,According to " A History of Old Cassville 1833-1864" by Joseph B. Mahan Jr., there was a store in Cassville named "Haire and Tumlin" which offered "The latest styles in wearing apparel for men and women." I don't know which Tumlin it was but the other person was Arthur Haire, brother to my 2Great Grandfather. Linda Atkins

The History of Bartow County Georgia by Lucy Cunyus also has a write up on the Tumlin family. as well as many others. Jean , cc for Bartow County Georgia web site lynda wilson wrote: > The Georgia Archives had a project in the early 1900's of collecting > biographical sketches of well-known and/or prominent people. > Some of these sketches have been microfilmed. > > The following has been extracted from a sketch on George Samuel > Tumlin which was submitted by a grand-daughter Mary Bell Gess > McDonald (Mrs. W. R.) in 1925 > > William TUMLIN(6 Jan 1775 - 8 Oct 1856) m Rebecca __________ > (1782-1846). They lived in Abbeville, SC, moved to Gwinnett Co, GA > in the early 1800's, and then to Cass later Bartow Co, GA by late > 1830's. > > Eight children: Imri, Lewis, George Washington, William, Rebecca, > Nancy, Polly, Elizabeth and Ann. > > George Washington Tumlin was born 1 Apr 1815 in Gwinnett Co. GA. > He first married 10 Mar 1834 to Rachel WADE, formerly of SC. > She died 25 Jun 1850 in Kingston, Cass/Bartow Co. > They had 8 children: Newton Jasper m Mary Ann, William Marion, > James S., Henry Imri, Virgil Meigs, Mary Elizabeth m George W. MUIR > (KY), Martha Ann m John Winn GESS (KY), and Chester Lewis. > > George Washington married second Laura Anna TERHUNE of Jasper Co. > GA. on 26 Jun 1951 in Carroll Co. GA. She was born 1 Oct 1829, > d 5 Sept 1877 and was the daughter of Cornelius Terhune formerly > from New Jersey. Cornelius is buried on the Tumlin plantation in > Kingston, GA. > > George and Laura had 2 children: George Samuel b 16 Dec 1852 > d 6 Jun 1925 on the Tumlin plantation in Cass/Bartow Co.GA. > Laura Anna b 27 Nov 1855, d 11 Oct 1858) > > George remarried on 10 Jun 1874 Alice J Gilreath in Cartersville, GA, > daughter of Nelson Gilreath and his third wife Margaret Elizabeth > Hargis. George was a lawyer and minster and preached at many > churches. > > They had 10 children. > Clara m C. B. Carswell (Tx); Irene m J. S. Harris (TN); Emory Clay > died young; Mary m K. V. Kibbee (TX), Anna Laura m R. B. Masterson > (TX); Lizzie Bessie m W. T. Hancock (TX); Alice Augusta m E. L. > Rippy (TX); Lilliam Clifton m B. F. Crosby (TX); George Albert, > Eva m G. R. Randel (TN) > > In 1895 George moved his family to Texas where he died and is > buried in the Grove Hill cemetery in Dallas. > > Lynda Wilson

Made two mistakes on prior listings: George Washington TUMLIN is buried on the Tumlin plantation in Kingston, GA His son George Samuel only had one wife and did not remarry. Lynda

The Georgia Archives had a project in the early 1900's of collecting biographical sketches of well-known and/or prominent people. Some of these sketches have been microfilmed. The following has been extracted from a sketch on George Samuel Tumlin which was submitted by a grand-daughter Mary Bell Gess McDonald (Mrs. W. R.) in 1925 William TUMLIN(6 Jan 1775 - 8 Oct 1856) m Rebecca __________ (1782-1846). They lived in Abbeville, SC, moved to Gwinnett Co, GA in the early 1800's, and then to Cass later Bartow Co, GA by late 1830's. Eight children: Imri, Lewis, George Washington, William, Rebecca, Nancy, Polly, Elizabeth and Ann. George Washington Tumlin was born 1 Apr 1815 in Gwinnett Co. GA. He first married 10 Mar 1834 to Rachel WADE, formerly of SC. She died 25 Jun 1850 in Kingston, Cass/Bartow Co. They had 8 children: Newton Jasper m Mary Ann, William Marion, James S., Henry Imri, Virgil Meigs, Mary Elizabeth m George W. MUIR (KY), Martha Ann m John Winn GESS (KY), and Chester Lewis. George Washington married second Laura Anna TERHUNE of Jasper Co. GA. on 26 Jun 1951 in Carroll Co. GA. She was born 1 Oct 1829, d 5 Sept 1877 and was the daughter of Cornelius Terhune formerly from New Jersey. Cornelius is buried on the Tumlin plantation in Kingston, GA. George and Laura had 2 children: George Samuel b 16 Dec 1852 d 6 Jun 1925 on the Tumlin plantation in Cass/Bartow Co.GA. Laura Anna b 27 Nov 1855, d 11 Oct 1858) George remarried on 10 Jun 1874 Alice J Gilreath in Cartersville, GA, daughter of Nelson Gilreath and his third wife Margaret Elizabeth Hargis. George was a lawyer and minster and preached at many churches. They had 10 children. Clara m C. B. Carswell (Tx); Irene m J. S. Harris (TN); Emory Clay died young; Mary m K. V. Kibbee (TX), Anna Laura m R. B. Masterson (TX); Lizzie Bessie m W. T. Hancock (TX); Alice Augusta m E. L. Rippy (TX); Lilliam Clifton m B. F. Crosby (TX); George Albert, Eva m G. R. Randel (TN) In 1895 George moved his family to Texas where he died and is buried in the Grove Hill cemetery in Dallas. Lynda Wilson

Forwarding to the lists I am own that most likely would be interested in this. I hope it is not improper to do so since I feel this is genealogy too. A couple of the cemeteries I have surveyed are on private property and certainly not being taken care of right here in Thomas Co too. Winnette ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jones, Brad" <Bjones@JJG.com> To: <GA-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 11:12 AM Subject: [GA-CEM] Georgia Cemetery Laws-Rights of Access Hello Cemetery list subscribers: I am undertaking a project and am looking for some help, on what I think is an important issue regarding the preservation of historic cemeteries in Georgia. You may not be aware that there is no specific law in the state that allows someone the right to access cemeteries on private property. However, it is the position of the Department of Natural Resources that under the state's common law, rights of access are indeed granted. Yet this is vague and can be easily challenged, perhaps even ignored, by the property owner. I know, because I am having a problem like this right now, trying to access an old cemetery where my ancestors are buried. The property owners refuse to allow me access to the graves to see them or to begin maintaining them, mark them properly, etc. I have contacted an attorney to try to resolve the situation, and it could prove costly. I do not want someone else to have to go through what I have. This is primarily a problem in rural areas. There are cases of old cemeteries on timber land and other areas, and there have been cases where the timber companies will not give specific access either--they basically take a "dont ask, dont tell" position if one wishes to access a graveyard. Basically, the issue is becoming very confusing. Who has responsibilty of such cemeteries? Abandoned cemeteries are protected under state law, which requires local government to take responsibility for them. However, once someone has "claimed" an abandoned cemetery to be the burial place of their ancestors, then it's not abandoned anymore, now, is it? This is where the law becomes tricky. Therefore, I have contacted my state legislator about amending the Cemetery Preservation law to include specific direction and language that allows someone with legitamate claim to a family cemetery previously abandoned to be allowed access to maintain it. It would clear up much confusion and allow for people to be able to preserve thier family history without interference. I have gotten verbal support from such groups as the Cobb County Cemetery Preservation Commission, the Georgia Society of Professional Archaeologists, and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. However, I need further support from those interested from a geneological point of view. If anyone knows of a Georgia geneoloical group interested in having such an amendment passed, please let me know. I plan to meet with my legislator in Mid-November so any help or suport will be appreciated. Thank You. If anyone wishes to contact me you can call me at work or at home at 770-901-9731. Sincerely, Brad Jones Franzman Davis and Associates A Division of Jordan, Jones and Goulding, Inc. 2675 Cumberland Pkwy, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30339 phone (770) 432-0731 fax (770) 432-0475 bjones@jjg.com ______________________________

Hi all, I am new to this list and I am trying to find out more on John Jesse (called Jesse) Pitts born in Cartersville, Bartow County, Ga. on Jan. 17, 1882 and died Aug. 1962 in Ga. He married to Lillian "Lily" Jane Knight between 1907-1910. She was born in Cartersville as well, on July 4, 1882 and died March 1972 in Ga. They and at least one child, a daughter Ruth Pitts 1911-1996. I am not related to these people but a lady in my family is and Iam trying to help her. If you can tell me who John Jesse's parents were or any other info, I would truly appreciate it. Thank you. Beth e-mail: suntanr2@worldnet.att.net

I am looking for information of the Hubbard family who lived in Cherokee for wail before moving to Franklin then to Bartow. Looking for cousins. Love Janet

A kind angel recently e-mailed me that "According to the Bartow Co., GA, Marriage Index, Hammett THRASH married Mattie BRYANT 10/12/1884. These are my gr-gr-grandparents. Does anyone have Mattie in their BRYANT line? I think her name may have been Martha Ann Frances BRYANT or BRYAN. I would appreciate any information. You may post here and/or e-mail me at ptm2754@cs.com Thanks, Pam

This was in my morning mail so thought I should get this out if anyone out there has ancestors inturned here. Beej in AZ Subj: Re: BRIDGETON MEMORIAL PARKBRIDGETON MEMORIAL PARK Date: 9/24/00 8:00:25 AM US Mountain Standard Time From: <A HREF="mailto:MSmith3030">MSmith3030</A> Here is a list of names you can send out with your other notes. Pat Jones Smith BRIDGETON MEMORIAL PARK Bridgeton, Missouri 1843 -------- 1963 This burying ground at 4616 Long Road was made into a memorial park in 1962. In 1959 several lawsuits were filed against the City for allowing the cemetery to deteriorate. Individual stones had already been removed "through error and misunderstanding" but members of the Bridgeton Historical Commission were able to learn the names of some who were buried there and a large monument was erected in 1963 which bears this inscription, "We honor the people buried here. They were part of this nations adventure and their vision lighted the path we follow today." At the dedication ceremonies, Mrs. Anna Wilson gave a talk about colored veterans who are buried here. Records indicate that the cemetery was integrated from its beginning in 1858. It was in use as late as 1954 and at least 100 people are buried in the two acres. On the bronze plaque of the monument are the following names: Annie Adams Auston Edwards Enoch Mumps Edward Walker Benjamin Adams Auston Edwards, Jr. Elio Phillips Kit Walker George Adams Grace Edwards Eliza Phillips Lizzie Walker Lottie Adams Katie Edwards Ike Phillips Quiller Walker Ben Alexander The Galliger Family Tilly Phillips Tommy Walker George Alexander Almiria Grannison Walter Phillips Barbara White Henry Alexander Creed Hall Bell Pruitt John White Lucy Alexander Creed Hall, Jr. The Pueroa Family Noah White Eugene Allen Hillard Hall Fred Riddle Shibina White Arthur Bassett Hiram Hall James Robertson Alice Wilson Dr. William Berry Jack Haggerty Will Rush Ernest Wilson Febie Bivens The Heidron Children Baron Scott Geroge Wilson George Bivens Lizzie Hodge Louise Scott Theodore Woodson Lizzie Bivens Steve Hodge Lydia Scott Baby Woolfolk Millie Bivens The Horn Family Laura Smith Hadley Woolfolk Rafe Bivens Nasrus Jackson Roberta Stanton Gibson Wright Samuel Bivens Amy Johnson Lewis Stevenson Hiram Wright Cosley Black George Johnson Fred Steward Mamie Wright Edward Black Julia Johnson Henry Stocker Green Young Hiram Black Robert Johnson Joseph Taylor Mary Ann Young King Black Turner Johnson Abe Thompson Skip Young Sam Balck Mr. Knight Henry Thompson Bell Carter Henry Lewis Hiram Thompson Lilly Cheeks Hal Lint Jenny Thompson Henry Clanton Luvenia Lint Mamie Tucker Fred Dickson The McClure Family Barney Vonsray Joe Duglas, Jr. Jessie Moore Texas Hall Wadlington This list was given to me by The Missouri Historical Society P.O. Box 11940 St. Louis, Missouri 63112-0040 (314) 746-4599 There is a Shirley Wotawa that is seeking information about the persons buried here. If you can help with this project, please contact her at 142 Sheppley Dr. Apt #2, St. Louis, Mo. 63137 You can also contact the St. Louis Dept. of Parks and Recreation Historical Preservation Office at (314) 615-0357. After 3 hours on the phone and the typing....that I'm not that good at...I hope this will help some of you. Pat Jones Smith St, Louis, Missouri

Would someone with an 1870 or 1880 (assuming that there is one) please lookup a family for me? I need information on the following family: William Strickland, b. 1864 Lemuel Strickland, b. 1862 Kate (Kathryn?) Mattie (Martha?) Josie (Josephine?) Thanks, Toni Josie

I have a Jesse MILLER in Murray Co. Ga. through the 1840s who purchased land in Cass Co. Ga. 1849 and apparently move there. Buried Sugar Valley Bap. Cem. in Gordon Co. Ga. [This part of Gordon Co. was part of Cass until the formation of Gordon.] He is buried with wife Annis. Also buried there is a John J. MILLER found in Greene Co. Ga. along with D. R. MALONE [Doctor R. MALONE]. John J. MILLER m. d/o D. R. MALONE. [I think.] All appear in Gordon Co. Ga. in 1860 and are buried in Sugar Valley Bap. Cem. in Gordon Co. John's wife was Evaline MILLER. Two of John J. MILLER's children, Sallie MILLER HIGGINBOTHAM and Tombs MILLER are also buried at SugarValley Bap. Cem. Is there anyone out there with knowledge of this family? Thanks, Carol in TN

Forwarded for Your Information......Winnette Hello, I live in St. Louis, Missouri and saw on the local news tonight that there is a BRIDGETON MEMORIAL PARK - 1843 - 1963 ( North St. Louis) that is looking for persons with family buried there. The airport is being expanded and they are going to move the CEMETERY. Is there a way to get this message to as many listers as possible in a short amount of time? Can you help! Pat Jones Smith St. Louis, Missouri USA MSmith3030@aol.com

A few months ago, I was given permission from the lists owners to post an occasional message regarding a cookbook with a genealogy theme that I was writing. This will be my final message to the lists. JUST DELETE IF YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED. As many of you already know, I've finished it and the material has been at the publishing company for a while. It will be printed and ready for distribution between Nov. 1st. and Thanksgiving. If anyone wishes to contact me on this subject, please email me PRIVATELY at DLizgerlits@aol..com. Liz Gerlits 2736 Dovewood St. NE Palm Bay, FL 32905 (321) 723-0939 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Researching in the Southeast: Booth, Chester, Moore, King, McElvy/McElvey, Reeves, Johnson, Yon, Toole, Regester/Register, Mashburn, Jordan, Phillips, Holland, Key & Franklin.

Complete Email: DLizgerlits@aol.com

The Elder William Descendants Association would like to announce the annual McElvy/McElvey Reunion. We are the descendants of William McElvy and Barbara (Barbary) Reeves. All descendants and their families (McElvy/McElvey and/or Reeves) are cordially invited to attend. It will be held at the Charter House Inn, 1401 Bainbridge Road, Bainbridge, Georgia on October 6, 7, 8, 2000. Those needing hotel reservations may call 912-246-8550 or 1-800-768-8550 for reservations. Mention that you are with the reunion for special rates. Costs per person is $ 20.00; children under 12 are free. There will be a buffet (additional charge) with a speaker on Saturday evening. Although this has, in the past, been a McElvy/McElvey reunion, it would be nice to find some Reeves descendants and cousins, also. William McElvy, b. ca 1778, and Barbara (Barbary) Reeves had 14 children. Listed below are 12 of them. 1. Mary A. McElvy, b. 1800 2. John McElvy, b. 1801 3. George R. McElvy, b. 1802 4. Noah McElvy, b. 1805 5. William McElvy, b. 1807 6. Martin McElvy, b. 1809 7. Francis Clark McElvy, b. 1811 (son) 8. Francis McElvy, b. 1812 (daughter) 9. Elizabeth McElvy, b. 1814 10. Sarah G. McElvy, b. 1816 11. Harmon Hugh McElvy, b. 1819 12. Lawson Gamble McElvy, b. 1822 Nick, perhaps you would like to put an announcement in the Havana Herald? Tim, there will be Chester descendants there, also. Miles, thought you may be interested. Come join us in the fun and sharing. Come for the weekend, a day or just a few hours. Bring your family history, photographs and cameras. Deretha Elizabeth (Liz) Yon Gerlits Palm Bay, FL Email: DLizgerlits

Would like to contact anyone researching the Ponder surname.

I am trying to determine who were the parents and ancestors of Charles M. Blaylock and Philadelphis Kelly. Charles was b. 1780 (according to his tombstone) in NC and d. April 17, 1870, Sebastian Co., AR. Philadelphia was b. 1785 in SC and d. 1862, Sebastian Co. Their children were Isom, William Matthew, Milton, Philadelphia, Mary Ann, Lucinda, James Leander, Francis Marion, twins Helena Elsma and Parina, and twins John and Alfred Newton Blaylock. Charles had a brother, John Blaylock, b. ca 1810, NC and d. 1843. Macon, GA. He m. Margaret Neal on Nov. 26, 1832 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was b. ca 1810 and d. ca 1860. Before 1850, she brought her nephew, William M. Blaylock (Charles' son) to Sebastian Co., AR. John and Margaret's children were Betsy E., Edward D., Lucy Jane, Matthew Gibson, and Blainey Ann Blaylock. Buckner Millington Blalock and Nancy Ann Clark were NOT the parents of my Charles M. Blaylock. They did have a son named Charles but he was b. July 15, 1806, Edgefield Co., SC, d. Jan. 18, 1835, same, m. Prudence McDaniel. My Charles had a brother named John, their's did not. Charles Blaylock, husband of Philadelphia Kelly, is incorrectly shown as the son of Buckner Millington Blalock and Nancy Ann Clark in the LDS Ancestral File.

Linda A Yes they have a website I sent it to Joel earlier this week. Its new and its great. Linda Gossett Cochran

The Etowah Valley Historical Society URL is <http://www.evhsonline.org> Hope this helps. Carol

In a message dated 9/11/00 2:34:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jlbarger@abts.net writes: << Hi All, What is the URL of the Etowah Valley Historical Society webpage?? Joel >> ============ I don't think they have a website. But here is the way to get in touch with them: Etowah Valley Historical Society, Inc. - EVHS, P.O. Box 1886, Cartersville, GA 30120; 770-606-8862. Linda A