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ALFRED HAYWOOD – A BIOGRAPHY by
A RESEARCH PAPER History 300 Armstrong State College Dr. Roger K. Warlick July 31, 1976 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION
1 Biography of Alfred Haywood I 2 Notes 5 APPENDIX I bibliography 8 II Associations, Board Positions, Civic Activities, Organizations and Societies 10
IV Genealogical Chart 
ALFRED HAYWOOD 181? - 1893
BIOGRAPHY 2 children were born to the couple, a daughter Margaret, in 1836, and a son Ebenezer, in 1837.1 In 1845 Mr. Hay-wood arrived in Savannah with his family,2 joining his brother Joseph who had preceded him in 1841) Starting out in the grocery businesS,4 he quickly showed his business acumen and by 1861 was well established in the ice business, having entered into a partnership with Mr Charles 0. Gage of Massachusetts.5 Haywood and Gage flourished, but because of the Civil War and the subsequent suspension of ice shipments from the North, the firm was forced to close in 1862.6 Reopening as Haywood, Gage and Company7 after the war, the firm quickly reestablished itself and by 1868 had the ice monopoly in Savannah.8 In 1865 Mr. Haywood entered into business with Mr. Adrian V. LaRoche of Savannah for the purpose of manufacturing bricks, but the partnership lasted only two years, and in 186? the backyard was sold.9 Mr. Hay-wood stayed active in the ice industry until 1883 when he sold the majority in the company to Mr. Gage. In 1889 he severed all ties with Hay-wood, Gage and Company.’0 In 1869 Mr. Hay-wood was elected to the city council as an alderman from the 3rd District, serving for three terms.11 The last two terms he served as Chairman and in November 1871 became Acting Nay-or for a short period of time.12 In the election race for his last term he was elected by the largest vote in the history of the city.13 During his terms on the council Mr. Hay-wood chaired many important committees, including the prestigious Market, and Street and Lanes committees.14 In these positions of influence he was instrumental in effecting the completion of the city Sewage system15 and on many occasions officiated at public functions, including the laying of the cornerstone for the City Market. a project BIOGRAPHY 3 he had personally- supervised. His service to the community also manifested itself in other ways. As President of the Coast Line Railroad, for example, he officiated at the opening of the Broughton Street line in September 1874,17 and as a representative of Zerubbabel Lodge #15 F. and A.N., of which he was a member for over thirty- years, helped lay the cornerstones for new buildings at Bethesda Boys Home.16 Mr. Hay-wood also served on many company boards, both as a director and an officer (see APPENDIX II). A long time member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, he participated in the parochial functions both as a vestry-man and a warden, and on several occasions represented the church at state meetings Mr. Hay-wood’s first wife, Mary. died on 24 October, 1852, of consumption.20 On January 16, 1857, his son, Ebenezer, died from injuries received in21 Two years later, his daughter, Margaret, died of a lung hemorrhage at the age of 22 years.22 On August 25, 1859, he married Georgianna Trenholm of Beaufort, s.c.,23 and of this union had six children, five surviving him.24 On November 11, 1878, he legally adopted his granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Doherty, changing her name to Hay-wood.25 Georgianna died in New York on June 1, 1877,26 and two years later, on June 10, 1879, Mr. Hay-wood married Harriott Guerard of Charleston, s.o.27 There were no children born of this marriage. In 1872 Mr, Hay-wood personally planned and supervised the constructionof the new family residence at 86 NcDonough Street, a home that still stands.28 In addition, he was responsible for the construction of another building located at 217 — 219 Abercorn Street.29 The McDonough Street home remained in the family until it was sold in 1901.30 BIOGRAPHY - 4 Alfred Hay-wood died of paralysis December 8, 1893, a few minutes before midnight. 31 His was a life that had been devoted to his family, his business, and the community. Of him was said, “He was a gentleman of many admirable traits of character and Fopular ins wide circle of acquaintances,”32 and ‘in death, as in life, the merits of Alfred Haywood rest upon a self—reliant, honorable, and unblemished career,”33 Mr. Haywood can certainly be remembered as a distinguished contributor to the history and growth of the city- of Savannah. SECTION 2 NOTES1. The Haywood Family Bible, now in the possession of Mrs. Evelyn Nichols of Chapel Hill, N.C., is the only source available for early- genealogical information. 2. Georgia Historical Society, City Tax Digest 184$. Savannah, Section H. 3. Gebrgia Historical Society, City Tax Digest iSkli Savannah, Section H, and Georgia Historical Society, (microfilm File No. N-5 Savannah Daily
Otto, 1975, page 46, and Screvon, John, The Savannah Benevolent Association, Morning News Print, 1896, page 92. 5, Georgia Historical Society, City Tax Digest 1861, Savannah, Section H. 6. Screven, p. 92. 7. Georgia Historical Society, Microfilm File No. N-11 Savannah Morning Nbws 1866—1870, Savannah, issue of April 5, 1866, p. 2, c. 4, and creven, p. 92. 8, ibid., issue of I¶ay- 19, 1868, p. 3, c. 1. 9. ibid., issue of November 27, 1867, p. 3, c. 5, and WPA Project No. 3724, Annals of Savannah, 1850—1937. Savannah, 1937. p. 227. 10. Court of Ordinary, Index to Deeds, etc. F-L, Grantor 1785-1910 (and files). Chatham County-, Book 5H, p. 464, and Georgia Historical Society, City Tax Digest 1889, Savannah. Section H.
c. 2, and Georgia Histcrical Society, Microfilm File N—12. Savannah Morning N6ws, 1871—1876. Savannah, issue of October 13, 1871. p. 3, c. 2, and Screven, 92. NOTES 6 12. GHS, Microfilm File No. N—12, issue of November 10, 1871, p. 3, c. 2, Mr. H.H. Nichols, great grandson of Alfred Haywood, 711 E. 48th St,, Savannah, has in his possession a cane presented to Alfred Hay-wood by Mayor Screven, inscribed, John Screven to the Hon. Alfred Hay-wood Acting May-or of Savannah.”
27, 1870, p. 3, c. 2, and OHS, Microfilm File No. N-12 issue of June 3, 1871, p. 3, c. 2.
p. 3, c. 3. 18. Zerubbabel Lodge 4is F. & A.M. Records, Savannah, 1839—1895, and OHS, Microfilm File No. N—li, issue of April 26, 1870, p. 3, c. 3. 19. Georgia Historical Society, Microfilm File No. M-2 St. John’s Episcopal Church (Savannah) Records. 20. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Index of Deaths 1803—present (and files), Chatham County, Section H, 1852, 21. ibid., Section H, 1857 22, ibid., Section H, 1858. 23. Haywood Family Bible.
25. Superior Court, Civil Minutes Dec 1874—Now 1875, Chatham County, Book 3?, page 569. NOTES —7 26. Georgia Historical Society, Microfilm File No. N-13, Savannah Horning News, 1877 - June 30, 1883, Savannah, issue of June 2, 187?, p.3, c. 2, 27. Court of Ordinary, Index of Marriages, 1806—1957 (and files), Chatham County, Hook B, page 150. 28, GHS, Microfilm File No. N—i?, issue of February 2, 1872, p. 3, c. 6. The address of the house is now 124 McDonough Street. Mr. William Thompson, of the Historic Savannah Foundation, recalls a conversation with Mrs. Isadore R. Haywood (Alfred Hay-wood’s daughter—in—law) many years ago, during which she told him that the house had been referred to as "Haywood's Folly” because it was one of the first homes in SavAnnah to have indoor plumbing. The building is now listed as EXCEPTIONAL by the Foundation 29, Georgia Historical Society, City Tax Digest 1872, Savannah, Section H. The building is listed as NOTABLE by the Historic Savannah Foundation. 30, Georgia Historical Society, City Tax Digest 1901, Savannah, Section H. 31. BVS, Index of Deaths, Section H, 1893, and Screven, p. 93’ and Haywood Family Bible. 32. Georgia Historical Society, Microfilm File No. N—16, Savannah Morning News, June 1,1893—August 31, 189?, Savannah, issue of December 9 , 1893, p. 3, c. 1. 33. Screven. p. 93. APPENDIX I BIBLIOGRAPHY (Books) Agnew. J.L. and Lee, F.D. Historical Record of the City of Savannah. Savannah, Morning News Press, 189. Historic Savannah. Savannah, Historic Savannah Foundation, Inc., 1968. Screxen, John. The Savannah Benevolent Association. Savannah, Morning News Print, 1896. Temple, Sarah B.G. The First One Hundred Years, Short History of Cobb County in Georgia. Atlanta, W.W. Brown Publishing Company, 1935.
APFENDIX I -9 (Miscellaneous Reference Documents) Annals of Savannah, 1850—193?. Savannah, WPA Project No. 3724, 1937. City Directories. Savannah, various publishers, 1867—1905. City Tax Digests. Savannah, 1841—1901. General Index to Keepers’ Record Books 1852—1938, Laurel Grove Cemetery. Savannah, WPA Project No. 465—34—3—148, 1939. Gene’ral Index to Savannah, Georgia, Newspapers. Savannah, publisher and date of publication not indicated. 1841—1545. Index of Births 1883—present (and files). Chatham County, Bureau of Vital Statistics. Civil Minutes, Superior Court, Chatham County. Book No, 32. Dec 1874—1675. Chatham County-, Superior Court. Index of Deaths 1803—present (and files). Chatham County, bureau of Vital Statistics. Index to Deeds. etc. F—L. Grantor 1785—1910 (and files). Chatham County, Court of Ordinary. Index to Estates A-i, 1742—1955 (and files). Chatham County-, Court of Ordinary. Haywood Family Bible. Evelyn Nichols, Chapel Hill, S.C. Index of Marriages 1806-1957 (and files). Chathan County, Court of Ordinary. Otto, Rhea Cumming. Census of Georgia 1850 (Chatham County). Savannah, R.C. Otto Publisher, 1975. Ward Directory, Drown Ward. Savannah, Georgia Historical Society-, 1975. Zerubbabel Lodge #15 F. and A.M. Records. Savannah, 1839—1895. APPENDIX II ASSOCIATIONS, BOARD POSITIONS CiViC ACTIVITIES CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS AND oOClc,Tiw During his long business and civic career Alfred Haywood belonged to, and participated in many- civic clubs and organizations, and served on many company boards, both as an officer and a director. Although the list is lengthy. it is not necessarily complete. Except where noted, the information on dates and positions was taken from Annals of Savannah 1850—1937. Savannah, With Project No. 3724, 1937. AGRICULTURE AND MECHANICAL ASSOC. OF GEORGIA Board of Directors 1875 — 1879 Vice—President 1880
Board of Directors 1874 — 1876 FOREST CITY I4UTUAL LOAN ASSOC. President 1869 — 1876 SAVANNAH MUTUAL LOAN ASSOC. Board of Directors 1866 Treasurer i868
Board of Directors 1879 WORKING MANS RELIEF ASSOC. Board of Directors 1869 — 1871 ARXWRISHT COTTON MANUFACTURING CO. Board of Directors 1873 — 1879 SAVANNAH SAVINGS AND LOAN Cu. Board of Directors 1883 ATLANTIC AND GULP RAILROAD Board of Directors 1873 — 1877 COAST LINE RAILROAD President 1874 — 1882 LOUISE KING ORGANIZAT ON (ANIMAL CRUELTY) Committeeman 1880 SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN President 1879 APPENDIX II — 11. GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Member 1873 — 1893 Notation found inside family photograph album belonging to H. H. Nichols, great grandson of Alfred Haywood ST. GEORGE SOCIETY Treasurer 1868 — 1871 Vice—President 1872 — 1873 President 1874 — 1876 SAVANNAI-I BENEVOLENT ASSOC.. Member 1873 — 1893 Screven John. The Savannah Benevolent Association. Savannah, Norning News Print, 1896.
Initiate 1858 Past Ilaster 1861 1862 Treasurer 1863 — 1876 Life Member 1876
Treasurer 1865 FAIR GROUND ASSOC. Board of Directors 1876 CITY GOVERNMENT Alderman 3rd District 1869 — 1870 Alderman 3rd District, Chairman 1871 Acting Mayor 1871 — 1872 Committees: Building, Market, Rules, Streets & Lanes
Jury- 1865, 1876 Grand Jury 1859, i866. 186?, 1868, 1875(Foreman)
APPENDIX III PROPERTY HOLDINGS (PARTIAL LISTING) This is only a partial listing of property owned by Alfred Haywood The general information provided was primarily extracted from City Tax Digests Savannah, 1841—1901. Any exceptions are noted. Extensive information on his complete holdings, including his business holdings, is available in the Index to Deeds, etc. F-L, Grantor 1785—1910 (and files). Chatham County, Court of Ordinary. DECKER WARD, Carpenter Tything Lot #6, east (Bryan & Barnard Streets, N.E. corner lot) Purchased 1848 Sold 1875 MONTEREY WARD Lot #30 (Gordon & Dray-ton Streets, 2nd lot West of Dray-ton) Purchased 1852 Sold 1863 DAVIS WARD (originally known as Garden Lots) Lot #7
Purchased 1857 Sold 1865 REYNOLDS WARD, 3rd Tything Lot #7 (Abercorn & Broughton, N.14. corner, 2nd lot West) Purchased 1857 Sold east 1872 Sold west k 1875
Lot #70 (Abercorn & lAcDonough Streets, N.W. corner) Purchased 1861 Improved 1872 — building still standing at 124 NcDonough Street —listed as EXCEPTIONAL by the Historic Savannah Foundation Sold 1901
Purchased 1858 Improved 1672 — building still standing at 217—219 Abercorn Street (including Lot $72) — listed as NOTABIL by the Historic Savannah Foundation Sold 1880APPENDIX III 13 BROWN WARD (Continued) Lot #72 (north of Lot #71) Purchased 1868 Improved 1872 (see Lot #71) Sold 1880 LIBERTY WARD Lot #23 (York & Montgomery Streets, S.E. corner) Purchased 1874 Sold 1874 STEPHENS WARD Lot ti3
Purchased 1375 Sold 1382 MARIETTA. GEORGIA Lot and home on Atlanta Street Purchased 1572 Sold 1879 (Temple, Sarah. The First One Hundred Years, Short History of Cobb County in Georgia Atlanta, W.W. Drown Publishing Co., 1935)
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