"Henry W. Grady, the "Spokesman of the New South," served as managing editor for the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s. A member of the Atlanta Ring of Democratic political leaders, Grady used his office and influence to promote a New South program of northern investment, southern industrial growth, diversified farming, and white supremacy. Grady County, created in 1905, is named in his honor." - "Henry W. Grady." New Georgia Encyclopedia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org (Retrieved July 31, 2008)
Anne Gartrell Grady was the mother of Henry W. Grady, and Mattie N. Grady (later Mrs. Will Kennon of Brunswick, Georgia) was his sister.
From the description of Henry W. Grady scrapbooks, 1878-1892. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 530367454
