Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....Friendship Methodist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 9:45 pm FRIENDSHIP METHODIST CHURCH. FRIENDSHIP METHODIST CHURCH is in Eddins District, about ten miles from Eastman. It was established February 6th, 1906. D. W. Sapp gave the land for the church building, and was one of its first stewards. D. C. Pierce and J. T. Dunn were among the first stewards. This church has about one hundred and fifty members, among whom are the family of D. C. Pierce, Mrs. T. 0. Sapp and family, N. B. McMullen and family, S. J. Fincher and family, Dock Coody and family, Henry Harrison and family, A. A. Hardy and family, and the family of B. W. Harrell. The following have served as pastors since 1908: W. H. Strozier, A. E. Brewton, T. I. Smith, J. Lytle Jones, A. B. Wall, Rev. Ketchum, P. Holloway, W. C. Embry and W. H. Budd. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb189friendsh.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Lynwood Baptist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 7:18 pm LYNWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH. THE LINWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH is located in the western corner of the county, near the line of Pulaski County. It was established many years ago. The first deacons were S. B. Coody, R. 0. Lancaster, M. A. Lancaster, Sr., Bob Hatfield and Reese Coody. Among the members of this church are R. A. Williamson and family, R. S. Anderson and family, the S. B. Coody family, Mrs. Gertrude Wright and family, Bob Hatfield and family, and Ruth Hatfield and family. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb188historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Mount Horeb Primative Baptist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 7:17 pm MOUNT HOREB PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. MOUNT HOREB PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH is perhaps one of the very oldest churches in the county. It was constituted on October 15, 1809, by the following members: Simon Barden, Celia Barden, Isaac Burkhalter, William Burnham, Levi Bush, Nathan Bush, Sanders Colson, Elizabeth Roache, Martha Roebuck, Mary Barber, Nancy Bush, Sarah Mason, Richard Davis, Frederick Barber, James Smith. The first pastor was Elder Levi Bush. The first church was built above Cochran, where Evergreen Church now stands, and was then located in Pulaski County. After a period of several years another church was built on Jordan's Creek, southwest of Cochran. After Empire was settled and the membership drifted in that direction, another church was built about a mile south of Empire on land that was donated to them for that purpose by Mr. A. T. Bowers. This church is located just across the railroad from the Eastman and Cochran highway. .The following pastors have served this church since its organization in 1809 to the present date: Elder Levi Bush from 1809 to 1813. Elder Micajah Fulghum from 1813 to 1821. Elder Eden Taylor from 1821 to 1826. Elder John McKinsey from 1826 to 1849. Elder L. B. Porter from 1849 to 1851. Elder John Evers from 1851 to 1852. Elder I. G. Davis from 1852 to 1858. Elder John Evers from 1858 to 1865. Elder John M. Field from 1865 to 1867. Elder M. McCormick from 1867 to 1869. Elder J. Churchwell from 1869 to 1873. Elder A. Harris from 1873 to 1883., Elder J. Nobles from 1883 to 1884. Elder A. Harris from 1884 to 1888. Elder G. W. Floyd from 1888 to 1923. Elder John M. Giddens from 1923 to 1927. Elder J. H. Chance from 1927 to 1931. Following is a list of the oldest living members, together with the other members: J. E. Floyd, A. J. Fordham, J. D. Davis, G. M. Smith, Peter Hart, B. J. Knight, W. J. Davis, J. C. Davis, Henry Kirkpatrick, Monroe Lamb, L. 0. Beriyhill, J. W. Hancock, James W. Floyd, Mesdames Allie Sanders, Susan Floyd, Mary Myers, Telitha Moore, Sallie Davis, Willie Davis, Pearl Kimberley, Emma Hodge, B. J. Knight, Jimmie Kirkpatrick, Mattie Davis, Lillian Davis, Monroe Lamb, Viola Berryhill, Millie Murrell, Annie J. Floyd, Juliette Floyd, Annie Floyd, Ruth Richardson, Alice Goodman, J. W. Floyd, Effie Hatfield, Sallie Goody. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb187historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.2 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Mt. Airy Freewill Baptist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 7:13 pm MT. AIRY FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH. MT. AIRY FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, which is located about twelve miles from Eastman, and four miles from Milan, was constituted in 1885 by the Rev. Mr. Miles. The members assisting in the organization were: Wilson Dean, Elbert Peacock, Sr., Morning Peacock, Susie Ann Peacock, C. C. Home, John H. Burch, Mrs. Wilson Dean, Mrs. Nancy Home, John R. Peacock and wife, M. M. McCranie, Mary McCranie, and Elizabeth Cadwell. The pastors serving this church from 1885 until 1899 were the Rev. Mr. Miles, Rev. Wilson Dean, Rev. C. C. Home, and the Rev. Mr. Thompson. B. F. Home was pastor from 1899 to 1917. Rev. Newt Powell served from 1917 to 1919. Rev. L. S. Yates served from 1920 to 1923. Rev. B. F. Home again became pastor in 1924 and has served from that date to the present, 1931. The members of this church are: I. H. McCranie, Wess Cadwell and wife, Jeanet Home, W. L. Peacock and wife, Monroe Peacock and wife, Jim Peacock and wife, Elbert Peacock, Jr., and wife, J. H. Peacock and wife, Warren Peacock John Peacock, Lilla Peacock, B. I. Peacock and wife, Leila Peacock, Pearl Graham. Omie Cannon, Alice Turner, Cliff Peacock, Curtis Peacock, Willie Peacock. Jr., Stevens Peacock, Allen Peacock, Jr., William Peacock the third, Bobbie Peacock. Charlie Peacock, John Peacock, the third; Harold Peacock, Blanche Peacock, Margaret Peacock, W. M. Martin, Sallie Martin, John W. Martin, H. G. Martin. George E. Martin, Bertha Martin, Mollie Darsey, Nonie Wrye Joe Wrye, John D. Wrye, Mollie Wrye, Franklin Carr, Mrs. Frank Carr, Ira Wrye, Mrs. Ira Wrye, John Ross Rogers, Mrs. John Ross Rogers, W. M. Sheppard, Lilla Sheppard, Furman Sheppard and wife, Ben Sheppard, Pearl Odum, John M. Howard and wife, Allen Howard, Charlie Howard, Jess Howard, Melcina Burch, J. J. Jones, Sadie Jones, J. H. Yawn and wife, Julius Draffin, Mrs. Julius Draffin, Dave Moore and wife, P. L. Moore and wife, W. H. Moore and wife. Bart Moore and wife, Bertha Perry, Sallie Yancey, Charlton Home and wife, Ben Home and wife, Bob Jones and wife, J. 0. Wiggins and wife, Mrs. J. W. Hendrix, DeLacey Cadwell and wife, Mrs. Besise Faulk, Will Tyner and wife, Mack Tyner and wife, L. S. Yates and wife and Charlie Harvey and wife. The first Sunday school was organized in November, 1895. W. B. Harrell was elected superintendent. W. L. Peacock was elected teacher of the senior class. Georgia McCranie was elected to teach the intermediate grade, and Margaret Phillips was elected to teach the primary grade. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb186historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.2 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Hopewell Baptist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 7:12 pm HOPEWELL BAPTIST CHURCH. HOPEWELL BAPTIST CHURCH is another old landmark of the county. We are unable to ascertain in what year it was built, but it was one of the first churches in this section. Some claim that it is the oldest church in the county, but we have been unable to verify the claim as there seem to be no available records. The land upon which the church was built was given for the purpose by Gen. Mark Willcox, a member of Allston Methodist Church. Hopewell was situated about 2^ miles south of Rhine on the old River Road that leads from Hartford to Jacksonville. The church was founded by Dr. William Burch who married Susan Willcox and Seaborn Burch who married Ann Willcox, daughters of Gen. Mark Willcox. Among the founders and first members were Phillip Reaves and his family, Josiah. Reaves and family, John Reaves and family, Alfred Burnham and family, John McLeod and family, Allen McLeod and family, the Roundtree family and the Hendley family. The old log house has long since given way to a modern frame structure and is still one of the most progressive churches in the county. Many of the best citizens of the lower side of the county are members of this famous old church. It is located in a beautiful grove of ancient trees, moss covered, that stand as druids of old to mark the shrine of the old time aristocracy of this section. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb185historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Old Allston Methodist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 7:11 pm OLD ALLSTON METHODIST CHURCH. OLD ALLSTON METHODIST CHURCH was built by old man Billy Allston, a Methodist preacher, who gave it to the congregation. The church was built about two miles from Rhine at a siding now known as Copeland, and was one of the first churches built after the Indians left this side of the Ocmulgee. A stairway led to an upper story of the church and this was used as a Masonic Lodge. This building was used until the Seaboard Airline Railway came through that section about 1887, when the town of Rhine sprang up and the church was moved there and is today the Rhine Methodist Church. Among the first members of old Allston were Gen. Mark Willcox and his family, Peter Coffee and family, John W. Coffee and family, Daniel Campbell and family, Bob Campbell and family, Joe Brown and family, Daniel McCranie and family, John Frazier and family, John Cravey and family, James Bishop and family, Mrs. A. W. Dean, Mrs. Y. Griffin, Miss Lizzie McCoy who became the mother of Moses W. Harrell. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb184historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Vilula Missionary Baptist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 7:09 pm VILULA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. THE VILULA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH was constituted in 1874 under the supervision of Rev. W. M. Miles, who was employed by the New Ebenezer Association. It was organized with the following who came from Hopewell Church: John McLeod, Allie McLeod, Dr. William Burch, Seaborn Burch, Philip Reaves, Josiah Reaves; and John McCranie from Parkerson Church. The first church was a log house and was built by John H. Burch, Peter A. Bowen, and John Barren. There were only about twenty-five or thirty members at first and these were scattered over an area from the home of Mr. R. F. Burch, Sr., about six miles from Eastman, to Spires Town in Telfair County and from the Southern Railroad to the Ocmulgee River, it being the only church within this radius. This church is situated about (?) miles from Eastman in the Vilula Militia District of the county. This church has prospered under the management of different pastors and has increased its membership from the twenty-five or thirty when it was organized to one hundred and ninety-four members at present. The first pastor was the Rev. W. M. Miles, who served through 1874 and 1875. The following is the list of pastors and clerks who have served since its organization: Year Pastor Clerk 1874 W. M. Miles Billie Hamilton 1875 W. M. Miles Billie Hamilton 1876 Philip Reaves W. T. Howard 1877 Philip Reaves W. T. Howard 1878 John Greene W. T. Howard 1879 Jerry Kinchen J. W. Cadwell 1880 C. C. Home J. W. Cadwell 1881 Philip Reaves B. M. Burch 1882 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1883 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1884 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1885 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1886 W. H. Coleman B. M. Burch 1887 W. H. Coleman B. M. Burch 1888 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1889 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1890 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1891 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1892 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1893 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1894 Alph Reaves B. M. Burch 1895 B. A. Bacon B. M. Burch 1896 B. A. Bacon B. M. Burch 1897 B. A. Bacon B. M. Burch 1898 B. A. Bacon B. M. Burch 1899 J. W. Wither ton B. M. Burch 1900 S. A. Sheffield B. M. Burch 1901 S. A. Sheffield J. L. McCranie 1902 S. A. Sheffield J. L. McCranie 1903 S. A. Sheffield J. L. Sheffield 1904 E. F. Dye J. L. Sheffield 1906 E. F. Dye J. L. Sheffield 1907 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1908 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1909 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1910 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1911 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1912 C. E. Hight J. L. Sheffield 1913 C. E. Hight J. L. Sheffield 1914 C. E. Hight J. L. Sheffield 1915 C. E. Hight J. L. Sheffield 1916 C. E. Hight J. L. Sheffield 1917 F. A. Bone J. L. Sheffield 1918 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1919 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1920 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1921 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1922 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1923 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1924 W. M. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1925 J. B. Evans J. L. Sheffield 1926 J. B. Evans J. L. Sheffield 1927 J.-B. Evans J. L. Sheffield 1928 J. B. Evans J. L. Sheffield 1929 G. W. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1930 G. W. Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1931 Jeff Williamson J. L. Sheffield 1932 Jeff Williamson J. L. Sheffield The first deacons were: W. T. Womble, B. M. Burch, John Cadwell, W. W. Stapleton, Johnnie Mc-Cranie, P. A. Reaves, W. T. Howard, W. G. Burch, G. W. McCranie, H. G. Sheffield. The first Sunday school was organized by Seaborn Burch in 1875. Among the Superintendents who have served during the years since its organization are B. M. Burch, A. C. Ross, P. A. Reaves, and G. W. McCranie. Mr. Reaves served for fifteen years, and the others served for a great number of years each. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb183historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.0 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Old Bethel Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 4:53 pm OLD BETHEL CHURCH. OLD BETHEL CHURCH, located about twelve miles from Eastman on the road to Chester, is one of the oldest, if not the oldest church in the county. It was built when this section was Wilkinson County. It is on the banks of Gum Swamp Creek, which presents a picturesque setting for the little white church. This church is historical, in that a battle was fought here in 1865. It was not a battle between the Federals and Confederates, however, but a battle between a portion of Wheeler's Cavalry of the Confederate Army and a band of deserters from the Confederate Army. The deserters were men who, feeling that they were fighting a lost cause, and being tired of war, hungry and ragged, deserted the ranks and concealed themselves in Gum Swamp. The Company of Cavalry was rounding up deserters, and these men took refuge in the church. The Cavalry surrounded the church and shot into it, the deserters on the inside returning the fire. There were no casualties except one horse that was shot from beneath his rider. This church was used as a school house also in the earlier days, as were many of the country churches. The first school taught there was by James W. Rozar, an ancestor of the present County School Superintendent, W. C. Rozar. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb182historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Parkerson Baptist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 4:51 pm PARKERSON BAPTIST CHURCH. PARKERSON BAPTIST CHURCH, one of the oldest churches in Dodge County, was organized on June 13, 1831, by Jordan Baker, John Marshall, and Absolom Paine, in what was then Pulaski County. The first pastor was Rev. Bud Lee. This historic old church is situated about seven miles southeast of Eastman, and is within one-half mile of Parkerson's Bridge which spans Gum Swamp Creek. The first church, built one hundred years ago, was a log house, but this old log meeting house was replaced several years ago with a modern frame structure which compares favorably with any of the country churches in the county. It has been an active church ever since its organization, and stands today as a monument to the pious men who organized it. Among the membership of the church we find the names of many of our most prominent early settlers, also many of their descendants. The membership at present is composed of some of our sturdiest citizens. This church, founded during slavery time, like most churches of the "Old South," included among its membership the negro slaves who wished to worship with their masters, therefore mingled with the names of the first members of this church may be found the names of some negroes. It was within a half mile of this church, on the banks of Gum Swamp, that Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, camped on the night of April 8, 1865, when he was trying to make his way into Alabama after the surrender at Appomattox. Two days later he was captured near Irwinville, Georgia, by a detachment of the Federal Army. The earliest available records of this church begin with July, 1855, and on the first page the following is written, though it is so yellowed and crumbling with age that we may make some mistakes in the reading of it: "The Baptist Church of Christ at Parkerson Meeting House in Pulaski County, Georgia, was constituted the 13th day of June, 1831, by Brethren Jordan Baker, John Marshall and Absolom Paine, on the following principles: ARTICLES OF FAITH "1st. We believe in one only true God who is self-existent from all eternity, in whom is no variableness nor shadow of turning, and in the Godhead are three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, which are the same in essence but distinct in office. "2nd. We believe in the fall of Adam and the imputation of his sin to his posterity and the utter inability of man to recover himself. "3rd. We believe in the gift of the Father to the Son of his people and that He undertook and did fulfill the law in their behalf, and that they in particular are redeemed. "4th. We believe that all those that were given by the Father to the Son in covenant shall be effectually called unto the knowledge of the truth, and shall finally persevere in Grace unto the end. "5th. We believe in the resurrection of the dead, and that the happiness of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked will be eternal. "6th. We believe that baptism and the Lord's Supper are institutions of Christ and are ordinances that ought to be kept up by His churches until His second coming. "7th. We believe baptism by immersion is the true apostolic mode and that true believers are the fit subjects and they that practice any other, change the ordinances of God to the tradition of men. CHURCH DECORUM: "1st. Conference shall be opened by praise or prayer. "2nd. It is the duty of every male member to attend Conference, and if any brother fails to attend for the first and second time he shall render in his excuse for non-attendance; for the third time he shall be cited to the church to give satisfaction. "3rd. When sitting in conference no brother shall go out nor absent himself from his seat without leave from the Moderator. "4th. When any brother aims to speak to any matter in debate before the church he shall rise and address the Moderator. "5th. When a brother is standing and speaking to any matter in debate he shall not be interrupted unless he departs from the subject. "6th. If any brother or sister shall fail to partake of the Lord's supper when administered they shall name it at the next conference whether the fault was in themselves or others. "7th. If one brother shall interrupt another while standing and speaking he shall be immediately reproved by the Moderator. "8th. Any member dealing or trafficking in ardent spirits shall be considered in disorder. "9th. Any member violating any of the rules of the church it shall be the duty of any member knowing the same to see the member violating and talk to him before bringing the matter before the church, and any member failing to comply with this item shall be considered in disorder. "10th. That this Decorum may be amended by the vote of two-thirds of the male members of the church. "llth. That these rules be read at the opening of every general conference that none may plead ignorance in the knowledge of the same." On July 1, 1855, is found the following: "After sermon by Brother Wm. I. Baker, doors were opened for the reception of members by experience. Came forward Nancy Hargrove, Nancy Dowdy and Thomas Cadwell and were received by experience of Grace and were baptized." July 2, 1855. "After sermon by Brother Baker doors were opened for reception of members. Came Willis Harrell and was received by experience of Grace and was baptized." July 3, 1855. "After sermon by Brother Lee, Brother Lee and Brother Baker ordained Brother Cadwell a deacon of the church. At the conclusion of these services doors were opened for reception of members. Came Sarah Right and John A. Harrell and were received by experience of Grace and were baptized." August 11, 1855. "After sermon by Brother Baker doors were opened for reception of members by experience. Came Sister Rebeccah Wright and Sabra Cadwell, and were received; also came Abel T. Wright and was received by experience." October 6, 1855. "A call was made for a minister to supply us for 1856. Called Brother William I. Baker. Brother Baker accepted." In September, 1855, Mr. Matthew Clark united with this church. Mr. A. J. Hargrove was clerk during 1855 and until 1857 when Mr. John A. Harrell was elected to succeed him. Rev. William I. Baker served as pastor from 1855 until 1858 when he was succeeded by the Rev. Mr. Mills. The membership in 1855 consisted of the following: Cordial Parkerson, A. J. Hargrove, William Taylor, Martin Cadwell, Thomas Cadwell, Willis Harrell, John A. Harrell, Abel T. Wright, Matthew Clark, William Yawn, Charles Burch, Benjamin Clark, Matthew Walker, William R. Pitts, Jordan B. Pitts, Ben, a servant of H. Hendley, James Cadwell, James Watson, W. H. B. Weeks, Elizabeth Parkerson Mary Hendley Elener Huttor Nancy Pitts, Katharine Hutto, Jane Harrell, Charloty Cadwell, Sophia Harrell, Maryan Hendley, Maryan I. Maddox, Roxeyan Wright, Elizabeth Cadwell, Nancy Hargrove, Nancy Dowdy, Sarah Right, Rebeccah Wright, Sabra Cadwell, Rebeccah Burch, Alis Hutto, Faisen Moles, Jane Wright, Delila CadwellT Margaret Pitts, Manthy Young (or Yawn), Mary Wright, JJza Taylor, Maryan Harrell, Mary Boutwell, Kissey Brown, Sinthy Clark, Elizabeth Brown, Kisey Watson, Sarah Watson, Lusinda Harrell, Caroline Hamilton, Annie Evans, Catherine Watson, Ruthy Hall, Margaret May, Sophroney Corn (or Carnes or Carmichael), Coraline Livingston, Maryan Harrell. In 1859 Brother Windham became pastor, John A. Harrell continuing as clerk. In 1860 Brother Windham continued as pastor, with Mr. Harrell as clerk. In 1861 William I. Baker and R. E. Mills served at intervals. During the War Between the States from 1861 until its close in 1865 this remarkable church functioned right on, not missing a service. On June 7, 1862, Mr. A. J. Hargrove acted as moderator and Mr. S. C. Nicholson as clerk pro tem. August 21, 1863, Rev. James Thomas Hughes was called as pastor and accepted. Charles Burch acted as clerk. January, 1864, A. J. Hargrove acted as moderator as he had done on many occasions heretofore, and Charles Burch as clerk. Rev. J. T. Hughes continued as pastor. On the second Sunday in June, 1864, Mr. A. J. Hargrove was ordained to preach. He preached the sermon on June 10th. S. C. Nicholson was clerk. November 12, 1864, Rev. R. E. Mills preached, and A. J. Hargrove acted as clerk pro tem. January 8, 1865, the sermon was preached by Rev. R. E. Mills. February 12, 1865, Brother Mills preached, and Brother A. J. Hargrove acted as clerk pro tern. Brother Mills served as pastor until August, when on the second of that month Rev. A. J. Hargrove began preaching for the congregation, with J. A. Harrell as clerk. Richard Smith preached at the October, 1865, meeting. The following ministers and clerks served from 1866 until 1917: Feb. 1866, D. N. Farm minister with H. Clark as clerk. 1867, 1868 and 1869 D. N. Fann served as minister and John A. Harrell as clerk. 1870—B. C. Green was pastor, John A. Harrell clerk. 1871—W. M. Baker was pastor, D. Sigler as clerk pro tem. 1872—Wm. J. Baker pastor, William Yawn clerk pro tem. Dec. 16, 1872—Rev. John S. Thompson preached and Dempsey Sigler acted as moderator. Nov. 13, 1873—Tolbert Kinchen preached and J. A. Harrell was clerk. Dec. 20, 1873—D. Sigler acted as moderator and W. H. Wise clerk pro tem. Jan. and Feb., 1874—W. M. Miles acted as moderator and J. A. Harrell clerk. In 1873 the membership had increased and following are the names on roll: J. A. Harrell, James Cadwell, R. W. Cadwell, W. H. Wise, Levi Evans, Wade Wright, Andy Cadwell, Hamilton Clark, A. T. Weeks, John W. Hargrove, J. B. Weeks, Isaac Home, B. B. Hamilton, William Norris, John W. Flanders, M. M.. McCranie, R. F. Jackson, W. D. Harrell, James Register, James A. Burch, Henry Hutto, A. J. Skinner, J. S. Burch, J. W. White, M. McCranie, W. N. Hutto, C. T. Hutto, Geo. Martin, Robert C. Kirklin, Martin Taylor, Noah Smith, L. L. Hargrove, J. D. Harrell, M. C. Fulghum, M. S. Kirklin, G. M. Harrell, J. J. Harrell, Willis Harrell, D. T. Powell, J. F. Mills, W. T. Taylor, D. C. Williams, J. S. Stuckey, Gillis Wright, W. D. Hargrove, T. L. Kirk-lin, P. S. Hargrove, G. M. Brown, James Johns, J. M. Parkerson, Enoch Johns, Richard Wrye, Dalton Powell, A. B. Young, Hendley Hargrove, James Cadwell, Wright Sheffield, A. Y. Cadwell, Chap Boutwell, Wright Weeks. Sophia Harrell, Elizabeth Hutto, Nancy Hargrove, Caroline Hamilton, Harriet Cadwell, Christian Yawn, Jane Brown, Elizabeth Hargrove, Millie Ann Burch, Elizabeth Harrell, Elizabeth Parkerson, Mary E. Cadwell, Nancy Parkerson, Mary Smith, Victoria Weeks, I. P. Home, R. C. Bailey, M. L. Wise, Laura Evers, Rebecca Cadwell, Jane Sheffield, Nancy Stone, Matilda J. Martin, Feraby L. Harrell, Elizabeth Roberson, Alice Jackson, Amelia Harrell, Mary Sapp, Nettie White, Martha McGlohorn, Helen Skinner, Maryan Yawn, S. A. Harrell, Secreesy Fulghum, Caroline Yawn, Joe Ann Wishart, Nellie Evans, W, D. Weeks, M. M. Home, D. L, Powell, P. A. Miller, Lois Smith, Sinthy Kirktin, S. E. Wrye, N. S. Burch, M. R. May, Mary C. Powell, S. M. Hargrove, Elizabeth Smith, Susan Flanders, Mahaley Kirklin, Lydia M. Hargrove, M. A. J. Moon, Nancy E. Wright, Charloty Coffee, Eliza Forres, Catherine Ashley, Diana Ashley, Feraby Johns, Nancy Graham, Roxie A. Weeks, Ida Stuckey, Sarah T. Wise, Anna L. Clayton, Fannie Brown, Mary A. Young, Sarah F. Kirkley, Catherine Sheffield, Lovda Young, Ella Boutwell, Mary Teal, Catherine Burch, Wylanta Cadwell, Anna Boutwell, Roza Harrell, D. L. Taylor, Nancy Miller, Mindy Boutwell, Elizabeth Pitts, Mollie Cadwell, Nannie Williams, S. E. Wrye, Dorcas Weeks, Annie Norris. 1875—J. S. Thompson, pastor; J. A. Harrell, clerk. 1876—J. S. Thompson, pastor; W. H. Wise, clerk. 1877, 1878, and 1879—C. B. Smith was pastor and W. H. Wise was clerk. 1880, 1881, and 1882—J. T. Kinchen was pastor and W. H. Wise was clerk. 1883—W. W. Toler was pastor with W. H. Wise, clerk. 1884—D. E. Green was pastor with W. H. Wise, clerk. 1885—D. E. Green continued as pastor with W. H. Wise, clerk. From 1886 through 1891—J. T. Rogers served as pastor, and J. M. Parkerson was clerk. 1892 and 1893—J. T. Rogers was pastor and T. H. Hargrove was clerk. 1894—Jerry Kinchen was pastor with T. H. Hargrove as clerk. 1895 and 1896—W. J. Baker was pastor and T. H. Hargrove was clerk. From 1896 to 1901—R. G. P. McKinnon was pastor and T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1902 and 1903—S. B. Cole served as pastor; with T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1904—R. G. P. McKinnon again served as pastor with T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1905—T. E. Elgin served as pastor, and T. H. Hargrove continued as clerk. 1906, 1907 and 1908—J. W. Jones was pastor, with T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1909—E. J. Thompson was pastor; T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1910—S. A. Sheffield, pastor; T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1911—E. J. Thompson, pastor; T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1912—S. A. Sheffield, pastor; T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1913—J. W. Roberts was pastor; T. H. Hargrove, clerk. 1914 and 1915—S. A. Sheffield, pastor; T. H. Hargrove clerk. 1916 and 1917—W. H. Pitts was pastor with C. K. Brown, clerk. 1918-1919-1920-1921-1922—W. H. Pitts served as pastor with C. K. Brown, clerk. 1923-1924-1925-1926-1927-1928—R. G. P. McKinnon was pastor with C. K. Brown, clerk. 1929 until Oct. 1930—W. H. Pitts again served as pastor, C. K. Brown as clerk. L. B. Strickland, the present pastor, has served since Oct. 1930, and C. K. Brown continues as clerk. Truly our good deeds live after us. The three godly men who organized this church a century ago threw the lighted torch into willing hands, who in turn have handed it down to the present generation for the glory of God and the salvation of man. Mr. A. J. Hargrove, who served this church as clerk at intervals from 1855 until he was ordained to preach in June, 1864, left a heritage of which any family might well be proud. In 1892 his son, T. H. Hargrove, became clerk and served in this capacity for 21 years, and then, in 1918, this duty was taken over by Mr. C. K. Brown, a grandson of Mr. A. J. Hargrove. Mr. Brown has faithfully and efficiently held this office for the past sixteen years, and is now entering upon the seventeenth year. Thus it will be seen that this church has been served by three generations of one family. It is interesting to read the proceedings of the conferences held at this church in the bygone years. Their rules were strict and they rigidly enforced them. On one occasion we read that Brother ______ was expelled for "dancing at a frolic." On other occasions brethren were expelled for partaking of "ardent spirits," and using profanity. Sister ______ was expelled for "dancing, quitting her husband and telling falsehoods." At almost every meeting some member was tried for non-attendance at Conference, and unless he gave a satisfactory excuse for same, he, too, was expelled. So we see that the members of old Parkerson Church had to walk the straight and narrow path, and perhaps that is why this church has prospered and flourished like the green bay tree. It is said that the first church, which was a log house, was built and presented to the congregation by Mr. Jacob Parkerson. Mr. Parkerson was a Revolutionary soldier and drew a pension from the United States Government for his services as a soldier. He was seventy years of age when he built the church, having been only sixteen years of age when he joined the Revolutionary Army. There have been three churches built where the first one was erected, two having been log houses and the last two frame buildings. Mr. Parkerson resided near the church, having settled on the place now known as the Wise Place. He was the great-grandfather of our present Tax Collector, I. N. Parkerson; also of W. L. Parkerson, for many years one of the Tax Assessors of the county, and Frank T. Parkerson, a prominent banker and farmer of Dodge County. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb181historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 16.6 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Eastman Presbyterian Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 4:12 pm EASTMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. IN RESPONSE to a petition of certain members of the Presbyterian Church residing in the town of Eastman, the Presbytery of Macon, in session at Columbus, Ga., appointed Rev. Wm. McKay a committee to visit the field and if the way was clear organize the petitioners into a church to be known as The First Presbyterian Church of Eastman, Georgia. Thus empowered, Rev. Wm. McKay visited Eastman on Sunday, June 23, 1877, held service in the court house and organized the church with the following members: Mrs. Fannie P. Chandler, by letter from Statesville, N. C. Miss Lillie E. Chandler, by letter from Statesville, N. C. Mrs. Mary DeGroat, by letter from Methodist Episcopal Church in New York. Wm. Pitt Eastman, by letter from Presbyterian Church, U. S. A. Miss Carro C. Eastman, by letter from Presbyterian Church, U. S. A. Mrs. John Gardiner, by letter from First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Ursula Roberts, by letter from Flemington, Ga. Joseph W. Sheldon, by letter from Methodist Episcopal Church in New York. Mrs. Nancy Sheldon, by letter from Methodist Episcopal Church in New York. George W. Sheldon, by profession of faith. John D. Sheldon, by profession of faith. Mrs. Mary Russell, by letter from First Presbyterian Church in Macon, Ga. Messrs. W. P. Eastman and J. W. Sheldon were elected Ruling Elders, and, Mr. Sheldon declaring his acceptance of the office, was ordained and installed in the duties of the office. Mr. Eastman was not present and seems to have declined the office, as there is no record of his acceptance. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was then administered and at the close of the service a meeting of Session was held, Rev. W. McKay acting as Moderator, at which Ruling Elder Sheldon was elected Clerk of Session. Rev. W. McKay became the Supply of the Church, a part of his salary being paid by the Home Mission Committee of Macon Presbytery. The church continued to use the court house as their place of worship till their house of worship was erected in 1892. The records are incomplete, and it is, therefore, hard to determine the time during which various ministers have served the congregation, but as best as can be determined the following list seems to have been the ministers: Rev. Win. McKay, 1877 to ________ Rev. J. B. Mack, _____ to _______ Rev. H. G. Griswold, 1896 to 1897. Rev. W. F. Strickland, 1898 to 1900. Rev. R. W. Alexander, 1901 to 1904. Rev. W. 0. Stephens, 1906 to 1909. Rev. C. M. Chumbley, 1911 to 1918. Rev. E. E. Phillips, 1918. Rev. J. S. Davis was pastor for several years. The following have served the church as Elders: J. W. Sheldon, Judge D. M. Roberts, W. A. Burks, C. F. Coleman, W. C. Drummond, L. M. Woodward, Jr., and C F. Coleman. The following Deacons have served the church: J. B. Cameron, Dr. W. E. Miller, J. M. Edwards, H. M. O'Callaghan, T. T. Coleman, H. E. Dickens, Dr. J. C. Wall, H. M. Leggett, and J. Z. Hargrove. The roll shows the following names in addition to those given in the organization: Mrs. Clara Sheldon, now Mrs. S. T. Lee; Leonard Bellingrath, Mrs. Catherine Bellingrath, Mr. Edwin. C. Bellingrath, Miss Mary E. Bellingrath, W. B. Pen-dleton, Miss Gertrude Holsendorf, Frank Armstrong, Charles F. Garrett, Miss Callie Garrett, J. A. Williams, R. P. Williams, G. R. Williams, Mrs. May Curry, Lewis M. Curry, Mrs. Harriet A. Mugridge, Mrs. J. E. Gignilliat, Miss Catherine C. Orland, Mrs. Frank W. Armstrong, John Colville, Mrs. Mary Colville, J. B. Cameron, E. L. Stephens, Miss Irma Sheldon, Judge D. M. Roberts, Mrs. W. F. Strickland, Mrs Thompson, Miss C. B. Latimer, W. A. Burks, Mrs. W. A. Burks, Mrs. F. R. Steadman, J. C. Gowver, Mrs. J. C. Gowver, Dr. W. E. Miller, Mrs. W. E. Miller, Miss Sarah Miller, J. H. Roberts, Mrs. J. H. Roberts, C. F. Coleman, Mrs. C. F. Coleman, H. M. O'Callaghan, Mrs. Mary Woolley, Mrs. J. Cox Wall, W. C. Drummond, Mrs. Mary B. Drum-mond, Miss Allee W. Drummond, Miss Cammie P. Drummond, J. M. Edwards, Mrs. Mattie M; Edwards, Miss Fannie Kate Persons, T. T. Coleman, Miss Mona Coleman, Miss Emily Dell Persons, L. M. Woodward, Mrs. L. M. Woodward, J. Z. Hargrove, Mrs. J. Z. Hargrove, Mrs. H. M. O'Callaghan, Dan O'Callaghan, Lennon Woodward, Mrs. T. T. Coleman, Thornton Coleman, Beverly Coleman, Dr. J. C, Wall, Mary Wall, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wall, Jr.; J. Z. Hargrove, Jr.; Ellis Hargrove, Mrs. E. Jiles, Ethel Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Leggett, Mrs. B. Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Norris, E. T. Methvin, Mrs. Helen Methvin Ursery, R. J. Cater, Jack Roberts, Bessie Ball Roberts. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb180historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.3 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Eastman Methodist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 2:25 pm THE EASTMAN METHODIST CHURCH. THE EASTMAN METHODIST CHURCH was organized sometime in 1871 by the Rev. H. C. Fentress, who died in 1916 and is buried at McRae. Mr. Fentress was then pastor of the Cochran Mission, one appointment of which was in Telfair County. On his way between the two towns, Mr. Fentress would stop over at Eastman and hold a preaching service. Thus he gathered a nucleus for a church which during the year he organized. This was done in the "Sugar Creek Meeting House," which belonged to the Baptists and was located near the present negro cemetery, on the Cochran Road, in front of and across the railroad from the cotton mill. By courtesy of the Baptist Church, the Methodists continued to use the log meeting house until the court house was finished and they moved into that temporarily. Afterwards the courtesy was exchanged, for the Baptist congregation used the new Methodist Church in Eastman a few years ago when their old church was torn down and a new one was in process of erection. Rev. E. M. Whiting, in an article in the Wesleyan Christian Advocate, published in 1878, on the Eastman Mission, reported four churches and one hundred and four members connected with the work. He also said, "At Eastman there are forty-four members. The people are liberal and well-disposed towards Methodism. A church house at Eastman will soon be erected." The building was probably erected that year. Mr. Eastman gave the land for the church and the house then erected was used until 1910, when the present magnificent structure was erected and occupied. The following is a list of pastors of the church and of the presiding elders in charge of the District: Year Pastor Presiding Elder 1874 D. G. Pope J. V. M. Morris 1875 W. M. C. Conley J. V. M. Morris 1876 J. E, Rorie J. E. Sentell 1877 J. E. Rorie J. E. Sentell 1878 E. M. Whiting T. B. Lanier 1879 J. R. McClesky J. D. Anthony 1880 R. M. Lockwood J. D. Anthony 1881 E. M. Whiting J. D. Anthony 1882 G. C. Thompson J. D. Anthony 1883 J. R. Crowder R. B. Lester 1884 H. C. Brewton R. B. Lester 1885 H. C. Brewton J. D. Anthony 1886 J. J. Ansley J. D. Anthony 1887 T. M. Christian J. D. Anthony 1888 T. M. Christian J. D. Anthony 1889 E. J. Burch E. H. McGehee 1890 E. J. Burch W. C. Lovett 1891 G. C. Clark J. D. Anthony 1892 B. S. Sentell J. D. Anthony 1893 B. S. Sentell J. D. Anthony 1894 E. A. Sanders J. D. Anthony 1895 R. L. Wiggins E. H. McGehee 1896 R. L. Wiggins E. H. McGehee 1897 W. J. Robertson E. H. McGehee 1898 W. J. Robertson E. H. McGehee Mr. Robertson died during August of this year and was succeeded by Rev. E. E. Clements, who served this charge until the following Conference in December. 1899 James T Ryder H. Stubbs Mr. Stubbs died in August of this year and was succeeded by Rev. M. A. Morgan who served in his place until the following Conference in December. 1900 J. T. Ryder M. A. Morgan 1901 J. T. Ryder M. A. Morgan 1902 J. T. Ryder M. A. Morgan 1903 J. J. Ansley E. H. McGehee 1904 J. J. Ansley E. H. McGehee 1905 J. J. Ansley J. B. McGehee 1906 B. S. Sentell J. B. McGehee 1907 B. S. Sentell E. F. Morgan 1908 Walter Anthony E. F. Morgan 1909 Walter Anthony E. F. Morgan 1910 J. C. Flanders C. R. Jenkins C. R. Jenkins was appointed President of Wesleyan College, and Rev. L. A. Hill served out the balance of the year till Conference in November. 1911 J. C. Flanders L. A. Hill 1912 K. Reid L. A. Hill 1913 W. E. Arnold L. A. Hill 1914 W. E. Towson L. A. Hill 1915 W. E. Towson L. A. Hill 1916 W. E. Towson W. F. Smith 1917 W. E. Towson L. W. Colson 1918 W. M. Blitch L. W. Colson 1919 W. M. Blitch L. W. Colson 1920 W. M. Blitch L. W. Colson 1921 J. H. Mather 1922 _____ Wardlaw 1923 G. H. Acree 1924 G. H. Acree 1925 G. H. Acree 1926 Robert Kerr ____ Wainright 1927 Robert Kerr W. H. Budd 1928 W. H. Wright J. G. C. Brooks 1929 J. Lytle Jones J. G. C. Brooks 1930 J. H. Allen J. G. C. Brooks 1931 J. H. Allen J. G. C. Brooks 1932 C. A. Jackson J. N. Peacock Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb179historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.1 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives Church Records.....History of Eastman Christian Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 12:13 pm THE EASTMAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH. IN 1885 Mrs. Miller, mother of Messrs. Tom and Len Miller, former residents of this city, wrote and asked the Rev. Mr. Billingsly, of Griffin, to come down and preach for the few Christians here* He came and arrangements were made to hold the services in the Methodist Church. Large and attentive audiences, composed of Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, and the few scattered Christians, were had at each service. The Whiddon family, the Deffinalls, the Millers, the Murrells, and Mrs. J. F. Powell were the first ones to confess faith and join the Christian Church. Mr. Billingsly was young and impulsive and got impatient that not more were being converted. In one of his sermons he preached against infant baptism, which offended the Methodists. Old Brother Skelton, one of the Stewards of the Methodist Church, arose and stated that the church was closed to any more of the services, whereupon Dr. P. A. Jessup of the Baptist Church arose and extended them an invitation to continue their services in the Baptist Church. The offer was accepted, and next day services began in the Baptist Church, Mr. J. M. Arthur and another family uniting that day. In another day or two Mr. H. J. Sapp and family joined; revival was fast getting under way when the preacher preached against close communion. This offended the Baptists, so it was again time to move. A Mr. Williams, who had gotten interested in the revival, invited them to Orphans Church, about three miles from Eastman, which was then a Baptist Church. This offer was accepted, and so successful was the meeting that the church came into the Christian faith, and those that remained true to the Baptist faith drew out and built Zebulon Baptist Church. In 1887 the present building was begun with a few working, some giving kegs of nails, and others giving lumber. Mr. Colcord gave some lumber, and with other help the building was completed. Rev. Tom Harris was the first pastor of the new church, and later his son, Tom, became the pastor. The following were members of the church when it. was built: Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Sapp, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Murrell, Mr. and Mrs. Whiddon, J. M. Arthur, Dr. J. M. Buchan, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Deffinall, Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Buchan, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hall and family. The present members are: Mrs. A. G. Williamson, Mr. W. J. Deffinall, Mrs. Alice Buchan, Hubert Buchan, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cooper, Mrs. J. S. Cooper, Herbert Cooper, Ernest Cooper, Annette Phillips, Pearl Buchan, Ruth Coleman, Sara Lou Coleman, Dorothy Coleman, Mrs. Henry Burch, Mildred Burch, Mrs. Enuo-gene Manley, Mrs. Menzo Thompson, Mrs. Jim Harrell, Mrs. A. J. Wrye, Virgie Wrye, A. J. Wrye, Jr., Jeanet Wade, Mrs. M. A. Waldron, Mrs. Joe Rowland, Mrs. R. L. Revels, Mrs. Jessie Fuqua, Mrs. C. Coffee, Miss Mary Ida Sapp, Mrs. Everette Pickette. The pastors who have served this church are: Mr. Jackson, Mr. Davis, Dr. Brince, Mr. Oliver, Mr. E. L. Shelnutt, Mr. Bragg Mr. Mays, Mr. J. H. Wood, Mr. Blalock, Mr. C. K. Marshall, Mr. Wal-lons, Mr. S. P. Speigle, Mr. P. H. Mears, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Edmondson, Mr. Mason, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Perdue at three different times, Mr. Autry, Mr. Snow, Mr. Creedle, Mr. Sweatman, Mr. Crocker, Mr. Sipple, and Mr. F. L. Adams, who has served three different times, and who is the present pastor. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/churches/gbb178historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.2 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives History .....Recreation ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 12:04 pm DODGE COUNTY'S RECREATION GROUNDS, PAST AND PRESENT. AMONG THE MOST popular of Dodge County's recreation grounds of the past were what was known as Bishop's Grove and Home's Mill. The first named was located within the corporate limits of Eastman, and was a beautiful pine grove where the Sunday Schools of Eastman gathered once a year for their annual picnic. This popular place was also used by the boys and girls of Eastman whenever they wanted to spend a pleasant day close to nature and were bent on a picnic excursion. It was convenient on account of its accessability, being located just in the rear of where Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harrell now reside. The stately pines have within the past few years been removed, and it is now only a cherished thought in the memory of those who spent many pleasant hours on this beautiful spot. Home's Mill, located six miles east of Eastman, is another popular resort that has long since passed away. Here, too, the Sunday Schools of Eastman held some of their picnics. This spot was reached in two ways by the picnic crowds, namely: by private conveyance, and through the courtesy of the Amoskeag Lumber Company, which was located where Amoskeag now stands. This company, through the kindness of their manager, Mr. J. T. Colcord, would place at the disposal of the Sunday Schools the log trains of the company, and transport free of charge nearly the entire population of Eastman to this ideal picnic ground for a day of pleasure and recreation. Home's Mill, through the breaking of its dam, has passed into history, only to be remembered most pleasantly by those who were fortunate enough to have the privilege of visiting this spot. Another popular recreation ground was Aucheehatchie, located two and a half miles east of Eastman on the banks of Gum Swamp. This was a very popular picnic ground for Eastmanites. It was close to town and easily reached by private conveyance, and quite a number of citizens of Eastman have passed many pleasant hours at this popular resort attending Sunday School, private and moonlight picnics. It, too, is numbered among the recreation grounds of the past, due to the fact that a sawmill was located on it and destroyed all of its beauty. One of the oldest and most popular resorts within the boundaries of Dodge County is Daniel's Mill. This is one of the most beautiful picnic grounds in the State of Georgia, located on a large pond whose water is as clear as crystal, and making it possible for the "picnickers" to enjoy boating, and while thus engaged watch the finny tribes sporting through its waters, or leisurely drifting only a few inches from the bottom of the pond. It is only a mile from the Ocmulgee River, and the usual custom of the "picnickers" is to stroll down to the river bank after dinner and engage in target shooting or boating on the beautiful stream. Jay Bird Springs. Jay Bird Springs is at the present time about the most popular resort in the county. This place is destined to become not only a popular resort to Dodge County citizens, but to citizens of the United States, due to the health-giving waters at this place and the wonderful cures that have already been made. The owner of this popular resort, Mrs. T. A. McMillan, has bent every energy to make it rank with any in the State. A large swimming pool has been built, the water for which is furnished by an artesian well, dug especially for this purpose. A handsome hotel was-erected a few years ago, and a number of cottages which are rented the entire summer to those seeking health and pleasure there. The waters of Jay Bird Springs have already made a reputation for the number of cures that have been made. People who are unfortunate enough to be afflicted with eczema, and other skin diseases and cancerous sores go there perfect wrecks and after bathing in these waters and drinking freely of it, leave there entirely cured, only to "sing the praises" of this wonderful place. It is not an uncommon sight to go there and find people from the Carolinas, Florida, Alabama and other States, some bringing with them camping outfits, stretching their tents and spending weeks there, their purpose being in search of health, and their efforts are always rewarded for they not only have their health restored, but find a spot where the hours and days can be whiled away most pleasantly. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms562recreati.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.0 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives History .....Old Trails ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 12:01 pm OLD TRAILS. IT IS SAID that the Indians had a trail leading from near the forks of the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers, following closely the Ocmulgee Swamp to Hartford, and remains or signs of this trail may still be seen in places. The Indians had no permanent settlements in this section. Their towns and villages were located where they could find more fertile soil. It is said that the Indian women cultivated the land, and were wise enough not to waste their labor on unproductive soil. But their hunting parties made distant expeditions and roamed everywhere, having certain convenient places for locating their camps where they could cure and secure their meat until they were ready to return with it to their settlements, where the women and children cultivated the little patches. The white side of the river continued so thinly settled after the Indians had sold and abandoned it to the whites, that small hunting parties of Indians would occasionally cross over the river to hunt on this side. Sometimes from two or three to half a dozen in a party would visit some of the white settlers, and it is related that the visiting Indians would approach so silently and stalking-like that they would never be seen until they were at you. Their first greeting or salutation would be a sort of grunt. The Chicken Road. There is a road through the county known as the "Chicken Road." This road extends from the Oconee River, near Dublin, to Hartford. It has borne the name of the "Chicken Road" since the oldest inhabitants can remember, and the supposition or general belief is that it was an Indian trail which was made by a tribe of Chickasaw Indians who roamed from the Oconee to the Ocmulgee River. It is a public road now and traverses one of the best sections in the county, passing through Chester and Empire and thence to Hartford and Hawkinsville. The Old River Road. The public road from Hawkinsville, or Hartford, to Darien along the Ocmulgee and Altamaha Rivers was made by General Black-shear. The portion of the road through this section was probably opened in 1812 or 1813, when the forts and blockhouses were built in the country to protect the settlers from Indian attacks. In January, 1815, General Blackshear marched his army over the road when he was ordered from Hartford to Darien to protect the coast from the British who had landed in that vicinity. He posted the road, placing the mile posts one and a quarter miles apart; the posts remained so for many years and are so remembered by many of the older residents of the county. On his march to Darien Gen. Blackshear camped at Soldiers Branch between Jacksonville and China Hill where some members of his company died and were buried near the road. He arrived at the Little Ocmulgee River, near Lumber City, on January 25 or 26, 1815, remaining until the 27th, arranging to cross the river with his army. Much of the interesting history of this county occurred in the immediate territory traversed by this road along the Ocmulgee River. It is generally referred to as "the old River Road," and it passes near Daniel's Mill Pond, one of the most picturesque spots in the county. It also passes Rocky Springs and River Bend, two more beautiful sites, continuing on by Temperance, China Hill, Jacksonville, (formerly the capital of Telfair County), Clayville and Lumber City. Prior to the War Between the States there was considerable wealth and culture along this road, in fact it was principally settled by the aristocracy of this section. The slave holders settled along the river where the lands were more fertile than the interior, and on account of .transportation facilities on the river. There were planters of wealth and high social standing and men of note who resided along this road, among whom were Gen. Mark Willcox, Indian fighter and member of the legislature in whose honor Wilcox County was named, Gen. John Coffee who fought under Gen. Jackson in the British and Indian Wars and who served two terms in Congress, dying just as he was elected for the third term. He died in 1836. There were other men along this road who served the State well in peace and war, among whom were lea Adkins, Revolutionary soldier, John Daniel, Revolutionary soldier, the Bryants, Hamiltons, Humphreys, R. D. Mitchell, George M. Willcox, Kaynor Lowery, Alec Ragan, Simeon Bishop, and others. This old road is one of the most beautiful driveways in this section. In many places it is bordered with giant oaks and cedars marking the remains of the beautiful old colonial homes, most of which have passed into decay at this time. Some few of the old mansions are still standing, and it is with a feeling of sacredness to travel along this route and in fancy see the beautiful homes, with the belles and beaus of yesterday passing in and out and down the cedar bordered walks, the girls dressed in their crinolines and hoop skirts and the young men in their quaint costumes of the long ago. In the quietude, with only the rustling of the leaves and the singing of the birds, methinks I hear the sound of the harp and the tripping of dainty feet, intermingled with the heavier tread, in the dance of the minuet. But gone are these maidens fair and lovers bold, dust to dust have they returned, and their descendants are scattered like the leaves in autumn. "The harp that once through Tara's halls The soul of music shed, Now hangs as mute on Tarn's walls, As if that soul were fled. So sleeps the pride of former days, So glory's thrill is o'er, And hearts, that once beat high for praise, Now feel that pulse no more" Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms561oldtrail.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.3 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives History .....Dentists and Veterinarians ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 11:58 am DENTISTS. THE FOLLOWING DENTISTS have practiced their profession in Eastman: Dr. T. J. Key, Dr. McGhee, Dr. Belts, Dr. E. Hill, Dr. Hicks, Dr. W. J. Wilkins, Dr. J. D. Williams, Dr. J. H. McDonald, Dr. A. Luther Wilkins, Dr. M. K. Sharp. VETERINARIANS. THE FOLLOWING VETERINARY SURGEONS have practiced their profession in Eastman: Dr. Parrish, Dr. Joe Vara, Dr. Bagwell, and Dr. R. S. Duffell. Dr. Duffell, who at present resides here, is considered one of the best veterinarians in the State, and not only has a large practice in Dodge County, but also in several of the adjoining counties. He has a handsome brick hospital on Oak Street where horses, mules, dogs and other animals are brought for treatment. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms560dentists.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives History .....Physicians ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 11:57 am PHYSICIANS. The following physicians have practiced in Eastman: Dr. J. R. Mood, Dr. Ike Mitchell, Dr. Joe Estes, Dr. J. H. Teasley, Dr. Montgomery, Dr. J. T. Rose, Dr. W. E. Miller, Dr. J. H. Lasher, Dr. D. M. Buchan, Dr. J. M. Buchan, Dr. T. J. Buchan, Dr. J. W. Buchan, Dr. Weaver. The above were pioneer physicians who practiced in Eastman during its infancy. The following have resided here in more recent years: DR. J. D. HERRMAN. Dr. Herrman was one of the most prominent physicians who ever practiced here. He was a son of Henry Herrman, a pioneer settler in Eastman. Dr. Herrman began the practice of medicine when Eastman was only a small hamlet. He was an enterprising citizen as well as an eminent physician, having served the town of Eastman in various official capacities. He served several terms as mayor, as councilman, and as a member of the school board. No one citizen ever did more for the town's civic upbuilding than did Dr. Herrman. He served as High Priest of Ivanhoe Chapter No. 5 in Eastman Lodge F. & A. M. No. 279 for several consecutive terms. He married Miss Nettie Hirsch, and they were the parents of two children, Ferdinand Hirsch, who also became a prominent physician, and Hortense, who married Ben Morris, of New York City. Dr. Herrman moved to Far Rockaway, N. Y., about ten years ago where he continued in the practice of his profession until the time of his death about a year ago. DR. FERDINAND H. HERRMAN. Dr. Ferdinand Hirsch Herrman, son of Dr. J. D. Herrman, graduated in medicine at Tulane University just before the World War. He was one of the first to volunteer his services to his country, and was sent over seas as Captain of the 2nd Division U. S. Army Medical Corps, and was Acting Regimental Surgeon of the 2nd Engineers. He was cited for bravery in action in the Soissons offensive and received the Croix de Guerre. After his return from France in 1919 he and his father formed a partnership in the practice of medicine and surgery. DR. J. B. CLARK. Dr. J. B. Clark was another outstanding physician, having been born and reared in Dodge County. He had a large and lucrative practice in this and adjoining counties. He contributed largely to the upbuilding of Eastman. He was High Priest of Ivanhoe Chapter No. 5, and was also Worshipful Master of the Eastman Masonic Lodge, No. 279, for twelve years. Dr. Clark was married to Miss Annie Harwell of Virginia, and they were the parents of one son, Fred H., who graduated in medicine in Baltimore, and is practicing his profession in that city, where he is connected with Johns Hopkins as an instructor; two daughters, Misses Alma and Mary, who reside in Virginia. Dr. Clark married second Mrs. Georgia Johnson, daughter of W. S. Coody, of Rhine. DR. J. Cox WALL. Dr. Wall began the practice of medicine here about twenty-five years ago. He now enjoys a large practice, not only in Dodge, but in the surrounding counties. He is an enterprising citizen, being at present chairman of the City School Board. He and Dr. B. W. Yawn are the owners of the Eastman Clinic. Dr. Wall married Miss Maude Allen, and they are the parents of two children, a son, Jack, who married Marietta Fitzgerald, and a daughter, Miss Mary Allen Wall. DR. WARREN A. COLEMAN. Dr. Coleman is one of the younger physicians who has built up a remarkable practice through this section. He is the owner of Cole-man's Sanatorium. Dr. Coleman served for quite a while as chairman of the City School Board, and has also been county physician for the past twelve years. He married Miss Christine Edwards, and they are the parents of two little girls, Emily Carr and Bootee. DR. C. T. LATIMER. Dr. C. T. Latimer was a pioneer physician in Eastman, having come here when the town was in its infancy. Dr. Latimer was a Confederate Veteran and served as surgeon in the army. He was quite prominent in the affairs of Dodge County. He married a Miss Knowles, and they were the parents of two daughters, Mamie, who married Olin Pharr, and Clara. DR. HARRIS FISHER. Dr. Harris Fisher was a pioneer physician in Eastman. He was a Confederate Veteran, and served as surgeon in the Confederate Army. He enjoyed a large practice in Eastman and Dodge County, and was also one of the leaders in civic improvements. Dr. Fisher sponsored the first Dodge County Fair ever held, which proved quite successful from every standpoint. He was the father of Guyton, who became one of the most prominent ministers in the South Georgia Conference; Ina, who married W. R. Hall; Maude and Louise. DR. B. W. YAWN. Dr. Yawn came to Eastman a few years ago from Milan, Ga., and since coming to Eastman has built up for himself an enviable record in the practice of his profession. He is associated with Dr. Wall in the operation of the Eastman Clinic, and is recognized as one of the leading physicians of this section. DR. A. L. WILKINS. Another prominent physician who practiced his profession in Eastman for several years was Dr. A. L. Wilkins. He came here from Jesup, Ga., about twenty-seven years ago and soon built up a large practice. He passed away a few years ago just in the prime of life. Dr. Wilkins was beloved by our entire citizenship. He was first married to Miss Nina Little, and after her death married Miss Bessie Peacock, daughter of Mr. L. M. Peacock, Sr. DR. I. J. PARKERSON. Dr. Parkerson is a son of Mr. W. L. Parkerson of near this city. He is one of the outstanding physicians of this section, and enjoys a large and lucrative practice. He is also one of the younger physicians of the town, and has a bright future in his chosen profession. .His wife was Miss Annie Smith, and they have two small children. DR. E. L. SMITH. Dr. Smith moved to Eastman from Plainfield a few years ago, and has a large practice in this section. He is a man of good business judgment and has accumulated considerable real estate. DR. JOHN BURCH. Dr. John Burch was one of the most popular and beloved citizens who ever practiced medicine in this section. His only thought was to relieve suffering regardless of the financial consequence, and he never refused to go when called to either rich or poor. He died when still a young man. He was the son of Hon. M. L. Burch, who for years was County School Superintendent of this county. DR. W. W. PUETT. Dr. Puett was another physician who practiced here a short time only, having moved here from Rhine, Ga. After a short sojourn here he moved to Duluth, Ga. He had a splendid practice while here, and he and his wife were both very much beloved by a large circle of acquaintances. DR. HARLOW PEACOCK. Dr. Peacock is the youngest physician of this city, having graduated at a medical college in-Chicago only a few years ago. He has a promising future in his chosen profession. He is a son of Mr. Richard Peacock of this city. Colored Physicians. The following colored physicians have practiced their profession in Eastman: Dr. J. H. Thurber, Dr. W. L. Jenkins, Dr. F. M. Hill, and Dr. W. L. Whitehead, all of whom have made good citizens and enjoyed a large practice among the colored people. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms559physicia.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 7.8 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives History .....History of W. C. T. U. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 11:34 am THE W. C. T. U. THE WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION was organized April, 1903, with seventy-five active and twenty-five honorary members.; by Mrs. Ada Wallace Unruh, of Portland, Oregon. Officers elected were: President, Mrs. M. H. Edwards; Vice-President, Mrs. J. F. DeLacey; Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. M. Bohannon; Treasurer, Mrs. Mather Wynne. The first social meeting of the Union, held at the Uplands Hotel in the winter of .1904, was a pronounced success. Every family in the town of Eastman received a written invitation to this affair. From the day of organization the Union flourished and progressed. The organization was so virile and effective from the very first that wise heads predicted state prohibition would be the result, and so it proved. From this union came the State president, Mrs. Mary Harris Armor, and State corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. H. Edwards, who instigated and led the victorious fight for state-wide prohibition in 1908. For the children a flourishing Loyal Temperance Legion led by Mrs. E. H. Bacon, Mrs. W. A. Burks, Mrs. W. B. Daniel and others was organized. The membership of this Legion numbered over a hundred children, some of whom appeared on State convention programs as delegates and participants in declamation contests. One hundred dollars was contributed annually by the Union for promotion of the temperance cause in the State and Nation. The departmental work was stressed, especially the educational feature, and the work of the department of Flower Mission and Relief. In the fall of 1903 Eastman entertained the State convention. Mrs. Jennie Hart Sibley, of Union Point, was at this time the State president. For many years Eastman Union was the honor Union of the State. The following ladies served as State departmental superintendents: Mrs. E. H. Bacon, Mrs. J. F. DeLacey, Mrs. T. H. Edwards, Mrs. James Bishop, Mrs. M. H. Edwards. Due to the work and influence of members of this Union the town and county were spared the erection of that monstrosity known as a dispensary. As a constructive measure in the field of education Dr. E. 0. Taylor, of Boston, Mass., was invited to visit the town and delivered his five famous lectures on Scientific Temperance Instruction in the spring of 1904. The Union has always had the benefit of the moral support and encouragement of the churches, and in turn it has co-operated with civic and patriotic organizations in advancing, not only community interests but even those of a national and world-wide nature. Red Cross work, the purchase of Liberty Bonds, the support of a French war orphan, and contributions to Near East Relief Fund are some of the Union's outstanding contributions. This Union's greatest gift to the temperance cause has been that intrepid, flaming evangel for sobriety and righteousness, Mary Harris Armor. One of the most forward steps for civic improvement has been the promotion of shrubbery planting, flower growing, and general cultural improvement of home grounds, city parks and cemetery lots. The Union, through its departmental work, seeks to emphasize educational work showing the evil effects of alcohol and narcotics upon body, brain and morals, and stresses relief work, child welfare, health, peace and international relations as well as other features. The work for the children continues through the Loyal Temperance Legion. Since organization the following have served as presidents: Mrs. M. H. Edwards, Mrs. J. M. Bohannon, Mrs. Dudley Smith, Mrs. Alice P. Harrell and Mrs. Roy Pennington. At some later date a Union was organized at Chauncey, Dodge County. Mrs. Jack Willis is at this time President of that Union; Mrs. D. B. Phillips, Treasurer. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms558historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.4 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives History .....History of American Legion ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 11:31 am THE AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY. THE DODGE COUNTY POST of the American Legion was organized in 1929 with about thirty members. The membership has grown steadily since, and how numbers about a hundred. A. E. Rozar was elected the Post Commander and P. M. Burch, Adjutant. At the next election P. M. Burch was elected Commander. A. E. Rozar was again elected Commander, but resigned, and his brother, W. C. Rozar, was elected to fill out his unexpired term. The newly elected officers are: J. G. Williamson, Commander, and D. F. Thomas, Adjutant. The Legion has accomplished many things worthwhile since its organization. Disabled veterans have been given aid in preparation of their claims, and in getting them placed in Government hospitals. The Legion sponsored the distribution of 5,040 sacks of flour given by the American Red Cross for the relief of the poor in Dodge County this summer. They have plans under way to erect a log cabin club house in the near future. An Auxiliary was organized about a year ago, with a good membership. Mrs. LeSesns Bush was elected as the leader of this organization. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms557historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives History .....History of U. D. C. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 11:28 am THE FANNY GORDON CHAPTER, United Daughters of the Confederacy. THE FANNY GORDON CHAPTER, United Daughters of the Confederacy, was organized on the 7th of May, 1908, with the following officers: President, Mrs. Eugenia Campbell Edwards; 1st Vice-President, Miss Emma George Persons; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. Hal Roberts; Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. M. Bohannon; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. S. C. Smiley; Treasurer, Mrs. Walter M. Clements; Registrar, Miss Fanny Kate Persons; Historian, Mrs. J. D. Williams. One of the first achievements of the U. D. C. was the erection of the Confederate monument at a cost of $3,000.00. The membership continued to grow, this being the first organization of a social nature in the town. A Lyceum course was put on for many years, and many other things for the betterment of the town at large. Mrs. Edwards continued as President of the chapter until 1915 when Mrs. Sig Harris became the President. She held the office one year, during which time the State Convention was held here. It was at this convention that the U. D. C. decided on the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial. Mrs. Walter Lamar of Macon was State President at that time. Many elaborate social affairs were held during the convention for the guests. Mrs. Edwards again took the leadership in 1916 and served until May, 1917, when Mrs. W. P. Cobb was elected as the President. War had just been declared with Germany, and this meant much hard work for the U. D. C. members. They plunged in undaunted and did much worthwhile war work. All members began knitting for the soldiers. They also worked at the Red Cross work room, making garments and rolling bandages. The chapter did individual work apart from the Red Cross. A bed was endowed in one of the American hospitals in France, garments and knitted sets were sent over seas, the members assisted in all phases of war work, including the Liberty Loans, the War Savings Stamps, etc. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms556historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.6 Kb

Dodge County GaArchives History .....History of D. A. R. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 28, 2004, 11:26 am COL. WM. FEW CHAPTER, Daughters of the American Revolution. THE COL. WM. FEW CHAPTER, D. A. R., so named for one of the two signers of the Constitution of the United States from Georgia, was organized on the morning of April 23, 1913, at the home of Mrs. Valeria Sauls Peacock, mother of the organizing regent, Mrs. Bessie Peacock Wilkins. Fourteen women had qualified for membership, of whom ten were present at the organization meeting. With the organizing regent presiding, the following officers were elected to serve for one year: Regent, Mrs. Bessie Peacock Wilkins; First Vice-Regent, Mrs. Ethel King Hurst; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Fannie Rudisill Bealer; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Ina Fisher Hall; Registrar, Miss Fannie Kate Persons; Treasurer, Mrs. Mamie Sapp Prince; Historian, Mrs. Clifford Peacock McRae. The charter members of the chapter (several having joined the chapter before charter was acquired) are as follows: Mrs. Bessie Peacock Wilkins, Mrs. Valeria Sauls Peacock, Mrs. Mabel Dye Williams, Mrs. Mamie Sapp Prince, Mrs. Clifford Peacock McRae, Mrs. Fannie Rudisill Bealer, Mrs. Ethel King Hurst, Mrs. Rosalind Waite Atwill, Mrs. Mittie Lucas Edwards, Miss Fannie Kate Persons, Mrs. Estora Peacock Stevens, Mrs. Ina Fisher Hall, Mrs. Isabel Jane Dye, Mrs. Addie Davis Cobb, Mrs. May DeLacey Jessup, Mrs. Mattie Me Williams Anderson, Mrs. Lillie Mae Peacock Smyley, Mrs. Pearl Peacock Mathers, Mrs. Julia Peacock Fitzgerald, Mrs. Ophelia Edwards Peacock, Mrs. Georgia B. Lee Whaley. Of the twenty-one charter members only ten remain members of the chapter at this writing. The infant chapter began its work along educational and constructive lines, and during the first years of its existence established a record for interest and effort in these endeavors. Medals for the highest average in the study of United States history were offered in the different grades of the public school and this precedent has been followed throughout the following years. Another custom which has been established and followed yearly is the singing of the Christmas carols by the children of the town. The first band of carolers were trained by the regent, Mrs. Wilkins, and the vice-regent, Mrs. Hurst. It has now become a custom to make an offering to the carolers, this fund being sent to the Georgia orphans' homes. Mrs. Bessie Peacock Wilkins, organizing regent and first regent, served the chapter four years, and her administration was marked by a number of outstanding events, the most notable being the erection of markers at the graves of two Revolutionary soldiers, John Daniel and Stewart Hamilton, and a bronze tablet erected at the court house to the memory of Wm. E. Dodge and William Pitt Eastman for whom the county and town are named. A chapter library was established; a flag pole was erected at the city school and a flag presented; a rest room for country women was maintained at the county court house, and the Christmas charity work established which sent hundreds of bags of candy, fruit, and toys into the homes of the poor of our community. In 1916 Mrs. Leroy Pharr was elected regent of the chapter, and is known as our "war regent," she having guided the chapter through the most trying and strenuous year of its life, doing this so well and with such ability that the war work of the Col. Wm. Few Chapter is one of which we are justly proud. During her one year's administration $40.00 were contributed to the Third Liberty Loan Drive; $25.00 to the purchase of an ambulance the Georgia D. A. R. were presenting; the maintaining of Marcel Girard, a French war orphan was undertaken; a $25.00 scholarship to the State College of Agriculture was presented a county Canning Club girl, and a splendid flag pole and flag were presented to the county and erected at the court house grounds with appropriate ceremonies. Every member was doing Red Cross work and the chapter's individual contribution was two dozen glasses of jelly. Aside from this every phase of the routine work of the chapter was kept up. In 1919 Mrs. W. B. Daniel, loved by the entire membership for her loyalty and faithful service, first came to us as regent. The splendid war work was continued under her wise guidance. It is interesting to note from a report from her at this time the work of the War Relief Committee of the chapter, which is as follows: Number of garments knitted 44 Comfort bags 20 Property bags 29 Housewives 5 Number glasses of jelly 77 Number of soldiers entertained in homes 57 Money for French war orphans $383.25 Money for Tilloloy fund 20.00 Money for Crawford Long bed 15.00 Money for Allies 28.00 Number garments sent French refugees 42 Cash to Red Cross $534.50 Hospital garments made 130 Number Garments knitted 12 Amount invested in Liberty Bonds $8400.00 Amount Liberty Bonds sold $110000.00 This is not the full report but enough is given to show the zeal and purpose of the chapter in those stirring days. A service flag, in which stars were arranged to form the D. A. R. insignia, was presented to the county at a beautiful and impressive service. Mrs. Wright Daniel, daughter-in-law of the former regent, was elected in 1921 to guide the chapter, and during her one year's administration gave herself unsparingly to the work, continuing along lines already begun. The third scholarship to a Canning Club was presented this year and contributions to all State calls were generously made. Mrs. W. B. Daniel was again elected regent of the chapter and served in this capacity until 1926. These five years mark the reconstruction period in our chapter life—the readjustment in manner of living from the strenuous war period to the quiet times of peace; the effort to refill our chapter's diminished coffers. To this end a Christmas bazaar, a Kiwanis banquet, and many other things were sponsored, netting the chapter treasury a goodly sum. Much interest centered in the celebration of Armistice Day and the sale of poppies. On one occasion a large memorial parade was sponsored by the chapter. Other noteworthy undertakings were the presentation of a $200.00 scholarship; the planting of five memorial trees on the school grounds; the marking of the grave of lea Atkins, Revolutionary soldier, and a Child Welfare class which resulted in a higher standard in the child health of our town and county. A memorial chair in honor of Mrs. Bessie Peacock Wilkins was presented to the new Constitution Hall in Washington, D. C. In 1926 Mrs. Edwin Jessup became regent of the chapter and served faithfully and capably for one year. To Mrs. Jessup's broad knowledge of the work and wide grasp of the chapter's problems is due a year of splendid accomplishment. As first vice-regent during the enforced absence of the regent, it was Mrs. Jessup's duty to carry on the work during a part of the two previous years, and to her justly belongs the credit of many fulfilled hopes and dreams in our chapter life. For the past three years Mrs. W. B. Daniel has again been directing the affairs of the chapter, and these years mark a period of harmonious work. It is a source of gratification to the chapter that two of its regents have been called into service as state officers; that it has always stood ready to answer any call for service from town and county; that it continues to function when other organizations have failed. This, we believe, is due to an unsurpassed loyalty and a devotion to the principles for which Daughters of the American Revolution stand. Mrs. T. J. Sappington is the newly elected regent of the Col. Wm. Few Chapter, D. A. R. Mrs. Sappington was Mary Frances Berger, daughter of James Hurt Berger and Fanny Elizabeth Clark Berger, and was born and reared in Charlotte County, Virginia. She is a graduate of Blackstone College for Women, Blackstone, Virginia. She came to Georgia as a school teacher. It was while teaching in Sparks College, Sparks, Georgia, that she met and married Col. T. J. Sappington, and came to Eastman to make her home. Mrs. Sappington has been active in church work as well as in club work. She is District Secretary of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church, teacher of the young ladies' class in the Methodist Sunday School. She was instrumental in re-organizing the Woman's Club, and served two years as its president. In May of this year she was elected regent of the D. A. R. chapter. Roster of Members—D. A. R. Name Number Ancestor Anderson, Mrs. C. A. L. (Mary E. Edwards) 104281 Elija Ball Arthur, Mrs. J. M. (Helen Willcox) 260076 John Willcox Atwell, Mrs. C. W. (Rosa Waite) 100858 John Peacock Bohannon, Mrs. J. M. (Mattie Homes) 163178 John Williams Bozeman, Miss Estelle 149693 John Willcox Burch, Mrs. R. F., Jr. (Belle Moore) 165415 Levi Harrell Brantley, Mrs. George (Dora Calhoun) 242903 Stewart Hamilton Clark, Mrs. W. H. (Elizabeth Daniel) 184458 Aaron Daniel Cobb, Mrs. W. P. (Addie Davis) 102131 Lt. Lewis Hall Coffee, Mrs. A. L. (Leila Williams) 145196 Coffee, Mrs. A. T. (Emmie Lumpkin) 216146 John Wentz Coleman, Mrs. C. L. (Mary Goodmiller) 24540 John Tucker Coleman, Mrs. W. A. (Christine Edwards) 67186 Elija Ball Cook, Mrs. Romulus (Edith Sterling) 260077 James Stanley Cummings, Mrs. Harry (Margaret Holmes) 57783 Robt. Farquar Daniel, Mrs. W. J. (Minnie B. Knox) 128016 Herod Gibbs Daniel, Mrs. W. B. (Mary Mitchell) 108092 Stephen Mitchell Daniel, Mrs. John (Irene Butler) 122404 Thomas Rowland Denney, Mrs. E. R. (Annie Maude Burch) 67645 Levi Harrell Dickens, Mrs. H. E. (Mona Coleman) 125730 John Tucker Edwards, Mrs. T. H. (Annie Burch) 120843 Thomas Wiley Fitzgerald, Mrs. Julia Peacock 101146 John Peacock Gallemore, Mrs. L. L. (Nora Adams) 205669 James Gilmore Gentry, Mrs. 0. A. (Birdie Baxter) 104724 William Barton Harrell, Mrs. Jno. D. (Annie L. Brumby) 60078 Richard Asbury Harrell, Miss Edna M 193447 Levi Harrell Harrell, Mrs. Alice Powell 112278 John Kendrick Harrell, Miss Gussie 131265 Levi Harrell Harrell, Miss Mittie 131266 Levi Harrell Harrell, Mrs. Jeter A. (Gertrude Clements) 63976 Daniel McArthur Hinson, Mrs. J. E. (Lillian Swinney) 163977 Moses Newton Jessup, Mrs. W. L. (May DeLacey) 102132 Lt. Lewis Hall Jessup, Mrs. E. H. (Lee Cheney) 187401 Thomas King Methvin, Mrs. C. M. (Eugenia Bone) 109068 Daniel McArthur Milner, Mrs. J. H. (Hattie Harrell) 120815 Levi Harrell McDonald, Mrs. J. H. (Verna Harrell) 130071 Levi Harrell McGee, Miss Marjorie 137081 John Peacock McGee, Miss Valeria 137082 John Peacock O'Callaghan, Mrs. H. M. (Birdie Daniel) 107178 Aaron Daniel Peacock, Mrs. L. M., Sr. (Valeria Sauls) 100559 Reddin McCoy Persons, Miss Fanny Kate 98935 William Persons Ragan, Mrs. R. T. (Elsie Wilkinson) 260079 Levi Harrell Roberts, Mrs. J. H. (Annie Adams) 205670 James Gilmore Sappington, Mrs. T. J. (Frances Berger) 256240 Jacob Berger Skelton, Mrs. M. P. (Jeanet Harrell) 171960 Levi Harrell Smiley, Mrs. S. C. (Lillie M. Peacock) 100963 John Peacock Sterling, Mrs. R. Z. (Sara Obedience) 116639 Stephen Mitchell Ursery, Mrs. Helen Methvin 220094 Daniel McArthur Wilkins, Mrs. A. L. (Bessie Peacock) 84018 Nicholas Coker Wilkins, Mrs. W. J. (Annie Woolen) 106246 Daniel McArthur Williamson, Mrs. J. G. (Georgia Lee Graham) Lt. Lewis Hall Willcox, Miss Ethel 260080 John Willcox Wynne, Mrs. Robert (Jessie Little John) 105452 John Middlebrooks, Jr. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms555historyo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 13.3 Kb