TAYLOR COUNTY, GA - BIOS Brand, Malachi family ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Larry Whittington Malachi L. Brand was born April 20, 1820 and died September 3, 1896. His parents were Zachariah N. Brand and Tanzy A. Bloodworth, married December 27, 1817 in Morgan County, GA. This obit appeared in the Reynolds section of the Butler Herald on September 7, 1896: The many friends of Mr. Malachi Brand will regret to learn of his death which occurred at --- Sept. 3rd after a long --- illness. He was a member of the Baptist church, successful farmer, punctual in his dealings and nearly a life long citizen of this county. He leaves several children besides many friends to mourn his departure. His remains were interred in the family cemetery at the old homestead. Earlier articles in the Reynolds section of the Butler Herald: April 23, 1894 - One of our saddest accidents that has occurred in this community in a long while happened to Mr. M. L. Brand a few night ago; he was fishing at night at his fish pond when one of Mr. T.J. Windham's little boys was splitting lightwood to make a fire. A chip flew in his eye and he has been totally blind ever since. One of his eyes has been sightless since his youth and the destruction of the other eye leaves him blind. His family and friend have hope that his sight may not be entirely destroyed. June 5, 1894 - Mr. M.L. Brand has returned from Atlanta where he has been for several days under treatment of Oculist Dr. Calhoun. He is somewhat improved and encouraged as the Dr. assures him that he can restore his sight, at least that he may see his way. July 5, 1894 - Dr. G.W. Newson is attending Mr. M. Brand who is quite sick. November 19, 1894 - Mr. M. L. Brand has returned home from Columbus where he has been under treatment of Dr. Bullard with his eye sight almost fully recovered, what a blessing. Emeline Davis was born 1824 and died 1895. Robert Harrison Cleveland was born January 1, 1835 and died July 22, 1889. His parents were Thomas Calaway Cleveland and Elizabeth Caroline Cleveland, married on February 4, 1829, in Pendleton County, SC. This obit appeared in the Butler Herald on July 30, 1889: Died - Mr. R.H. Cleveland, residing at Bateman & Colbert mill died on Monday the 22nd inst., from typhoid fever, aged about 60 years. (Note: He was actually 54 years old at the time of his death). He was a reliable and industrious gentleman and leaves a large family to mourn their loss. His remains were interred in the family burying ground near the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. M. L. Brand. Tamsy Ann Matilda Brand Cleveland was born August 1845 and died 1928. Her parents were Malachi L. Brand and Emeline Davis. She married Robert Harrison Cleveland on January 14, 1866 in Taylor County, GA. They had 5 children: 1. Carrie L. Cleveland (January 1867 - November 1940); married W. J. Kirksey. 2. Robert M. Cleveland (about 1871 - unknown). 3. Fannie L. Cleveland (about 1874 - unknown); married Flander N. Cooper on September 18, 1911 4. Mattie Virginia Cleveland (January 7, 1876 - May 11, 1958); married Rufus B. Whittington on April 9, 1898 in Taylor County, GA 5. Emma Eugenia Cleveland (July 30, 1878 - June 29, 1961); married Francis E. Whittington on June 19, 1898 in Taylor County, GA Note: Rufus Whittington and Frances Whittington were brothers. An earlier article in the Butler Herald, November 1, 1887: A Sad Accident A sad and probably fatal accident occurred last Friday evening at Bateman's Mill, in which it is feared that a little 14 year old daughter of Mr. R. H. Cleveland, will lose her life. During the rain on Friday, several children had gone into the mill house for shelter, and while engaged at play one of them became entangled in the shafting of the mill. An older sister seeing the dangerous condition of her younger sister ran to her relief. Being unable to extricate her sister and her clothing very wet, she was also caught by the whirling of the shaft, and being caried round and round in such a manner as to strike several obstacles that were nearby. Her right thigh was broken and her head and shoulders fearfully cut and bruised. There were four children badly hurt before the mill could be stopped, but the second one is the most injured and there is but little hopes for her recovery. Dr. Halley was called to the relief of the little sufferers and did all he could to ease their pain. How important it is that parents should look close after their children and keep them from such dangerous places. Note: The 1880 census showed Robert Harrison Cleveland as a saw mill worker. Fannie Cleveland would have been about 14 at the time of the accident and is the daughter mentioned in the newspaper account. Mattie (my grandmother) would have been 11 and Emma (her sister) would have been 9, if they were involved in the incident. According to my mother, Mary Lee Holloway Whittington, Fannie (Aunt Fan) survived the accident with her arm amputated near the elbow.