Sumter-Morgan-Bibb County GaArchives Obituaries.....Furlow, Timothy Matthews December 1, 1890 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002476 November 11, 2011, 10:46 am The Atlanta Constitution, December 2, 1890 The Atlanta Constitution Tuesday, December 2, 1890 Page One Hon. T.M. Furlow Dead He Dies From The Effect Of A Surgical Operation A Leader and Stateman of Ante-Bellum Days – A Man Often Honored by the People of His State Hon. Timothy Matthews Furlow is dead. He died yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. His death was somewhat sudden, resulting from or rather following a few minutes after a surgical operation had been performed upon his jaw. Colonel Furlow was one of the leading figures in Georgia politics up to a few years ago, when he retired to private life. As such his death will be regarded with sorrow all over the state. Colonel Furlow came to Atlanta from his home in Americus last Tuesday for the purpose of having an operation performed on his jaw. He was stopping at the home of his son on Jackson Street and there Dr. K.C. Divine did the operation yesterday. The tax on his strength was too great and in a few minutes after Dr. Divine had completed his work the patient expired. The remains will be taken to Americus this morning and the funeral will be held there this afternoon. Colonel Furlow was seventy six years of age at the time of his death. Among the older citizens of the state he was well known. While he never resided in Atlanta, he had many personal friends here as he served several terms in the legislature and was one of the prominent figures at most of the conventions which gather at the capitol. ABOUT HIS LIFE Timothy Matthews Furlow was born in Morgan County in October 1814. When two years old he was adopted by his uncle, Timothy Matthews, of Bibb County, for whom he was named. With his uncle a prominent man in his day he got his start in life, a common school education and a partial collegiate course. He attended the state university at Athens, going through the junior year, but not graduating. While yet a young man before he was thirty years old, he entered politics and had represented Bibb County in both senate and house. During his terms he was one of the leaders. His career was marked by energy and foresight. In 1845 he removed from Bibb County to Houston, and from there he went to Americus in 184- (number blurred). To his efforts was largely due the building of the Southwestern railroad through Americus. He was elected to the legislature from Sumter County, serving several terms in both senate and house with distinction. He was also re-elected mayor of the city of Americus for a number of terms since his residence there. In 1877 he was chosen to represent Sumter County in the constitutional convention since which time he has taken no active part in politics. Colonel Furlow was a candidate for governor in 1863 but was defeated by Governor Brown. He was a distinguished citizen and statesman. The Atlanta Constitution Thursday, December 3, 1890 Page Three Sent To Americus The Remains of Hon. T.M. Furlow Sent Home for Burial The remains of Hon. T.M. Furlow were sent to his old home in Americus for burial yesterday. Colonel Furlow was a man greatly beloved by all who knew him, a man of the most sunny affability, courteous and kindly to all, of princely hospitality and statesmanlike ability, making up that choice compound of mankind known and revered as the true Georgia gentleman. The news of his death carried sorrow to the hearts of thousands who loved, esteemed and honored him. To his genius and energy are due much of the growth and prosperity of the splendid city where he made his home, and of which he was one of the fairest landmarks in all her past history. The Funeral in Americus Americus, Ga., December 3 – The remains of Hon. T.M. Furlow reached here at noon today, from Atlanta, and the funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 4 o’clock. The business houses all closed and the largest cortege ever seen in Americus followed the remains to the cemetery. Joint services were held by Drs. Campbell, Adams and McFerran, of the Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The eulogy pronounced by Dr. McFerran was one of the finest and strongest tributes ever offered to a good and distinguished citizen. The Masonic Fraternity took charge after the close of the church services and buried Colonel Furlow with the impressive ceremony of that order. Additional Comments: Transcriber's note: I'm not related to or researching the Furlow family. 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