Hancock-Meriwether-Coweta County GaArchives Obituaries.....Swint, Thomas April 23, 1909
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"The Herald & Advertiser"
Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia


NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 16, 1909
 
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF THOMAS SWINT, by Coweta Lodge No. 60, 
F.A.M.

Our brother, Thomas Swint was born in Hancock county, Ga., on April 1, 1826. 
In early life he moved to Meriwether county where in 1855 he was married to 
Miss Jane Tucker. They located in Newnan in 1856 and resided here until he 
peacefully fell on sleep April 23, 1909. He was raised to the sublime degree 
of Master Mason in Meriwether county, became affiliated with Coweta Lodge 
No. 60 in 1857, and was elected Worshipful Master for the years 1867 and 
1868. He supported our laws and regulations, never swerving from duty, and 
merited the confidence his brethren reposed in him. Friendship, morality and 
brotherly love were the jewels of his life. He was careful to speak evil of 
no man and followed the golden rule of doing unto others as he would have 
them do unto him.

The working tools of our order teach noble and glorious lessons. Our brother 
not only taught their purposes but tried to live the great principles they 
inculcate. The bible was his mortal, religious and Masonic trestle-board and 
he endeavored to erect his spiritual building in accordance with the rules 
laid down by the Supreme Architect of the Universe. The Rough Ashlar reminds 
of us of our present state but the Perfect Ashlar reminds us of the state of 
perfection at which we hope our brother has arrived.

He was a devoted husband and affectionate father, and an upright, honorable 
man. In 1861 he enlisted as a soldier of the Confederacy, and served as 
First Lieutenant of Company A, 1st Georgia Regiment. He was a brave officer 
and fought valiantly for his country during the four years of the Civil War. 
His fellow citizens held him in high esteem. In 1867 he was elected Mayor of 
Newnan and was one of the Judges of the Inferior court just after the Civil 
War. He held the office of Justice of the Peace for twenty-five years, 
declining re-election on account of failing health. The duties and 
obligations of these positions of trust and honor were faithfully discharged 
by him and he was careful and conscientious in whatever he did. We mourn the 
loss of our brother and tender to his wife and children our deep sympathy in 
their bereavement.

Resolved, that this memorial be placed on the minutes, a copy furnished the 
family and also published in the local papers.

B.T. Thompson

R.W. Freeman

T.S. Parrott, Committee


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