George Orinthus Allen Daughtry Sr.

   Cause of his death was Dilated Cavities of the heart, thinned walls of the heart and defective valves.

  General Notes:

See general notes on his father, Soloman P. Daughtrey for 1880 census facts.

Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 04:08:30 -0400
From: andace@bellsouth.net
Subject: George Daughtry??
To: lhagen@vt.edu, peggymck@bellsouth.net
I found this reference in the bottom of a box of Morgan stuff and thought you might be able to help me identify this man and if he has any connection to my Daughtrey line.......
name spelled Daughtry.....from a book called History of Wilkinson County (Ga.); from page 493 - 494
GEORGE ORINTHUS ALLEN DAUGHTRY
George Orinthus Allen Daughtry was born in Nasemond County Virginia. He received his preparatory education at Buckhorn (?) Academy Como N.C. then went to Richmond College. At the age of nineteen he came to Twiggs county and practiced law in Jeffersonville, moving a few years later to Allentown where he became a merchant and planter. The remainder of his life was spent there except the years between 1903 and 1916 when he and his family lived in Macon. He was successful in business, active in politics, and served in the Georgia legislature as a representative from Wilkinson in 1900 and 1901.
Mr. Daughtry was a man of unusual personality. He had a quick wit, lively imagination and could always entertain an audience with his humorous stories. People were attracted to him by his genial humor and friendliness while his sympathetic attitude, generosity and loyalty won him a vast number of friends. He was always glad to help those in trouble and was known as "the friend to the negro and poor whites" to whom he never failed to give help and encouragement. He was most ambitious for his children, always striving to give them the best advantages. Through his sympathetic and understanding nature, there existed a spirit of comradship between him and his family.
According to tradition, the Daughtry ancestors were Scotch Irish and settled on the east coast of Maryland moving later to Virginia. Allen Daughtry and Ann Daughtry, grandparents of G.O.A. Daughtry lived in Nansemond County Virginia. Their children were Margaret (married John B. Jenkins), Elizabeth (married James Holland), Lucy (married Elijah Joyner), Sarah Allen, Dr. William H. Daughtry of Southampton County, Dr. Mills Everett Daughtry, and Solomon P. Daughtry. Every male member of the Daughtry family fought in the War Between the States. Dr.. William H. Daughtry was a surgeon in the 14th Va.
I don't know if this is the end of the article but it is the only page I have.... Candace Smith
This researcher found the remainder of the article:
continued on page 494: see research notes for the full text.

The 1900 Federal Census for Turkey Creek, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, District 107, page 110B, June 1, dated 1900 records George O. A. (Nov 1854 - VA/VA/VA) and Jinnie (Oct 1862 - GA/VA/GA) Daughtry with children Hettie J. (Dec 1884), Jinnie C. (Jan 1887), Allen W. (Oct 1889), George O. A. Jr (Sept 1892), Sarah C. (Feb 1895), and Annie M. (Aug 1898). George and Jinnie have been married for 17 years and have had 6 children all of whom are still living. George is a farmer.

The 1920 Federal Census for Turkey Creek, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, District 159, page 280B, dated Feb 6, 1920 records George O. A. (65 - VA/VA/VA) and Jane C. (56 - GA/GA/GA) Daughtry with children Hellen J. (36), Jennie S. (34), and Allen W. (30) living along the Macon and Dublin Road. Also in the household is George's sister, Annie V. Daughtry (55 - VA/VA/VA). George is a Manager of a General Merchandise Business while Annie is a Teacher in a Literary School.

  Research Notes:

From History of Wilkinson Co., Georgia
Originally published Macon, Georgia 1930
Reprinted 1997
By Meyer Davidson, M. D., Victor Davidson
Pages 493 & 494
GEORGE ORINTHUS ALLEN DAUGHTRY
George Orinthus Allen Daughtry was born in Nansemond County, Virginia. He received his preparatory education at Buckhorn Academy, Como, N. C., then went to Richmond College. At The age of nineteen he came to Twiggs County and practiced law in Jeffersonville, moving a few years later to Allen town where he became a merchant and a planter. The remainder of his life was spent there except the years between 1903 and 1916 when he and his family lived in Macon. He was successful in business, active in politics and served in the Georgia legislature as representative from Wilkinson in 1900 and 1901.
Mr. Daughtry was a man of unusual personality. He had a quick wit, lively imagination and could always entertain an audience with his humorous stories. People were attracted to him by his genial humor and friendliness while his sympathetic attitude, generosity and loyalty won for him a vast number of friends. He was always glad to help those in trouble and was known as "the friend to the negro and poor whites" to whom he never failed to give help and encouragement. He was most ambitious for his children, always striving to give them the best of advantages. Through his sympathetic and understanding nature, there existed a spirit of comradeship between him and his family.
According to tradition the Daughtry ancestors were Scotch Irish and settled on the east coast of Maryland, moving later to Virginia. Allen Daughtry and Ann Daughtry, grandparents of G. O. A. Daughtry, lived in Nansemond County, Virginia. Their children were Margaret (married John B. Jenkins), Elizabeth (married James Holland), Lucy (married Elijah Joyner), Sarah Allen, Dr. William H. Daughtry of Southampton County, Dr. Mills Everett Daughtry, and Solomon P. Daughtry. Every male member of the Daughtry family fought in the War Between the States. Dr. William H. Daughtry was a surgeon in the 14th Va. Regiment, Armistead's Brigade, Pickett's Division. Dr. Mills Everett Daughtry was also a surgeon in the Confederate Army.
Solomon P. Daughtry, father of G. O. A. Daughtry, born November 17, 1831, joined the Tennessee army at Memphis, where he was living at that time, and served four years. Soon after the war, his wife, Salina (Moore) Daughtry, died and he came to Georgia and opened a stove factory in Twiggs County [Georgia]. He later moved to Allentown where he lived until his death January 17, 1892. Of his seven children, only three lived. G. O. A. Daughtry, Sept. 4, 1853, died Dec. 23, 1921. William Everett Daughtry, married Mattie Burke (daughter of John and Sarah Burke). Died 1913. No children. Annie Virginia Daughtry.
On Nov. 5, 1882, G. O. A. Daughtry married Jane Coleman Allen, daughter of Willis and Sarah Allen. Their children are Helen Virginia Daughtry, graduated from G. N. I. C. (now G. S. C. W.) 1905, Carnegie Libray School 1925. Jennie Sue Daughtry, graduate of Lanier High School 1906, State Teacher's College 1913, Curry School of Expression 1923, Mercer University 1929, Attended Wesleyan 1906-1909. Allen Willis Daughtry, graduate of Mercer University 1910. Married Rebecca Hearn, Nov 12, 1927. Served 10 months overseas during [the] World War in Headquarters Company, 320 Field Artillary, 82^nd Division. He enlisted at Irwinton in April 1918, and ten days later sailed for England where he received three months military training. The remainder of the time he was stationed at Tours. He was honorably discharged at Camp Gordon February 1919. George Orinthus Allen Daughtry, Jr, graduate of Lanier High School, 1909, Mercer University, 1913, Mercer Law School, 1915: served on [the] Mexican border in 1916 and 1917 with Macon Machine Gun Company of Georgia National Guard: received a commission in the regular army during World War in 1917. Since then he has served continuously in the army and held the rank of captain. Sarah Elizabeth Daughtry, graduate of G. N. I. C. 1914. Married Drane D. Smith Nov 15, 1916. Her children are Helen Virginia, Jane Estelle, and George Daughtry. Annie Moore Daughtry, graduate of G. S. C. W. 1918, studied at Columbia University, Y. W. C. A. National Training School. Taught three years at G. S. C. W.
(By Miss Jennie Daughtry) [his daughter]

  Medical Notes:

Georgia Death Certificate
Name: George Orinthus Allen Daughtry
Residence: Allentown, Wilkinson Co., Georgia
Date of Death: Dec. 23, 1921
Wife: Jennie C. Daughtry
Date of Birth: Sept 15, 1853
Occupation: Planter and Merchant
Father: Soloman P. Daughtry, born in VA
Mother: Selina Moore, born in VA
Informant: Allen W. Daughtry of Allentown.
Burial: Dec 25, 1921 in Allentown

George married Jane Coleman Allen on 5 Nov 1882 in Wilkinson Co., GA. (Jane Coleman Allen was born on 2 Nov 1861 in Georgia and died on 9 Jun 1933 in Turkey Creek, Wilkinson Co., GA.)