Mildred Lewis Rutherford1
Female, #45801, (16 Jul 1852 - 15 Aug 1928)
| Parent* | Williams Rutherford Jr.1 (3 Sep 1818 - 21 Aug 1896) | |
| Parent* | Laura Battaile Cobb1 (12 Mar 1818 - 16 Oct 1888) | |
Mildred Lewis Rutherford|b. 16 Jul 1852\nd. 15 Aug 1928|p45801.htm|Williams Rutherford Jr.|b. 3 Sep 1818\nd. 21 Aug 1896|p45799.htm|Laura Battaile Cobb|b. 12 Mar 1818\nd. 16 Oct 1888|p45800.htm|Williams Rutherford|b. 4 Mar 1783|p43422.htm|Elizabeth S. Boykin|b. Nov 1788\nd. 20 Jul 1837|p43421.htm||||||| | ||
| Birth* | 16 Jul 1852 | She was born on 16 Jul 1852 at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia.1 |
| She was the daughter of Williams Rutherford Jr. and Laura Battaile Cobb.1 | ||
| Event-Misc | 18 Sep 1912 | She accompanied Effie Narcissa Boykin on 18 Sep 1912 at Ellis Island, New York; Arrived in the port of NY on the S.S. Carolina, having departed form Liverpool, England 6 days earlier. At this time, she was age 22 and her address was 385 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta. She was in the company of Mildred Rutherford of Athens, GA (age 61, b 16 Jul 1851), Helen McMahan of Athens, GA (age 20, b Feb 1892), and three 16-year-old girls: Louise Irvin of Savannah, GA (b 21 Jan 1895), Isabel Garrard of Columbus, GA (b 23 Dec 1895), and Ruth Yerbey of Rome, GA (b 8 Aug 1896). Note that Mildred "Millie" Rutherford was Effie's second cousin and the head of the Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens, one of the finest girl's schools in the country.2 |
| Death* | 15 Aug 1928 | She died at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia, on 15 Aug 1928.1 |
| Biography* | Mildred's mother was the sister of Governor Howell Cobb, her father was a professor of mathematics at the University of Georgia (Franklin College). Her best works are "The South in History and Literature," "American Authors," "English Authors," and "French Authors." She was historian general of the "United Daughters of the Confederacy" and also prominent in the work of the "Daughters of the American Revolution." She was an able lecturer and as such was much sought after. She was also one of Georgia's most talented educators. She was for many years president of Lucy Cobb Institute at Athens, Georgia, which under her wise management prospered greatly. When she retired from the presidency in favor of her sister, Mrs. Lipscomb, she continued to be a member of the faculty and by her counsel aided greatly to promote the success of the institution in which she felt a just pride and for which she cherished an undying affection. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- A Great Personality - Mildred Lewis Rutherford It is not exageration to say that no person from the State of Georgia was a greater patriot to the Southland to the Confederacy, and to the state she loved with such devotion than Miss Millie Rutherford. She was born ten years before the tragedy that fell upon the South, and grew into young womanhood when South was still shrouded in sorrow, and black despair in the days of reconstruction. This environment naturally led to an intense patriotism of the Southland, and the Cause for which the South defended. Mildred Lewis Rutherford was born in Athens, Ga. July 16, 1850. She was the daughter of Williams Rutherford--who for thirty-five years was Professor of Mathematics in the University of Georgia--and his wife Laura B. Cobb Rutherford, a sister of the Famous Cobb brothers, General Howell, and General Thomas R.R. Cobb of Confederate service. She graduated from Lucy Cobb Institute in 1868 and twelve years later became a member of the Faculty. From 1880 to 1908 she was either Principal or Co-Principal of the school, and from 1917 to1922 was President. She resigned to devote her time to historical research and writing. Books and pamphlets published by Miss Rutherford have been widely distributed over the country, and one of her addresses was the first address of a woman to be read in congress and published in the Congressional Record. Among her books were "The South in History and Literature;" and "Bible Question Book;" besides "English Authors;" "French Authors;" "American Authors." Publications of later years were the history, "Georgia The Thirteenth Colony," her "Scrap Book, the pamphlet "Where the South Leads and Where Georgia Leads,' and many other historical papers. In 1888 Miss Rutherford was elected President of the Memorial Association of Athens, and served as long as she was physically able to hold this office. For a number of years she was Historical General of the Confederate Southern Association. She served the United Daughters of the Confederacy as Historian General for five years. After her term of office she was elected Honorary President of the Organization. In the early years of the Georgia Division U.D.C from 1901 to1903, Miss Rutherford served as President. Her service as State Historian began in 1896, and later she was elected Historian for life. For twenty-five years, up to the time of hr death, she was President of the Laura Rutherford Chapter U.D.C of Athens. "Miss Millie" as she was affectionately called by the thousands of Lucy Cobb girls, and by other friends, was ever a devoted daughter of the South and her lectures all over the country, she endeavored to impress the truths of history, and defend the Southland from attacks of unjust criticism. How she loved our State! With what a caressing, yet inspiring tone did she utter the words "Georgia, My Georgia." No one else could ever thrill an audience like our "Miss Millie!" Her queenly appearance, often in the costume of the Old South, her magnetic charm, her boundless enthusiasm and her Christ-like character never failed to impress the heart and soul of her hearers. She was the idol of the Confederate Veterans. During the World War with all its activities, "Miss Georgia" as some of us called her, was a tower of strength and she was a leader to the younger generation! She was an example for everything that stood for Service, for God, for home and country! The Southland was bowed with sorrow at her passing on August 15, 1928 after an illness of more than a year. During this illness her home "The Villa" was burned. She was taken from the burning building, and never learned of the valuable records and priceless historical papers that were lost. Her passing was a great loss to her beloved State. written by Mrs. Herbert M. Franklin published in "THE SOUTHERN MAGAZINE",OCTOBER-NOVEMBER, 1934.3 |
| Charts | Edward Boykin Descendants |
| Last Edited | 19 Aug 2002 |
Citations
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Sam R. Bunn.