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I so agree! To know what the graveyard looked like "in its heyday" would be the cherry on top. I can only imagine, and I imagine it being beautiful! With the small-town church, the fencing, and the (at the time) well-tended graves, it would've been awesome to see! Thank you for another exciting find! Take care!😊
My Dad birn 1902.. family buried in Guyton cemetary.His mom birn 1968..n his dad 1858....looking for our great grandfather somewhere around Sandersville Ga but cant find Cemetary..Any help would greatly be appreciated!
Boggles my mind how many cemeteries there are sprinkled around Georgia. Must have been little communities everywhere. Great video, Robert and Daniel.Thanks.
Seems like it might have been a prosperous community . So many markers all stamped not poured and written on. They have different ones with different drawings/etchings. Thank you both for the passion and respect you show for all these lost souls.
Man, the excitement in your voice and on your face during the intro is a reflection of the fulfillment (and joy) finding these cemeteries gives you. Thank you for sharing that with us.
The first headstone you showed, with the handshake on it - that is a signature of the Order of Friends (Quakers). Another one the back had a list beginning with "Friend of....." . Something else that really stood out to me were the gravestones of the military men who were buried there - name and regiment, nothing else. Traditionally the Friends (Quakers) were/have been against fighting in wars and those who did go received no fanfare from their communities when they returned, alive or deceased. I can't help but wonder if a proportion of this community was Quaker. (I was raised by my Quaker grandparents, who were of direct Scottish descent, which is why I know a lot about them).
Would they bury the returning Quakers with no marker, then? I wondered at the number of unmarked graves. if this was a Quaker community, they wouldn’t have had slaves to bury, would they? . i wonder if perhaps there had been a battle or skirmish near the settlement and they had buried the unknown dead left behind when the armies or units moved on? War historians would probably know about the less famous engagements.?
Hi Robert. I watch all your videos. This one really moved me. When you were reading John H. Sherling (an infant), you touched the stone after reading it, making a real connection to him. That was really cool. Thanks for doing justice for these grave sites.
I'm a 51 year old living in Oregon, when I was a kid my grandfather took me on a hike through brush, thorns, and coyote traps, navigating our way up this hill in the middle of nowhere, to find a old Cemetery with what was left of a old Ornamental Iron Fence. It wasn't big, maybe 12 tombstones, but they were in decent shape. Dates on them are on the average mid 1800's. No one knows this Cemetery exists. I would love to go find it today but it's on private property, so there's that!
Why not try asking for permission? Sometimes there are those who will let you, as long as you have respect. All they can say is no. I know if you have family buried on private property they cannot refuse access to a cemetery, but it's nicer, and more respectful to ask.
@@patricialenaburg6553 I would love to ask, the old owners where mean and nasty but respected my grandfather. Now, I'm sure there dead and gone, but the current owners Gravel drive up to their Homestead is chained and locked with two dogs that appear to be mean SOB's. You can see there house from the old hwy and it looks as though they are not the best the human race has to offer. Trash everywhere and no trespassing signs everywhere. Maybe they are descendants from the old owners. In which the saying, " the apple 🍎 doesn't fall far from the tree" may apply!
@@chadanderson8692 Sounds like a lovely family, kind of a Texas chain saw massacre waiting to happen LOL! I know what you mean, sounds like some of the mountain people here in CA. Have a good one.
My mother's name was Sophronia, 1901-1999. I've only seen her name twice. Once in an old cemetery in Illinois and once in a novel about Colonial America. She went by Frona.
Love watching your adventures. The childrens graves always make me think of my great great grandmother who bore 11 children but only had 3 reach adulthood.
Yes back in those days women had that many children and only a small faction made it to adulthood. My husband and I went to a Revolutionary, Civil War cemetery in North Carolina it was a Historical site there were five children’s graves that were side by side all had the same last name they must have been siblings. There had to be close to 200 children in that cemetery. In another part of the cemetery there was a family buried a husband, wife, and three of their children it had a chain link fence around them..
I think this is one of the finest “finds” you’ve done lately. Amazing how kind of well-kept the place looks. Some of the stones are in such remarkable shape. I think the GA military would be interested in those graves, and I think the Masons should know about the others marked Masonic. Well done, gentlemen!
After culloden many’s Otis prisoners were sent to the colony’s,Georgia being a prime destination.......the Scottish clan tradition of a burning cross to raise the clans ,is thought to have devolved into the burning cross a certain white robed gang use.
I am always just so amazed at these large, or even smaller, cemeteries that are forgotten by almost everyone. It is sad. Thank you for taking the time to seek them out, and read their names. You and the team are so respectful of the graves, speaks volumes for the kind of men you are.
Sounds like a sawmill in background? i see someone has plotted this place out with white crosses Loved that there are Scottish graves here never seen to many shown You both did a great video so Thankyou
I thought it was interesting that most of the Gillis family from Scotland lived very long lives, into their 80's. So many of the other graves they had passed away in their 30's, 40's and 50's.
I live all your videoes. You and your family and friends are Blessings to us all. Gives me hope that our world is not lost. We are blessed with wonderful people THANK YOU
Thank you for everything that you by documenting this forgotten cemeteries ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever or wherever you maybe going next ! Doing well here in Kansas .
Really enjoyed your adventure. It is amazing to see the dates on the graves, A shame no one cares for them. Keep up the great work and sharing your adventures with us, Never miss them !!!
Can't you report Soldiers Graves to the state or Veterans Administration for proper markers?? Just a thought...Thanks for sharing your story with us!⚰⚰✝️✝️❤❤🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@williamkeith8944 No, the Congress has recognized that Confederate Graves should be marked and recorded just as Union Soldiers. They stopped short of declaring them Veterans but did pay benefits to Confederate Widows. If they are recorded and verified the Graves will be marked and designated the same as all Soldiers in any National Cemetery. I just read it but the State is responsible and are supposed to have people who can do these things. Thanks for the reply.
Such a fascinating place! Thank you so much for taking us there! I love that you read the markers to us. Somehow knowing the names makes them seem alive for a minute. Seeing all the white crosses brought to mind a poem we had to learn in school. "In Flanders Field the poppies grow..Between the crosses row by row..." etc. etc. I don't think we have old cemeteries like that in the woods. Heck, where I live in Ohio, there aren't that many woods left! But I could be wrong.
Oh wow! This looks to be behind from where I grew up. The pulpit in the church I grew up in came from an old abandoned church (a LONG time ago) in that area. I wonder if it was from the church that was next to that cemetery. 😮
I have never committed but have watched all of your adventures. I just love looking at these. I live in the PNW so we do have as many old ones as you. Thankyou
I visit a lot of church yards and cemeteries here in the UK. Visits can tell a lot about the local history of the people and their families that once thrived in that area. Somehow, these videos bring them back to life, if only for a few minutes, the are once again remembered.
How very special you have a passion to preserve old things. All the best to you. Wow, this is beautiful from where you started the video. So very special that you all are recording this history.
I love some of these unusual names. There must of been quite a community there at one time. My great grandmother was from Scotland (to Fort Fairfield, Me) and my great grandfather was from England (to Fort Fairfield, Me) A lot of Scottish people were relocated and brought to Nova Scotia. A lot of them relocated from Nova Scotia to LA and are now considered the original Cajuns. Interesting stuff.
It wasn't the Scottish transported to LA. It was the FRENCH from Acadia, french settled there first. British moved them for the rich farmland to give to their people. France owned Canada first, was at war with England, who won. The Acadians were the first cajuns.The Scotish were the soldiers for the British. Scottish men needed to make money because of the land clearances in Scotland after 1746 war.
I've heard of the old Ebenezer Cemetery somewhere in the woods off Bennett Still Rd (Alma, GA)/Satilla Church Rd (Baxley, GA) It is the same road but changes name at the county line between Alma and Baxley. Please find it. It should be 2 miles in the woods. Maybe a drone could help locate it. We tried as teenagers but got afraid so we didn't find it. On ebenezer creek I believe. In Baxley ,GA in what was Old Ebenezer Town
The Central State Hospital is in Milledgeville GA, is all but abandoned and was the world's largest insane asylum and has and old cemetery on the 2,000 acre property. In its heyday 13,000 ppl were housed there and many died and were buried there. The stone angel has a time capsule under it with a CD of all the names of those who died there.
That is such a wonderful cemetery. Amazing after all this time how well preserved and clear a lot of those stones are. It seems strange on a lot of the military stones there is no birth or death date just their regiment. It is such a shame the fencing is gone. Keep Safe ❤ Keep Well ❤
Your videos are of such high quality. It's so exciting to go on your adventures with you! I love this graveyard as I do all of the ones you document. I look for my family's last names and haven't seen any yet. Nope, I think my ancestors planted themselves in the midwest, and stayed. I love seeing you, Robert, and your team be so faithfully supported! Take care!
Great job. Thanks for sharing. People who vandalize or steal from church or grave yard will probably have a special place to go when they die. If you know what I mean.
Very cool old “ghost town” cemetery. It amazes me how many large cemeteries can be found in the woods - in the middle of nowhere! It speaks to places that used be and are no more.
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Hey have y'all been to kells cemetery at Sarah's Creek. It's really old and cool
I so agree! To know what the graveyard looked like "in its heyday" would be the cherry on top. I can only imagine, and I imagine it being beautiful! With the small-town church, the fencing, and the (at the time) well-tended graves, it would've been awesome to see!
Thank you for another exciting find!
Take care!😊
My Dad birn 1902.. family buried in Guyton cemetary.His mom birn 1968..n his dad 1858....looking for our great grandfather somewhere around Sandersville Ga but cant find Cemetary..Any help would greatly be appreciated!
This was one of my favorites! Great job, Robert!!
So many little ones breaks my heart thank you all for saving the History and speaking there names God Bless lost my Mom this year so it hits Home
Bless you Mary. It's never easy.
With Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your Mother. 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Boggles my mind how many cemeteries there are sprinkled around Georgia. Must have been little communities everywhere. Great video, Robert and Daniel.Thanks.
Seems like it might have been a prosperous community . So many markers all stamped not poured and written on. They have different ones with different drawings/etchings. Thank you both for the passion and respect you show for all these lost souls.
Robert you are an old soul love what you do
Are you going to notify the local military office about the military graves? Keep up the fantastic documentation that you do...
they need flags
Some of those were Confederate graves. A Confederate flag would invite vandalism.
White flags would be appropriate.
There’s a certain cadence and tone to Robert’s voice that reminds me of a southern Baptist preacher when he’s reading those old epitaphs!
Man, the excitement in your voice and on your face during the intro is a reflection of the fulfillment (and joy) finding these cemeteries gives you. Thank you for sharing that with us.
The first headstone you showed, with the handshake on it - that is a signature of the Order of Friends (Quakers). Another one the back had a list beginning with "Friend of....." . Something else that really stood out to me were the gravestones of the military men who were buried there - name and regiment, nothing else. Traditionally the Friends (Quakers) were/have been against fighting in wars and those who did go received no fanfare from their communities when they returned, alive or deceased. I can't help but wonder if a proportion of this community was Quaker. (I was raised by my Quaker grandparents, who were of direct Scottish descent, which is why I know a lot about them).
Would they bury the returning Quakers with no marker, then? I wondered at the number of unmarked graves. if this was a Quaker community, they wouldn’t have had slaves to bury, would they? . i wonder if perhaps there had been a battle or skirmish near the settlement and they had buried the unknown dead left behind when the armies or units moved on? War historians would probably know about the less famous engagements.?
That was very helpful!
Hi Robert. I watch all your videos. This one really moved me. When you were reading John H. Sherling (an infant), you touched the stone after reading it, making a real connection to him. That was really cool. Thanks for doing justice for these grave sites.
Yes, that was very sweet.⭐💙⭐
On the 1900 census, Rufus Allen is listed as an inmate of the Georgia State Sanitarium at Milledgeville.
I'm a 51 year old living in Oregon, when I was a kid my grandfather took me on a hike through brush, thorns, and coyote traps, navigating our way up this hill in the middle of nowhere, to find a old Cemetery with what was left of a old Ornamental Iron Fence. It wasn't big, maybe 12 tombstones, but they were in decent shape. Dates on them are on the average mid 1800's. No one knows this Cemetery exists. I would love to go find it today but it's on private property, so there's that!
Why not try asking for permission? Sometimes there are those who will let you, as long as you have respect. All they can say is no. I know if you have family buried on private property they cannot refuse access to a cemetery, but it's nicer, and more respectful to ask.
@@patricialenaburg6553 I would love to ask, the old owners where mean and nasty but respected my grandfather. Now, I'm sure there dead and gone, but the current owners Gravel drive up to their Homestead is chained and locked with two dogs that appear to be mean SOB's. You can see there house from the old hwy and it looks as though they are not the best the human race has to offer. Trash everywhere and no trespassing signs everywhere. Maybe they are descendants from the old owners. In which the saying, " the apple 🍎 doesn't fall far from the tree" may apply!
@@chadanderson8692 Sounds like a lovely family, kind of a Texas chain saw massacre waiting to happen LOL! I know what you mean, sounds like some of the mountain people here in CA. Have a good one.
@@patricialenaburg6553 lol you have them kind of people way over in California, too? It's like those movies " hills have eyes " or " wrong turn "
Lost to time yet,so peaceful,knowing Jesus will raise the children and the saved one day.palms 23.
My mother's name was Sophronia, 1901-1999. I've only seen her name twice. Once in an old cemetery in Illinois and once in a novel about Colonial America. She went by Frona.
Never have I felt the sorrow as I have at this cemetery. Thank you for caring about these dear departed ones.
Love watching your adventures. The childrens graves always make me think of my great great grandmother who bore 11 children but only had 3 reach adulthood.
Yes back in those days women had that many children and only a small faction made it to adulthood. My husband and I went to a Revolutionary, Civil War cemetery in North Carolina it was a Historical site there were five children’s graves that were side by side all had the same last name they must have been siblings. There had to be close to 200 children in that cemetery. In another part of the cemetery there was a family buried a husband, wife, and three of their children it had a chain link fence around them..
What a wonderfully interesting old place. So much history to be had, Thanks for braving the bridge to take us on this explore.
I am so amazed how nice that cemetery is. I think someone is taking care of it.The brush and trees looks cleared Thank you Robert 😊
I think this is one of the finest “finds” you’ve done lately. Amazing how kind of well-kept the place looks. Some of the stones are in such remarkable shape. I think the GA military would be interested in those graves, and I think the Masons should know about the others marked Masonic. Well done, gentlemen!
The Georgia military? Try Confederate Army.
@@lucygray6162 Yes... you’re right! Just figured they would have to start with GA military records.
Thank you Robert & Daniel for sharing this peaceful place with us, much love. xx💖
The wording on the epitaphs are so elegant. And listen to the logging crew cutting trees....
After culloden many’s Otis prisoners were sent to the colony’s,Georgia being a prime destination.......the Scottish clan tradition of a burning cross to raise the clans ,is thought to have devolved into the burning cross a certain white robed gang use.
Thank you both so much for this. appreciate everything you all do in finding and documenting these people, whom all had worth in life.
This was a fun adventure. I am glad to see that it appears that someone has been doing some upkeep there. The headstones there are cool.
Many thanks for sharing another beautiful Cemetery that would have went unnoticed had it not been for you and your friends. 🌿💚🌿
Here we go again, another wonderful tour with you.
I just found some of these people on Ancestry. They were buried in the LINK Cemetery in Stewart, GA
Yup...
Thank you. I wondered where they were.
Hallo Robert thank you for all you doing much love from Croatia
Im glad someone seems to be taking care of this cemetery
I am always just so amazed at these large, or even smaller, cemeteries that are forgotten by almost everyone. It is sad. Thank you for taking the time to seek them out, and read their names. You and the team are so respectful of the graves, speaks volumes for the kind of men you are.
I'm Scottish really interesting to see these Scots that settled in USA
That family plot was really fascinating
This was a Very Cool cemetery loaded with history. Thank You for speaking their names... for now they aren't forgotten.
Another fantastic video. Love from Australia. Stay safe. Love you all. Xx
Another great video . Daniel is such a lovely fellow you both work well together .
Another Interesting Adventure Robert, So Much History Being Lost And Abandoned. Good Thing For Your Videos!
Sounds like a sawmill in background? i see someone has plotted this place out with white crosses Loved that there are Scottish graves here never seen to many shown You both did a great video so Thankyou
I thought it was interesting that most of the Gillis family from Scotland lived very long lives, into their 80's. So many of the other graves they had passed away in their 30's, 40's and 50's.
I live all your videoes. You and your family and friends are Blessings to us all. Gives me hope that our world is not lost. We are blessed with wonderful people THANK YOU
It's nice to know that young people have such an intrest in graves &cemetery. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for everything that you by documenting this forgotten cemeteries ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever or wherever you maybe going next ! Doing well here in Kansas .
Incredible find! We remember them today.
It looks like this area has been cleared of over growth and looked after.
Yes. It’s so clean of trees and overgrowth.
Very Good....Thanks...
It’s crazy the sound of the logging company. They are so close
It’s sad. They are going to redevelop the land and all the history will disappear under concrete.
Really enjoyed your adventure. It is amazing to see the dates on the graves, A shame no one cares for them. Keep up the great work and sharing your adventures with us, Never miss them !!!
Rufus Allen shown in Irena Methodist Church Cemetery
Major Baker shown in Link Cemetery
Perhaps it is two cemeteries?
amazes me how some stones are so clear to read and others are not.
Can't you report Soldiers Graves to the state or Veterans Administration for proper markers?? Just a thought...Thanks for sharing your story with us!⚰⚰✝️✝️❤❤🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
The state won't pay to mark the grave of a Confederate traitor to the Union. Those days and time has passed.
@@williamkeith8944 No, the Congress has recognized that Confederate Graves should be marked and recorded just as Union Soldiers. They stopped short of declaring them Veterans but did pay benefits to Confederate Widows. If they are recorded and verified the Graves will be marked and designated the same as all Soldiers in any National Cemetery. I just read it but the State is responsible and are supposed to have people who can do these things. Thanks for the reply.
@Old timer hot shot I live in Alabama. My involvement would mean zero in Georgia.
Markers for Confederate soldiers and sailors are issued by the Veteran's Administration.
Thank you Daniel + Robert for. All you do. Great video
Such a fascinating place! Thank you so much for taking us there! I love that you read the markers to us. Somehow knowing the names makes them seem alive for a minute. Seeing all the white crosses brought to mind a poem we had to learn in school. "In Flanders Field the poppies grow..Between the crosses row by row..." etc. etc. I don't think we have old cemeteries like that in the woods. Heck, where I live in Ohio, there aren't that many woods left! But I could be wrong.
I have been to Flanders fields. It is beautiful. I was young but I remember it.
Fascinating cemetery! Thanks for sharing.
Oh wow! This looks to be behind from where I grew up. The pulpit in the church I grew up in came from an old abandoned church (a LONG time ago) in that area. I wonder if it was from the church that was next to that cemetery. 😮
It’s a piece of history and maybe a family member would like to see thank you for finding the graves
I have never committed but have watched all of your adventures. I just love looking at these. I live in the PNW so we do have as many old ones as you. Thankyou
There used to be the old Maltby cemetery in Snohomish county, but I haven't been there since the 70's.
Another wonderful discovery awesome work guys
Love these old forgotten graveyards!
Amazing video and cemetery, hope they don't destroy it.
I watched you lovingly pause & touch the headstone of one baby
I saw that, too.❤
I found this on Find a grave & listed as Irena Cemetery, Stewart Co, GA.
I visit a lot of church yards and cemeteries here in the UK. Visits can tell a lot about the local history of the people and their families that once thrived in that area. Somehow, these videos bring them back to life, if only for a few minutes, the are once again remembered.
Wow, this is an old one and has some gorgeous markers
Yes! The craftsmanship is amazing!⭐💙⭐
Another great find it was nice to see how well kept it was and the white crosses were a good idea we need to remember all that have have passed
Such beautiful sayings!!! May all there souls RIP!!!!
Nice little place. Good video. Thanks, Robert and Daniel
Support your local historian. Buy them a brush.
find-a-grave has this listed as "Link" Cemetery with 23 headstones.
Thank you Daniel for your support
Awesome tour guys.
Sweet find….✨🌟🌟🌟✨
This is so awesome! Thx Guys! ❤️
I love this show. Just one small note; the word is indentation, not indention. You are wonderful for doing this! Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing, please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends
Words cannot express...love from Maine...xxoo
always like the vlogs never disappointed, best wishes from Scotland :)
Amazing... my love...Here I am in Maine...loving old foundations and cemetery s
How very special you have a passion to preserve old things. All the best to you. Wow, this is beautiful from where you started the video. So very special that you all are recording this
history.
I love some of these unusual names. There must of been quite a community there at one time. My great grandmother was from Scotland (to Fort Fairfield, Me) and my great grandfather was from England (to Fort Fairfield, Me) A lot of Scottish people were relocated and brought to Nova Scotia. A lot of them relocated from Nova Scotia to LA and are now considered the original Cajuns. Interesting stuff.
It wasn't the Scottish transported to LA. It was the FRENCH from Acadia, french settled there first. British moved them for the rich farmland to give to their people. France owned Canada first, was at war with England, who won. The Acadians were the first cajuns.The Scotish were the soldiers for the British. Scottish men needed to make money because of the land clearances in Scotland after 1746 war.
@@04curtis Thank you. That is interesting.
Amazing!
it looks looked after so nice to see, blessing to you people who care
Just an FYI, the PM on the doctor's grave means that he was a past master (president) in the masonic lodge.
I've heard of the old Ebenezer Cemetery somewhere in the woods off Bennett Still Rd (Alma, GA)/Satilla Church Rd (Baxley, GA) It is the same road but changes name at the county line between Alma and Baxley. Please find it. It should be 2 miles in the woods. Maybe a drone could help locate it. We tried as teenagers but got afraid so we didn't find it. On ebenezer creek I believe. In Baxley ,GA in what was Old Ebenezer Town
Great video. Thanks for sharing 😃
Thank you for your preservation
The Gillis family had long lives for the times.
The Central State Hospital is in Milledgeville GA, is all but abandoned and was the world's largest insane asylum and has and old cemetery on the 2,000 acre property. In its heyday 13,000 ppl were housed there and many died and were buried there. The stone angel has a time capsule under it with a CD of all the names of those who died there.
So interesting!⭐💛⭐
Enjoyed very much thanks
Thank you guys .
I remember the cemetary where you went to that had been destroyed by logging. I'm hoping that doesn't happen to this one.
You're very nice and respectful may God bless you and keep you safe :)
That is such a wonderful cemetery. Amazing after all this time how well preserved and clear a lot of those stones are. It seems strange on a lot of the military stones there is no birth or death date just their regiment. It is such a shame the fencing is gone. Keep Safe ❤ Keep Well ❤
Hopefully the logging company will stay OUT of the graveyard.
It's like stepping back in time.GOOD WORK
So amazing, awesome find.
Your videos are of such high quality. It's so exciting to go on your adventures with you! I love this graveyard as I do all of the ones you document.
I look for my family's last names and haven't seen any yet. Nope, I think my ancestors planted themselves in the midwest, and stayed.
I love seeing you, Robert, and your team be so faithfully supported!
Take care!
First. Awesome video Robert
That was awesome
I LOV THESE TRIPS Simple Nancy enjoys these road trips. AGain fellas. Again
Great job. Thanks for sharing. People who vandalize or steal from church or grave yard will probably have a special place to go when they die. If you know what I mean.
I wish we could go back to the days of beautiful epitaphs!
Thank you ❤️
4:50 "Buddy" might have been some ones beloved dog.
Fantastic! Thanks.
I’m related to Streetman’s from Georgia before my ancestors moved to East Texas