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     Corinne Bryant was born on October 5, 1905 in Calhoun, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Beverly D. Bryant.¹ She attended Blue Mountain College in Mississippi and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia.
     Corinne married Harry Lee Slade, son of Wherry Kolb Slade and Mollie N Moffett.¹ Corinne died on August 1, 1992 at age 86.¹ She was buried in Park Hill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.^1,2

     Cottie Beverly Slade was born on May 7, 1941 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Lee Slade and Corinne Bryant. She graduated from Columbus High School and then graduated from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia.¹ Cottie died on September 18, 2016 in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, at age 75.¹ She was buried in Park Hill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.¹

     Ben Turner Slade was born on July 20, 1882 in Pike County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey. Ben Turner Slade was New Tag in 1884 in Georgia.²
     Ben married Nell Louisa Barrett, daughter of William Jethro Barrett and Caroline Carter, on February 6, 1902 in Meriwether County, Georgia.^3,4 Living next to Joseph Wesley Slade in 1910 census.² Ben Turner Slade was registered for the military draft in World War I on September 12, 1918 in Knoxville, Crawford County, Georgia.⁵ He was manager of a lumber mill. Ben died on August 27, 1960 in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, at age 78.^1,6 He was buried in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.⁷

     Nell Louisa Barrett was born on December 6, 1886 in Pike County, Georgia.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Jethro Barrett and Caroline Carter.
     Nell married Ben Turner Slade, son of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey, on February 6, 1902 in Meriwether County, Georgia.^3,4 Nell died on November 18, 1972 in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, at age 85.⁵

     James Thomas Slade was born on April 13, 1904 in Alberta, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Ben Turner Slade and Nell Louisa Barrett.
     James married Annie Miles Ballowe. James died on September 20, 1996 at age 92^2,3,4 and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama.⁴

     William Horace Slade was born on December 2, 1905 in Alberta, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 He was the son of Ben Turner Slade and Nell Louisa Barrett. William Horace Slade was New Tag on May 3, 1906 in Georgia.^3,4 He went by Horace.⁴ Census excerp.⁵
     William married Lola Jones on December 24, 1934.⁶ His Social Security Number was (an unknown value.) William died on November 26, 1977 in Georgia at age 71.^7,2 He was buried in Brunswick Memorial Gardens, Glynn County, Georgia.²

     Gladys Estelle Slade was born on February 3, 1908 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Ben Turner Slade and Nell Louisa Barrett.
     Gladys married Herbert Mansfield Riley on January 16, 1932.¹ Gladys died in 1996.¹

     Ben Turner Slade Jr. was born on January 21, 1912 in Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Ben Turner Slade and Nell Louisa Barrett.
     Ben married Ouida Faye Burkhalter on April 18, 1936.² He served as a Sargent in U. S. Army in WWII. Ben died on February 22, 1985 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 73.³

     Carolyn Virginia Slade was born on November 12, 1915 in Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Ben Turner Slade and Nell Louisa Barrett.
     Carolyn married John Harvey Salter Jr, son of Harvey John Salter and Laura Smith. Carolyn died on November 18, 1995 at age 80.¹ She was buried in Hinesville Cemetery, Liberty County, Georgia.¹

     Nancy Jane Slade was born on December 23, 1917 in Cuthbert, Randolph County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Ben Turner Slade and Nell Louisa Barrett. Nancy died on April 25, 1928 in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, at age 10.¹

     Edward Andrew Slade was born on November 23, 1924 in Butler, Taylor County, Georgia. He was the son of Ben Turner Slade and Nell Louisa Barrett.
     Edward married Margaret Britt Gibson in The Presbyterian Church, Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama,¹, the daughter of Mary Graham Britt and James Beauregard Gibson.² Edward died on August 15, 2001 at age 76³ and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama.³

     Ouida Faye Burkhalter was New Tag in 1912 in Georgia.¹ She was born on February 18, 1917 in Georgia.²
     Ouida married Ben Turner Slade Jr., son of Ben Turner Slade and Nell Louisa Barrett, on April 18, 1936.³ Ouida died on July 16, 1999 at age 82.²

     Elizabeth Slade was called Lizzie. She was born in June, 1874 in Pike County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey.
     Elizabeth married James F. McCord on January 5, 1893.² Elizabeth died in 1953 in Georgia.³ She was buried in UDC Cemetery, Pelham, Mitchell County, Georgia.⁴

     Mary Rebekah Slade was born on July 28, 1876 in Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey. Mary Rebekah Slade was called Mamie by friends and family.
     Mary married Azmon Alexander Howell, son of Samuel Alexander Howell and Mary Frances Barrett, in 1896.³ Mary died on February 25, 1967 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 90.^1,2 She was buried in Zebulon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia.² Tombstone shows Mary Slade Howell.^4,2

     William Samuel Slade was born on June 11, 1878 in Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey.
     William married Matti Lou Howell, daughter of Charles L Howell and Bettie Singleton, on April 3, 1906 in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia.¹ William Samuel Slade was registered for the military draft in World War I on September 12, 1918 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, At age 40, William was medium heighth and build with gray eyes and dark brown hair. He was the elected Sheriff of Pike County.² He was manager of a livery stable. William died on April 13, 1942 in Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia, at age 63.¹ His obituary published April 15, 1942 in The Pike County Times read:
     William Samuel Slade, prominent churchman and businessman of Douglas, died at the Douglas City Hospital early Wednesday morning following an illness of more than two years. For the past 20 years he has been in the lumber business and successfully operated plants at Hazlehurst, Broxton, and two years ago moved to Douglas. Born in Zebulon, he was married in early life to Miss Mattie Lou Howell, of Thomaston, who survives him. Along with four children, Mrs. Clyde Sinclair, of Douglas; Mrs. W. K. Hurst, of Indianapolis; T. F. Slade, of Baxley, and Will S. Slade Jr., N. S. Navy; four brothers, Arthur, of Edgefield, S. C; Luther, of Roberta; Jeff, of Thomaston, and Ben, of Brunswick; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Whittle, of Savannah; Mrs. A. A. Howell, of Lake City; Mrs. Lizzie McCord, of Pelham, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon with Rev. Wade E. Scott officiating, assisted by the Rev. B. E. Donohoo.³

     Arthur Lee Slade was born on May 15, 1885 in Meansville, Pike County, Georgia.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey.
     Arthur married first Sarah Mae Mitchell, daughter of Rich B. Mitchell and Mary Fannie McClure, on December 27, 1911 in Lafayette County, Arkansas.⁴
     Arthur married second Bernice Mitchell.⁵ Arthur died on August 11, 1957 in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 72.^6,7 He was buried in Eastview Cemetery, Edgefield County, South Carolina.⁵ He was Social Security Numb.

     Luther A. Slade was born on December 26, 1886 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey. Luther A. Slade wasregistered for the military draft in World War I on June 5, 1917 in Houston County, Georgia.²
     Luther married Mary Louise LaSeur on June 22, 1921 in Crawford County, Georgia.³ Luther died on March 5, 1975 in Roberta, Crawford County, Georgia, at age 88.¹

     Thomas Jefferson Slade Jr. was born on January 11, 1889 in Lifsey Springs, Pike County, Georgia.^2,1 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey.
     Thomas married Mary Ivor Garrick in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia.¹ Thomas died on August 16, 1980 in Thomaston, Georgia, at age 91.^2,1 He was buried in Southview Cemetery, Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia.¹

     Gladys Estelle Slade was born on December 17, 1890 in Pike County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Slade and Nancy J Storey.
     Gladys married Albert Ezra Whittle, son of Thomas E Whittle, on November 1, 1908 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia.² The marriage was announced in The Pike County Journal. Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, November 6, 1908:
     Miss Estelle Slade and Mr. Albert Whittle were married by Rev. L. Hooten at his residence in Zebulon Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Whittle is a daughter of Mrs. Tom Slade, of Lifsey, and Mr. Whittle is a son of Mr. Tom Whittle, formerly of Meansville but now of Thomaston. The bride is a beautiful young lady and was much admired for her sweet traits. Mr. Whittle is a prominent young business man of Culloden where they will make their home. They carry with them the best wishes of all who know them for a happy and successful life.² Gladys died on May 23, 1978 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 87.³ She was buried in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.³

     Ira Armonus Slade was born on June 1, 1865 in Pike County, Georgia.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Madison Slade and Pelatiah Winifred Vaughn.
     Ira married Mary Ison, daughter of Oliver Hartford Ison, on January 2, 1890 in Spalding County, Georgia.⁴ Ira died on April 27, 1903 at age 37.³ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.³

His obituary in the Pike County Times on Friday, May 1, 1903 read:
     Mr. Ira A. Slade, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Slade, of Zebulon died at his home in Griffin Monday at 12:30 o'clock. He had been in ill health for a long time and several months ago had an operation performed in Baltimore, from which he had about recovered, but two weeks ago he was again stricken and a complication of diseases set in, resulting in his death. Mr. Slade was thirty-seven years of age, and was born in Quitte four miles North of here, where his boyhood and young manhood was spent. He went to Griffin about fifteen years ago and since then has been engaged in business. Mr. Slade leaves a wife and two children, besides his mother and father, four brothers and three sisters.⁵

     Adiel Benson Slade was born on February 8, 1870 in Pike County, Georgia, near Zebulon.¹ He was the son of James Madison Slade and Pelatiah Winifred Vaughn.
     Adiel married Mamie McMurray on June 30, 1895 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.² Announcement of the wedding was published in The Pike County Journal. Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on July 5, 1895: Surprised His Friends, Assistant Ticket Agent Slade Returned with a pretty bride. The many friends of Mr. A.B. Slade, assistant ticket agent of the Southern railroad at Macon, were agreeably surprised yesterday morning when he announced that he was married in Atlanta on Sunday, his bride being Miss Mamie McMurray, one of Macon's prettiest and accomplished young ladies. The affair was a little romantic, but Mr. Slade has a large number of friends here who consider him worthy of such good luck. Miss McMurray had for some time been visiting Mrs. Mahaffey, her aunt, in Atlanta. Mr. Slade found Atlanta very attractive during the young lady's visit there, and found it a good place to while away Sunday's. Last Sunday, however, he announced to his comrades that he would visit Indian Spring. Taking the early morning train he went to Atlanta, and nothing more was heard from him until he returned that night with his bride. They had been quietly married by Father Kelly. Both young people are very popular, and are receiving warm congratulations. Mr. Slade is originally from Pike county. He has a brilliant future as a railroad man.³ Adiel was a ticket agent witht he railroad.

     He was called Burton.¹ James Burton Slade was born on November 3, 1871 in Pike County, Georgia.^2,1 He was the son of James Madison Slade and Pelatiah Winifred Vaughn.
     James married Emily Clyde Hunt, daughter of John Poleman Hunt and Emily Loveda Kitchings, on December 19, 1895 in Georgia.³
     James was merchant owner of 'Slades Men's Clothing' in Griffin, Georgia. He also owned farms that he sharecropped, growing watermelons, vegetables and fruit orchards. This kept his family going during the depression as he had lost his first store due to bank failure. He started it up again in a new location afterwards. Some of his sons worked with him.⁴ James died on July 26, 1946 in Georgia at age 74.^2,1

     Emily Clyde Hunt was born on May 6, 1871 in Georgia.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Poleman Hunt and Emily Loveda Kitchings.^3,4 Emily Clyde Hunt was a country school teacher.⁵
     Emily married James Burton Slade, son of James Madison Slade and Pelatiah Winifred Vaughn, on December 19, 1895 in Pike County, Georgia.⁶ Emily died on February 9, 1928 in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, at age 56 of tuberculosis.^5,3 She was buried in East View Cemetery, Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 Her obituary in the Barnesville News-Gazette on February 16, 1928 read:
     Mrs. B. Slade, wife of one of Griffin's best known business men and one the most beloved women in this section, died at her home in Griffin shortly after midnight Friday. She had been in failing health for several years. She was formerly Miss Emily Clyde Hunt, the daughter of the late John and Emily Bussey Hunt, and a member of one of the most prominent families in middle Georgia.
     She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs. John H. DePew, of New York city; Mrs. Richard Drake, Jr., Miss Evelyn Slade and Mrs. Marion Slade; four sons Burton, Ira, John and Joe Slade, all of Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. George Ridgeway and Mrs. Dede Cannafax, of Barnesville, and four brothers, J.W. Hunt, of Griffin; T.J. Hunt, of Milner; John T. Hunt, of Douglas, and Ben Hunt of San Antonio.³

     Mary Lucia Slade was born in 1896 in Pike County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Burton Slade and Emily Clyde Hunt.
     Mary married Richard A. Drake Jr in 1918 in Georgia.^2,3

     James Burton Slade Jr. was born on August 26, 1899 in Pike County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of James Burton Slade and Emily Clyde Hunt.
     James married Elizabeth Gammon on January 23, 1929³, the daughter of Lena & Joseph A Gannon. James Burton Slade Jr. was a commercial artist, portrait painter and muralist.⁴ James died on January 16, 1932 at age 32 from Tuberculosis.^1,2

     Ingrid Sunleafe Slade went by Sunleafe. She was born in 1902 in Pike County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Burton Slade and Emily Clyde Hunt.
     Ingrid married John Drayton Depew.² At the time of her mother's death on February 10, 1928 Ingrid Sunleafe Slade resided in New York City, New York.³

     Ira Hunt Slade was born on December 6, 1903 in Pike County, Georgia.^2,3 He was the son of James Burton Slade and Emily Clyde Hunt.
     Ira married Mary Dunlap on September 23, 1928.⁴ Ira Hunt Slade was a salesman in dry goods store in 1930.⁵ Ira died on October 19, 1991 at age 87³ and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.¹