Quitman, Ga., January 12-
Thomas Denmark, better known as "Uncle Tommy" Denmark, of Brooks county, died this morning at his home, seven miles south of town, at 3 o'clock. He had been confined to his bed for ten days and those who watched at his bedside have realized that the end was not far off.
"Uncle Tommy" was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, eighty-seven years
ago, and lived there until he reached his majority. He moved to this county about sixty years ago and settled at the home where he lives until the time of his death. He was a consistent Christian, a noble man and perhaps the most universally loved man in the section.
Mr. Denmark was the father of thirteen children, six of whom survive him. They are Mrs. F. R. Arrignton, Mrs. McFarland and R. I. Denmark, of this county, and Hon. B. A. Denmark, of the firm of Denmark & Adams, lawyers, of Savannah; Hon. E. P. S. Denmark, of the firm of Denmark & Ashley, lawyers, of Valdosta, and Mrs. Hodges, of Decatur county.
Numbering his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his family reaches 150 persons. He was a man of strong character. He was a very vigorous man, always up before the sun and about his business. He attended to his farm until he was taken sick, "Uncle Tommy" was in comfortable circtumstances.
Quitman, Ga., January 12-
Thomas Denmark, better known as "Uncle Tommy" Denmark, of Brooks county, died this morning at his home, seven miles south of town, at 3 o'clock. He had been confined to his bed for ten days and those who watched at his bedside have realized that the end was not far off.
"Uncle Tommy" was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, eighty-seven years
ago, and lived there until he reached his majority. He moved to this county about sixty years ago and settled at the home where he lives until the time of his death. He was a consistent Christian, a noble man and perhaps the most universally loved man in the section.
Mr. Denmark was the father of thirteen children, six of whom survive him. They are Mrs. F. R. Arrignton, Mrs. McFarland and R. I. Denmark, of this county, and Hon. B. A. Denmark, of the firm of Denmark & Adams, lawyers, of Savannah; Hon. E. P. S. Denmark, of the firm of Denmark & Ashley, lawyers, of Valdosta, and Mrs. Hodges, of Decatur county.
Numbering his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his family reaches 150 persons. He was a man of strong character. He was a very vigorous man, always up before the sun and about his business. He attended to his farm until he was taken sick, "Uncle Tommy" was in comfortable circtumstances.
Family Members
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Sarah Elizabeth Denmark Lee
1832–1895
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Agnes Assenith Denmark McFarlin
1834–1918
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Redden Irving Denmark
1836–1902
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Mary Jane Denmark Hodges
1838–1919
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Clayton Rhey Denmark Sr
1840–1886
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Frances R. "Fannie" Denmark Arrington
1842–1900
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Ann Denmark
1848–1864
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Brantley Astor Denmark
1850–1901
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Elisha Peck Smith Denmark
1854–1929
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Florence Denmark Saunders
1858–1904
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