Son of Henry Askew (b abt 1788, GA, d 1822, Jefferson Co, GA) and Mary "Polly" Sandiford (b abt 1795, d 7 Aug 1861, Webster Co, GA).
The following obit is from a Primitive Baptist publication, "The Gospel Messenger", Vol. 20, No. 1, Williamston, N.C., January, 1898:
HENRY JAMES ASKEW
Uncle Henry James Askew (called uncle by all who knew him) was born August 14, 1821; and was married to Miss Mary E. Dykes, November 14th, 1844, who bore him thirteen children, eleven of whom, together with forty-nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, survive him to mourn for him whom they loved. For Uncle Henry was loved by all who knew him, both kindred and friends. Time and space forbid making mention of all the good traits belonging to Uncle Henry; he was a noble man, honest and truthful in all his dealings with his fellow men.
He, having obtained a hope early in life, united with the church at Society Hill, in Macon county, Ala., in 1843; and, if we are correctly informed, that church did not split, but all went with the New School or Missionary Baptists. He, after some time, moved to Georgia, and put his letter in again with the new order of Baptists, but after a while became dissatisfied, and drew his letter and put it away and never attached himself to any church, but was as firm in the faith of the Primitive Baptists as any man I knew. I was intimately acquainted with him for thirty-five or forty years, and knew him to have been a kind and good neighbor, always ready to help the poor and needy of his community. He was a man of a strong mind up until the death of his first wife, which occurred Jan. 30, 1890, which gave him a shock that he never got over so as to be the man he was before. Being left as he was alone, his children being all grown up and gone to look out for themselves, he was married to his wife's sister, Mrs. A. A. Webb late in the year 1890, with whom he lived in love and peace until her death, which occurred in the summer of 1896. Soon after the death of his second wife he was married to Miss Jennie Powell, who is yet living. But Uncle Henry is not, for the Lord has taken him. On the 23rd of August, 1897, he quietly passed away, falling asleep in Jesus as we believe, and we acknowledge our loss to be great and our affliction sore and trying, but would be submissive to our God, the God of Israel, who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind.
The dear family sent for the writer to meet them at the family burying ground on the old homestead in Webster County, on the next day, and there we met with a number of the children and quite a concourse of sorrowing friends, and tried in our weak way to conduct the funeral service. After which the mortal body of Uncle Henry was laid to rest between those of his first and second companions, to await the resurrection.
Would say to the grief-stricken children, be of good cheer, remembering the hope of eternal life your father possessed. He has changed natural life for spiritual life, and is now resting with his dear Saviour until He comes again. We sorrow, but not without hope. May the Lord bless you and keep you as He keepeth His chosen.
W.T. EVERRITT
--------------------------------
"According to the "History of Webster County", here are the directions to the "Henry James Askew Cemetery": Leave Preston and go South on Georgia 41 for one and a half miles to first paved crossroad. Turn right on unmarked paved county road and go three and one fourth miles to paved crossroad. Go straight across crossroads for one half mile. Cemetery is on the right about 100 yards from road. The old Askew house which was made of logs is on the other side of the road. The house has been restored and made into a modern looking house. The book goes on to list the burials in the cemetery, including 9 Askews, a Brooks, Simmons, Tyler, and a few others.
"History of Webster County" shows names of the people buried there. It reads:
"Askew, Henry James, b. August 14, 1821; d. August 23, 1897; age 76 yrs. 9
days.
Mary Elizabeth Dykes, b. June 12, 1827; m. Henry J. Askew Nov. 14, 1844; d.Jan. 30, 1890; age 62 yrs., 7 mos. 18 days. Erected Oct. 24, 1895.
Achsah Angeline Dykes, b. January 18, 1835; m. Henry James Askew Aug. 4,
1890; d. August 19, 1896. age 61 yrs., 7 mos., 1 day.
Willie Watson, infant of T.C. and A.A. Simmons, b/ Feb. 3; d. Feb 19, 1890.
James Joseph Askew, b. Dec. 18, 1864; d. Oct 14, 1926.
Sarah Malaissie Tyler, wife James J. Askew, Apr. 18, 1869; Sept 16, 1900.
Ida Mac Askew, dau. J.J. and S.M. Askew, Nov. 5, 1888; Jan. 14, 1891.
Willie Forest Askew, dau. J.J. and S.M. Askew, Jan. 18, 1895; Sept 23,
1897.
Infant of J.J. and S.M. Askew, b. Aug 7, 1900.
Sarah Mildred, dau. of J.J. and M.D. Askew, b. May 7, 1905; d. Sept. 27,
1908.
Robert Franklin, son of J.J. and M.D. Askew, b. Mar, 7, 1911; d. May 29,
1912.
Fatel Rext Brooks, b. May 19, 1907, d. Aug. 18, 1908.
Infant dau. of Edgar and Sallie King, b. and d. Mar. 20, 1905.
Unmarked graves: 2 Crossan graves -- adults.
1st wife of Mr. Lev Goare and brother of Mr. Lev Goare."
The following obit is from a Primitive Baptist publication, "The Gospel Messenger", Vol. 20, No. 1, Williamston, N.C., January, 1898:
HENRY JAMES ASKEW
Uncle Henry James Askew (called uncle by all who knew him) was born August 14, 1821; and was married to Miss Mary E. Dykes, November 14th, 1844, who bore him thirteen children, eleven of whom, together with forty-nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, survive him to mourn for him whom they loved. For Uncle Henry was loved by all who knew him, both kindred and friends. Time and space forbid making mention of all the good traits belonging to Uncle Henry; he was a noble man, honest and truthful in all his dealings with his fellow men.
He, having obtained a hope early in life, united with the church at Society Hill, in Macon county, Ala., in 1843; and, if we are correctly informed, that church did not split, but all went with the New School or Missionary Baptists. He, after some time, moved to Georgia, and put his letter in again with the new order of Baptists, but after a while became dissatisfied, and drew his letter and put it away and never attached himself to any church, but was as firm in the faith of the Primitive Baptists as any man I knew. I was intimately acquainted with him for thirty-five or forty years, and knew him to have been a kind and good neighbor, always ready to help the poor and needy of his community. He was a man of a strong mind up until the death of his first wife, which occurred Jan. 30, 1890, which gave him a shock that he never got over so as to be the man he was before. Being left as he was alone, his children being all grown up and gone to look out for themselves, he was married to his wife's sister, Mrs. A. A. Webb late in the year 1890, with whom he lived in love and peace until her death, which occurred in the summer of 1896. Soon after the death of his second wife he was married to Miss Jennie Powell, who is yet living. But Uncle Henry is not, for the Lord has taken him. On the 23rd of August, 1897, he quietly passed away, falling asleep in Jesus as we believe, and we acknowledge our loss to be great and our affliction sore and trying, but would be submissive to our God, the God of Israel, who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind.
The dear family sent for the writer to meet them at the family burying ground on the old homestead in Webster County, on the next day, and there we met with a number of the children and quite a concourse of sorrowing friends, and tried in our weak way to conduct the funeral service. After which the mortal body of Uncle Henry was laid to rest between those of his first and second companions, to await the resurrection.
Would say to the grief-stricken children, be of good cheer, remembering the hope of eternal life your father possessed. He has changed natural life for spiritual life, and is now resting with his dear Saviour until He comes again. We sorrow, but not without hope. May the Lord bless you and keep you as He keepeth His chosen.
W.T. EVERRITT
--------------------------------
"According to the "History of Webster County", here are the directions to the "Henry James Askew Cemetery": Leave Preston and go South on Georgia 41 for one and a half miles to first paved crossroad. Turn right on unmarked paved county road and go three and one fourth miles to paved crossroad. Go straight across crossroads for one half mile. Cemetery is on the right about 100 yards from road. The old Askew house which was made of logs is on the other side of the road. The house has been restored and made into a modern looking house. The book goes on to list the burials in the cemetery, including 9 Askews, a Brooks, Simmons, Tyler, and a few others.
"History of Webster County" shows names of the people buried there. It reads:
"Askew, Henry James, b. August 14, 1821; d. August 23, 1897; age 76 yrs. 9
days.
Mary Elizabeth Dykes, b. June 12, 1827; m. Henry J. Askew Nov. 14, 1844; d.Jan. 30, 1890; age 62 yrs., 7 mos. 18 days. Erected Oct. 24, 1895.
Achsah Angeline Dykes, b. January 18, 1835; m. Henry James Askew Aug. 4,
1890; d. August 19, 1896. age 61 yrs., 7 mos., 1 day.
Willie Watson, infant of T.C. and A.A. Simmons, b/ Feb. 3; d. Feb 19, 1890.
James Joseph Askew, b. Dec. 18, 1864; d. Oct 14, 1926.
Sarah Malaissie Tyler, wife James J. Askew, Apr. 18, 1869; Sept 16, 1900.
Ida Mac Askew, dau. J.J. and S.M. Askew, Nov. 5, 1888; Jan. 14, 1891.
Willie Forest Askew, dau. J.J. and S.M. Askew, Jan. 18, 1895; Sept 23,
1897.
Infant of J.J. and S.M. Askew, b. Aug 7, 1900.
Sarah Mildred, dau. of J.J. and M.D. Askew, b. May 7, 1905; d. Sept. 27,
1908.
Robert Franklin, son of J.J. and M.D. Askew, b. Mar, 7, 1911; d. May 29,
1912.
Fatel Rext Brooks, b. May 19, 1907, d. Aug. 18, 1908.
Infant dau. of Edgar and Sallie King, b. and d. Mar. 20, 1905.
Unmarked graves: 2 Crossan graves -- adults.
1st wife of Mr. Lev Goare and brother of Mr. Lev Goare."
Son of Henry Askew (b abt 1788, GA, d 1822, Jefferson Co, GA) and Mary "Polly" Sandiford (b abt 1795, d 7 Aug 1861, Webster Co, GA).
The following obit is from a Primitive Baptist publication, "The Gospel Messenger", Vol. 20, No. 1, Williamston, N.C., January, 1898:
HENRY JAMES ASKEW
Uncle Henry James Askew (called uncle by all who knew him) was born August 14, 1821; and was married to Miss Mary E. Dykes, November 14th, 1844, who bore him thirteen children, eleven of whom, together with forty-nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, survive him to mourn for him whom they loved. For Uncle Henry was loved by all who knew him, both kindred and friends. Time and space forbid making mention of all the good traits belonging to Uncle Henry; he was a noble man, honest and truthful in all his dealings with his fellow men.
He, having obtained a hope early in life, united with the church at Society Hill, in Macon county, Ala., in 1843; and, if we are correctly informed, that church did not split, but all went with the New School or Missionary Baptists. He, after some time, moved to Georgia, and put his letter in again with the new order of Baptists, but after a while became dissatisfied, and drew his letter and put it away and never attached himself to any church, but was as firm in the faith of the Primitive Baptists as any man I knew. I was intimately acquainted with him for thirty-five or forty years, and knew him to have been a kind and good neighbor, always ready to help the poor and needy of his community. He was a man of a strong mind up until the death of his first wife, which occurred Jan. 30, 1890, which gave him a shock that he never got over so as to be the man he was before. Being left as he was alone, his children being all grown up and gone to look out for themselves, he was married to his wife's sister, Mrs. A. A. Webb late in the year 1890, with whom he lived in love and peace until her death, which occurred in the summer of 1896. Soon after the death of his second wife he was married to Miss Jennie Powell, who is yet living. But Uncle Henry is not, for the Lord has taken him. On the 23rd of August, 1897, he quietly passed away, falling asleep in Jesus as we believe, and we acknowledge our loss to be great and our affliction sore and trying, but would be submissive to our God, the God of Israel, who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind.
The dear family sent for the writer to meet them at the family burying ground on the old homestead in Webster County, on the next day, and there we met with a number of the children and quite a concourse of sorrowing friends, and tried in our weak way to conduct the funeral service. After which the mortal body of Uncle Henry was laid to rest between those of his first and second companions, to await the resurrection.
Would say to the grief-stricken children, be of good cheer, remembering the hope of eternal life your father possessed. He has changed natural life for spiritual life, and is now resting with his dear Saviour until He comes again. We sorrow, but not without hope. May the Lord bless you and keep you as He keepeth His chosen.
W.T. EVERRITT
--------------------------------
"According to the "History of Webster County", here are the directions to the "Henry James Askew Cemetery": Leave Preston and go South on Georgia 41 for one and a half miles to first paved crossroad. Turn right on unmarked paved county road and go three and one fourth miles to paved crossroad. Go straight across crossroads for one half mile. Cemetery is on the right about 100 yards from road. The old Askew house which was made of logs is on the other side of the road. The house has been restored and made into a modern looking house. The book goes on to list the burials in the cemetery, including 9 Askews, a Brooks, Simmons, Tyler, and a few others.
"History of Webster County" shows names of the people buried there. It reads:
"Askew, Henry James, b. August 14, 1821; d. August 23, 1897; age 76 yrs. 9
days.
Mary Elizabeth Dykes, b. June 12, 1827; m. Henry J. Askew Nov. 14, 1844; d.Jan. 30, 1890; age 62 yrs., 7 mos. 18 days. Erected Oct. 24, 1895.
Achsah Angeline Dykes, b. January 18, 1835; m. Henry James Askew Aug. 4,
1890; d. August 19, 1896. age 61 yrs., 7 mos., 1 day.
Willie Watson, infant of T.C. and A.A. Simmons, b/ Feb. 3; d. Feb 19, 1890.
James Joseph Askew, b. Dec. 18, 1864; d. Oct 14, 1926.
Sarah Malaissie Tyler, wife James J. Askew, Apr. 18, 1869; Sept 16, 1900.
Ida Mac Askew, dau. J.J. and S.M. Askew, Nov. 5, 1888; Jan. 14, 1891.
Willie Forest Askew, dau. J.J. and S.M. Askew, Jan. 18, 1895; Sept 23,
1897.
Infant of J.J. and S.M. Askew, b. Aug 7, 1900.
Sarah Mildred, dau. of J.J. and M.D. Askew, b. May 7, 1905; d. Sept. 27,
1908.
Robert Franklin, son of J.J. and M.D. Askew, b. Mar, 7, 1911; d. May 29,
1912.
Fatel Rext Brooks, b. May 19, 1907, d. Aug. 18, 1908.
Infant dau. of Edgar and Sallie King, b. and d. Mar. 20, 1905.
Unmarked graves: 2 Crossan graves -- adults.
1st wife of Mr. Lev Goare and brother of Mr. Lev Goare."
The following obit is from a Primitive Baptist publication, "The Gospel Messenger", Vol. 20, No. 1, Williamston, N.C., January, 1898:
HENRY JAMES ASKEW
Uncle Henry James Askew (called uncle by all who knew him) was born August 14, 1821; and was married to Miss Mary E. Dykes, November 14th, 1844, who bore him thirteen children, eleven of whom, together with forty-nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, survive him to mourn for him whom they loved. For Uncle Henry was loved by all who knew him, both kindred and friends. Time and space forbid making mention of all the good traits belonging to Uncle Henry; he was a noble man, honest and truthful in all his dealings with his fellow men.
He, having obtained a hope early in life, united with the church at Society Hill, in Macon county, Ala., in 1843; and, if we are correctly informed, that church did not split, but all went with the New School or Missionary Baptists. He, after some time, moved to Georgia, and put his letter in again with the new order of Baptists, but after a while became dissatisfied, and drew his letter and put it away and never attached himself to any church, but was as firm in the faith of the Primitive Baptists as any man I knew. I was intimately acquainted with him for thirty-five or forty years, and knew him to have been a kind and good neighbor, always ready to help the poor and needy of his community. He was a man of a strong mind up until the death of his first wife, which occurred Jan. 30, 1890, which gave him a shock that he never got over so as to be the man he was before. Being left as he was alone, his children being all grown up and gone to look out for themselves, he was married to his wife's sister, Mrs. A. A. Webb late in the year 1890, with whom he lived in love and peace until her death, which occurred in the summer of 1896. Soon after the death of his second wife he was married to Miss Jennie Powell, who is yet living. But Uncle Henry is not, for the Lord has taken him. On the 23rd of August, 1897, he quietly passed away, falling asleep in Jesus as we believe, and we acknowledge our loss to be great and our affliction sore and trying, but would be submissive to our God, the God of Israel, who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind.
The dear family sent for the writer to meet them at the family burying ground on the old homestead in Webster County, on the next day, and there we met with a number of the children and quite a concourse of sorrowing friends, and tried in our weak way to conduct the funeral service. After which the mortal body of Uncle Henry was laid to rest between those of his first and second companions, to await the resurrection.
Would say to the grief-stricken children, be of good cheer, remembering the hope of eternal life your father possessed. He has changed natural life for spiritual life, and is now resting with his dear Saviour until He comes again. We sorrow, but not without hope. May the Lord bless you and keep you as He keepeth His chosen.
W.T. EVERRITT
--------------------------------
"According to the "History of Webster County", here are the directions to the "Henry James Askew Cemetery": Leave Preston and go South on Georgia 41 for one and a half miles to first paved crossroad. Turn right on unmarked paved county road and go three and one fourth miles to paved crossroad. Go straight across crossroads for one half mile. Cemetery is on the right about 100 yards from road. The old Askew house which was made of logs is on the other side of the road. The house has been restored and made into a modern looking house. The book goes on to list the burials in the cemetery, including 9 Askews, a Brooks, Simmons, Tyler, and a few others.
"History of Webster County" shows names of the people buried there. It reads:
"Askew, Henry James, b. August 14, 1821; d. August 23, 1897; age 76 yrs. 9
days.
Mary Elizabeth Dykes, b. June 12, 1827; m. Henry J. Askew Nov. 14, 1844; d.Jan. 30, 1890; age 62 yrs., 7 mos. 18 days. Erected Oct. 24, 1895.
Achsah Angeline Dykes, b. January 18, 1835; m. Henry James Askew Aug. 4,
1890; d. August 19, 1896. age 61 yrs., 7 mos., 1 day.
Willie Watson, infant of T.C. and A.A. Simmons, b/ Feb. 3; d. Feb 19, 1890.
James Joseph Askew, b. Dec. 18, 1864; d. Oct 14, 1926.
Sarah Malaissie Tyler, wife James J. Askew, Apr. 18, 1869; Sept 16, 1900.
Ida Mac Askew, dau. J.J. and S.M. Askew, Nov. 5, 1888; Jan. 14, 1891.
Willie Forest Askew, dau. J.J. and S.M. Askew, Jan. 18, 1895; Sept 23,
1897.
Infant of J.J. and S.M. Askew, b. Aug 7, 1900.
Sarah Mildred, dau. of J.J. and M.D. Askew, b. May 7, 1905; d. Sept. 27,
1908.
Robert Franklin, son of J.J. and M.D. Askew, b. Mar, 7, 1911; d. May 29,
1912.
Fatel Rext Brooks, b. May 19, 1907, d. Aug. 18, 1908.
Infant dau. of Edgar and Sallie King, b. and d. Mar. 20, 1905.
Unmarked graves: 2 Crossan graves -- adults.
1st wife of Mr. Lev Goare and brother of Mr. Lev Goare."
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