Born : Oct. 24, 1803Married : Mar 01, 1827Died : Sep 10, 1901 in Newton Co, GABorn: BEF 1740 in Northern Ireland Mother: Nancy GrierSpouse 1: Harriet Matilda SimontonFather : Felix SimontonSpouse 2: Elizabeth L.A. RussellMarried : Apr 18, 1839 in Newton Co, GAChildren of Alfred & Harriet
1. Baldwin LIVINGSTON 1825Born: WFT Est. 1825-1852Birth: 3 Nov 1828 in Newton County Georgia Married : Thomas Jefferson Mercer/1826Death: 2 DEC 1894 in Newton County Georgia Burial: Westview Cemt. Monticello, GeorgiaChildren of Alfred Leonidas Livingston & Elizabeth L.A. Russell
Birth: 3 APR 1832 Burial : Bethany Presbyterian Church near Covington , Newton Co GAEvent: Comment 2 Confederate Veteran Event: Comment 3 GA. House of Representatives (1875/76/78/79) Event: Comment 4 GA. Senate (1882/83) Married : 18 DEC 1847 Spouse : Martha Chamberlain GriffinBorn : 9 MAR 1832 Death: 18 MAY 1912Livingston, Leonidas F.- Quartermaster Sergeant. See private Co. F.
Brother-in-law of Thomas Jefferson Mercer
Livingston, Leonidas Felix - Enlisted as a private in Co. A Cobb's Legion Ga. Inf. September 1861. Transferred to Co. F 42nd Regiment Ga. Inf. March 4, 1862. Appointed Quartermaster Sergeant in 1862; A. Q. M. April 15, 1862. Transferred. Surrendered at Atlanta, Ga. May 24, 1865.
Children of Leonidas Felix LIVINGSTON & Martha Chamberlain GUFFIN 1. Alfred S. LIVINGSTON Born: 29 JUL 18502. Laura Frances LIVINGSTONBirth: 4 MAR 1852 in Georgia Death: 1896 in Newton Co., GA, buried in Bethany Cemetery 3. Harriet Ophelia LIVINGSTON Born: 10 JUL 18544. Sarah Elizabeth LIVINGSTON Born: 8 DEC 18565. William Breckenridge LIVINGSTON Born: 22 DEC 18586. Mary Alice LIVINGSTON Born: 20 MAR 18617. Leonidas W. LIVINGSTON Born: 26 JUL 18638. Grier Quigg LIVINGSTON Born: 8 MAR 18669. Robert L. LIVINGSTON Born: 8 JUN 187010. Walter LIVINGSTON Born: WFT Est. 1851-1879Name: Leonidas Felix Livingston , Residence: Newton County, Georgia
Enlistment Date: 04 March 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Georgia
Unit Numbers: 393 393
Service Record: Promoted to Full Quartermaster Sergeant (1862)
Enlisted in Company A, Cobb's Legion Regiment Georgia on 15 September 1861.
Enlisted as a Private on 04 March 1862
Transferred Company A, Cobb's Legion Regiment Georgia on 04 March 1862
Transferred in Company F, 42nd Infantry Regiment Georgia on 04 March 1862.
Promoted to Full Asst. Qtrmstr. on 15 April 1862
Surrendered Company F, 42nd Infantry Regiment Georgia on 24 May 1865 in Atlanta, GA
22 | 641 641 | Leonidas Livingston | 19 M | Farmer 250 | Geo
23 | 641 641 | Martha Livingston | 18 F |
430 25 Livingston Alford S. 8 Ga. pg00426.txt
482 34 Livingston Alfred 57 Ga. pg00477.txt
411 31 Livingston Eliza 43 Ga. pg00409.txt
482 35 Livingston Eliza L. 48 S.C. pg00477.txt
411 33 Livingston John 18 Ga. pg00409.txt
430 26 Livingston L. F. 6 Ga. pg00426.txt
430 23 Livingston L. F. 28 Ga. pg00426.txt
482 40 Livingston Louisa L. 16 Ga. pg00477.txt
482 39 Livingston Lucilla L. 18 Ga. pg00477.txt
411 34 Livingston Margaret A. 14 Ga. pg00409.txt
430 24 Livingston Martha C. 28 Ga. pg00426.txt
483 2 Livingston Martha S. 12 Ga. pg00477.txt
482 37 Livingston Mary L. 20 Ga. pg00477.txt
411 32 Livingston Octavia J. 23 Ga. pg00409.txt
430 27 Livingston Ophelia H. 4 Ga. pg00426.txt
411 30 Livingston R. B. 46 Ga. pg00409.txt
482 36 Livingston Sarah E. 26 Ga. pg00477.txt
430 28 Livingston Sarah E. 2 Ga. pg00426.txt
483 1 Livingston Thomas B. 14 Ga. pg00477.txt
482 38 Livingston William L. 24 Ga. pg00477.txt
430 29 Livingston Wm. B. 1 Ga. pg00426.txt
1850 Federal Census Newton County, Georgia (File 7 of 15)
20 | 588 588 | Alferd Livingston | 48 M | Farmer 1500 | Geo | |
21 | 588 588 | Eliza Livingston | 34 F | | SC | | L152 |
22 | 588 588 | Sarah Livingston | 16 F | | Geo | X |
23 | 588 588 | William Livingston | 14 M | | Geo | X |
24 | 588 588 | Mary Livingston | 10 F | | Geo | X | L152
25 | 588 588 | Linalla Livingston | 8 F | | Geo | X | L152
26 | 588 588 | Eliza Livingston | 6 F | | Geo | | L152 |
27 | 588 588 | Thomas Livingston | 4 M | | Geo | | 28 | 588 588 | Martha Livingston | 2 F | | Geo | | L152
29 | 588 588 | Harriet Livingston | 2/12 F | | Geo
1860 Census Newton Ga
34 645 617 Livingston Alfred 57 M . Farmer 3,500 14,400 Ga. . . . . .
35 645 617 Livingston Eliza L. 48 F . . . . S.C. . . . . .
36 645 617 Livingston Sarah E. 26 F . . . . Ga. . . . . .
37 645 617 Livingston Mary L. 20 F . . . . Ga. . . . . .
38 645 617 Livingston William L. 24 F . Book Agent . 1,500 Ga. . . . . .
39 645 617 Livingston Lucilla L. 18 F . . . . Ga. . X . . .
40 645 617 Livingston Louisa L. 16 F . . . . Ga. . X . . .1 645 617 Livingston Thomas B. 14 M . . . . Ga. . X . . .
2 645 617 Livingston Martha S. 12 F . . . . Ga. . X
1860 census newton co ga
23 266 263 Livingston L. F. 28 M . Farmer 3,*** 360 Ga. . . . . .
24 266 263 Livingston Martha C. 28 F . . . . Ga. . . . . .
25 266 263 Livingston Alford S. 8 M . . . . Ga. . X . . .
26 266 263 Livingston L. F. 6 F . . . . Ga. . X . . .
27 266 263 Livingston Ophelia H. 4 F . . . . Ga. . . . . .
28 266 263 Livingston Sarah E. 2 F . . . . Ga. . . . . .
29 266 263 Livingston Wm. B. 1 M . . . . Ga. . .
1920 Newton Co Census
Livingston William B. Head O F M W 61 M . . . . Yes Yes Georgia
Livingston Susan C. Wife . . F W 58 M . . . . Yes Yes Georgia
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LIVINGSTON, Leonidas Felix, a Representative from Georgia; born near Covington, Newton County, GA., April 3, 1832; attended the common schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits; entered the Confederate Army as a private in August 1861 and served throughout the Civil War; resumed agricultural pursuits in Newton County, GA.; member of the State house of representatives in 1876, 1877, and 1879-1881; served in the State senate in 1882 and 1883; vice president of the Georgia State Agricultural Society for eleven years and president four years; president of the Georgia State Alliance for three years; elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second and to the nine succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1891-March 3, 1911); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1910; again engaged in agricultural pursuits in Newton County; died in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1912; interment in Bethany Church Cemetery, near Covington, GA.
LIVINGSTON, Leonidas Felix, representative, was born in Newton county, GA., April 3, 1832; son of Alfred and Harriet M. Livingston, and grandson of Adam Livingston of Scotch ancestry who immigrated from the north of Ireland and served under General Washington during the Revolutionary war. He was educated in the public schools of his native county and at an early age assisted on his father's farm. He served ass private in the Confederate army in Cobb's legion in 1861; under Bragg in the West in 1862, and remained in the army until the close of the war in 1865, and thereafter engaged in farming in Kings, GA. He was a representative in the Georgia legislature, 1876-77 and 1879-81, and a member of the state senate in 1882 and 1883, and was chairman of the committee on agriculture in both the house and senate. He was a Democratic representative from a Georgia district in the 52d, 53d, 54th, 55th, 56th 57th, and 58th congresses, 1891-1905. He was a member of the executive committee of the State Agricultural society, 1869-71, vice-president of the society, 1871-84, and president, 1884-88; and was president of the State Alliance of Georgia, 1888-90. He often served as delegate to the general assembly of the Presbyterian church and made a national reputation in his debate with the Rev. S. K. Smoot in St. Louis, Mo., in 1887.
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Co Leonidas Livingston was born April 3, 1832 in Newton County and in 1850 was married to Miss Martha Chamberlain Griffin and has 5 children 3 boys & 2 Girls
Col L.F. Livingston
Col L.F. Livingston won the 1883 US Congressional 5 th District race by 116 votes over Col Hulsey in Atlanta GA.
L. F. Livingston member of Georgia House of Representives inJan 1875
Notes :
Alfred Leonidas Livingston, born 24 Oct 1803 in Greene Co., GA, died 10 September 1901, son of Adam Livingston and Nancy Grier. He wrote that his father was a Rev. Soldier and fought (from VA) in the Battle of Kings Mountain, SC. Alfred served as Sheriff of Newton County in 1832 and again in 1836.
Source: HISTORY OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA
Compiled by the Newton County Historical Society
Copyright 1988 by the Newton County Historical Society.
Sex: M
Birth: 24 OCT 1803 1
Death: 10 SEP 1901 1
Occupation: Farmer 1
Residence: Newton Co. GA. (1832) 1
Event: Ethnicity/Religon. Presbyterian 1
Event: Comment 2 Sheriff of Newton Co. GA. (1832/36) 1
Event: Comment 2 One of the Founders of the Bethany Presbyterian Church 1
Event: Comment 3 GA. House of Representatives (1845/46) 1
Event: Comment 4 Livingston School was named after Alfred Livingston 1
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Other Information:
Birth Year <1803>
Birthplace GA
Age 77
Occupation Farmer
Marital Status M <Married>
Race W <White>
Head of Household Alfred LIVINGSTON
Relation Self
Father's Birthplace IRE
Mother's Birthplace SCO
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Census Place Cedar Shoals, Newton, Georgia
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Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Alfred LIVINGSTON Self M Male W 77 GA Farmer IRE SCO
Eliza LIVINGSTON Wife M Female W 67 SC Keeps House SC IRE
William S. LIVINGSTON Son W Male W 44 GA At Home --- ---
Susan BAKER Other W Female B 33 GA Servant --- ---
Bella BAKER Other S Female B 6 GA --- ---
James L. BAKER Other S Male B 3 GA --- ---
Edward BAKER Other S Male B 1 GA --- ---
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Census Place Cedar Shoals, Newton, Georgia
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Page Number 69A
Bethany Church Cemetery
Near Covington, Newton County, Georgia
Leonidas Felix Livingston (1832-1912) -- also known as Leonidas F. Livingston -- of Covington, Newton County, Ga. Born near Covington, Newton County, Ga., April 3, 1832. Democrat. Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War; member of Georgia state house of representatives, 1876; member of Georgia state senate, 1882; U.S. Representative from Georgia 5th District, 1891-1911. Died in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1912. Interment at Bethany Church Cemetery. See also: congressional biography.
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The Georgia Enterprise, June 17, 1887
Mr. Walter Livingston, son of Hon. L. F. Livingston, died at his home in Oak
Hill district, Monday night. He had been sick a long time with consumption. He
leaves a wife and many dear ones to mourn his death. A good and noble young man
has been called away. May he rest sweetly.
The Georgia Enterprise, May 17, 1888
DESERVED TRIBUTE TO A MOST WORTHY MAN
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in counsel of the ungodly, nor
standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”
On Friday, May 11, 1888, our esteemed friend and brother, Robert B.
Livingston, passed away, full of years and truly mourned by his relatives and
friends. He was born in Jefferson County, Ga., December 20, 1813, therefore, at
the time of his death he was 74 years, 4 months and 12 days old. His father
was one of the early settlers of Newton County, having settled the plantation
owned by our friend at his death, when Robert was a little boy, therefore it
may well be said that Robert was raised in the county of Newton. He came of
sturdy stock, known at all times for their sterling integrity and virtue.
Robert had only such education as the common schools in the neighborhood
afforded, and he only received a very primitive education, but being a man of
strong common sense he improved his talents from time to time, until the Angel
of Death summoned him hence, and he had so lived that it brought no terror to
his believing heart. Notwithstanding he was an uneducated man, he was a strong
believer in schools and learning, giving all his children a collegiate
education. In his early manhood he married Miss Eliza McLaughlin, a most
estimable lady, who still survives him. The issue of this marriage was three
daughters and one son, who lived to be grown, the daughters graduating at the
S. M. F. College in Covington and the son, John, at Emory College, in Oxford.
Just as the shadow of the war clouds began to be seen above the horizon of our
beloved country, he like most of the flower of our land, responded to the call
of States Rights and went to Virginia with the first company that left Newton
County, and I am told that there is not a member of that company but who will
bear testimony to the valor and worth of John, who was stricken down by the
enemies bullet and now sleeps in an honored soldier’s grave under Virginia soil.
Two of his daughters have gone hence; however rejoicing in the hope and
religion of Jesus Christ, only one daughter is left, but she can take her
Christian mother by the hand and say, “it is well, they have only gone before,
we will meet them soon, if we continue steadfast in the faith,” and may this
finally be united again in that land where there is no death nor parting.
Mr. Livingston was a man of marked character, he was known by his
acquaintances and associates as a man of uncompromising honor, his word was
sufficient to establish any fact, it was a saying among men, that if Uncle
Robt. Livingston said so it was the truth.
In early life he joined the Methodist Church and was ever faithful to his
religious professions, following with child like simplicity the commands of
his Master. He was always ready with heart and hand to help the church, a
regular attendant on church services, and constant member of Sunday School. In
his death our church has lost one of her strongest pillars and most devoted
members.
There is another organization that feels deeply his loss. I allude to the
Masonic fraternity, he was a true and tried mason, never failing to respond to
the requirements of the order, his brethren of the craft took charge of his
body at his residence in Covington, and sorrowfully carried it to the family to
the family burying ground, with Masonic ceremonies and honors, and if there has
ever been a man entitled to such burial, it was Robt. B. Livingston, and may he
rest in peace, until summoned by a risen Savior to inherit a place in “that
house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” L. L. M. Covington, Ga.,
May 15th, ‘88
The Georgia Enterprise, February 21, 1889
DEATH’S SAD ROLL
Mrs. Livingston, wife of our venerable old friend, Alfred Livingston,
Esq., died at her husbands residence, in Cedar Shoals district, last Sunday
morning, February 17. She was a most excellent Christian lady, beloved by all
who knew her. May she sleep sweetly.
The Covington News
MR. R. W. CAMPBELL PRESENTS THE NEWS WITH A
LIST OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS SINCE 1823
While attending the present session of the Legislature, Representative
R. W. Campbell, learned that he could secure the names of the Representatives
and Senators from this district since 1823. This he did, and with his
compliments, we are pleased to ______ ________ ________.
Next week it is our intention to publish a list of Senators from this
district.
The following is the names of the Representatives from Newton County
for the past ninety- three years;
1845.................................Lawrence Baker
.....................................Alfred Livingston
1875-6...............................L. B. Anderson
.....................................L. F. Livingston
1878-9...............................L. B. Anderson
.....................................L. F. Livingston
The Georgia Enterprise, November 7, 1873
DIED
At the residence of her brother-in-law, Dr. A. C. W. Travis, in Conyers,
at about seven o'clock p. m. on the 5th inst., of Typhoid Fever, Miss OCTAVIA
J., daughter of Robert Livingston, Esq., of Covington.
Beloved by all and carrying quiet happiness into every circle blessed by
her association, the hearts smitten by her removal from earth, are only numbered
by the extent of her acquaintance. Eminently pious and exemplary in her
deportment, her loss is deplored by the M. E. Church whose membership she
adorned and the whole commmunity mingle their tears with those of the smitten
relatives. The only light which can pierce the shroud of our sorrow emanates
from the blessed Star of Bethlehem, whose healing beams were her unfailing
solace amid all the trials of earth. There is balm for even this deep affliction
in resignation to His will, who is too wise to err, too good to be unkind.
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The Georgia Enterprise
The following named persons have been appointed by the Ordinary of Newton
County as processioners of land, for the districts specified, viz--
L. F. Livingston, C. W. Turner, and W. G. Jones
August 2001
This is a small cemetery on Cowan Road, off of Salem Road. Very old and
gated, but one of the stones was still broke off.
Dora Thomas Livingston
born: November 17, 1870
died: February 5, 1951
Octavia Heath Livingston
born: January 1, 1880
died: December 3, 1945
Double Headstone:
Mary F. Livingston Lauren B. Livingston
born: May 16 1842 born: December 13, 1841
died: December 18, 1906 died: December 29, 1913
Livingston Maddox
(Livie)
1900-1966
Small unmarked stone
Anna U. Livingston (This one was very hard to read, so I may have gotten
something wrong.)
born: 1848
died May 1835
small broken stone with the Initials: A B L
another small unmarked stone, not broken.
Kenna
MUSTER ROLL OF COMPANY H, 3d REGIMENT
GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
ARMY NORTHERN VIRGINIA
C. S. A.
NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA
The Georgia Enterprise, Apr. 18, 1902
MRS. LIVINGSTON DEAD
Mrs. F. P. Livingston, aged seventy years, died at her home in Oxford,
at 6 o'clock, Saturday morning, after a short illness. She is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. J. P. Crumley, of Atlanta, and was a devout
Christian from her youth. The funeral took place at the family residence
at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Sunday. Interment in Northside cemetery, this
city.
Georgia Enterprise Oct. 1, 1896
Mr. James C. Conley, of Atlanta, died on Sept. 22. His body was brought to
Oxford for burial. He was a son in law of Mr. Joseph Livingston, of this city.
He was an excellent man. He leaves a wife and three children and many friends
to mourn his death.
Georgia Enterprise, June 18, 1896
DEATH'S SAD ROLL
Mrs. Emma Richards, wife of Hon. ?. H. Richards, departed this life at their
home, near Kings, on Sunday evening, June 14. She was a daughter of Congressman
Livingston, and was one of the noblest and best ladies in Newton county. To
know her was to admire and love her. She had a kind word for everybody and was
always generous to the poor and needy. She made home happy and was the joy
and pride, the idol, as it were, of every member of her household. She was
a gentle Christian lady, being a consistent and useful member of Bethany
Presbyterian church, at which cemetery her body was laid to rest on Monday.
The sympathy of all our people are with the husband, children and kindred
in their time of sorrow over the death of their precious loved one.
Mrs. Richards died of typho malaria contracted while visiting her son Edward
in Washington City, who died with the same disease on May 22nd.
The Enterprise, Jan. 21, 1887
DEATH'S SAD ROLL
Mrs. Jane Beggs, an old lady who has been making her home at the residence of
Mr. Robt. B. Livingston, died on Saturday last, and was buried in the old
cemetery in Covington, Sunday afternoon.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/newton/obits/b/ob5742beatie.txt
Mr. Beatie Dead
Mr. D. A. Beatie, died at his home in Atlanta last Tuesday. He had reached
his sixty-sixth year and was one of the oldest and most influential men in
Atlanta.
He was a member of the board of education, from the time of its
organization until it was abolished last spring to give place to the present
board; and while a member of that educational body rendered valuable services
to the city of Atlanta. He has been prominent in local politics for many years,
and was at one time a member of the city council.
He was born in New York, and moved South and resided here in Newton for a
number of years, and was not only an able instuctor but universally liked by
all. He married the sister of Congressman L. F. Livingston. In the death of
Prof Beatie Atlanta loses one of her most influential men, while the State
loses one of her best men.
The Georgia Enterprise, August 11, 1899
MEMORIAL
Walter L. King, the subject of this sketch, was born at Kings, Newton
County, Georgia, June 20, 1887, and departed this life June 27, 1899, being
twelve years and seven days old. His remains were laid to rest in Bethany
cemetery on the following day, the Rev. T. B. Trenholm officiating.
Walter was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. King and grandson of Col. and
Mrs. L. F. Livingston. He was sick about four weeks with typhoid fever, and
bore his sufferings, which were exceedingly great at times, with remarkable
fortitude and patience for one so young. The writer was with him a good deal
during his illness, and never once heard a murmur escape his lips.
As a son he was dutiful and affectionate. As a brother he was generous and
kind. As a friend he was ever faithful and true. As a companion he was lovable
in character and very considerate of others. As a Sunday School pupil he was
ever at his post of duty with well prepared lessons. As a literary pupil he was
bright, truthful, industrious, preserving and ambitious. He always ranked with
the best in his class and rarely ever recited an imperfect lesson. In many
studies he could cope with other pupils several years his senior. His example
was always worthy of emulation by his classmates. Being of a social and amiable
disposition, he was a genial favorite with his playmates and his teachers.
While Walter was not a member of any church by profession, he was by
baptism, and never hesitated to express his faith in God and a hope of Heaven.
In many respects he was a model boy, and doubtless the sweet poem of his short
life here on earth, has already been set to music by an angel choir. We mourn
his death not as those who have no hope; for we do hope to meet him in that
brighter and better world be beyond. We believe that our loss has been Walter’s
eternal gain. It has been said that death loves a shining mark and in this case
it does seem true. While we miss his sunny smiles and bright cheerful face, we
bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all thing wells.
“You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will;
But the scent of the roses will linger there still.”
C. P. A.
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The Georgia Enterprise, Oct. 9, 1874
Mr. W. D. Elliott, was married to Miss S. P. Jones on the 23d of Sept. L. F.
Livingston, N. P. officiated. We hope this young couple may find every comfort
and reap every reward that married life justly entitles them to.
The Georgia Enterprise
Drawn for March Term, Newton Superior Court, 1903
J. H. Loyd J. Henry Carroll
H. B. Rogers N. C. Carr
W. H. Ogletree J. E. Cook
T. J. Edwards M. G. Turner
J. L. Stephenson Robt. Childs
H. J. Boggus J. F. Henderson
T. G. Berry J. J. Corley
C. A. Banks W. T. Patrick
J. A. Scott R. P. Lester Jr.
J. L. Hays J. M. Dearing
E. N. Dabney B. G. Guinn
W. A. Ellington J. T. Lassiter
J. D. Curtis W. B. Livingston
J. C. Harwell C. C. Brooks
F. R. Porter C. E. Cook
Travers Jurors
Drawn for March Term, Newton Superior Court, 1903
J. W. ?????? Alonzo Banks
Walter Evans A. N. Hays
A. R. Bowers J. J. Mosely
J. B. Smith G. W. Peters
J. B. Hodge G. D. Heard
R. E. Stacy C. A. Clark
J. A. Carson B. F. Camp
J. W. Pitts D. A. Thompson Sr.
Lee Pickett W. H. Wells
H. C. Hyatt E. H. Adams
J. T. Smith W. P. Odum
Thos. N. Skelton M. C. Lazenby
J. W. Branham O. C. Cole?
R. L. Brown W. J. Hays
I. W. Brown C. S. Elliott
T. C. Swann H. B. Thompson
D. A. Thompson Jas A. Grant
N. S. Turner L. F. Stephenson
The following named persons were drawn in open court to serve as Grand
Jurors at the March Term, 1926, Newton Superior Court.
R. H. Guinn
R. W. Boggus
E. B. Nelson
J. R. Meador
H. B. Rogers
Boyce Davis
M. A. Smith
G. Q. Livingston
Newton County GaArchives News.....Married January 29 1869
On the 12th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. I. On the 12th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. I.
L. Quigg, Mr. T. S. BLACK to Miss LONIE LIVINGSTON, all of this county.
CITATION
GEORGIA- NEWTON COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has applied to the Ordinary of
said county for leave to sell lands belonging to the estate of Mrs. LAURA F.
RICHARDS, deceased, for the payment of debts and distribution among the heirs.
Said application will be heard at the reular term of the court of Ordinary
Georgia Enterprise
Covington, Ga., Feb. 5, 1895
At the call of G. W. W. Stone, temporary president of the Protective
Association of Cotton Planters of Newton county met in the court house at
11 o'clock a. m. today. After stating the objects of the meeting the temporary
president resigned. J. W. King was then elected permanent president, and D.
H. Mobley, secretary.
On motion of O. W. Stewart, a committe composed of one from each militia
district in the county, was appointed by the president to ascertain the
percentage of farmers in their respective districts who are willing to
pledge themselves to reduce their cotton acreage 25 per cent for the association
on Saturday, February 16th, at a meeting to be held at the court house 10
o'clock a. m.
Downs..............G. Q. Livingston
Newton-Rockdale-Walton County GaArchives News.....NEWTON'S SENATORS SINCE THE YEAR 1822 July 27 1916
Georgia Enterprise
Spring Term, 1869
The Jury after a careful examination of the various interests of the
county find them generally in good condition.
The Public Records we find correctly and neatly kept, and the accounts and
vouchers of the Treasurer accurate.
The Public Records are in good condition except the outside Lock on the
Jail.
We find it necessary, however, to call the attention of the proper
authorities to a few exceptions to the general condition.
Some of the roads are without commissioners and in some localities in very
bad order.
We respectfully call the attention of the Mayor and Council of Covington
to some of the streets leading from the place.
We recommend that the Bridge known as Brown’s Bridge be immediately
repaired.
We recommend that T. Camp be paid twenty-five dollars for repairs made by him
on the Bridge known as Bagby’s.
We recommend that the Ordinary make an effort in connection with the proper
authorities of Butts County to have a Toll Bridge built on the county line at
the place known as Man’s.
Also, that the Ordinary keep up at the expense of the county the Bridges now
kept up on the main Roads, and to permit parties to build Toll Bridges at any
other points they may desire.
We recommend that the Ordinary levy a tax necessary for Jury and other county
purposes.
The Jury take this opportunity to express their thanks to his Honor Judge
Green, and the Solicitor, for their uniform kindness and courtesy to this body,
and the efficient manner in which they have discharged their duties.
Resolved, that we request the city papers to publish these Presentments.
LEONIDAS LIVINGSTON, Foreman
Georgia Enterprise
Covington, Ga., July 13th, 1896.
After consolidating the votes of the Primary Election held on Saturday, July
11th, for the purpose of nominating County Officers, United States Senator
and Representative of Legislature for the Democratic Party.
The following persons having received a majority of the votes cast in
said Primary, are declared the Nominees of the Democratic Party of Newon County:
CHARLES F. CRISP, For United States Senator.
L. F. LIVINGSTON, For Congress,5th dist.
DR. J. A. STEWART,For State Senator.
R. U. HARDEMAN, For Representative
JAMES M. BELCHER, For Ordinary
L. O. WRIGHT, For Sheriff.
JOHN B. DAVIS, For Clerk Superior Court
JOHN F. HENDERSON, For County Treasurer
R. L. LOYD, For Tax Collector
JOHN W. STEPHENSON, For Tax Receiver
RICHARD B. BROWN, For Coroner
W. A. ADAMS, For County Surveyor
T. A. PERRY, J. W. SOCKWELL, W. C. NOWELL, W.S. RAMSEY, J. LUTHER HAYS, For
County Commissioners.
T. J. SPEER, Chairman, Dem. Ex. Com. N. C.
The Enterprise, November 28, 1884
On Tuesday next, December 2nd, five Democratic delegates from each militia
district in the county will meet in Covington for the purpose of nominating a
full ticket of county officers. We have no suggestions to make to this
convention, for we are confident that most of the delegates will do what they
believe to be for the best interest of the party. The following is a list of the
delegates chosen on Saturday last:
Town District
THOS. J. SHEPHERD
W. A. NORTON
T.C. SWANN
W. SCOTT
P. E. BANKS
Cedar Shoals
O. S. PORTER
SAMUEL MURPHEY
A. LIVINGSTON
Newton County GaArchives News.....In and Around The City September 30 1887
The Georgia Enterprise
Our old friend, Alfred Livingston, of Oak Hill District, who appears to be in
fine health and spirits, was sheriff of Newton county away back yonder in 1832.
The Georgia Enterprise
Last Saturday’s Constitution contained a sketch of Uncle Alfred
Livingston, from the pen of Wallace Putnam Reed, which is so true that we
reproduce it this week for the careful perusal of those who are interested in
one of the most historical characters that ever lived in Newton County.
He is a man of wonderful vivacity, has a strong resolute face, and bright
eyes, and is in full possession of every mental and physical faculty.
Mr. Reed’s article is as follows:
This grand old man is a great favorite in Covington. He lives on his farm
about ten miles out, but, frequently ride to town, where he is always warmly
greeted by a host of friends.
He is loved by young and old, and is honored by his neighbors as one of
the finest examples of a model citizen to be found any where.
When Alfred Livingston was a boy, old enough to take an interest in what
he saw and heard, great events were transpiring in the world. Here in Georgia
John Milledge had just resigned the United States senator ship, and Charles
Tait was elected to succeed him. David B. Mitchell was governor, following
Jared Irwin, the grandfather of the late Judge Jared Irwin Whitaker, of Atlanta.
It was a quarter of a century before railways and a few years before
steamboats had com into general use.
The telegraph, electric motors and lights, sewing machines, stoves,
matches and a hundred other conveniences were unknown.
In those days young Livingston had few opportunities, Georgia had only two
academies when he was eight years old, one at Mount Zion and the other at
Powelton.
The state had only 250,000 population then, and only two banks and two or
three factories.
When the lad was about nine years old, our second war with England broke
out. In spite of the “Embargo Act” of 1807, England had tried to force a cotton
trade with Georgia, and had sent war vessels to Savannah to open that port. Our
people refused to sell cotton, and the British threatened to burn Savannah, but
they left, after firing several shots at a pilot boat. After the outrage
Georgia advocated war, and when it was declared, Governor Mitchell called out
10,000 soldiers for coast duty.
When the war was ended, Georgia protested against the treaty of peace, and
was in favor of fighting for better terms.
About the same time we had some of our fiercest wars with the Indians in
the west and Northwest.
Alfred Livingston remembers when James Madison was serving his first
presidential term. He remembers all about our victories on sea and land when he
was a little fellow - remembers our naval heroes, Hull, Lawrence and Perry and
our great generals of that time, Harrison, Scott and Jackson.
He was eleven years old when the New England states held a secession
convention at Hartford, Conn., a convention so treasonable in the midst of war
with a foreign country, that the delegates never dared to make the proceedings
public.
This wide-awake Georgia boy was twelve years old when Napoleon was
defeated in the battle of Waterloo, and he heard people talk about it for years
afterward.
He was a good sized lad when Napoleon was at the height of his power.
When he was a grown man, the Pacific Coast, the southwestern states,
Mexico, Central and South America all belonged to Spain.
He was about thirty years old when the Indians were removed from this part
of Georgia.
The brief suggestion of these points will give the reader a faint idea of
the historical expanse covered by this old man’s span of life.
It would be possible for a man of his age - ninety six - to be the son of
a father who in his childhood came over with Oglethorpe’s colonist.
Just think of this startling statement for a moment. It will do more than
a dozen volumes of history to make you realize what a young commonwealth we
live in.
File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/newton/newspapers/nw1828unclealf.txt
The Georgia Enterprise March 10, 1899
From Salem
~Miss Annie Mae Treadwell, the little daughter of Mr. W. G. Treadwell, has been
quite sick during the past week.
~Mr. Charlie Maddox and family of Rockdale county, spent a day or two of last
week with Mr. L. B. Livingston.
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1882-3......................Leondias F. Livingston, Covington
for said county to be held on the first Monday in November 1904. This 3rd day
of Oct. 1904.
L. F. LIVINGSTON, Adm'r
L. Quigg, Mr. T. S. BLACK to Miss LONIE LIVINGSTON, all of this county.
Livingston, John W.------ private June 11, 1861. Appointed 1st Sergeant
September 17, 1862. Killed at Spotsylvania, Va. May 10, 1864.
Buried there.
1261, STEADMAN
Alfred Livingston, Jas. D. Roseberry and O. S. Porter.
461, STANSELL'S
Credits : Research by Skip Kitchens
Tobias LIVINGSTON, born 16 April 1821
David LIVINGSTON, born 17 February 1787
Samuel Reed LIVINGSTON, born 18 February 1810
Christian LIVINGSTON, born Abt. 1740
