Gwinnett County GaArchives News.....The Oldest Man in the State July 14, 1876
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The Carroll County Times, Carrollton, GA July 14, 1876
    There lives in the lower part of Gwinnett on the Decatur road, an old 
gentleman by the name of John Leitch.  He has lived at this place for many 
years, and while his age is not positively known, from the best information 
that can be obtained he is between one hundred and ten and one hundred and 
thirteen years old.  It is known that he is not under one hundred and ten.
     During last week we passed his residence and enquired about him and was 
informed by his wife he was out in the field ploughing.  He is hearty and able 
to do considerable work.  On account of his straightened circumstances, he is 
compelled to work in the field to support himself and aged wife.
     We understand the county authorities have been assisting him some time 
until this year, but he is needing help now as much as ever, and in our 
opinion it would be commendable in the commissioners to continue to aid him.  
He is so far as we know, the only survivor of a former century in the 
country. ---Gwinnett Herald

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