Butler County AlArchives Biographies.....Flowers, W. H. January 7 1813 - living in 1893 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson alabammygrammy@aol.com May 14, 2004, 11:06 am Author: Brant & Fuller (1893) W. H. FLOWERS, SR. - Men who leave the impress of their characters upon a community for good are always honored by a grateful public, and as the frosts of many years gather upon their heads, their children rise up and call them blessed. In the category of such worthies, in Butler county, the name of W. H. Flowers is especially deserving of mention, a name which for over thirty-five years has added luster to the community in which he has resided. Rev. Drury Flowers, father of W. H., was a native of South Carolina, born May 1, 1780. He was a farmer by occupation, and for a number of years a preacher of the Methodist church, the interests of which religious body he was largely instrumental in promoting throughout many sections of the South. February 15, 1801, he married Catherine Sullivan, and in 1826 emigrated to Georgia, settling in Jasper county, thence in 1833 moved to the county of Henry, and in 1844 became a resident of Fayette county, Ga. Subsequently, about 1859, he removed to Randolph county, Ala., and died there in August of the same year; his wife survived him only a short time, dying in May, 1860. Of the large family of children born to Drury and Catherine Flowers, but three are living at this time, namely: W. H., Benjamin J., of Polk county, Fla., and Evaline, wife of Daniel Johnson, of DeKalb county, Ala. W. H. Flowers was born in Darlington district, S. C., January 7, 1813, and on attaining his majority began life for himself as a farmer, in his native state. January 5, 1837, when twenty-four years of age, he was married in Henry county, Ga., to Sarah T. Thomas, daughter of Rev. William Thames, and in 1840 moved to Fayette county, Ala., where he followed his chosen calling until 1857, at which time he became a resident of Butler county. He lived for some years in Greenville, but after Mrs. Flowers' death, which occurred on the 7th day of October, 1885, he moved to Bolling, where he has since made his home. In 1860, Mr. Flowers embarked in the milling business, which he has since carried on with a large measure of success, being at this time the executive head of the Milner, Caldwell & Flowers Lumber company, one of the largest and best known manufacturing establishments of the kind in the state. Mr. Flowers is the father of twelve children, as follows: John J.; Cassie, wife of Charles H. Chandler; Lizzie, wife of A. Hamil; William M,; James D.; F. A.; Mary Ellen, died in infancy; Josephine, wife of J. Reed; Mrs. Susie Vinson, deceased; Sarah, died at the age of fifteen; Joseph H., and Emma, wife of Dr. Perry. Mr. Flowers is a Methodist in his religious belief, belongs to the Masonic fraternity, and in politics has always been an earnest supporter of the principles of the democratic party. He came to Butler county a poor man, but by honest work and honorable dealing has succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune, besides rearing a large family, every member of which reflects credit on the name an is an honor to the community. As a citizen, Mr. Flowers has ever stood ready to aid and encourage every worthy enterprise; in all transactions with the world, none have ever accused him of a mean or unworthy act, and his integrity has always been above reproach. His business career knows no stigma, his moral character is without blemish, and to posterity he will leave a name worthy of emulation by the wisest and best of mankind. Additional Comments: from "Memorial Record of Alabama", Vol. I, p. 557-558 This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 4.0 Kb