Upson COUNTY, GA - Obits   Mr. P. G. Britt

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Mr. P. G. Britt Dead- 1917

Mr. P. G. Britt died last Saturday night at 10 o'clock at
the home of his son, Mr. W. O. Britt, where he had been
sick for several weeks. His death was the result of a
complication of diseases and had been expected for some
days.

The funeral occurred at the Methodist church Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock and was attended by a large
gathering of sorrowing relatives and friends. The
exercises were conducted by Rev. R. M. Dixon. The remains
were laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery at the conclusion
of the funeral rites.

Mr. Britt was one of the pioneer residents of this
community having been born in this county in May 16,
1841, thus lacking but a few months of being 76 years of
age. He had lived in Talbot in 25 years after the war and
there married in 1867 Miss Lou Griffin. He also lived in
Houston about 8 years. The remainder of his 76 years was
lived in Upson Co., except four years in the Confederate
Army.

The deceased was a member of The Methodist Church. Mr.
Britt leaves five children, Messrs W.O. Britt and A. A.
Britt, of Thomaston, Mrs. Kittie Mae Walker, of Griffin,
Mrs. B. M. Hall of Atlanta, and Sally Lou Green, of
Eatonton.

  The deceased had lots of friends in
Upson County and on the part of these and 
the community in general the Times extends 
sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
Other-
Pinkey Gaston Britt   - Co D 13th  GA. Reg. Gordan Brigade, C.S.A.
5/16/1841- 6/20/1917
wife-
Martha Louise Griffin  married 5/16/1867
7/9/1846- 2/5/1910