About 1820, James moved to Jones County, Georgia. There, he married Elizabeth Lockhart on September 6, 1821. They have 8 children: 2 boys and 6 girls. In 1825, he moved to Pike County, Georgia. Between 1827 and 1837, he purchased various parcels of land and labored as a farmer. After his wife died in 1839, he married Eliza McElroy Hartsfield on January 22, 1840, in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia. They have 8 children: 5 boys and 3 girls.
In 1859, he moved his family to Fayette County, Georgia, where he spent his remaining years. He purchased land for his home and his farm. But, he probably didn't work the land much himself. His health was in decline and he was suffering from kidney problems.
The Civil War began and his sons George and Francis enlisted. Francis died in 1863 from disease, and George was wounded and later captured. In 1865, only one of his two boys returned from the war.
This biography is NOT to be posted to any other website without permission.
(bio by: Raymond B.)
About 1820, James moved to Jones County, Georgia. There, he married Elizabeth Lockhart on September 6, 1821. They have 8 children: 2 boys and 6 girls. In 1825, he moved to Pike County, Georgia. Between 1827 and 1837, he purchased various parcels of land and labored as a farmer. After his wife died in 1839, he married Eliza McElroy Hartsfield on January 22, 1840, in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia. They have 8 children: 5 boys and 3 girls.
In 1859, he moved his family to Fayette County, Georgia, where he spent his remaining years. He purchased land for his home and his farm. But, he probably didn't work the land much himself. His health was in decline and he was suffering from kidney problems.
The Civil War began and his sons George and Francis enlisted. Francis died in 1863 from disease, and George was wounded and later captured. In 1865, only one of his two boys returned from the war.
This biography is NOT to be posted to any other website without permission.
(bio by: Raymond B.)
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OUR FATHER.
JAMES BOTTOMS
FEB. 11, 1798
NOV. 7, 1866
Peacefully sleep
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Susan Ann Bottoms Loard
1827–1901
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Eliza J Bottoms Brooks
1830–1869
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Lucinda Caroline Bottoms Tarpley
1834–1920
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George Washington Bottoms
1840–1920
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Sarah Elizabeth Bottoms Cato
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Francis Marion Bottoms
1845–1863
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Rev James Madison Bottoms
1851–1915
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1854–1890
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1858–1860
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1860–1947
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