William Sherman wrote a diary that was published. It the index is a group of names of people that were captured or otherwise involved. You might find something there. Jo ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy V. Mason <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 3:06 PM Subject: [GACHATHA] More Bonaventure Info > I just spoke to the staff at Bonaventure. I live close by in Effingham and > visit there quite often. Yes, they are indeed pleasant and helpful, as well > as so very knowledgable of this famous old burying ground. But, I asked > about the the index cards and this needs to be clarified somewhat. Those > index cards do not contain burials prior to 1800's. She kindly checked for > me, anyway, as I am looking for the burial site of Abraham Gable who died in > 1790. His will confirms this date. She did check and there is no such > surname recorded there. She, like myself believes that he would have been > buried in Old Colonial Cemetery. I have of course, already checked there, > also finding no such surname. But the burials there are still quite > questionable as many of the old stones were unmarked or damaged by others > over the years. Who will ever really know the number of those from that > period whom were really buried there? To continue on, this wonderful and > patient woman also checked Laurel Grove Cemetery for me, and did locate 3 > burials that might be connected, but are much too late for the actual info > that I seek. All of this being so important in my Gable research! > > One of these burial was for a JOHN GABLE, a name used repeatly in my gable > line. But this one being buried in 1864. Much later that my Abraham or his > son John. But then who knows, I must follow this up. A question arose that > I thought some of you might be able to help me with. This John Gable was a > resident at CAMP COLSTROM-he being in Co. E 64th Ga. Reg. This was more > than likely a Camp during the Civel War Period. Does anyone have any futher > enlightment on this camp? any help or suggestions appreciated. I will of > course check this out also. > > thanks, > Judy in Effingham County > >