This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PaulReeves94 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I spent a LOT of time at Crystal Lake and its surroundings as a teenager in the period 1950-1952. Me and two fishing and hunting buddies camped, hunted squirrels, fished, explored, and had a whale of a good time. There was always a bit of mystery about the place, and that intrigued us. I remember that we camped there once in very cold weather, and the owner came to our camp and invited us to stay free in one of his cabins which had a stove. We were very grateful for his generosity, as we were almost frozen by that time. We caught a lot of nice bass and bream in the lake, and visited another nearby lime sink lake that was very small. I recall its name as "Opal Lake," or at least that's what we called it. There was also a spooky swamp lake back in the woods named "Devil's Den," but if it had fish in it we never caught them. Our last haunt was an old fishing cabin on the Alapaha River way back in the woods, where we camped a time or two. We heard all kind of stories about peopl! e drowning in Crystal Lake, and one story even had a Navy diver coming there to search for a body. If there's anyone living who knows the full story about this lake, I would sure like to read it, and see the pictures Mandy and Gloria mentioned earlier in this thread. I'm attaching an aerial picture of the lake someone sent me not long ago - a sad sight for a lake once so beautiful. Paul reeves1@bellsouth.net 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.

Anyone connected to or descended from Turner please make contact. I descend from David Turner born abt 1799 GA that shows up in IRWIN Co in 1840's and later. Contact George Turner at GDTurner@Webtv.net

Mrs. Higgins, Contact George Turner Irwin Co Lookup for BISHOP Info (GDTurner@Webtv.net)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lizhiggins11 Surnames: BISHOP Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1250/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON BISHOP FAMILY,WITH NAMES OF MATTHEW W.BISHOPAND WIFE MARTHA E, MITCHELCISELLE BISHOP,ALGENIA,LIZZIE ANNIELEE,MARY AND WILLIAM.ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREAT 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.

I am looking for information on James M. Statham who was born May 9, 1817 in Georgia. He married a Sarah Johnson who was born around 1825. I now believe he might have been born in Irwin County. I have no information on his parents and would love to find out who they were. Any help you could be would be greatly appreciated. Katie Statham k_statham@sbcglobal.net

New Books have been added to the DMK Heritage website (my commercial site) go to http://www.dmkheritage.com/store/ in the middle of the page is Free Small Books click on the "here". This will take you to another page, click on the "Gallery" on the left side below "Links". Choose the book you want click on it .....then you have the choice to download (this is best) bar on top OR, you can view it online...... bottom "slideshow". Free Books In Gallery: GA History of Crisp Co. DAR 1916 History of Washington Co. by Ella Mitchell, 1924 N. C. Marriage Bonds of Tryon County NC from 1769-1870. Friends Records of Births and Deaths, Cane Creek, NC St. Bartholomew’s Parish, NC Bertie Co. Wills (1795-1840 abt.) NCHGR Bertie Co. Marriages 1762-1834 (1809-1819 missing) NCHGR S. C. Annals and Parish Register of St. Thomas - St. Denis SC St. James Church, Goose Creek, SC 1706-1909 Marriage Notices in SC & American General Gazette Chronicles of St. Mark’s Parish Santee Circuit Williamsburg Township, SC. French & Swiss Protestants in Charleston the Santee, SC Naturalization Records 1695-96 Vestry of St. Matthew’s Parish, SC 1769-1838 History of Grandal Shoals (Cherokee & Union Co., SC History of Fairfield Co., SC by Ederington The Parish of St. Michael, SC South Carolina in the Rev. War. by A. Southron Tenn. History of Overton County, Tenn. by Goodpasture. Reminiscences of Early Settlements & Settlers of McNairy Co., Tenn. by Gen. Marcus Wright Va. Lunenburg County, Va. Wills 1746-1825 Frederick Parish, Va. 1744-1780, Churches, Chapels, etc. Revolutionary Soldiers and Sailors for Northampton Co., VA Virginia Wills Before 1799 by Wm. M. Clemens Historical Sketches of “Old Bruton Church” Williamsburg, Va. Williamsburg Wills Abt. 1750-1825 Old Surry, Va. History of Hampton & Eliz. City Co. Va. Tyler 1922 Scotch-Irish in the Valley of Virginia by Waddell Penn. Penn. Marriages Prior to 1799 W. Va History of Marion Co., W. VA. by Geo. A. Dunnington Sketches of Wood Co. W. VA by S. C. Shaw S-I Scotch-Irish in America by Dinsmore Scotch-Irish in the Valley of Virginia by Waddell Doris

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gor117 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I read on the net that they closed it after someone got the idea to bring two busloads of innercity kids from atlanta and two of them drowned. And that ended a great place to relax 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: gor117 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.4.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a like to treasure hunt as a hobby and I am sure that there are loads of rings and coins in that beach sand. I wish someone could organize a detecting event one weekend for people with metal detectors to have a great time. the last Sattellite map I saw of the lake showed that it was down almost nothing. Thats even better for the treasure hunters who can scan sand that had been under water for many years.I used to live in Fitzgerald back in the 70s and 80s. If anyone wants to contact me they can email me at gor117@yahoo.com. I'm related to Warren Rowe and used to hang out at bills place 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: sheilar194 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.1.1.3.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I enjoyed going to Crystal Lake as a child - teenage years. My mother has pictures of me taken in 1973 (I was 3 years old) with my dad holding me and you can see lots of little fish swimming all around. I saw it change through out the years. I can remember what seemed like hundreds and hundreds of people everywhere. I remember the challange to swim out to the wooden docks. I guess the last time I went was around 1988 when I was a senior in high school. It was a great place to go and so many memories were made. I would love to go by and visit what is left. I wonder if you can still drive back there. Does anyone know? Sheila 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: tprimos Surnames: Gay Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/754.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for a James Aurthur Gay who lived in Georgia. He was grandfather to my 2x grandfather of the same name. I know little else, as the name was given in an article about my 2x grandfather who lived from June 1884-1985. 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: nancy1260 Surnames: Mobley/Gray Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1249/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for marriage record for George J. MOBLEY to Elizabeth GRAY. They appear in the 1880 Irwin Co census as man/wife with two daughters: Sarah (1876) and Julia (1878). They do not appear in the 1900 census as man/wife. There is an Elizabeth Mobley (b Jan 1864, which does not agree with Elizabeth b 2 Apr 1856) who is a widow with 5 sons all born after the 1880 census. Could this be the wife of George J. Mobley, who might have died? I did not find a tombstone for him in the Irwin Co Cem book; however, there is one for a Lizzie G. Mobley at Brush Creek Cem giving a birthof 2 Apr 1856 and death 13 Feb 1940. Are these all the same Elizabeth Gray Mobley? All help appreciated. 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.

I would like to contact descendants of August and Mattie Weber Deimel who immigrated from Gibson County, IN to Fitzgerald, GA. Descendants of August Deimel 1 August Deimel d: Aft. 01 Nov 1941 in Probably Fitzgerald, Georgia .. +Mattie Weber d: Aft. 29 May 1939 in Probably Fitzgerald, Georgia .. 2 Herman J. Deimel b: 1900 in Fitzgerald, Georgia d: 09 Nov 1985 in Fitzgerald, Georgia .. 2 _______ Deimel d: Aft. 09 Nov 1985 .. 2 _______ Deimel d: Aft. 09 Nov 1985 .. 2 _______ Deimel d: Aft. 09 Nov 1985 Mike

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoelHewitt55 Surnames: NEWBERN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1248/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for the burial spot of my Revolutionary Soldier Thomas Newbern RS or his son by same name, I have read he is buried in Lone Pine cemetery but county was not mentioned If there is a Lone Pine and/or Newbern cemetery in YOUR county please contact me with location / directions etc Thanks Joel Newbern Hewitt 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: wtpaulk Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.1.1.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi butterfly5306 I grew up on Crystal Lake Rd. a couple of miles from the lake. I currently live in Ocilla. I enjoyed going there so much. I worked there for a summer as well. I would love any information and pictures you can provide. I would love to visit the lake again. wendyp@burlen.com 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: lucekay Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.1.1.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The wooden dock is where my daughter learned how to swim and she is 23 yrs old now. I think she was 5 or 6 yrs old then. 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: lucekay Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.1.1.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The lake closed down when a boy who couldn't swim made his way out to the wooden docks in the middle of the water and jumped off the other side that was deep and he drowned. I was taking my children there every weekend until they closed it. I have lots of pictures and this was just in the late 80's early 90's. Too bad one stupid person had to mess a good thing up for everyone else. 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.

PRESS RELEASE August 9, 2009     Elmer's Genealogy Library in Madison, Florida, established by Elmer C. Spear will be merging with the Huxford Genealogical Society Library in Homerville, Georgia in 2010.  The merged Library will be housed in Homerville, Georgia. This merger has already been approved by the Board of Directors of both libraries. The transfer of the contents of Elmer's Library, including over 30,000 books, nearly 4,000 rolls of microfilm, and over 10,000 sheets of mirofiche will start taking place as soon as the City of Homerville completes the renovation of the building that will house both libraries.   This merger will produce a genealogical library that's more than double the size of the existing Huxford Library.    The City of Homerville provides utilities as well as housing for the Huxford Genealogical Society Library and will continue to do so.   Since Elmer's Genealogy Library is a 501 (c) (3) corporation, the library building on Range Avenue in Madison will also be donated to the Huxford Genealogical Society. This decision to merge Elmer's Library with the Huxford Library was made to ensure the survival of Elmer's Genealogy Library into the future.  If you are a genealogist, you will really enjoy this new combination library.  After the merger, the new library will be the finest private genealogical library in the southeastern United States. There are two Bed and Breakfast establishments in Homerville and this small Georgia town, located between Waycross and Valdosta on US Hwy. 84, welcomes genealogists with open arms.  Genealogy draws a lot of out-of-town visitors to this small town which really appreciates it.  Homerville is easily reached from both I-10 and I-75.  See Map. Elmer's Genealogy Library members will be extended an invitation to transfer their membership to the new and larger library. The new library will be named the Folks Huxford and Elmer Spear Genealogical Library.  This new library will be managed by the Huxford Genealogical Society. Press Release:  August 9, 2009 Rob Noles Robert B. Noles rbnoles@bellsouth.net Project Administrator, Genetic Genealogy Projects Using Genetic Genealogy to prove our family trees Director, Huxford Genealogical Society & Library www.Huxford.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lmpowelljr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.1.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh and I forgot to mention, I imagine that it was quite expensive to keep the water going when the spring collapsed. 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: lmpowelljr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The gap between the first owners and the last was Pennington. He was a principal at one of the schools in Perry. That was in the 80s. It was rocking at that point, but I do not remember the skating or bowling portion. Then again, maybe my parents just opted not to take us there. We loved the water too much anyway. I do remember all of the slides. Especially the rampage (one with the heavy floats). I remember loving it so much and my Dad loving me so much that he carried both mine and his up the ramp. As for the insurance...it would be nice. But in today's society where people sue because their coffee is too hot...it's impossible to "swim/play at your own risk." Those were such good times. I miss Crystal Lake. 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.

Crystal Lake and Lake B was the place to go, it is a shame that the kids that grew up going to these places no longer have a place they can take their grand kids or kids  to show their old stomping grounds  What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset. - Blackfoot --- On Sun, 8/9/09, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrot From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [GAIRWIN] cystal lake/crystal beach waterpark To: GAIRWIN-L@rootsweb.com Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009, 7:29 PM This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lmpowelljr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The gap between the first owners and the last was Pennington.  He was a principal at one of the schools in Perry.  That was in the 80s.  It was rocking at that point, but I do not remember the skating or bowling portion.  Then again, maybe my parents just opted not to take us there.  We loved the water too much anyway.  I do remember all of the slides.  Especially the rampage (one with the heavy floats).  I remember loving it so much and my Dad loving me so much that he carried both mine and his up the ramp.  As for the insurance...it would be nice.  But in today's society where people sue because their coffee is too hot...it's impossible to "swim/play at your own risk."  Those were such good times.  I miss Crystal Lake. 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GAIRWIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message