John Garland Meriwether

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John performed public service in both Georgia and Alabama. In March 1815 he was a member of the Clarke county grand jury and voted along with his father-in-law, James Hayes, who was foreman of the jury, in favor of excluding 'people of color" from the jury box. In addition, records show that John was the federal contractor responsible for constructing a new segment of the Federal road through the Creek Nation in Alabama territory between Pine Barren Springs, Ga., and Fort Bainbridge, AL during 1819 and 20.

By 16 June 1820 John had migrated from his home near Athens, Ga to the vicinity of Burnt Corn, AL.

By 14 December 1831 John became afflicted with some type of physical and ensuing mental infirmity.

John performed public service in both Georgia and Alabama. In March 1815 he was a member of the Clarke county grand jury and voted along with his father-in-law, James Hayes, who was foreman of the jury, in favor of excluding 'people of color" from the jury box. In addition, records show that John was the federal contractor responsible for constructing a new segment of the Federal road through the Creek Nation in Alabama territory between Pine Barren Springs, Ga., and Fort Bainbridge, AL during 1819 and 20.

By 16 June 1820 John had migrated from his home near Athens, Ga to the vicinity of Burnt Corn, AL.

By 14 December 1831 John became afflicted with some type of physical and ensuing mental infirmity.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jun 19 2023, 21:14:10 UTC