Pike County  Georgia News - John Leak Celebrates 100th Birthday
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The Pike County Journal
Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 8, 1892

A Centenarian

On next Monday, the 11th inst., Mr. John Leak of Molena district, this county, will celebrate his 100th 
birthday by tendering to his hundreds of friends an old-fashioned reception at his residence. He is a 
notable character in this county and enjoys the warm friendship of all who know him. He is an own cousin 
of Governor Clark, and a nephew of Gen. Elijah Clark of revolutionary fame. 

The best wished of The Journal go out to Mr. Leak with the hope that he live to see many more happy birthdays.


(Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)