BORN INTO SLAVERY & DIED A WEALTHY MAN | ABANDONED AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL, CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD

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  • @AdventuresIntoHistory
    @AdventuresIntoHistory  Рік тому +57

    Amazing history here with the Other Robert, this is one you need to watch till the end for the full story!
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    • @johnwick4257
      @johnwick4257 Рік тому +4

      Please tell Other Robert that some Mullein Leaf capsules might help his breathing while on adventures.

  • @lindacork6926
    @lindacork6926 Рік тому +57

    Thank you for showing this. I might have lost count, but there appears to be 6 veterans buried here. No matter the color of skin, lives were at risk and lost. I salute all of them! Being a decendent of veterans the of Civil War through WW1, WW2 and Vietnam, I'm very proud of them all!

  • @ebmayes
    @ebmayes Рік тому +23

    From records on Ancestry, Sam Flewellan was married 1st Ria Wooten 31 Dec 1889 in Terrell Co., GA, by Rev. O.C. Kelly; he married 2nd Lucy Harper 30 Dec 1896 in Terrell Co., GA. In 1890, Sam Flewellen owned 40 acres of land & the total value of his farm & livestock was $375.00 that year. On the 1900 Terrell Co. GA, census, he was listed as Sam J. Flewelen, age 54, wife Lucie age 39, & their children were Sufrania, 21; Sweedy 19, Gurtrude 19, Mose 14 (son), Clifford 13, Ella, 11; & Cora, 9. Robert located Sophania's grave in the video.

    • @acheartist
      @acheartist Рік тому +5

      Thank you for the research. Wondering if the first wife died during childbirth.

  • @pattimessenger6214
    @pattimessenger6214 Рік тому +54

    Thank you for going through the scrub and grass and brush to research and document this lovely old church, graveyard and school! I really appreciate learning about the people who are buried there, and learning about its history.

  • @SondraD7676
    @SondraD7676 Рік тому +44

    How sad that the church was abandoned with all of the things left inside. Great historical documentation graveyard, church, and school. Thank you, Other Robert. Enjoyed!

  • @davidw652
    @davidw652 Рік тому +78

    These documentations will have HUGE value for future generations. Good job guys

  • @marypettitt9150
    @marypettitt9150 Рік тому +30

    Robert O., this was a marvelous tour of what may have been true reconstruction, where black families were finally able to give their chidren the education and religious values they so deserved. I like that you are thinking of clearing the ret of the graveyard. I wonder if that marvelous tombstone was a gift of the community to a man who organized this area and made sure the children were educated. Thanks to you and your spouse for this wonderful tour.

  • @amishatheart47
    @amishatheart47 Рік тому +22

    I love history and old cemeteries so this is right up my alley. My family jokes with me because every time I go to where my parents are from, I don't visit the relatives I have there, I go visit and photograph a cemetery of two instead. (at least the dead haven't started talking to me!)

  • @diannescheid4637
    @diannescheid4637 Рік тому +30

    Well done "The other Robert!" Grandpa sure was a wise man!! Truly enjoy your videos!! Look forward to your next one!!

  • @sandysue202
    @sandysue202 Рік тому +15

    Awesome old graveyard! It could use a little tlc to restore it just a bit. Several of those stones would not have been cheap, even back 100 years ago. At one time, there were family who cared for these folks and their memories. This is part of why it can be hard to trace our ancestors back because the cemetery they are buried in can be lost to history. Good job, The Other Robert!!!

  • @susanbrookman2133
    @susanbrookman2133 Рік тому +22

    Hopefully some family members will see this and give us a little more history.
    Thank you Robert for trying to save this countries history. We need to keep it alive so other generations can learn from it and never repeat it. ✌&❤

  • @WhispersFromTheDark
    @WhispersFromTheDark Рік тому +34

    THANK YOU ROBERT for taking us along on your adventure. I agree that someone needs to go back there and do more extensive cleanup. If Texas wasn't so far, I'd volunteer to come help out. Rest in peace all who are entered there. You are not forgotten.

    • @nadiac6042
      @nadiac6042 Рік тому

      WhispersFro… thank you for your kind words blessings my friend 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

    • @cortwill4085
      @cortwill4085 Рік тому

      I agree with you,if Missouri wasn't so far, I would definitely help. Some of my family members have been resting in peace for many years.😔

  • @joseleswopes1400
    @joseleswopes1400 Рік тому +17

    I love seeing y'all clean up cemeteries putting the love back into them so they aren't forgotten 🙏💕

  • @alanatolstad4824
    @alanatolstad4824 Рік тому +10

    And the birds will sing their song for those buried there, for all eternity. When I pronounce one of our Hospice patients, I ask the family what their loved one is doing for fun now that they haven't been able to do for a long time. It helps direct their grief into something pleasant to contemplate.

  • @Mari-B
    @Mari-B Рік тому +13

    Robert, Thank you for taking the time to read the names and do research to allow these people who lived here once and had a community and church to worship and have families. They loved, then passed away, not forgotten back then, but now it seems they have been forgotten through so many years. It's so sad. You are doing a great work, Side Step Adventures Team!!

  • @hrhdianednum7203
    @hrhdianednum7203 Рік тому +16

    I enjoy either Robert as both are informative and entertaining including a very helpful investigative and respectful reclaiming of our culture history and military & civilization communities ancestors! I really enjoy both Robert’s working together as they play well off of each other’s strengths! Friend from Wisconsin.

  • @KonTikiBea
    @KonTikiBea Рік тому +6

    So happy to hear you will be back to clean up those other graves ... Blessings to you~

  • @mercedithcompala8148
    @mercedithcompala8148 Рік тому +16

    Great job Robert,very respectful and the special research also showed the importance of this Church, the school and the lives of this community. THANK YOU

  • @jimmieloge575
    @jimmieloge575 Рік тому +1

    As far as I'm Concerned, you are "The" Robert, you were born into this world first, a long while before the younger Robert came along! So, sir, you are ROBERT!!!
    GREAT job in this video!!!

  • @debracorvec2764
    @debracorvec2764 Рік тому +6

    Robert please take care of your health. Really concerned about your breathing.

  • @linda7094
    @linda7094 Рік тому +6

    So good to have the "other" Robert back! Thank you both for the amazing and historical videos.

  • @cliffyarboro1163
    @cliffyarboro1163 8 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed your video I love this kind of content take care👍

  • @craigwills1615
    @craigwills1615 Рік тому +6

    I can't wait for the episode where you tidy up the graveyard! Great work, Robert!

  • @egojonesband
    @egojonesband Рік тому +2

    “J.M.” Stands for Junior Mason I believe

  • @sharonparker2262
    @sharonparker2262 Рік тому +9

    Robert, I can't wait for the follow up after you're done cleaning up out there. Thank you both for remembering and reintroducing those that have gone before. History can't be lost.

  • @moretoexplore6736
    @moretoexplore6736 Рік тому +5

    You have so much energy other Robert, it would be a pleasure to spend one day exploring with you 😀

  • @sherrylovesapple
    @sherrylovesapple Рік тому +4

    I admire the "Other Robert" and I'm so happy you're back! Keep up the good work!

  • @katherineyanagihara2909
    @katherineyanagihara2909 Рік тому +1

    Aloha 🌺 Thank you Robert! Amazing stone work! Aloha 🥰

  • @megwilcox2878
    @megwilcox2878 Рік тому +9

    A whole history in one place. I'll bet there are some interesting life stories there. I have to laugh at you Roberts - both of you - for how often you don't bring the basic tools. Flashlight, whisk broom, chalk. One pocket, boys.

  • @teresacorrigan3076
    @teresacorrigan3076 11 місяців тому +1

    🇨🇦in london Ontario we rescued a chapel used by people who had once been enslaved when they came to London. It is now restored at Fanshawe pioneer village.

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 Рік тому +7

    Great Job *Robert Yellow Shirt! !* Appre6the the Sidesteppin'
    The 1st one was a Beautiful Grave Stone.
    He was born in slavery, it appears he managed to establish himself well. That's a positive thought considering the post war attitudes towards the freed People's.
    What a challenging journey those Souls chose, and here we are in 2023 dealing with the like energies of the Lower minds prejudices
    I'm thinking those structures are pre-turn of the Century using square nails and the round are from later maintenance.
    Peace be in our Thoughts.

  • @patches4470
    @patches4470 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for preserving veterans Graves and others.

  • @danaross9785
    @danaross9785 Рік тому +1

    This is so fascinating, I wish we could know the stories of the people that lived back then. To think of those children attending school there and what it must have been like. Thank you so much I pray this isn't lost to history.

  • @susanmcconnell-sink5443
    @susanmcconnell-sink5443 Рік тому +8

    I have been glued to the screen for this entire video! Fascinating! Well done! So thankful you have documented this. ♡

  • @carolwilliams9143
    @carolwilliams9143 Рік тому +4

    Thank you. I didn’t realize there were so many abandoned cemeteries.

  • @brendaz9222
    @brendaz9222 Рік тому +3

    Another great adventure with Robert, Thank You Sir!! 😊

  • @kathleennelson3777
    @kathleennelson3777 Рік тому +4

    My husband used to laugh at me for enjoying these cemetery visits, but to me it is a respectful salute to the history of the people that lived before us. They all made thier own small changes in the history of the country we live in now. We know they certainly affected those they knew and loved in their time.

  • @phyllismote1750
    @phyllismote1750 Рік тому +3

    Thank you other Robert! You are appreciated by us all! ❤

  • @andreamills5852
    @andreamills5852 Рік тому +12

    Awesome history , thank you guys for your hard work on these videos .👕

  • @susanblauss1530
    @susanblauss1530 Рік тому +3

    Thank you,"other" Robert,for bringing us along on this adventure, it was very interesting! We appreciate you!!!!

  • @6-kids-uk
    @6-kids-uk Рік тому +3

    I looked in the 1910 Terrell Co. GA for Jacob Samuel Flewellen ...listed as Sam Fleweller. He owned his own land and employed workers. The school possibly was partly due to Mr. Flewellen. Everyone in his family was listed as being able to read and write. Lucy Harper was his second wife and was 22 years younger. They were married in 1896. He was registered as able to vote in the 3rd Precinct of Hancock County in 1867. Syphronia Smith was his daughter.

  • @howardwest1347
    @howardwest1347 Рік тому +8

    Thank you so much Robert. So happy to have you back. We missed you👍🏻❤️

  • @catherineloftus1376
    @catherineloftus1376 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the very interesting video, sad to see the lack of respect some people have leaving rubbish in a place where people are laid to rest. Shameful.

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm273 Рік тому +9

    I think they should make prisoners who are on work programs fixing roads to also clean up their local cemeteries

  • @gaylewilliamson9183
    @gaylewilliamson9183 Рік тому +1

    Hello other Robert ,great to see you.E noted the video ,I do hope they save the pews. 👍❤️

  • @lisas7190
    @lisas7190 Рік тому +9

    Looks like the Mother (Smith) died the month before the infant… sad
    Good job Robert ❤😊

  • @sushaleen5294
    @sushaleen5294 Рік тому +4

    This was a great visit! Thanks other Robert for taking us with you! 😊

  • @JoHarmon-hg7wz
    @JoHarmon-hg7wz Рік тому +6

    Mr. Robert your phone was in your pocket, doesn't it have a flasj light? You'll get back in the grove soon and bring you tools :)
    Very old place but so nice that someone is still coming and putting fresh flowers. And to learn at the end that a man born into slavery became such a wealthy and sucessful man and to help his community to grow and educate the children.

  • @christinestrassner8166
    @christinestrassner8166 Рік тому +1

    Other Robert awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed your video!

  • @shellydehart8217
    @shellydehart8217 Рік тому +4

    Other Robert, you did a great job on finding this church n graveyard. It was very interesting n fascinating. I would like to salute all the Veterans who served our country in their time. Thank you !
    Yes, I would love to see the both Robert’s come back n try their best to clean up the areas that need to be done. I would hate to see those that are buried there be forgotten. Great video!(♥️)
    😊♥️👍👍👍👍👍🌟🌟

  • @ColinHarperSummerson
    @ColinHarperSummerson Рік тому +1

    Very interesting video , thank you 😎👍

  • @nancytaylor3163
    @nancytaylor3163 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for sharing history. Very interesting.

  • @guanetiawilliams2068
    @guanetiawilliams2068 Рік тому +1

    I just love watching, (The Other Robert),LOL!

  • @helenburnett1592
    @helenburnett1592 Рік тому +2

    ❤ May the Church be filled back up with Holy Spirit.

  • @garyjohnson4608
    @garyjohnson4608 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for telling us about these individuals. If not for your efforts, and others who help to maintain this cemetery, these individuals might be forgotten.

  • @bethhutto9800
    @bethhutto9800 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the video. According to Findagrave there are 232 graves there.

  • @yarnhappykim9294
    @yarnhappykim9294 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Robert for sharing your information about the ceremony and church, please be safe out there and God bless everyone

  • @shannonjohnson8177
    @shannonjohnson8177 Рік тому +1

    Always love videos with the other Robert in them!

  • @sherleengibson8847
    @sherleengibson8847 Рік тому +1

    LORD 🙏🏽 THANK YOU ❤
    Mr. ROBERT 🥰

  • @shyleighrayne
    @shyleighrayne Рік тому +1

    I love watching you the other Robert

  • @bridgetmuehlberger5141
    @bridgetmuehlberger5141 Рік тому +3

    Awesome video. Thanks for the follow-up, and I can't wait to see you and Robert clean up and bring respect back to those forgotten graves.

  • @lornahardin4563
    @lornahardin4563 Рік тому +2

    Great work "other" Robert. Looking forward to the cleanup.😁

  • @susanorr7535
    @susanorr7535 Рік тому +2

    Awesome adventures!

  • @brendahogue5487
    @brendahogue5487 Рік тому +5

    Love your videos and bringing out the past history. May the Lord bless you

  • @tammyembery5763
    @tammyembery5763 Рік тому +1

    So nice how you Sir you tell such a Loving story about these Beautiful Souls that were a part of our History. It's sad to see all this just in rubble hope some one will restore it. Was Beautiful once it can be Beautiful again. Such History. God Bless you Sir. 😊😊

  • @alitathomas2711
    @alitathomas2711 Рік тому +3

    Very glad y'all are gonna clean and preserve this history. Leta

  • @sw8741
    @sw8741 Рік тому +4

    Love the video! Always very informative but always raises more questions about who is buried there and their lives. Especially around the "rich teacher". Did he get educated as a slave then used his knowledge to teach former slaves? Once free did he get his education then became a teacher? Or perhaps, once free did he became successful, got him self educated then became a teacher? Lots of questions that can be asked.

  • @margaretgarls153
    @margaretgarls153 Рік тому +3

    It is so odd that they left the pews, organ, and piano in the building.
    It is nice the cemetery or graveyard is kept up for the most part.

  • @carolemckibbon4586
    @carolemckibbon4586 Рік тому +3

    Great job other Robert. Glad to see you back on U Tube. Hope to see more of these videos. Be careful pls...

  • @glennjudd2467
    @glennjudd2467 Рік тому +1

    Great video ! Research !
    Great ! Robert !

  • @Emmywe8002
    @Emmywe8002 Рік тому +1

    I love this channel and I always learn a lot of person.

  • @denisehibbs9576
    @denisehibbs9576 Рік тому +4

    Great video other Robert ! Very interesting ! It's nice to know that some former slaves became wealthy. Lots of history there. Thank you for sharing !

  • @Mr.Thinker-
    @Mr.Thinker- Рік тому +4

    Great to see ya 'Other' Robert 🤗keep safe out there buddy 👍

  • @kimleone5496
    @kimleone5496 Рік тому +1

    That's the first time I've caught that you've had a person that was born on the same month and day I was. Cool!

  • @ellielizhavenofbless945
    @ellielizhavenofbless945 Рік тому +1

    There should be a historical plaque there!

  • @user-mj6lap17
    @user-mj6lap17 Рік тому +2

    That was so respectful of you to walk all over the grave yard and the Church, School place, out house, and pay your respects to the Veterans , love watching you, keep up the good work may God bless you.

  • @darleneingram8065
    @darleneingram8065 Рік тому +1

    thank you and God Bless

  • @En_Marche
    @En_Marche Рік тому +2

    Always a great Sidestep Adventure no matter who mans the camera! Thanks for an enlightening walk-about, TOR!

  • @drob517
    @drob517 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely enjoyed.

  • @damonplummer9296
    @damonplummer9296 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much we love you guys take care

  • @dorenedaniels7493
    @dorenedaniels7493 7 місяців тому +1

    This is so beautiful thank you so much God bless you 🙏❤️

  • @patriciarogers3955
    @patriciarogers3955 Рік тому +3

    Hope it's okay to ask, Wondering how you two Robert's are related. Love watching you both. . From New Zealand here. :)

  • @MAMysteryTours
    @MAMysteryTours Рік тому +1

    Hi sidestep just showing support from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Thank you for sharing.

  • @TammyMilam-yc4yn
    @TammyMilam-yc4yn Рік тому +1

    So sad but beautiful

  • @aneta2293
    @aneta2293 Рік тому +3

    Live life with grace there's no reture from the grave.⚘🌻😊

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy seeing Robert #2 💛. Beautiful milk glass vase

  • @laurahurst1960
    @laurahurst1960 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for returning! We missed you ❤😊

  • @allygee5468
    @allygee5468 Рік тому +2

    Fabulous Robert Snr a great video documentation of this historical cemetery thank you xx

  • @karenshepler7128
    @karenshepler7128 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing, as it is so interesting to see history so far back .Take care. It's a shame how the cemeteries get forgotten after the generations move on or pass away as well .

  • @marytaylor8417
    @marytaylor8417 Рік тому +2

    I did enjoy this video. You did an excellent job of explaining everything. I hope the cleanup process will be in another video.

  • @sus8e462
    @sus8e462 Рік тому +2

    Glad you'll be back to clear tree & other debris--couldn't help thinking a broom & shovel to expose others under leaves & grass would be greatly appreciated by all of the visitors & interred!

  • @lisawilson1459
    @lisawilson1459 Рік тому +5

    Think you need a moon pie with that RC

  • @tompena7487
    @tompena7487 Рік тому +1

    Thanks other Robert awesome vlog

  • @joyceclark8476
    @joyceclark8476 Рік тому +2

    Hello Other Robert, good to see you again. Thank you very much for the video and tour. Joyce /Connecticut ❤️🙏🇺🇸

  • @judygrandstrand9784
    @judygrandstrand9784 Рік тому +1

    I love these adventures!

  • @lorij323
    @lorij323 Рік тому +1

    And now you know the rest of the story! Great job exploring.

  • @christinestrassner8166
    @christinestrassner8166 Рік тому +1

    youdid a fabulous job!!!

  • @maragore3478
    @maragore3478 Рік тому +2

    Geez Robert you sure do one hella job, you do the detail and go that extra few steps to discover more graves, thank you for an enjoyable video of this old cementary, school and church....thank you Sidestep Adventures for your service in all that you do................

  • @Hope-fv3kf
    @Hope-fv3kf Рік тому +1

    Birds nest is the best thing in the world to bring a surprise of joy and a smile

  • @lillianbutz7136
    @lillianbutz7136 Рік тому +2

    The loss to society is the historical knowledge of the freed slaves and how they were able to overcome and to become successful in their free lives. The amount of knowledge we are losing from true historical areas is shameful. I hope you are able to get back and get some cleaning up down. Thank you for what you do!

    • @zombiemom6701
      @zombiemom6701 Рік тому +1

      Guarantee it was through hard work and not victim mentality like we see today.