Lamar-Pike County GaArchives Obituaries.....Swatts, Henry Herrmann January 31 1906
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The Barnesville News-Gazette
The Barnesville News Gazette
February 15, 1906

In Memoriam
Resolutions by Prospect Church

Whereas:

On January 31st, 1906, Brother H.H. Swatts passed away, full of years and good 
works, joined Prospect church in 1817, and for 29 years was a faithful, 
consistent and zealous member, and though living in Barnesville he continued 
his membership with us till his death and whereas we knew him in business to be 
strictly honest, accommodating and kind, we rejoice that he succeeded in 
accumulating a competency, giving liberally to his children. We knew him 
socially; it was a pleasure to visit his home, enjoy his generous hospitality, 
to witness the loving mutual affection of parents and children, and his home 
was truly a Christian home, and we have known him long and loved him sincerely, 
we shall mourn his death. We shall miss him in his home, at the church, at the 
express office; the poor will miss him, the widow and orphans likewise, because 
Brother Swatts gave much of which the world was not aware; he gave liberally to 
his church and pastor. He never paraded his good deeds before men, taking care 
that “his left hand knew not what his right hand did;” the summons for his 
departure came unexpectedly to us, but his preparation was made, he was ready 
to go, and with joy left us to meet his Lord. His life will continue to inspire 
us; we will try to live as he lived, to die as he died. “Well done brother, 
thou hast fought the good fight, thou hast kept faith, the victory has been 
won, we believe, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”

Therefore be it resolved:
First. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the News-Gazette for 
publication.
Second. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the surviving members of 
the family.
Third. That a copy of these resolutions be entered on our church record book.

C.C. Hightower

[Transcribed 11/12/04 Lynn Cunningham]

Note: Born in Bavaria about 1830, Mr. Swatts emigrated to the United States at 
age 21. In Barnesville, he was the Express Agent and at one time, the 
postmaster. One of his daughters, Martha Lenna, was married to Homer Bush. 
Homer Bush was a son of Thomas Jackson Bush and Julia Frances Leake.

Additional Comments:
From copy obtained at Old Jail Museum and Archives, Barnesville, Georgia. 
Compiled by Shanna English.

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