Helen Dexter

b. January 1886
  • Helen Dexter was born in January 1886 in Georgia.
  • The following appeared on 30 December 1887 in The Columbus Enquirer-Sun: Mr. Amory Dexter died at his home, in this city, at 7:10 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness of ten days, of pneumonia.
         In the death of Amory Dexter, Columbus loses one of her best and most useful citizens. The deceased was born in Boston, Mass., on the 12th day of April 1829, and came south about thirty years ago. For a number of years Mr. Dexter followed his profession as a civil engineer, first on what is now known as the Brunswick and Western railroad, and, latterly, had charge of extensive mining interests at Dahlonega, Ga. Just after the close of the war, Mr. Dexter, with his lamented brother, Charles E. Dexter, did an extensive and profitable cotton business in this city.
         Mr. Dexter was ever closely identified with the best interests of the city of Columbus, and at the time of his death, was secretary and treasurer of the Columbus Gas Light company; treasurer of the Georgia Steam and Gas Pipe company, and a director in the Eagle and Phenix Manufacturing company, the Georgia Home Insurance company, the National Bank of Columbus and the Muscogee Oil company.
         The deceased was a devout and faithful member of Trinity Episcopal church, and was noted for his generosity and liberality toward the church and charitable institutions. He married Miss Helen McDougald who, with four children, survives him. His children are Charles Amory, McDougald, Parkman B., and Helen. He has an extensive family connection.
         The funeral will take place from Trinity Episcopal church at 10 o'clock this morning.
  • Helen McDougald appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1115 Second Avenue and also a cook.. Other members of the household included Helen Dexter, Charles Amory Dexter, McDougald Dexter and Parkman Blake Dexter.
  • Charles Amory Dexter and Lydia C. Folwell appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1212 Fifth Avenue enumerated near Amory's mother's sister Sarah Blanchard.. Other members of the household included Helen Dexter, Edith Grace Dexter.
  • The following appeared on 20 June 1919 in The Columbus Ledger: Dr. and Mrs. C. Amory Dexter were hosts at a beautiful dinner party last evening at their home on Fifth avenue.
         The guests were seated at small tables and one large table, and each was centered with a bouquet of summer flowers.
         An elaborate course dinner was served, and among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Park Dexter, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Dexter, Mr. and Mrs. [sic] Alique McDougald, Mr. and Mrs. Frances Norman, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Cooke, Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Peacock, Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Gordy, Mr. and Mrs. Turner Berry, Miss Helen Dexter, Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Griffith.
  • Charles Amory Dexter and Lydia C. Folwell appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1212 Fifth Avenue. Other members of the household included Helen Dexter, Edith Grace Dexter.
  • Last Edited: 28 Apr 2011