Madison County GaArchives Obituaries.....Power, W. W., Dr. August 30, 1922
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Danielsville Monitor, 2 Sep 1922
DR. W. W. POWER DIED TUESDAY

   In the death of Dr. W. W. Power which occured at his home in Power town 
Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock, Buford lost one of its most substantial 
citizens and energetic spirits.

  Dr. Power has been a sufferer for a number of years with a cancer on his 
neck but his spirits of "never give up" strengthened him and lengthened his 
days until he had reached the ripe old age of 76 years.  His birthday being 
celebrated with a family reunion at the home of his youngest sister, Mrs. Emma 
Wilson, on July 12. 

  The doctor was probably the oldest citizen in point of years in Buford he 
having been a citiaen of this city for over fifty years, however, he moved 
from Buford when  a young man, to Athens, but later returned to our city and 
remained until death.

  Dr. Power was a member of the Medical association, of Gwinnett county, and 
the second oldest physician having been in actie practice of his profession 
since 1872.

  Dr. Power was a son of Capt. Frances and Sarah Graham Power, of Madison 
county, Ga..  His father Capt. Power was killed in the battle of Chickamauga 
in 1863.

   At an early age he enlisted in the Confederat Army and saw active service 
for a period of months.  He was also a member of the local Veterans camp and 
attended their yearly reunion in the various cities off the Southern States.  
At the close of the Confederate War and during the first days of 
reconstruction he was a devout member of the Ku Klux Klan, this accorded him 
membership in the Klan of today and as his grave was being finished four 
figures dressed in the white robes and helmets of the Klan regalia placed a 
beautiful wreath of flowers on it together with an American flag--after 
saluting the flag the Klansmen offered a silent prayer at his grave.

  The deceased was a devoted member of the Buford Baptist Church and practised 
his religion as only a real good Christian can.

  ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Madison County, when quite a young man.  In the 
year of 1880 he was married to Miss Amatya Hadaway of Flowery Branch, who 
preceeded him to his grave 28 years ago.  To this union was born the following 
Frank Cleo Power of New York City, Mrs. James C. Power, of Buford and Robert 
Dolva Power, of New York City.

   The following are brothers and sisters of the deceased:  J. G. Power and C. 
G. Power of Buford; Mrs. J. A. Ambrose, of Lawrenceville; Mrs. A. J. Street, 
of Atlanta, and Mrs. Emma Wilson, of Buford.

   The popularity of Dr. "Bill," as he was familarly known, was attested by 
the many flora offersing at his grave and the large concorse of sorrowing 
friends and grieved relatives who followed him at his last resting place.

   The funeral was conducted this (Thursday) afternoon from the Baptist Church 
by his pastor, the Rev. A. B. Couch, of Smyrna.  Interment occured afterwards 
in the city cemetery with Messrs. G. P. Tapp and J. H. Davis in charge of the 
arrangements.  Dr. Power was laid to rest by the side of his wife.

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