Georgia   Biographies Matthew Talbot

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MATTHEW TALBOT

Honourable Matthew Talbot was born in Bedford county,
Virginia, in 1767.  His father, who was a Presbyterian in
the latter part of his life, removed to Georgia and
settled in Wilkes, in 1783.

Mr. Talbot was a useful member of our Legislature,
representing Wilkes county, and in the Convention which
revised the Constitution in 1798.  He was many years
President of the Senate, and between the death of Governor
Rabun, and a new election, was Governor ex-officio. He
served in the General Assembly of Georgia for a period of 30
years.

His uncle Matthew was a useful, and among the first Baptist
ministers in Georgia.  Mr. Talbot himself was inclined to
the Episcopalians, though he made no public profession of
religion.  Though he had not the strength of intellect which
was displayed by many of his contemporaries, he was
universally popular.  He died at his plantation, five miles
below Washington, [Wilkes Co ]17th September, 1827 and is
buried at Sumyrna Church near Washington.

Ref:  Sherwood, Adiel, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA, 1837, Printed by P. Force, Washington City, pp.
305-306.

TALBOT COUNTY, GEORGIA

Laid out in 1827; part added to Crawford, 1827.  Named
after the Honorable Matthew Talbot.  The Flint River is
the chief stream.  

TALBOTTON is the county site, 93 miles from
Milledgeville.

The instances of longevity with which we are acquainted
are:  Mrs. Gambell, who died over 100; Henry Dickson,
over 80; Mr. Simmons, 94; Shadrach Ellis, a soldier of
the Revolution, died at 80.

Ref:  White, Rev. George, M. A., HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS
OF GEORGIA, 1854, Pudney & Russell, Publishers, New York,
p. 642.  [Reprinted 1968, Heritage Papers, Danielsville,
GA]



Note: Adiel Sherwood, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA, Washington City, Printed by P. Force, 1837,  pp.
255-256. APPENDIX:  BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES "The author
conceived that a short biographical sketch of the
individuals after whom the several counties were named,
would furnish an instructive and pleasing appendage to
his topographical work... Acquainted with the intimate
friends of some of the 'venerable dead,' he has been
furnished with sufficient materials to enlarge on their
character... There are in the State ninety counties (book
printed in 1837, presently in 2001, there are 159
counties)..."


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