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Note: "A Short History of Sumter County Formerly a Portion of Lee County" by Joseph Absolom Cobb "Americus Daily Press" December 16, 1902 In 1829 the country began to be settled up pretty thick. Lovett B. Smith, William Jordan, who is now living, Ebenezer J. Cottle, Joseph H. Daniel, S. Montgomery, William Pilcher, S. Dozier and W. Reed settled in and around what was known as Pond Town. [called Pond Town in 1855. Became part of Schley County when it was created in 1857; Pondtown no longer existed after 1859. - vjf ] * 1850 Census- The 30th Dist., Sumter Co., GA; pg. 182A HH as of June 1, 1850 - Enumerated Sept 25, 1850 - HH #513-513 Thomas C. Lamar, 29, M, Physcian, GA Mary, 21, F, GA Mary, 3, F, GA Orfilia, 1, M, GA * 1860 Census - The 27th District, Sumter Co., GA; P. O. Americus; pg. 467; HH as of June 1, 1860 - Enumerated Sept 23,1860 - HH #786-792 T. C. Lamar, 35, M, Physcian, $20,000/$50,000, GA M. E., 28, F, GA Orfila, 11, M, GA, attd sch w/in yr Charles W., 8, M. GA. attd sch w/in yr Imogene, 5, F, GA Peter, 3, M, GA John, 3 mos, M, GA * 1870 Census - The 27th Dist. - City of Americus, Sumter Co., GA; pg. 292B HH as of June 1, 1870 - Enumerated June 6, 1870 - #115-115 Lewis F. W. Andrews, 65, M W, Editor & Physcian, Penn Mary E. Andrews, 38, F W, Keeps House, $4000 / $2000, GA Lou L. Andrews, 2, M W, GA Orfila V. Lamar, 21, M W, Bookkeeper, blank / $800, GA Charles W. Lamar, M W, Farmer, GA Imogene Lamar, 15, F W, at home, GA, attd sch w/in yr Peter Lamar, 12, M W, At School, GA, attd sch w/in yr * 1880 Census - City of Americus - 27 Dist. G. M., Sumter Co., GA; ED 93, pg. 98B HH as of June 1, 1880 - Enumerated June 16, 1880 - HH #138-162 Orphila Lamar, W M, 29. S, Book Keeper, GA GA GA Tookie, W F, 20, Sister, S, Keeping Home, GA GA GA (I think this is Imogene) Lee, W M, 12, Brother, S, At School, GA GA GA (1/2 brother - last name s/b Andrews) * Oak Grove Cemetery Sexton's Report (1867-1902) submitted by Alan Anderson The Old Cemetery, Old Graveyard or Old Yard is Founders Memorial Park. Burial Date; Name; Age; Lot-Section; City Resident (unless other- wise stated). 28th July 1878 - Mrs. Mary E. Andrews 46 yrs #38 SW - - - Oak Grove Cemetery Sexton's Reports 1903-1956 Alan Anderson, compiler Name Age at Death Occupation Residence * = Americus Date of Death Lot-Section Location on Lot Remarks Charles W. LAMAR 59 - * 8/7/12 36 SW SW Cor Josephine Elizabeth LAMAR 53 - West Point GA 9/20/15 36 SW Middle West Orfila V. LAMAR 85 - Columbus GA 12/24/33 38 SW - Mrs. Sallie M. LAMAR 78 - Columbus GA 10/27/36 36 NE - * Sumter Co., GA. Index to Wills (1831-1900) Page 995 DAVIS, MARY (of Schley Co) Son-in-law: Thomas C. Lamar for his wife, Mary E. Lamar & Children. not named. Probated: 4/8/1863. Page 1007 SMITH, LOVETT B. wife: Mary. Sons: Charlton F. & Seaborn A. Smith. Daughters: Susan Louisa SOLOMONS & Mary Elizabeth LAIMAR. Daughter-in-law: Martha Smith, widow of Jackson L. Smith & their children: Robert Henry, Sarah E. & Lovett B. Smith. Dr. Thomas C. Lamar, relationship not given. Signed 1/7/1851: No probate date.
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