The return to Col. Blackmon’s cemetery and first time seeing the ruins of his old plantation home. At the end of the video we visit Green Matthews headstone, which is not where it is supposed to be. PayPal Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO BOX 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831 Follow me on my old farm: ua-cam.com/channels/56vh2L-M0czmoTRLhSMaxg.html Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures
Netherlands is watching Side Step Adventures.. I liked the episode with the 90± guy where he rolled under the fence... Be careful not to get lost, Dave Paulides (Canam Missing) tells about missing people.. That´s also worth a watch.. Thank you Robert for the work you do..
Are you sure those bones were deer? I got a creepy feeling about the pelvic bones. They say animal and human bones aren't anything alike. Maybe take this video to local law enforcement. Just in case. I'm not trying to be an alarmist but better safe than sorry.
Thank you, Robert and Dan. Dan your soft Southern voice really adds to the history of the South and relates the tragedy of the times. Cheers, Rik Spector
Some southern accents are grating. His is so soft and musical. Reminds me of my college years in the south. My roommates were all southern and loved to tease me about my “Yankee accent”. Some southern accents remind me of those wonderful years.
Samuel Brewster was only 23 years old when he died. His epitaph is more of a lament, which speaks to the profound grief of his brother, who chose those words for his grave, IMO.
In the UK there are still houses made of same kind of brick in which people still live in. My house was built in 1888. Obviously inside has to be modernised to make it habitable. Some counties knocked whole streets of these houses as they were considered to be slum houses but those still standing have stood the testament of time. We call them '2 up 2 down' houses as they had 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 rooms downstairs. No bathroom, washed in tin bath in the kitchen, and toilet at the back of the garden. Two fireplaces to keep house warm and for hot water.
There are here in the USA, as well, and in the South (Dixie) they still make these bricks Commercially and about 40% of the homes are Red Brick (varying shades of the terracotta red). The South maintains a moisture/humidity of about 80% and with the Temputures (4 classic Seasons) with extremes in Fahrenheit from Winters average lows (+/-) 25° - 35° and lower to average Summer (+\-) 85° - 95°, Brick serves as a durable and insulating exterior product. In some areas there are options of natural Rock/Stone, Arkansas offers resources of gorgeous variations of colors of rock that's Occassiinally used and I find it to be so attractive. Arkansas is (West of Tennessee and South of Missouri, a most beautiful State, with an abundance of natural elements (they call themselves "the Natural State") the clearest water sources and nest tasting water, varieties of Crystals and Herkemer Diamonds. They have ancient Caves and Ancient remains. Contrary to the popular Mainstream Academia "stories" the USA had a variety of Ancient Peoples and there was travel via boats of Peoples from Europe and the Medeterrean, and Near East. (Phonecians, the Basque, Irish, Vikings, and even Egyptians, and in the Westwen States Asians) artifacts and writings are prevalent in a number of locations throughout the USA. History was my under-grad minor and Ancient Histoty has been my post grad Reseach and Studies Focus. I've come to be most clear on the point that "Myth" as referred to by Academia is largely History that has yet to be clear in interpretation, and *"Myth" for any value if its meaning is a "Modern Practice of Archaeologists creating of stories that they call History."* ...and I would be willing to stand by this perspective in any Academic or Legal form of Review/Court. ...and "Forensic and Peer Review" are 2 Fact Focus Venues I'm familiar with Professionally. Best regards, Beth Tennessee, USA
I remembered what you said about saying each and everyone’s name you read out loud. I went to a cemetery from the 1800’s - 2000’s with only a couple unnamed graves one that had a field stone grave, and I read everyone’s name out loud. It felt really good when I did it too. One person a Texas Ranger and another was a woodsman’s headstone made into a tree. I’ve learned so much from watching your channel. Thank you!
I make it a point to read out loud the information and names of the headstones. Feeling of respect and connection to the past and history of this land.
A few years ago someone was vandalizing a grave yard in Gwinnett County. It was located on church property. Karma intervened, a large Headstone he was over turning pinned him, hospital, then jail.
@@alexvalenzuela508 chill 🤣 The difference between a graveyard and cemetery is a graveyard is associated with a church. A cemetery is traditionally not. However the term cemetery can be used for both “graveyards” and “cemeteries.” Don’t get stuck on terminology.
This is such a touching cemetery. The sorrow of the families left behind is shown in the brick fence (handmade bricks) hand laid possibly by enslaved servants but overlooked by family. That haunting epitaph, I think, shows the brother's feelings at the futility of his brother's early death. Maybe the brother engineered the fence to protect his brother's resting place. 😕 Dan is so interesting. You two make a great physical research team. I'm sorry Dan wasn't able to get the G.B. Matthews stone replaced where the remains are. That doesn't seem right. I'm glad it was returned to a cemetery, because stealing grave markers absolutely isn't right.
When Dan is with you on these videos I feel like I'm in school on a field trip. I hope he writes a book some day. Those chimneys are amazing. I love the texture of the bricks and mortar. Same with the trees. Thank you!
@@AdventuresIntoHistory I am researching my family history in GA, around the Milledgeville area and seems like Dan would be a great resource. If not a book, a blog would be great!
The ghosts of Southerns past is always with u guys. I am in awe of how the walkway still stands.. The stones still mark the way.. Could u see Col and MrsBlackman walking up the way hand in hand. Thats awesome.
I just SMH in resignation at just how many of these sadly forgotten and terribly neglected cemeteries there are. Some graves are those who served in our military. Or were historical character to nearby communities. Worst of all. Many have living descendant s Died in the mid 70: or 80's. Yet here they lay covered over in trash and weeds. Your forgotten loved ones You ate at their homes. They sent you Chris'tmas presents You'd think they deserve better then that. We need to adopt the customs of our Hispanic neighbors Celebrate our own Day of the dead. Make a family tradition where we honor our loved ones. Go show some love and clean up their resting places.. One day a year is not to much to ask.
As an old lady now...in my youth, I remember my grandma and great grandma, talking about the (fools) who steal headstones.. folklore says...any one who steals a head stone is surely cursed. The reason for people dumping them anywhere they could to put distance from the very head stone they stole. God have mercy.
I love when Dan joins you, it's like having a history lesson. Loved history at high school & still to this day. I hope he keeps records of all this knowledge. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I get the impression that Dr. Brewster may have had a wasting disease or a hard death. That's the image the epitaph brings to mind. I love these videos.
Hi Robert 👋 I find it all very fascinating all the history of the south it's a good job they built the chimneys out of stone because it would be hard to know we're the house 🏠 stood thank you both I really enjoyed the programme more please good job 👏 Andrew south wales uk 🇬🇧
Fascinating, just fascinating. I too Robert could visualize that home just there with all the daffodils n other flowers. It was so enjoyable listening to Dan to tell some stories of the history of this place. I was also fascinated with how well many of those bricks in such perfect shape. They definitely knew how to make them back then. I would love to see that headstone return to its rightful place. It’s the right thing to do. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🐶
Talbot Co Georgia? Man your close to me! We are on Hwy 315 in Fortson. Harris Co. just about all my ancestors are in south Ga. The warrior district of Calquitt Co ga. Most of the Tillman’s Brigade is buried in the Buck Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Cool stuff man. I love southern history!
Very interesting video because I hunted Talbot County back in the mid 1980’s. I hunted on the east side of the county . Very very cool to hear the history of early Ga.
Very pretty land and markings. My great great uncle George Fikes went to fight in the civil war and had been hit by a stray bullet at the Battle of Chickamauga, as he was bent down to get a drink of water. He was released after he was a bit better and allowed to walk home to Alabama but died along the way. We don't have a clue where he left his body. It makes me wonder. George Was in the 36th Alabama.
I just love you guys and everything you do. When I get a notification for one of your videos, I stop what I'm doing and watch it.Robert, I am so happy for the way your Go Fund Me has turned out. I think we all identified with you when you said you couldn't breathe.
Robert when you visit theses graves, and read the dates I just ponder the hard work struggles, everything done by hand, tears, heartache, all their work was hard. I thank God every day, that I was born in modern times. My mom's family have been farmers since way back, I can't imagine making soap, using a wash board, making bread every couple days making butter and a huge family on top of that. I can do alot of things. But thank you Lord for me not living back then.🙏💖😊
This is dixie from texas, dan talks like elvis presley. Love this segment. That country drawg I am from virginia, born and raised. Alexandria, va. Dan i love hearing about all the people. I love history.
Wisteria 😱 oh no!! You gave me a laugh out loud moment. I've watched and sympathize your on going battle with your creeper opponent. Don't give up the fight
HI. To me Brewster's epitaph sounds as though it was written by a person shocked by such a young death (23 yo?) and deeply fearful of and burdened by the "mysteries" of death. No "comfort in the Lord" for this affectionate sibling-left behind. Makes me wonder if this death was "outside" Christian means, the deceased is doomed to be alone. The deep sorrow, hopelessness and pain come across to me.
Interesting. I appreciate the opportunity to see history that simply doesn’t exist in my area. Reminds me of when exploring isolated parts of Virginia and North Carolina back in the 1980s while based there in the military. Just as a point of curiosity can the Confederate grave marker be returned to its proper place in the other cemetery, where the grave is actually located?
I was born in Albany, and grew up in Columbus. Both sides of my family go way back in the history of Georgia. So many childhood memories are brought back by watching you walk through the leaves in the woods! I have fond memories o playing with my cousins in the woods behind my Granny Roberts' house in Moultrie.
I sure hope that Dan takes all his history smarts and pens it to paper to pass on what he's worked so hard to learn. He would make a awesome local history teacher. If there was some young people willing to learn the area history Dan would be the one they do right by learning it from him.... I know he has filled your head with a lot of knowledge.
It's said when the elderly die a library is lost. Dan needs to write or video all that amazing information stored in his head about your area. At least you have some stories in your videos.
I feel that the epitaph shows a deep expression of the sorrow of losing his beloved brother. Those words show that the affection ran deep between them.
I somehow missed the earlier video on this cemetery & Col. Blackmon. My great grandmother was a Blackmon in extreme north Florida near the Alabama line. I haven't tried to research her line yet because I didn't know where to start. But I'm wondering if I started with Col. Blackmon in Talbot County if there might be a trail to north Florida connecting her family to the Col.? It's worth a try to see where it goes! Thank you so very much for all you do!! Your work to preserve the sanctity of every grave is a beacon & a role model well worth emulating for many in today's society.
That epitaph...wow...speechless. I'm wondering why the headstone has not been placed in the original location. Thank you Robert and Dan, you are such a blessing.
MATHEWS, Greenberry - Enlisted as a private in Co D, 6th Regt Ga State Troops Oct 18, 1861. Roll for Apr 16, 1862, last on file, shows him present. Mustered out at Savannah, Ga Apr 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co B, 32nd Regt Ga Inf Apr 28, 1862. Surrendered, Greensboro, N.C. Apr 26, 1865. (Born in Talbot Co, Ga in 1836.)
Enjoyed so much Robert and Dan. Wonder about the doctor what his life was like and how he died. Love the history of rough edge that you've discovered so Interesting
It was said that a dog trot style house would remain cool even in the hottest weather, They were aligned with the prevailing summer winds so that the air flow through the opening also known as the dog trot would draw a continuous breeze through the house and as it did so would vacuum the hot air out of the adjoining bedrooms or living area as the kitchens were usually built away from the main structure ic case of fire. Shells in the mortar ....
They ( the county ) should clean this place up. Make it a park and take care it it. It bothers me how people in general just forget the dead. Regards from Ody Slim
I grew up in an 18th century home in philly with a secret room in the basement. It was a confirmed stop on the Underground Railroad. I love history because of that house. You feel connected to the families that lived there for centuries.
Are there no family descendants around to keep these cemetery’s from this terrible neglect ? I can’t fathom letting my family history fall into such ruin .
They may have all died out, gone extinct. As an old bachelor with no kids, and my divorced sister with none, when she and I die our branch of the family will go extinct, and our branch of the name also.
Another marvelous episode from Rough Edge! I remember Dr. Brewster's gravestone. I just watched the original episode again last week. Definitely haunting, it causes much reflection. Dark was the feelings of the day. Life was hard with little joy or celebration. Think about the music of the times...like "Wayfairing Stranger." I do not know how Dan remembers so many details. Attention! "Indention" is a correct, term and usage! 👍 Besides gravestones, an old chimney is one of the loneliest reminders of days long gone, a home long forgotten. A monument of lives that use to be, a home abandoned, most often by death, as with the Colonel. I have seen salt glaze pottery, I did not know bricks were fired like that also. Then - Why steal a gravestone? It always amazes me. Another great episode. I loved it!! Hey, you added my name at the end!? ❣️❣️ It almost got past me. 😉😁
It must be awesome to be able to go to these places with someone like Dan who knows so much history about the area. Thanks to you both. When will the other Robert be back with you?
The engraving on DR. Brewster's headstone was written by a heartbroken man who was devastated by his brother's death, how you can interpret it any other way baffles me.
so sad to see the condition of what was the home of Col. Blackmon, Thank you both so much for sharing all the info you have both uncovered and shared with all of us here. appreciated.
It is sad that the cemetery isn't being taken care of. Too bad our county's wasn't mindful on the history of our community. Family genealogy for me is important to keep up with. There is always one of us on the family to keep our family record's go forward.
The return to Col. Blackmon’s cemetery and first time seeing the ruins of his old plantation home. At the end of the video we visit Green Matthews headstone, which is not where it is supposed to be.
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Netherlands is watching Side Step Adventures..
I liked the episode with the 90± guy where he rolled under the fence...
Be careful not to get lost, Dave Paulides (Canam Missing) tells about missing people..
That´s also worth a watch..
Thank you Robert for the work you do..
Are you sure those bones were deer? I got a creepy feeling about the pelvic bones. They say animal and human bones aren't anything alike. Maybe take this video to local law enforcement. Just in case. I'm not trying to be an alarmist but better safe than sorry.
@@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage Not human remains
Tell us about those natural water wells over in Oak Mountain Estates
Hello from America, my ancestors from the Neither land@@PPPaRaDoXiCaL
Thank you, Robert and Dan.
Dan your soft Southern voice really adds to the history of the South and
relates the tragedy of the times.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Some southern accents are grating. His is so soft and musical. Reminds me of my college years in the south. My roommates were all southern and loved to tease me about my “Yankee accent”. Some southern accents remind me of those wonderful years.
The woods especially down south are full of so much rich precious history
For sure
I felt the shiver of Robert when wisteria was mentioned 😆👍💖
Samuel Brewster was only 23 years old when he died. His epitaph is more of a lament, which speaks to the profound grief of his brother, who chose those words for his grave, IMO.
I thought the exact thing. Sometimes the words these men use infuriate me. There is nothing SPOOKY about the sacred places where people are buried,
@@johnmeyer3730 To have the home of the deceased nearby is definitely spooky. Most likely how that was meant.
In the UK there are still houses made of same kind of brick in which people still live in. My house was built in 1888. Obviously inside has to be modernised to make it habitable. Some counties knocked whole streets of these houses as they were considered to be slum houses but those still standing have stood the testament of time. We call them '2 up 2 down' houses as they had 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 rooms downstairs. No bathroom, washed in tin bath in the kitchen, and toilet at the back of the garden. Two fireplaces to keep house warm and for hot water.
There are here in the USA, as well, and in the South (Dixie) they still make these bricks Commercially and about 40% of the homes are Red Brick (varying shades of the terracotta red).
The South maintains a moisture/humidity of about 80% and with the Temputures (4 classic Seasons) with extremes in Fahrenheit from Winters average lows (+/-) 25° - 35° and lower to average Summer (+\-) 85° - 95°, Brick serves as a durable and insulating exterior product.
In some areas there are options of natural Rock/Stone, Arkansas offers resources of gorgeous variations of colors of rock that's Occassiinally used and I find it to be so attractive. Arkansas is (West of Tennessee and South of Missouri, a most beautiful State, with an abundance of natural elements (they call themselves "the Natural State") the clearest water sources and nest tasting water, varieties of Crystals and Herkemer Diamonds. They have ancient Caves and Ancient remains.
Contrary to the popular Mainstream Academia "stories" the USA had a variety of Ancient Peoples and there was travel via boats of Peoples from Europe and the Medeterrean, and Near East. (Phonecians, the Basque, Irish, Vikings, and even Egyptians, and in the Westwen States Asians) artifacts and writings are prevalent in a number of locations throughout the USA.
History was my under-grad minor and Ancient Histoty has been my post grad Reseach and Studies Focus.
I've come to be most clear on the point that "Myth" as referred to by Academia is largely History that has yet to be clear in interpretation, and *"Myth" for any value if its meaning is a "Modern Practice of Archaeologists creating of stories that they call History."*
...and I would be willing to stand by this perspective in any Academic or Legal form of Review/Court.
...and "Forensic and Peer Review" are 2 Fact Focus Venues I'm familiar with Professionally.
Best regards,
Beth
Tennessee, USA
Hello cousins in UK
The writing on that grave was unreal. First time I have heard something like that. Thanks for all you do. Enjoy your videos so much.
I remembered what you said about saying each and everyone’s name you read out loud. I went to a cemetery from the 1800’s - 2000’s with only a couple unnamed graves one that had a field stone grave, and I read everyone’s name out loud. It felt really good when I did it too. One person a Texas Ranger and another was a woodsman’s headstone made into a tree. I’ve learned so much from watching your channel. Thank you!
I make it a point to read out loud the information and names of the headstones. Feeling of respect and connection to the past and history of this land.
I love this idea. I take my grandson and he reads well. I figure this is better than reading aloud because he doesnt like to read aloud.
Nice comment.
The other cemetery needs to return the headstone . The people that destroy graves are the lowest of lowlifes😱
Yeah I’m surprised that they didn’t return the tombstone back to it’s proper location.
@@user-qc7hr4my7r Yeah.....that's what needs to happen. Just take it and put it where it belongs.
A few years ago someone was vandalizing a grave yard in Gwinnett County. It was located on church property. Karma intervened, a large Headstone he was over turning pinned him, hospital, then jail.
Absolutely
@@alexvalenzuela508 chill 🤣 The difference between a graveyard and cemetery is a graveyard is associated with a church. A cemetery is traditionally not. However the term cemetery can be used for both “graveyards” and “cemeteries.” Don’t get stuck on terminology.
This is such a touching cemetery. The sorrow of the families left behind is shown in the brick fence (handmade bricks) hand laid possibly by enslaved servants but overlooked by family. That haunting epitaph, I think, shows the brother's feelings at the futility of his brother's early death. Maybe the brother engineered the fence to protect his brother's resting place. 😕 Dan is so interesting. You two make a great physical research team. I'm sorry Dan wasn't able to get the G.B. Matthews stone replaced where the remains are. That doesn't seem right. I'm glad it was returned to a cemetery, because stealing grave markers absolutely isn't right.
Enjoyed this very much. Dan has a lot of historical knowledge. His voice is very pleasing to the ear.
When I go to cemeteries and read the names. It makes me feel like the people that are buried there can sense that they are not forgotten.
When Dan is with you on these videos I feel like I'm in school on a field trip. I hope he writes a book some day. Those chimneys are amazing. I love the texture of the bricks and mortar. Same with the trees. Thank you!
He definitely needs to write a book!
I would imagine Dan has several books in him. He has a detailed memory of so much of that area and the people who lived there.
@@AdventuresIntoHistory I am researching my family history in GA, around the Milledgeville area and seems like Dan would be a great resource. If not a book, a blog would be great!
@@AdventuresIntoHistory Amazing memory and knowledge! Yep he's definitely a local historian. Seems like a nice guy to hang with.
Love Dan's Knowledge. He should teach history.
He is, right here 😉
That epitaph reflects more the profound grief of those the young man left behind, I think.
The ghosts of Southerns past is always with u guys. I am in awe of how the walkway still stands.. The stones still mark the way.. Could u see Col and MrsBlackman walking up the way hand in hand. Thats awesome.
I just SMH in resignation at just how many of these sadly forgotten and terribly neglected cemeteries there are. Some graves are those who served in our military. Or were historical character to nearby communities. Worst of all. Many have living descendant s
Died in the mid 70: or 80's. Yet here they lay covered over in trash and weeds. Your forgotten loved ones
You ate at their homes. They sent you Chris'tmas presents
You'd think they deserve better then that.
We need to adopt the customs of our Hispanic neighbors
Celebrate our own Day of the dead. Make a family tradition where we honor our loved ones. Go show some love and clean up their resting places.. One day a year is not to much to ask.
love hearing Dan Akin tell the stories!
Me too!
Pictures of the houses would be so great. Can't imagine what they looked like in their prime
Hearing that train horn in the distance at the end sure put a sad note to a lonely place.
As an old lady now...in my youth, I remember my grandma and great grandma, talking about the (fools) who steal headstones.. folklore says...any one who steals a head stone is surely cursed. The reason for people dumping them anywhere they could to put distance from the very head stone they stole. God have mercy.
I'm originally from GA and this always fascinates me. Haven't been back in years.
I love when Dan joins you, it's like having a history lesson. Loved history at high school & still to this day. I hope he keeps records of all this knowledge. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I just love these about the old cemetery’s I could set a watch them all day
I get the impression that Dr. Brewster may have had a wasting disease or a hard death. That's the image the epitaph brings to mind. I love these videos.
To bad there isn't any pictures of his Plantation from wayyy back then...I bet is was Gorgeous looking!
Hi Robert 👋 I find it all very fascinating all the history of the south it's a good job they built the chimneys out of stone because it would be hard to know we're the house 🏠 stood thank you both I really enjoyed the programme more please good job 👏 Andrew south wales uk 🇬🇧
Fascinating, just fascinating. I too Robert could visualize that home just there with all the daffodils n other flowers. It was so enjoyable listening to Dan to tell some stories of the history of this place. I was also fascinated with how well many of those bricks in such perfect shape. They definitely knew how to make them back then.
I would love to see that headstone return to its rightful place. It’s the right thing to do.
♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🐶
Fascinating trip and history! Thank you for taking me on this tour.
Thank you!
Talbot Co Georgia? Man your close to me! We are on Hwy 315 in Fortson. Harris Co. just about all my ancestors are in south Ga. The warrior district of Calquitt Co ga. Most of the Tillman’s Brigade is buried in the Buck Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Cool stuff man. I love southern history!
Yeah I think I follow you on Facebook. I’m in WH most of the time playing with my old farmstead.
Very interesting video because I hunted Talbot County back in the mid 1980’s. I hunted on the east side of the county . Very very cool to hear the history of early Ga.
Very pretty land and markings. My great great uncle George Fikes went to fight in the civil war and had been hit by a stray bullet at the Battle of Chickamauga, as he was bent down to get a drink of water. He was released after he was a bit better and allowed to walk home to Alabama but died along the way. We don't have a clue where he left his body. It makes me wonder. George Was in the 36th Alabama.
I just love you guys and everything you do. When I get a notification for one of your videos, I stop what I'm doing and watch it.Robert, I am so happy for the way your Go Fund Me has turned out. I think we all identified with you when you said you couldn't breathe.
Thank you so much…
Robert when you visit theses graves, and read the dates I just ponder the hard work struggles, everything done by hand, tears, heartache, all their work was hard. I thank God every day, that I was born in modern times. My mom's family have been farmers since way back, I can't imagine making soap, using a wash board, making bread every couple days making butter and a huge family on top of that. I can do alot of things. But thank you Lord for me not living back then.🙏💖😊
This is dixie from texas, dan talks like elvis presley. Love this segment. That country drawg
I am from virginia, born and raised. Alexandria, va. Dan i love hearing about all the people.
I love history.
Thank you and Dan for keeping history alive. This video was super interesting.
Wisteria 😱 oh no!! You gave me a laugh out loud moment. I've watched and sympathize your on going battle with your creeper opponent. Don't give up the fight
you, Dan, and Robert Sr. would make a great trio recounting history.
What a wonderful journey Robert. Dan you are amazing. I could listen to you all day!
Your buddy is a great wealth of info and a good story teller. He is like a walking history book
HI. To me Brewster's epitaph sounds as though it was written by a person shocked by such a young death (23 yo?) and deeply fearful of and burdened by the "mysteries" of death. No "comfort in the Lord" for this affectionate sibling-left behind. Makes me wonder if this death was "outside" Christian means, the deceased is doomed to be alone. The deep sorrow, hopelessness and pain come across to me.
Interesting. I appreciate the opportunity to see history that simply doesn’t exist in my area. Reminds me of when exploring isolated parts of Virginia and North Carolina back in the 1980s while based there in the military. Just as a point of curiosity can the Confederate grave marker be returned to its proper place in the other cemetery, where the grave is actually located?
I was born in Albany, and grew up in Columbus. Both sides of my family go way back in the history of Georgia. So many childhood memories are brought back by watching you walk through the leaves in the woods! I have fond memories o playing with my cousins in the woods behind my Granny Roberts' house in Moultrie.
I sure hope that Dan takes all his history smarts and pens it to paper to pass on what he's worked so hard to learn. He would make a awesome local history teacher. If there was some young people willing to learn the area history Dan would be the one they do right by learning it from him.... I know he has filled your head with a lot of knowledge.
It's said when the elderly die a library is lost. Dan needs to write or video all that amazing information stored in his head about your area. At least you have some stories in your videos.
Always love to see these old places and you two trying to figure out what is what. Those old bricks are so interesting to see.
Thank you Robert and Dan! Some very fascinating stuff!
Every family or group of relatives needs a person like Dan Akin.
Fantastic video. Robert and Dan are just wonderful I could listen to you both all day. Love you all. Stay safe. Love from Australia. Xxx
Another awesome video, just excellent history lessons!
What a dark and dismal epitaph. No wonder the stone was so large!! Thank you Robert.
Excellent. Sure like to hear the history.
I feel that the epitaph shows a deep expression of the sorrow of losing his beloved brother. Those words show that the affection ran deep between them.
I somehow missed the earlier video on this cemetery & Col. Blackmon. My great grandmother was a Blackmon in extreme north Florida near the Alabama line. I haven't tried to research her line yet because I didn't know where to start. But I'm wondering if I started with Col. Blackmon in Talbot County if there might be a trail to north Florida connecting her family to the Col.? It's worth a try to see where it goes! Thank you so very much for all you do!! Your work to preserve the sanctity of every grave is a beacon & a role model well worth emulating for many in today's society.
That epitaph...wow...speechless. I'm wondering why the headstone has not been placed in the original location. Thank you Robert and Dan, you are such a blessing.
This Is The Way To Go Back In Time . Funner Than Reeding It.😊
Love hearing the History
THANK YOU.... DES CREAN,, BELFAST,, IRELAND
MATHEWS, Greenberry - Enlisted as a private in Co D, 6th Regt Ga State Troops
Oct 18, 1861. Roll for Apr 16, 1862, last on file, shows him present.
Mustered out at Savannah, Ga Apr 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co B, 32nd
Regt Ga Inf Apr 28, 1862. Surrendered, Greensboro, N.C. Apr 26, 1865. (Born
in Talbot Co, Ga in 1836.)
Another fabulous video Robert & Dan. I love getting to see this this type of history and the stories that go along with it. Very interesting.
Love your videos. Such History you are recording. Thank you for all you do !!!
Aloha Robert, Dan & Walter! Thank you! Sad & interesting! Aloha!
Enjoyed so much Robert and Dan. Wonder about the doctor what his life was like and how he died. Love the history of rough edge that you've discovered so Interesting
He probably had a better life than his slaves
It was said that a dog trot style house would remain cool even in the hottest weather, They were aligned with the prevailing summer winds so that the air flow through the opening also known as the dog trot would draw a continuous breeze through the house and as it did so would vacuum the hot air out of the adjoining bedrooms or living area as the kitchens were usually built away from the main structure ic case of fire.
Shells in the mortar ....
Another terrific video full of history and interesting details. Thankyou Robert and Mr. Dan too!!
Oh my goodness, Lord I pray he is at rest. Thank you both for this God bless you both 🙏❤️
Fantastic video guys!!! Thanks for taking us along. ❤️
Love your videos
So interesting.
And the knowledge Dan brings is priceless.
They ( the county ) should clean this place up. Make it a park and take care it it. It bothers me how people in
general just forget the dead. Regards from Ody Slim
I love all of these old cemeteries. But I am sorry that no one goes to take care of them you know.. God bless you both 🙏❤️
It's amazing how these places are practically untouched after so many years!
Great video Robert and Dan lot of history shared Thankyou
I grew up in an 18th century home in philly with a secret room in the basement. It was a confirmed stop on the Underground Railroad. I love history because of that house. You feel connected to the families that lived there for centuries.
Are there no family descendants around to keep these cemetery’s from this terrible neglect ?
I can’t fathom letting my family history fall into such ruin .
They may have all died out, gone extinct. As an old bachelor with no kids, and my divorced sister with none, when she and I die our branch of the family will go extinct, and our branch of the name also.
A lot of people live hundreds of miles from Grandparents or Great Gtandparents graves. That dosen't mean people don't remember them in their own way.
Another marvelous episode from Rough Edge! I remember Dr. Brewster's gravestone. I just watched the original episode again last week. Definitely haunting, it causes much reflection. Dark was the feelings of the day. Life was hard with little joy or celebration. Think about the music of the times...like "Wayfairing Stranger." I do not know how Dan remembers so many details. Attention! "Indention" is a correct, term and usage! 👍 Besides gravestones, an old chimney is one of the loneliest reminders of days long gone, a home long forgotten. A monument of lives that use to be, a home abandoned, most often by death, as with the Colonel. I have seen salt glaze pottery, I did not know bricks were fired like that also. Then - Why steal a gravestone? It always amazes me. Another great episode. I loved it!! Hey, you added my name at the end!? ❣️❣️ It almost got past me. 😉😁
Fascinating!
Really enjoyed that thanks Robert. Enjoying the history, is all so exciting. Thank you so much for the share. Please take care and take safe
So interesting Robert, thank you so much for sharing! May all these people Rest In Peace! GODS BLESSINGS to you Robert!
Thank you so much for sharing the history with us all, please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends
195 years old! Wow that’s awesome. Nice video.
It must be awesome to be able to go to these places with someone like Dan who knows so much history about the area. Thanks to you both.
When will the other Robert be back with you?
Great video! I’m Thank you!!
Just another great video, thank you..
Just amazing, good work.🙂
Thank you
thank you so interesting
Awesome History guys , thanks for sharing
The engraving on DR. Brewster's headstone was written by a heartbroken man who was devastated by his brother's death, how you can interpret it any other way baffles me.
so sad to see the condition of what was the home of Col. Blackmon, Thank you both so much for sharing all the info you have both uncovered and shared with all of us here. appreciated.
I enjoy the two of you together giving information. Thank you 🐞
Fascinating
I love your history on Rough Edge. Maybe somebody will be there looking in another hundred years. Thank u for your dedication.
It is sad that the cemetery isn't being taken care of. Too bad our county's wasn't mindful on the history of our community. Family genealogy for me is important to keep up with. There is always one of us on the family to keep our family record's go forward.
Thank you!
i find it very interesting all the old unkept cemataries you find
Love this you Both make a Great Team :) Have a Great Weekend
awesome
Wisteria is so beautiful, I was kind of stunned that he said oh no...
I really love your videos 🙏 Great work
Thank you
Grandpaw said if you hadn't forgot your rake you wouldn't have gotten bit by the snake.
Excellent video. Excellent