We are pained to chronicle the death of another aged and beloved citizen of this county.  John Felton, father of our esteemed and worthy citizen, Dr. W. H. Felton, departed this life, at the residence of the latter, near this place, on Friday night last, at a very advanced age of life, and after a long and lingering illness.

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The Cartersville Express
May 16, 1871, page 2

Leave to Sell Lands.

Louisa D. A. Felton applies to sell “the real estate belonging to the wards of the undersigned, the minor children of John Felton, deceased.”