Pike-Jasper County GaArchives Obituaries.....John Wesley Reid December 10 1901
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The Pike County Journal. Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, December 13, 1901

Mr. J.W. Reid Dies From His Injuries

Mr. John Wesley Reid, one of Pike’s oldest and best citizens, who was cut in a 
gin last Thursday afternoon, died Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock at his home 
about three miles from town.

Mr. Reid was cleaning out the mote box at the gin and got his hand caught which 
proved fatal.

Mr. Reid was born in Jasper County, this state, March 5, 1811. When about 14 
years of age, his father moved to this County and settled where “Uncle Wesley” 
lived at the time of his death.

He was married when quite a young man to Miss Ellen Smith of Muscogee County. 
To them were born seven children, six of whom survive him. They are: Mrs. 
Sallie Cook, Mrs. Annie Lyons, Mrs. Nannie Wilson, Mrs. Emma Cawthen, of Texas, 
Alex Reid of Cottonwood, Ala., and J.B. Reid.

For more than half a century, Mr. Reid was a member of the Methodist Church and 
was one of its most loyal members.

He served in the war of 1833 and 1864.

He was a master Mason and was always true to his lodge.

His funeral occurred at the Methodist Church here yesterday morning and was 
conducted by his pastor, Rev. C.V. Weathers. After the funeral service the 
remains were taken in charge by the Masons and interred with Masonic honors.

(Transcribed 10/30/03 Lynn Cunningham)

Additional Comments:
At Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia:
J.W. Reid, b. 5 Mar 1811, d. 10 Dec. 1901
Ellen C. Reid, b. 30 Nov. 1817, d. 26 May 1887

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