Georgia:  Elbert County: Obituary of James Marion Fortson
28 February 1924
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Chandler Eavenson
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The following obituary appeared in the Elberton Star in
February, 1924:

"JAMES M. FORTSON CLAIMED BY DEATH -
Mrs. James M. Fortson, about 54 years old, died last night
at his home in the upper part of the county. His body will
be laid to rest in the cemetery at Deep Creek church this
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Fortson was one of the good 
citizens of the county, and commanded the confidence and
respect of all who knew him. He had been a patient 
sufferer for many, many years, gradually growing weaker
and weaker until the end. He is survived by his wife and
five sons and two daughters - Jim Tom, John C., Ralph, 
Everett, Hal and Mrs. Mattie Lou Hendrick and Edna Fortson."

[Submitter's notes: James Marion Fortson (1873-1924) married
on 12 Dec 1897 in Elbert Co. to Corrie Lou Seymore. He was
the son of Confederate Soldier Asa Chandler Fortson and wife
Louisa Catherine Hall, daughter of Confederate Soldier Lt.
James Chambers Hall and wife Mary Adaline Loftis.]

Submitted by: Chandler Eavenson