The Dawson News
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Date: October 3 1908

Newspaper published in: Dawson, Terrell, Ga

Source: Newspaper

1906- Dawson News:
Oct. 3, 1906.Death of a Pioneer
(Grave shows 1908)
Terrell Co. Loses one of Its Oldest Citizens.Mr. George Roberts, affectionately known as "Uncle George" died at the home of his son, Mr. S.H .Roberts, on Vine street, Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock.Mr. Roberts was in his 83rd year, and for 43 years had been a citizen of Terrell county, coming here from Troup county in 1863. He is survived by four sons and one daughter----Messrs. S.H., J.C. and J.I. Roberts of Dawson, Mr. Pit Roberts, who lives in the west, Mrs L.M. Murdock of near Parrott.The interment will take place at New Bethel this morning at 10 o'clock. Rev John Smith officiating at the grave.