Excerpts from pages 1041-1042 of Volume II of A History of Savannah and South Georgia (by William Harden, Lewis Publishing Company, 1913):
Savannah has a legal fraternity of which she has every reason to be proud, some of the members of the profession having achieved nation-wide prominence. Among its eminent representatives is Col. Robert Lee COLDING, whose excellent equipment has given him high standing and a practice of large proportions. As his Christian name indicates, Colonel COLDING comes of staunch Southern origin and a glance at the history of his forbears reveals a number of soldiers and patriots. He himself is a public-spirited citizen of the best type, ever ready to give his support to any measure which in his judgment will be likely to advance, the general welfare.
Colonel COLDING, who has lived his entire life in the city of Savannah, is the son of Capt. Silas M. and Laura Frances (SIBLEY) COLDING. The father, who died in 1886, when the subject was still a lad, was born in Screven county, Georgia, ...
On account of the parental financial reverses above referred to, Colonel COLDING was early in life thrown upon his own resources. But although in those early days the doors of the schools were locked in his face, the doors of education were not and he found in the school of life a training quite invaluable. After some attendance in the public schools of the city, he entered the Savannah Military Academy, paying for his tuition out of his own earnings. Meantime a long gathering desire to become a lawyer readied the point of crystallization and he began his legal studies here, being duly admitted to the bar on June 18, 1898. lie has since been admitted to practice in the state, supreme and federal courts and in the United States supreme court. He has a tine legal mind and is a hard-working and successful lawyer, always having a large amount of legal business, and his conduct of his law business being notable for thoroughness and efficiency.
He is the sound and substantial type of citizen who wins the well-deserved confidence of the people and he has been called to serve in several public capacities. He was county attorney of Cheatham county for five years, from 1903 to 1908. He is an ex-member of the city council, of which body he was vice chairman and chairman of the fire committee. He was colonel on the staff of Governor Terrell and is now on the list of retired officers with the rank of lieutenant commander.
Colonel COLDING is one of the most prominent Masons of the state. He is past master of Solomon's Lodge, No. 1; deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia; past high priest of Georgia Chapter No. 3; past grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Georgia; past thrice illustrious master, Georgia Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters; past grand master, Grand Council of Georgia; past commander, Palestine Commandery, No. 7, Knights Templar. He is now preceptor of Richard Joseph Nunn Consistory, 32nd degree, A. and A.S.R. He is also a high priest and prophet and representative of Alee Temple, A.A.0.N.M.S. He is also past exalted ruler of the local lodge of Elks. Colonel COLDING has been connected with the formation of many lodges and has been instrumental in spreading the tine principles of Masonry, especially in southeastern Georgia. During his progress through Masonry many honors have been conferred upon him, each succeeding honor bringing increased satisfaction to the brethren of Savannah. He enjoys a great degree of popularity and is well worthy of the success he has achieved and the honors that have been conferred upon him.
Colonel COLDING married Miss Annie E. McIntyre, daughter of Edward McINTYRE, of Savannah, who was for many years comptroller of the Central of Georgia Railroad. The demise of this lady occurred in 1898.
Georgia Death Certificate: Robert Lee COLDING was born in Bridgetown, New Jersey [as was his mother], on the 2nd of September, 1866, to Silas Maner COLDING and Laura Frances SIBLEY, both of whom were born in Georgia [sic]. He was a lawyer, a resident of 836 East Henry Street; he died at home, in Savannah, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 19 days, with burial in Laurel Grove Cemetery, leaving a widow, Margaret WALKER COLDING. The informant for his death certificate was his step-son, Walter F. WALKER, of the same address.
Abstract from Laurel Grove Cemetery Keepers Book: Robert Lee COLDING died the 21st of October, 1927, and was buried on the 23rd in Lot 789 of the cemetery. He was a native of Savannah, aged 61 years, 1 month and 19 days, a resident of 836 East Henry Street.
Savannah has a legal fraternity of which she has every reason to be proud, some of the members of the profession having achieved nation-wide prominence. Among its eminent representatives is Col. Robert Lee COLDING, whose excellent equipment has given him high standing and a practice of large proportions. As his Christian name indicates, Colonel COLDING comes of staunch Southern origin and a glance at the history of his forbears reveals a number of soldiers and patriots. He himself is a public-spirited citizen of the best type, ever ready to give his support to any measure which in his judgment will be likely to advance, the general welfare.
Colonel COLDING, who has lived his entire life in the city of Savannah, is the son of Capt. Silas M. and Laura Frances (SIBLEY) COLDING. The father, who died in 1886, when the subject was still a lad, was born in Screven county, Georgia, ...
On account of the parental financial reverses above referred to, Colonel COLDING was early in life thrown upon his own resources. But although in those early days the doors of the schools were locked in his face, the doors of education were not and he found in the school of life a training quite invaluable. After some attendance in the public schools of the city, he entered the Savannah Military Academy, paying for his tuition out of his own earnings. Meantime a long gathering desire to become a lawyer readied the point of crystallization and he began his legal studies here, being duly admitted to the bar on June 18, 1898. lie has since been admitted to practice in the state, supreme and federal courts and in the United States supreme court. He has a tine legal mind and is a hard-working and successful lawyer, always having a large amount of legal business, and his conduct of his law business being notable for thoroughness and efficiency.
He is the sound and substantial type of citizen who wins the well-deserved confidence of the people and he has been called to serve in several public capacities. He was county attorney of Cheatham county for five years, from 1903 to 1908. He is an ex-member of the city council, of which body he was vice chairman and chairman of the fire committee. He was colonel on the staff of Governor Terrell and is now on the list of retired officers with the rank of lieutenant commander.
Colonel COLDING is one of the most prominent Masons of the state. He is past master of Solomon's Lodge, No. 1; deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia; past high priest of Georgia Chapter No. 3; past grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Georgia; past thrice illustrious master, Georgia Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters; past grand master, Grand Council of Georgia; past commander, Palestine Commandery, No. 7, Knights Templar. He is now preceptor of Richard Joseph Nunn Consistory, 32nd degree, A. and A.S.R. He is also a high priest and prophet and representative of Alee Temple, A.A.0.N.M.S. He is also past exalted ruler of the local lodge of Elks. Colonel COLDING has been connected with the formation of many lodges and has been instrumental in spreading the tine principles of Masonry, especially in southeastern Georgia. During his progress through Masonry many honors have been conferred upon him, each succeeding honor bringing increased satisfaction to the brethren of Savannah. He enjoys a great degree of popularity and is well worthy of the success he has achieved and the honors that have been conferred upon him.
Colonel COLDING married Miss Annie E. McIntyre, daughter of Edward McINTYRE, of Savannah, who was for many years comptroller of the Central of Georgia Railroad. The demise of this lady occurred in 1898.
Georgia Death Certificate: Robert Lee COLDING was born in Bridgetown, New Jersey [as was his mother], on the 2nd of September, 1866, to Silas Maner COLDING and Laura Frances SIBLEY, both of whom were born in Georgia [sic]. He was a lawyer, a resident of 836 East Henry Street; he died at home, in Savannah, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 19 days, with burial in Laurel Grove Cemetery, leaving a widow, Margaret WALKER COLDING. The informant for his death certificate was his step-son, Walter F. WALKER, of the same address.
Abstract from Laurel Grove Cemetery Keepers Book: Robert Lee COLDING died the 21st of October, 1927, and was buried on the 23rd in Lot 789 of the cemetery. He was a native of Savannah, aged 61 years, 1 month and 19 days, a resident of 836 East Henry Street.
Excerpts from pages 1041-1042 of Volume II of A History of Savannah and South Georgia (by William Harden, Lewis Publishing Company, 1913):
Savannah has a legal fraternity of which she has every reason to be proud, some of the members of the profession having achieved nation-wide prominence. Among its eminent representatives is Col. Robert Lee COLDING, whose excellent equipment has given him high standing and a practice of large proportions. As his Christian name indicates, Colonel COLDING comes of staunch Southern origin and a glance at the history of his forbears reveals a number of soldiers and patriots. He himself is a public-spirited citizen of the best type, ever ready to give his support to any measure which in his judgment will be likely to advance, the general welfare.
Colonel COLDING, who has lived his entire life in the city of Savannah, is the son of Capt. Silas M. and Laura Frances (SIBLEY) COLDING. The father, who died in 1886, when the subject was still a lad, was born in Screven county, Georgia, ...
On account of the parental financial reverses above referred to, Colonel COLDING was early in life thrown upon his own resources. But although in those early days the doors of the schools were locked in his face, the doors of education were not and he found in the school of life a training quite invaluable. After some attendance in the public schools of the city, he entered the Savannah Military Academy, paying for his tuition out of his own earnings. Meantime a long gathering desire to become a lawyer readied the point of crystallization and he began his legal studies here, being duly admitted to the bar on June 18, 1898. lie has since been admitted to practice in the state, supreme and federal courts and in the United States supreme court. He has a tine legal mind and is a hard-working and successful lawyer, always having a large amount of legal business, and his conduct of his law business being notable for thoroughness and efficiency.
He is the sound and substantial type of citizen who wins the well-deserved confidence of the people and he has been called to serve in several public capacities. He was county attorney of Cheatham county for five years, from 1903 to 1908. He is an ex-member of the city council, of which body he was vice chairman and chairman of the fire committee. He was colonel on the staff of Governor Terrell and is now on the list of retired officers with the rank of lieutenant commander.
Colonel COLDING is one of the most prominent Masons of the state. He is past master of Solomon's Lodge, No. 1; deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia; past high priest of Georgia Chapter No. 3; past grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Georgia; past thrice illustrious master, Georgia Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters; past grand master, Grand Council of Georgia; past commander, Palestine Commandery, No. 7, Knights Templar. He is now preceptor of Richard Joseph Nunn Consistory, 32nd degree, A. and A.S.R. He is also a high priest and prophet and representative of Alee Temple, A.A.0.N.M.S. He is also past exalted ruler of the local lodge of Elks. Colonel COLDING has been connected with the formation of many lodges and has been instrumental in spreading the tine principles of Masonry, especially in southeastern Georgia. During his progress through Masonry many honors have been conferred upon him, each succeeding honor bringing increased satisfaction to the brethren of Savannah. He enjoys a great degree of popularity and is well worthy of the success he has achieved and the honors that have been conferred upon him.
Colonel COLDING married Miss Annie E. McIntyre, daughter of Edward McINTYRE, of Savannah, who was for many years comptroller of the Central of Georgia Railroad. The demise of this lady occurred in 1898.
Georgia Death Certificate: Robert Lee COLDING was born in Bridgetown, New Jersey [as was his mother], on the 2nd of September, 1866, to Silas Maner COLDING and Laura Frances SIBLEY, both of whom were born in Georgia [sic]. He was a lawyer, a resident of 836 East Henry Street; he died at home, in Savannah, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 19 days, with burial in Laurel Grove Cemetery, leaving a widow, Margaret WALKER COLDING. The informant for his death certificate was his step-son, Walter F. WALKER, of the same address.
Abstract from Laurel Grove Cemetery Keepers Book: Robert Lee COLDING died the 21st of October, 1927, and was buried on the 23rd in Lot 789 of the cemetery. He was a native of Savannah, aged 61 years, 1 month and 19 days, a resident of 836 East Henry Street.
Savannah has a legal fraternity of which she has every reason to be proud, some of the members of the profession having achieved nation-wide prominence. Among its eminent representatives is Col. Robert Lee COLDING, whose excellent equipment has given him high standing and a practice of large proportions. As his Christian name indicates, Colonel COLDING comes of staunch Southern origin and a glance at the history of his forbears reveals a number of soldiers and patriots. He himself is a public-spirited citizen of the best type, ever ready to give his support to any measure which in his judgment will be likely to advance, the general welfare.
Colonel COLDING, who has lived his entire life in the city of Savannah, is the son of Capt. Silas M. and Laura Frances (SIBLEY) COLDING. The father, who died in 1886, when the subject was still a lad, was born in Screven county, Georgia, ...
On account of the parental financial reverses above referred to, Colonel COLDING was early in life thrown upon his own resources. But although in those early days the doors of the schools were locked in his face, the doors of education were not and he found in the school of life a training quite invaluable. After some attendance in the public schools of the city, he entered the Savannah Military Academy, paying for his tuition out of his own earnings. Meantime a long gathering desire to become a lawyer readied the point of crystallization and he began his legal studies here, being duly admitted to the bar on June 18, 1898. lie has since been admitted to practice in the state, supreme and federal courts and in the United States supreme court. He has a tine legal mind and is a hard-working and successful lawyer, always having a large amount of legal business, and his conduct of his law business being notable for thoroughness and efficiency.
He is the sound and substantial type of citizen who wins the well-deserved confidence of the people and he has been called to serve in several public capacities. He was county attorney of Cheatham county for five years, from 1903 to 1908. He is an ex-member of the city council, of which body he was vice chairman and chairman of the fire committee. He was colonel on the staff of Governor Terrell and is now on the list of retired officers with the rank of lieutenant commander.
Colonel COLDING is one of the most prominent Masons of the state. He is past master of Solomon's Lodge, No. 1; deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia; past high priest of Georgia Chapter No. 3; past grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Georgia; past thrice illustrious master, Georgia Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters; past grand master, Grand Council of Georgia; past commander, Palestine Commandery, No. 7, Knights Templar. He is now preceptor of Richard Joseph Nunn Consistory, 32nd degree, A. and A.S.R. He is also a high priest and prophet and representative of Alee Temple, A.A.0.N.M.S. He is also past exalted ruler of the local lodge of Elks. Colonel COLDING has been connected with the formation of many lodges and has been instrumental in spreading the tine principles of Masonry, especially in southeastern Georgia. During his progress through Masonry many honors have been conferred upon him, each succeeding honor bringing increased satisfaction to the brethren of Savannah. He enjoys a great degree of popularity and is well worthy of the success he has achieved and the honors that have been conferred upon him.
Colonel COLDING married Miss Annie E. McIntyre, daughter of Edward McINTYRE, of Savannah, who was for many years comptroller of the Central of Georgia Railroad. The demise of this lady occurred in 1898.
Georgia Death Certificate: Robert Lee COLDING was born in Bridgetown, New Jersey [as was his mother], on the 2nd of September, 1866, to Silas Maner COLDING and Laura Frances SIBLEY, both of whom were born in Georgia [sic]. He was a lawyer, a resident of 836 East Henry Street; he died at home, in Savannah, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 19 days, with burial in Laurel Grove Cemetery, leaving a widow, Margaret WALKER COLDING. The informant for his death certificate was his step-son, Walter F. WALKER, of the same address.
Abstract from Laurel Grove Cemetery Keepers Book: Robert Lee COLDING died the 21st of October, 1927, and was buried on the 23rd in Lot 789 of the cemetery. He was a native of Savannah, aged 61 years, 1 month and 19 days, a resident of 836 East Henry Street.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
