Sue, John Melvin Taylor is buried at Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia. Listed as J. Mell Taylor. Bo Mosley of Macon, Georgia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue and Richard Marsh" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:55 PM Subject: [GAEMANUE] John Melvin Taylor > Can someone, please tell me where John Melvin Taylor b. 17 Aug. 1874 d. 28 > May 1914 is buried? > I have his wife Florence McLeod (15 Jan. 1879-Oct. 16, 1954 buried in > Pinecrest Cemetery, Toombs Co. Ga. > Thanks, > Sue > Emanuel County GaGenWeb > http://www.thegagenweb.com/gaemanuel/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1501 - Release Date: 6/13/2008 > 6:33 AM > >
Sue, Below is the Newspaper report of Mel Taylor's death. I feel pretty sure he is buried at Pinecrest or North Thompsom in Vidalia. Joe Nunn was married to Margaret Hughes the sister of Mel Taylor's Mother Josephine Hughes. Joe Nunn went to prison for the killing and his wife Margaret went to live with my Grandparents Dennis Mosley and Sarah Emily Hughes Mosley also a sister. Joe Nunn and Margaret are buried at North Thompson Cemetery. Thursday, May 28, 1914 J. Mel Taylor Killed last week. Mr. J.M. Taylor of Toombs County was shot and killed on the Cedar Crossing road near Vidalia on Thursday morning. He was passing Joe Nunn, both in buggies, when Nunn opened fire with a pistol, shooting five times, all the shots hitting Taylor. There had been some dispute between the men before over a land line tree, but it seems that Nunn began shooting without any words. Taylor died the next morning. Nunn is the Uncle of Taylor by marriage. Mel Taylor formerly resided here, and was deputy sheriff under Mr. A.J. Burch. He was popular as a man and officer, and had many friends in this county. Montgomery County, Georgia. After being put under arrest, Nunn inquired if Taylor was dead, saying he had tried real hard enough to kill him. Mr. Taylor married the daughter of Mr. George Mcleod, his wife and several children survive him. Bo Mosley of Macon, Georgia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue and Richard Marsh" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:55 PM Subject: [GAEMANUE] John Melvin Taylor > Can someone, please tell me where John Melvin Taylor b. 17 Aug. 1874 d. 28 > May 1914 is buried? > I have his wife Florence McLeod (15 Jan. 1879-Oct. 16, 1954 buried in > Pinecrest Cemetery, Toombs Co. Ga. > Thanks, > Sue > Emanuel County GaGenWeb > http://www.thegagenweb.com/gaemanuel/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1501 - Release Date: 6/13/2008 > 6:33 AM > >
Olivia wrote: The Tomb of Johnny Crump, Hewn from Solid Rock (two pictures)...It is located several miles northeast of Summertown, Georgia. Interesting article, Olivia. If anyone has a picture of this tomb, I'd love to see it. My little brain just can't visualize a rock that large in the sandy soil of north east Emanuel County. Delores > From: [email protected]> To: [email protected]> Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:14:07 -0400> Subject: [GAEMANUE] Johnny Crump's Tomb - Part II> > > "The People's Voice"> Swainsboro, Georgia> August 16, 1973> > > EMANUEL COUNTY HISTORY> Vandalism of Graves> > The Tomb of Johnny Crump, Hewn from Solid Rock (two pictures)> This ancient tomb is part of Emanuel County history and has a very > interesting story of devotion and consideration for the wishes of another.> It is located several miles northeast of Summertown, Georgia, and > although the original home has long since been destroyed and the large oak > has died, the stump, although badly decayed, still stands.> > Swainsboro. On March 26, 1970, an article was published in The People's > Voice entitled "A Strange Obsession". The article concerned a local family > of Civil War days and the strange obsession of one of its members.> We are reprinting the original article as information along with a > presentday follow-up of what has transpired since its publication. At the > time the original article was printed, we visited the tomb of Johnny Crump > and made pictures.> We visited the tomb again on Monday of this week and again made > pictures. It amazes us that there are people who would desecrate a tomb. > However, it seems that there are not only some people like this, but there > must be many of them according to what information we have received.> The picture made last Monday shows clearly where a portion of the > cover of the tomb has been cemented in place by Deputies of the Emanuel > County Sheriff's Dept.> One portion of this cover had been removed by persons unknown, for > reasons unknown and by methods unknown. It must have taken considerable > effort to remove it since five men attempted to pick it up and put it back > in place but were unable to move it at all. A lift truck from a local > concrete dealer was required to replace the cover.> Another nearby tomb made of brick had a large hole in it and > according to reliable information, had been disturbed and some of its > contents removed.> This man and his family, according to history, served the > Confederacy as far as is known in an honorable and unselfish manner. It will > be noted that he ran away from home at the age of sixteen to enlist in the > service. It will also be noted that he had four brothers who had answered > the call to service, as well as three brothers-in-law. We wonder if it is > asking too much of citizens today to think a little respect should be shown > by at least having the decency to allow the remains of this Confederate > veteran to rest in peace. Has our society reached a point so low that there > is no longer any respect for the dead?> We are well aware that there are many people who went to the tomb of > Johnny Crump and did not disturb it in any manner. People who went out of > curiosity and possibly to see this unusual tomb. This was expected when the > article was published in 1970. The property owners are very nice people. > They did not mind people coming to look at the tomb although it was located > in the middle of private property. However, so little respect and > consideration was shown for this privilege that fences were torn down, gates > left open and livestock let out, as well as the desecration of the tomb > itself. The property is now posted. Citizens are no longer welcome to come > and look. All because of carelessness on the part of some, vandalism on the > part of others, and thoughtlessness on the part of many more.> The Crump tomb is part of Emanuel County history. It is also a > lasting memorial to the spirit and devotion which founded this nation and > made it great. It is the last resting place of a man who served his country > as best he knew how. We ask the general public to PLEASE consider the above > and allow the Honored dead to rest undisturbed. Perhaps in the future you > also, will be allowed to rest undisturbed. Recalling the epitaph seen on a > grave of considerable age, we leave it for your consideration . . . Stop my > friend, as you pass by, For as you are, so once was I, As I am now, you are > sure to be, Prepare, my friend to follow me. You, dear reader, will surely > follow Johnny Crump.> > (Olivia Williamson Braddy - June 13, 2008) > > > Emanuel County GaGenWeb> http://www.thegagenweb.com/gaemanuel/> -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chrisandharley2007 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.emanuel/1675.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I went back to the grave yard today with my son. I was proud to see that someone had cut up some trees. Im sorry if i have sounded hateful about this whole thing I know people have to work for a living. I sure do. I have lived in this area and I know that people cannot have a cemetary posted. It has to be open to who ever might want to stop by. I remember a man that live right down from this cemetary as a child. He use to drive his tractor to see my grandmother. His name was Carter Taylor. any kin. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: diggingupkin Surnames: Scott Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.emanuel/1675.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes this Scott Cemetery is abandoned and we are trying to clean it up. I am a Scott but not in the direct line of Jesse P. I agree family members die, some don't care and some just don't know who their ancestors are. In talking with other Scott researchers we decided to clean the cemetery but with each of us working and most living out of the county and state it was hard to get together and clean it up. We finally received permission from the new land owners. This past Saturday we met at 7 a.m. to start cleaning and worked until 11:30. We knew it was to hot, but we had to start one day. There were 6 members of my family from Emanuel County, 7 from Reidsville and 2 from Wrightsville. We will go back in September when it is much cooler. I keep hoping we will find Britain Scott, father of Jesse P., headstone. Mary Ann Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
Can someone, please tell me where John Melvin Taylor b. 17 Aug. 1874 d. 28 May 1914 is buried? I have his wife Florence McLeod (15 Jan. 1879-Oct. 16, 1954 buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Toombs Co. Ga. Thanks, Sue
"The People's Voice" Swainsboro, Georgia August 16, 1973 EMANUEL COUNTY HISTORY Vandalism of Graves The Tomb of Johnny Crump, Hewn from Solid Rock (two pictures) This ancient tomb is part of Emanuel County history and has a very interesting story of devotion and consideration for the wishes of another. It is located several miles northeast of Summertown, Georgia, and although the original home has long since been destroyed and the large oak has died, the stump, although badly decayed, still stands. Swainsboro. On March 26, 1970, an article was published in The People's Voice entitled "A Strange Obsession". The article concerned a local family of Civil War days and the strange obsession of one of its members. We are reprinting the original article as information along with a presentday follow-up of what has transpired since its publication. At the time the original article was printed, we visited the tomb of Johnny Crump and made pictures. We visited the tomb again on Monday of this week and again made pictures. It amazes us that there are people who would desecrate a tomb. However, it seems that there are not only some people like this, but there must be many of them according to what information we have received. The picture made last Monday shows clearly where a portion of the cover of the tomb has been cemented in place by Deputies of the Emanuel County Sheriff's Dept. One portion of this cover had been removed by persons unknown, for reasons unknown and by methods unknown. It must have taken considerable effort to remove it since five men attempted to pick it up and put it back in place but were unable to move it at all. A lift truck from a local concrete dealer was required to replace the cover. Another nearby tomb made of brick had a large hole in it and according to reliable information, had been disturbed and some of its contents removed. This man and his family, according to history, served the Confederacy as far as is known in an honorable and unselfish manner. It will be noted that he ran away from home at the age of sixteen to enlist in the service. It will also be noted that he had four brothers who had answered the call to service, as well as three brothers-in-law. We wonder if it is asking too much of citizens today to think a little respect should be shown by at least having the decency to allow the remains of this Confederate veteran to rest in peace. Has our society reached a point so low that there is no longer any respect for the dead? We are well aware that there are many people who went to the tomb of Johnny Crump and did not disturb it in any manner. People who went out of curiosity and possibly to see this unusual tomb. This was expected when the article was published in 1970. The property owners are very nice people. They did not mind people coming to look at the tomb although it was located in the middle of private property. However, so little respect and consideration was shown for this privilege that fences were torn down, gates left open and livestock let out, as well as the desecration of the tomb itself. The property is now posted. Citizens are no longer welcome to come and look. All because of carelessness on the part of some, vandalism on the part of others, and thoughtlessness on the part of many more. The Crump tomb is part of Emanuel County history. It is also a lasting memorial to the spirit and devotion which founded this nation and made it great. It is the last resting place of a man who served his country as best he knew how. We ask the general public to PLEASE consider the above and allow the Honored dead to rest undisturbed. Perhaps in the future you also, will be allowed to rest undisturbed. Recalling the epitaph seen on a grave of considerable age, we leave it for your consideration . . . Stop my friend, as you pass by, For as you are, so once was I, As I am now, you are sure to be, Prepare, my friend to follow me. You, dear reader, will surely follow Johnny Crump. (Olivia Williamson Braddy - June 13, 2008)
"The People's Voice" Swainsboro, Georgia March 26, 1970 March 17, 1970 Editor Swainsboro Newspaper Swainsboro, Ga. Sir: I thought you and your readers would be interested in the enclosed clipping. Dixie is a Sunday Magazine published by the Times-Picayune, New Orleans, La. I think the article a very beautiful one as it tells us of a great love of a family, who spent long days and hours of toil and time to carry out the wishes of a loved one. Sara W. Lindsey (Dau. of late Lee W. Wheeler, M.D.) 719 Dumaine St. New Orleans, La. PS. Please pass on to any member of family that may be living in Emanuel County. DEEP IN DIXIE A Strange Obsession Johnny Crump had from his earliest youth harbored a strange horror of being buried in the ground when he died. What event could have caused this strange obsession, no one in the Crump family knew; they simply accepted its existence and made every effort to avoid the subject of death and burials when Johnny was present. Johnny was the youngest of the eight children of Dr. John Crump, a prominent and prosperous physician and landowner of Emanuel County, Ga., in the years before the Civil War. The family home was set far back on the plantation, and near the house was a large oak tree whose long limbs and heavy foliage provided shade for many hours of play for young Johnny. A large cavity in the trunk bore mute testimony of a probable direct hit by lightning one day in the past. Farther from the house, down the lane leading to the cotton fields that stretched as far as the eye could see, was the Crump family's burial plot. Johnny was 16 years old in 1862. The war had been raging for over a year, and all four of his brothers, as well as his three sisters' husbands, had answered the call to the colors. As accounts of the furious battles being fought in Virginia and the states to the west were received in Emanuel County, it was no longer possible to shield Johnny from talk of death. Shortly after the celebration of his 16th birthday, Johnny ran away from home to join his kin in the gray-clad ranks. No account remains of his military record; but after two years of service he was brought home, suffering from typhoid fever. All the medical attention a loving father could provide was bestowed upon the young soldier, but the fever was too far advanced. He had not been home long when the end came. As he breathed his last breath, uppermost in the minds of all members of the family present was his horror of being buried in the ground: Some way had to be found to keep the young soldier's phobia from becoming a reality. Thoughts of the family finally centered on a huge rock that lay in a far corner of the plantation. If this rock could be dragged to the family plot, and a place for Johnny's body chiseled in its heart, the problem could be solved. Plantation laborers brought the giant boulder across the fields and began to convert it into a tomb. During this period, Johnny's body was placed in a rough wooden box. The box was then placed in an upright position in the cavity in the big oak tree near the house. It was securely lashed there, and remained in place until the tomb was prepared. When Johnny's body was finally lowered into its final resting place, 16 men were required to set in place the granite cover, which had been ordered from a local tombstone maker to give the tomb a finished appearance. Johnny Crump's family had respected his wishes to the end. A century later, the tomb still rests among the tangled briars that grow over the old Crump family burial ground; and the huge oak tree that once sheltered Johnny's remains is still identifiable, though rot and decay are taking their toll. Submitted by E.T. Reynolds Ponchatoula, La. (Olivia Williamson Braddy - June 13, 2008)
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sissybear01 Surnames: Drake & Etheridge Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.emanuel/1676/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is the Marvin Drake who died 21 February 1931 the same Marvin Drake who was the son of Marcus Jackson & Lena ETHERIDGE Drake & was married to Millie -?- ? If so, what was Millie's maiden-name, when did they wed & did they have any children before his death? Thank You, Helena Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
You might check with Cherry Kea Curry wife of Jim Curry...her family lived in Modoc and her father Bernie Lee Kea had a store there..she lives in Swainsboro. Mary Lou flanders Kingry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Riner Everett" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [GAEMANUE] Abandoned cemetery > > > From: > > "Delores Thompson" > <[email protected]> > > > > > > YAHOO.Shortcuts.hasSensitiveText = false; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.sensitivityType = []; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.doUlt = false; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.location = "us"; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_id = 0; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_type = ""; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_title = "RE: [GAEMANUE] Abandoned Cemeteries"; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_publish_date = ""; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_author = "[email protected]"; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_url = ""; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_tags = ""; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_language = "english"; > YAHOO.Shortcuts.annotationSet = {}; > > > An older cousin (who grew up in the area and now deceased) told me > there was an old cemetery on or near what is now (or was) the > Erlich > Farm near Modoc. I've asked and searched and no one knows or admits > to > knowing anything about it. I think there is an abandoned or > destroyed > cemetery there somewhere. Does anyone know anything about this > one? > (Note: I'm aware of the visible ones.) > > Delores > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > Emanuel County GaGenWeb > http://www.thegagenweb.com/gaemanuel/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1499 - Release Date: 6/12/2008 > 7:13 AM > >
Thank you, Yvonne. Olivia
I saw his tombstone in 2000 and it says: "In memory of Jesse P. Scott born Nov 8th 1818 Died June 23, 1892 Thou has said thy grace is free. Have compassion Lord on me. O save me at the cross." Poor School records indicate he was probably born in 1820, not 1818. The death date is supported by county records. On March 8, 1892 H. T. Scott [Jesse's son Henry T. ] was appointed guardian of his elderly father. On Oct. 4, 1892 Henry T. applied for Letter of Administration on Jesse P. Scott's estate. Yvonne From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Olivia Which is the correct death date for Jesse Price Scott: June 1888 or June 23, 1892? Olivia
Burial transcription at Rootsweb says she was Nancy Ellen WIGGINS: http://ftp.rootsweb.ancestry.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/johnson/cemeteries/popl armeth.txt Who were Nancy Ellen WIGGINS' parents? Yvonne -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Olivia Was the wife of William Perry SCOTT (1865-1950) Nancy Ellen LAMB, d/o of Isaac Madison Lamb and Allie Jane Mason, or was she Nancy Ellen WIGGINS, as stated in W.P.'s obituary?
Which is the correct death date for Jesse Price Scott: June 1888 or June 23, 1892? Olivia
Was the wife of William Perry SCOTT (1865-1950) Nancy Ellen LAMB, d/o of Isaac Madison Lamb and Allie Jane Mason, or was she Nancy Ellen WIGGINS, as stated in W.P.'s obituary? "June 8, 1950 William Perry Scott Funeral services were held for Mr. William Perry Scott from the Methodist church of Swainsboro, of which he was a member, at 3:30 P.M. last Wednesday, with Rev. H.S. Brooks officiating, with interment in the Popular Spring church cemetery near Adrian. The following served as pall bearers, J.D. Boatright, Troy L. Canady, J.E. Youmans, W. I. Smith, K.W. Youmans and W.U. Nipper, Jr. Mr. Scott died last Monday at the residence of his son, Emmitt Y. Scott, Sr., on North Main Street at 10:30 A.M. after an illness of several months. He was 85 years old and was born in Emanuel County on February 17th, 1865, and was the son of the late Thomas Scott and Nancy Flanders Scott, both natives of Emanuel County. His wife was the late Ellen Wiggins. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. J.N. Woods, Adrian and Mrs. Myrtle Studdard, Orlando, Fla., three sons, Wardie Scott, Orlando, Fla., Dr. George E. Scott, Clearmont Fla., and Emmitt Y. Scott, Swainsboro. Masonic Services were held at the graveside by Swainsboro Lodge No. 244 of which he was a member. Swainsboro Mortuary was in charge of arrangements." Olivia
From: "Delores Thompson" <[email protected]> YAHOO.Shortcuts.hasSensitiveText = false; YAHOO.Shortcuts.sensitivityType = []; YAHOO.Shortcuts.doUlt = false; YAHOO.Shortcuts.location = "us"; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_id = 0; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_type = ""; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_title = "RE: [GAEMANUE] Abandoned Cemeteries"; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_publish_date = ""; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_author = "[email protected]"; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_url = ""; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_tags = ""; YAHOO.Shortcuts.document_language = "english"; YAHOO.Shortcuts.annotationSet = {}; An older cousin (who grew up in the area and now deceased) told me there was an old cemetery on or near what is now (or was) the Erlich Farm near Modoc. I've asked and searched and no one knows or admits to knowing anything about it. I think there is an abandoned or destroyed cemetery there somewhere. Does anyone know anything about this one? (Note: I'm aware of the visible ones.) Delores __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dixieaingeal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.emanuel/1674.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard, Thank you, I have included the GA Death Record in my tree. Is it known what he died at a relatively young age? Sincerely, Lena Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
When I was growing up on Covena Road just outside of Swainsboro, there was an old, old cemetery across the road from our house and down about a quarter of a mile. My brothers and I used to wander through it, scared half silly. This cemetery has long since been covered over by piles of dirt when a nearby field was plowed up. Unless you knew it was there before, you'd never know there was a family cemetery there. I've been told that the cemetery may be part of my Grandma Riner's ROWELL line, but I've never seen any listing of this cemetery. Is anyone else familiar with it? Carol Riner Everett __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chrisandharley2007 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.emanuel/1675.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have never seen anything like it in my life. I do wonder if the county could have something done about it. I believe you are right about it being the scott cemetary. There has got to be some survivors some where. there is no sign to let you know theres a cemetary there. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
There must be many old abandoned cemeteries in the area. One being the Martin cemetery which is also off US1 in the Lexsy area. Are there any cemetery books that may list who is buried in the small cemetery which was on the Martin property or Olivers which were in the same area since abt 1817? Thanks Bobbie Thompson Connor **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)