Deaths

Alexander "Alex" Abercrombie, age 54, Laurens, South Carolina, the magistrate of Young's township, 9/5/1919 met a tragic death last night at the hands of his nephew, Furman Abercrombie at the home of Furman's mother, widow of the late Frank Abercrombie between 12 and 1 o'clock.  The victim had spent some time last night at the country store and stopped by the residence of Mrs. Frank Abercrombie.  Furman Abercrombie was upstairs sleeping and was aroused by strange noises when he grabbed the gun and shot when he saw a figure of a man through a side widow.  He called to know who it was and ordered them to get away and was getting no reply.  After no reply he shot and the man fell dead.  He was shot through the head. It was a possibility that the man was intending to play a joke on the boys and scare them.  There was no misunderstanding between the two families. Furman was granted bail for $500.00. The Augusta Chronicle dated 9/6/1919.

Henry E. Abercrombie, age 65, a former Columbus, Georgia citizen died Sunday at his home in Greenville, Mississippi.  The body will be brought to the Columbus for interment today.  Mr. Abercrombie left here shortly after the Civil War and settled in Mississippi where he resided until his death.  Survivors include his sisters, Mrs. Richard Howard, Mrs. A. C. Wright and Mrs. William Chambers all of this city.  Funeral services held at the union depot this afternoon at 1 o'clock immediately upon the arrival of the train bearing his remains.  Interment in Linwood Cemetery. Columbus Dailey Enquirer, Columbus, Ga; Tuesday, 10/13/1914.

Monica Abercrombie, four year old daughter of G. S. Abercrombie of near Colloden, died yesterday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock from a short illness.  Other survivors include: sister, Aeryn; brother, Thomas Jefferson: Grandfather, M. J. Zellner of Macon. Funeral services held at Colloden, Saturday morning. Interment in the family lot in Colloden.  Macon Telegraph dated 8/30/1918.

Marriages

Court/Trials

H. F. Abercrombie charged with robbing the safe of Wrightsville and Tennille railroad at this place on December 13th was heard here today before magistrates C. D. Thigpen and B. D. Joiner who decided to carry over his trial to March in Superior court.  The prisoner preferred a non resident to decide the matter.  Bail was $1000.00. Nine witnesses made a full statement. Mr. Abercrombie had been working for the Central railroad as an operator.  His father and brother were at the trial.  The Macon Telegraph, Tennille, 1/15/1889.

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