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     Thomas Jefferson Barrett was born on February 27, 1831 in Pike County, Georgia.² He was the son of William Barrett and Mary James.³
     Thomas married Minerva Ann Slade, daughter of Samuel Slade and Chloe Harrison, on November 7, 1850 in Georgia.⁴ Census excerp: He was a farmer, value real estate $2,000; personal $8,675, John Lifsey lives next door. Census excerp: real estate value$ 3,500, personal $ 1,500.
     Thomas married second Frances Emma Taylor circa 1884.² Thomas died on March 24, 1900 at age 69 and was buried in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.⁵ His obituary read:
     Hon. Thomas Jefferson Barrett was born Feb. 28, 1831 and died in great peace at his home in Pike County, Ga., March 24th, 1900. Bro. Barrett professed religion at a camp meting near Fincher's church in 1848 anf united with the family church at that place, and for more than a half century his name has been on the official roll of that church. In every office and in every place he was efficient and faithful. He was greatly beloved for his excellencies of head, heart and life. Having had all the advantages to be inherited from fine parentage and his environment conducive to the formation of that splendid character that crowned his life and made it beautiful. He was thus prepared for a noble work and for a sphere of great usefulness.
     In 1851 he was happily married to Miss Manerva Slade, a noble Christian woman, well worthy of him. Together they built up a happy home pervaded by an atmosphere of courtesy and kindness which reached and influenced everyone who came within its hospitable walls. Here in his home and in the various social relations of life, his character shone with highest luster, and his frank affectionate nature was best exemplified.
     Bro. Barrett was progressive and sought to aid his county and community in every possible way, morally and financially. He served his county faithfully as Representative, and as Chairman of the "Board of County Commissioners" and made an enviable record. His heroic work for the Prohibition cause will abide forever. He was liberal beyond his means. He was genial and cordial and loved to put sunshine in the lives of others. He never purposely put a shadow on the brow of anyone or gave pain to any human heart. He never yielded a conviction on but possessed the happy faculty of maintaining his opinion without being offensive to others. He did not turn the world upside down but steadily strove to raise it to a higher cause.
     His second marriage was also a very happy one, with Miss Emma Taylor, an estimable Christian lady. The devotion of the wife to her husband and home was beautiful beyond words. The desire to save those comforts so sweet to ripening age inspired her devotion and filled her life with loving service. May the widow's Friend and the orphan's God, care for her and her six children. For several years he was in failing health, the real nature of his malady being difficult to ascertain. He was stricken with something like paralysis from which he never recovered, but gradually grew worse - until Saturday morning [when] he quietly passed away. Before his mind as so seriously involved, he seemed anxious to go and be with the Lord. A lucid moment came just before he died and he spoke of seeing his mother and his wife who years ago passed beyond the everlasting hills. The end was peace. "Death had no sting, the grave no Victory." He had only "to wrap the drapery of his couch about him and lie down to pleasant dreams," to be awakened by dear ones waiting for his coming amid the loving splendor of the eternal City.⁶

     Augustus B. Cammack was born in 1836 in Alabama his father was born in Indiana and his mother born in Georgia.² He was the son of Joseph Addison Cammack and Angelina Eiland.³
     Augustus married Lucy Ann Slade, daughter of Joseph H. Slade and Elizabeth M. Dumas, circa 1864 in Arkansas. Augustus died on November 29, 1889⁴ and was buried in Bosqueville Cemetery, Bosqueville, McLennan County, Texas.⁴

     Edwin George Slade was baptized on June 20, 1879 in Dinedor, Herefordshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Francis Jonathan Slade and Mary Anne Meats.^1,2
     Edwin married Agnes Blanche James Q2 1901³, the daughter of Sarah & Henry James of Birdwood.⁴ Edwin died Q1 1936 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, at age 56.⁵

     Samuel Slade was born on June 14, 1723 in Charles Parish, York County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Joshua Slade and Sarah [?].^3,4 Samuel Slade was baptized on August 10, 1723 in Charles Parish, Virginia.¹ He York County is only a short distance north of Southampton County making this scenario quite reasonable. Perhaps a future researcher will have the opportunity and diligence to pursue this lead and either prove or disprove this relationship.
      Court order instructing Samuel Slade to pay Elias Love 50 pounds tobacco for serving as witness against Benjamin Brittain.⁵ Samuel Slade married Mary [?], as indicated in his will; Although a marriage record has never been found, it would have been about 1745-1755, based on the approximate birth years of their sons.⁶ Samuel Slade The first record found for Samuel Slade in Southampton County, Virginia was in 1755 when Elias Love appointed "my friend, Samuel Slade" as executor of his will.⁷ He (an unknown value) on February 8, 1759 in Southampton County, Virginia.⁸ He (an unknown value) on January 13, 1760 in Virginia.⁹ He On 14 Apr 1760, Samuel was named Exectutor, along with Benjamin Denson, in the will of his friend Elias Love. Witnesses were John Denson, John Forgueson and Eleanor Power. Elias Love was previously from York County, Virginia. This, along with the fact that Samuel named his first son Joshua, gives further credence to the possibility that our Samuel is the same as the one born in Charles Parish, York County.

on April 14, 1760 in Virginia.¹⁰ On March 11, 1762 Samuel and Lewis Joyner appraised the Estate of John Denson in Virginia.¹¹ Samuel appraised the Estate of Hodges Council, Jr. with Giles Joyner and William Joyner as witnesses on September 9, 1762 in Virginia.¹²
     Samuel would have been the right age to have participated in the Revolutionary War, but no evidence has yet been found that he did.
     Samuel Slade died on November 21, 1789 and his Will was filed for probate in Southampton County on 14 October 1790, indicating that Samuel wrote his Will sometime prior to 21 Nov 1789.¹³ Samuel's will named his wife Mary, four sons, Samuel Jr., Joshua, William and Jethro, as well as mentioning 7 younger children who were not named. The un-named children have not been further identified. Therefore, they are not included in the list below of the children of Samuel and Mary. It is possible that the Mary Slade who married Thomas Grizzard on April 2, 1791 in Southampton County, was one of those younger children. Mary Grizzard also appeared in settlement of accounts of Samuel Slade [Jr] in January, 1815. No further evidence confirming this family relationship has been found. He The exact birth date and place of Samuel Slade has not been established. However, it should be noted that there was a son Samuel born to Joshua and Mary Slade in nearby York County on 14 July 1723 and baptised 10 August 1723. York County is just North of Southampton and this was the only record found of a Samuel in counties nearby Southampton.³

He was New Tag on July 14, 1723 in Charles Parish, Virginia.³ He was New Tag on August 10, 1723 in Charles Parish, Virginia.³

A transcription of Samuel Slade's 1789 will can be seen here. He

Samuel Slade's will is transcribed as follows:

     I, Samuel Slade of the County of Southampton, being in my perfect senses and memory, think fit to make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as Follows:
     I lend unto my well beloved wife Mary Slade the Manner
Plantation with the one half of the land belonging thereto and if my wife Mary Slade should die, then the plantation and the land above mentioned, to be held by my two sons William and Jethro until the twenty fifth day of December one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.
     I give and bequeath unto my son Joshua Slade the remainder of my land and after the death of my wife Mary Slade, if she lives until the above mentioned date the of my land and if my wife Mary Slade should die before the date above mentioned, then after the year 1793, then all my lands returns to Joshua Slade, to him and his heirs and assigns forever, all the removable estate of all kinds whatever after payment of my debts I give unto my wife Mary Slade during her natural life and then to be equally divided between my seven youngest children. Also I appoint Samuel Slade my soul and soul executor to see this my Last Will and Testament proved and performed. Whereunto I have set my hand and affixed my seal this the 21st Day of November in the year of our Lord 1789. signed:
Samuel Slade by his mark and witnessed by Henry Lane, William Slade and Jethro Slade.     in Virginia.¹⁴

     There is little known about Samuel's wife, Mary, other than her name is mentioned in his will, and after his death, she was named in some property and tax records in Southampton County. It is possible that she was daughter of Elias Love, who left part of his estate to his friend, Samuel Slade.¹ She was likely born some time between 1720 and 1735 in Virginia. Mary [?] married Samuel Slade, son of Joshua Slade and Sarah [?], as indicated in his will; Although a marriage record has never been found, it would have been about 1745-1755, based on the approximate birth years of their sons.¹ Mary [?] was New Tag in 1741.

     ¹ Joshua Slade was the son of Samuel Slade and Mary [?]. [We estimate his parents were married about 1750 and he was born about 1751] Joshua was born before 1761 as he was listed on the 1782 tax roll of Southampton County, Virginia indicating he was at least 21 years old at that time. The 1810 Southampton census list his household with one male over 45, supporting this birth assumption.
     Joshua married Sarah Drewry.
     The Southampton County tax roll of 1795 lists Joshua with 77.5 acres of land. This appears to be the first half of the 155 acres that he inherited from his father. Joshua continues reporting the same taxable land each year until 1801, when his land holding doubles to 155 acres. This indicates that his mother likely died the previous year and he then acquired her half of the land in accordance with his father's will.² On 16 Oct 1801, Joshua sold 33 acres in Nottoway Parrish, Southampton Co. to Amos Gardner.³ Joshua & wife Sarah sold 33 acres to Amos Gardner for 32 pounds. Property bordered Jacob Joyner and Amos Gardner. Witnesses: James Gardner, John Davis, Benjamin Vick.⁴ On February 15, 1802 Samuel Slade, Jr. & wife Lettise sold 105 acres in Southampton County to Joshua Slade for $150. Land bordered John Crichlow, Elias Hale, Henry Love, and Joshua's existing property. Witnesses: Nicholas Brister, James Gardner, Lemmy Council. The deed indicates that Samuel, Jr. lived in Nasemond County, Virginia, Upper Parish, at that time.^2,4 Joshua Slade was New Tag 227 Ac increased 105 Ac in 1803 (year 1808 missing) from 1803 to 1812 in Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.² The 1815 Directory of Virgina Land Owners list Joshua Slade, 8E, Southampton County.⁵ Joshua & wife Sally sold 77.5 acres to James Cotton for $232.50. Land bordered John Blythe, Amos Drake, Henry Davis, Patience Jenkins. Witnesses: John C. Gray, William Ricks, William Exum.⁶ He made his will as follows:
     I Joshua Slate of Southampton County do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following Viz.
I give my grandson Joseph Slate forty acres, to be laid off on the north side of the old plantation, to him and his heirs forever.
I give unto my daughter Rebecca Slate the sum of five dollars.

I give to my grandson Patrick Slate the sum of ten dollars.

I give unto my daughter Phoebe Drake one feather bed and furniture, bed stead and ten dollars.

I give unto my son Miles Slade all the rest of my lands and rent and residue of my property of every kind whatsoever not here before given away, out of which he is to pay all just debts, to him and his heirs forever. I do hereby constitute my son Miles Slade my only executor to this my Last Will and Testament, revoking all Wills and Testaments heretofore me made. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 16th day of October 1822. [signed by his X mark] Joshua Slate.⁷
He died before July 12, 1823 as his will was probated on July 12, 1823.^8,9

     William Slade was born circa 1764 as he first appeared on the 1785 tax roll in Southampton County.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Slade and Mary [?]. William Slade William appeared on the tax rolls of Southampton County, Virginia from 1785 until 1801.^2,1 He was a witness Jethro bought 100 ac of Messsuage Tract from James Uzzzell for 13 pounds, brother William served as witness. with Jethro Slade on February 12, 1796 in Southampton County, Virginia.³ William Slade received a payment from the estate of Charles Briggs about Dec 15,1802. This is the last record we have found mentioning William Slade.⁴

     James Madison Slade was born on January 27, 1839 in Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of Simon Slade and Matilda Rickerson.
     James married Pelatiah Winifred Vaughn, daughter of William H. Vaughn and Frances H. [?], on September 15, 1859 in Georgia.³ Census excerp: In the 1860 census, James M. 21, personal $300, Pellia W. 21, married within the year, both Teachers Com. School.⁴
     James Madison Slade was He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the 27th Georgia Infantry, Confederate States Army.¹ Sold 50ac #27 9th dist to WHC Slade in Georgia on August 31, 1866. In the 1870 census: James M 30 school teacher; Pellia W 30; Minnie 6; Ira A 4; Jesse J 2; Benson 8/12; Besheba Rickerson 60, sister of Matilda, his mother, was living with them.⁴ Sold 50ac #5 9th dist to John Lifsey in Georgia on September 16, 1871. James died on November 7, 1921 in Georgia at age 82.^1,5

His obituary in the Pike County Journal of Friday, November 11, 1921 read:
     
     James Madison Slade, one of the oldest citizens of Zebulon, and of Pike county, passed away Monday morning, November 7th 1921, after a comparatively short illness, though his general health had been feeble for sometime. He was borned in Pike county, two miles south of Zebulon, January 27th 1839.
On September 15th, 1859, he married Pelletia Winfred Vaughan. To this union were borned nine children, by seven of whom he is survived: Mrs. W. E. Powell, of Griffin; Adel Slade, Orlando, Fla; J. J. Slade, Zebulon; Burton Slade, Griffin; Mrs. P. M. Sullivan, Zebulon; Miss Julliet Slade, Zebulon; and Colquitt Slade, Jacksonville, Fla. He united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church on a profession of faith in September 1861. In 1872, he moved his membership to the Zebulon Baptist Church, where it liked only some months of having been for fifty years.
     He enlisted in the Confederate Army in the latter part of 1861, as a private and was assigned to the 27th Georgia Regiment, serving under General Hoke. Before the war closed he had been promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. As an example of his faithfulness to duty, on one occasion he was in charge of a certain bridge and had been given orders not to allow any passing across the bridge whatever. General Lee and his staff desired to cross but in order to be sure about the matter he required them to secure the necessary papers and was commended for his act by General Lee. In the death of Mr. Slade, Pike county has lost one of it most honored citizens and with the members of his family, his surviving comrods of the sixties his church, and a host of friends mourn his passing.⁶

     Pelatiah Winifred Vaughn was known as Polly.² She was born on March 5, 1839 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Vaughn and Frances H. [?]^2,3
     Pelatiah married James Madison Slade, son of Simon Slade and Matilda Rickerson, on September 15, 1859 in Pike County, Georgia.⁴
     Mrs. James M. Slade received salt in 1863 and 1864 as a wife of a soldier in service.⁵ Pelatiah died on September 13, 1916 at age 77.⁶ She was buried in East View Cemetery, Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia.^1,6

     Jesse James Slade was born on April 23, 1868 in Pike County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Madison Slade and Pelatiah Winifred Vaughn.
     Jesse married Leila Lifsey, daughter of Benjamine Alexander Lifsey and Martha A. F. Carter, on June 11, 1891 in Georgia.² In addition to their own children, they raised Mary Lena Powell, daughter of his sister, Minnie Olinza Powell. Mary Lena went by the surname Slade, although she was never legally adopted.¹ Census excerp: In the 1920 census: Jesse 57, merchant general store, Leila 47, Wayman 17.³ He served as Mayor of Zebulon in 1925 and 1926.⁴ In 1935, he was serving as Postmaster of Zebulon.⁵ Jesse died on May 28, 1937 at age 69.⁶

     Jesse Wayman Slade was born on September 30, 1902 in Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of Jesse James Slade and Leila Lifsey. Census excerp: He was listed as a lodger, single, and a salesman for lumber company.
     Jesse married Inez Hill.³ Jesse Wayman Slade died on September 2, 1972 in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, at age 69.²

     William Harrison Slade was born on September 14, 1840 in Lifsey Springs, Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of Simon Slade and Matilda Rickerson.
     William married Prudence Emily Brooks, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Brooks and Emily Prudence Story, on November 29, 1860 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia.³      William bought 50 acres, lot #27, 9th District, Pike County, Georgia from his brother, James Madison Slade, on December 15, 1870 and deeded 50 acres of lot #5-9d to John Lifsey that same year.⁴ William died on August 20, 1901 in Zebulon, Georgia, at age 60.^1,2 He was buried in Midway UM Church Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.²

     Joseph W. B. R. Slade was born on February 19, 1842 in Pike County, Georgia. He was the son of Simon Slade and Matilda Rickerson. Joseph died on August 17, 1864 in Winchester, Winchester City County, Virginia, at age 22 killed in battle of Civil War near Winchester, VA.¹ Private Slade was honored posthumously by the Upson County Veterans at a Veterans Reunion in Thomaston on August 25, 1886.²

     Thomas Jefferson Slade was born on June 9, 1851 in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett. Thomas married Nancy J Storey, daughter of Enoch M Storey and Mary Elizabeth Hagan, on February 7, 1872 in Pike County, Georgia.² Thomas J Slade served as the Sheriff of Pike County and was accidently killed in the line of duty. The Pike County Journal chronicled the incident on August 19, 1892:
      Zebulon and all Pike county was thrown into wild excitement and gloom Monday morning over the accidental shooting of Sheriff T. J. Slade by J. S. Sullivan, our town Marshall. The said accident occurred on Dr. Crawley's place near Orchard Hill in this county Monday morning at three o'clock, where the sheriff had gone in company with Jack Sullivan, John Ferguson and a Mr. Taylor to capture Walt Graham, who is wanted here for the murder of his brother. They went to a swamp on Dr. Crawley's place where it was understood the man was hiding and separated to look for him, Slade and Ferguson entering the swamp and Sullivan and Taylor remaining on the opposite side to watch. Slade and Ferguson walked around over the swamp awhile and lay down under some bushes listening. They scarcely had concealed themselves before Sullivan and Taylor, in wandering around came in contact with them, each mistaking the other for the man whom they were hunting. Taylor seeing Slade's and Ferguson's pistols, snapped a Winchester rifle at them, but, fortunately it failed to fire. Slade and Ferguson were in the act of shooting when the other two men turned running for fear of being killed. As they turned to run, Sullivan threw his pistol awkwardly back and fired two shots in quick succession, one of the balls taking effect in Slade's head an inch or two from his left ear and taking a downward course. Several minutes had passed after the shooting before the developments of this horrible affair come to the knowledge of the posse. Mr. Slade was placed in a buggy and brought to Zebulon where he remained unconscious for nearly two days, though resting some easier. Drs. Head and Clark were called to his bedside and did all in their power to save his life. Dr. Westmorland of Atlanta was telegraphed for and came down on the 6 o'clock train Monday afternoon. He pronounced the wound as serious as possible not to have resulted in immediate death. About one-third of the ball was extracted which had fractured the skull bone in a frightful manner. Sheriff Slade has made an excellent officer and a more popular man can't be found in the county.
     The newspaper ran a follow up story on September 3: Last week we stated that Sheriff Slade was weaker than ever and that his condition was growing worse. A small hope was still left, however, and to this his dear ones clung. All that medical attention and careful nursing could do was done, but last night the little spark of life went out about 3:30 o'clock. Tom Slade was a true man in every relation of life and his death was a great loss to our county as well as to his family.³
     Thomas Jefferson Slade died on September 2, 1892 in Georgia at age 41.¹ He The local newspaper chronicaled cause of the accident and his subsequent death.

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: August 19, 1892
     Thos. J. Slade, Our Faithful Sheriff, Seriously Wounded. Sorrow Prevails Over Pike County. The Shooting Purely Accidental - Caused by Some Degree of Carelessness of the Posse.
     Zebulon and all Pike county was thrown into wild excitement and gloom Monday morning over the accidental shooting of Sheriff T. J. Slade by J. S. Sullivan, our town marshall. The said accident occurred on Dr. Crawley's place near Orchard Hill in this county Monday morning at three o'clock, where the sheriff had gone in company with Jack Sullivan, John Ferguson and a Mr. Taylor to capture Walt Graham, who is wanted here for the murder of his brother. They went to a swamp on Dr. Crawley's place where it was understood the man was hiding and separated to look for him, Slade and Ferguson entering the swamp and Sullivan and Taylor remaining on the opposite side to watch. Slade and Ferguson walked around over the swamp awhile and lay down under some bushes listening. They scarcely had concealed themselves before Sullivan and Taylor, in wandering around came in contact with them, each mistaking the other for the man whom they were hunting. Taylor seeing Slade's and Ferguson's pistols, snapped a Winchester rifle at them, but, fortunately it failed to fire. Slade and Ferguson were in the act of shooting when the other two men turned running for fear of being killed. As they turned to run, Sullivan threw his pistol awkwardly back and fired two shots in quick succession, one of the balls taking effect in Slade's head an inch or two from his left ear and taking a downward course. Several minutes had passed after the shooting before the developments of this horrible affair come to the knowledge of the posse.
     Mr. Slade was placed in a buggy and brought to Zebulon where he remained unconscious for nearly two days, though resting some easier. Drs. Head and Clark were called to his bedside and did all in their power to save his life. Dr. Westmoland [sic] of Atlanta was telegraphed for and came down on the 6 o'clock train Monday afternoon. He pronounced the wound as serious as possible not to have resulted in immediate death. About one-third of the ball was extracted which had fractured the skull bone in a frightful manner.
     Sheriff Slade has made an excellent officer and a more popular man can't be found in the county. We hope to mention his recovery in some future issue.

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: August 26, 1892
Sheriff Slade No Better - It is indeed with regret that we inform our readers that Sheriff Slade's condition at this time is extremely serious. For several days he improved very perceptibly, but on Wednesday night he had a serious sinking spell, from which he has only partially rallied. Friends have watched and prayed by his bedside both day and night, but grave fears are apprehended that he cannot survive a few more sinking spells, such as the one on Wednesday night.

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 2, 1892
Hope Has Fled, And the Friends of Sheriff Slade Give Him Up With Sad Hearts.
     Last week we stated that Sheriff Slade was weaker than ever and that his condition was growing worse. A small hope was still left, however, and to this his dear ones clung. All that medical attention and careful nursing could do was done, but last night the little spark of life went out about 3:30 o'clock. Tom Slade was a true man in every relation of life and his death was a great loss to our county as well as to his family.⁴

     Nancy J Storey was born on August 11, 1853 in Pike County, Georgia.² She was the daughter of Enoch M Storey and Mary Elizabeth Hagan. Nancy J Storey was New Tag in August, 1855 in Georgia.³
     Nancy married Thomas Jefferson Slade, son of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett, on February 7, 1872 in Georgia.² Nancy died on June 9, 1941 at age 87.⁴ She was buried in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.⁵

     Mary Rebekah Slade was born on November 20, 1852 in Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett.
     Mary married Colson T. Moreland on July 23, 1876 in Georgia.³ Mary died on January 3, 1931 at age 78 and was buried on January 10, 1931 in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.⁴

     Colson T. Moreland was known as Coley. He was born in 1832 in Georgia His father was born in Virginia and his mother in Georgia.¹
     Colson married Mary Rebekah Slade, daughter of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett, on July 23, 1876 in Pike County, Georgia.² Colson died on September 29, 1892 and was buried in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.³

     Sarah Caroline Slade went by Sallie.¹ She was born on January 17, 1854 in Pike County, Georgia.² She was the daughter of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett.
     Sarah married Robert H. Smoot on November 27, 1887.³ Sarah died on August 16, 1943 at age 89.² She was buried in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.²

     Samuel Simon Slade was born on August 1, 1859 in Pike County, Georgia.² He was the son of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett. His name has caused some confusion because sometimes it is recorded just Simon or Samuel and other times it was reversed as Simon Samuel.
     Samuel Simon Slade married Martha Ann Storey, daughter of Enoch M Storey and Mary Elizabeth Hagan, circa 1878.³ Samuel died on July 24, 1914 in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia, at age 54.⁴ He was buried in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.⁵

     Elizabeth B. Slade was born on April 4, 1861 in Pike County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett. Elizabeth died circa 1871 in Georgia.¹

     Joseph Wesley Slade was born on May 13, 1865 in Pike County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett.
     Joseph married first Leola Mangham on March 16, 1890 in Georgia.²
     Joseph married second Leonora "Nora" Reeves on December 12, 1900 in Upson, Georgia.^3,4 Joseph Wesley Slade (an unknown value) in 1912 in Talbot County, Georgia.⁵ He was Sawmill owner & farmer. Joseph died on June 24, 1924 in Fulton County, Georgia, at age 59.¹

     Leola Mangham was born on June 15, 1871 in Pike County, Georgia.¹
     Leola married Joseph Wesley Slade, son of Simon Slade and Holland Barrett, on March 16, 1890 in Georgia.² Leola died on September 22, 1898 at age 27 Slade-Finney Bible gives the date as Sep 24, 1898¹ and was buried in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.¹ Her obituary read as follows:

      Mrs. Joe W. Slade, after a few days sickness died at her at Lifsey, Ga., last Wednesday. She was a Christian lady and had many friends throughout the county. She leaves a husband and several young children to mourn her loss. The funeral services conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Martin, of Milner, assisted by Rev. M.M. Walraven of this place, occurred at Fincher’s church yesterday. The Journal extends sympathy to the bereaved ones.³

     Prudence Emily Brooks was born on October 20, 1842 in Pike County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Brooks and Emily Prudence Story.
     Prudence married William Harrison Slade, son of Simon Slade and Matilda Rickerson, on November 29, 1860 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia.² Census excerp: Prudence was listed as mother of 8 children, with 7 living. Prudence died on October 10, 1920 in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, at age 77.¹ She was buried in Midway UM Church Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.¹

     Joseph Warren Slade was born on June 18, 1865 in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of William Harrison Slade and Prudence Emily Brooks.³ He was recorded as Joseph H in 1880 census.²
     Joseph married Sarah Caroline Gardner, daughter of William Zedrick Gardner and Caroline Myrtice Cauthen, on January 29, 1890 in Georgia. Joseph died on February 3, 1950 at age 84.^1,3,4

     Matilda Brooks Slade was born circa 1867 in Spalding County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of William Harrison Slade and Prudence Emily Brooks.
     Matilda married William Hammond.¹

     Emma Jean Slade was known as Emmie.² She was New Tag on October 23, 1867 in Spalding County, Georgia.^3,1 She was born in December, 1871 in Georgia.⁴ She was the daughter of William Harrison Slade and Prudence Emily Brooks. Emma Jean Slade was New Tag in 1873 in Georgia.⁵
     Emma married John Dennis Gardner, son of William Zedrick Gardner and Caroline Myrtice Cauthen, in Georgia.⁶ The 1900 census indicates that Emma was mother of 7 children and 6 are living.⁴ Emma died on December 9, 1930 at her home.⁷ She was buried in Oakview Cemetery, Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia.⁷

     William J. Slade was born in June, 1869 in Spalding County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of William Harrison Slade and Prudence Emily Brooks.
     William married Nannie Lindsey in 1891.^2,1 William died on August 7, 1945 in Pike County, Georgia, at age 76.³

     Clara Slade was born in 1877 in Spalding County, Georgia.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Harrison Slade and Prudence Emily Brooks.
     Clara married William Patrick Burke, son of John Thomas Burk and Mary E. Maddox, on December 23, 1894.³ Clara Slade was living in December, 1930 in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; at the time of her sister's death.⁴ They had eleven children.