Author: Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. I, Atlanta, Ga.
Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. I, Atlanta, Ga.
Published by the Atlanta Historical Society in 1895
Pages 568-569

John Lindsey, farmer, Crawford Co. (P.O., Culloden, Monroe Co.), Ga., son of William and Sallie (Brown) Lindsey, was born in Hancock County, Ga., in 1824.  His paternal grandparents were natives of Virginia, where they spent their lives.  Mr. Lindsey’s father was born in Virginia, came to Georgia in 1814, and settled in Hancock County, afterward removing to Monroe County where he reared his family.  His principal occupation was that of a mechanic, and he served as a soldier in the war of 1812.  Mr. Lindsey’s maternal grandparents, Lewis and Sallie Brown, were natives of Virginia, and migrated to Georgia and settled in Baldwin County early in this century.  He was a farmer, and was a soldier in the patriot army during the revolutionary war.  Mr. Lindsey was reared on the farm and received a very limited education.  In early life he worked considerably as a mechanic, but afterward followed farming as a life pursuit.  He made his first land purchase in 1840, to which he has gradually added by purchase, until now he owns about 600 acres, mostly cleared and under good cultivation.  Being exempt by age from regular service during the war, he was detailed as one of the home guard, and although he did faithful service, he made no exciting record.  Mr. Lindsey was married in 1851 to Miss Mary J. Harbuck, born in Warren County, daughter of James and Sarah (Thurman) Harbuck.  He was a farmer, and moved early in life to Crawford county, and lived there all his life.  Of the children which blessed this union these five are living: Robert L.; Ella, wife of Louis Lindsey; Mack; Mattie and Mamie.  Mr. Lindsey is a member of the Methodist church and himself and family enjoy the respect of all who know them.