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John Tweedy Sr.

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John Tweedy Sr.

Birth
Ireland
Death
28 Sep 1854 (aged 46–47)
Burial
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, USA Add to Map
Plot
John Tweedy section-north side of 2nd St. & 2nd walk east of De L'Aigle Ave.
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John Tweedy was born in Ireland and was the husband of Mary Tweedy. They had several children. The known children were Ephraim, John, Martha (Mrs. Benjamin H. Broadnax), Georgiana Tweedy (Mrs. William C. Barber), Alfred J., Louis K. and Mary Tweedy.

In the 1850's, The Tweedy family business was a Watch, Clock, and Jewelry establishment in Augusta.

On September 28, 1854, John died of Yellow Fever. He was not buried until January 10, 1855 due to the thought of the risk of spreading the disease. There was an epidemic in Augusta at the time.
John Tweedy was born in Ireland and was the husband of Mary Tweedy. They had several children. The known children were Ephraim, John, Martha (Mrs. Benjamin H. Broadnax), Georgiana Tweedy (Mrs. William C. Barber), Alfred J., Louis K. and Mary Tweedy.

In the 1850's, The Tweedy family business was a Watch, Clock, and Jewelry establishment in Augusta.

On September 28, 1854, John died of Yellow Fever. He was not buried until January 10, 1855 due to the thought of the risk of spreading the disease. There was an epidemic in Augusta at the time.

Inscription

JOHN TWEEDY
Died of Yellow Fever
Sept. 28, 1854
Aged 47 years



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  • Created by: acpflute
  • Added: Jun 5, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91429615/john-tweedy: accessed ), memorial page for John Tweedy Sr. (1807–28 Sep 1854), Find a Grave Memorial ID 91429615, citing Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by acpflute (contributor 47147379).