Dr. W. T. Cheatham, 1832-1900
1900-06-28 -
- Obituary: Dr. W. T. Cheatham
- “Henderson’s Most Distinguished Citizen Passes Away” – 5 of 8 columns on the local page
- “literally died in harness” – like traveling?
- Everyone is shocked; he had kept his heart trouble a secret
- “Universally loved and esteemed … [by] our people, rich and poor, white and black”
- in 1874 he and his daughter Rebecca were converted to God and started going to the Methodist church
- Manning and Revs. McCullen, Shaw, & Hufham each have tributes
- William M. Watson: “Tribute from a Colored Citizen”
- Railroad accident near McDonough, GA. 33 killed.
- Jefferson, (highwayman and) alleged murderer of Capt. Barnes, was granted a new trial over in Wilson.