIS SLAB. (inscription from granite ledger placed in 1914) 55 William Rabun Birth April 8, 1771 - October 24, 1819 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Halifax County, North Carolina Moved with parents to what is now Hancock County ca. 1786 Highlights of Term: Served during a time of prosperity in Georgia Had a disagreement with General Andrew Jackson over retribution over Indian attacks on the Georgia frontiers Additional Information: Justice of the Inferior Court for Hancock County State Senator and Representative Leader of Georgia Baptist Association and missionary societies Organized Powelton Baptist Church Place of Death: At home in Hancock County, Georgia Burial Site: Powelton Baptist Church Powelton, Georgia (moved from family cemetery in 1985) Cemetery Type/ Churchyard Public Access Open Access: Daily Monument Type: Granite Headstone, Footstone and Monument (placed in 1985) Directions to Cemetery: From the intersection of I-20 and GA 22, take GA 22 toward Sparta Powelton Baptist Church is approximately 8 miles on the left Location within Cemetery: From the front of the church, walk along the left side of the church Governor Rabun's plot is approximately 63' on the left N3325.746' W08252.216' 56 1817 - 1819 Monument H e a d s t o n e : Inscriptions: GOV. RABUN Monument: WILLIAM RABUN GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA APRIL 1771 - OCT 1819 (placed 1985) 57 Matthew Talbot Birth ca. 1762 - September 17, 1827 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Bedford County, Virginia Moved to Wilkes County, Georgia after American Revolution Highlights of Term: Was President of the Georgia Senate and filled office for 2 weeks after Governor Rabun's death Served less than one month as governor Part of the Clarkite political group Additional Information: Clerk of Elbert County, 1790 - 1791 Delegate to the Georgia Constitutional Conventions of 1795 and 1798 State Senator, 1799, 1801 - 1803, 1808 1822 Place of Death: Died near Washington, Georgia Burial Site: Smyrna Churchyard US 378 South of Washington, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Church Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Unmarked grave in Talbot Family Plot Directions to Cemetery: From I-20 take Exit # 172 - US 78, heading north From intersection of US 78 and US 378, continue on US 378 east for approximately 4.5 miles Churchyard is on the right Enter drive of Smyrna United Methodist Church Location within Cemetery: Enclosed plot is located directly behind church on right N3327.909' W08157.381' 58 1819 Portrait of Governor Matthew Talbot by Emma Cheves Wilkins, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: No Marker; Talbot Family Plot is behind the large tree. 59 John Clark Birth February 28, 1766 - October 12, 1832 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina Moved to Wilkes County, Georgia area in early 1770s Highlights of Term: Promoted amendment for popular election of governor Revised penal laws Expanded free public school system Secured land from Creek Indians Additional Information: Major General, Georgia Militia State Representative Federal Indian Agent in Florida Revolutionary War veteran Place of Death: St. Andrews Bay, Washington County (now Bay County), Florida Burial Site: Marietta National Cemetery 500 Washington Avenue Marietta, Georgia (moved from St. Andrews, Florida in 1923 with his wife, Nancy) Cemetery Type/ Military Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Marble Head Stone (placed in 1923) Marker also placed by Daughters of the American Revolution (placed in 1999) Directions to Cemetery: From I-75, take Exit 263-GA 120 Loop to Marietta Right onto Fairground Road Cemetery is on the left Left to enter into gates Location within Cemetery: Enter gates and veer right Go to the top of the hill and veer left at flagpole Turn left Marker is 20' ahead on right, behind spigot N3357.119' W08432.422' 60 1819 - 1823 Portrait of Governor John Clark by W.R. Freeman, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: (Back) JOHN CLARK GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA 1819 - 1823 (Front) JOHN CLARK FEB. 28, 1766 - OCT. 12, 1832 MAJOR GENERAL 3RD DIVISION REVOLUTIONARY WAR NANCY CLARK BELOVED WIFE MAY 1, 1774 - OCT. 26, 1832 61 George Michael Troup Birth September 8, 1780 - April 26, 1856 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born at McIntosh Bluff, Georgia (now Washington County near Mobile, Alabama) Owned six plantations at death, including Rosemont Plantation in Laurens County (now Treutlen County), Georgia Highlights of Term: Negotiated controversial Treaty of Indian Springs Conflicts with the federal government arose due to Indian conflicts Constructed new roads and canals Additional Information: Called "Apostle of states' rights" State Representative U.S. Congressman, 1807 - 1815 U.S. Senator, 1816 - 1818, 1829-1833 Place of Death: Rosemont Plantation, Laurens County (now Treutlen County), Georgia Burial Site: Troup Family Tomb CR 118 near Lothair, Treutlen County Cemetery Type/ Grave located on state-owned property Access: Public Access Monument Type: Limestone Box Granite Obelisk Marble Plaque Inset Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit 58, GA 199 (Old River Road) south towards Lothair Right onto GA 199 Spur for 12.3 miles Left onto CR 118 for 4 miles Troup Tomb is 1/4 mile ahead on the right Location within Cemetery: From the pull off, walk north approximately 50' Troup family tomb is straight ahead N3220.157' W08242.211' 62 1823 - 1827 Portrait of Governor George Michael Troup by John Maier, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: (On marble plaque) GEORGE MICHAEL TROUP Born Septr. 8TH, 1780. Died April 26TH, 1856. No epitaph can tell his worth -The history of Georgia must perpetuate his virtues, and commemorate his Patriotism. There he teaches us -the argument being exhausted to Stand by our Arms. 63 John Forsyth Birth October 22, 1780 - October 21, 1841 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia Moved to Augusta in 1785 Highlights of Term: Supported states' rights Reformed state penal code and penitentiary Worked to improve Indian relations in Georgia Extended state laws over the Cherokee territory Additional Information: Graduated from Princeton Moved to Augusta to practice law U.S. Secretary of State State Attorney General U.S. Congressman U.S. Senator Ambassador to Spain Place of Death: At home in Washington, D.C. Burial Site: Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, SE Washington, D.C. Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily until Dusk Monument Type: Sandstone Monument Directions to Cemetery: In southeast Washington D.C., near the intersection of Potomac Avenue and E Street Location within Cemetery: Facing the entrance, turn left along the lane Turn right at the second walk Forsyth's marker is on the left Space R37/65 N3852.867' W07658.750' 64 1827 - 1829 Portrait of Governor John Forsyth by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: (North side) SACRED to the memory of JOHN FORSYTH Ex-Secretary of State of the United States who died on the 21st of October 1841 aged 61 years Fearlessly honest while in life and in death acknowledging his God to be "Mighty to None." 65 George R. Gilmer Birth April 11, 1790 - November 16, 1859 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Wilkes County (location is now in Oglethorpe County), Georgia Highlights of Terms: Indian relations dominated all other issues during both terms Gold was discovered in Dahlonega in 1829 Cherokee Indians were moved west on the "Trail of Tears" Additional Information: Attorney U.S. Congressman State Representative Author of Sketches of Some of the First Settlers of Upper Georgia, of the Cherokees and the Author (1855) Place of Death: At his home in Lexington, Georgia Burial Site: Beth-Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery 104 East Church Street Lexington, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Church Cemetery Open/Public Access: Access Monument Type: Granite Base and Ledger Marble Obelisk Gate Signage placed by Daughters of the American Colonists in October 1972 Directions to Cemetery: From U.S. 78/GA 10 in front of the Oglethorpe County Courthouse in downtown Lexington, turn north onto Platt Street Turn right onto Church Street Cemetery is on the left Location within Cemetery: From gate, turn left and walk for approximately 120' Turn right and walk across grass approximately 20' Gilmer burial is on the left N3352.221' W08306.536' 66 1829-1831, 1837-1839 Portrait of Governor George R. Gilmer by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: GEORGE R. GILMER BORN APRIL THE 11TH A. D. 1790. DIED NOVEMBER 16TH A. D. 1859. 67 Wilson Lumpkin Birth January 14, 1783 - December 28, & Death Dates: 1870 Hometown: Born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia Moved to Georgia in 1784 Highlights of Term: Led Georgia opposition when South Carolina attempted to nullify federal tariff laws Demanded state control over Indian affairs Additional Information: Justice of the Inferior Court for Oglethorpe County State Representative U.S. Senator and Congressman U.S. Indian Treaty Commissioner Western & Atlantic Railroad State Agent Place of Death: Athens, Georgia Burial Site: Oconee Hill Cemeter y 297 Cemetery Street Athens, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery By Appointment Access: Only Monument Type: Granite Monument Directions to Cemetery: From intersection of U.S. 78 and Thomas Street in downtown Athens, turn onto Thomas Street traveling south Cemetery is on the left just past the traffic light Location within Cemetery: Continue through the main gate Veer right and follow road to top of hill Lumpkin's marker is located on top of the hill N3356.963' W08322.249' 68 1831 - 1835 Portrait of Governor Wilson Lumpkin by J.T. Moore, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument (West side) Inscriptions: HE SERVED HIS STATE AS (East side) LEGISLATOR, CONGRESSMAN, WILSON LUMPKIN GOVERNOR BORN JAN. 14, 1783, COMMISSIONER TO IN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CHEROKEE INDIANS, VIRGINIA STATE AGENT W. & A. R.R. CAME TO GEORGIA U.S. SENATOR, 1784, TRUSTEE OF THE DIED AT ATHENS UNIVERSITY DEC. 28, 1870 AND DIED FULL OF YEARS AND OF HONOR 69 William Schley Birth December 10, 1786 - November 20, & Death Dates: 1858 Hometown: Born in Frederick, Maryland Moved to Augusta, Georgia prior to 1812 Highlights of Term: Personally took part in Georgia Militia removal of Creek Indians Began construction of new executive mansion in Milledgeville Authorized construction of Western & Atlantic Railroad Additional Information: Judge of Superior Court U.S. Congressman State Representative Established Richmond Factory, producer of cotton and woolen products President of the Board of Trustees of the Medical College of Georgia Place of Death: Augusta, Georgia Burial Site: Schley Cemetery Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Family Cemetery Public Access Access: Fenced with Gate Monument Type: Marble Monument Limestone Base Directions to Cemetery: From I-520 take Exit # 1 - U.S. 25 and continue north on U.S. 25 Left onto Windsor Spring Road Right onto Richmond Hill Road Cemetery is on the right after bridge No immediate parking near cemetery due to private residence Location within Cemetery: From gate continue approximately 57' Turn right, Governor Schley's grave is approximately 32' ahead N3324.527' W08202.196' 70 1835 - 1837 Portrait of Governor William Schley by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument IN MEMORY OF Inscription: WILLIAM SCHLEY, who was REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, and GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA, successfully illustrated The WISDOM of an able Legislator, The JUSTICE of an upright Magistrate, and The MODERATION of a faithful Executive Officer; and, in all the relations of public and private life, exemplified that NOBLEST WORK OF GOD - AN HONEST MAN. 71 Charles James McDonald Birth July 9, 1793 - December 16, 1860 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Charleston, South Carolina Moved to Hancock County, Georgia in 1794 Highlights of Term: Improved state's fiscal status Resumed state-collected sales tax collection, rather than countycollected Increased property taxes by 25% Repealed Common School Act of 1837 Additional Information: Attorney Served as State Senator and State Representative Appointed to Georgia Supreme Court in 1855 Moved to Marietta and built his home, Kennesaw Hall Place of Death: Marietta, Georgia Burial Site: Episcopal Cemetery Polk Street Marietta, Georgia Lot 42 Cemetery Type/ Church Cemetery Open Public Access: Access Monument Type: White Marble Base and Riser Topped with large Urn Directions to Cemetery: From I-75, take Exit 263 - GA 120 Loop to Marietta Take Polk Street past Episcopal Church Cross railroad tracks Turn left into black iron gates approximately 1/2 mile on left Location within Cemetery: Enter from Polk Street Turn right at first paved lane, facing Winn Street Take third grassy path Turn right at Grubbs plot McDonald plot is across from large Glover plot N3357.296' W08433.396' 72 1839 - 1843 Engraving of Governor Charles James McDonald by unknown artist, courtesy of Georgia Division of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: Sacred to the memory of CHARLES JAMES MCDONALD Born July 9th, 1793 Died Dec 16th, 1860 Aged 67 years "Come behold the works of the Lord what desolations he hath made in the earth." 73 George W. Crawford Birth December 22, 1798 - July 27, 1872 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Columbia County, Georgia Moved to Augusta later in life Highlights of Term: Only Whig governor of Georgia Improved Georgia's finances Georgia Supreme Court system was created, 1846 Additional Information: U.S. Secretary of War, 1849 - 1850 President of the Georgia Secession Convention of 1861 U.S. Congressman State Representative Successful attorney and businessman Place of Death: Bel - Air Plantation, near Augusta, Georgia Burial Site: Summerville Cemetery Cumming Road Augusta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Open/Public Access: Access along Cumming Road Monument Type: Marble Lawnmarker Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit # 195 - Wheeler Road Turn right off ramp Right onto Walton Way Extension Left onto Walton Way Left onto Johns Road Left onto Cumming Road Cemetery is at the intersection of Cumming Road and Johns Road Location within Cemetery: From the first gate along Cumming Road, enter the cemetery and continue along path for approximately 132' The Crawford family plot is on the left N3328.839' W08200.958' 74 1843 - 1847 Portrait of Governor George W. Crawford by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: GEO. W. CRAWFORD 1798 - 1872 (marker added ca. 1960s) 75 George W. Towns Birth May 4, 1801 - July 15, 1854 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Wilkes County, Georgia Moved to Talbot County, Georgia in 1827 Highlights Oversaw completion of Western & of Term: Atlantic Railroad Fervent secessionist Additional Information: Two terms in Georgia House of Representatives Two terms in Georgia Senate Three terms in U.S. Congress Moved to Macon after governorship and resumed law practice Place of Death: Macon, Georgia Burial Site: Rose Hill Cemetery 1071 Riverside Drive Macon, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Open/Public Access: Access Monument Type: Granite Ledger (placed in 1956) Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit #1A - Spring Street towards Milledgeville Right onto Spring Street Right onto Riverside Drive Cemetery is on the right Location within Cemetery: From gate, continue on Central Avenue Left onto fourth street from gate Veer right at fork in road Right onto third grass street Governor Towns' plot is 100' in on left N3250.941' W08338.019' 76 1847 - 1851 Portrait of Governor George W. Towns by Glascock Reynolds, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: GEORGE WASHINGTON TOWNS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1847 - 1851 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1834 - 1839 STATE LEGISLATURE 1829 - 1830 STATE SENATE 1832 - 1834 BORN MAY 4, 1801 WILKES COUNTY, GA. DIED JULY 15, 1854 MACON, GA. AUTHOR OF THE INSCRIPTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S STONE IN THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT, WASHINGTON, D.C. "THE CONSTITUTION AS IT IS, THE UNION AS IT WAS." THIS MARKER ERECTED BY THE CITY OF MACON, B.F. MERRITT, JR., MAYOR, IN COOPERATION WITH BUNTING WILLIAMS POST 658, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. 1956 77 Howell Cobb Birth September 7, 1815 - October 9, 1868 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born at Cherry Hill, Jefferson County, Georgia Moved to Athens in 1836 Highlights of Term: Established the Academy for the Blind Enacted tax reform Sponsored repairs for Western & Atlantic Railroad Additional Information: U.S. Speaker of the House Six-term member of Congress Helped pass the Compromise of 1850 Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, 1857 - 1860 President of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States of America Major General in Confederate Army Place of Death: New York, New York, while he was on a visit Burial Site: Oconee Hill Cemeter y 297 Cemetery Street Athens, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery By Appointment Access: Only Monument Type: Granite Obelisk Granite Bedstead Directions to Cemetery: From intersection of U.S. 78 and Thomas Street in downtown Athens, turn onto Thomas Street traveling south Cemetery is on the left just past the traffic light Location within Cemetery: From main gate, take main road to the right, heading up the hill Cobb obelisk is on the left N3356.931' W08322.220' 78 1851 - 1853 Portrait of Governor Howell Cobb by John Maier, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: (East side) HOWELL COBB, SON OF JOHN ADDISON COBB AND HIS WIFE SARAH ROOTES COBB, BORN CHERRY HILL, JEFFERSON COUNTY, GA, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1815 DIED NEW YORK CITY, (North side) OCTOBER 9TH, 1868 SOLICITOR GENERAL WESTERN CIRCUIT 1837 - 40 REPRESENTATIVE FROM GEORGIA IN THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES 1843 - 51, 1855 - 57 SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 31ST CONGRESS. GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, 1851 - 53 SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1857 - 60 PRESIDENT OF THE PROVISIONAL CONGRESS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA COLONEL 16TH REGIMENT GEORGIA VOLUNTEERS C.S.A. BRIGADIER GENERAL C.S.A. MAJOR GENERAL C.S.A. 79 Herschel V. Johnson Birth September 18, 1812 - August 16, 1880 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Burke County, Georgia Moved to Sandy Grove Plantation near Louisville in Jefferson County, Georgia Highlights of Term: Worked to preserve the Union Urged legislature to establish a free public school system Additional Information: Democratic Party nominee for Vice President with Stephen A. Douglas in 1860, who lost Presidency to Abraham Lincoln President of the Georgia Constitutional Convention, 1865 U.S. Senator Confederate Senator Superior Court Judge Place of Death: At his home, Sandy Grove Plantation, Jefferson County, Georgia Burial Site: Louisville City Cemeter y Peachtree Road Louisville, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Open/Public Access: Access Monument Type: Granite Obelisk Directions to Cemetery: From the Jefferson County Courthouse in downtown Louisville, go west on Broad Street Broad Street turns into Peachtree Road after 4-way stop Cemetery is 1/4 mile on the right past 4-way stop Location within Cemetery: Continue through gate When the road turns to the left, continue north for approximately 85' to the gravesite of Governor Johnson N3300.219' W08224.743' 80 1853 - 1857 Portrait of Governor Herschel V. Johnson by Mary Bland Rogers Gregory, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: (South) EX. GOV. HERSCHEL V. JOHNSON. BORN IN BURKE CO. GA. SEPT. 18, 1812. DIED IN JEFFERSON CO. GA. AUG. 16, 1880. (North) ANN F. POLK, WIFE OF HERSCHEL V. JOHNSON, BORN IN SOMERSET CO. MARYLAND OCT. 10, 1809. DIED IN JEFFERSON CO. GA. JAN 14, 1884. 81 Joseph Emerson Brown Birth April 15, 1821 - November 30, 1894 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born at Long Creek (now part of Pickens County), South Carolina Moved to Union County, then to Cherokee County, Georgia by 1845 Highlights of Terms: Governor during Civil War Cut costs of Western & Atlantic Railroad and used funds for school system Avid advocate of states' rights Battled Confederate government on many issues Began funding Civil War efforts immediately after Lincoln's election as president Additional Information: Served four successive terms as governor State Senator Chief Justice, Georgia Supreme Court U.S. Senator Served on Atlanta Board of Education Noted philanthropist Place of Death: Marietta, Georgia Burial Site: Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Atlanta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Public Access Open Daily Access: until Dusk Monument Type: Elaborate Marble Column and Base Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit 59A - Boulevard/ Zoo Atlanta Head north and turn left onto Memorial Drive Right onto Oakland Avenue Turn right Location within Cemetery: Enter gates and turn left at first road Take hard left at split Go left up sidewalk past Rose Mausoleum Look for tall column marker on right N3344.981' W08422.467' 82 1857 - 1865 Engraving of Governor Joseph Emerson Brown, courtesy of Georgia Division of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Near this stone repose the remains of Inscription: JOSEPH EMERSON BROWN (West side of column) He was born in Pickens District, S.C. April 15, 1821 and died: "Hoping and relying on faith through the relaxation in the future world alone upon thee mercies of Jesus Christ and the atonement by him," in Atlanta Ga. November 30, 1894 He was State Senator 1819 1830. Presidential Elector 1853. Judge of the Superior Court 1855 1857. Governor of Georgia For four successive terms 1857-1865. Chief Justice of Georgia 1868 1870. United States Senator 1880 -1891. President W & A R.R. Co. 1870 1890. His history is written in the annals on Georgia. 83 James Johnson Birth February 12, 1811 - November 30, 1891 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Robeson County, North Carolina Attended University of Georgia Moved to Columbus by 1840s to practice law Highlights of Term: Provisional Governor from June December 1865 Appointed by President Andrew Johnson State 1865 Constitutional Convention repudiated state's war debts, abolished slavery, rescinded the Act of Secession, and adopted new state constitution Additional Information: U.S. Congressman U.S. Customs Collector Superior Court Judge Staunchly loyal to Union Did not participate in Civil War Place of Death: At his son's, near Upatoi, at the line of Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties Burial Site: Linwood Cemetery 721 Linwood Blvd. Columbus, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Public Access Open Daily Access: Monument Type: Brick Slab Specific Grave in Johnson Plot is Unknown Directions to Cemetery: From I-185, exit at GA 85/U.S. Alt 27 and head west Turn left at U.S. 27, heading south Turn left onto 15th Street Turn left onto Linwood Blvd Enter on left Location within Cemetery: Enter at Gatehouse Left at first road Turn right at third grass lane Cross one grass lane Johnson family plot is the second on the left, just past Hollis marker Look for six brick slabs N3228.600' W08459.048' 84 1865 Portrait of Governor James Johnson by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Johnson's grave is one of the six unmarked brick Inscription: slabs in the foreground above 85 Charles Jones Jenkins Birth January 6, 1805 - June 14, 1883 & Death Dates: (See End Notes) Hometown: Born in Beaufort District, South Carolina Moved to Augusta, Georgia in 1829 Highlights of Term: Restored state government after Civil War Opposed Radical Republican Reconstruction after the Civil War Was removed from office when Georgia went under military rule by federal officials Additional Information: Carried money from the Georgia Treasury and the State seals to New York when he was forced from office Returned funds and records to Georgia state government in 1872 State Senator and Representative Georgia Supreme Court Justice Place of Death: Augusta, Georgia Burial Site: Summerville Cemetery Cumming Road Augusta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Open/Public Access: Access along Cumming Road Monument Type: Granite Obelisk Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit # 195 - Wheeler Road Right onto Wheeler Road Right onto Walton Way Extension Left onto Walton Way Left onto Johns Road Left onto Cumming Road Cemetery is at the intersection of Cumming Road and Johns Road Location within Cemetery: From the first gate on Cumming Road, enter the cemetery continuing approximately 117' Turn right at path and continue for approximately 52' Turn left continuing approximately 82' Jenkins' family plot is to the right N3328.846' W08200.941 86 1865 - 1868 Portrait of Governor Charles Jones Jenkins by Poindexter Page Carter, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF HON. CHARLES J. JENKINS, BORN JAN'Y 6TH, 1805, DIED JUNE 13TH, 1883 [sic] ---JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA, 1860 - 1865. GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA, 1865 - 1868 ---IN ARDUIS FIDELIS 87 Thomas Howard Ruger Birth April 2, 1833 - June 3, 1907 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Lima, New York Retired to Stamford, Connecticut Highlights of Term: Appointed military Provisional Governor for five and one-half months after Governor Jenkins was ousted by General Meade Arranged first statewide election to include African-Americans Began the convict lease system Additional Information: Last governor to serve in Milledgeville before the state capital was moved to Atlanta Graduated from West Point Military Academy and was superintendent of the academy from 1871 - 1875 Place of Death: Stamford, Connecticut Burial Site: West Point Military Academy Cemetery West Point, New York Cemetery Type/ Post Cemetery Public Access Access: Monument Type: Rough Cut Granite Headstone with Bronze Plaque on Back Side Directions to Cemetery: From I-87 take Exit 16 - Harriman Follow U.S. 6 east to Route 693 north Enter Stony Lonesome Gate Location within Cemetery: Enter gate at Stony Lonesome Road Turn left onto Mills Road Right onto Washington Road Cemetery is on the right Section 26, Row C, Grave 29 N4123.950' W07354.067' 88 1868 Portrait of Governor Thomas Howard Ruger by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Photograph by Russ Dodge, used by permission of Mr. Dodge and Find-AGrave Website. Monument Inscription: MAJ. GEN. THOMAS H. RUGER APR. 2, 1833 - JUNE 3, 1907 SUPT. U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY 1871 - 1876 _____ 89 Rufus Brown Bullock Birth March 28, 1834 - April 27, 1907 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Bethlehem, New York Moved to Augusta, Georgia in 1857 with Adams Express, a telegraph company Highlights of Term: First Republican elected as governor in Georgia Legislature approved Fifteenth Amendment and equal rights for AfricanAmericans Depended on federal troops to remain in office Resigned in 1871 to avoid impeachment by a Democratic legislature Additional Information: Civilian telegraph operator to the Confederacy in the Civil War Surrendered with General Lee at Appomattox After Reconstruction, became a leader of Atlanta society Place of Death: At his home in Albion, Orleans County, New York Burial Site: Mt. Albion Cemetery 14935 Route 31 - East Albion, New York Cemetery Type/ Access: Municipal Cemetery Open April thru September from 8am to 8pm and October thru March from 9am to 4pm Monument Type: Granite Lawnmarker with Scroll Top Directions to Cemetery: From intersection of NY 98 and NY 31/ East Avenue in Albion, continue east on East Avenue Cemetery is 2 miles on right Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, continue on Hemlock Avenue Merge with Locust Avenue Right onto Central Avenue Central Avenue becomes Mount Avenue and then Mountain Avenue The Bullock plot is on the left Lot number: 57 Mount N4314.500' W07809.377' 90 1868 - 1871 Engraving of Governor Rufus Brown Bullock, courtesy of Georgia Division of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State. Photograph courtesy of Mary Stack and Jason Vendetti. Monument Inscription: RUFUS BROWN BULLOCK 1834 - 1907 91 Benjamin F. Conley Birth March 1, 1815 - January 10, 1886 & Death Dates: (See End Notes) Hometown: Born in Newark, New Jersey Moved to Augusta at age 15 Highlights of Term: Georgia's second Republican governor Provisional Governor for just two months and twelve days due to being president of the State Senate after the resignation of Governor Bullock Additional Information: Mayor of Augusta, 1857-1859 Took no part in the Civil War President of Macon and Augusta Railroad Postmaster of Atlanta from 18751883 Place of Death: West End, Georgia (now part of Atlanta) Burial Site: Magnolia Cemetery 702 3rd Street Augusta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Marble Lawnmarker Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit #199 - GA 28/ Washington Road toward Augusta Right onto Washington Road Drive approximately 2.5 miles Right onto 13th Street/GA 4 Left onto Walton Way Left onto U.S. 1 Enter gates of Cemetery Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, turn left along paved road (West Wall Road) Turn right at the third cross street The Conley plot is located on the right, approximately 200' in from road N3327.909' W08157.381' 92 1871-1872 Portrait of Governor Benjamin F. Conley by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Top: Inscriptions: Front: BENJ. CONLEY 1816-1886 [sic] FATHER 93 James Milton Smith Birth October 24, 1823 - November 25, 1890 & Death Dates: (See End Notes) Hometown: Born in Twiggs County, Georgia Practiced law in Thomaston and Columbus Highlights of Terms: First Democrat elected after the Civil War Elected unopposed after republican candidate withdrew Established first State Department of Agriculture, 1874 Achieved state financial stability Additional Information: Blacksmith Confederate Colonel First Chairman of the Georgia Railroad Commission State Representative and Speaker of the House Judge of Superior Court for Muscogee County Buried beside his first wife in Gainesville, after she died while there on a visit for her health Place of Death: Columbus, Georgia Burial Site: Alta Vista Cemetery 521 Jones Street Gainesville, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Block on Rough-cut Base (placed in 1925) Directions to Cemetery: From Hall County Courthouse in Gainesville, head west on Jesse Jewell Pkwy/GA 13/GA 369 Main cemetery entrance is 2 miles on right Location within Cemetery: Go straight at gate Turn right Go left onto NE 4th Avenue Walk left on path Smith lot on right, enclosed by a brick wall N3417.460' W08350.192' 94 1872 - 1877 Portrait of Governor James Milton Smith attributed to Albert Capers Guerry, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: JAMES MILTON SMITH 1824 1890 LT. COLONEL CONFEDERATE ARMY MEMBER OF CONFEDERATE CONGRESS SPEAKER GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1871 GOVERNOR STATE OF GEORGIA 1872 1877 CHAIRMAN RAILROAD COMMISSION OF GEORGIA 1879 1885 JUDGE CHATTAHOOCHEE CIRCUIT SUPERIOR COURT 1887 - 1890 95 Alfred Holt Colquitt Birth April 20, 1824 - March 26, 1894 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Walton County, Georgia Highlights of Term: Strengthened Georgia's fiscal affairs Controversies included appointment of former Governor Brown to the U.S. Senate Convention produced state constitution of 1877 Additional Information: Part of "Bourbon Triumvirate" with Joe Brown and John B. Gordon U.S. Senator and Congressman State Representative Licensed Methodist minister Major in Mexican War Major General in Confederacy Inherited wife's plantation in Baker County, 1855 Place of Death: Washington, D.C. while serving in U.S. Senate Burial Site: Rose Hill Cemetery 1071 Riverside Drive Macon, Georgia Buried in wife's family plot Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Base with Marble Obelisk Concrete Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit #1A - Spring Street Right onto Spring Street Right onto Riverside Drive Cemetery on right Location within Cemetery: From gate, continue on Central Avenue Left onto fourth street from gate Veer right at fork in road Right onto third grass street Colquitt family plot is approximately 140' in on left, one plot back N3250.949' W08338.017' 96 1877 - 1882 Portrait of Governor Alfred Holt Colquitt by James Pope Field, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: ALFRED HOLT COLQUITT. BORN APRIL 20, 1824. DIED MARCH 26, 1894 "THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED" 97 Alexander H. Stephens Birth February 11, 1812 - March 4, 1883 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Wilkes County, Georgia Moved to Crawfordville, Georgia in 1834 Highlights of Term: Served for only 119 days due to his death United the Democratic party of Georgia Additional Information: State Representative, 1836 - 1841 U.S. Congressman, 1843 - 1859, 1872 - 1882 Vice President of the Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865 Wrote popular book on the Civil War Place of Death: Atlanta, Georgia Burial Site: A.H. Stephens State Historic Park 456 Alexander Street Crawfordville, Georgia Moved from Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta in 1913 to his home Liberty Hall, now within the park Cemetery Type/ Access: Family Cemetery located within historic park Public Access Open Tuesday Sunday Monument Type: Marble Ledger (placed 1913) Directions to Cemetery: From I-20 take Exit # 148 - GA 22 Follow GA 22 north to Crawfordville From the Taliaferro County Courthouse in downtown Crawfordville, turn onto Monument Street heading north Left onto Park Street Right onto Alexander Street Park along pull-off on Alexander Street Location within Cemetery: Follow the main path from Alexander Street approximately 282' The Stephens plot is located in front of Liberty Hall N3333.452' W08253.756' 98 1882 - 1883 Portrait of Governor Alexander H. Stephens by Mary Bland Rogers Gregory, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument THIS TABLET Inscription: IS A TRIBUTE FROM THE OLD GUARD OF THE GATE CITY GUARD TO THE MEMORY OF THEIR DEPARTED FRIEND ALEXANDER HAMILTON STEPHENS PATRIOT AND STATESMAN VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA BORN FEBRUARY ELEVENTH 1812 DIED MARCH FOURTH 1883 HIS REMAINS REST BENEATH THIS TABLET DEDICATED OCTOBER NINETEENTH 1913 99 James S. Boynton Birth May 7, 1833 - December 22, 1902 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Henry County, Georgia Moved to Griffin in 1865 Highlights of Term: President of State Senate Became Provisional Governor when Governor Stephens died Immediately ordered new election Married his second wife, Susie T. Harris, while in office Additional Information: Colonel, Confederate States Army Judge, Spalding County Court Twice elected Judge of Flint Circuit Superior Court State Representative State Senator Mayor of Griffin Place of Death: At home in Griffin, Georgia Burial Site: Oak Hill Cemetery GA 16 Griffin, Georgia Lot 250, Old Section Cemetery Type/ Municipal Public Access Open Access: Daily Monument Type: Granite Base and Obelisk Directions to Cemetery: I-75 to Exit #205 Griffin/Jackson Head west on GA 16 to Griffin, approximately 8 miles Turn left on road just past the library Oak Hill Cemetery office is located on the right, just before the library Location within Cemetery: Follow lane to back of cemetery until the road makes a hard right Boynton plot is at the top of the hill on the left across from the W.M. Kincaid Mausoleum N3314.645' W08415.313' 100 1883 Portrait of Governor James S. Boynton by James Pope Field, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: James Stoddard Boynton Born May 7, 1833 Died Dec. 22, 1902 "He was a public officer without vices, a private citizen without reproach, a neighbor without fault, and a Christian without hypocrisy." 101 Henry D. McDaniel Birth September 4, 1836 - July 25, 1926 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Monroe, Georgia Moved to Atlanta in 1847 Highlights of Term: Elected to complete Governor Stephens' term Improved the state's finances Promoted construction of new State Capitol in Atlanta Project finished almost $100 under budget after he finished office Established Georgia Institute of Technology Additional Information: State Senator and State Representative Major in Confederate Army President of High Shoals Cotton Factory Attorney Served on numerous corporate boards Place of Death: At home in Monroe, Georgia Burial Site: Rest Haven Cemetery Spring Street Monroe, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Open Daily Access: Monument Type: Granite Ledger with Granite Coping Enclosure Directions to Cemetery: From the Walton County Courthouse in Monroe, proceed east on Spring Street Cemetery is on the right past Madison Avenue Location within Cemetery: From the Spring Street gate, continue north McDaniel plot is on the right after paved cross street N3347.772' W08342.596' 102 1883 - 1886 Portrait of Governor Henry D. McDaniel by Charles Frederick Naegele, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: HENRY D. MCDANIEL SEPT. 4, 1836 - JULY 25, 1926 CHRISTIAN SOLDIER STATESMAN 103 John B. Gordon Birth February 6, 1832 - January 9, 1904 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Upson County, Georgia Highlights of Term: Reduced state's debt Promoted business investments within the state Established Georgia Normal and Industrial College, originally for women (now Georgia College and State University) Additional Information: One of Georgia's most popular politicians Confederate General Part of Bourbon Triumvirate Three term U.S. Senator Known for his famous lecture "Last Days of the Confederacy" Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans Place of Death: Miami, Florida, at his winter home Burial Site: Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Atlanta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily until Dusk Monument Type: Granite Base and Monument Bronze Plaque placed by United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1991 Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit 59A - Boulevard/ Zoo Atlanta Head north and turn left onto Memorial Drive Follow cemetery wall and turn right onto Oakland Avenue Turn right and enter gates Location within Cemetery: Enter gates and head down main road Turn left at second road Gordon's plot is on right at the next corner N3344.889' W08422.351' 104 1886 - 1890 Portrait of Governor John B. Gordon by Elizabeth Rogers Varnedoe, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: Front: JOHN B. GORDON FEB. 6, 1832 JAN. 9, 1904 FANNY HARALSON WIFE OF JOHN B. GORDON SEPT. 18, 1837 APR. 28, 1931 105 Back: GORDON William J. Northen Birth July 9, 1835 - March 25, 1913 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born on family plantation in Jones County, Georgia Moved to Hancock County in 1853 Highlights of Term: Regulated telegraph and express companies through establishment of Georgia Railroad Commission Limited railroad workdays to 13 hours Improved education Additional Information: Hospital Service, Confederate States Army State Representative State Senator State Compiler of Records President, Georgia State Agricultural Society Place of Death: At home in Atlanta, Georgia Burial Site: Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Atlanta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily until Dusk Monument Type: Marble with Granite Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit 59A - Boulevard/ Zoo Atlanta Head north and turn left onto Memorial Drive Follow cemetery wall and turn right onto Oakland Avenue Turn right and enter gates Location within Cemetery: Enter gates and head down main road Turn left at second road Turn right at next road Governor Northen's plot is on the left, approximately 10' past Governor Gordon's monument N3344.896' W08422.345' 106 1890 - 1894 Portrait of Governor William J. Northen by Rowell, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: William J. Northen 1835 1913 Slab on left: FATHER 107 William Y. Atkinson Birth November 11, 1854 - August 8, 1899 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Oakland, Meriwether County, Georgia Practiced law in Newnan, Georgia Highlights of Term: Hired first salaried woman to work in state government Attracted investment capital to Georgia Supported campaign spending limits Established Prison Commission Additional Information: Solicitor of Coweta County Court State Representative Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Place of Death: Died in Newnan, Georgia, after a business trip to Florida Burial Site: Oak Hill Cemeter y GA 34 Newnan, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Marble Ledger with Granite Obelisk Directions to Cemetery: From I-85, take Exit #47 - Newnan Drive east 4 miles toward Newnan on GA 34 Enter gates of cemetery on right Note: Cemetery has sections on both sides of road Location within Cemetery: Enter main gate on left side of GA 34 Turn at first right Atkinson plot is the last one on the right, before side gate N3323.279' W08447.923' 108 1894 - 1898 Portrait of Governor William Y. Atkinson by James Pope Field, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: On Monument: WILLIAM YATES (curved) ATKINSON 1854 - 1899. On Slab: A son, brother, husband, father, he was tender and true. A friend to the poor and the weak. In the path of duty he knew no fear. His fellow citizens, recognizing him a leader among men, called him to be Governor of Georgia. A friend of public education, he was the author of the Acts establishing the Newnan Public Schools, and the Georgia Normal and Industrial College. While still in his young manhood he was called from earth to a more perfect life in Heaven. 109 Allen Daniel Candler Birth November 4, 1834 - October 26, 1910 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Auraria, Lumpkin County, Georgia Moved to Gainesville in 1870 Highlights of Term: Limited state expenses to meet reduced tax collections Won pensions for widows of Confederate veterans Urged compilation of state records Promoted state Democratic white primary Additional Information: Colonel, Confederate States Army U.S. Congressman State Senator and State Representative Only governor to serve as Georgia Secretary of State State Compiler of Records and editor of Georgia records Mayor of Gainesville Place of Death: Gainesville, Georgia Burial Site: Alta Vista Cemetery 521 Jones Street Gainesville, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Obelisk on Rough-cut Granite Base (placed in 1918) Directions to Cemetery: From Hall County Courthouse in Gainesville, head west on Jesse Jewell Pkwy/GA 13/GA 369 Main cemetery entrance is approximately 2 miles on right Location within Cemetery: Enter gate and head straight Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Turn right at first road Turn right at first grass lane Candler grave is on the right, before the next lane N3417.448' W08350.193' 110 1898 - 1902 Portrait of Governor Allen Daniel Candler by William E. Hill, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: South side: PLACED TO THE MEMORY OF ALLEN DANIEL CANDLER, BY HIS APPOINTEES TO OFFICE AND PLACES OF HONOR WHILE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA. NOV. 4, 1834. OCT. 26, 1910. CANDLER 6 - 3 - 1918 East side: HE WAS AN UPRIGHT MAN, A PATRIOTIC CITIZEN, A TRUE SOLDIER, AND A FAITHFUL PUBLIC SERVANT, WHO IN PEACE AND IN WAR, EXEMPLIFIED INTEGRITY, FEARLESS COURAGE, AND UNSELFISH DEVOTION TO THE WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY. 111 Joseph M. Terrell Birth June 6, 1861 - November 17, 1912 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Greenville, Georgia Highlights of Term: Won authorization to develop Agricultural & Mechanical Schools in each congressional district of the state Established of the Georgia Court of Appeals and the State Board of Health Gained a new tax on corporations Regulated child labor Additional State Representative State Senator Information: State Attorney General U.S. Senator Place of Death: At home in Atlanta, Georgia, where he returned due to ill health Burial Site: City Cemetery Cemetery Street Greenville, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Monument on Granite Base Directions to Cemetery: I-85 to Moreland Exit #41- U.S. Alt 27 Head south to Greenville Go through downtown Turn right at Cemetery Street Location within Cemetery: Turn left at first road Right onto grass lane Look for gated gravel plot in center of cemetery with two obelisks and an angel N3301.890' W08442.583' 112 1902 - 1907 Portrait of Governor Joseph M. Terrell by M.L. Fletcher, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: Front: JOSEPH MERIWETHER TERRELL JUNE 6, 1861 NOVEMBER 17, 1912 JESSIE SPIVEY TERRELL OCT. 8, 1866 OCT. 14, 1923 Back: UNITED STATES SENATOR 61st. CONGRESS GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA 1902 1907 ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF GEORGIA 1892 - 1902 LEGISLATOR 1884 1886 1890 113 Hoke Smith Birth September 2, 1855 - November 27, & Death Dates: 1931 Hometown: Born in Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina Moved with parents to Atlanta in late 1860s Highlights of Terms: Strengthened Georgia Railroad Commission Ended the convict lease system Imposed statewide Prohibition Signed laws against African-American voters Created Department of Labor Additional Information: U.S. Secretary of the Interior U.S. Senator President, Atlanta Board of Education His wife, Birdie, was the niece of Governor Howell Cobb Place of Death: Atlanta, Georgia Burial Site: Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Atlanta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Public Access Open Daily Access: until Dusk Monument Type: Granite Enclosed Table-Top Tomb Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit 59A - Boulevard/ Zoo Atlanta Head north and turn left onto Memorial Drive Follow cemetery wall and turn right onto Oakland Avenue Turn right and enter gates Location within Cemetery: Enter gates and head down main road Go past Jewish sections to top of hill Walk down lane on right Smith plot is located four plots back on left N3344.822' W08422.158' 114 1907 - 1909, 1911 Portrait of Governor Hoke Smith by unidentified artist, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument BIRDIE COBB Inscription: WIFE OF HOKE SMITH JAN. 31, 1860 JUNE 7, 1919 HOKE SMITH SEPT. 2, 1855 NOV. 27, 1931 115 Joseph Mackey Brown Birth December 28, 1851 - March 3, 1932 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Cherokee County, Georgia Moved to Milledgeville in 1857 when his father became governor Moved to Marietta in 1889 Highlights of Terms: Worked to reduce taxes Enforced Prohibition laws Limited power of labor unions and the Georgia Railroad Commission Additional Information: Georgia Railroad Commission member Son of Joseph Emerson Brown, Georgia's Civil War Governor Author, farmer and developer in Marietta Place of Death: At his home in Marietta, Georgia Burial Site: Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Atlanta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Public Access Open Access: Daily until Dusk Monument Type: Granite Die on Base Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit 59A - Boulevard/ Zoo Atlanta Head north and turn left onto Memorial Drive Follow cemetery wall and turn right onto Oakland Avenue Turn right and enter gates Location within Cemetery: Enter gates and turn left at first road Take hard left at split Go left up sidewalk past Rose Mausoleum Look for tall column marker on right N3344.981' W08422.467' 116 1909 - 1911, 1912 - 1913 Portrait of Governor Joseph Mackey Brown by James Rice Hasty, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: "LO, HE IS WITH ME ALWAY." [sic] JOSEPH MACKEY BROWN BORN DEC. 28, 1851 DIED MAR. 3, 1932 AT MARIETTA, GEORGIA GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA TWO TERMS 1909 TO 1913 117 John M. Slaton Birth December 25, 1866 - January 11, 1955 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Meriwether County, Georgia Moved to Atlanta in 1886 Highlights of Terms: Commuted death sentence for Leo Frank Secured passage of tax equalization and inheritance tax bills Reformed voter registration Additional Information: State Senator State Representative and Speaker of the House Married Sally Frances Grant President of the Georgia State Bar Association Practiced law for 68 years in Atlanta Interred in Grant Mausoleum due to Leo Frank controversy Place of Death: Atlanta, Georgia Burial Site: Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Atlanta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Public Access Open Daily Access: until Dusk Monument Type: Interred inside Grant Mausoleum Directions to Cemetery: From I-20, take Exit 59A - Boulevard/ Zoo Atlanta Head north and turn left onto Memorial Drive Follow cemetery wall and turn right onto Oakland Avenue Turn right and enter gates Location within Cemetery: Enter gates and turn left at second road Veer right at fountain Grant Mausoleum is on the left N3344.929' W08422.366' 118 1911 - 1912, 1913 - 1915 Portrait of Governor John M. Slaton by Adelaide Chloe Everhart, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: Inside Grant Mausoleum: JOHN MARSHALL SLATON DECEMBER 25, 1866 JANUARY 11, 1955 119 Nathaniel Edwin Harris Birth January 21, 1846 - September 21, & Death Dates: 1929 Hometown: Born in Jonesboro, Tennessee Moved to Georgia ca. 1864 while fleeing federal troops Moved to Macon in 1873 Highlights of Term: Passed the Prohibition Law Passed Compulsory Education Law for children Established State Highway Commission Additional Information: Last Confederate veteran elected to governorship State Senator and Representative Driving force behind the Georgia School of Technology Successful attorney Place of Death: At summer home in Hampton, Tennessee Burial Site: Rose Hill Cemetery 1071 Riverside Drive Macon, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Open/Public Access: Access Monument Type: Granite Die on Base Granite Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From I-16, take Exit #1A - Spring Street Right onto Spring Street Right onto Riverside Drive Cemetery is on the right Location within Cemetery: From gates, continue on Central Avenue Harris family plot is on the left, three plots from the end and one plot back N3250.937' W08337.962' 120 1915 - 1917 Portrait of Governor Nathaniel Edwin Harris by M.L. Fletcher, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: NATHANIEL EDWIN HARRIS JAN. 21, 1846 SEPT. 21, 1929 CONFEDERATE SOLDIER GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA FOUNDER OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 121 Hugh M. Dorsey Birth July 10, 1871 - June 11, 1948 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Fayetteville, Georgia Moved to Atlanta in 1879 with his family Highlights of Terms: Directed state's WWI efforts Neill Primary Act expanded county unit system for elections Published pamphlet attacking state's treatment of African-Americans Additional Information: Prosecuted Leo Frank Solicitor General and Judge, Fulton County Superior Court Place of Death: Atlanta, Georgia Burial Site: Westview Cemetery 1680 Westview Drive Atlanta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Public Access Open Access: Daily from 8am - 5pm Monument Type: Granite Lawnmarker Directions to Cemetery: I-20 to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Exit #53 Turn left off of ramp onto Westview Drive Cemetery is on the right Location within Cemetery: Enter gate at business office Turn right at first road Left at second road Second right Located in Section 5 Dorsey Family Plot is on street directly across from the McBurney monument Governor Dorsey's grave is in row farthest from the street N3344.849' W08426.813' 122 1917 - 1921 Portrait of Governor Hugh Manson Dorsey by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: HUGH MANSON DORSEY 1871 - 1948 123 Thomas W. Hardwick Birth December 9, 1872 - January 31, 1944 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Thomasville, Georgia Moved to Sandersville in 1927 Highlights of Term: Supported numerous reforms to combat Georgia's economic distress Opposed the Ku Klux Klan Appointed Rebecca Latimer Felton as the first woman from any state to serve in the U.S. Senate Additional U.S. Senator and Congressman State Information: Representative Place of Death: Sandersville, Georgia Burial Site: Sandersville Old City Cemetery Church Street Sandersville, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Die on Base Granite Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From the Washington County Courthouse in Sandersville, continue on Harris Street heading east Right onto Church Street Cemetery is located on the left at the intersection with Virginia Street Location within Cemetery: From the main gate continue along drive to the intersection with the third cross street Turn left, the HardwickRawlings family plot is the third plot on the right N3258.947' W08248.905' 124 1921 - 1923 Portrait of Governor Thomas W. Hardwick by Vernon Layton, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: THOMAS WILLIAM HARDWICK DEC. 9, 1872 JAN. 31, 1944 GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA MEMBER OF U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNITED STATES SENATOR "A PUBLIC SERVANT OF UNIMPEACHABLE INTEGRITY AND DAUNTLESS COURAGE. IN EVERY RELATION OF LIFE HE WAS FAITHFUL TO HIS T R U S T." 125 Clifford M. Walker Birth July 4, 1877 - November 9, 1954 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Monroe, Georgia Highlights of Terms: Established State Forestry Commission Was re-elected in 1924 even after admitting he was a member of the Ku Klux Klan Enacted 60-day legislative sessions Increased the gasoline tax and revised motor vehicle law Additional Information: State Attorney General, 1915 - 1920 Mayor of Monroe Co-founder of Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta Considered an expert on criminal law Cousin of Governor Henry McDaniel Place of Death: At home in Monroe, Georgia Burial Site: Old Baptist Cemetery Monroe, Georgia Also called Walker Cemetery Cemetery Type/ Church Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Marble Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From the Walton County Courthouse in Monroe, continue south on Broad Street Right onto Alcovy Road Cemetery is on right across from First Methodist Church Park at main gate Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, the Walker family plot is on the right, approximately 100' in Enter gated plot Turn left and continue 33' Turn right, grave is on the left approximately 33' ahead N3347.416' W08342.858' 126 1923 - 1927 Portrait of Governor Clifford M. Walker by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: CLIFFORD MITCHELL WALKER SON OF BILLINGTON SANDERS WALKER AND ALICE MITCHELL WALKER BORN JULY 4, 1877, DIED NOV. 9, 1954. GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA 1923 - 1927 BELOVED HUSBAND FATHER STATESMAN TEACHER A noble Christian who dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow man 127 Lamartine G. Hardman Birth April 14, 1856 - February 18, 1937 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Harmony Grove (now Commerce), Georgia Highlights of Terms: Sponsored the Allen Commission on Simplification and Coordination of State Government Appropriated money to remodel the State Capitol Accepted Rhodes Hall as repository for state archives Additional Information: Physician Oldest man to serve as governor, sworn into office at age 71 State Senator and Representative Founded Harmony Grove Cotton Mill Established Hardman Drug Company Place of Death: Atlanta, Georgia, at Emory University Hospital Burial Site: Gray Hill Cemetery Commerce, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Monument Granite Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From I-85 take Exit # 147 - GA 98 into Commerce Right onto Scott Street Left onto Clayton Street Turn onto second paved road on left that goes through cemetery Location within Cemetery: Approximately 102' along paved road, park near the second grass path on the right The Hardman plot is located on the right, approximately 45' in from road along this path N3411.790' W08327.274' 128 1927 - 1931 Portrait of Governor Lamartine G. Hardman by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: LAMARTINE GRIFFIN HARDMAN, M.D. APRIL 14, 1856 FEB. 18, 1937 GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA 1927-1931 (on left) 129 Richard B. Russell, Jr. Birth November 2, 1897 - January 21, 1971 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Winder, Georgia Highlights of Term: Implemented recommendations of the Allen Commission Adopted Reorganization Act of 1931 Consolidated and eliminated many state agencies Established the Board of Regents Additional Information: State Representative and Speaker of the House U.S. Senator, 1933 - 1971 One of longest-serving U.S. Senators Russell Building in Washington, D.C. named in his honor Place of Death: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Burial Site: Russell Family Cemetery Russell, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From I-85, take Exit # 129 - GA 53 and follow GA 53 into Winder Left onto U.S. 29 Drive approximately 1 mile Right onto Russell Cemetery Road Left through gates of Russell Memorial Park and Cemetery Location within Cemetery: Continue on road and park near entrance gate to cemetery Walk through the main gate approximately 20' heading west Governor Russell's grave is to the right of the central obelisk of the cemetery N3358.518' W08342.334' 130 1931 - 1933 Portrait of Governor Richard B. Russell, Jr. by P. Phillips, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument RICHARD BREVARD RUSSELL, JR. Inscription: NOV. 2, 1897 WINDER, GEORGIA JAN. 21, 1971 WASHINGTON, D.C. UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE 1918 GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1921 - 1931 SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1927 - 1931 GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA 1931 - 1933 UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM GEORGIA 1933 - 1971 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE 1969 - 1971 "WHEN THE SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES WAS THE ISSUE SIX AMERICAN PRESIDENTS LEANED UPON THIS GREAT PATRIOT; HE NEVER FAILED THEM." PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - 1971. A NOBLE DESIRE TO EXCEL AND TO SERVE SPURRED HIM TO VAST ACHIEVEMENTS; YET AN INNATE MODESTY CONSTRAINED HIS PRIDE IN GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS. HIS MIND AND HIS HEART WERE LARGE ENOUGH TO SERVE AND TO LOVE HIS STATE, HIS NATION, AND HIS FAMILY. A TRUE NOBLESSE OBLIGE PROMPTED HIS HIGHEST RELATIONS WITH ALL. 131 Eugene Talmadge Birth September 23, 1884 - December 21, & Death Dates: 1946 Hometown: Born on family plantation near Forsyth, Georgia Moved to Telfair County in 1912 Highlights of Terms: Used executive decree and martial law to implement his policies Statesupported Georgia colleges lost accreditation due to his political interference Elected to fourth term, but died before he could take office Staunch supporter of segregation and county unit voting system Additional Information: Practiced law and operated a saw mill in Telfair County Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, 1926 - 1932 Opposed FDR's New Deal Known as a superb orator Place of Death: Atlanta, Georgia Burial Site: McRae City Cemetery Daughtry Street McRae, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Marble Monument Granite Lawnmarker Directions to Cemetery: From McRae City Hall, drive north on First Avenue approximately 2/10 mile Right onto Magnolia Street Left onto Daughtry Street Cemetery gates are on the left Location within Cemetery: From the main gate, follow main road to largest monument in southwest corner of cemetery N3204.209' W08253.838' 132 1933 - 1937, 1941 - 1943 Portrait of Governor Eugene Talmadge by Boris B. Gordon, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscriptions: Headstone: North Side of Monument: South Side of Monument: EUGENE TALMADGE SEPT. 23, 1884 DEC. 21, 1946 "-- THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD SHALL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH; THEY SHALL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS AS EAGLES; THEY SHALL RUN AND NOT BE WEARY; AND THEY SHALL WALK AND NOT FAINT." ISAIAH 40:31 WITH THAT COURAGE AND FIDELITY WHICH BECOME NOBLE MEN HE BORE TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE HIGHEST PUBLIC TRUST HIS PEOPLE HAD TO BESTOW AS WAS ATTESTED BY HIS ELECTION TO THE GOVERNORSHIP OF HIS NATIVE GEORGIA ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS 133 Eurith Dickinson Rivers Birth December 1, 1895 - June 11, 1967 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Center Point, Arkansas Moved to Georgia after college Highlights of Term: Brought New Deal programs to Georgia Expanded education, welfare and public health services Members of his administration charged with corruption and fraud Left state heavily in debt Additional Information: Editor of The Lanier County News Invested in radio stations in Georgia and Florida Involved with the AntiTalmadge political movement in Georgia State Senator and Representative Georgia Speaker of the House, 1933 1937 Place of Death: Atlanta, Georgia Burial Site: Lakeland Main Cemetery Corner of East Church and South 6th Street Lakeland, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Mausoleum Directions to Cemetery: From I-75 take Exit #39 (GA 37) to downtown Lakeland Left onto South 6th Street Cemetery is on left at intersection with East Church Street Location within Cemetery: Mausoleum is located in the corner of the cemetery formed by East Church Street and South 6th Street with path to it from intersection N3102.591' W08304.190' 134 1937 - 1941 Portrait of Governor E.D. Rivers by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: Inside Mausoleum: EURITH DICKINSON RIVERS, SR. 1895 - 1967 135 Ellis Gibbs Arnall Birth March 20, 1907 - December 13, 1992 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Newnan, Georgia Highlights of Term: Elected to newly-created four-year term at age 35 Lowered voting age to eighteen Eliminated poll tax and paid off the state debt Reformed penal system Restored accreditation to university system Adopted state constitution of 1945 Additional Information: State Representative and Attorney General Successful attorney, author and businessman Place of Death: Newnan, Georgia Burial Site: Oak Hill Cemeter y GA 34 Newnan, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Ledger Directions to Cemetery: From I-85, take Exit #47 - Newnan Drive east 4 miles toward Newnan on GA 34 Enter gates of cemetery on right Note: Cemetery has sections on both sides of road Location within Cemetery: Enter main gate on right Turn right at seventh cross street Arnall plot is on the right N3323.279' W08447.923' 136 1943 - 1947 Portrait of Governor Ellis Gibbs Arnall by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: ELLIS GIBBS ARNALL MAR. 20, 1907 DEC. 13, 1992 GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA 1943 - 1947 (center ledger on left) 137 Melvin Ernest Thompson Birth May 1, 1903 - October 3, 1980 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Millen (now Jenkins County), Georgia Highlights of Term: First elected Lieutenant Governor Named Acting Governor by Georgia Supreme Court Was at a standstill with Georgia Legislature Purchased Jekyll Island for the State of Georgia Additional Information: Teacher, principal and coach Georgia State Superintendent of Schools, 1937 - 1941 Executive Secretary to Governor Ellis Arnall State Revenue Commissioner Businessman and real estate developer in Valdosta Place of Death: At home in Valdosta, Georgia Burial Site: McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens At Riverview Memorial Mausoleum Valdosta, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Private Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Mausoleum with Granite Plaques Directions to Cemetery: From I-75, take Exit #22 - US 41/ GA 7/North Valdosta Road Right onto Washington Road Drive approximately 2 miles Right at second traffic light Cemetery is approximately 1 mile ahead Enter gates of cemetery Location within Cemetery: From the main gates, go approximately 1 mile Veer right at flagpole Mausoleum is approximately 30' ahead Thompson interment is to the right of the portico N3053.716' W08321.424' 138 1947 - 1948 Portrait of Governor M.E. Thompson by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument MELVIN E. THOMPSON, SR. Inscription: MAY 1, 1903 OCT. 3, 1980 139 Herman E. Talmadge Birth August 9, 1913 - March 21, 2002 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Telfair County, Georgia Resided on a farm in Lovejoy, Georgia Highlights of Terms: Took possession of Governor's office in 1947 after the death of his father, but Georgia Supreme Court named newly elected Lieutenant Governorelect M.E. Thompson as governor Won special election in 1948 and regular election in 1950 Added twelfth grade to all public schools Established first state sales tax Doubled teachers' salaries Expanded construction of schools, hospitals, and highways Additional Information: U.S. Senator, 1957-1981 Lieutenant Commander in Navy in WWII Moved to Henry County, Georgia, in 1946 Place of Death: At his home near Lovejoy, Henry County, Georgia Burial Site: Talmadge Farms Near Lovejoy, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Family Cemetery Restricted Access Access: Monument Type: Marble Monument and Slab Bronze Bust (not yet placed) Directions to Restricted Access Cemetery: Location within Cemetery: Enter gate to cemetery Governor Talmadge's grave is straight ahead N3325.772' W08419.581' 140 1948 - 1955 Portrait of Governor Herman Talmadge by Gisbert Palmie, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: (Left marker) HERMAN EUGENE TALMADGE AUGUST 9, 1913 MARCH 21, 2002 "THERE ARE NO SUBSTITUTES FOR WORK, THRIFT, AND SAVINGS." HET 141 S. Marvin Griffin Birth September 4, 1907 - June 13, 1982 & Death Dates: Hometown: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia Highlights of Term: Supported pro-segregation policies and county unit system Purchased Stone Mountain for a state park Increased state appropriations for schools Established Rural Roads Authority Additional Information: Lieutenant Governor, 1948 - 1955 Publisher of Post - Searchlight in Bainbridge Taught at Randolph Macon Academy, Front Royal, Virginia Lieutenant Colonel in World War II State Representative Executive Secretary to Governor Rivers Place of Death: Bainbridge, Georgia Burial Site: Oak City Cemetery Bainbridge, Georgia Cemetery Type/ Municipal Cemetery Public Access Access: Open Daily Monument Type: Granite Marker Granite Base Directions to Cemetery: From the City Square in downtown Bainbridge, continue north on Broad Street for three blocks Turn right and continue for another two blocks Left onto Webster Street Oak City Cemetery is at end of street Enter gates of cemetery Location within Cemetery: From the main gate continue north into cemetery Right at second street Left at second street Griffin family plot is sixth plot on the left N3054.732' W08434.399' 142 1955 - 1959 Portrait of Governor S. Marvin Griffin by George Mandus, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Monument Inscription: MARY ELIZABETH SMITH GRIFFIN "MISS LIB" WIFE OF S. MARVIN GRIFFIN BORN WINCHESTER, VA. NOV. 29, 1905 DIED SEPT. 24, 1970 GRIFFIN SAMUEL MARVIN GRIFFIN 72nd GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA JAN. 11, 1955 - JAN 13, 1959 PUBLISHER - SOLDIER - STATESMAN BORN BAINBRIDGE, GA. SEPT 4, 1907 DIED JUNE 13, 1982 143 Georgia's Living Governors At the time of publication, the men who have served Georgia since 1959 are featured on the following pages: S. Ernest Vandiver, Jr. Birth Date: July 3, 1918 Hometown: Born in Canon, Franklin County, Georgia Resides in Lavonia, Georgia Dates of Term: 1959 - 1963 Highlights of Term: Urged peaceful school integration Oversaw abolishment of county unit system Built Georgia State Archives building Stressed economy and frugality Additional Information: Also served as State Adjutant General, and Executive Secretary to Governor Herman Talmadge Lieutenant Governor, 1955-1959 Pilot in U.S. Air Force Graduate of the University of Georgia 144 Portrait of Governor S. Ernest Vandiver by B.J.M. Pacer, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 145 Carl Edward Sanders Birth Date: Hometown: Dates of Term: Highlights of Term: Additional Information: May 15, 1925 Born in Augusta, Georgia Moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1963 1963 - 1967 Reorganized and expanded Department of Education and University System Appointed first African-Americans to State Patrol and Georgia National Guard State Representative and State Senator Pilot in U.S. Air Force Graduate of the University of Georgia Attorney Lester Garfield Maddox Birth Date: September 30, 1915 Hometown: Born in Atlanta, Georgia Dates of Term: 1967 - 1971 Highlights Assumed office after decision by the of Term: Georgia Legislature Improved prison system Monthly "People's Day" offered everyone access to his office Additional Businessman First former governor Information: to be elected Lieutenant Governor, 1971 - 1975 Internationally known for defense of segregation and property rights First native Atlantan Governor Portrait of Governor Carl Edward Sanders by Charles J. Fox, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 146 Portrait of Governor Lester Garfield Maddox by Bruce Hafley, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. Governor Maddox died on June 25, 2003. He was buried at Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta, Georgia. 147 James Earl Carter, Jr. Birth Date: October 1, 1924 Hometown: Born in Plains, Georgia Dates of Term: 1971 - 1975 Highlights of Term: Streamlined 300 state agencies into 25 departments Unified court system Appointed first woman state judge Equalized state funding for schools Extended state mental health services Additional Information: 2002 Winner of Nobel Peace Prize U.S. President Founder of the Carter Center State Senator U.S. Naval Academy Graduate Author of numerous books George Dekle Busbee Birth Date: August 7, 1927 Hometown: Born inVienna,Georgia Lived inAlbany, Georgia Now resides in Gwinnett County, Georgia Dates of Terms: 1975 - 1983 Highlights of Terms: First governor to serve two four-year terms Established state kindergarten program Provided property tax relief Created Medicaid Services Department Revised state constitution Additional Information: Served as State Representative First majority leader in the House of Representatives Served in the U.S. Navy Graduate of the University of Georgia Attorney Portrait of Governor Jimmy Carter, by Thornton Utz, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 148 Portrait of Governor George Dekle Busbee by Everette Raymond Kinstler, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 149 Joe Frank Harris Birth Date: February 16, 1936 Hometown: Born in Bartow County, Georgia Dates of Terms: 1983 - 1991 Highlights of Terms: Built 140 libraries and the Georgia Dome Doubled the number of correctional facilities Established Quality Based Education system Additional Information: State Representative and chairman of Appropriations Committee Graduate of the University of Georgia Businessman Zell Bryan Miller Birth Date: February 24, 1932 Hometown: Born in Young Harris, Georgia Dates of Terms: 1991 - 1999 Highlights of Terms: Instituted the Hope Scholarship program, financed by the State Lottery Organized Boot Camp program for non-violent criminals Additional Information: U.S. Senator Lieutenant Governor for 16 years Graduate of the University of Georgia Professor at Young Harris College State Senator U.S. Marine Portrait of Governor Joe Frank Harris by John Howard Sanden, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 150 Portrait of Governor Zell Miller by Thomas V. Nash, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 151 Roy E. Barnes Birth Date: March 11, 1948 Hometown: Born in Mableton, Georgia Dates of Term: 1999 - 2003 Highlights of Term: Reformed state education Helped pass "Patient's Bill of Rights" Persuaded General Assembly to create Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to improve roads Additional Information: State Senator State Representative Prosecutor for Cobb County District Attorney's Office Graduate of the University of Georgia Attorney George "Sonny" Perdue Birth Date: December 20, 1946 Hometown: Born in Perry, Georgia Dates of Term: 2003 - present Highlights Assumed office on January 13, 2003 of Term: First Republican to serve as governor since Benjamin F. Conley in 1872 Additional Information: State Senator Graduate of the University of Georgia Veterinarian Owner of Houston Fertilizer & Grain and Agrowstar, Inc. U.S. Air Force Portrait of Governor Roy Barnes, by Carol Baxter Kirby, courtesy of Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State. 152 Portrait of Governor Sonny Perdue, courtesy of Georgia Office of the Governor. 153 End Notes Governor John Adam Treutlen, page 14: From new research by Helene M. Kastinger Riley, John Adam Treutlen: The European Heritage of Georgia's First Governor (Greenville: Sagas Publishing, 1999). Governor Edward Telfair, page 34: Tombstone is in error. Governor Telfair's obituary, the Savannah City death records, and several published biographical references put his age at death at 71 or 72, not 64. Thus, making his birthdate ca. 1735. Governor Charles Jones Jenkins, page 84: Tombstone is in error. Obituary indicates death was June 14th, 1883, at 10pm, not June 13th. Atlanta Constitution, Saturday, June 16, 1883, page 1. Governor Benjamin F. Conley, page 90: Tombstone is in error. Obituary indicates he was born in 1815, not 1816. Atlanta Journal, January 11, 1886. Governor James Milton Smith, page 92: Tombstone is in error. All contemporary biographical materials indicate 1823 as his year of birth, not 1824. Special Notes This project was initiated by Governor Roy Barnes and funded by the State of Georgia. Coordinated by the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia's Governors' Gravesites Field Guide was produced by The Jaeger Company of Gainesville, Georgia (Tevi Taliaferro Henson, Project Manager; Brian LaBrie, Assistant). Thanks to Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr., Dr. Richard Cloues, and Dr. W. Ray Luce of the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and to Commissioner Lonice C. Barrett of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for leading this project. Special thanks to Dr. James F. Cook for his guidance and review. Thanks also to Mrs. Dorothy Olson and the staff of the Georgia Capitol Museum, Office of Secretary of State, for their assistance, including the use of many of the governors' portraits. We also appreciate the use of portraits from the Georgia Division of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State, and the University of Georgia Libraries. 154 155 Georgia County Index* Baldwin County 1 Mitchell, David Brydie Barrow County 2 Russell, Richard B. Bibb County 3 Colquitt, Alfred Holt 4 Harris, Nathaniel Edwin 5 Towns, George Washington Burke County 6 Emanuel, David Chatham County 7 Bulloch, Archibald 8 Elbert, Samuel 9 Gwinnett, Button 10 Tattnall, Jr., Josiah 11 Telfair, Edward Clarke County 12 Cobb, Howell 13 Lumpkin, Wilson Cobb County 14 Clark, John 15 McDonald, Charles James Coweta County 16 Arnall, Ellis Gibbs 17 Atkinson, William Yates Decatur County 18 Griffin, Samuel Marvin Elbert County 19 Heard, Stephen Fulton County 20 Brown, Joseph Emerson 21 Brown, Joseph Mackey 22 Dorsey, Hugh Manson 23 Gordon, John B. 24 Northen, William J. 25 Slaton, John Marshall 26 Smith, Hoke Greene County 27 Early, Peter Hall County 28 Candler, Allen Daniel 29 Smith, James Milton Hancock County 30 Rabun, William 156 Page 52 130 96 120 76 46 12 34 14 48 36 78 68 60 72 136 108 142 26 82 116 122 104 106 118 114 54 110 94 56 Henry County 31 Talmadge, Herman Eugene Jackson County 32 Hardman, Lamartine Griffin Jefferson County 33 Johnson, Herschel V. Lanier County 34 Rivers, Eurith Dickinson Lowndes County 35 Thompson, Melvin Ernest Meriwether County 36 Terrell, Joseph Meriwether Muscogee County 37 Johnson, James Oglethorpe County 38 Gilmer, George Rockingham Richmond County 39 Conley, Benjamin F. 40 Crawford, George Walker 41 Hall, Lyman 42 Jenkins, Charles Jones 43 Mathews, George 44 Milledge, John 45 Schley, William 46 Walton, George Spalding County 47 Boynton, James Stoddard Taliaferro County 48 Stephens, Alexander Hamilton Telfair County 49 Talmadge, Eugene Treutlen County 50 Troup, George Michael Walton County 51 McDaniel, Henry Dickerson 52 Walker, Clifford Mitchell Washington County 53 Hardwick, Thomas William 54 Irwin, Jared Wilkes County 55 Talbot, Matthew Page 140 128 80 134 138 112 84 66 92 74 32 86 38 50 70 22 100 98 132 62 102 126 124 42 58 * The number in front of each governor's name corresponds to the location on the map on pages 158 - 159. 157 Map of Governors' Graves 28, 29 32 14, 2 15 16,17 31 47 51,52 20,21, 22,23, 24,25, 26 36 37 3,4,5 * The number in each county corresponds to the governor's name listed in the county index on pages 156 - 157. 12,13 19 38 55 48 27 30 1 33 6 53,54 50 39,40,41,42, 43,44,45,46 7,8,9, 10,11 49 18 35 115588 34 115599 More Information For more information, please refer to the following resources: Abbot, W.W. Royal Governors of Georgia, 1754-1775. Chapel Hill, NC: UNC Press, 1959. Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia: www.cviog.uga.edu/projects/gainfo Site features general statistics of Georgia and many articles about Georgia history. Coleman, Kenneth, Editor. Dictionary of Georgia Biography. Athens, GA: UGA Press, 1983. Cook, James F. The Governors of Georgia, 1754-1995. Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 1995. Find-A-Grave Website: www.findagrave.com Famous graves, as well as political gravesites. Political Graveyard: www.politicalgraveyard.com Covers politicians throughout the nation. Secretary of State's Office: www.sos.state.ga.us Chronological listings and portraits of the governors, general history and trivia, and virtual tour of the State Capitol. Knight, Lucian Lamar. Georgia's Landmarks, Memorials and Legends. Atlanta, GA: Byrd Printing Company, 1914. 160