War of 1812 - Private, 4th Regiment of GeorgiaDetached Militia.
Patriot CSA - donating large amounts of money to CSA
Parents: Isaiah Scudder (1761-1825) and Sarah McCartney Scudder (1763-)
JACOB M. SCUDDER: TERRITORIAL TRADER OF HIGHTOWER
I am Jake Scudder, a Wilkes County man from Jackson,
A Whig and Republican in political conviction,
Resting beneath these columns of polished marble
Which stand on a hilltop at Diana's Chapel,
Rising like a sentinel to guard the treasure tunnel
And looking over the river toward Lewis Blackburn--
With a granite marker placed at my feet
Inscribed with a testimonial of my own.
I was a pioneer in Georgia's last frontier;
First State Senator from Cherokee County,
First merchant and postmaster of Hightower,
And rightfully the first citizen of Forsyth.
Before the creation of the county in 1832,
When U.S. troops built a fort and barracks
On the Federal Road near Scudder's Inn,
I supplied the Guard with goods from Augusta,
Driving a team of oxen back and forth--
A daring job for any man, white or Indian,
Who could be robbed or murdered by thieves
Or any number of outlaw gangs in the Nation.
I served for a while as a trustee of the academy,
But resigned my commission when others disputed
About its location and failed to erect a building
In due time to begin instruction for scholars,
The county officers excluded me from participation
In affairs of local government, so I withdrew support
From Cumming politics, confining my work to Hightower,
Operating George Welch's grist mill on Settingdown
(Recently acquired after the lottery drawings),
And farming and attending to the ferry with Alfred--
Our only begotten son to carry on the family name.
Before passing on intestate, a Methodist in principle,
I deeded the mill and privileges to Dr. Marcus Pool
And went one day to purchase a coffin at Tate,
And stored it away in the belfry of the church
To await that final day when I would need it.
I tried the box for size (being somewhat eccentric),
But found it a little too small for my stature.
I kept it nevertheless--the cost and all to consider.
And when they laid me away in fancy boots and clothes
They were obliged to take off a few inches of heels.
But my life was correct as most men;
Her life was correct as most women.
Patriot CSA - donating large amounts of money to CSA
Parents: Isaiah Scudder (1761-1825) and Sarah McCartney Scudder (1763-)
JACOB M. SCUDDER: TERRITORIAL TRADER OF HIGHTOWER
I am Jake Scudder, a Wilkes County man from Jackson,
A Whig and Republican in political conviction,
Resting beneath these columns of polished marble
Which stand on a hilltop at Diana's Chapel,
Rising like a sentinel to guard the treasure tunnel
And looking over the river toward Lewis Blackburn--
With a granite marker placed at my feet
Inscribed with a testimonial of my own.
I was a pioneer in Georgia's last frontier;
First State Senator from Cherokee County,
First merchant and postmaster of Hightower,
And rightfully the first citizen of Forsyth.
Before the creation of the county in 1832,
When U.S. troops built a fort and barracks
On the Federal Road near Scudder's Inn,
I supplied the Guard with goods from Augusta,
Driving a team of oxen back and forth--
A daring job for any man, white or Indian,
Who could be robbed or murdered by thieves
Or any number of outlaw gangs in the Nation.
I served for a while as a trustee of the academy,
But resigned my commission when others disputed
About its location and failed to erect a building
In due time to begin instruction for scholars,
The county officers excluded me from participation
In affairs of local government, so I withdrew support
From Cumming politics, confining my work to Hightower,
Operating George Welch's grist mill on Settingdown
(Recently acquired after the lottery drawings),
And farming and attending to the ferry with Alfred--
Our only begotten son to carry on the family name.
Before passing on intestate, a Methodist in principle,
I deeded the mill and privileges to Dr. Marcus Pool
And went one day to purchase a coffin at Tate,
And stored it away in the belfry of the church
To await that final day when I would need it.
I tried the box for size (being somewhat eccentric),
But found it a little too small for my stature.
I kept it nevertheless--the cost and all to consider.
And when they laid me away in fancy boots and clothes
They were obliged to take off a few inches of heels.
But my life was correct as most men;
Her life was correct as most women.
War of 1812 - Private, 4th Regiment of GeorgiaDetached Militia.
Patriot CSA - donating large amounts of money to CSA
Parents: Isaiah Scudder (1761-1825) and Sarah McCartney Scudder (1763-)
JACOB M. SCUDDER: TERRITORIAL TRADER OF HIGHTOWER
I am Jake Scudder, a Wilkes County man from Jackson,
A Whig and Republican in political conviction,
Resting beneath these columns of polished marble
Which stand on a hilltop at Diana's Chapel,
Rising like a sentinel to guard the treasure tunnel
And looking over the river toward Lewis Blackburn--
With a granite marker placed at my feet
Inscribed with a testimonial of my own.
I was a pioneer in Georgia's last frontier;
First State Senator from Cherokee County,
First merchant and postmaster of Hightower,
And rightfully the first citizen of Forsyth.
Before the creation of the county in 1832,
When U.S. troops built a fort and barracks
On the Federal Road near Scudder's Inn,
I supplied the Guard with goods from Augusta,
Driving a team of oxen back and forth--
A daring job for any man, white or Indian,
Who could be robbed or murdered by thieves
Or any number of outlaw gangs in the Nation.
I served for a while as a trustee of the academy,
But resigned my commission when others disputed
About its location and failed to erect a building
In due time to begin instruction for scholars,
The county officers excluded me from participation
In affairs of local government, so I withdrew support
From Cumming politics, confining my work to Hightower,
Operating George Welch's grist mill on Settingdown
(Recently acquired after the lottery drawings),
And farming and attending to the ferry with Alfred--
Our only begotten son to carry on the family name.
Before passing on intestate, a Methodist in principle,
I deeded the mill and privileges to Dr. Marcus Pool
And went one day to purchase a coffin at Tate,
And stored it away in the belfry of the church
To await that final day when I would need it.
I tried the box for size (being somewhat eccentric),
But found it a little too small for my stature.
I kept it nevertheless--the cost and all to consider.
And when they laid me away in fancy boots and clothes
They were obliged to take off a few inches of heels.
But my life was correct as most men;
Her life was correct as most women.
Patriot CSA - donating large amounts of money to CSA
Parents: Isaiah Scudder (1761-1825) and Sarah McCartney Scudder (1763-)
JACOB M. SCUDDER: TERRITORIAL TRADER OF HIGHTOWER
I am Jake Scudder, a Wilkes County man from Jackson,
A Whig and Republican in political conviction,
Resting beneath these columns of polished marble
Which stand on a hilltop at Diana's Chapel,
Rising like a sentinel to guard the treasure tunnel
And looking over the river toward Lewis Blackburn--
With a granite marker placed at my feet
Inscribed with a testimonial of my own.
I was a pioneer in Georgia's last frontier;
First State Senator from Cherokee County,
First merchant and postmaster of Hightower,
And rightfully the first citizen of Forsyth.
Before the creation of the county in 1832,
When U.S. troops built a fort and barracks
On the Federal Road near Scudder's Inn,
I supplied the Guard with goods from Augusta,
Driving a team of oxen back and forth--
A daring job for any man, white or Indian,
Who could be robbed or murdered by thieves
Or any number of outlaw gangs in the Nation.
I served for a while as a trustee of the academy,
But resigned my commission when others disputed
About its location and failed to erect a building
In due time to begin instruction for scholars,
The county officers excluded me from participation
In affairs of local government, so I withdrew support
From Cumming politics, confining my work to Hightower,
Operating George Welch's grist mill on Settingdown
(Recently acquired after the lottery drawings),
And farming and attending to the ferry with Alfred--
Our only begotten son to carry on the family name.
Before passing on intestate, a Methodist in principle,
I deeded the mill and privileges to Dr. Marcus Pool
And went one day to purchase a coffin at Tate,
And stored it away in the belfry of the church
To await that final day when I would need it.
I tried the box for size (being somewhat eccentric),
But found it a little too small for my stature.
I kept it nevertheless--the cost and all to consider.
And when they laid me away in fancy boots and clothes
They were obliged to take off a few inches of heels.
But my life was correct as most men;
Her life was correct as most women.
Inscription
TO THE HONOURABLE MEMORY OF JACOB M. SCUDDER
Who was born in Wilkes County Georgia the 13th day of July 1788. Married Diana Jones in Jackson County Georgia the 7th day of May 1812. Moved to the Cherokee Indian Country, now Forsyth County Georgia in 1815. Departed this life March 7th, 1870. Ages 81 ys. 7 Mo, 6 Dys. But his life was correct as most men.
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