Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Perry, Mark Allen September 9 1895
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The Schley County News  Thursday, September 12th, 1895
The Schley County News  Thursday, September 12th, 1895

AN AGED CITIZEN GONE,
Mr. Mark Perry dies Suddenly at His Home in the Country.

Mr. Mark A. Perry, one of Schley's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, 
died very sudenly Monday morning from a stroke of appoplexy; at his home four 
miles from Ellaville.  He appeared in his usual health up to noon, ate dinner 
with his family and walked out on the varandah, when he suddenly fell and spoke 
only a few words before his eyes were closed in death.  Mr. Perry was 81 years 
of age, and lived in this section for over fifty years.  He represented the 
county in the Legislature when Milledgeville was the capital.  He was a man of 
strict integrity, and was a faithful worker in every good cause.  He was the 
oldest member of Andrew Chapel church, and his christian influence was a 
benediction to that community.  Mr. Perry was twice married and leaves a widow, 
five sons and two daughters.  The funeral service conducted by Rev. R.F. 
Williamson at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon was largely attended by 
friends of the deceased from every part of the county.  The burial took place 
with solemn and impressive Masonic honors.  Many beautiful floral offerings 
were place upon the casket.  This good man honored God and lived for the good 
of humanity; and the sudden summons found him ready to exchange the cares and 
perplexities of life for a "house not made with hands."  May the Everlasting 
arms be about those who are left to bear the cross, while he wears a crown, and 
may they have glad reunion "Beyond the river where surges cease to 
roll."  "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man 
is peace."




Additional Comments:
The "History of Schley County" has a family sketch written by Mary Francis P. 
Hudson.  I'll briefly summarize.  Born May 10, 1816, Edgefield, S.C.  First 
married Jane Hickson.  They had one daughter, Mary.  After her death, married 
Sarah Elizabeth Royal, Aug. 1, 1849 in Marion Co.  Their children:  James B., 
John Henry, William A., Allen Seaborn, and Martha E. "Mattie."  On May 10, 1874 
he married Nancy Saphronia McCants.  Their children:  Robert Allen and Mary 
Alba.  Mark Perry and Nancy McCants are buried at Ellaville cemetery.

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