Georgia:  Elbert County:  Obituary of Capt. John S. Herndon
14 June 1900
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Obituary
Capt. John S. Herndon

Tlhe following obituary appeared in the 14 Jun 1900 
edition of the Elberton Star newspaper: 

"Captain John S. Herndon
This excellent gentlemen, one of the prominent and 
successful citizens of Hart county, died suddenly at
his plantation home about five miles west of Hartwell
on Tuesday afternoon, June 5th, 1900, in his seventy
fifth year. Death came to him suddenly, and the 
startling news was a shock to our community; for 
although he had been in feeble health for some months, 
his demise was unexpected. He was in town only a few
days ago, and was cheerful and seemingly improving. 

"In the death of Capt. Herndon a prominent landmark of 
Hart county has been removed. He was a good citizen, 
patriotic, public-spirited, progressive and liberal. 
A man of convictions, - frank in expressions, and
fearless in their advocacy and defense. True to his 
friends, generous to his neighbors, liberal to the 
poor. He was an open-hearted, sunny-natured, genial 
gentle-manly, and his passing will be universally 
deplored. 

"John S. Herndon was born near Elberton, GA, October 
5th, 1825. His father, Michael Herndon, was a leading
citizen of Elbert county. When quite a young man he 
united in marriage to Miss Susan Ann Elizabeth Brown, 
another prominent citizen of Elbert county. Shortly 
after their marriage they removed to Hart county and 
settled at the present family homestead. 

"Captain Herndon made no mistake in the selection of 
a boon companion, and in the long years of their 
wedded life she was truly a noble wife and helpmate, 
and together they nurtured a large family of children
of whom they had cause to be proud. For over forty years
they resided at their fine plantation home, and by 
industry and excellent financial management won a 
generous living and laid up a solid compemtency; and
there is probably not a more popular home in Hart
county, nor one more noted for its generous hospitality. 

"As an efficient officer in the Confederate army, 
Captain Herndon illustrated his patriotism and manhood
upon the battlefield with bravery and distinction. A 
devoted wife and eight children survive him. Six are
married: Geo., John A., T., Oscar, Clayton M., Mrs. 
A. W. Brown and Mrs. S. L. Thornton. Claude M. and 
Miss Eulah are unmarried. 

"Captain Herndon had a large and influential connection
in Elbert, Hart and Franklin counties, where the name 
is a synonym for true manhood and good citizenship. An 
honored member of the Masonic fraternity, the deceased
was buried with masonic honors at Bethany Church 
cemetery on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock after 
a feeling and impressive funeral discourse by Rev. T. J. 
Rucker, pastor of Bethany. The funeral was largely 
attended by the neighbors, relatives and friends of 
the family from many section. - Hartwell Sun."

Contributed by: Chandler Eavenson