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     John Henry Slade was born on April 7, 1856 in Randolph County, Georgia.² He was the son of William Jethro Slade and Martha Ann Franklin Mitchell.¹
     John married Markie Lafayette Hall, daughter of Marcus Lafayette Hall and Martha Mildred Mitchell, on November 17, 1881 in Franklin County, Texas.³ John Henry Slade was a deputy sheriff for Terrill County. He was a deputy sheriff. John died on September 25, 1929 in Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia, at age 73^3,1 and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia.

     Thomas Jefferson Slade was born on February 27, 1859 in Randolph County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of William Jethro Slade and Martha Ann Franklin Mitchell.
     Thomas married Nancy Mathis on February 7, 1879 in Calhoun, Georgia, USA.^3,4 The write up of the party following the wedding of Tom Slade and Nannie Mathis from Blakely Early County News, Ed. Calhoun Department Early County News -

" Dear Sir: I believe I promised you an occasional letter, and as it is the fashion now-a-days for newspaper correspondents to write up the little pleasant affairs in which they occasionally have the pleasure and privilege of participating, it may not be intruding upon your column for a notice to "do up" the very enjoyable entertainment at the residence of Mr. W.J. Slade, on the eve of the 7th inst., given in the honor of his brother Tom's marriage with the beautiful and lovely Miss Nannie Mathis of this county. The weather had all day been threatening rain, thereby interfering to some extent with the anticipated pleasures of the night; but as the sombre shades drew on, the beautiful Queen of the Night, with her silvery sheen peered gently through the sable curtains that were wont to veil her face, and shed sufficient light, that none had to grope in darkness to find their way under the hospitable roof of the aforesaid gentleman; and once there, as for "old Probs", we could say "let 'er roll.
"At the door, after paying respects to my young friend Tom, and congratulating him upon his choice of a companion, I fixed akimbo and looked to see who might be seen. But before dismissing our clever young benedictine friend, let me say that in the possession of his charming bride he has in her a bonanza of loveliness and beauty, to say naught of her lots of kind(ness). As I have ever known Tom as a good and industrious boy, I know he will be a good husband and now, as his foundation's "Slade" upon a "rock" basis he will in due season have his "crib" full, his "presses" overflowing with w(h)ine and the "fruits of his enterprise constantly increasing. May fortune smile propitiously upon this happy pair.
May happiness attend them as hand in hand they go
Up the hill,
And for-sooth(ing) syrup goes up too,
Tom I know will-
"Foot the bill

"Twould be tedious and tasteless as well as a needles consumption of time and space to enter into a biographical history of all whom I saw on this occasion. Suffice to say that the house, through capacious, was filled to its utmost with the beauty and chivalry of old Calhoun; for save the charming Miss Wade, of Blakely, who graced the occasion with her presence the entire assemblage was made up Calhounites. Whe the stirring music "struck up" at the magic touch of the Profs. Dick and Bror and "on with the dance," echoed through the hall, the house fairly trembled beneath the tread of twinkling feet. As it is not my intention to over-eight, I will state that some of the "upper-tens," however, wouldn't twinkle worth a cent but had an everlasting predisposition and penchant for the good old "back shuffle."
"For the benefit of several present, who from conscientions feelings would not participate in the quadrille, the evening's entertainment was varied by the introduction of Old Sister Phoebe and Grab. I must here say that Capt. L.W., who though long since had lost the step thought he was some on the Old Sister; after a fair trial, however, he concluded that everlasting going round and round was rather to enthusing fro a gentleman subject to vertigo. He therefore gracefully resigned until the next fall, when he said he might trye it again. Grab, you know, being a sort of doctimal dance, all members could take a trun, and this fascinating play was danced with alacrity. The cotillion, however, was the favorite play of the many. Nothing occurred throughout the evening to ruffle the smooth and steady tide of pleasure - except, perhaps, the unfortunate circumstance of the gallant K. getting entangled in a "Webb" so that he could not "Wade" in as desired. After a time, however, he concluded that he could not "Turner", and the last I saw of him he had crossed the "Rivers" and was resting under the "Weeds" in a "Rice field and complete "Boss" of the situation.
"I may be pardoned for stating that there was none from this part of "Dixie" who could easily translate "Virgil" except perhaps, the amiable Miss M., for she 'ad'im" 'Em"ed in a corner during a considerable slice of the evening, but this did not prevent the clever Ex-Sheriff from "Wade"-ing up to his "Colley"" May fortune smile on this happy pair"..(Partial transcript.)⁴

Thomas Jefferson Slade Saturday, Mar 20, 1897, heading "Two Marriages in Terrell County" on March 17, 1897.⁵      Thomas married second Lula Valdesta Hatcher, daughter of John Henry Hatcher and Penelope Tyson Newsome, on March 17, 1897 in Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia.^6,7 Thomas' four children were living with Lula & Thomas in the 1900 census.⁸ Thomas Jefferson Slade was a Deputy Sheriff of Terrell County in 1904.⁹ He was Real estate agent in January, 1920 in Terrell County, Georgia.¹⁰ Thomas was widowed when his wife, Lula, died on February 2, 1924 at age 66.¹¹ Thomas died on May 11, 1927 in Ashford, Houston County, Alabama, at age 68.¹² He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia.

     Markie Lafayette Hall was born on November 22, 1862 in Randolph County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Marcus Lafayette Hall and Martha Mildred Mitchell.²
     Markie married John Henry Slade, son of William Jethro Slade and Martha Ann Franklin Mitchell, on November 17, 1881 in Franklin County, Texas.¹ Markie was widowed when her husband, John, died on September 25, 1929 in Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia, at age 73.^1,3 Markie died on November 11, 1942 at age 79⁴ and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia.⁴

     Effie Estelle Slade was born on March 11, 1883.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Slade and Markie Lafayette Hall¹ and died on November 14, 1884 in Franklin County, Texas, at age 18 months and three days.¹

     Esther Leona Slade was born on November 2, 1886 in Franklin County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Slade and Markie Lafayette Hall.¹
     Esther married James Durham Collier on April 4, 1907.^1,2 Esther Leona Slade was known as Ethel.² Esther died on April 29, 1970 at age 83.³ She was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia.³

     Isadora "Dora" Shute was born in November, 1859 in Calhoun County, Georgia.^2,3 She was the daughter of Giles Shute and Mary Ann "Polly" [?].^4,5
     Isadora married Hezikiah Polhill Slade, son of William Jethro Slade and Martha Ann Franklin Mitchell, circa 1879.¹ Isadora was widowed when her husband, Hezikiah, died on March 2, 1895 in Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia, at age 40 A notice in the Atlanta Constitution, datelined Dawson, March 2, 1895, read as follows:
[The two brothers were later identified by this researcher as Deputy Sheriff John Henry Slade and Thomas Jefferson Slade]⁶ The 1900 census gives Dora's birth as Nov 1962, however, that could not be correct because she was recorded age 7/12 in the 1860 census.³
     Dora apparently lived with her son Oscar for the last several years. Isadora died on October 24, 1932 in Volusia County, Florida, at age 72⁷ and was buried in Edgewater New Smyrna Cemetery, Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida.⁷

     Clifford Audiborn Slade was known as Charlie Slade.³ He was born on May 15, 1877 in Georgia.^4,5,6 He was the son of Hezikiah Polhill Slade and [?] Bastain.^1,7
     Clifford married Myrtle C. Chambles, daughter of William W. Chambles and Martha L. Cash, on February 19, 1906 in Travis County, Texas.⁸ Clifford Audiborn Slade was working as an electrician. He was registered for World War 2 draft in 1942 while living in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 1005 Willow St, Austin, TX.⁴ Clifford died on April 29, 1957 at age 79.⁹ He was buried in Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas.¹⁰

     Mary M. Plowden was born in November, 1844 in Sumter County, South Carolina.^3,4 She was the daughter of E. R. Plowden.⁴ Both her parents were born in South Carolina.
     Mary married William Joshua Hatcher Slade, son of William Jethro Slade and Martha Ann Franklin Mitchell, on November 26, 1868.⁵ 1900 census states mother of 3 and 3 living.³ Age 65, Widow, mother of 5 and 5 living, according to 1910 census.⁶ Mary M. Plowden died on March 25, 1937 at the home of her son in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, at age 92.⁷ She was buried in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Edison, Calhoun County, Georgia.⁷

     Benjamin Alma Sladewas also found as Alma Benjamin.² He was born on November 13, 1868 in Calhoun County, Georgia.^1,3 He was the son of William Joshua Hatcher Slade and Mary M. Plowden.¹
     Benjamin married first Ellen Stone Smyser, daughter of Samuel M. Smyser and Claire A. Stone, on January 9, 1901 in Polk County, Georgia.³ Benjamin died on September 12, 1928 at age 59.⁴ He was buried in Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California.⁵

     Leta Mae Slade was born on August 19, 1872 in Calhoun County, Georgia.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Joshua Hatcher Slade and Mary M. Plowden.¹
     Leta married Samuel Joshua Flanders, son of John Rushing Flanders and Emma Black, on October 14, 1900 in Emanuel County, Georgia.³ Leta died on April 30, 1960 at age 87.⁴ She was buried in Swainsboro Cemetery, Emanuel County, Georgia.⁴

     Lucius Arthur Slade was born on October 10, 1875 in Calhoun County, Georgia.^1,3 He was the son of William Joshua Hatcher Slade and Mary M. Plowden.¹
     Lucius married first Clara Gertrude Johnston on November 9, 1902 in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia.^4,5
     Lucius married second Martha Frances Moore, daughter of Winfield Taylor Moore and Sara Eugenia Hatcher, on January 4, 1906 in Edison, Calhoun County, Georgia.⁴ Lucius Arthur Slade was employed by Swift and Company in Moultrie in 1918.⁶ He was registered for the military draft in World War I on September 12, 1918 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia.⁷ He retired from Swift and Company circa 1941 in Moultrie, Georgia.⁸ Lucius died on August 20, 1952 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, at age 76.⁴ He was buried in Webb Cemetery, Houston County, Alabama.⁴

     Edward Ross Slade was known by Ross. He was born on September 17, 1878 in Calhoun County, Georgia.^2,3 He was the son of William Joshua Hatcher Slade and Mary M. Plowden.¹
     Edward married Sarah Katherine Parrish, daughter of John Franklin Parrish and Caroline McCranie, on June 3, 1908 in Georgia.⁴ Edward Ross Slade was electrician at the powerhouse.⁵ In 1918, Cook County was formed from Berrien County. He was electrician at light plant in 1920.⁶ The family moved to Moorpark, California in 1923.⁷ Census excerp: His wife, Kate P. Slade was the enumerator in 1930 census. In 1942, he joined the Moorpark Fire Department.⁷ Edward died on December 24, 1957 in Ventura County, California, at age 79.⁸ His Social Security Number was (an unknown value.)

     Martha Frances Moore went by Mattie.³ She was born on September 9, 1878 in Hatcher Station, Quitman County, Georgia.^1,4,2 She was the daughter of Winfield Taylor Moore and Sara Eugenia Hatcher.⁵
     Martha married John A. Causey.² John Causey drowned in Patula Creek near Morris Station, Georgia.⁶
     Martha married second Lucius Arthur Slade, son of William Joshua Hatcher Slade and Mary M. Plowden, on January 4, 1906 in Edison, Calhoun County, Georgia.² Martha died on September 8, 1961 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, at age 82. She was buried in Webb Cemetery, Houston County, Alabama.⁴

     Harvey Eugene Slade was born on June 30, 1909 in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia.^3,4,2 He was the son of Lucius Arthur Slade and Martha Frances Moore.¹ Harvey and brother Bones played on the Moultrie High School football team. The Packers were undefeated in 1928 and won the South Georgia Championship.⁵
     Harvey married Helen Marion Burr on June 4, 1935 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.³ Harvey Eugene Slade was a professional photographer and owner Slades Studio of Photography in Tallahassee, Florida, for many years.³ Harvey died on May 18, 1975 in Tallahassee, Florida, at age 65.^3,4 He was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, in the family plot.³
     Harvey was active in professional photographic organizations and served as president of the Florida Photographic Association and as director of the Southeastern Photographers Association. He continued his photographic work until illness forced him to close the studio in 1974. His photographic collection was donated to the Florida Memory Project at the State Library and Archives of Florida.³

     Artice Slade was born in October, 1891 in Spalding County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of William J. Slade and Nannie Lindsey.¹
     Artice married Lenna L. Howell, daughter of Samuel Alexander Howell and Mary Frances Barrett.²

     William Albert Slade usually went by the name Albert Slade.² He was born on November 28, 1893 in Spalding County, Georgia.^2,1 He was the son of William J. Slade and Nannie Lindsey.²
     William married Mamie Elizabeth Fossett, daughter of John Thomas Fossett and Sarah Frances Newell, circa 1922.³ William died on September 5, 1967 in Eustis, Lake County, Florida, at age 73.¹

     Lillian Naomi Slade was born in August, 1896 in Spalding County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of William J. Slade and Nannie Lindsey.¹ In 1924, Lillian was a Senior in the Medical College at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.² In 1940, Lillian was a registered nurse on a private case in Manhattan, New York. She was listed as a boarder in the household of Mae McClatchie, 455 Ft. Washington Avenue.³