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Atlanta Constitution, 2 Feb 1885
Abe W. Crawford, who was a few years ago a prominent figure in Atlanta sporting circles, died Thursday night in the insane asylum at Milledgeville, and his remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery yesterday.
In days gone by, when card playing and other games of chance were allowed in Atlanta, Abe Crawford held a flush hand among the boys. He was well known in Atlanta and had friends all over Georgia,. At the time of his death he was only forty-one years of age, but that forty-one years of life was full of stirring events. Crawford was, by birth, a Carolinian, but early in life came to Atlanta. He was an expert billiard player, and at one time was the recognized champion of the south. In 1867 or '68 Atlanta had a billiard tournament. All of the best billiardists in the south were present and entered. To the champion an elegant and handsome ebony cue was to be awarded and Crawford secured it. He was an expert pool player and was said to be the finest pin pool player in the world. Persons who placed their money on a card when Abe Crawford was dealing were always satisfied, for he had the reputation of being an honest dealer. He was liberal, open hearted and generous, and never turned an applicant away empty handed. He has been known many time to refund money won from men to their families. In 1875 he abandoned the sporting life and opened a family grocery store on Whitehall street, where A. B. Andrews, the clothier, now holds forth. He succeeded well in business and purchased a fine farm in Gordon county. He moved to his farm and remained there until the Atlanta cotton exposition, when he came back to Atlanta, and again began a "life of ease." A few years ago he again reformed, and went back to his plantation. Something over a year ago he manifested signs of mental aberration, and his family caused an investigation, which resulted in sending him to the asylum, where he remained until his death. After going back to his plantation he joined the church, and was up to the time of his incarceration in the asylum a sincere and devout Christian. The news of his death will cause many a sigh of regret. Abe Crawford was kind to all with whom he came in contact. He was polished, polite and inoffensive, and of him his old companions say, "Abe may have been reckless and wild during his life, but he was never wicked. He was a friend to those who needed a friend and kind to those who wanted help. Let him rest in peace."
Abe Crawford leaves a wife and two or three children. He was devoted to his family and was idolized by them. His wife is almost beside herself with grief.
Atlanta Constitution, 2 Feb 1885
Abe W. Crawford, who was a few years ago a prominent figure in Atlanta sporting circles, died Thursday night in the insane asylum at Milledgeville, and his remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery yesterday.
In days gone by, when card playing and other games of chance were allowed in Atlanta, Abe Crawford held a flush hand among the boys. He was well known in Atlanta and had friends all over Georgia,. At the time of his death he was only forty-one years of age, but that forty-one years of life was full of stirring events. Crawford was, by birth, a Carolinian, but early in life came to Atlanta. He was an expert billiard player, and at one time was the recognized champion of the south. In 1867 or '68 Atlanta had a billiard tournament. All of the best billiardists in the south were present and entered. To the champion an elegant and handsome ebony cue was to be awarded and Crawford secured it. He was an expert pool player and was said to be the finest pin pool player in the world. Persons who placed their money on a card when Abe Crawford was dealing were always satisfied, for he had the reputation of being an honest dealer. He was liberal, open hearted and generous, and never turned an applicant away empty handed. He has been known many time to refund money won from men to their families. In 1875 he abandoned the sporting life and opened a family grocery store on Whitehall street, where A. B. Andrews, the clothier, now holds forth. He succeeded well in business and purchased a fine farm in Gordon county. He moved to his farm and remained there until the Atlanta cotton exposition, when he came back to Atlanta, and again began a "life of ease." A few years ago he again reformed, and went back to his plantation. Something over a year ago he manifested signs of mental aberration, and his family caused an investigation, which resulted in sending him to the asylum, where he remained until his death. After going back to his plantation he joined the church, and was up to the time of his incarceration in the asylum a sincere and devout Christian. The news of his death will cause many a sigh of regret. Abe Crawford was kind to all with whom he came in contact. He was polished, polite and inoffensive, and of him his old companions say, "Abe may have been reckless and wild during his life, but he was never wicked. He was a friend to those who needed a friend and kind to those who wanted help. Let him rest in peace."
Abe Crawford leaves a wife and two or three children. He was devoted to his family and was idolized by them. His wife is almost beside herself with grief.
No individual markers in lot.
Atlanta Constitution, 2 Feb 1885
Abe W. Crawford, who was a few years ago a prominent figure in Atlanta sporting circles, died Thursday night in the insane asylum at Milledgeville, and his remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery yesterday.
In days gone by, when card playing and other games of chance were allowed in Atlanta, Abe Crawford held a flush hand among the boys. He was well known in Atlanta and had friends all over Georgia,. At the time of his death he was only forty-one years of age, but that forty-one years of life was full of stirring events. Crawford was, by birth, a Carolinian, but early in life came to Atlanta. He was an expert billiard player, and at one time was the recognized champion of the south. In 1867 or '68 Atlanta had a billiard tournament. All of the best billiardists in the south were present and entered. To the champion an elegant and handsome ebony cue was to be awarded and Crawford secured it. He was an expert pool player and was said to be the finest pin pool player in the world. Persons who placed their money on a card when Abe Crawford was dealing were always satisfied, for he had the reputation of being an honest dealer. He was liberal, open hearted and generous, and never turned an applicant away empty handed. He has been known many time to refund money won from men to their families. In 1875 he abandoned the sporting life and opened a family grocery store on Whitehall street, where A. B. Andrews, the clothier, now holds forth. He succeeded well in business and purchased a fine farm in Gordon county. He moved to his farm and remained there until the Atlanta cotton exposition, when he came back to Atlanta, and again began a "life of ease." A few years ago he again reformed, and went back to his plantation. Something over a year ago he manifested signs of mental aberration, and his family caused an investigation, which resulted in sending him to the asylum, where he remained until his death. After going back to his plantation he joined the church, and was up to the time of his incarceration in the asylum a sincere and devout Christian. The news of his death will cause many a sigh of regret. Abe Crawford was kind to all with whom he came in contact. He was polished, polite and inoffensive, and of him his old companions say, "Abe may have been reckless and wild during his life, but he was never wicked. He was a friend to those who needed a friend and kind to those who wanted help. Let him rest in peace."
Abe Crawford leaves a wife and two or three children. He was devoted to his family and was idolized by them. His wife is almost beside herself with grief.
Atlanta Constitution, 2 Feb 1885
Abe W. Crawford, who was a few years ago a prominent figure in Atlanta sporting circles, died Thursday night in the insane asylum at Milledgeville, and his remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery yesterday.
In days gone by, when card playing and other games of chance were allowed in Atlanta, Abe Crawford held a flush hand among the boys. He was well known in Atlanta and had friends all over Georgia,. At the time of his death he was only forty-one years of age, but that forty-one years of life was full of stirring events. Crawford was, by birth, a Carolinian, but early in life came to Atlanta. He was an expert billiard player, and at one time was the recognized champion of the south. In 1867 or '68 Atlanta had a billiard tournament. All of the best billiardists in the south were present and entered. To the champion an elegant and handsome ebony cue was to be awarded and Crawford secured it. He was an expert pool player and was said to be the finest pin pool player in the world. Persons who placed their money on a card when Abe Crawford was dealing were always satisfied, for he had the reputation of being an honest dealer. He was liberal, open hearted and generous, and never turned an applicant away empty handed. He has been known many time to refund money won from men to their families. In 1875 he abandoned the sporting life and opened a family grocery store on Whitehall street, where A. B. Andrews, the clothier, now holds forth. He succeeded well in business and purchased a fine farm in Gordon county. He moved to his farm and remained there until the Atlanta cotton exposition, when he came back to Atlanta, and again began a "life of ease." A few years ago he again reformed, and went back to his plantation. Something over a year ago he manifested signs of mental aberration, and his family caused an investigation, which resulted in sending him to the asylum, where he remained until his death. After going back to his plantation he joined the church, and was up to the time of his incarceration in the asylum a sincere and devout Christian. The news of his death will cause many a sigh of regret. Abe Crawford was kind to all with whom he came in contact. He was polished, polite and inoffensive, and of him his old companions say, "Abe may have been reckless and wild during his life, but he was never wicked. He was a friend to those who needed a friend and kind to those who wanted help. Let him rest in peace."
Abe Crawford leaves a wife and two or three children. He was devoted to his family and was idolized by them. His wife is almost beside herself with grief.
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