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