Harris, I purchased Rena's book on one of my visits to Buena Vista last summer. It is an excellent book. I recommend Marion County researchers read it, even if it doesnt list their ancestors, for it gives one an excellent feel for the circumstance our ancestors lived in. I was able to ascertain why my great great grandfather left for Alabama. He had a lot of land that he had bought cheap, and some slaves. When Columbus opened up as a port for shipping cotton, the price of cotton went down, while the price of land and slaves went up. He reaped his profits and went west. I highly recommend the book. Dorothy Rhodes > > From: "Harris Hill" <[email protected]> > Date: 2003/12/07 Sun PM 02:08:33 EST > To: [email protected] > Subject: [GAMARION] A History of Marion County, Georgia > > I had a note from Rena Cobb, author of "A History of Marion County, > Georgia, Motherland of Many." She tells me that she has only a few copies > of her book remaining. This is a great reference piece and a quality book. > I use mine almost daily. It would make a wonderful Christmas gift for those > of us who research Marion county. It has an excellent index which uses > first names in addition to the surname. > > Here is the Table of Contents: (736 pages) > > I. EARLY HISTORY > Georgia History in Brief > First Georgians, the Indians > County Seats, Districts, and Officials > Marion County Courthouse > > II. TRANSPORTATION > Trails & Roads-Railroads > > III. GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS > Governmental Departments, Banks, Business-Agriculture-Industries > > IV. AROUND THE COUNTY > Towns-Communities-Post Offices-Places-Rural Scences-Historic > Buildings > > V. CHURCHES AND EDUCATION > > VI. ORGANIZATIONS & BIOGRAPHIES > Church and Civic-Community and County Services > Biographies and Autobiographies > > VII. HISTORIC GEMS & SPECIAL EVENTS > Special and Tragic Events > > VIII. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS > > IX. DEDICATIONS & MEMORIALS > > X. MEMORIES & POETRY > > XI. FAMILY HISTORIES > > APPENDICES > A. Veterans & Pensioners > B. Marriages, Wills, U.S. Census, Early Jurors > C. Cemeteries > > Rena's book can be obtained by writing to her or e-mail. The price is $60 > (including S & H) or $55 if you happen to be able to pick it up in Richland, > Ga. > > Rena S. Cobb > 3789 Seminole Rd. > Richland, Georgia 31825 > > [email protected] > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Don't forget, if you have things to add about these individuals, we'd love to hear from you. Harris begin #108 Saturday December the 7th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members and recieved none 2nd called for reference and took up a charge against Brother Ward for drunknefs and forgive him 3rd took up a charge against Brother Wm Clemens for drunknefs and excommunicated him 4th called for correspondence, none 5th Sister Melton called for a letter of dismifsion granted, _?_ called for also granted, Will the servant of _ M. Godley a letter of dismifsion Appleton H. Justice CCLK end # 108 begin #109 January the 11th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for reference 3rd Called for acknowledgements when Brother Joseph Clements came forward with one for drunknefs and was forgiven his fault 4th called for new matters 5th Brother Luther Suard called for a letter of dismifsion which was granted John W. Brown, Clerk Protem end #109 begin #110 February the 8th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, John Howel Moderator 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for reference 3rd Called for Acknowledgements 4 Called for new matters the church prefered a charge against Sister Carrel for unchristian conduct, excluded her from the church 5th prefered a charge against Brother H.H. Sims for non attendance and appointed a committee to site him to the next conference, Committee Davison, Wells and Deriso 6th A. H. Justice Clk end #110 begin #111 Saturday March the 8th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met inconference, John Howel Mod 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for correspondence and recieved from Friendship Brother A. Burk from Pond Town Brother B. Smith from Mount Carmel Brethren J. Sertherling and E. Jackson Appointed Correspondence to Friendship C.L. Battle and J. Davison to Pond Town A. H. Justice and G.B. Clark to Mt. Carmel J. Jackson and B. Watson 3rd Called for reference and took up a charge against Brother Sims for non attendance when he arose and satisfied the church 4th Called for Acknowledgements when Brother Joseph Clemens came forward and acknowledged having been drunk and after his promising to dring(drink) no more Spirits the church forgive him A.H.Justice CCk end #111

Marion-Cobb County GaArchives News.....Memories of War Times October 1908 ************************************************ 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 Hill [email protected] December 7, 2003, 5:33 pm Confederate Veteran Vol. XVI Oct. 1908 Confederate Veteran Vol. XVI Oct. 1908 MEMORIES OF WAR TIMES by Joe F. Williams, Walnut Grove, Miss. I joined the Confederate army in Company K (Joe Rodgers, captain), 5th Mississippi Regiment, at Chattanooga, Tenn. My first battle was that of Chickamauga, September 18-20, 1863. I was shot in the neck on the 19th. The bullet lodged in my body somewhere, and is still there. Jack Sanders saw me falling and caught me. The captain said, "let him alone," but he held on to me as if I had been his brother. He took me about two miles and made me a bed of straw. During the night the straw caught fire near me. Being paralyzed, I could not move; but I managed to wake him, and he kept me from burning. The next morning he returned to the command. I was taken to a field hospital, and thence Marietta, Ga. My father came and took me home. A few days after I got home, a paroled soldier, W.T. Edgeman, came to our home. He had been captured at Vicksburg. He stayed with us several months. His home was in Texas. He went back to the war with me and joined my company. We fought together in the "Rye Patch" battle, May 15, 1864. I should like to hear from him. He was a fine boy. The day I was eighteen, May 17, 1864, I rejoined the army. I did so just to be with my brothers. There were four of us in the same company. One was killed in that terrible battle at Franklin, Tenn. I lost my right arm near Atlanta July 22, 1864; then my fighting was over. But there came something worse; I was captured in thirty yards of the breastworks, and was hauled in a rough wagon about twenty miles to their field hospital, where my arm was amputated on the 26th. I suffered greatly. The wound became infested and they used turpentine as a disinfectant, which caused agony. On September 1, I was sent to the hospital at Marietta, Ga. A Yankee woman proposed to dress my arm every day if I would give her a ring that I was wearing. She got the ring. One day I was walking on the street when I met an old lady, "Grandma Calder." I went to her home every day. She gave me nice dinners and money. Two young ladies, the Misses White, lived near her. They were planning to get me out by dressing me in ladies' clothes, getting passes, and riding out of town, as they often did. Just then a Yankee called for me and said: "Johnnie, they sent for you to go back to the hospital." In two days I was sent to Atlanta, Ga., and put in prison, where I stayed about two weeks. They sent me to Chattanooga, Tenn., and there I was put in jail for three weeks. Then I went to Nashville, Tenn., and put in the penitentiary for three days. While we were on the train, a Yankee hung his haversack near me, and I was so hungry that I slipped a cracker just as easy and ate it as sly as a mouse. That was all the stealing I did during the war. They took me to Louisville, Ky., and after four days sent me to Camp Douglas, Ill. When we were inside the gate, we had to undress, even pull off our shoes and socks, in the snow, six inches deep, that they might know we had no arms. We were put in barracks. I was sick, and the doctor called to see me every morning. He would say: "Good morning, Mr. Williams. How do you feel this morning? Take one of these pills every two hours or take them all at once; it doesn't make any difference." I had mumps and smallpox, and did not want anything to eat; so I got along well on that line. We were sent from there March 15, 1865, to Baltimore, Md., and by boat on the Chesapeake Bay into the James River, twenty miles below Richmond. I took pneumonia and was sent to a hospital. I was so sick that I could not see, and could not get any medicine. Hamil McDonald told me that if we didn't get out soon, the Yankees would get us again. I didn't think I could walk, but I thought I would rather die on my way home than get in their hands again. So he got us a sixty days' furlough, and I walked a mile and a half to get a train. We went through North and South Carolina, and reached my old home where I was born, in Marion County, Ga. I weighed one hundred and thirteen pounds. I stayed with Uncle and Aunt Nancy Greene, who treated me as if I had been their own son. I was with them two months, until the surrender. I left for home June 1, and reached there the 10th. I went to school until I was twenty-two years old. I was married to Miss Fannie Hays, of Philadelphia, January 14, 1869. We had eight children, and six are living. Three daughters and one son are married, while one daughter and a son are unmarried. My wife died January 25, 1895. I was married to Miss Fannie Burnett, of Carthage, Miss., July 21, 1896. I was converted and joined Cumberland Presbyterian Church (where I expect to stay) in July, 1862. I have been an elder since 1866. I have attended five General Assemblies: at Evansville, Ind., Nashville, Tenn., Marshall, Mo., Springfield, Mo., and Dallas, Tex. I have been to four reunions of the old soldiers. At the first, in Atlanta, I visited the battle ground on which I lost my arm. I met some of Grandma Calder's family, but she was already numbered amongst the blessed. At the next, in Memphis, Tenn., I met Jackson Hudson, whom I hadn't seen in thirty- four years; then at New Orleans and next at Dallas. I hope all the veterans who read this are Christians, and that one day when we "pass over the river" we will rest beneath the shade of the trees. Additional Comments: There was a James Green mentioned the Marion History Book by Cobb as an early planter in the Brantley area. I don't know if that was in the Red Bone district or not. I have been unable to locate a Senator Green in my references, but I believe this is Uncle and Aunt Nancy Greene's household in the 1860 census. CENSUS YR: 1860 TERRITORY: GA COUNTY: Marion DIVISION: Redbone District REEL NO: M653-130 PAGE NO: 79 REFERENCE: 12 Sept 1860, L. W. Wall, Ass't Marshal 15 575 9999 Green Rebecca 70 F Domestic 400 1,015 N Carolina 16 575 9999 Green Morsey 73 F Domestic N Carolina X 17 576 9999 Green James, Sen. 63 M Farmer 1,500 4,390 N Carolina 18 576 9999 Green Nancy 57 F Domestic N Carolina 19 576 9999 Green Darcus 27 F Domestic N Carolina 20 576 9999 Green Thomas 20 M Farm Laborer Georgia X 21 576 9999 Green Mary A 20 F Domestic Georgia X This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 7.3 Kb

I had a note from Rena Cobb, author of "A History of Marion County, Georgia, Motherland of Many." She tells me that she has only a few copies of her book remaining. This is a great reference piece and a quality book. I use mine almost daily. It would make a wonderful Christmas gift for those of us who research Marion county. It has an excellent index which uses first names in addition to the surname. Here is the Table of Contents: (736 pages) I. EARLY HISTORY Georgia History in Brief First Georgians, the Indians County Seats, Districts, and Officials Marion County Courthouse II. TRANSPORTATION Trails & Roads-Railroads III. GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS Governmental Departments, Banks, Business-Agriculture-Industries IV. AROUND THE COUNTY Towns-Communities-Post Offices-Places-Rural Scences-Historic Buildings V. CHURCHES AND EDUCATION VI. ORGANIZATIONS & BIOGRAPHIES Church and Civic-Community and County Services Biographies and Autobiographies VII. HISTORIC GEMS & SPECIAL EVENTS Special and Tragic Events VIII. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IX. DEDICATIONS & MEMORIALS X. MEMORIES & POETRY XI. FAMILY HISTORIES APPENDICES A. Veterans & Pensioners B. Marriages, Wills, U.S. Census, Early Jurors C. Cemeteries Rena's book can be obtained by writing to her or e-mail. The price is $60 (including S & H) or $55 if you happen to be able to pick it up in Richland, Ga. Rena S. Cobb 3789 Seminole Rd. Richland, Georgia 31825 [email protected]

More Ebenezer minutes from Debbie Moore [email protected] begin #108 Saturday December the 7th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members and recieved none 2nd called for reference and took up a charge against Brother Ward for drunknefs and forgive him 3rd took up a charge against Brother Wm Clemens for drunknefs and excommunicated him 4th called for correspondence, none 5th Sister Melton called for a letter of dismifsion granted, _?_ called for also granted, Will the servant of _ M. Godley a letter of dismifsion Appleton H. Justice CCLK end # 108 begin #109 January the 11th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for reference 3rd Called for acknowledgements when Brother Joseph Clements came forward with one for drunknefs and was forgiven his fault 4th called for new matters 5th Brother Luther Suard called for a letter of dismifsion which was granted John W. Brown, Clerk Protem end #109 begin #110 February the 8th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, John Howel Moderator 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for reference 3rd Called for Acknowledgements 4 Called for new matters the church prefered a charge against Sister Carrel for unchristian conduct, excluded her from the church 5th prefered a charge against Brother H.H. Sims for non attendance and appointed a committee to site him to the next conference, Committee Davison, Wells and Deriso 6th A. H. Justice Clk end #110 begin #111 Saturday March the 8th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met inconference, John Howel Mod 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for correspondence and recieved from Friendship Brother A. Burk from Pond Town Brother B. Smith from Mount Carmel Brethren J. Sertherling and E. Jackson Appointed Correspondence to Friendship C.L. Battle and J. Davison to Pond Town A. H. Justice and G.B. Clark to Mt. Carmel J. Jackson and B. Watson 3rd Called for reference and took up a charge against Brother Sims for non attendance when he arose and satisfied the church 4th Called for Acknowledgements when Brother Joseph Clemens came forward and acknowledged having been drunk and after his promising to dring(drink) no more Spirits the church forgive him A.H.Justice CCk end #111

The Schley County News Thursday, May 4, 1893 No. 17 We are placed under obligations to Mr. W.E. Cheney for special courtesies. A dog belonging to Mr. Wells died Friday from what was supposed to be hydrophobia. Dr. T.G. Cheney has moved his office from the court house to his residence. See change in his ad. Mrs. L.W. Dixon rendered an elegant dinner to a number of her friends from Americus and Ellaville last Friday at her pleasant home at LaCrosse. A blind musician discoursing music from a banjo harp and other instruments attracted a good deal of attention on the streets this week. Maj. Baldwin is having a very pretty cottage completed on Railroad street and we hear that one of our most popular dry goods clerks has rented it and will begin house keeping. A small party chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory picniced at Dozier's mill Friday. The day was beautiful, and all voted it one of the most pleasant occasions of the season. Mr. A.C. Murray has a field of wheat near his home that will yield an abundant crop. It has headed out and will soon be ready for the reaper. There is more grain planted in this section than for years. Miss Emmie Baldwin went up to Columbus Monday to attend her sister who is quite ill. Mrs. Baldwin returned from a weeks visit there yesterday. It is with genuine regret that Mrs. Chipley's many friends hear of her continued illness. Mr. A.J. Hill has had a pump placed in the yard in rear of the livery stable and will have an abundant flow of water in easy reach of his stock. Mr. Peacock is also having one put up at the hotel with pipes arranged to carry the water through the house and to the barn. This convenient arrangement will be a great addition to our already well equipped hotel. Rev. Smith of the Howard circuit filled the Methodist pulpit last Sunday morning and evening. By special request he was induced to stay over and preach again Monday night. Good congregations attended each service and the earnest and eloquent remarks of the young preacher made a fine impression on all. Mr. Will Wright is among his old Ellaville friends this week. Mr. A.J. Hill went down to Americus Saturday on business. Mr. Ed Clark returned Tuesday from a short visit to Atlanta. Miss Julia Powell of the Plains is the charming guest of Mrs. R.C. Wells. Judge S. Montgomery and wife spent Sunday at their plantation near Ellaville. Rev. M.A. Phillips returned Monday from the District conference at the Plains. Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Scarborough, of Americus, visited relatives in town this week. Messrs. Zeke Wall, Jim Pilcher and Horace Steward (Stewart?) attended preaching at Prosperity near Butler Sunday. Misses Nell Davis and Nannie Dodson of Americus are pleasant visitors to their friends and relatives this week. Mr. E.B. Hornady went up to Atlanta Tuesday, to be an attendant at the marriage of Miss O'Keefe and Mr. Powers. Miss Lula Murphy is in Ft. Valley where she will be the guest of friends for several weeks and then go to Macon to attend commencement exercises. Messrs. W.D. Murray, C.L. Battle, E.B. Hornady, Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro, Mesdames Howe and Murray went up to Buena Vista Monday morning to attend the funeral of Dr. McMichael. Mrs. Foster, of Atlanta, is visiting her daughter Mrs. J.N. Cheney. Ben Mize, an Americus youth, reached Chicago on Sunday morning last having walked the entire distance in twenty nine days. Dr. J.R. McMichael died at his home in Buena Vista Sunday. The news of his death was a shock to friends in this community as it was thought he was convalescent. Dr. McMichael was a warm hearted christian gentleman recognizing always his duty to God and humanity. He leaves a large family and many mourning friends. His funeral was largely attended, his remains being interred with Masonic honors. Tender and sincere is the sympathy that goes out to the distressed family from many hearts in Ellaville. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Following is the programme of the Sabbath school convention of the Friendship association to be held with the Friendship Baptist church, Sumter county, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 24th and 25th of May. Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Prayer service conducted by W.R. Chapman. 10:30 a.m.--Organization. 11:00 a.m.--Introductory sermon by Dr. A.B. Campbell. 1:30 p.m.--Query: Are Sabbath schools as at present conducted, desirable? J.H. Corley. 3 p.m.--Query: How shall we secure the best results from Sabbath school work? Discussion opened by Dr. F.T. Mathis. 7 p.m.--Preaching by Dr. J.A. Griffin. Thursday at 9 o'clock--Query: What are the objects of the Sabbath schools? Discussion opened by Dr. A.B. Campbell. 10 a.m.--Sabbath school mass meeting conducted by T.C. Boykin. 11 a.m. Preaching by J.H. Corley. 1:30 p.m.--Query: Parental responsibility: its objects, its limits, its means, by S.E. Blitch. 7 p.m.--Preaching by T.C.Boykin. All Sabbath school workers of the Friendship association are cordially invited to attend. Those coming by rail will be promptly met at Americus and Plains, provided you notify me of your intention of coming that way. J.R. Daniel, president. end # 17

Need some help on this Rev. Soldier --- he's not listed in our cemeteries either... Shadrach Ellis b. 1760 d. c1851 Served in the North Carolina Militia from the Newbern District and later received a pension for his services. He drew land in the 1838 Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery as a Revolutionary War Soldier and resident of Cox's District in Talbot County. See: (1) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 331, 451. (2) Gone to Georgia, p. 75. (3) Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, p. 229. (4) Roster of Soldiers from North Carolina in the American Revolution, p. 334. Source: GEORGIA REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS' GRAVES, 2 volumes compiled by H. Ross Arnold, Jr. & H. Clifton Burnham, The Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, GA., 1993, purchased from Iberian Publishing Company, $39.95. ======Talbot County Census 1840 ======= Shadrack Ellis Jr Page 196 image 9 Virginia Crilley

We don't have a listing for a Menefee Cemetery ---apparently (from the book on GA Rev Sol) the cemetery is 1 mile from the Collinsworth Church. We do have the Collinsworth Church Cemetery on-line. I'm not finding any Menefee's buried in Talbot. So I was wondering if anyone could help me out by looking in the Rockaway Books to see what they say about the land and the cemetery. 5. George Menefee b. 1762 d. 12/6/1840 Served in the Virginia Troops. He drew land in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery as a Revolutionary War Soldier and resident of Jackson County. He received a grant of land for his services. Buried: Old Menefee Cemetery, 1 mile west of Collinsworth Church, on Dr. Philpot's place near Talboton. See: (1) Abstracts of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots. Reported to D.A.R. in 1949. (2) Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine. May '70, p. 563. (3) "Deaths of Revolutionary War Soldiers who died in Georgia and their Widows." (4) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 362. (5) Gone to Georgia, p. 66. (6) There was a Land: A Story of Talbot County, Georgia and Its People. =======Marriages in Talbot county === Menefee, Tatum married Rebecca Maugsser (?) 18 Dec 1832 C. Fisher, Min pg 21 Menefee, Richard married Sarah Robbins 25 Jan 1853 N.C. Tyner, L.E. pg C72 Menefee, Willis married Jane D. (B.) Ligon (Lygon) 24 Nov 1858 T.B. Russell, Local Elder MEC South pg C371 Researcher: Bobbie Baldree [email protected] Virginia Crilley

A god bit of these minutes are involved with discipline of the Church members. My, how church has changed. begin #105 Sept 7th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother J. Howell Mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd called for refferences, on Motion took up the case of Sister Sarah Jackson when the committee reported that the Sister yet wished a letter of Dismifsion after a full Investigation on the Subject, the Sister agreed to remain with us 3rd recd Corrispondance from Pond Town B.T. Smith from Mt. Carmel Chappell Hughs from Friendship J. _?_ T. _?_ 4th Appointed Corrispondance to Pond Town Brother C.L. Battle and others to Friendship Brother E. Wells and others 5th Appointed Deligates to the Afsociation Brother C.L. Battle, _?_ W. Brown, and G.B. Clark in case of failure, Agreed to send five Dollars for missionary purposes Two dollars for Minutes Jeremiah Southerlin Clk end #105 begin #106 October 12th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences when the letter to the association red(read) and recd 3rd A charge prefered against Brother Thomas Graham for Improper Conduct and after a full Investigation on the subject the church expelled the Brother from the fellowshipof the church 4th A charge prefered against Brother Nathaniel B. _?_ for improper Conduct, on motion appointed J.W. Brown, J.W. Jackson, J.Southerlin a committee to cite the Brother to our next confeence to answer the charge prefered agaisnt him 5th The church went into the choice of a preacher when Brother John Howell was elected 6th Appointed Brethren C.L. Battle, J.W. Brown, G.B. Clark to inform the Brother of his call 7th Brother _?_ Lee and wife and _?_ Watkins call fer letters of Dismifsion which was granted 8th On motion the Church Appointed a Building Committee John E. _?_ Cottle, Brethren E. Wells, _?_ Goff, D. _?_ , C.L. Battle Jeremiah Southerlin CCk end #106 begin #107 November 9th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Brother T.B. _?_ Mod 1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences, on motion took up the case of Brother Ingram and took the voice of the church on the Subject and expelled the Brother from the fellowship of the Church 3rd Called for new matters, none 4th A charge prefered against Brother John Ward for Drunknefs and other improper Conduct appointed Brethren C.L.Battle and J. Southerlin to cite the Brother to our next conference to answer the charge prefered against him 5th A charge prefered against Brother Wm Clemmond for drunknefs appointed Brethren G.B. Clark and D. Owens a committee to cite the brother to our next Conference to answer the charge prefered against him Brethren Shadrick-Meginta and wife, Sister Perm__ Ann Hughs, Sister Ingram, Isah Dickens, J. Southerlin an wife, Sister Graham called fer letters of Dismission which was granted 6th on motion the church went into the choice of a Clerk when Brother A. H. Justice was unanimously Elelcted Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk end #107

Marion-Schley County GaArchives News.....ForSale (E.B. Hornady) January 12 1921 ************************************************ 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 Hill [email protected] December 4, 2003, 6:08 pm The Atlanta Constitution The Atlanta Constitution January 12, 1921 ELM VIEW FARM FOR SALE 1400 ACRES in one body; three separate farms; well located, all under wire fence, on railroad, seven tenants, twelve good mules, 100 head cattle, 50 hogs, corn, hay, 40,00 feet lumber, wagons and all farm implements go with place at $35 per acre. Further Information write E.B. Hornady, Buena Vista, Ga. Note: E.B. Hornady was son of A.C. and Sarah E. Hornady of Schley Co. Additional Comments: Note: E.B. Hornady was son of A.C. and Sarah E. Hornady of Schley Co. Mother and sister Mary, later moved to Dawson in Terrell Co. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Schley-Marion County GaArchives News.....Sarah Hornady Birthday Tribute February 13 1916 ************************************************ 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 Hill [email protected] December 4, 2003, 5:43 pm The Atlanta Constitution The Atlanta Constitution February 13, 1916 NEWS OF WOMEN SARAH E. HORNADY CHAPTER The Sarah E. Hornady chapter, U.D.C., Ellaville, Ga., evidently believe that flowers put into the hands of the living count for more than the costliest offering laid on a casket or left to wither on cold marble. Surely nothing could have been more beautiful than the sending of seventy-nine pure white carnations (a blossom for each year) as a birthday offering to the gentile, old-fashioned woman whose name the chapter bears. One who has known Mrs. Hornady in her old home for many years says: "Her life is the simplest record of bright and brave forgetfulness of self. A gentle, womanly woman who through all the years has held to the highest ideals and traditions of the old south and whose influence has always been for the sweeter things of life." This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Dr. J.R. McMichael April 30 1893 ************************************************ 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 Hill [email protected] December 4, 2003, 3:02 pm The Schley County News Thursday, May 4, 1893 The Schley County News Thursday, May 4, 1893 Dr. J.R. McMichael died at his home in Buena Vista Sunday. The news of his death was a shock to friends in this community as it was thought he was convalescent. Dr. McMichael was a warm hearted christian gentleman recognizing always his duty to God and humanity. He leaves a large family and many mourning friends. His funeral was largely attended, his remains being interred with Masonic honors. Tender and sincere is the sympathy that goes out to the distressed family from many hearts in Ellaville. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

The Schley County News Thursday, April 27, 1893 No. 16 Mr. Ed Clark went down to Americus Monday. Miss Lizzie Devane is the guest of Miss Maud Hudson. Miss Eva Wall spent Sunday with Miss Mary Williamson. Col. C.R. McCrory has been attending court in Buena Vista this week. Col. W.H. McCrory, of Columbus, made a short visit to Ellaville this week. For sale, Rock Salt for stock, at 3 cents a pound by A.J. Hill. Genial Max Banner was hustling around among the merchants, Tuesday. Mr. J.M. Murray attended preaching at Good Hope church near Putnam Tuesday. The Sunday Schools contemplate having a fish fry and picnic in the near future. Marshal Hudson, with a large force of hands, put the streets in fine order this week. Miss Mary Hornady went to Americus Wednesday to attend the Memorial exercises. Mrs. W.W. Cheney, of Mt. Vernon, is spending a few days with friends and relatives. Mrs. C.H. Smith went up to Macon Monday to attend the Convention of the W.T.C.U. Mr. W.P. Hornady spent several days at home this week recuperating from a spell of fever. Mrs. Cameron and McCants, of Butler, spent a few days with relatives in Ellaville. Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro are attending the District meeting at Magnolia Springs this week. A few couples spent Friday evening very pleasantly at the home of Mrs. McElmurrays. Mr.Sim Carter came up from Americus Sunday to spend the day with his friend Mr. W.P. Hornady. Mrs. E.S. Baldwin went up to Columbus Monday to visit her daughter Mrs. G.W. Chipley. Mrs. Harris accompanied by her daughter is visiting her son Mr. Dave Howard near Schley P.O. Mrs. W.D. Murray and little Miss Ina Williams visited relatives in Americus Friday and Saturday. Misses Mary Williamson, Stella and Kittie Tison with Mr. Arthur Hill attended preaching at Concord Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Howe, of Americus, came up Wednesday on a visit to their daughter, Mrs. W.D. Murray. Mrs. Eugene Dixon went down to Americus Monday to visit her father's family and attend memorial exercises. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McCrory, of Columbus, will be glad to learn that their son Edgar who has been seriously ill is much better. Drs. Smith and Munro attended the convention of M.D.'s last week and were much pleased with the proceedings of that body and the lavish hospitality of Americus. Judge J.P. Ross, of Macon, came out to Ellaville Tuesday evening and spent the night at the home of Mr. T.J. Murphy where Mrs. Ross has been visiting for several days. Mr. E.H. Cordell was exhibiting a sample of wheat grown on his river bottom plantation near town, which measured five feet. He has 2 acres and if the season is favorable will harvest something over 50 bushels. Dr. H.S. Munro fixed up two one-horse wagons with straw in the most approved style, and took his Sunday School class for an outing to the Turnpike Saturday. The day was bright, and the boys and girls had a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Munro prepared a tempting lunch which was heartily enjoyed. The death of Elder J.Y. Rogers, pastor of the colored Methodist church, which took place on Wednesday morning is one of sadness to both white and colored people, as by his upright dealings, manly deportment and well directed efforts in building up the cause of Christ, endeared him to all classes of citizens. His remains were taken to Gipson, Ga. for interment. GLENN HOLLY ITEMS Editor of the Schley County News: with your permission, your correspondent will give your readers a short account of the doings in this neighborhood. With Rev.E. Trice, who preaches here twice a month, to look after our spiritual affairs, Miss Charlie Trammel, our efficient teacher to direct the education of our children, a strong and determined effort on the part of our farmers to maintain their well earned reputation as good providers, our section will prosper, inspite of the disorganizating influence of the past. Not withstanding the many disadvantages under which our school has been laboring this year, Miss Trammel is determined that it shall take no backward steps; that its former reputation as being the best attended as well as the best taught of all the schools in the county, shall be kept up as long as the school is entrusted to her care. I will state just here however, that the patrons of this school do not take the interest in it that they should. They do not g! ive their teacher the encouragement which she so justly merits. The hope of our county schools depends a great deal upon the efficiency of our schools, and every influence that can result in the encouragement of the teacher and inspiration of the children should be brought to bear upon them. The confidence of our neighbors in this effort, complied with the belief that if they perform well their duties, a kind Providence will smile upon their labors. The Oat crops will soon be ready to relieve the heavy droughts on their corn, much to the delight of the farmers and their stock. Every thing in this section is on the move, unless it is the Alliance and I am not quite sure that it is not on the move too, but if it is, I fear that it is moving backwards. April 25, 1893 A.B.C. If Jake will kindly send us another batch of news items and furnish us with his real name, not for publication, but as evidence of good faith, we will take pleasure in publishing same. Address all communication to "The News." News was received in Ellaville Tuesday of the death of Mr. Tom Harvey, which sad events occured at his home in Buena Vista, Monday evening. Mr. Harvey was one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Marion county and while his death was not unexpected, it comes as a sad blow to his hosts of relatives and friends. The rain last Wednesday was particularly welcomed in Ellaville. It is the first that has fallen since 15,000 peach trees were set out, and the earth was beginning to get very dry about the roots. These trees, though put out so late are now buding and Mr. Loomis thinks that nearly every one will live. Tomorrow he will begin to plant peas between the rows of young trees. The East Americus Sunday School will picnic here next Tuesday. Ellaville with her usual hospitality will give them the freedom of the town and be delighted to have them take possession and enjoy our beautiful shade, pure sparkling water and delightful breeze. We should see to it that the grove is cleaned up and every thing be done that will in any way add to the comfort and pleasure of our visitors. Out in the grove near the negro quarter on Capt. Burtons place is a croquet ground and almost any time these bright working days you can see strong able bodied negro men and boys of elegant leisure rolling the balls while in the fields near by, the grass is growing faster than the corn and cotton. There is something wrong some where. How these idle negroes live is a mystery. There is work right here six days a week for anybody that wants it. All over this country lands are going to waste and there is a slipshod method of farming simply because there are many growing up in this country who have no pride of character, no energy and are content just to exist. No wonder the times are hard. Several from Ellaville will attend the World's Fair this summer but the stay at home are planning all sorts of outings as a compensation for having to miss the big show. The tents used in these camping frolics will be occupied nearly all the summer by the different parties that will go out from Ellaville. There are several nice resorts not far from town. We have superior mineral springs and fine streams abounding in fish and in these quiet retreats the time can be pleasantly spent with no fear of pickpockets, cholera or small pox and then it will be some cheaper than spending the time in Chicago. There is more solid fun in a two week camp than any trip that could be planned and there is great consolation in the thought to those who can't get away. The old hotel that has stood for years on the square a haven of rest to the weary traveler, and whose roof has sheltered many a distinguished head in days agone has yielded to the onward march of our town and will henceforth be only a memory of the buried past. Mr. Wells who owns the lot is having the old timber removed and will soon begin the erection of a commodius and beautiful cottage. This is by far the prettiest lot in Ellaville and a handsome residence will add greatly to the appearance of Broad street. We are glad to see that our people are disposed to build substantial attractive homes. This not only adds to the beauty of our town but is really cheaper. A poor constructed house is always a poor investment. end # 16.

BlankHere is some material that came as a result of a look-up that was done for us for Revolutionary soldiers buried in Marion and Schley counties. We'll be adding this to our Revolutionary soldiers in the respective county archives. I'd like to add as much add'l material to these files as we can. If you have add'l data on any of these gentlemen, we'd love to incorporate that with this material. One add'l soldier probably buried in Schley or Marion would be Charles Womack Sr., burial unknown, but supposed in Marion ot Schley. His pension application can be viewed in the Schley Military Archives. Harris >From # 98 Marion County 1. John Burkhalter b. 1763 d. 1845 Served as a private in the Georgia Militia under Colonel Elijah Clarke and fought at the Battle of Kettle Creek. He received bounty land along Shoulderbone Creek in Washington County for his services. Buried: Burkhalter Family Cemetery, near Buena Vista. See: (1) Abstracts of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots. Reported to D.A.R. in 1924. (2) "Burkhalter Family of Georgia: Pioneers and Patriots." (3) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 40, 239. 2. Clement Clements b. 1764 d. 11/11/1851 Volunteered in 1781 as a private under Captain Peter DuBose. They marched to the Santee River, where for 12 months he was under the command of General Francis Marion of the South Carolina Troops. His detachment fought in several skirmishes at Waterloo (near Monk's Corner), Port Ferry, Four Holes and at Hadrell's Point. See: (1) Abstracts of Some Revolutionary War Pensions, p. 96. (2) Georgia's Pioneers and Their Times, p. 31. (3) Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution, p. 177. 3. John Mayo b. 1759 d. Enlisted for 6 months and served as a private in the North Carolina Troops from Edgecombe County. He later received a pension for his services as a resident of Marion County. Buried: Pineville Cemetery See: (1) Abstracts of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots. Reported to D.A.R. in 1960. (2) Georgia Pensioners, p. 127. (3) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 444, 452. Schley County 1. George Buchanan b. 9/9/1759 Enlisted in the summer of 1777 as a Corporal in Captain John Buchanan's company of the 6th South Carolina Regiment. He later served as Sergeant under Colonel Pinckney and Henderson in the 1st Regiment and fought in the Battle of Stone (?). He was taken prisoner on Sullivan's Island in May of 1780 and 19 days later escaped. He later served in Captain James Kelly's Company commanded by Colonel Glenn as adjutant. Buried: Buchanan Cemetery - "Located on State Hwy. 26, 1.9 miles east of courthouse, on right side of highway. See: (1) History of Schley County, Georgia, p. 530 (2) Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, p. 190 (3) Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution, p. 118 2. William Stewart b. 11/8/1762 d. 1830 Enlisted in Colonel Daniel Gaines Company of the Virginia Militia and was later appointed Commissioner of Provisions with the rank of Sergeant. He participated in the Siege of Yorktown and later received a pension for his services. Buried: Stewart Family Cemetery on Stewart farm See: (1) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 446, 465 (2) Gone to Georgia, p. 164 (3) History of Schley County, Georgia, p. 373 (4) Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, p. 160

Someone did a look up for me on Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Talbot County.... and I'd like to try to put together a bio on these men..... and wouldn't it be nice to even get a photo of their tombstone! If we could get those pensions that would be a great help!! If anyone can help me out with some information, I'd sure appreciate it. TALBOT COUNTY 1. William Edmondson d. 12/13/1830 Served in the North Carolina Militia from Halifax County. He received a bounty warrant and later a pension for his services. See: (1) Abstracts of Some Revolutionary War Pensions, p. 118. (2) "Deaths of Revolutionary War Soldiers who died in Georgia and their Widows." (3) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 397. 2. Shadrach Ellis b. 1760 d. c1851 Served in the North Carolina Militia from the Newbern District and later received a pension for his services. He drew land in the 1838 Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery as a Revolutionary War Soldier and resident of Cox's District in Talbot County. See: (1) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 331, 451. (2) Gone to Georgia, p. 75. (3) Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, p. 229. (4) Roster of Soldiers from North Carolina in the American Revolution, p. 334. 3. James Flournoy b. 1763 d. 1858 Enlisted in Chesterfield County, Virginia and served as a private in Captain Cheatham's Company of Colonel Robert Goode's Regiment of the Continental Line. He later received a pension as a resident of Talbot County, Georgia. See: (1) Gone to Georgia, p. 280. (2) Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, Vol. 3, p. 81 4. Daniel McDonald d. 11/28/1835 Enlisted in the 96th District, South Carolina in Captain Robert Maxwell's Company of Rangers of the South Carolina Militia commanded by Colonel Glenn Anderson and fought in the Battles of Camden and Cowpens. He also served in the North Carolina Troops. His widow received a pension for his services in 1855 while residing in Hall County, Georgia. He drew land in the 1825 Georgia Land Lottery as a Revolutionary War Soldier and resident of Jackson County, but moved to Talbot where he died. See: (1) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 317. (2) The Patriots at Cowpens. p. 154-155. (3) Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution, p. 615, 677. 5. George Menefee b. 1762 d. 12/6/1840 Served in the Virginia Troops. He drew land in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery as a Revolutionary War Soldier and resident of Jackson County. He received a grant of land for his services. Buried: Old Menefee Cemetery, 1 mile west of Collinsworth Church, on Dr. Philpot's place near Talboton. See: (1) Abstracts of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots. Reported to D.A.R. in 1949. (2) Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine. May '70, p. 563. (3) "Deaths of Revolutionary War Soldiers who died in Georgia and their Widows." (4) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 362. (5) Gone to Georgia, p. 66. (6) There was a Land: A Story of Talbot County, Georgia and Its People. 6. John Neal b. 3/13/1755 d. 3/13/1855 Buried: Neal Cemetery - from Talboton, Georgia go west on Hwy. 208 for 1.8 miles, turn right and go 3.7 miles to cemetery on right of road. See: (1) Talbot County, Georgia Cemetery Records, p. 60 7. John Simmons b. 1/4/1743 d. 1837 Served in the South Carolina Militia under Colonel Peter Horry and was wounded in the Battle of Cowpens, when a musket ball passed through the tendon and bone of his left leg, leaving him disabled for service. He had also served in the North Carolina Militia. He drew land in the 1827Georgia Land Lottery as a Revolutionary War Soldier and resident of Pike County and received a pension for his services as a resident of Talbot County. See: (1) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 368. (2) The Patriots at Cowpens. p. 212. (3) Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, Vol. 3, p. 206. (4) Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution, p. 884. 8. William Isaac Simmons b. 2/11/1758 d. after 1845 Volunteered at Wake Courthouse in North CArolina in Captain Solomon Wood's Company of the North Carolina Continental Line commanded by Colonel Thomas Wooten. He was at the Battle of Cowpens, where his father was wounded and the Battle of Cross Creek. He later enlisted in Captain Drury Cade's Company of the Georgia Troops commanded by Colonel Elijah Clarke and received bounty land for his services. He drew land on the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery as a Revolutionary War Soldier and resident of Pike County and received a pension while a resident of Talbot County. He was a son of the above listed John Simmons and his given year of birth may be an error. See: (1) Georgia's Roster of the Revolution, p. 220. (2) The Patriots at Copwpens, p. 212. 9. Hardy Wheelus d. 1823 His widow Lydia, drew land in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery as a "widow of a Revolutionary War Soldier" and resident of Jones County. Buried: Old Wheelus Cemetery. See" (1) History of Jones County, Georgia, p. 955, 992. (2) Talbot County Georgia Cemetery Records, p. 39. Virginia Crilley

Virginia, Isn't Dee Thompson and the Caswell County NC group fantastic? They always go the extra mile and never expect recognition. She is truly amazing. She must have a huge library of reference materials. I still owe you tons of census records, sorry to be so slow -- it'll probably be summer (next year or the year after) the way I'm going -- my apologies to you. A Dee Thompson I'm not. K McGee At 04:37 PM 12/3/2003 -0600, Crilley wrote: >Someone did a look up for me on Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Talbot >County.... and I'd like to try to put together a bio on these men..... and >wouldn't it be nice to even get a photo of their tombstone! > >If we could get those pensions that would be a great help!! > >If anyone can help me out with some information, I'd sure appreciate it. <snip> >Virginia Crilley

Hey, List! I simply must say thank you for transcribing these minutes. A lot of my family names keep popping up. But if they didnt I would still enjoy how they tried to keep each other on the straight and narrow path. lol Thanks again. Dorothy Rhodes > > From: "Harris Hill" <[email protected]> > Date: 2003/12/02 Tue PM 06:23:14 EST > To: [email protected] > Subject: [GAMARION] Ebenezer Baptist Church Minutes 101-104 > > BlankMore minutes of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Note the reference to the > Pondtown church. Pondtown was the forerunner of Ellaville. It's all still > Sumter county at this time. Harris > > begin #101 > > May 11th 1844 > > The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, J. Howell Mod > > 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none > > 2nd Called for refferences, none > > 3rd the Church prefered a charge against Brother George Hughs, appointed > C.L. Battle, J. Brown, > J. Jackson a committee to wait on him and report at our next Conference > > 4th the Church prefered a charge against Brother J. L_insey and expelled > him from the fellowship of the Church > > 5th Took up and discussed the subject of Sunday School and on motion the > church elelcted Brother C.L. Battle President and A.H. Justice Vice > president to arrange and attend to the School > > A.H. Justice clerk protem > > end #101 > > begin #102 > > June 8th 1844 > > The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, J. Howell Mod > > 1st opened the door for the reciption of members when Brother E.D. Eason > and wife Elizabeth Eason came forward and was recd by letter > > 2nd Called for refferences when the Church took up the case of Brother > George Hughs and expelled him from the fellowship of the Church > > 3rd Called for Corrispondance, recd Brethren L.B. Smith, D.M. Philips, B.T. > Smith, N. Golden and Walls from Pond Town Church . Also recd William > Holloway and Edmund Jackson with a letter from Mt. Carmel Church in Stewart > County Also, recd Brethren N. Derden from Friendship Church > > 4th _?_ Brethren to Pondtown and Friendship Churches _?_ Corrispondance > Brother C.L. Battle to rite the letter to Pondtown Church > > 5th a reconcideration of our last Conference on the case of Brother Graham > and restored him to the fellowship of the Church > > 6th Sister Sarah Jackson and daghter(daughter) _?_ Jackson called for > letters of Dismifsion which was objected to, appointed a committee to > Investigate the Matter and report at our next conference. Brethren A.H. > Justice, J. Brown, and D. Owens committee > Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk > > end #102 > > begin #103 > > July 1844 > > The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference > > 1st opened the door for the reciption of members, recd none > > 2nd Called for refferences on Motion _?_ over the refferences till next > Conference > > 3rd Called for the report of the committee that _?_ for Brother Strauders > letter and they reported they had recd a letter of Dismifsion for him from > the church he was expelled > > James Mathis Modr > Clk Protem > > _?_ 1844 > > A protracted meeting was negleced(neglected) to being recorded by the former > clerk when the church recid(recieved) by experience 10, a part of the names > not recollected > > Freeman Allen and wife > Jefse Clark and wife > Martha Clark > Garland Gauf > Fillis, a servint of E. Wells > Elisa Golding > Jefse Wadkins > > end #103 > > begin #104 > > August 10th 1844 > > The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, J. Howell mod > > 1st opened the door for the reciption of members when Sister Mary Smith > came forward and was recd by letter > > 2nd Called fer refferences when the committee reported they had recd a > letter of Dismifsion for Brother William Strauder from the Church he was > excommunicated and was recd in full fellowhip of this church > > 3rd on Motion the church referred the case of Sister _?_ to our next > conference > > 4th Brother Chappell Hughs called for a letter of Dismifsion which was > granted > > 5th Brother John W. Jackson came forward and returned his licens to the > church from which he recd them, on motion the church reserved the right of > Brother John W. Jackson to Excercise in aney way he may fell Impressed in > his own church at Ebenezer > > Jeremiah Southerlin CClk > > end # 104 > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

The Schley County News Thursday, April 20, 1893 No. 15 Mrs. John P. Ross, of Macon is the guest of Miss Lula Murphy. Mr. M.J. Kent, formerly editor of the News, now has charge of a paper in Blackshear, Ga. Mr. Roy Baisden, of Americus, spent Sunday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Will Carter returned to Americus Sunday after a pleasant visit to Capt. and Mrs. Burton. Mr. H.T. Arrington and his family, Mrs. Peacock, and Mr. Lon Arrington, went out to Shiloh Sunday to visit their father's family. Mr.Peacock is having some improvements made on the store occupied by Collins and Williamson. When the coat of paint is added, it will be one of the handsomest business houses in town. Mr. Ed Strange was a welcome visitor to Ellaville last week. He is engaged in the wholesale grocery business in Columbus. While much pleased in his new home, no place can ever be quite as dear to his heart as Ellaville. There is an ordinance against reckless driving through the streets and it is violated almost every day. The law should be enforced, as the practice often endangers the lives of small children, who are playing in the streets. The many friends of Mrs. R.C. Meadows will be glad to learn that she is rapidly recovering. Her physician, Dr. W.D. Sears is confident that she will soon be entirely cured of the distressing malady from which she has suffered for months. Mrs. John Dozier died at her home five miles from Ellaville, Monday night after a long illness. The remains were entered in the family burial ground Tuesday afternoon. The sincere sympathy of many friends goes out to the bereaved ones in this sad affilction. Messrs. A. Allen, H.J. Williams, Ed Cheney and Claude Dixon went out to Stewart mills yesterday morning fully armed and equipped with the necessary tackle to land anything from a whale to a minnow. Their friends are momentarily expecting them to come in loaded down with fish stories. Mr. Kimball, a northern gentleman who has been spending the winter in Americus, visited Ellaville this week and was so delighted with our fine country that he is anxious to locate in our midst. If satisfactory arrangements can be made, he will at an early day move his family to one of our most desirable surburban places. Dr. McMichael has been critically ill for several days and the latest news is that he is improving. This will be gratifying news to his hosts of friends in this county. SPECIAL NOTICE >From and after April 15th, 1893, all local tickets on the Central railroad not including commutation tickets, will be void unless used before midnight of the day after they are purchased. Any ticket purchased, which cannot be used on account of providential or other unavoidable causes, will be redeemed from the original purchaser upon application to agent from whom purchased or to this office. W.N. Shellman, Traffic Mgr. J.C. Haile, Gen. Pass. Agt. There are estimated to be at present 40,000 elk, 1500 deer, 400 buffalo, 1000 black tailed deer, 300 mountain sheep and plenty of bear, beaver and other varities of animals in the Yellowstone Park. The remains of Jefferson Davis will lie in state in the Capitol in Atlanta for a few hours, May 29th while enroute to Richmond, the final resting place of our beloved chieftain. end # 15.

BlankMore minutes of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Note the reference to the Pondtown church. Pondtown was the forerunner of Ellaville. It's all still Sumter county at this time. Harris begin #101 May 11th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, J. Howell Mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences, none 3rd the Church prefered a charge against Brother George Hughs, appointed C.L. Battle, J. Brown, J. Jackson a committee to wait on him and report at our next Conference 4th the Church prefered a charge against Brother J. L_insey and expelled him from the fellowship of the Church 5th Took up and discussed the subject of Sunday School and on motion the church elelcted Brother C.L. Battle President and A.H. Justice Vice president to arrange and attend to the School A.H. Justice clerk protem end #101 begin #102 June 8th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, J. Howell Mod 1st opened the door for the reciption of members when Brother E.D. Eason and wife Elizabeth Eason came forward and was recd by letter 2nd Called for refferences when the Church took up the case of Brother George Hughs and expelled him from the fellowship of the Church 3rd Called for Corrispondance, recd Brethren L.B. Smith, D.M. Philips, B.T. Smith, N. Golden and Walls from Pond Town Church . Also recd William Holloway and Edmund Jackson with a letter from Mt. Carmel Church in Stewart County Also, recd Brethren N. Derden from Friendship Church 4th _?_ Brethren to Pondtown and Friendship Churches _?_ Corrispondance Brother C.L. Battle to rite the letter to Pondtown Church 5th a reconcideration of our last Conference on the case of Brother Graham and restored him to the fellowship of the Church 6th Sister Sarah Jackson and daghter(daughter) _?_ Jackson called for letters of Dismifsion which was objected to, appointed a committee to Investigate the Matter and report at our next conference. Brethren A.H. Justice, J. Brown, and D. Owens committee Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk end #102 begin #103 July 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences on Motion _?_ over the refferences till next Conference 3rd Called for the report of the committee that _?_ for Brother Strauders letter and they reported they had recd a letter of Dismifsion for him from the church he was expelled James Mathis Modr Clk Protem _?_ 1844 A protracted meeting was negleced(neglected) to being recorded by the former clerk when the church recid(recieved) by experience 10, a part of the names not recollected Freeman Allen and wife Jefse Clark and wife Martha Clark Garland Gauf Fillis, a servint of E. Wells Elisa Golding Jefse Wadkins end #103 begin #104 August 10th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, J. Howell mod 1st opened the door for the reciption of members when Sister Mary Smith came forward and was recd by letter 2nd Called fer refferences when the committee reported they had recd a letter of Dismifsion for Brother William Strauder from the Church he was excommunicated and was recd in full fellowhip of this church 3rd on Motion the church referred the case of Sister _?_ to our next conference 4th Brother Chappell Hughs called for a letter of Dismifsion which was granted 5th Brother John W. Jackson came forward and returned his licens to the church from which he recd them, on motion the church reserved the right of Brother John W. Jackson to Excercise in aney way he may fell Impressed in his own church at Ebenezer Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end # 104

The Sschley County News Thursday, April 13, 1893 No. 14 Mrs. Wallace died at her home in the country this morning. Miss Mittie Myers has resumed her school at Mt. Zion. Miss Katie Mott is spending the week at Mr. Kleckly. Mrs. H.S. Davis is spending the week with Mrs. Eugene Dixon. Mrs. Jerry Bolton, of Americus, spent Tuesday with Mrs. H.T. Arrington. Mrs. John Dozier who has been seriously ill at her home near Ellaville is convalescing. Mr. Ed Bridges, who has been at home several weeks returned to Emory College Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Hudson, of Preston, are visiting the family of Mr. T.J. Myers this week. Mr. and Mrs. Armestead Dodson, of Americus, are spending the week at the home of Mr. R.C.Wells. Eva and Lula Strange, two sweet little Misses from Andrew Chapel have been visiting Mamie Lee Perry this week. Misses Eva Cheney and Minnie Lou Williamson spent a few days this week at the pleasant country home of Mr. B. F. Green. Mr. Dexter was exhibiting a Wyandotte chicken this morning had been hatched out just 24 hours and weighed two ozs. Mr. Ed Hornady took a hack full of school girls out to Dozier mill fishing Monday. All had lots of fun and caught good many fish. Prof. Scott, who is council in several cases in court, suspended school this week and the little folks are enjoying the short vacation immensely. We would esteem it a great favor if those who have items of news that would be of general interest would hand them in to the paper. It is impossible for us to know everything that is going on. Ellaville doesn't look as neat and clean as is usual at this season. There has been a great deal of work done on the streets since the sleet but it should be kept up until all the trash is burned. The health of our town is the most important thing to consider at present. It is very noticeable of late that the gentlemen in the Methodist congregation hardly ever assist in the singing, but leaave that part of the worship for the ladies consequently the music is very poor and it is very trying to the organist, this should not occur again. Mr. Loomis who is a large stockholder in the Fruit Co. will at an early date move his family from Ohio to our town. We are sure after they have lived here a while they will unite with everyone else in saying this is the finest country on earth. Mr. W.H. McCrory, of Columbus, who is interested in several important cases is attending court here this week. His ____ wife accompanies him and their many friends are delighted to welcome them to their old home. Mr. Charter Wilkinson is having erected a beautiful cottage out near Andrew Chapel and soon he and his charming wife will begin house keeping under their own vine and fig tree. So many chickens and eggs are shipped from Ellaville, it makes the supply for home consumption rather meager some times. Mr. Homer Threlkeld this week killed a calf fifteen months old that weighed 350 lbs. This seems almost incredible, but anyone doubting the truth of the statement can call on Mr. Peacock at the Hotel who purchased the whole beef to delight the palates of his guests during court. Will Ellaville observe Memorial Day? Or has the feeling of patriotism all died out. The grass in our cemetery covers hearts of gold who gave their life for the cause we loved and no orator is invited to repeat the story of their valor, we should at least go to their graves and cover them over with beautiful flowers. One of the negroes who was induced to go to Oklahoma by Pegleg Williams was so thoroughly disgusted with that country that he seized the first opportunity to skip out and actually walked the greater part of the distance back to Montezuma. He says that Georgia is the best place for negroes and that he will never leave on such a fool errand again. It is crying ashame to Buena Vista that not one of her merchants is running an add in the county weekly. We don't understand how Bro. Christopher has the heart to keep his paper up to such a high standard when he receives no encouragement from those who should esteem it a privelege to support an institution that is doing so much for the town and public good is that ably editor sheet the Marion County Patriot. The Columbus merchants understand the value of printers ink and are giving this paper a liberal patronage and as a consequence the trade that should come to Buena Vista will be turned in another direction. A COMPLIMENT TO OUR EDITOR Mr. John C. Trice, editor of the Schley County News, rolled into Tallahassee Monday morning and in less than ten minutes we had him in harness with coat and vest off, writing editorials, reading proof and otherwise pushing things in the Tallahassean office. Mr. Trice is one of the brightest newspaper men Florida ever had and although he has deserted us and gone to Georgia, he promises to remain during the whole, or at least part of the session, and help us out. He feels perfectly at home in the Tallahassean office and will add largely to the effectiveness of our work.--Tallahassean. COURT IN SESSION The following lawyers are in attendance on court: Messrs. Ansley, Hawkins, Hollis, Hinton, Wheatley, Wallis, Lumpkin, Blalock, Hixon, Dodson, Watson, Hudson, Hawks, Americus; Peabody and McCrory, Columbus; and J.Q(?) Hudson, Preston. His honor Judge Fish runs the machinery of court without laxity or loose methods but requires good order and prompt dispatch of business. Court will hardly adjourn before Saturday. The papers all over the state are holding forth the advantages of canning factories and fruit farms and urging the people to put their money in such enterprise. Ellaville has done her self proud in putting up sufficient capitol to induce the Garden Valley Fruit Co. to locate here. It is impossible for us to fully realize the great benefit this industry will be to our town and county. We are perfectly willing for Americus to indulge in the belief that she covers the greater part of the earth but when she lays claim to the new industry that has sprung up in our midst without so much as recognizing the fact that we occupy a small place on this terrestial ball our people are naturally indignant. Ellaville has always rejoiced in acknowledging her to be the Queen City of Southwest Ga., but our town is reaching out and assuring such proportion that unless our neighbor bestires herself it will not be many years before Americus will be one of the suburbs of Ellaville. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT Agriculture selection, Published in the Monthly Reports The census office has issued a bulletin entitled "Statistics of Farms, Homes and Mortgages" In it is a chapter on ownership and debt. The leading results in Georgia are given as follows: As to farms the conclusion is that 58 percent of the farm families in our state hire their lands, and 42 per cent own the farms they cultivate. In other words, among 100 families, 58 hire their farms with an incumberance, and 42 own without an incumberance. On the farms occupied by the tillers who are owners, there are liens amounting to $1,697,500, with an annual interest charge of $57 to each family. Each incumbered farm is presumed to be worth $1,657, and is subject to a debt of $681. There are seven cities in the state having a population of 8,000 and less than 100,000 and in these 80 percent of the families hire their homes and the rest rent. It is gratifying to know that 94 percent of the city population who do own homes titles free of incumberance. Figures in this remarkable paper show that the yearly interest charge on each incumbered city home in the state is about $97. There are 352,059 families in the state. There are 175,688 farm families. There is an apparent increase in farm tenancy from 45 per cent in 1881 to 51 per cent in 1890. A curious feature of this paper is a statement that city homes are hired and incumbered in a greater degree than is found outside of cities. In the seven cities of Georgia having a population of 8,000 and less than 100,000, there are 41,282 families, of which 33,131 hire and only 8,151 own their own roofs. HE WAS HIS OWN GRANDFATHER Of all the genealogiacl curiosities, the one set forth below is probably the oddest--a singular piece of reasoning to prove that a man may be his own grandfather! Here it is: There was a widow (Anne) and her daughter (Jane) and a man (George) and his son (Henry). This widow married the son, and the daughter married the father. The widow was therefore mother (in law) to he husband's father and grandmother to her own husband. By this husband she had a son (David), to whom she was of course great-grandmother. Now, the son of a great-grandmother must be grandfather or granduncle to the person to whom his mother was or is great-grandmother , but in this instance, Anne was great-grandmother to him (David), therefore David could not be other than his own grandfather.--St.Louis Republican. end # 14