Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....R.H. Stokes September 1911 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles [email protected] January 18, 2004, 12:07 am The Butler Herald, September 19, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, September 19, 1911 Page Three Mr. R.H. Stokes, Buena Vista Mr. J.G. Stokes, of this city, was summoned Thursday to Buena Vista to attend the burial service of his brother, Mr. R.H. Stokes, who was widely known and highly esteemed in Taylor County. The friends of Mr. Stokes were shocked and very much grieved upon learning of his death. The facts concerning his short illness and death is told in the following account appearing in the Marion County Patriot Friday: “Early Wednesday morning a telephone message announced that Mr. R.H. Stokes was seriously sick with something like cramp colic and requested his son to bring a physician as soon as possible. The family of Mr. Stokes wanted to be with him in his sickness and taking Dr. Drane with them in an automobile hurried to the turpentine still in the northwest part of the county, but when they arrived there they found him dead.” “The afternoon before he was talking over the telephone to his wife and seemed to be well, but after that it appears he took something like colic and a Negro man waited on him, giving him colic medicine. About midnight he became easy and dismissed the Negro who went to his cabin to rest. In the morning the Negro came to see about him and found him unconscious. The Negro then jumped on a horse and ran over to Judge Noell’s about a mile distant for help, but before Mr. Noell arrived he had expired.” This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb

More names. begin 181-189 Geo. Sumpter Co. July 12th 1851 The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by experience Martha Page 2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother H. H. Sims lerning he had joined Pondtown church difmifs the case non new mater N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. August 10th 1851 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2 cawled for references, none 3 cawled for new mater, when brother M. Monk was reported for non attendence and a commity appointed to wait on him and report at our next conference. commity C.L. Battle, D. Owin, E.D. Eason Also elected brothers Isack Hart and C.L.Battle to represent us in our next afsociation Georgia Sumpter Co. September 12, 1851 The Baptis Church of at Ebenezer met in Conference, brother J. U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter and experience: Edmund Jackson Julian Jackson Margaret Powers John Jackson Permlia Jackson Mariah Antinet Dickson Mary Derrisow Elizabeth Owens Sarah Owins Katharine Jackson Penelope Wigins Mary Hart Rebeca Eason Carah Purifoy Mary Kiser Sarah Kiser Elizabeth Wells James Purifoy Elbert Scofiield Thomas Owens Edward Neuman Mary Clements Sarah Clements Sarah Battle Matelda Thompson Margian Countraman Samuel Hart Thomas L. Dickson G__y Thompson Peter the property of McBride Rebe_ the property of Cottle Cherry the property of Cottle July the property of Hart Cupit the property of Hart Pheby the property of Hart Sandy the property of Daniel 2 cauld for references toock up the case of brother Monk cauld upon the commity who reported favourably N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. Oct 10 1851 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member,none 2 cawled for references, none 2 cawled for new matter, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. Nov 8 1851 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother J. U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for ther reception of members, none cawled for references, none cauled for new mater when Sister Anna King, Mary Kastin, Elbert Scofield, Margaret Scofield cawled for leters of dismifsion which was granted John W. Jackson Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. Dec 13 1851 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none cawled for references, none no new mater N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. Jan 10 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none cawlled for references, none no new mater N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. 7 Feb 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, none 2 cauled for references, none no new mater N.A. Purifoy Clk Geo. Sumpter Co. March 13th 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference,brother J.U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for reception of members, recieved by leter brother Morris Ansley as a deacon , sisters Nancy Baker, Elizabeth Ragan, Sarah Jane Ragan 2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother Jame Davison for non attendence, on report of the commity think it bes to further wait on him. Appointed a commity to wait on him, John W. Jackson,C.L.Battle, McKey also prefered a charge against brother Edward Neuman for drunknefs and swarring, the above commity to wait on him granted a leter of dis___ to Joseph Albrit N.A. Purifoy Clk end 181-189

I thought we should try to find out more about the National Historic places listed for Marion County. If anyone has some ideas about how to do this, please do help us out!! This is the one that Norma Wilkinson has been trying to get a photo of. (She's going to share more about the families.... but now I'm curious about who really put this on the National Registry and more about the history. I believe that the Registry would have a history -- does anyone know??) When I looked for Friendship on the map... I noticed that there was one for Sumter County (not too far from the Marion Co border). Could this be the location --- or perhaps it is IN Marion, but with a post office for Sumter?? (don't know if that is likely though) ===== Since this one was added in 1984 (that's so recent, you'd think we could find out more about it).... I'm guessing that Champion is the first owner -- 1825 -- if this is correct this was even before the 1827 land lottery... 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899 (these are the DATES listed) Champion-McGarrah Plantation (added 1984 - Building - #84001156) Also known as Merritt Farm Off GA 30, Friendship Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Greek Revival Area of Significance: Agriculture, Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic Historic Sub-function: Agricultural Outbuildings, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling

Friends, I have just received my copy of "A History of Marion County, Georgia, Motherland of Many" by Rena S. Cobb and am astonished at all the information in it. It is about the size of a Sears-Roebuck catalog with index of names including first names, a lot of quality pictures, but most important to me all the names from so many sources. Some of my folks did not stay in the county many years but others did and it is such a thrill finding information on them. As TV says, "Order Now." Contact me and I'll give your ordering information: [email protected] Norma Ennis Wilkinson

begin 171-180 Saturday Feb 1_ 1850 The baptis Churh of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart Mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none call for referances, non A. Purifoy CLK March and April minute mis laid but nothing of importence in them the saim as the above Saturday March 9th 1850 The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved by leter brother John H. Purifoy and Eleza Purifoy his wife 2 called for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday June 12 1850 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for reception of mem(bers), recieved by leter brother Calib Owens and Sister Mary Owins 2 cawled for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday July 1850 The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother C.L. Battle mod open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none no references N.A. Purifoy Clk August Conference the saim Brother I. Hart mod N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Oct 12 1850 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none cawled f(or) references took up the case of cawling our pastor and laid it over until next conference brother Green Davison relates a case of grievence which was taken up and laid over until next conference I. Hart mod N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Nov 9 1850 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none 2 called for references, toock up the case of cawling our pastor when brother Isaac Hart was unanimously chosen also the case of brother Green Davison and forgive him N.A. Purifoy Clk Dec conference mislaid Saturday Jan 11 1851 the baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved non cawled for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk February conference mis laid Saturday April 12th 1851 The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother _. W. Jackson mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter Sister Gillen Owens by leter called for references, none the church being destitute of a pastor cawled upon brother Fletcher to serve us the remainder of this year upon which we have selected a commity to wait upon him, commity C.L. Battle, E.D. Eason, N.A. Purifoy brother E. Wills cawles for a leter of dismifsion which was granted N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday May 1851 The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother C.L. Battle mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved non cawled for reference, the commity being cawled upon reports that brother Fletcher promises to serve us the remainder of this year John A. Purifoy Clk Saturday June 8th 1851 The Baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved non cawled for references, non new mater, we appoint a commity to see brother H.H. Sims to know why he retains his leter from us N.A. Purifoy Clk end 171-180

Marion County GaArchives Marriages.....Mina Wooten - Clarke Duncan March 9 1911 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles [email protected] January 13, 2004, 11:06 pm The Butler Herald, February 14, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, February 14, 1911 Page Four Local Paragraphs Friends of the contracting parties throughout this section of the state will be interested in the following announcement, which has been made public in Buena Vista. “Mrs. Anna P. Wooten, of Buena Vista, Ga., announces the engagement of her daughter, Mina, to Mr. Clarke Duncan, of Buena Vista, the wedding to take place March 9, at the First Methodist Church. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Searching for info. on Peter MAY b. c1765-1775 VA or NC; d. aft 1822 Marion Co, GA. To whom was he married? Parents? More accurate dates? One son, Peter MAY, was b. c1799 Brunscombe or Anscon Co, NC; d. c1866 Coffee Co, AL; m. Elizabeth WINDHAM 22 Nov 1833 Warren Co, GA. Any help on this MAY line? Much thanks for any help. Donna Wall in GA

Searching for parents, siblings or any info. on Frances E. MOTES b. c1840 AL; m. James F. MAY 23 Nov 1855 Elba, Coffee Co, AL; d. aft 1915 possibly in Santa Rosa Co, FL. Any help with this MOTES line? Donna Wall in GA

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/marion/cemeteries/sheppard.txt This is what we have on-line for this Cemetery. Can you tell me more about John Wall When he lived ? died? married? Probably there were Sheppards buried there --- thus the name. Although some cemeteries took the name from the present owner. If you know of Sheppard that should be listed, send me the info, and I'll add it to the file as "probable burial, no tombstone) At 12:25 PM 1/7/2004 -0700, you wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: Sheppard, Wall >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/625 > >Message Board Post: > >The Wall-Sheppard Cemetery is located near Tazwell on the back of Mrs. >Lessie Owens property. John Wall C.S.A. is buried there as well as several >unmarked graves. Does anyone have any information about this cemetery or >who else is buried there? > > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Jimmie Brown 1911 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles [email protected] January 12, 2004, 12:14 am The Butler Herald, July 11, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, July 11, 1911 Page Four Neighboring County Items Marion County Patriot Uncle Jimmie Brown died at his home near Corinth church on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock and was buried in the family burying ground near the church on Monday. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

My apologies to you all. I'm not sure what happened to the previous transmission of this list. I did not send an attachment but that is what I got back. I try again. Harris > begin Another Undated Membership List, after 1850 > > 1 Marian Reed > 2 Sarah Jackson > 3 Prifsilla Kid > 4 Macy Kid > 5 Julian Jackson > 6 Elizabeth Battle > 7 Elizabeth Derrisaw > 8 Sarah Neuman > 9 Martha Battle > 10 Artha Battle > 11 Elizabeth Clements > 12 Eliza Mets > 13 Lucy Kiser > 14 Mary W. Purifoy > 15 Mary Owins > 16 Eliza Purifoy > 17 Martha Green > 18 Gillin Owins > 19 Permelia Jackson > 20 Sarah E. Purifoy > 21 Sarah Walls > 22 Mary Derrisaw > 23 Mary Kiser > 24 Sarah Kiser > 25 Mary Hart > 26 Sarah Battle > 27 Penelope Wiggins > 28 Maatilda Thompson > 29 Margian Countra__n > 30 Julan Jackson > 31 Margaret Powers > 32 Elizabeth Owins > 33 Nancy Baker > 34 Elizabeth Ragin > 35 Sarah Jane Regin > 36 Elizabeth Ragin > 37 Ann Mets > 38 Ebaline Walls > 39 Leury Tison > 40 Elizabeth Crutchfield > Mary Barlow > Mahala Barlow > Manda Barlow > > end females > > > begin males > > > > May 14th (no year written) > > C.L. Battle > John W. Jackson dismissed by letter > Green Davidson > Abner Jackson > Mikiel Derisaw > Binam Reed > Ellington Battle > N. A. Purifoy > Isaac Hart > Calib Owins > John A. Purifoy > Samuel Hart > Edmon Jackson > Alfred Ragin > Wm. Roberds > James Clemants > John Owins > Wm. Walker dismissed by letter > Joseph Clements > Wm. Clements > Anderson Barlow > Thomas Barlow > John E. Barlow > John T. Barlow > Garland M. Barlow > William Roberts > Barlow > > end Males

Since we are getting into the 1850's soon, I send this membership list, both males and females. As you can see, it is undated but thought to be close to 1850. As regards the last set of minutes, the question of sporting got a very large response. The beliefs ranged from something akin to putting on airs to fornication, with much gambling in between. I haven't any idea of the correct definition in this context but had a hunch that it might have involved gambling. Thank all of you who endeavored to seek out the answer. Ernie Jones even consulted a 1913 Webster's Dictionary. Webster felt it was gambling. Who knows. Harris begin Membership List undated, but appears on the page after the 1850 List Males Names 1 C.L. Battle 2 E.D. Eason dis by leter 3 Wm. T. Eason dis by leter 4 John W. Jackson 5 James Davison dis by leter 6 Green Davison 7 Abner Jackson 8 Daniel Owins dis by leter 9 Mikiel Derrisaw 10 Freemon Allen dis by leter 11 Binam Reed 12 Ellington Battle 13 N. A. Purifoy 14 Isaac Hart 15 Calib Owins 16 John A. Purifoy 17 William McK_y 18 John Jackson excommunicated 19 Edward Neuman excommunicated 20 James H. Purifoy 21 Elbert ___field dis by leter 22 Thomas Owins dis by leter 23 Samuel Hart 24 Thomas L. Dickson dis by leter 25 G__y Thompson excommunicated 26 Edman Jackson 27 Morris Ansley dis by leter 28 James Williams dis by leter Nealey McNeal dis by leter X Simon Ragin dis by leter X Alfred Ragin Thomas Davidson dis by letter X Wm Roberds James Clements Daniel Aycock dis by leter X John Owins Wm. Walker end of Males begin Females Females Names 1 Maryan Reed 2 Elizabeth Eason dis by leter 3 Sarah Jackson 4 Hannah Allen dis by leter 5 Prifsilla Kid 6 Mary(or Macy) Kid 7 July Jackson 8 Elizabeth Battle 9 Delila Wells dis by leter 10 Carreline Owins 11 Elizabeth Derriso 12 Sarah Neuman 13 Martha Battle 14 Artha Battle 15 Elizabeth Clements 16 Eliza Mets 17 Lucy Kiser 18 Katharine Andrues dis by leter 19 Mary W. Purifoy 20 Maray Owins 21 Elisa Purifoy 22 Martha Green 23 Gillin Owins 24 Permelia Jackson 25 Rebeca Eason dis by leter 26 Mariah A. Jackson dis by leter 27 Sarah E. Purifoy 28 Mary Davison dis by leter 29 Sarah Clements 30 Sarah Owins dis by leter 31 Elizabeth Wells dead 32 Mary Derrisaw 33 Mary Kiser 34 Sarah Kiser 35 Mary Hart 36 Sarah Battle 37 Penelope Wiggins 38 Katharine Jackson dis by leter 39 Matilda Thompson 40 Margean Countra___ 41 Julia Jackson 42 Margaret Powers 43 Elizabeth Owins 44 Nancy Baker 45 Elizabeth Ragan 46 Sarah Jane Ragan 47 Susan Williams dis by leter end Females

Now there are a few things of interest in these minutes. One item that is of interest to me is the term "sporting." Does anyone know what this is that brother Eli Clark is charged with? begin 165-170 Saturday July 7th 1849 The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother John Jackson mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, none cawled for references, none C.L.Battle Clk Saturday August 12th 1849 The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none cawled for references, none cawled for new mater, brother Eli Clark is charged with sporting. We appoint as a commity N.A.Purifoy, John W. Jackson and C.L. Battle as a commity to talk with him appointed N.A. Purifoy to prepair a leter to bee red at our next afsociation N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Sept 8th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter our beloved brother Isaac Hart as a minister of the gospel Toock up references the case of Eli Clark continued we send $1.25 cts for minuets Sister E. Golding is charged with unchristian like conduck, we appoint brothers Austin Clark, N.A. Purifoy, Mikel Derrisaw as a commity to see the sister report beeing in circulation that brother Edmun D. Easan had traded on the Saboth, the brother braught up the case themsilf and after giving the cause of so doing the case was toock up and deferd until our next miting elected delogates to represent us in our afsociation who ar I. Hart, C.L. Battle, D. Owens in case of failure N.A. Purifoy CLK The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by restoration _?_ R. Battle 2 cawled for references, tuck up the case of brother Eli Clark, laid over also the case of Sister E. Golding was continued and another commity was appointed to wait on the sister also the case of brother E. _?_ Eason when he guive the church Satisfaction Sister Mariah Cooper cawled for a leter of difmision, granted went into the chois of a Minister for the insuing yer when brother I. Hart was unanimously chozen a contribution of $22.00 was made up for moderator C. L. Battle CLK Saturday December 5th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother _?_ W. Jackson moderator 1 open the door of the church for reception of member, none 2 cawled for references when the case of brother Eli Clark was taken up and the satisfyed toock up the case of sister E. Golding and after hering from the commity she was expelled 4 brother Austin Clark and family and brother Eli Clark and wife, brother James Davis and wife caweled was granted brother Thomas Waters came forward with an acknowledgement and was restord to fellowship brother Waters and wife cawled for leters, was granted N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Jan 12th 1850 The baptist Church of Christ met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church of the reception of members, recieved by leter brother Calib Owens and sister Mary Owins his wife 2 cawled for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk end 165-170

BlankWe have a new addition to the Marion County Vital Statistics Archives. Liz Robertson was kind enough to transcribe the 1919 Death Index for Marion Co. This was a tedious job and I know it will be a great deal of help to many. The file can be viewed at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/marion/vitals.html Thank you, Liz. Harris

Debbie Moore has sent us some more Ebenezer Church minutes. Things are a little slow in this group of minutes. They can't all be winners. Thank you for these Debbie. I know the amount of work was the same. begin 157-164 Saturday Dec 9th 1848 The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference open the door of the church for the reception of members, none cawled for refferences cawled upon brother I. Hart for an answer whether he would serve as our pastor the insuin year when he answered in the affirmative I. Hart Mod N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Jan 13th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ a Ebinezer met in conference, brother Isaac Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none called for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday February 10th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none cawled for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday March 10th 1849 The Baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother Isaac Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none Called for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday April 7th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother C.L. Battle mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none Called for references, none elected delogates to reprizent us in our general meeting, elected brothers C.L.Battle, D. Owins, E. Eason in case of failure N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday April 7th 1849 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother C.L. Battle mod 1st open the door of the church for the reception of members, none cawled for references Brother Hartwel Sims beeing present guive the church full satisfaction elected C.L.Battle, Daniel Owins, E.D. Eason to repizent us in our general meting N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday May 12th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, none cawl for references, none no new maters N.A. Purifoy Clk June 9th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, none cawled for reference, none N.A. Purifoy Clk end 157-164

I am working on a pension application for J.H. Morrison (John, I think) and his widow. I have become puzzeled by the relationship between John Morrison and his wife Safronia Morrison. It appears that Safronia Morrison was priviously married to Hugh Morrison and that her maiden name was Safronia Hickson/Hixson. Does anyone know the relationship between Hugh Morrison and J.H. Morrison? And, what happened to Hugh Morrison? Harris

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Military Records.....A.J. Melton January 1 1904 Civilwar - Pension Co. A, 2nd Ga. Cavalry ************************************************ 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: H HillC [email protected] January 7, 2004, 5:36 pm Notations in this file indicated that it was transfered to Schley from Marion County. FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS State of Georgia Schley County Personally appears A.J. Melton of Schley County, State of Georgia, who, being duly sworn, says on oath that he is a bona fide citizen and resident of said county and state, and has resided in said state continuously ever since the "all my life;" that he is 71 years old and by occupation a farmer, that he enlisted in the military service of the Confederate States during the war between the states and served for the term of 3 years in Company A, of 2nd Regiment of Georgia Cavalry; that his physical condition is as follows: old and infirm, unable to do any thing to earn a living, that his property consists of the following items: 00/100, No property, of the value of 00/100 dollars, that by reason of his physical condition and poverty, he is unable to support himself by his own exertion or labor, and that he receives no pension but the one herein applied for. Deponent desires to participate in the benefits of the Act, approved December 15th, 1894, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and makes application for the pension to which he is entitled for the year 1904. I have heretofore as a resident of Marion County been allowed a pension for the year 1903. A.J. Melton (his mark) Sworn to and subscribed before me. this the 1st day of January 1904. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. Add'l info: Later filings indicate his date of birth as 14 Oct. 1834. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Military Records.....Mrs. E.A. Mathis widow of Wm. A. Mathis February 20 1901 Civilwar - Pension Co. K. 12th Ga. Inf. ************************************************ 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: Harris H [email protected] January 7, 2004, 4:21 pm QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANT State of Georgia Schley County Mrs. E.A. Mathis of said state and county, desiring to avail herself of the Pension allowed to Indigent Widows of Confederate Soldiers, under Act of General Assembly, passed __________ 1900, hereby submits her proofs, and after being duly sworntrue answers to make to the following questions, deposes and answers as follows: 1. What is your name and where do you reside? Mrs. E.A. Mathis Schley Co., Ga. Ellaville, Ga. 2. How long and since when have you been a esident of this state? Resident this state since 1837. 3. When and where were you born? Born Macon Co., Ga. 1837. 4. When and where was your husband born--state his full name and when were you and he married? Born Macon Co., 1833 William E. Mathis, married 1852. 5. When and where, and in whatcompany and regiment did your husband enlist or serve during the war between the states? Married 1852, Macon Co., Ga., Enlisted 12th Ga. Reg. Company K. 6. How long did your husband serve in said company and regiment? Served for (2) two years. 7. When and where did your husband's company and regiment surrender and was discharged? At close of war. 8. Was your husband present at the time and place when his company and regiment surrendered? He was not. 9. If not whith his command at surrender, state clearly and specifically where he was, when he left command, for what cause and by what authority? He was at home (smudged--could be Macon or Marion) County, Ga. on furlough. 10. When and where did your husband die? Schley County, Ga. 1867. 11. Which of the following grounds do you base your application for pension, viz: First--Age and poverty; Second--Infirmity and poverty, or Third-- Blindness and poverty? On first, age and poverty. 12. If upon the first ground, stste how long you have been in such a condition that you cannot earn your support. If upon the second, give a full and complete history of the infirmity and its extent. If upon the third, state whether you are totally blind, and when and where you lost your sight? Past (2) two years. 13. What has been your occupation since your husband's death? Have no occupation since my husband's death. 14. How much can you earn gross, by your own exertion or labor? Very little if any. 15. What property, real or personal, or income do you have or possess, and it's gross value? Have no property, no income. 16. What property, real or personal, did you possess at death of husband or he left you and of the year 1899-1900, and what disposition, if any, by sale or gift have you made of same? Had no property at his death. Had no property 1899-1900. 17. In what counties did you reside in 1899 and 1900, and what property did you return for taxation? Schley County, Ga. Return no property. 18. How have you been supported since death of husband and especially in 1899 and 1900? Help from daughter. 19. How much did your support cost for both of those years and how much did you contribute by your own labor or income? Cost about $100.00, very little for two years. 20. What was your employment durinh 1899 and 1900--how much did you receive for each year? Had no employment 1899 & 1900. 21. Have you a family? If so, who composes such family? Give their means of support. Have they any lands or other property? Yes, one daughter, farming-- no land & no property. 22. Have you ever made an application for pension before? Never made application before. 23. How many applications have you made for a pension and under what class? This is the first application. Mrs. E.A. Mathis Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Feby. 1901. Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary of Schley County. QUESTIONS FOR WITNESSES State of Georgia Marion Coutny W.R. Attaway & C. pearson of said state and county havibg been presented as a witness in support of the application of Mrs. E.A. Mathis for a pension under the Act of _____ 1900, and after having been duly sworn true answers to make to the following questions, deposes and answers as follows: 1. What is your name and where do you reside? W.R. Attaway & C. pearson. 2. Are you acquainted with the applicant, Mrs. E.A. Mathis? If so, how long have you known her? I am. Known her for 30 years. 3. Where does she reside, and how long and since when has she been a resident of this state? Resides Schley Co., Ga. ever since I knew her. 4. When and where was she born? Macon, Co., Ga. 5. Were you ever acquainted with her husband? We were. 6. Where did he reside in 1861? In Marion County. 7. When and to whom was he married? to Mrs. E.A. Mathis. 8. When and where was he born? Macon Co., Ga. 9. How long have you known him? Since 1860. 10. When and where did William Mathis enlist in the war between the states, and in what company and regiment did he enlist and how do you know this? In 1861 (June) in Marion County. 11. Were you a member of the same company and regiment? (poor handwritting, looks like) in war (could be I was.). 12. How long did he perform regular military duty? About four years. 13. When and where was his company and regiment surrendered and discharged from service? At Appomattox C.H. in 1865. 14. Were you with the command when it surrendered? No. 15. Was William Mathis, the husband of applicant present? No. 16. If not present, where was he? He came home on sick furlough. Was never able to return to the ????? & died 2 years later from some sickness. 17. When and where did he leave his command? In Mount ?????, Va. For what cause? On acct. of sickness. By whose authority? Officer in command. How do you know all this? ?? ever? thin? & know it personally. 18. When and where did William Mathis die? Schley Co., Ga 1866. 19. Where did he reside at his death and how long had he been a resident of Georgia at his death? In Marion Co. All his life. 20. Do you of your own knowledge know tht applicant is the lawful widow of William Mathis? Only because they live together as man and wife. 21. Has she remained unmarried since her soldier husband's death, and is she his widow? She has ???? ???? a widow. 22. What property, effects or income has the applicant, if any, and how do you knowthis of your own knowledge? Has no property, because she is my near neighbor. 23. What property, effects or income did applicant possess in 1899 and 1900 and what disposition did she make of it? No Property. 24. Has applicant conveyed any property in last two years or given any away, if so what was it and to whom? Had no Property. 25. What is applicant's physical condition and her chances and ability to earn a support? old and very feeble, not able to do any kind of labor. 26. Is applicant able to earn a support at labor of any sort, if not why? Not able because she is old and feeble. 27. How was she supported for 1899 and 1900? By her daughter. 28. How much did applicant contribute to her support for last two years? Very little. 29. Give full and complete statement of applicant's physical condition? Old and infirm. 30. What interest have you in the recovery of this pension by the applicant? None. W.R. Attaway C. Pearson C.L. Bulles (?) J.W. Souter ?. E. Oliver (his mark) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of Feby. 1901. W.E. Butt, Ordinary of Marion County. AFFIDAVITS OF PHYSICIANS State of Georgia Schley County Personally before me comes Dr. C.G. Jones and Dr. J.N. Cheney both known to me to be reputable physicians of said county, who, being severally sworn, say on oath that thy have examined carefully Mrs. E.A. Mathis, applicant for a pension under Act of 1900, and after such personal examination say that her physical condition is that: She is old and infirm, suffering from lung trouble and severe cough and rendering her unable to labor or earn a living at anything. and we have no interest in said pension if allowed. C.G. Jones, MD J.N. Cheney, MD Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Feby. 1901. Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary, Schley County. Add'l info: Subsequent refilings of the pension application indicate that Wm. E. Mathis died 7 Jan 1867 from congestion of the lungs. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 8.8 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sheppard, Wall Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/625 Message Board Post: The Wall-Sheppard Cemetery is located near Tazwell on the back of Mrs. Lessie Owens property. John Wall C.S.A. is buried there as well as several unmarked graves. Does anyone have any information about this cemetery or who else is buried there?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WALL, TOOKE, COOK, MADDOX, YELVERTON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/355.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Jack - I have much information to share with you if you are interested. James Madison Wall was born July 12, 1871 and died June 14, 1956, he married twice...first to Mattie Maddox and had Ernest and Lant. Second marriage was to Annie Bell Yelverton and he then had James Bryant Wall, Henry W. Tippy Wall and Royce Bell Wall.....James Madison was the son of George Washington P. Walls who was born Jan 1836 in Muscogee CO GA and died March 1902 in Columbus GA. He married Martha Amanda E. Cook, May 6, 1866 in Muscogee Co GA. She was b July 1835 and died aft 1920. Children to this union were George W., James Madison, Hattie, Anna and Grigsby Thomas. George Washington P. Walls was brother to my ancestor Jesse Wall. Both were childrne of Jesse Walls and the widow Sarah Tooke. As I say, I have much to share with you.....if you are interested. We have a small family reunion every 3-4 months in Marion COunty, and will be going again in late Feb or early March. We are cleaning ! up the Union Baptist Church Cemetery where Jesse (Jr.) is buried along with many of his children....we would be happy to have you along if you are interested. There are going to be about 30 or so this next time I think.....Mostly Wall descendants. Trish Elliott-Kashima, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 (This is not the bible I am searching for - the one I am looking for is Jesse Wall and his descendants (Jr.)