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Another graveyard that hits me hard. Several epitaphs I have never heard before. The 22 year old and her infant, it hits me the amount of women that died in childbirth. The civil war soldier too, always makes me stop and think. I have never seen a holly tree that big or heard of one getting that big. Very interesting as always! I love Dan, so much good information. Great filming Walter. Robert cares so deeply it always shows, the best host, there is no one better.
I love these fascinating stories. I guess at some point, we will all be forgotten. It is so cool to find those old, forgotten grave sites. 😢 Thanks, gentlemen.
I don't believe the Civil War will ever be forgotten. I read on record the Civil War was the worst & bloodiest war on record. Especially brother against brother😩
@@elyceoleary8957 Sadly I don’t think it will be forgotten, at least not for many more years. I work on our family genealogy. When the civil war broke out families ripped people from our genealogy on both sides, Union and Confederate. Over many years many have worked on both sides to trace our missing relatives. We each find those who are unknown and nearly impossible to find were members of family on both sides of the war. Finally our lines have all met again and yet there are those on both sides I find who will not work with those other family members to complete the ties. The hatred still runs that deeply on both sides. It truly grieves my heart, as we are all family who suffered atrocities, and I love my family no matter what side they fought on. They are my people. Perhaps one day it will be resolved and let go, but for now the Civil War is still a painful thorn that divides.
Hi guys! I just have to say how I love the crispy crunchy sound of the leaves as you walk through a cemetery or graveyard. The one of the mother and baby who died in childbirth is really sad. Her husband must have been devastated. Anyway, you should keep a bin in your truck with all the supplies you need for these treks. Take care.
I believe that Hough is pronounced Huff. The epitaph on that one headstone that said that the dead in Christ shall rise first got me to thinking: Wouldn't it be cool to be in a cemetery when Jesus comes back and see the people rise and then immediately we will go next! Gives me thrill chills just thinking about it. Y'all have a good day and God bless you.
Did some more digging. Found the cemetery on Find A Grave, and they have his name listed as Thomas Bailey Seay. SEAY, Thomas Bailey-Private Mar 4, 1862. Wounded near Atlanta, Ga June 24, 1864. Died from wounds in Foard Hospital at Camp Marietta, near Atlanta, Ga July 3, 1864. Buried there in Oakland Cemetery. Says he was buried there, but maybe his father had him moved home at a later date?
"the dead in Christ shall rise first" From 1Thessalonians 4:16 (For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: (17) Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord) What a beautiful promise from God, for those who choose to accept the sacrifice of Christ, for the forgiveness of sin! You will find that most older headstones quoted scripture, because their hope was in Christ alone. Most modern day headstones have fuzzy, feel-good words that put trust in things of the world. DO NOT HESITATE! PUT YOUR TRUST AND FAITH IN CHRIST TODAY! LIFE IS SHORT, AND TOMARROW IS NOT PROMISED. All glory and honor to God!
The name "Hough" around here is pronounced "huff"...as in rhymes with "rough" pronounced "ruff" !!! Love these old cemeteries...once upon a time...thanks Robert and your very knowledgeable friend, Dan...and of course Walter, whom we seldom see, but we know he's there manning the cameras !!!
A friend of mine has the last name of Huff. When I found that name on a distant branch of my tree I asked him about it. Turns out his grandfather made up the name and had two families in two states! Nobody knew until after he died. LOL
@@sallyintucson LOL, wild isn't it. I discovered one of those in my family, from back just before and during the Civil War...but not from my Dad and his brothers...they were so appalled when they found it, it was forbidden that any one should ever speak of it again !!! One of Dad's elderly Aunts told me about it (very hush, hush). I thought it was hilarious...what can I say, it is what it is !!!
@@sallyintucson Yes, but life back then was so different than today...Big families were needed in order to have working people on family farms...EVERY life was considered a precious thing, IMHO.
Since your a fan of that scumbag governor of Florida and looking for donations I'm gone from this site. I'll pass the word about your fanship of the governor. Bye.
I also enjoy visiting old cemeteries all over Texas. I'd really enjoy going to all of the many different places you travel to. I have found that taking a paintbrush in my back pocket and a water-filled spray bottle, helps the stones be cleaned enough to read easily, without hurting the patenia. May your work continue to be blessed. " Gone, but not forgotten."
Family lore has it, that Eliphalet Crouch took a wagon from Taylorsville, NC to Tidewater Virginia (over three hundred miles) to pick up the body of his son John, who died at the Battle of Mechanicsville, wrapping it in canvas and charcoal for the trip home. John's buried at Macedonia Baptist Church in Taylorsville.
Enjoy reading old head stones. The messages are so interesting and many times beautiful. The ones of children and babies always choke me up. Thanks for sharing.
Your so right Robert this was a fascinating graveyard. I found it pretty amazing that as old as this graveyard is that the head stones were pretty much readable . So much history in your area of Georgia, that it’s a honor to know. I love the epitaph’s on the head stones. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍
Man that's a humdinger of a holly tree!! I was today years old when I saw a holly tree that big & old. Great old cemetery. Thnx Dan & Robbie for another graveyard documentary ❣️
You guys are bringing memories to me...Between Big Liza, Little Liza, and the areas in between, between Upson and Talbot counties, and Harris county, you are bringing back my life....I grew up in Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston, and have made history a part of my life. I thank you so much for continuing to bring such history to the present days. The people who lived under Pobiddy Bridge, and came sick into Upson County Hospital....so sad. I am a nurse who worked there for many years. Such history that you are bringing to light.... and preserving .Thank You🐾🦊🐺
I love seeing the old Graves and I love when you uncover stones that are completely covered it's amazing how you can see Graves that have no markings at all thanks for showing these videos
Not everyone wants their family cemetery location plastered all over the internet. Too many ghost-hunters, thieves, and people who want to clean faded stones with bleach and wire brushes.
Thanks to Robert, Dan and Walt for sharing this graveyard with us. Even though the church and graveyard were closed at least half a century ago, maybe much longer, someone has come by and repaired broken stones. It is such a shame that abandoned church yards aren't maintained.
The people who can stand there and talk about our history as it happened while he was alive just amazes me. That Is a true historian. You can tell it's where their passion is. Thank you for sharing.
I am so touched by how you're taking the time to read the information on the headstones and the epitaph that atest to the individual's time on earth. Bless you for what you're doing.
Hey Guy's.....I think that Holly tree is over 125 years old , one of the biggest I've seen.....cool place.....I try to do over lay old and new maps of that whole 20 mile circumference around Rough Edge.....very interesting settlement of the area over time.
Great video. I was thinking yesterday how I miss seeing the original faces from the beginning of The Byrd Farm videos. The other Robert, Cody, Uncle Ken, etc.
Another great video! The mother that died in childbirth was a tough one, and you can tell she was loved by the epitaph. I tried to find some information on the soldier, but wasn't successful. Hopefully someone else has better luck.
My brother in law is full Creek Indian, I also knew his Mother and Father before they passed away. Strangely their last names is Davis, not a very Indian sounding last name but they definitely are full blooded. They are from SW Georgia east of the Flint River.
We had a church on our property that is deeded to stay a church as long as it's being used as a church. The Seminary Schools need churches to practice in. The Seminary School sent them down to Preach to us! One was really good. He had the ability to reach children, young people, adults and even the Old Time Cowboys. The Preacher played the guitar and sang to us. He has a great sense of humor. The place has been sold several times since but the last time I went, it was still in use. If you have extra kitchen items, Christmas decorations ask a local small Church if they can use them. Have a sale and use the money to fix up the church and the cemeteries.
You should visit the church cemeteries in Cades Cove TN. It's interesting and truly heartbreaking the number of graves that are those of children who passed. Often you can see where disease swept through a family, starting with the youngest, on through to the oldest child. Can't help but wonder how the family handled such grief. One is bad enough, but six or seven in a row?
Always touching,always interesting to hear the stories and names of those that have passed on. May they all be with the Father and one day meet them all in eternity. My best to Cody ,tell him he will be missed. Love from KY 💞💞🌷🌼.
I love these kind of videos I don't know a lot about Georgia learned a lot since your program came on don't know how you stand the Heat because I lived in Arizona when I was in the teens but that was when I was in my team 79 now doesn't work so well to say that but I enjoy your show very much so how you two
46th Regiment, Company I, Georgia Volunteer Infantry: SEAY, Thomas Bailey-Private Mar 4, 1862. Wounded near Atlanta, Ga June 24, 1864. Died from wounds in Foard Hospital at Camp Marietta, near Atlanta, Ga July 3, 1864. Buried there in Oakland Cemetery. SEAY, David W.-Private Mar 4, 1862. Acting Assistant Commissary June 1862. Killed at Kennesaw Mountain, Ga June 20, 1864.
You guys are awesome! I just moved to the south and have such a fascination with this old history. I love getting outdoors and this is exactly how I would want to spend my time, hiking and exploring a begone era. Would love to photograph these sites for longevity. Any suggestions on how to find these spots would be appreciated!!
Kennesaw Mountain - my neck of the woods. Beautiful National Park and worth a visit. I like the idea mentioned below about a map...I'll have to dig out my old Georgia map.
Hi, Robert. Need your brushes. That is a fascinating cemetery it's a shame that it's forgotten because someone will someday just run over it and destroy it. It's too sad that our history is lost that way.
That very first gravestone you looked at-- There's a cemetery near here that has two stones with that same design on them. I would guess that the name Hough would rhyme with either "how" or "huff". Also that name Seay seems familiar. I don't know whether you have seen it in another cemetery before, or if I have personally seen it up here. I'm not sure. But it does seem familiar. Also I think y'all ought to keep a good stuff push broom in the vehicle on a permanent basis, so it's always available when you get to a cemetery where the slabs need to be cleaned off. Also up here the terms cemetery and graveyard are interchangeable. Some people also say "burial ground". But a cemetery that surrounds or is next to a church is typically called a churchyard. Anyway, that was another really cool old cemetery. I can't believe how many old cemeteries you find in the woods.
I love your videos and I'm glad you find these old burial places. When you wipe off leaves on the stones that are laying down, I worry you will get something stuck in your hands. Would you consider taking a small broom with you?
Great video as always I see The Farmhouse is coming along real good sorry to hear about your flock I remember when you were building the Chicken Coop please keep the videos coming also you have really become a Master with your camera stay safe Godspeed
The last Muskogee creek town was called Coweta it was on the flint river. The missionary Benjamin Hawkins was in charge at the time. Federal roads ran right along the railroad tracks too. Interesting find y'all. Watch out for them ticks.
Absolutely loved this graveyard tour! I feel like I am right there with you. The mother and infant grave reminds me of the dangers of childbirth and the suffering she must have endured. Very sad.
Here in Bainbridge, GA, south of there, we have a convenience store named Woodall’s that’s been here for decades. I have a friend in north GA whose husband is a Seay.
Thanks for all your work and like minder people like you you present sooo well and tell the stories that preserve our past you sooo deserve someone to represent you and all your hard work you surround yourself with people of the same it is sooo enjoyable god gave you a gift and you use it well may our heavenly father go with you wise beyond your tender your you will go far love always
Been watching for a while.. This is first time to see the name Olive. My maternal grandma s last name was Oliff. She told me there were various spellings or misspellings of the name. Her people came from that general area - Milledgeville . They have had many family reunions but only in July. I've never been . The history confirms what I suspected . The family was near Sherman's March. The surrounding countryside was devastated . Both sides took what little food those families had. I can't imagine how those mothers felt to see food taken from her hungry children. Many died from disease and malnutrition at that time and after.
this is so intresting/. Dan seems to know so much about history.. The creek indians mustive traded good and helped the settlers when they were living there..
i live in the blueridge mtns. i find so many graves so far in the hills there is no road or path to get to them. just proves we are all forgotten in time.
Sir, What happened to these towns that made them go away, what did they do for a living? these marker do not look cheap, were did they cost a lot for their times?
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I have an old cemetery like this on my land in Waverly Hall
Another graveyard that hits me hard. Several epitaphs I have never heard before. The 22 year old and her infant, it hits me the amount of women that died in childbirth. The civil war soldier too, always makes me stop and think. I have never seen a holly tree that big or heard of one getting that big. Very interesting as always! I love Dan, so much good information. Great filming Walter. Robert cares so deeply it always shows, the best host, there is no one better.
My heart broke over the young mother and her baby. Just so sad to contemplate.
@@lornahardin4563 mine did also. I feel the same way.
I love these fascinating stories. I guess at some point, we will all be forgotten. It is so cool to find those old, forgotten grave sites. 😢 Thanks, gentlemen.
I don't believe the Civil War will ever be forgotten. I read on record the Civil War was the worst & bloodiest war on record. Especially brother against brother😩
@@elyceoleary8957
Sadly I don’t think it will be forgotten, at least not for many more years. I work on our family genealogy. When the civil war broke out families ripped people from our genealogy on both sides, Union and Confederate. Over many years many have worked on both sides to trace our missing relatives. We each find those who are unknown and nearly impossible to find were members of family on both sides of the war. Finally our lines have all met again and yet there are those on both sides I find who will not work with those other family members to complete the ties. The hatred still runs that deeply on both sides. It truly grieves my heart, as we are all family who suffered atrocities, and I love my family no matter what side they fought on. They are my people. Perhaps one day it will be resolved and let go, but for now the Civil War is still a painful thorn that divides.
I admire how you make elder folks do math, but our brains are in touch. Keeps creepy demitasse away, tnanks
I just love these old cemeteries. So much history. I always wonder about their lives.
Oh yes ma'am and people will wonder about ours when we are gone, people are so caring.
Hi guys! I just have to say how I love the crispy crunchy sound of the leaves as you walk through a cemetery or graveyard. The one of the mother and baby who died in childbirth is really sad. Her husband must have been devastated. Anyway, you should keep a bin in your truck with all the supplies you need for these treks. Take care.
Robert is so low key and yet very informed of the cemetery situation. K
I believe that Hough is pronounced Huff. The epitaph on that one headstone that said that the dead in Christ shall rise first got me to thinking: Wouldn't it be cool to be in a cemetery when Jesus comes back and see the people rise and then immediately we will go next! Gives me thrill chills just thinking about it. Y'all have a good day and God bless you.
Amen✝️
I have often said that! ❤ Soon and very soon!
You got that Right ! Come LORD JESUS 💓
Did some more digging. Found the cemetery on Find A Grave, and they have his name listed as Thomas Bailey Seay. SEAY, Thomas Bailey-Private Mar 4, 1862. Wounded near Atlanta, Ga June 24,
1864. Died from wounds in Foard Hospital at Camp Marietta, near Atlanta, Ga
July 3, 1864. Buried there in Oakland Cemetery.
Says he was buried there, but maybe his father had him moved home at a later date?
Thank you for looking up the history!
"the dead in Christ shall rise first" From 1Thessalonians 4:16 (For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: (17) Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord) What a beautiful promise from God, for those who choose to accept the sacrifice of Christ, for the forgiveness of sin! You will find that most older headstones quoted scripture, because their hope was in Christ alone. Most modern day headstones have fuzzy, feel-good words that put trust in things of the world. DO NOT HESITATE! PUT YOUR TRUST AND FAITH IN CHRIST TODAY! LIFE IS SHORT, AND TOMARROW IS NOT PROMISED. All glory and honor to God!
The name "Hough" around here is pronounced "huff"...as in rhymes with "rough" pronounced "ruff" !!! Love these old cemeteries...once upon a time...thanks Robert and your very knowledgeable friend, Dan...and of course Walter, whom we seldom see, but we know he's there manning the cameras !!!
A friend of mine has the last name of Huff. When I found that name on a distant branch of my tree I asked him about it. Turns out his grandfather made up the name and had two families in two states! Nobody knew until after he died. LOL
@@sallyintucson LOL, wild isn't it. I discovered one of those in my family, from back just before and during the Civil War...but not from my Dad and his brothers...they were so appalled when they found it, it was forbidden that any one should ever speak of it again !!! One of Dad's elderly Aunts told me about it (very hush, hush). I thought it was hilarious...what can I say, it is what it is !!!
@@23Josilee Makes you wonder how common such things were… and are. Naughty!
@@sallyintucson Yes, but life back then was so different than today...Big families were needed in order to have working people on family farms...EVERY life was considered a precious thing, IMHO.
Since your a fan of that scumbag governor of Florida and looking for donations I'm gone from this site. I'll pass the word about your fanship of the governor. Bye.
I also enjoy visiting old cemeteries all over Texas.
I'd really enjoy going to all of the many different places you travel to.
I have found that taking a paintbrush in my back pocket and a water-filled spray bottle, helps the stones be cleaned enough to read easily, without hurting the patenia.
May your work continue to be blessed.
" Gone, but not forgotten."
This cemetary is in really good condition considering how old it is. Enjoyed this one for sure. 💋🇺🇸♥️
It is wonderful to have a local historian to share their knowledge
Family lore has it, that Eliphalet Crouch took a wagon from Taylorsville, NC to Tidewater Virginia (over three hundred miles) to pick up the body of his son John, who died at the Battle of Mechanicsville, wrapping it in canvas and charcoal for the trip home. John's buried at Macedonia Baptist Church in Taylorsville.
Thanks to Robert, Dan & Walt for sharing another adventure of a forgotten cemetery in West Georgia & remembering people who have long since died.
Thank you folks for remembering these lost remains. Lots of lessons here
Enjoy reading old head stones. The messages are so interesting and many times beautiful. The ones of children and babies always choke me up.
Thanks for sharing.
This one was so amazing because there were so many headstones with the names of the people.
Thank you
Your so right Robert this was a fascinating graveyard. I found it pretty amazing that as old as this graveyard is that the head stones were pretty much readable . So much history in your area of Georgia, that it’s a honor to know. I love the epitaph’s on the head stones.
♥️♥️😊👍👍👍
Man that's a humdinger of a holly tree!! I was today years old when I saw a holly tree that big & old. Great old cemetery. Thnx Dan & Robbie for another graveyard documentary ❣️
Thanks for taking me along. I love cemeteries and grave yards. They facinate me!!
You guys are bringing memories to me...Between Big Liza, Little Liza, and the areas in between, between Upson and Talbot counties, and Harris county, you are bringing back my life....I grew up in Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston, and have made history a part of my life. I thank you so much for continuing to bring such history to the present days. The people who lived under Pobiddy Bridge, and came sick into Upson County Hospital....so sad. I am a nurse who worked there for many years. Such history that you are bringing to light.... and preserving .Thank You🐾🦊🐺
Do tell more! Born in a funeral home? That's a story in itself!
I'm amazed at all the cemeteries at all of the abandoned
I love seeing the old Graves and I love when you uncover stones that are completely covered it's amazing how you can see Graves that have no markings at all thanks for showing these videos
Hello Robert, Dan, and Walt, thank for your wonderful, thoughtful, and impeccable videos, you guys are truly class act, always.
I've missed the cemeteries , very serene setting, so many young people 😥
I love watching these videos so much history and thinking about what life was like back then.
Wow cemetery day!! Thank you Robert Dan And Walter for taking us along and for the history.
One thing you could add which would be nice is a map of Georgia to show us approximately where these places are.
Not everyone wants their family cemetery location plastered all over the internet. Too many ghost-hunters, thieves, and people who want to clean faded stones with bleach and wire brushes.
And risk being vandalized by vandals?
Thanks to Robert, Dan and Walt for sharing this graveyard with us. Even though the church and graveyard were closed at least half a century ago, maybe much longer, someone has come by and repaired broken stones. It is such a shame that abandoned church yards aren't maintained.
I love the sound of the two of you walking on the dried leaves and debris 👍
Love the old cemeteries, graveyard s.
Great video. Sad to see so many broken markers and the complete abandonment of these graves. Thank you for speaking thier names again.
Loved this graveyard. Very beautiful and different epitaphs on some of them
Wonderful!! I would love to see that one all cleaned up. Thanks for taking us along
It makes me sad that these old cemeteries are forgotten and not maintained. 💔😢
I hope you don't give up doing these videos. I love watching. Please tell "the other Robert we love him" hope to see him when he can.
The people who can stand there and talk about our history as it happened while he was alive just amazes me. That Is a true historian. You can tell it's where their passion is. Thank you for sharing.
I am so touched by how you're taking the time to read the information on the headstones and the epitaph that atest to the individual's time on earth. Bless you for what you're doing.
Hey Guy's.....I think that Holly tree is over 125 years old , one of the biggest I've seen.....cool place.....I try to do over lay old and new maps of that whole 20 mile circumference around Rough Edge.....very interesting settlement of the area over time.
Thank you for sharing! And thank you to Dan and Walt. Dan's knowledge of the area's history is amazing!!
These old cemeteries are so full of history & preciious memories for some families. Thax for sharing these videos with us. 🙏🏻👍❤️
Great video. I was thinking yesterday how I miss seeing the original faces from the beginning of The Byrd Farm videos. The other Robert, Cody, Uncle Ken, etc.
Thomas Railley could be a civil war vet!!! That needs some research. Nice job gentlemen!
awesome videos once again ... the history is just wonderful ... thank you for your passion ..
Another great video! The mother that died in childbirth was a tough one, and you can tell she was loved by the epitaph. I tried to find some information on the soldier, but wasn't successful. Hopefully someone else has better luck.
Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. You are outstanding to have a good history of Georgia
The inscription on the headstone at 12:56 is just beautiful!
My brother in law is full Creek Indian, I also knew his Mother and Father before they passed away. Strangely their last names is Davis, not a very Indian sounding last name but they definitely are full blooded. They are from SW Georgia east of the Flint River.
Great adventure guys. Some old grave sites. Thanks
We had a church on our property that is deeded to stay a church as long as it's being used as a church. The Seminary Schools need churches to practice in. The Seminary School sent them down to Preach to us!
One was really good. He had the ability to reach children, young people, adults and even the Old Time Cowboys. The Preacher played the guitar and sang to us. He has a great sense of humor.
The place has been sold several times since but the last time I went, it was still in use. If you have extra kitchen items, Christmas decorations ask a local small Church if they can use them. Have a sale and use the money to fix up the church and the cemeteries.
You should visit the church cemeteries in Cades Cove TN. It's interesting and truly heartbreaking the number of graves that are those of children who passed. Often you can see where disease swept through a family, starting with the youngest, on through to the oldest child. Can't help but wonder how the family handled such grief. One is bad enough, but six or seven in a row?
Some Could NOT Handle the death of even one
precious Child ... Mrs. Mary Lincoln 💔
You need to get a program to clean up and restore these graveyards.Maybe towns and families could help!!
I have been to this cemetery 100s of times taking friends and I never knew the story, Thanks for this!
Again, thank you guys. Always interesting and heartfelt.
Great story! I can't believe you walk around in the woods without wearing snake boots. I bet Walter had his on!
Always touching,always interesting to hear the stories and names of those that have passed on. May they all be with the Father and one day meet them all in eternity. My best to Cody ,tell him he will be missed. Love from KY 💞💞🌷🌼.
I love these kind of videos I don't know a lot about Georgia learned a lot since your program came on don't know how you stand the Heat because I lived in Arizona when I was in the teens but that was when I was in my team 79 now doesn't work so well to say that but I enjoy your show very much so how you two
46th Regiment, Company I, Georgia Volunteer Infantry:
SEAY, Thomas Bailey-Private Mar 4, 1862. Wounded near Atlanta, Ga June 24,
1864. Died from wounds in Foard Hospital at Camp Marietta, near Atlanta, Ga
July 3, 1864. Buried there in Oakland Cemetery.
SEAY, David W.-Private Mar 4, 1862. Acting Assistant Commissary June 1862.
Killed at Kennesaw Mountain, Ga June 20, 1864.
You guys are awesome! I just moved to the south and have such a fascination with this old history. I love getting outdoors and this is exactly how I would want to spend my time, hiking and exploring a begone era. Would love to photograph these sites for longevity. Any suggestions on how to find these spots would be appreciated!!
Another fascinating adventure. Thank you!
Went & watched this one again. One of the best I have ever watched. Wish this place could
be preserved some.....
Enjoyed the history of the grave yard nice job
Kennesaw Mountain - my neck of the woods. Beautiful National Park and worth a visit. I like the idea mentioned below about a map...I'll have to dig out my old Georgia map.
Hey, neighbor. I grew up in the shadow of Kennesaw Mtn.
Hi, Robert. Need your brushes. That is a fascinating cemetery it's a shame that it's forgotten because someone will someday just run over it and destroy it. It's too sad that our history is lost that way.
That very first gravestone you looked at-- There's a cemetery near here that has two stones with that same design on them. I would guess that the name Hough would rhyme with either "how" or "huff". Also that name Seay seems familiar. I don't know whether you have seen it in another cemetery before, or if I have personally seen it up here. I'm not sure. But it does seem familiar.
Also I think y'all ought to keep a good stuff push broom in the vehicle on a permanent basis, so it's always available when you get to a cemetery where the slabs need to be cleaned off.
Also up here the terms cemetery and graveyard are interchangeable. Some people also say "burial ground". But a cemetery that surrounds or is next to a church is typically called a churchyard. Anyway, that was another really cool old cemetery. I can't believe how many old cemeteries you find in the woods.
Y’all need some of other Robert’s tools. Great video
Once again thank you. Greetings from Charleston, West Virginia. Semper Fi
WOW, Soldier buried there who died at Battle off Kennesaw Mtn, a lot of soldiers buried near there from both North & South.
If only could tell there life stories I love 💘listening to your stories about history
I love your videos and I'm glad you find these old burial places. When you wipe off leaves on the stones that are laying down, I worry you will get something stuck in your hands. Would you consider taking a small broom with you?
Great video as always I see The Farmhouse is coming along real good sorry to hear about your flock I remember when you were building the Chicken Coop please keep the videos coming also you have really become a Master with your camera stay safe Godspeed
The last Muskogee creek town was called Coweta it was on the flint river. The missionary Benjamin Hawkins was in charge at the time.
Federal roads ran right along the railroad tracks too.
Interesting find y'all. Watch out for them ticks.
Absolutely loved this graveyard tour! I feel like I am right there with you. The mother and infant grave reminds me of the dangers of childbirth and the suffering she must have endured. Very sad.
Here in Bainbridge, GA, south of there, we have a convenience store named Woodall’s that’s been here for decades. I have a friend in north GA whose husband is a Seay.
I wonder if you ever make rubbings of the epitaphs. Some are so beautiful & would be wonderful framed & hanging in a room at the Old Byrd Farm.
I could listen to Dan he is all knowledge no guessing love 💕
What an excellent cemetery!
I love, love your videos and your knowledge.
I enjoy your videos but am surprised you don’t bring at least a small whisk broom or leaf blower to uncover the stones.
Thanks for all your work and like minder people like you you present sooo well and tell the stories that preserve our past you sooo deserve someone to represent you and all your hard work you surround yourself with people of the same it is sooo enjoyable god gave you a gift and you use it well may our heavenly father go with you wise beyond your tender your you will go far love always
Been watching for a while.. This is first time to see the name Olive. My maternal grandma s last name was Oliff. She told me there were various spellings or misspellings of the name. Her people came from that general area - Milledgeville . They have had many family reunions but only in July. I've never been . The history confirms what I suspected . The family was near Sherman's March. The surrounding countryside was devastated . Both sides took what little food those families had. I can't imagine how those mothers felt to see food taken from her hungry children. Many died from disease and malnutrition at that time and after.
I like that you try to get them all. 👍🏻
I just love older cemetery's
this is so intresting/. Dan seems to know so much about history.. The creek indians mustive traded good and helped the settlers when they were living there..
Thanks for another great video 👍❤🙏
i live in the blueridge mtns. i find so many graves so far in the hills there is no road or path to get to them. just proves we are all forgotten in time.
Wow, incredible to sit and think about. But sad how they're kinda lost and forgotten.
Thanks for the best stories! 😊
Thanks!
Interesting story thanks for sharing another awesome video
Dan has so many true facts I enjoy listening to him he never makes up stories
It's amazing the difference in the way people buried their loved ones in different areas of the country in the earlier centuries.
Sir, What happened to these towns that made them go away, what did they do for a living? these marker do not look cheap, were did they cost a lot for their times?
Thank you!
I hope the “other” Robert is doing well. I haven’t seen him for a while.
A beautiful cemetery I wish you could have your tools to clean the headstones of the babies
You just being there helps us acknowledge their lives
Occasionally you visit a site that strikes a nerve with me. I wanted to weep for the lost of this place.
Great video Robert 👍.
This is so Shameful That things are left like this thank you for doing this