Sarah Ann Elizabeth BURT
F, b. 28 April 1836, d. 27 February 1911
- Relationship
- 2nd cousin 3 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Sarah Ann Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Joel Hurt BURT and Mildred Ann OWEN, was born on 28 April 1836 in Talbot County, Georgia.1,2
Her father died on 8 June 1847 in Pleasant Hill, Talbot County, Georgia, when Sarah was 11.3,4
Sarah married William Roscoe GORMAN on 3 January 1856 in Talbot County, Georgia.1
In the Talbot County, Georgia 1860 Census William was 33 years of age, a planter owning $6,000 of real estate and $15,313 of personal estate. His wife, Sarah A. S. Burt Gorman, was 23. They were born in Georgia, as was their child, Mary M. Gorman, two years of age. Gorman employed two overseers, Henry Snelling, 19, and Edward Williams, 21, both born in Georgia. Neighbors of the Gormans were Hope H. and Martha A. Hammack and their family, and others.
He owned a mill for grinding wheat and corn. and possibly a sawmill facility, located on Black Creek. The mill was located on his plantation of about 1,800 acres. The mill pond was a favorite site in the community for picknicking and camping. The "Talbotten Standard", for Tuesday, May 18, 1880 reported that "The picnic given at Gorman's Mill on Friday last was a perfect success. It was largely attended, and all enjoyed themselves hugely. The amusements were varied and refreshments bountiful."5
Sarah Ann Elizabeth BURT died on 27 February 1911 in Talbot County, Georgia, at age 74.3 She was buried in Talbotton City Cemetery, Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia.6
Her father died on 8 June 1847 in Pleasant Hill, Talbot County, Georgia, when Sarah was 11.3,4
Sarah married William Roscoe GORMAN on 3 January 1856 in Talbot County, Georgia.1
In the Talbot County, Georgia 1860 Census William was 33 years of age, a planter owning $6,000 of real estate and $15,313 of personal estate. His wife, Sarah A. S. Burt Gorman, was 23. They were born in Georgia, as was their child, Mary M. Gorman, two years of age. Gorman employed two overseers, Henry Snelling, 19, and Edward Williams, 21, both born in Georgia. Neighbors of the Gormans were Hope H. and Martha A. Hammack and their family, and others.
He owned a mill for grinding wheat and corn. and possibly a sawmill facility, located on Black Creek. The mill was located on his plantation of about 1,800 acres. The mill pond was a favorite site in the community for picknicking and camping. The "Talbotten Standard", for Tuesday, May 18, 1880 reported that "The picnic given at Gorman's Mill on Friday last was a perfect success. It was largely attended, and all enjoyed themselves hugely. The amusements were varied and refreshments bountiful."5
Sarah Ann Elizabeth BURT died on 27 February 1911 in Talbot County, Georgia, at age 74.3 She was buried in Talbotton City Cemetery, Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia.6
Last Edited=15 Feb 2024
Citations
- [S35] Frances Benson Chandler, Daniel Grant Owen.
- [S104] William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, pg. 535.
- [S111] Robert E. Torbert, Talbot County Cemeteries.
- [S104] William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, pg. 534-535.
- [S104] William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Vol. III, pg. 92.
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Sarah (Burt) Gorman, Record ID #22845674, Talbotton City Cemetery, Accessed: 15 FEB 2024.
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