Rev. J. D. Anthony 1824-1899-SGCAH-Site 11-Washington Co
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N 32° 58.914 W 082° 48.859
17S E 330467 N 3650741
Cemetery at Church and Virginia Streets, Sandersville
Waymark Code: WM6EPH
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2009
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James Danelly Anthony entered the Methodist ministry at the 1847 Georgia Conference and after 50 years of service retired in 1897. He had 12 different charges and was 4 times Presiding elder for separate districts. One being the Sandersville District in 1866. His ministry saw new congregation formed along the railroad from Brunswick to Macon with thousands converted, labors which earned him the affectionate title `Bishop of the Wiregrass` he served Sandersville twice, 1862- 65 and 1878- 79. He is to be remembered for his great love, devotion, and service to this community and his Church.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: Site #11
Sponsor: SANDERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND SOUTH GEORGIA COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
Date: Not listed
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