Hi Everyone, I was wondering if a marriage index exists for Early Cty for 1904 or 1905. I'm trying to find the date of the marriage between Charles McCoy and Sallie ????. I believe it's one of these two years as the 1910 census has them listed as being married for 5 years. Thanks. Patricia Parker I'm researching the following surnames: Layton, Strickland, McCormick, McCoy, Parker, Tharp, Birch. Concentration is in the South - North Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

Saundra, The newspapers I have been recently abstracting from are mostly past these dates, and Needham [the older one] was not mentioned in the articles about Bluffton. There are many references to McLendons in the papers 1895-1900+, the most often one being Needham H. McLendon. He was prominent in Fort Gaines, owning several businesses and living there. He made frequent trips to New York and even bought property there. His little son De Witt accompanies him on a trip to NY city. NHM and C. L. McLendon owned an insurance business in 1899. NHM had interest in a buggy and carriage shop. He was a member of Darley Lodge F. and A. M. and held several offices. His wife had relatives in Stewart county, Ga., one being Mrs. G. Y. Harrell of Lumpkin, a sister. They are all mentioned in the "social events" frequently. Other McLendons referred to in the Fort Gaines Sentinel: O. H. McLendon: school teacher at Mt. Vernon school, 1899; had a sister Nella who taught the music class; 10 Aug 1900 issue notes that he has been elected teacher of the intermediate department of Buckatunna, MS public school and will leave in a few days Joshua McLendon: citizen of Bluffton 1899 Mrs. Sallie McLendon: frequently mentioned in the social events; had a residence on N. Hancock street; her mother, Mrs. Evans of Eufaula, AL, in feeble health visited her 1901; little son Roy Lula & Nellie McLendon, young ladies of Coleman--guests of Mrs. L. A. Duke Mrs. Mantha [Martha?] McLendon's & daughter Miss Lula of Coleman visiting relatives at Zetto. [Wesley Chapel area] Miss Dollie McLendon of Bluffton: attending Andrew Female College in Cuthbert Sept 1900 Jesse McLendon & family: 12 Sept 1900 issue: recently moved back to this county from Texas, are now residents of the Fort, and occupy a part of the residence of Mr. Simons Hope this helps. This is certainly NOT ALL the McLendon references in this time period, and may not be all that I have in my records. I was only making notes of things that interested me and might be of genealogical value. Lindy

SaundraB@aol.com wrote: > Is there any mentioning of NEEDHAM MCLENDON (1795-1874) who lived in Early > County, and Clay County in any of the references for these counties? If so, > would you extract what is there and send it to me?? > > Thank You > Saundra Brown > SaundraB@aol.com > > ==== GAEARLY Mailing List ==== > Visit the Early County USGenWeb Archives at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/early/early.htm Saundra, In "Collections of Early County Historical Society, 1979, Volume II", Nees(d)ham, McLendon is listed on the 1830 Census, page 95. Needham McLendon is listed on the Early County 1840 Census, page128. Hope this helps. Marilyn Smith

Did you send me the names of the folks buried at Millville? I can't find it and was going to go this week. My company is all gone! Send it again if you already did. Sorry, Dot in Panama City, FL

Is there any mentioning of NEEDHAM MCLENDON (1795-1874) who lived in Early County, and Clay County in any of the references for these counties? If so, would you extract what is there and send it to me?? Thank You Saundra Brown SaundraB@aol.com

6 Aug 1873 Cuthbert Appeal [Cuthbert, Randolph Co GA newspaper] FORT GAINES DEPARTMENT J B JOHNSON, Editor --Bluffton, dear reader, is a village in the South-eastern portion of Clay county, equi-distant from Fort Gaines, Blakely, Cuthbert, Morgan, Arlington, and almost any other place, and about 13 miles from each. It was settled in 1869 by Dr. C. B. Holmes, Col. T. F. Jones, and one or two other enterprising gentlemen, who fully appreciated the great advantages offered, both as to location and salubrity, for establishing a first-class school, and surrounding it with the elite and wealthy families of other villages and form [sic] the large plantations around. Of the early history of Bluffton it behooves us not to speak. Now it is in the height of its prosperity with a fine school, an accomplished teacher, and everything else to recommend it to persons, desiring to remove to a village for the purpose of educating their children and enjoying superlative church facilities. In point of health, it is equal to the mountains-- nay, vastly superior, for the diseases endemic to its locality are light and trivial when compared with the typhoid and pulmonary forms of more northern latitudes, while its general climate and delightful breezes render it a most desirable home. In point of morals it is the equal of any place. None of its citizens drink, consequently there are no tippling shops to seduce the unwary youth from the straight and narrow path of rectitude and virtue, thereby fastening upon him habits which shall leave their baleful impress upon his future life, and send him forth into the world, unfit and unfitted to fill any station. There you will find no billard saloons, no card tables, nor any of the frivilous amusements which too often distract the mind of the student from the more serious and important duties of his life, and causes him to launch his little, frail barque upon this uncertain sea, illy prepared for the voyage even though it be all calm and sunshine. .........[article continues] Lindy

Fort Gaines Sentinel 5 Oct 1900 "Blakely and Bluffton" [visit to Bluffton] “It was our pleasure to meet up with our friend, Mr. J. R. Mansfield Monday afternoon and accept conveyance with him over to Bluffton. En route we went by the large saw mill of Mansfield & Rambo, two miles south of Bluffton, and were surprised to find an enterprise of such extensive proportions. It is one of the best equipped mills in this part of the state, being provided with all the latest improved contribance for the rapid manufacture of first class lumber, embracing powerful propelling power for saws, planers, matchers, cut-offs, etc., every thing, from the conveyance of logs up an incline track to the delivery of the lumber at the dry kiln being operated by machinery. We saw great stacks of lumber every where-- about 700,000 feet and yet there are several delivery wagons running all the time. Our old friend John Quattlebaum had the job of putting all this splendid machinery in place, and the steadiness and ease with which every piece of it performs its work is an evidence of his mechanical genius of which he may well be proud. His long experience in the saw mill business makes him a master of the art having no superior in this part of the country. We were pleased to note in Bluffton many indications of the era of prosperity dawning upon this section, there being improvement of greater or less importance going on all around. Mr. J. E. Mansfield is erecting a residence on the site of his old home that would be an ornament to fashionable quarters in many of the large cities. In fact it is the handsomest and best constructed building anywhere in this section. It is a two-story structure with nine rooms, built on a pretty modern plan, and having broad colonades, pretty balcanies and all the conveniences know to latter day architecture. It will indeed be a thing of beauty, and may it prove a joy forever. We are greatful to our many kind friends at Bluffton for the courtesies extended us, and especially to ther liberal merchants for the patronage with which they favored us. Owing to the length of this article we will be forced to merely call attention to the advertisements of the Bluffton Supply Company, Rambo & Harrison, Lee & Son, and Mrs. C. R. Sanders’ millinery store. Next week we will make separate mention of them all.”

5 Oct 1900 Fort Gaines Sentinel [visit to Blakely continued] "We dropped in at Boyett & Gunn’s furniture store and found Mr. Boyett up to his ears in business. They are constantly receiving large shipments of furniture, and sell stacks of it every day. They carry everything necessary in furnishing a home, from 10 cents broom to a $100 suit of furniture. Their stock of crockery and table and pocket cutlery is very large, and it would surprise you to see how cheap they sell everything in this line, which embraces fine china ware as well as the cheaper grades of crockery. They buy cook stoves in car load lots of one kind, and sell them at such low figures that people in the humblest circumstances can afford to have one. Their prices range from $8 for a No. 7 stove up to any price you want. Among the new comers to Blakely is Mr. J. E .Martin, jr., formerly of Cuthbert. He has opened on Depot street a well assorted stock of staple and fancy groceries, and is already enjoying a splendid trade. He has considerable experience in this line, and knows what and when to buy so as to meet the wants of his customers and at the same time never have any stale goods left on hand, the cost of which will have to be made up in the price of something else. His store presents a clean, neat and tastefully arranged appearance that is at once unviting to the better class of trade, and we are glad to know that the best people of that section have extended him that welcome and liberal patronage which he merits.”

Part I 5 Oct 1900 “Blakely and Bluffton” “We spent one day at Bluffton this week, mingling with the crowd in attendance at Early superior court. Judge Sheffield and Solicitor-General Irwin were in charge, and were disposing of the business of the court with their usual ability and dispatch. Congressman J. M. Griggs was there Monday and addressed the people. He presented the various issues agitating the public mind in a manner that held the attention of his hearers and marked him a close student of the great questions of the day. Evidence of his popularity with the masses were notable on every hand. An air of prosperity pervades the atmosphere about Blakely, and merchants and farmers greet you with a cordial cheerfulness that suggests the conclusion that the good old times of which we have heard so much have at last returned. The merchants have laid in unusually large stocks of goods, and seem to be doing a fine business. New York Smith is as jolly as ever and seems to be in a good humor with all mankind. He has extended aid to hundreds of farmeers in that section this season to make a crop of 10-cent cottton, and adjudging from his cheerful mood they have doubtless shown a due appreciation of the favor by meeting their obligations promptly. Mr. Smith carries an immense stock of all kinds of dry goods and general farm supplies, besides a big line of fancy goods. He buys direct from the manufacturers and is thus enabled to offer his customers advantages in prices that are not to be had every day. During the few years he has been in Blakely he has built up a trade that speaks plainer than words of the inducements held out to the trade. He also has extensive farming interests, and is in a position to sympathize fully with the tiller of the soil in the obstacles that beset his way. One of the largest and most solid dry goods establishments in Blakely is the Empire Store. The firm is composed of some of the most substantial and successful business men of that section. With almost unlimited capital they buy everything direct from first hands, securing such low prices as enable them to compete with many of the larger cities. Everything is bought in large quantities and in such variety that they can meet the wants of every customer. They carry a big stock of fine goods, as well as all the staples, and are prepared to meet all the demands of the most precise devotees of fashion. Major T. F. Jones, than whom there is not a more successful business man in Blakely, is the general manager of the business, and clever Charley Robinson is the head clerk, and this in itself is a recommendation that is generally appreciated by the wide acquaintance of these popular gentlemen. With such an establishment at their doors the trade of that section have no need to send away from home for anything in the way of dry goods. Home pride should prompt them to continue the liberal patronage they have heretofore extended it.

Lindy Hard wrote: > I have located an article in The Fort Gaines Sentinel 5 Oct 1900 in > which the editor visited Blakely and Bluffton and as was customary, > wrote an article for the paper. > Names mentioned in relation to Blakely: > Judge Shefield > Solicitor-General Irwin > Congressman J. M. Griggs > New York Smith & his store > Major T. F. Jones & the Empire Store > Charley Robinson > Mr. Boyett of Boyett & Gunn's furniture store > J. E. Martin, Jr. & his store > > It's interesting. If anyone would like to see it posted to the list, > let me know. > > Lindy > > ==== GAEARLY Mailing List ==== > Help support Free Viewing of Genealogicial Resources! > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > What is RootsWeb all about?? - http://www.rootsweb.com/ Lindy, I would like to see it posted to the list. I believe the Major T. F Jones it refers to is my ancestor, Major Thomas Franklin Jones whose daughter is Sarah Rebecca Jeanette Jones Standifer, wife of Dr. William Bryan Standifer of Blakely. Major Jones' son was a Jr. and married Frances Hightower of Blakely. Marilyn Smith

Sorry, did it again Meant to email privately. Jackie

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People were buried sometime where they died, in the yard, the field, another community or another town, if the water was high on the creeks and they could not bring them back, they just buried them in the nearest place, available......There was no embalming in those days and people had to be buried quickly. Another slant to this dilemma is: there were no markers on some graves, other than a mound of dirt and maybe ornaments or seashells placed on top.......They are all long gone, but in the 1940's there were still cemeteries full of mounds and shells, most now have been replaced with granite or marble markers.

Hi All, I was wondering if a very, very old survey exists anywhere for Cedar Springs Cemetery in Early County? Joan from the Historical Society has one but I think I might need an older one (if it exists). I spoke to a family member who swears that my gr, gr grandfather, Zadock McCoy, is buried there since she saw the headstone at one time (but unfortunately doesn't remember the dates on it). I'm also looking for a Daniel Webster McCormick who is buried there (my gr, gr grandmother's second husband). Both of these headstones aren't there now and they don't appear on the list Joan has. I do know that both these men died between 1885 and 1900. Since there's no church associated with this cemetery (that I know of), are records kept anywhere of who is buried there?? Thanks for ANY help - these two are the biggest brick wall for me. Patricia Parker I'm researching the following surnames: Layton, Strickland, McCormick, McCoy, Parker, Tharp, Birch. Concentration is in the South - North Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

Lindy, There is so little information coming from Clay County and the Fort Gaines area, it would be wonderful to read the article dated 5 Oct 1900 transcribed to online. Blakely, Bluffton and Fort Gaines was where my dad grew up, as well as Shorterville and vicinity. Thank you for being so gracious in your offer! I speak for others also...You are a blessing for the information you are providing us. Charlene Montgomery Valdosta, GA Lindy Hard wrote: > I have located an article in The Fort Gaines Sentinel 5 Oct 1900 in > which the editor visited Blakely and Bluffton and as was customary, > wrote an article for the paper. > Names mentioned in relation to Blakely: > Judge Shefield > Solicitor-General Irwin > Congressman J. M. Griggs > New York Smith & his store > Major T. F. Jones & the Empire Store > Charley Robinson > Mr. Boyett of Boyett & Gunn's furniture store > J. E. Martin, Jr. & his store > > It's interesting. If anyone would like to see it posted to the list, > let me know. > > Lindy > > ==== GAEARLY Mailing List ==== > Help support Free Viewing of Genealogicial Resources! > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > What is RootsWeb all about?? - http://www.rootsweb.com/

I have located an article in The Fort Gaines Sentinel 5 Oct 1900 in which the editor visited Blakely and Bluffton and as was customary, wrote an article for the paper. Names mentioned in relation to Blakely: Judge Shefield Solicitor-General Irwin Congressman J. M. Griggs New York Smith & his store Major T. F. Jones & the Empire Store Charley Robinson Mr. Boyett of Boyett & Gunn's furniture store J. E. Martin, Jr. & his store It's interesting. If anyone would like to see it posted to the list, let me know. Lindy

SSmith6435@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone have any info on the Church located outside Blakely, Ga.? I am > not sure of the Churches name, but the cemetery there is called Sowhatchee. > I have several relatives buried there. > > Jackie Hughey Smith > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Johnson, Bailey, Santifer, Haire, Widner Miller and > Early Counties, GA > > ==== GAEARLY Mailing List ==== > Visit the USGenWeb Early County Homepage > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaearly/ Jackie, Is the spelling Santifer or Standifer? Marilyn Smith

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Well, Now Jackie I think you know that I know some things about the church. There used to be a Baptist Church in that location and it is down on the Highway now. What were you going to ask? Joan

Does anyone have any info on the Church located outside Blakely, Ga.? I am not sure of the Churches name, but the cemetery there is called Sowhatchee. I have several relatives buried there. Jackie Hughey Smith ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Johnson, Bailey, Santifer, Haire, Widner Miller and Early Counties, GA