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OBITUARY OF GEORGE FRANKLIN BRISTOW
The Augusta Chronicle
April 6, 1886
DEATH OF JUDGE BRISTOW
A Prominent and A Good Man In Taliaferro Gone
   CRAWFORDVILLE, GA., April 2.—[Special.]—Judge G. F. Bristow died this
   evening at 2 p.m.  He was born in this place March 13th, 1825; was
   educated at Woodstock, Oglethorpe county, under the Rev. John W. Reid, a
   distinguished Presbyterian minister, who had acquired considerable
   reputation as an instructor.  After completing his education he taught
   school several years at Lincolnton, Lincoln county, Ga., then moved to
   Alabama and taught school one year, and returned to his native county
   and read law under the late Gov. Alexander H. Stephens, and was admitted
   to the bar at the August term, 1856, of Taliaferro Superior Count.  He
   practiced law successfully until seven years ago when he was stricken
   with paralysis, from which he never recovered.
   Judge Bristow professed religion several years before he connected
   himself with the church, and about six years ago joined the Presbyterian
   church at this place.  He was a kind-hearted Christian gentleman, and
   was ever ready to extend a helping hand to the poor and distressed.  He
   felt a deep interest in the young men of his State, and  under all
   circumstances would cheerfully encourage, instruct and aid them in every
   laudable undertaking.  Hence he occupied a high place in the affections
   of the people.  While he was afflicted almost his entire life, yet,
   notwithstanding his severe afflictions, his career in life might be
   termed successful.
   Judge Bristow held the position of County Judge of this county several
   years after the war, and administered the law fearlessly and firmly, but
   at the same time kindly; hence he was a humane and conscientious Judge.
   In 1877 he was elected without opposition by the Democratic party of the
   19th Senatorial district as a member of the Constitutional Convention,
   and took an active part in the deliberations of that body.
   When he was stricken with paralysis he had a presentiment that he would
   live seven years, and also that he would die in April, both of which
   proved to be true.
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**TRANSCRIBER NOTE:**
George Franklin  “Frank” Bristow was son of Chesley and Martha (Harris)
Bristow.  He never married.