Decedent

Gospel Pilgrim Decedents has a comprehensive list of men, women, and children interred in the cemetery. Using grave markers, obituaries, and death certificates, we have complied a list of individuals buried within the cemetery and, to the extent possible with archival silences, developed short biographies of each persons' life. Some decedents have marked graves, while others do not.

In part, this data is based on an early 2000s GIS survey of the cemetery, which was completed by David Berle, Gail Tarver, Taylor Ladd from the University of Georgia's Horticulture Department. The Athens-Clarke County Death Certificate data was, likewise, transcribed by Leah Richier, an graduate alumni of the University of Georgia's Department of History.

Last Name	First Name	Gender	Race	Status	Occupation	DOB	DOD	Age	Grave Location	Grave Marker	Biography
Derricotte	Annie	Female	African American	Free	Domestic	December 31, 1883	December 31, 1928	44	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Lula Lee and Charlie Shaw, Annie Bell Derricotte was born on August 28, 1884. She died from lung pneumonia on December 14, 1929. According to her tombstone, she was the “wife of J.W. Derricotte.” She worked as a domestic and lived at 157 Warsaw Street, according to her Death Certificate.
Thomas	Susie	Female	African American	Free	Cook	December 31, 1872	December 31, 1969	97	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Hannah and G. Thomas, Susie Lee Thomas was born around 1873. In 1880, she lived with her parents on Richardson Street and attended school. She married Anderson Thomas and the couple had at least two children. She worked as a laundress in 1910, a farm laborer in 1920, and a cook in 1940. She died from unknown causes in July 1970. According to her funeral notice, she lived at 130 Hickman Drive.
Iverson	Edward	Male	African American	Enslaved	Laborer	December 31, 1827			Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Edward Iverson was born around 1828 and most likely enslaved. He married Amanda Iverson, a cook, sometime before 1870. In 1880, he worked as a laborer and they lived at 268 10th Street. She died of unknown causes at an unknown date.
Stricklyn	Mary	Female	African American	Free	Laborer		December 31, 1921	45	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Ector	Carrie	Female	African American	Free			December 31, 1918	0	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Brewer	Gladys	Female	African American	Free	Teacher	December 31, 1896	December 31, 1971	75	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Gladys H. Brewer was born around 1897. She graduate college and worked as a teacher in Athens. She married Manis Brewer, a chauffeur, and the couple rented a home at 270 Chase Street in 1940. She died from unknown causes in 1972. At the time of her death, she lived at 223 North Billups Street in Athens.
McIntosh	Susan	Female	African American	Enslaved	Domestic	December 31, 1849	December 31, 1939	90	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of May Jane Stroud and Christopher “Kitt” Harris, Susan McIntosh was born around 1850 and enslaved as a child According to the WPA interviews, she was owned by the Stroud family. She married George McIntosh and the couple had one child: Andrew Jones. She worked as a domestic servant in 1870, a servant in 1880, and a laundress in 1900. As a widow in 1910 and 1920, she lived at 170 Paris Street. She died from on February 10, 1940. According to her Death Certificate, she worked as a domestic and lived at 1203 W. Hancock Street.
Porter	Susie	Female	African American	Free	Laundress				Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Susie Bason Porter was born around 1886. She married Walter Porter and the couple appears not to have had living children. In 1930, she worked as a laundress. In 1940, the couple owned a house at 554 Strong Street, according to the 1958 City Directory, they remained at 554 E Strong Street. At 82 years old, she died from unknown causes in 1968.
Merritt	J. P.	Male	African American	Free	Laborer		December 31, 1924	51	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Teasley	Dottie	Female	African American	Free			December 31, 1973		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	According to her obituary, Dottie Susie Teasley, who resided at 275 Fourth Street, died from unknown causes in March 1974. The funeral was handled by Mutual Funeral Home. She was interred in Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery; her grave may be unmarked.
Franklin	[?]	Unknown	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	[biographical information unknown]
Williams	Willie	Male	African American	Free		December 31, 1940	December 31, 1962	22	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Willie James Williams was born around 1941. He died from unknown causes on 1963.
Johnson	May	Female	African American	Free	Domestic	December 31, 1882	December 31, 1960	77	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Maybelle Johnson was born between 1883 and 1884. According to the 1952 City Directory, she worked as a maid and lived at 198 Marlin Street. She died from unknown causes on February 16, 1961.
Wiley	Serema	Female	African American	Free	Seamstress		December 31, 1922	49	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Haynes	Rachel	Female	African American	Free	Student	December 31, 1904	December 31, 1920	15	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Carey	Fannie	Female	African American	Enslaved		December 31, 1853	December 31, 1937	84	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to her tombstone, Fannie L. Carey was born on July 6, 1854 and most likely Enslaved as a child. She married Lucius Carey, a laborer, and the couple lived at 385 Arch Street in 1935. She diedfrom unknown causes on December 9, 1939. She was 84 years old at the time of her death.
Small	Howard	Male	African American	Free		December 31, 1908	December 31, 1972	65	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Howard Small was born April 9, 1909. According to his Second World War Draft Card, he lived in Atlanta, Georgia and his next of kin was Louvenia Guinn, a friend. By 1951, he was living in Seattle, Washington. He died from unknown causes on April 5, 1973.
Heard	William	Male	African American	Free	Blacksmith	December 31, 1864	December 31, 1938	74	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The son of Manerva and Thomas Heard, William Heard was born on February 12,1865 in Elberton, Georgia. Sometime before 1880, the family moved to Athens and he lived with his parents on Market Street. He worked as a “horseler” in 1880 and as a blacksmith in 1900, 1910, and 1920. He married Mattie Heard, a teacher, in 1897 and the couple does not appear to have had living children. He died from acute mitral regurgitation on September 26, 1939. According to his Death Certificate, he worked as a blacksmith and lived at 475 Reese Street.
Ramey	Geo.	Male	African American	Free	Farmer		December 31, 1923	51	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Booke	Ben	Male	African American	Free	Laborer		December 31, 1926	50	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Flanigan	Melvin	Male	African American	Free		December 31, 1914	December 31, 1976		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	According to his obituary, Melvin Coot Flanigan, who resided at 190 Cleveland Avenue, died from unknown causes in December 1977. The funeral was handled by Hurley Funeral Home. He was interred in Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery; his grave may be unmarked.
Au[??]	Ned	Male	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	[biographical information unknown]
Livingston	William	Male	African American	Free	Reverend	December 31, 1888	December 31, 1956	68	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to his tombstone, William Livingston was born in 1889. According to the 1949 City Directory, he worked as reverend and lived at 120 Flint Street. He died from unknown causes in 1957.
Jones	Robert	Male	African American	Free	Railroad Employee		December 31, 1920	54	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Derricotte	Charlotte	Female	African American	Enslaved	Domestic	December 31, 1862	December 31, 1926	64	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Lucy Dodson and Andrew Jackson, Charlotte L. Derricotte was born on May 12, 1863 and most likely enslaved as an infant. In 1882, she married Edward J. Derricotte and the couple had at least four children: Ophelia, Edward Jr., Tom, and Andrew. She worked as a house maid in Athens in 1900 and as a laundress in Massachusetts in 1910. At 64 years old, she died from arteriosclerosis and myocarditis on November 5, 1927. According to the Death Index, she had been living in Everett, Massachusetts and employed as a caterer.
[Thomas?]	Lucius	Male	African American	Free	Printer	December 31, 1866			Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The son of Randal Thomas, Lucius Thomas was born around 1867. In 1880, he lived with his father and siblings in Athens. He married Julia Collins Thomas and the couple had at least five children: Mary L., Walter, Sylvester, Violet, Charley, and Eugene. In 1900, they lived at 21 Washington Street and he worked as a printer. According to the 1910 Census, he worked as a “Type Setter.” In 1920, he worked as a printer and lived at 588 Hancock Avenue. He died from an unknown cause on an unknown date.
Iverson	Amanda	Female	African American	Enslaved	Cook	December 31, 1824			Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Amanda Iverson was born around 1825 and most likely enslaved. She married Edward Iverson, a day laborer, and in 1870 she was “keeping house.” In 1880, she lived at 268 10th Street and worked as a cook. She died of unknown causes at an unknown date.
Stricklyn	Pearl	Female	African American	Free	Teacher		December 31, 1919	21	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Ector	M.	Male	African American	Free	Janitor		December 31, 1925	49	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Brittain	Will	Male	African American	Free	City Worker	December 31, 1866	December 31, 1925	57	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The son of Gabriel Brittain, Will Brittain was born in November 1867 in Georgia. He married Brayne Brittin and the couple may or may not have had children. He died from apoplexy on March 21, 1926 and, at the time of his death, he “worked for the city” at lived at 140 [Glyn?].
McMichael	Amanda	Female	African American	Free	Domestic	December 31, 1871	December 31, 1937	66	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to her tombstone, Amanda McMichael was born on 1872. According to the 1935 City Directory, she worked as a domestic and lived at 540 Odd Street. She died from unknown causes on 1938.
[Powers?]	Harriet	Female	African American	Enslaved	Seamstress	December 31, 1838	December 31, 1909	72	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Harriet C. Powers was born around 1837-1839 and, as a young woman, enslaved on the plantation of John and Nancy Lester in Madison County, Georgia. At around 18 years old, she married Armstead Powers in 1855. The couple had at least nine children, including Amanda, Leon Joe (Alonzo), Nancy, Lizzie, and Marshall. In 1870 and 1880, she was “Keeping House” and lived with her family near Sandy Creek, Georgia. As skilled seamstress and folk artist, her intricate quilts were displayed at the Clarke County Cotton Fair and were highly sought after. Today, only two of her quilts survive; one hangs American History Museum of the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and the other hangs in the Museum of Fine Art in Boston. According to the 1889 City Directory, her husband lived at 27 Angle [St? Rd?]; she most likely lived at this address as well. She died from unknown causes on January 1, 1910.
Merritte	Claud	Male	African American	Free	Child	December 31, 1922	December 31, 1922	0	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Terrell	Charles	Male	African American	Unknown			December 31, 1933		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Charles Terrell Jr. was born around 1916. His parents, Charles Terrell and Julia Stuts, were both Athens natives. His father, “Chas” Terrell was noted to be a carpenter before his son was born, being listed along with his wife Julia in a 1912 Athens, GA directory living at 347 First Street. In the 1931 directory, however, “Chas” Terrell is said to be a cook, living on 389 Meigs St. On October 6, 1934, Terrell Jr.’s life was cut short after passing away at a tender age of 18 while he was still a schoolboy. The place of death is recorded to be 376 Odd Street. The cause of death was noted to be an acute dilatation of the heart, or nowadays known as dilated cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle), with contributary causes of importance being listed as fever and overexertion. He was buried five days later in Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery on October 11, 1934 with his family in attendance. [Researched and written by Bita Jadali]
Franklin	R.	Unknown	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The son of Mattie Franklin and Eddie Ted Johnson, Eddie Johnson was born on May 9, 1920 and died on from unknown causes on November 13, 1947. He is buried alongside R. Franklin—who is most likely a sibling.
Williams	Maria	Female	African American	Free		December 31, 1877	December 31, 1890	8	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Jane and Isaac Williams, Marie Williams was born on January 26, 1878. In 1880, she lived with her parents at the corner of Foundry Street and Connecticut Street. At 8 years old, she died from unknown causes on March 30, 1886.
Johnson	Howard	Male	African American	Free	Janitor	December 31, 1899	December 31, 1967	68	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to his tombstone, Howard F. Johnson was born on January 24, 1900. According to the 1856 City Directory, he worked as a janitor in Howell Clark Hall and lived in Hull, Georgia. At 68 years old, he died on February 21, 1968.
Williams	J.	Male	African American	Free	Child	December 31, 1918	December 31, 1918	0	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Hearel	Eddie	Male	African American	Free	Laborer		December 31, 1922	37	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
[Carey?]	Floarey	Unknown	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	[biographical information unknown]
Smith	Ada	Female	African American	Free	Cook	December 31, 1881	December 31, 1916	35	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Ada D. Smith was born on April 29, 1882. She married Tom Smith and the couple had at least five children: Minnie, Agnus, Violet, Wyatt, and Robert. She worked as a washerwoman in 1900 and as a cook in 1910. According to the 1914 City Directory, she lived with her husband at 367 Athens Avenue. At 35 years old, she died from unknown June 16, 1917.
Heard	Benjamin	Male	African American	Enslaved	Mason	December 31, 1863	December 31, 1907		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Benjamin Scribben Heard was born around May 10, 1864 and was enslaved as a child. He married Emma F. Heard, a teacher, and the couple had at least one child: Selma G. Heard. In 1889, he worked as a brickmason and lived at 832 Cherry. According to the 1900 Census, he had changed professions and now worked as a merchant, but this is most likely an error, since, according to the 1904 City Directory, he worked as a brickmason and lived at 830 Cherry. He died from unknown causes on May 28, 1908.
Ray	Elsie	Female	African American	Enslaved	Laborer		December 31, 1924	79	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Booth	Richard	Male	African American	Free	Laborer		December 31, 1920	38	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Freeman	Edward	Male	African American	Free			December 31, 1965		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	According to his obituary, Edward M. Freeman, who resided at 237 North Church Street, died from unknown causes in May 1966. He was married to Julia A. Freeman. The funeral was handled by Hurley Funeral Home. He was interred in Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery; his grave may be unmarked.
Austin	Nicey	Female	African American	Enslaved	Domestic	December 31, 1842	December 31, 1934	92	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Nicey Austin was born on May 12, 1843 (or sometime between 1843 and 1848) and most likely spent her youth enslaved. Described as a “Mulatto” in the 1880 Census, she could not read or write and worked as house servant in Athens, Georgia. In 1920 she was still working as a housekeeper and lived with her adult daughter, Mary Jefferson, at 130 Harris Street. Austin died from unknown causes on March 19, 1935.
Livingston	Laura	Female	African American	Free	Seamstress	December 31, 1880	December 31, 1991	111	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Laura Livingston was born in 1881. Sometime before 1910, she married Richard Livingston, a mail carrier, and the couple rented a home at 540 Hancock Avenue. In 1940, the couple owned the home at 540 Hancock Avenue and she worked as a seamstress. She died from unknown causes in 1992. She was around 100 years old.
Joseph	Anna	Female	African American	Free			December 31, 1919	0	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Derricotte	Mathew	Male	African American	Free	Laborer	December 31, 1899	December 31, 1943	54	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Mathew “Booby” Derricotte was born around 1890. In 1909, he worked as a laborer and lived at 46 Hull Street. He married Lucy Derricotte and, according to the 1942 City Directory, they lived at 270 Fifth Street. He still worked as laborer. At 54 years old, he died from unknown causes on October 28, 1944.
Thompson	Florence	Female	African American	Enslaved	Laundress	December 31, 1861	December 31, 1961	100	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Maria Derricotti, Florence Thompson was born around 1862 and most likely enslaved as a child. In 1900 and 1910, she worked as a washerwoman and, as a widow, lived with her mother at 148 Strong Street. She died from unknown causes in 1962.
Jarrell	Savannah	Female	African American	Free	Domestic	December 31, 1879	December 31, 1939	59	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Irene Pass and Wesley Deadwyler, Savannah Deadwyler Jarrell was born on August 28, 1880. She died from cerebral apoplexy and [??] hypertension on January 31, 1940. At the time of her death, she was 59 years old, worked as a domestic, and lived at 247 Chase Street.
Strong	Husey	Male	African American	Free			December 31, 1925		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Ector	Piety	Female	African American	Free		December 31, 1879	December 31, 1921	42	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Brown	Martha	Female	African American	Enslaved		December 31, 1831	December 31, 1858	27	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to her tombstone, Martha M. Brown was born on September 27, 1832 and died on November 4, 1859; she was most likely enslaved. Her body was most likely moved to Gospel Pilgrim sometime after 1882, when the cemetery opened.
McQueen	W.	Male	African American	Enslaved	Driver	December 31, 1849	December 31, 1904	54	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	W. M. McQueen was born on November 15,1850 and most likely enslaved as a child. He married Nettie McQueen and the couple had at least one child: Mamie. In 1880, he worked as an express porter and lived on Hull Street. According to the 1897 City Directory, he worked as a driver for Southern Express Company and lived at 630 Hull Street. At 54 years old, he died from unknown causes on March 19, 1905.
Powers	Viola	Female	African American	Free		December 31, 1890	December 31, 1967	76	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Rosa and Peter Powers, Viola Powers was born on December 27, 1891. In 1900, she lived with her parents in Eddins, Georgia. According to the 1952 City Directory, she lived at 257 N Finley Street. She died from unknown causes on June 25, 1968.
Merriweather	Carrie	Female	African American	Free	Domestic		December 31, 1921	27	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Thomas	Ethal	Female	African American	Free			December 31, 1944		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	The daughter of Charles and Fannie Walker, Ethel Walker Thomas was born in May of 1884. As a teenager and young adult, she resided in Sandy Creek with her family, where she worked as a laborer on their farm. She did not attend school, but she was able to read and write. In 1910, she married Lonnie Thomas, and the couple had several children: Edward, Melvin, Azzie, Charles, Elmore, and Alfonza. According to the 1920 census, she lived on Oak Street with her husband and children and worked as a washerwoman. In 1930, she resided at the same address with her family and worked as a maid for a private family. She died from unknown causes on February 1, 1945. [Researched and written by Jake Underwood]
Freeman	Fannie	Female	African American	Enslaved	Seamstress	December 31, 1963	December 31, 1930	67	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Fannie Martin Freeman was born between 1860 and 1864 and was most likely enslaved as a child. In 1883, she married R. S. Freeman. According to the 1910 Census, she was a widow working as a seamstress and living at 564 Fourth Street. In 1930, she lived with a son in Spalding, Georgia. She died from a cerebral hemorrhage on January 10, 1931. According to her Death Certificate, she worked as a cook and lived at 50 Madison Street.
Williams	Jane	Female	African American	Enslaved	Domestic	December 31, 1836	December 31, 1890	54	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Jane Williams was born around 1837 and most likely enslaved. She married Isaac Williams and the couple had at least one child: Marie Williams. In 1800, she worked as a servant and lived at the corner of Foundry Street and Connecticut Street. At 54 years old, she died from unknown causes on January 13, 1891.
Johnson	Lewis	Male	African American	Free	Driver	December 31, 1911	December 31, 1961	50	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Lewis Johnson was born on December 25, 1912. In 1930, he worked as a hat shop deliveryman and lived with his sister, Minnie Johnson, at 340 Lyndon Avenue. He died from unknown causes on October 21, 1962.
Williams	Jim	Male	African American	Enslaved	Farmer		December 31, 1921	64	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Hemphill	Susie	Female	African American	Free	Domestic		December 31, 1926	51	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
[Carey?]	Eddie	Male	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	[biographical information unknown]
Smith	Rosa	Female	African American	Enslaved	Domestic	December 31, 1862	December 31, 1934	72	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Lottie and Mr. Jones, Rosa Jones Smith was born around July 4, 1863 and most likely enslaved as a child. She worked as a laborer in 1880 and a private family nurse in 1910. As a widow, in 1910, she lived 293 Cherry Street. She died from [??] and pneumonia on January 17, 1935. At the time of her death, she worked as a domestic and lived at 389 Dubose Avenue.
Heard	Bartlett	Male	African American	Enslaved	Farmer	December 31, 1831	December 31, 1889	58	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Bartlett Heard was born on August 15, 1832 and was most likely enslaved as a child. He married Mary Heard and, in 1880, the couple lived in Buck Branch, Clarke County, Georgia. He died from unknown causes on July 26, 1890. He was 58 years old at the time of his death.
Ray	Seymour	Male	African American	Free	Cook	December 31, 1881	December 31, 1923	41	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Bowmans	Jack	Male	African American	Free	Laborer		December 31, 1924	60	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Freeman	Bessie	Female	African American	Unknown			December 31, 1945		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	According to her obituary, Bessie Samuel Freeman died in October 1946. The funeral was handled by Mack & Payne Funeral Home. She was interred in Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery; her grave may be unmarked.
Freeman	Julia	Female	African American	Free			December 31, 1963		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	According to her obituary Julia A. Freeman, who resided at 237 North Church Street, died from unknown causes in June 1964. She was married to Edward M. Freeman. The funeral was handled by Hurley Funeral Home. She was interred in Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery; her grave may be unmarked.
Austin	Henry	Male	African American	Free	Laborer	December 31, 1895	December 31, 1939	44	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Henry L. Austin was born on February 28, 1896 in Washington, Georgia. During the First World War, he served as a private in the 157 Depot Brigade at Camp Gordon. At the start of the war, he lived at 528 Strong Street. After the war, he married Ada Austin, a cook, and in 1930 the couple lived in the rear of 574 Pulaski Street. It is unknown if they had children. In 1930, he worked as a laborer for the University of Georgia and, in 1935, he was a janitor, most likely for the university. In 1935, he and Ada lived at 150 N. Harris Street. He died from unknown causes on June 29, 1940. His wife, still living at 150 N Harris Street, ordered a military tombstone marker in1941.
Long	Georgie	Male	African American	Free	Laborer	December 31, 1907			Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Georgie Long was born in June 1908. He married Thelma Long and they lived at 237 Billups Street. In 1940, he worked as a yard laborer for the University of Georgia. He died at an unknown date from unknown causes.
Joseph	George	Male	African American	Free	Child	December 31, 1922	December 31, 1922	0	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Derricotte	Annie	Female	African American	Free	Teacher	December 31, 1882	December 31, 1963	81	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Rosa Smith, Annie Smith Derricotte was born on September 17, 1883. Around 1907, she married Thomas L. Derricotte, a hotel waiter. In 1910, she lived with her mother, husband, and a boarder (Eula Davis) at 293 Cherry Street. She graduated from Atlanta University and she worked as a private school teacher in 1910 and an elementary school teacher in 1940. She lived alone at 389 Dubose Avenue in 1940. According to the 1956, she remained at that address. At 81 years old, she died from unknown causes on October 21, 1964.
[Tiller?]	William	Male	African American	Enslaved	Metal Worker	December 31, 1854	December 31, 1935	81	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The son of Eliza and Charles Tiller, William Tiller was born around 1855 and most likely enslaved as a child. In 1880, he was married to Ella Teller and they lived with extended family on River Street. He worked in a “in a Gin Shop” in 1880, as a “Tinner” in 1910, 1920, and 1930. He died from cerebral apoplexy and chronic nephritis on November 9, 1936. According to his Death Certificate, he worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and lived at 190 Fifth Street.
J.	S.	Unknown	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	[biographical information unknown]
Stroud	Harriet	Female	African American	Enslaved	Housework		December 31, 1920	90	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Edwards	Fred	Male	African American	Enslaved	Fireman		December 31, 1922	62	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Brown	Hamilton	Male	African American	Free	Printer	December 31, 1903	December 31, 1970	66	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The son of Mamie E. and Anderson Brown, Hamilton J. Brown was born on May 3, 1904. As a child, he lived on Reese Street with his parents. In 1947, he worked as a printer and, according to the 1947 and 1949 City Directories, he lived at 987 Reese Street. He died from unknown causes on January 25, 1971.
McQueen	William	Male	African American	Unknown			December 31, 1887		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to his tombstone, William McQueen died in 1888. He most likely was the infant son of Nettie and W. M. McQueen, who, according to the 1897 City Directory, lived at 630 Hull Street. He was the sibling of Carrie McQueen and Mamie N. McQueen.
Poyner	Thomas	Male	African American	Free		December 31, 1895	December 31, 1966	69	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Thomas Poyner was born on October 15, 1896 (or around 1898). From his residence in Tignall, Georgia, he served in the 342 Labor Battalion during the First World War. According to the 1952 City Directory, he lived with Eddie F. (most likely his wife) lived at 115 Trail Creek Street. He died from unknow causes on April 25, 1967.
Merriweather	Johnnie	Male	African American	Free			December 31, 1921	5	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Thomas	Bennie	Male	African American	Free			December 31, 1989		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	According to his obituary, Bennie Thomas, who resided at 230 Pauldoe Street, died from unknown causes in February 1990. The funeral was handled by Mutual Funeral Home. She was interred in Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery; her grave may be unmarked.
G	S	Unknown	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	[biographical information unknown]
Willingham	Clifford	Male	African American	Free	Laborer	December 31, 1881	December 31, 1930	48	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The son of Anne and Oliver Willingham, Clifford Willingham was born on March 15, 1882. In 1900, he lived with his parents in Oglethorpe, Georgia and worked as farm laborer. He married Mamie Wellingham and, in 1910, the couple lived in Wilkes, Georgia. According to his First World War Draft Card, he lived at 337 Flint Street and worked as a “section hand” at the S.A.R. Railroad. They remained at that address in 1920 and he worked as a laborer at “Moss Maine Co.” In 1930, he worked as a “Coal Yard” laborer and lived with his family at 337 Flint Street. At 48 years old, he died from unknown causes on February 19, 1931.
Johnson	Mary	Female	African American	Free		December 31, 1887	December 31, 1970	83	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to her tombstone, she was born on January 2, 1888 and died from unknown causes on January 18, 1971.
Williams	Susie	Female	African American	Free	Housewife	December 31, 1899	December 31, 1919	19	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Hill	[??]	Female	African American	Free		December 31, 1918	December 31, 1918	0	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
[Carey?]	Clara	Female	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	[biographical information unknown]
Smith	D	Unknown	African American	Unknown					Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	[biographical information unknown]
Heard	Mary	Female	African American	Free	Cook	December 31, 1844	December 31, 1927	83	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Born around 1845, Mary Heard was most likely enslaved as a child. In 1870, she worked as a domestic servant for Stevens Thomas and his white family. Sometime before 1880, she married Bartlett Heard a farmer and the couple lived in Buck Branch, Clarke County, Georgia. After his death in June 1890, she worked as a farm laborer. In 1909, she worked as a cook and lived 185 Valley [Road or Street]. She died from unknown causes in 1928.
Redding	Bertha	Female	African American	Free	Laundress		December 31, 1919	17	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Boyd	Claura	Female	African American	Free	Laborer		December 31, 1923	26	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Gilbert	Robert	Male	African American	Free			December 31, 1952		Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	According to his obituary, Robert Gilbert, who resided at 346 Bowie Street SW in Atlanta, died from unknown causes in January 1953. He was interred in Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery; his grave may be unmarked.
Aycock	Homer	Male	African American	Free	Decorator	December 31, 1901	December 31, 1959	58	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	Homer Aycock Sr. was born around 1902. He married Rosa Aycock, a laundress, and the couple had at least five children: Percy, Eva Lee, Anna C., and Homer Jr., Christine. He worked as an “Interior house Dectorator” in 1930 and 1940. In those same years, the family rented at home at 183 Lyndon Avenue. According to the 1949 City Directory, he still lived at 183 Lyndon Avenue. He died from unknown causes on November 16, 1960.
Lovingood	J.	Unknown	African American	Free	Laborer	December 31, 1874	December 31, 1919	45	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to the tombstone, J. H. Lovingood was born on February 9, 1875 and died on March 31, 1920. This individual was 45 years old at the time of their death. This person is most likely Edward Lovingood who, according to the 1914 City Directory, worked as a painter and lived at 1327 W Hancock Avenue.
Killian	Sarah	Female	African American	Free	Housewife	December 31, 1901	December 31, 1926	24	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Unmarked	Data collected from death certificate.
Derricotte	Fannie	Female	African American	Enslaved	Laundress	December 31, 1861	December 31, 1933	72	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Gabrella and George Brown, Fannie Brown Derricotte was born around 1862 and most likely enslaved as a child. She was widowed sometime before 1900, and had at least two children: Mary and Willie. According to the 1880, 1900, 1910 and 1920 Census, She worked as a laundress. She died from cardio vascular renal disease on February 21, 1934. According to her death certificate, she worked as a domestic and lived at 825 W Hancock Avenue.
Tripp	Genie	Female	African American	Free	Laundress	December 31, 1898	December 31, 1913	25	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	The daughter of Carry Pope, Genie E. Tripp was born on July 9, 1889. In 1900, she lived with her grandmother (Laura Gullins) and, even though a child, she worked as a nurse. In 1910, she lived with her mother and step-father (Harry Pope) at 163 Third Street. In 1910, she worked as a ironer at the laundry. She died from unknown causes on December 18, 1914.
Jackson	Edward	Male	African American	Enslaved			December 31, 1852	6	Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery	Marked	According to his tombstone, Edward Jackson died on October 3, 1853 and was most likely enslaved. He died at 6 years old. Her body was most likely moved to Gospel Pilgrim sometime after 1882, when the cemetery opened, or a marker was simply erected for a lost loved one.

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