D. M. LASSETTER

D. M. LASSETTER belongs to the pioneer stock of this section, his parents, Hardy and Elizabeth (Keith) Lassetter being both natives of the state, the former born in 1780, in the wilderness where at that early date his privileges were but few, his hardships many. Mrs. Lassetter’s father, David Keith, was also a pioneer of the state and a soldier of the War of 1812.

D. M. Lassetter was born in Monroe County, Oct. 27, 1830, and in 1836 came with his parents to Meriwether County. His schooling was limited to that obtainable in the little log school house of those early days.

In 1862 Mr. Lassetter enlisted in Company B of the Thirteenth Georgia Regiment, under Capt. McCalley, and was wounded June 27, 1862, in the seven days’ fight at Cold Harbor; he was sent home to recover and there took the smallpox, which left him blind for a time, and, indeed, he only regained the sight of one eye; as soon as he could see somewhat he went back to the army, but was rejected for active service, and given post duty, at which he served until the surrender.

Upon the return of Mr. Lassetter from the war he undertook farming in Coweta County, having nothing to start with, but was unsuccessful; his natural abilities seemed more to fit him for a business career, and in 1866 he engaged in the mercantile business at Luthersville with Nat Teagle; in 1878 he purchased Mr. Teagle’s interest, since which time he has carried on the business alone, constantly increasing his trade, which has become very large and lucrative.

Mr. Lasseter is a member of the Masonic order and a man of desirable position in the Community where he is widely known and respected.

In 1870 Mr. Lassetter married Miss Sallie F. Norris, daughter of William P. and Narcissa (Respass) Norris, early settlers of Meriwether County. Her death occurred a few years after; she was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

In 1881 Mr. Lassetter married Miss Carrie Nall, born in this county in 1852, a daughter of J. W. and Martha (Worthan) Nall, and a member of the Missionary church.

Source: Memoirs of Georgia, Containing historical accounts of the states civil, military, industrial and professional interests and personal sketches of many of it’s people, Volume II, The Southern Historical Association, Atlanta, Georgia, 1895

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