Dr. James Whitehead was born at "Spread Oak" in Burke County, Georgia. This was the name of his father's plantation which was about three miles north of Waynesboro, Georgia. He died at Richmond Bath and is buried at Spread Oak where his gravestone now stands. He entered Franklin College, Now the University of Georgia in 1802 and graduated with his older brother, Judge John Whitehead, with the class of 1806. Although a graduate of a medical school he did not pursue the practice but was a planter.
Dr. James Whitehead was born at "Spread Oak" in Burke County, Georgia. This was the name of his father's plantation which was about three miles north of Waynesboro, Georgia. He died at Richmond Bath and is buried at Spread Oak where his gravestone now stands. He entered Franklin College, Now the University of Georgia in 1802 and graduated with his older brother, Judge John Whitehead, with the class of 1806. Although a graduate of a medical school he did not pursue the practice but was a planter.
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Fillial Affection consecrates this monumental tablet to the memory of Dr. James Whitehead who died October 11 1847 aged 61 years. In life exemplary and useful, In death tranquil and full of hope.
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