Silas Floyd was the son of Uriah and Elizabeth Floyd. He was married to Martha Betsey Dorsey.
Military records place him in Washington County, Georgia, 97th District on 19 Oct 1815 when he was commissioned Ensign. He achieved the rank of Captain in 1818.
Silas was a member of the House of Representatives in 1836, 1837, and 1838 and became Judge of Inferior Court in Washington County. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 50 years, and donated the land for the church parsonage which sat near the corner of W. Church Street and Virginia Avenue.
Children of Silas and Martha Floyd include:
1. Eliza Ann, b. 4 Jun 1814,, d. 1855, m. Samuel Owen Franklin
2. Nancy Ann Smith, b. 16 Nov 1815, m. 18 Oct 1836 to William Hodges
3. James Uriah, b. 1817, d. 1892
4. Sarah Crowel, b. ~1819, m. Thomas McIntyre
5. Elizabeth, b. 1819, d. 1899, m. Thomas J. McBride
6. Susan J, b. 13 Apr 1821
7. Martha, b. 22 Mar 1823, m. 9 Feb 1847 to Charles A.F. Irwin
8. Dorsey, b. 22 Mar 1823
9. Mary A., b. 1825
10. Cherry Margaret, b. 9 Feb 1827
11. Susan Isabellah, b. 10 Dec 1828, m. Ottaway B. Glenn
12. Silas Dorsey, b. 23 Nov 1830, m. Sarah Carson, d. 2 Nov 1858 of a severe cold that led to pulmonary irritation and Consumption
13. Caroline, b. 9 Dec 1832
14. Louise Virginia, b. 25 April 1834
15. Thomas LaFayette, 23 Mar 1836
16. Amanda Cornelia, b. 18 Nov 1837, d. 26 Jan 1861 of Consumption
17. Margaret S., b. 1840
1860 Census, Washington County, Georgia:
Silas Floyd, 70, farmer
Betsey Dorsey, 80
James U. Floyd, 41, farmer
Susan J. Floyd, 25
Chary M. Floyd, 23
Louisa Floyd, 21
Amanda C. Floyd, 19
Elizabeth McBride, 36
Obituary from Sandersville, Georgia newspaper, 1 Jan 1862:
Died at his residence in this county, on Wednesday, Dec. 18th last, SILAS FLOYD, Esq, in the 73 year of his age.
For many years a prominent and popular citizen of the county, he was elected to represent it in the Legislature during several successive terms, and served the office of Judge of the Inferior court to the satisfaction of all. Kind hearted, affectionate,... few men have been more beloved by those who knew him. A member of the Methodist E. Church for 50 years, he filled acceptably the offices of Steward and Class Leader In all the relations of life few men have excelled him. As a husband and father, he was all that could be required, patient, kind, loving, devoted. As a neighbour, sympathizing, charitable and generous. As a citizen, industrious, ?, and patriotic; as a Christian, his piety was ubobtrusive, and hopeful, rarely desponding or depressed, he seemed to enjoy the ..., only to be derived from the "peace of God," while at times his cup of ? overflowed. Affected for the last six months, and during most of that period confined to bed, his confident trust in God never for a moment wavered, as he walked through the "valley of the shadow of death" without fear. He lived to see a large family of children grown, a majority of whom are working to follow him as he followed Christ.
"Servant of God, well done
Rest from thy loved employ,
the battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Master's joy."
Military records place him in Washington County, Georgia, 97th District on 19 Oct 1815 when he was commissioned Ensign. He achieved the rank of Captain in 1818.
Silas was a member of the House of Representatives in 1836, 1837, and 1838 and became Judge of Inferior Court in Washington County. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 50 years, and donated the land for the church parsonage which sat near the corner of W. Church Street and Virginia Avenue.
Children of Silas and Martha Floyd include:
1. Eliza Ann, b. 4 Jun 1814,, d. 1855, m. Samuel Owen Franklin
2. Nancy Ann Smith, b. 16 Nov 1815, m. 18 Oct 1836 to William Hodges
3. James Uriah, b. 1817, d. 1892
4. Sarah Crowel, b. ~1819, m. Thomas McIntyre
5. Elizabeth, b. 1819, d. 1899, m. Thomas J. McBride
6. Susan J, b. 13 Apr 1821
7. Martha, b. 22 Mar 1823, m. 9 Feb 1847 to Charles A.F. Irwin
8. Dorsey, b. 22 Mar 1823
9. Mary A., b. 1825
10. Cherry Margaret, b. 9 Feb 1827
11. Susan Isabellah, b. 10 Dec 1828, m. Ottaway B. Glenn
12. Silas Dorsey, b. 23 Nov 1830, m. Sarah Carson, d. 2 Nov 1858 of a severe cold that led to pulmonary irritation and Consumption
13. Caroline, b. 9 Dec 1832
14. Louise Virginia, b. 25 April 1834
15. Thomas LaFayette, 23 Mar 1836
16. Amanda Cornelia, b. 18 Nov 1837, d. 26 Jan 1861 of Consumption
17. Margaret S., b. 1840
1860 Census, Washington County, Georgia:
Silas Floyd, 70, farmer
Betsey Dorsey, 80
James U. Floyd, 41, farmer
Susan J. Floyd, 25
Chary M. Floyd, 23
Louisa Floyd, 21
Amanda C. Floyd, 19
Elizabeth McBride, 36
Obituary from Sandersville, Georgia newspaper, 1 Jan 1862:
Died at his residence in this county, on Wednesday, Dec. 18th last, SILAS FLOYD, Esq, in the 73 year of his age.
For many years a prominent and popular citizen of the county, he was elected to represent it in the Legislature during several successive terms, and served the office of Judge of the Inferior court to the satisfaction of all. Kind hearted, affectionate,... few men have been more beloved by those who knew him. A member of the Methodist E. Church for 50 years, he filled acceptably the offices of Steward and Class Leader In all the relations of life few men have excelled him. As a husband and father, he was all that could be required, patient, kind, loving, devoted. As a neighbour, sympathizing, charitable and generous. As a citizen, industrious, ?, and patriotic; as a Christian, his piety was ubobtrusive, and hopeful, rarely desponding or depressed, he seemed to enjoy the ..., only to be derived from the "peace of God," while at times his cup of ? overflowed. Affected for the last six months, and during most of that period confined to bed, his confident trust in God never for a moment wavered, as he walked through the "valley of the shadow of death" without fear. He lived to see a large family of children grown, a majority of whom are working to follow him as he followed Christ.
"Servant of God, well done
Rest from thy loved employ,
the battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Master's joy."
Silas Floyd was the son of Uriah and Elizabeth Floyd. He was married to Martha Betsey Dorsey.
Military records place him in Washington County, Georgia, 97th District on 19 Oct 1815 when he was commissioned Ensign. He achieved the rank of Captain in 1818.
Silas was a member of the House of Representatives in 1836, 1837, and 1838 and became Judge of Inferior Court in Washington County. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 50 years, and donated the land for the church parsonage which sat near the corner of W. Church Street and Virginia Avenue.
Children of Silas and Martha Floyd include:
1. Eliza Ann, b. 4 Jun 1814,, d. 1855, m. Samuel Owen Franklin
2. Nancy Ann Smith, b. 16 Nov 1815, m. 18 Oct 1836 to William Hodges
3. James Uriah, b. 1817, d. 1892
4. Sarah Crowel, b. ~1819, m. Thomas McIntyre
5. Elizabeth, b. 1819, d. 1899, m. Thomas J. McBride
6. Susan J, b. 13 Apr 1821
7. Martha, b. 22 Mar 1823, m. 9 Feb 1847 to Charles A.F. Irwin
8. Dorsey, b. 22 Mar 1823
9. Mary A., b. 1825
10. Cherry Margaret, b. 9 Feb 1827
11. Susan Isabellah, b. 10 Dec 1828, m. Ottaway B. Glenn
12. Silas Dorsey, b. 23 Nov 1830, m. Sarah Carson, d. 2 Nov 1858 of a severe cold that led to pulmonary irritation and Consumption
13. Caroline, b. 9 Dec 1832
14. Louise Virginia, b. 25 April 1834
15. Thomas LaFayette, 23 Mar 1836
16. Amanda Cornelia, b. 18 Nov 1837, d. 26 Jan 1861 of Consumption
17. Margaret S., b. 1840
1860 Census, Washington County, Georgia:
Silas Floyd, 70, farmer
Betsey Dorsey, 80
James U. Floyd, 41, farmer
Susan J. Floyd, 25
Chary M. Floyd, 23
Louisa Floyd, 21
Amanda C. Floyd, 19
Elizabeth McBride, 36
Obituary from Sandersville, Georgia newspaper, 1 Jan 1862:
Died at his residence in this county, on Wednesday, Dec. 18th last, SILAS FLOYD, Esq, in the 73 year of his age.
For many years a prominent and popular citizen of the county, he was elected to represent it in the Legislature during several successive terms, and served the office of Judge of the Inferior court to the satisfaction of all. Kind hearted, affectionate,... few men have been more beloved by those who knew him. A member of the Methodist E. Church for 50 years, he filled acceptably the offices of Steward and Class Leader In all the relations of life few men have excelled him. As a husband and father, he was all that could be required, patient, kind, loving, devoted. As a neighbour, sympathizing, charitable and generous. As a citizen, industrious, ?, and patriotic; as a Christian, his piety was ubobtrusive, and hopeful, rarely desponding or depressed, he seemed to enjoy the ..., only to be derived from the "peace of God," while at times his cup of ? overflowed. Affected for the last six months, and during most of that period confined to bed, his confident trust in God never for a moment wavered, as he walked through the "valley of the shadow of death" without fear. He lived to see a large family of children grown, a majority of whom are working to follow him as he followed Christ.
"Servant of God, well done
Rest from thy loved employ,
the battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Master's joy."
Military records place him in Washington County, Georgia, 97th District on 19 Oct 1815 when he was commissioned Ensign. He achieved the rank of Captain in 1818.
Silas was a member of the House of Representatives in 1836, 1837, and 1838 and became Judge of Inferior Court in Washington County. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 50 years, and donated the land for the church parsonage which sat near the corner of W. Church Street and Virginia Avenue.
Children of Silas and Martha Floyd include:
1. Eliza Ann, b. 4 Jun 1814,, d. 1855, m. Samuel Owen Franklin
2. Nancy Ann Smith, b. 16 Nov 1815, m. 18 Oct 1836 to William Hodges
3. James Uriah, b. 1817, d. 1892
4. Sarah Crowel, b. ~1819, m. Thomas McIntyre
5. Elizabeth, b. 1819, d. 1899, m. Thomas J. McBride
6. Susan J, b. 13 Apr 1821
7. Martha, b. 22 Mar 1823, m. 9 Feb 1847 to Charles A.F. Irwin
8. Dorsey, b. 22 Mar 1823
9. Mary A., b. 1825
10. Cherry Margaret, b. 9 Feb 1827
11. Susan Isabellah, b. 10 Dec 1828, m. Ottaway B. Glenn
12. Silas Dorsey, b. 23 Nov 1830, m. Sarah Carson, d. 2 Nov 1858 of a severe cold that led to pulmonary irritation and Consumption
13. Caroline, b. 9 Dec 1832
14. Louise Virginia, b. 25 April 1834
15. Thomas LaFayette, 23 Mar 1836
16. Amanda Cornelia, b. 18 Nov 1837, d. 26 Jan 1861 of Consumption
17. Margaret S., b. 1840
1860 Census, Washington County, Georgia:
Silas Floyd, 70, farmer
Betsey Dorsey, 80
James U. Floyd, 41, farmer
Susan J. Floyd, 25
Chary M. Floyd, 23
Louisa Floyd, 21
Amanda C. Floyd, 19
Elizabeth McBride, 36
Obituary from Sandersville, Georgia newspaper, 1 Jan 1862:
Died at his residence in this county, on Wednesday, Dec. 18th last, SILAS FLOYD, Esq, in the 73 year of his age.
For many years a prominent and popular citizen of the county, he was elected to represent it in the Legislature during several successive terms, and served the office of Judge of the Inferior court to the satisfaction of all. Kind hearted, affectionate,... few men have been more beloved by those who knew him. A member of the Methodist E. Church for 50 years, he filled acceptably the offices of Steward and Class Leader In all the relations of life few men have excelled him. As a husband and father, he was all that could be required, patient, kind, loving, devoted. As a neighbour, sympathizing, charitable and generous. As a citizen, industrious, ?, and patriotic; as a Christian, his piety was ubobtrusive, and hopeful, rarely desponding or depressed, he seemed to enjoy the ..., only to be derived from the "peace of God," while at times his cup of ? overflowed. Affected for the last six months, and during most of that period confined to bed, his confident trust in God never for a moment wavered, as he walked through the "valley of the shadow of death" without fear. He lived to see a large family of children grown, a majority of whom are working to follow him as he followed Christ.
"Servant of God, well done
Rest from thy loved employ,
the battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Master's joy."
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