Miller County GaArchives Obituaries.....John Batts October 17 1911
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The Butler Herald, October 24, 1911
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, October 24, 1911
Page Three

Colquit Farmer Commits Suicide

Colquitt, Ga., Oct. 17 – 

John Batts, aged 50, killed himself this morning by shooting through his heart 
with a rifle.  He pulled the trigger with a bare toe, having removed his 
shoes.  He attempted to kill his wife, shooting at her five times with a Colts 
pistol.  He also tried to kill his oldest daughter, who was picking cotton in 
the field near by.  He is said to have been insanely drunk.  The rest of the 
children were at school.

No purpose for the man’s actions was expressed.  He leaves a large family.



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