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Davison-Paxon-Stokes Compy
MAP DEPARTMENTS
57 to 61 Whitehall St.
Colonel Charles T. Zachry.
Some time about the year 1854,
’5 or ’fi, a young man made a visit
to old Henry county, to call upon a
certain young lady. His object?
Matrimony.
This lady, Mins Francis Ann Tur
ner, a most charming young maid
en, was the grand daughter of
William Greer, of Beersheba dis
trict, in the eastern part of the
county. The young man was the
late Col. C. T. Zachry, of said coun
ty, a sketch of whose life the
writer proposes to give as he per
sonally remembers him.
As I remember, about the time
above stated, Col. Zachry courted
and married Miss Fannie A. Tur
ner. He then moved to Henry
county and settled the home now
known as the Aslmry Turner home
place, in Beersheba district, where
ho entered upon the duties and re
sponsibilities of married life. And
here begun t he personal knoweldge
the writer has of him.
His occupation was that of a
farmer, in which he was very suc
cessful ; and, moreover, he was a
very (as we might call it now)
elegant and up-to-date young man.
He soon forged his way to the
front and became one of the lead
ing citizens of the community—a
representative man of his section
in county matters—all of which lie
did with credit to himself and per
feet satisfaction to his people. Col.
Zaehry politically at that time was
a Whig.
Col. Zaehry continued to build
up his individual business, aiding
in every way possible to advance
his community (of which he never
tired) until the question of seces
sion arose, which was about the
year 1860. This divided the people
into two factions, one known as
secessionists, the other unionists.
The colonel espoused tho side of
the unionists. These questions
were fought very hard by both
sides, the colonel taking a groat in
terest in the issue, and in argument
would put it to the secessionists
very warmly. In one instance the
writer remembers well that Col.
Zaehry was arguing with some
gentlemen from Newton county,
and the colonel pnt it to them so
hot that the Newton citizens
threatened him that if he ever
came over there they would tar
and feather him. The colonel held
his nerve and answered them that
if he knew hy his wearing the tar
and feathers would save the shed
ding of blood alone which secession
would cause, he would proudly
wear it. But secession came, and
with it the war. Then it was that
men were put to to their true test.
The writer's father being adjoining
neighbor to Col. Zaehry. and being
in full sympathy and accord with
his views, the writer only a hoy of
13 years, had become so attached
to the colonel that he watched and
remembers well his every move.
By this time Col. Zaehry bad
built himself a nice tome, and had
a family of two children, one boy
(Col. J. G. Zachry now of New
York) and one a girl (the late Mrs.
Nannie McCalla) both small chil
dren at that date.
As I have stated, secession had
come, and with it war, the time
for men tc act, and well the writer
remembers when the colonel made
known his decision it was this, or
words to this effect: “Although I
opposed secession, and fought it
with all my power, we have seced
ed and the war is on us. It is the
duty of every Southern nun to
support his country.” Then put
ting his words into action, he
buckled on his armor and calling
for volunteers he, with the aid of
the gallant Lieutenant DeLamar,
led from old Henry county one
camp of as gallant young men as
ever wore the uniform —at the
same time paying his respects to
the tar and feather men to join
him. Did they go? No To the
writer’s own knowledge, while the
colonel was op the field of battle
these same tar and feather men
were at home seeking details to
raise sheep's wool to make hats for
tho boys—and similar excuses.
Now, as to the colonel’s war rec
ord, I will leave for some one else i
to write, as I do not know it per- •
sonally.
I will state further that while
Col. Zaehry was in service his love
ly wife sickened and died, and the
writer remembers well, in company
with one T. J. Smith, carrying a
dispatch to Griflin, Ga., it being
the nearest office at that time, to
the colonel, stating that his wife
was sick unto death, 'and on our
return met my father with one that I
she was dead. Col. Zaehry told
me after the war that he received it
while in line of battle, and that it ;
came as near unnerving him as he j
ever was.
During the war his father-in-law 7 ,
Mr. Jefferson Turner, died, and the
colonel traded his home in Beershe
ba to his mother-in-law, Mrs. Jef
ferson Turner, for the home of his
late father-in-law, Mr. Turner, in
McMullen's district.
After the war was over, Col.
Zaehry came homo and 'settled,
as above stated, at the Turner
place in McMullen's district, and
there begun the rebuilding of the
waste places, hy first courting and
marrying Miss Jennie Russell, and
with her ns his aid proved to he
very useful to his country, hy aid
ing and advising in the days of
reconstruction. He sold his Turner
homo and bought and moved to
Peachstone Slioals, on South river,
and there raised a large family of
five girls, and from there repre
sented the county forseveral terms
in the Lower House and one term
in the Senate. While there he in
troduced and had enacted into law
several noted bills pertaining to
the county. Some among them,
the local prohibition hill, the stock
law and others.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Col. Zachry was in hip late years
appointed to the office of Judge of
the County Court, there serving
until the breaking down of his
health, at which time he resigned
and retired.
Col. Zachry was a noted man in
every respect, to-wit: For liislong
siglitedness into the future; his
great ability in keeping abreast
with the times. Even in his old
age he was fully up-to-date in every
movement, until a short, time be
fore his death he completely broke
down.
Col. Zachry removed from his
Peachstone Shoals home to Mc-
Donough a few years ago and set
tled at the old Adam Sloan home
stead, living there until his death.
He was buried in the McDonough
cemetery, in a coffin of Confederate
gray, wrapped in a Confederate
flag—the Stars and Bars—the col
ors he so dearly loved—with all the
honors that could be bestowed on a
man who was so dearly loved as a
citizen, a soldier and official.
W. H. Bryans.
MAEAZIfiES FREE TC SCHOOL CHILDREN!
I have at my home 1,000 Maga
zines to be given away to the pu
pils of the various schools of the
county. Call for them at my borne.
Paul Turner.
Empire Marble & Granite Works
Located at West Gate of Oakland Cemetery
402-406 East Hunter Street
ATLANTA, GA.
WE ARE IN POSITION to give you
tirst-class work at reasonable prices,
and our customers are our
Friends in Business
And we wish to number you among them.
Call on us in person, write us or phone us.
Bell Phone 2640 J
Our work and finish is the best and satisfaction
guaranteed.
W. H. ALBRIGHT
PROPRI EITOR.
46 to 50 South Broad St.
REMEMBER!
That I am the oldest merchant in town and cor
dially invite you to come and see my “NEW
SPRING STOCK.” Beautiful new line of
Novelty Dress Patterns, braids to match. Pretty
patterns ot Embroidery, Elastic Girdles, (all col
ors), L aced Striped Hose, Ribbons, Easter Ties,
Fancy Shirts and Notions.
SHOBS
For Men, Women and Children.
Low quarters, tan and black. Trunks, Suit Cases,
Crockery, Glassware, Farming Implements,
Meats, Flour and Fancy Groceries.
J. C. WALDEN
Stockbridge, : : : Georgia.
