UPSON COUNTY, GA - Obits  Mr. Moses J. Harvey

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Mr. M. J.  Harvey Dies Suddenly.

End Came at Midnight Tuesday of Heart trouble.

Mr. Moses J. Harvey died at his home in this city Tuesday
night. The end came suddenly and unexpectedly at
midnight. The immediate cause of demise was heart
trouble. Near midnight he was stricken with heart trouble
and died.

The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Frank L.
Ward, Mr. Harvey's former pastor. The body was laid to
rest in Glenwood Cemetery beside the remains of his wife
who preceded him to the grave about 10 years ago.

Mr. Harvey was nearly 70 years of age having been born
July 16, 1845, in Marion Co. Ga. On April 10, 1869, he
united in marriage with Miss America E. Lyon. Of this
union nine children are left to mourn his death as
follows;
Mr. J. M.  Harvey of Glennville;
Mr. W. C.  Harvey of Brooklet;
Mr. M. H. Harvey near Barnesville;
Mr. E. M.  Harvey near Yatesville;
Mr. L.B. Harvey of  Forsyth;
Mrs. B.D. Harden of Valdosta;
Miss Florrie Harvey, Miss Susie Harvey and Mr. Wilburn Harvey of Thomaston.

The deceased was a member of the Baptist church having
for years served as Deacon. He was also a Mason being a
member of the local lodge which took charge of the
exercises at the grave. Mr. Harvey was a Confederate
Veteran with a distinguished record. He enlisted at Buena
Vista, Ga., in Co. K. 12 Ga. Regiment infantry in June
1861. 

In May 1864 he was captured at Spottsylvania and was a
prisoner at Point Lookout, Md., from May to November when
he was exchanged and returned to his company in Jan.
1865. He was again captured at Petersburg, Va., in April
and discharged from Prison in July, 1865. Mr. Harvey had
the distinction of being shot twice in the same battle.

In the death of Mr. Harvey Thomaston and Upson Co. lose
one of their best citizens and the people in every walk
of life will mourn. He was indeed a good man in the
truest sense of the word and he leaves his children a
legacy far more valuable than wealth- a Good name.

The Times joins with the people of the whole community in
offering condolence to the bereaved relatives. 

Other-
Moses J. Harvey 7/16/1845- 1/12/1915  Glenwood Cemetery
Wife- Elizabeth L. Harvey  2/26/1849- 3/8/1914