Fulton-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Rucker, Richard Z. February 29 1896 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 28, 2004, 4:21 pm The Butler Herald, March 3, 1896 The Butler Herald Tuesday, March 3, 1896 Page Three The Death Roll Rucker Mr. Richard Z. Rucker died at his home in Atlanta on the morning of Saturday Feb. 29th of Bright’s disease of the kidneys. Mr. Rucker was the last surviving son of the late Judge Richard B. Rucker, who was one of the pioneers of this section. Mr. Rucker was a gallant Confederate solider, a member of the City Light Guards of Columbus, of the well known 1st Georgia Battalion commanded by Col. Thomas Hardeman. He leaves a widow and several children and four sisters, who with other relatives and many friends, lament his death. Mr. Rucker was a brother of Mrs. Henry H. Caldwell of this place. Rucker In connection with the above we have been informed of the death of Ambrose B. Rucker, usually called “Pony” Rucker, who was the youngest child of Judge Richard B. Rucker. Mr. Rucker died 21st of November last, which was also his 44th birthday, at his home in the West. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/fulton/obits/ob5125rucker.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Gwinnett-Muscogee-Hancock County GaArchives Biographies.....Dimon, S. H. August 15 1854 - living in 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: Ann Anderson alabammygrammy@aol.com July 27, 2004, 8:35 pm Author: J. C. Flanigan Rev. S. H. Dimon. Rev. Stephen Henry Dimon was born August 15, 1854 at Columbus, Muscogee county, Georgia. His early education was in the public school of Columbus and then was prepared for college at the Wynnton Academy under the tuition of Mr. R. W. B. M. Monroe. He was sent to Emory College where he remained four years. During Junior year, while at Emory, he was licensed to preach at Oxford, Georgia, by Dr. Frank Cook of the North Georgia Conference. His first work after leaving college was teaching school at Culverton, Hancock county, Georgia. While teaching here, he was married to Miss Claud Yarbrough of Oxford, Ga., September 28, 1878. In the fall of 1878, he joined the North Georgia Conference at Marietta, Ga., Bishop H. N. McTyeire presiding and was immediately transferred to the Florida Conference and stationed at Ellaville, Madison county, Florida, where he had a successful pastorate of one year. From Ellaville, he was transferred back to the North Georgia Conference and sent to the Newnan circuit. Serving this charge one year, he was ordained deacon by Bishop H. N. McTyeire at Rome, Ga. in 1880 and was appointed to Lawrenceville, Gwinnett county, Ga. Lawrenceville was then a circuit of four churches, viz: Lawrenceville, New Hope, Prospect and Pleasant Hill, now Dacula. In July of this year 1881, he was elected principal of the Wynnton Academy at Columbus, Ga. which school he accepted and served one year. He then taught one year at Rock Mills, Ala. He was then re-admitted to the North Alabama Conference at Birmingham, Ala., and during the years 1884 and 1885, served the Oak Bowery circuit in Chambers Co., Ala. He was ordained elder by Bishop A. W. Welson at Gadsden, Ala. in the fall of 1885 and was appointed to Athens station. After a most delightful term of three years at Athens, he was appointed to Elyton station, Birmingham, Ala. His next appointment was Tuscumbia, Ala. and in June, 1891, was transferred by Bishop Haygood to the Los Angeles Conference and stationed at Santa Ana, California. He was next stationed at West End, and then at Bellview Ave., Los Angeles. He was then transferred to the North Georgia Conference and served the Monticello circuit two years. Here he witnessed two years of great revival power-235 being added to the church. In 1895, he was pastor of the First church, Gainesville, Ga. In 1896 and 1897 he was pastor of St. Paul, Atlanta, Ga., and then one year at Second church, Rome, Ga. From Rome to Lavonia one year and then Bowman two years. From Bowman back to Atlanta and stationed at Mt. Vernon. His next appointment was the Forsyth circuit and from Forsyth to Hampton. After three years at Hampton, two years were spent on the Salem charge, and from Salem to Loganville where he is now serving the third year. During his ministry, he has baptized and received into the church about 1000 persons and married about 100 couples. Additional Comments: From: GWINNETT CHURCHES A COMPLETE HISTORY OF EVERY CHURCH IN GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA, WITH SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF ITS MINISTERS BY J. C. FLANIGAN 1911 File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/gwinnett/bios/gbs99dimon.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.7 Kb

Muscogee County GaArchives News.....Poison in the coffee - Entire Keene family violently ill from drinking it - 1894 December 11 1894 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 26, 2004, 10:05 pm The Butler Herald The Butler Herald Tuesday, December 11, 1894 Page Three Poison In The Coffee The Entire Family Made Violently Ill Drinking It Columbus, Ga., December 5th, 1894 – There was a wholesale poisoning case from drinking coffee in this city today. Shortly after breakfast this morning the family of Mr. J.F. Keene, consisting of himself, wife, his daughter, Miss Nellie and Mr. James A. Keene, were taken violently ill and physicians were summoned, who after investigation, offered the opinion that they had been poisoned by drinking coffee. The coffee was analyzed and physicians discovered traces of some foreign substance believed to be arsenic. Mrs. Keene prepared the coffee herself, and the family are unable to account for the presence of the arsenic and considerable mystery surrounds the case. All the parties suffered greatly during the day, but tonight are pronounced out of danger. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/newspapers/nw1310poisonin.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xd.2ADE/94.127 Message Board Post: I believe that we may be related. Your ancestor Hannah Stern of Eufaula, Alabama may have been the daughter of David Gabriel and Miena Stern of Eufaula, Alabama. David Gabriel Stern was the eldest brother of my great-great-grandfather Moses Stern(e). David Gabriel Stern b. 1815 Prussia, married Miena ca 1845 in New York and had 10 children (the two eldest born in Georgia and the others in New York) including Hannah born ca 1858. We have found a 10/29/1903 "Eufauala Times and News" article that relates that Miena was born 01/23/1825 in Hamburg, immigrated ca 1843, married ca 1845, and settled in Eufaula ca 1868. We are hoping to find more information on the parents of David Gabriel and his two brothers Henry and Moses.

Muscogee County GaArchives Marriages.....Layfield, Allie - Griffith, James November 18 1894 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 26, 2004, 1:42 pm The Butler Herald, November 20, 1894 The Butler Herald Tuesday, November 20, 1894 Page Three Married On Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. C.C. Layfield, on the Lumpkin road about nine miles from the city, was the scene of a very pleasant event, the marriage of his charming daughter, Miss Allie, and Mr. James Griffith of this city. Only personal friends and relatives of the family were present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.B. Carter, after which the bride and groom accompanied by a number of friends in carriages returned to the city, where an elegant reception was tendered them by the groom’s mother. Mr. Griffith is a very worthy young man, and is employed in the carrier department of the Columbus post office. His bride is a very popular and estimable young lady. The best wishes of numerous friends are extended the newly wedded couple for a happy and prosperous journey through life. – Enquirer Sun File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/vitals/marriages/mr1463layfield.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BROWNE, CLAPP, COLZEY, DILLINGHAM, EVANS, KEY, PEABODY, SPENCER, WISE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1483 Message Board Post: From the "Columbus, Georgia, Daily Enquirer" newspaper, Tuesday, 05 SEP 1876: "Funeral of Mr. J. R. CLAPP: The remains of Superintendent CLAPP, of the Columbus factory, were buried Sunday. The funeral took place at his late residence [at Clapp's Factory]. Many attended. The pall bearers were J. Rhodes BROWNE, Chas. WISE, John PEABODY, George W. DILLINGHAM, Perry SPENCER, Dr. E. F. COLZEY. Rev. Dr. J. S. KEY conducted the services. A touching scene was the grief manifested at his loss by former slaves. An old woman with her daughter and grandchildren, who has never left the deceased gentleman, though freedom to blacks has been declared here eleven years, wept most bitterly at the loss they had sustained of their truest friend. Thus honored, passed from sight one of those true men who had honored and illustrated our section." Notes: Rev. Dr. J. S. KEY was pastor of St. Luke Methodist Church in Columbus. It is not clear who the "old woman with her daughter and grandchildren" is. Present in J. R. CLAPP's 1870 household in Muscogee Co, GA, were the following Black individuals: Sanford EVANS?, age 25, b. AL, and Jane EVANS?, age 21, b. GA (both domestic servants), and Frederick CLAPP, age 7, b. GA - are these former slaves of the CLAPP family? There is an oral tradition in my family that someone in the management at Clapp's Factory tried to prevent the Yankees from setting the mill building on fire. He was strung up to be hanged, but he was so beloved by his slaves that he was cut down and saved (this story is strictly anecdotal). If true, this tale could easily be about Julius R. CLAPP. Note also that Tucker CLAPP, a Colored man, was sentenced in the Muscogee County Superior Court to five years in the penitentiary, having been convicted of burglary in the night (per the "Columbus, GA, Daily Sun" newspaper, Saturday, 07 JAN 1871). Was Tucker a former slave of the J. R. CLAPP family or connected to them in some way?

Taylor-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Montfort, Helen Moore January 9 1896 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 25, 2004, 10:44 pm The Butler Herald, January 14, 1896 The Butler Herald Tuesday, January 14, 1896 Page Three Death Roll Montfort We are pained to record the death of Mrs. Helen Montfort, which sad event took place at the home of her husband in Reynolds on Thursday evening last, after a brief illness. Mrs. Montfort was about 33 years of age and was formerly Miss Helen Moore, of Columbus. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves besides a devoted husband several small children and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Butler at noon on Friday, the funeral service being conducted by Rev. J.J. Farmer. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/ob5101montfort.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scott, Tomlin, Burt, Wood Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xd.2ADE/1482 Message Board Post: I am seeking contact with ANYONE that might know of biographical information pertaining to Joel Tomlin Scott, a Confederate soldier w/ Co. I, 20th Georgia Vol. Infantry. He had a brother named Thaddeus Burt Scott (d. 1862) who served with the 12th Georgia Vol. Infantry. Both men were reportedly the sons of Joel Burt Scott (1798 - ) and Temperance Tomlin. Joel married Naomi Josephine Woods (1834 - ), and their three children were Irene Mary Scott, Sarah Eugenia Scott, and John Thomas Scott. I am not a descendant or family member, but a Civil War author/researcher. Does a photo of Joel Tomlin Scott exist? Where is he buried? Any assistance or suggestions would be tremendously appreciated! Sincerely, Gregory C. White

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: perry/kilgore/bussey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1481 Message Board Post: Need lookup and a means to print out birth registration on a James Nathan Perry. b.in Columbus, Muscogee County in 1871. His parents were Wm. F. Perry and Mattie Perry (may be listed as Mittie Perry). Possible birth was 1872, but I think it was 1871. Can anybody help? Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1480 Message Board Post: Does anyone know where in Muscogee County the Forrest Lee Cosby Sanitarium was located? When did it close? Any info will be appreciated.

Hi Everyone, I too was born in Bush Hospital in 1942. Don't know anything else about the hospital but I am looking forward to reading more about it. Sandy Lunsford Fayetteville, GA

Can you tell me about the house across 14th street from what was Bush hospital namely 310 14th Street? My grandmother Sally Elizabeth Howard, Bankston, Hall lived at that house for many years. I am not sure if she owned it or if she leased/rented it. It was a two story? rooming house. The part of my grandmother's living area was on the left side as you entered the house. She had a wonderful black lady that worked for her, her name was Ellen. I spent several summers (early to mid 1940's) there when I was in my teens. I am not positive of the exact years. The last time I was there was in February 1958 when my grandmother passed away. I have a few photos taken on the front sidewalk and on the side of the house. The photos were taken in the early to mid 1940's. I have 4 first cousins that were born at Bush Hospital from 1946 to 1951. Hope I have added some interesting items regarding this part of Columbus's history. Betty Bankston Currie San Antonio, Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kemis Massey" <sobby@knology.net> To: <GAMUSCOG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [GAMUSCOGEE] Bush Hospital Hi, Columbus is also my home. Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital - that's where my brother was born. On the corner of 14th and 4th was the old Dr. Bush office. (not to be confused with Dr. Bush who is practicing here now - no relationship) It may have once been known as Bush Hospital. Columbus Water Works parking lot is now at that location. kemis ----- Original Message ----- From: Historycam@wmconnect.com Hi Debbie Sue, Columbus is my hometown and I've always been told that the Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital. In fact, my Mother was born there in 1942 and my great-grandfather died at City Hospital back in the 1940s. I'm not certain when the name changed to Medical Center. I've never heard of the Bush Hospital, it would be interesting to know more about it. Hope this helps. Carla Miles ==== GAMUSCOG Mailing List ==== Visit the Muscogee GAGenWeb Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/muscogee.htm We need your materials! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kemis Massey" <sobby@knology.net> To: <GAMUSCOG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [GAMUSCOGEE] Bush Hospital Hi, Columbus is also my home. Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital - that's where my brother was born. On the corner of 14th and 4th was the old Dr. Bush office. (not to be confused with Dr. Bush who is practicing here now - no relationship) It may have once been known as Bush Hospital. Columbus Water Works parking lot is now at that location. kemis ----- Original Message ----- From: Historycam@wmconnect.com Hi Debbie Sue, Columbus is my hometown and I've always been told that the Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital. In fact, my Mother was born there in 1942 and my great-grandfather died at City Hospital back in the 1940s. I'm not certain when the name changed to Medical Center. I've never heard of the Bush Hospital, it would be interesting to know more about it. Hope this helps. Carla Miles ==== GAMUSCOG Mailing List ==== Visit the Muscogee GAGenWeb Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/muscogee.htm We need your materials!

Hi, Columbus is also my home. Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital - that's where my brother was born. On the corner of 14th and 4th was the old Dr. Bush office. (not to be confused with Dr. Bush who is practicing here now - no relationship) It may have once been known as Bush Hospital. Columbus Water Works parking lot is now at that location. kemis ----- Original Message ----- From: Historycam@wmconnect.com Hi Debbie Sue, Columbus is my hometown and I've always been told that the Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital. In fact, my Mother was born there in 1942 and my great-grandfather died at City Hospital back in the 1940s. I'm not certain when the name changed to Medical Center. I've never heard of the Bush Hospital, it would be interesting to know more about it. Hope this helps. Carla Miles

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1479.1 Message Board Post: Bush Hospital was a small hospital. Columbus City Hospital was the big hospital on 19th St that has since changed their name to Columbus Medical Center. In 1952 I was in nursing school there.

My brother was born in Bush Hospital, but the building was torn down a few years back. On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 14:27:42 EDT Historycam@wmconnect.com writes: > Hi Debbie Sue, > > Columbus is my hometown and I've always been told that the Medical > Center was > originally known as the City Hospital. In fact, my Mother was born > there in > 1942 and my great-grandfather died at City Hospital back in the > 1940s. I'm > not certain when the name changed to Medical Center. I've never > heard of the > Bush Hospital, it would be interesting to know more about it. > > Hope this helps. > Carla Miles > > > > ==== GAMUSCOG Mailing List ==== > Visit the Muscogee GAGenWeb Archives for actual will, cemeteries, > etc > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/muscogee.htm > > > Larry or Patricia Taylor 1309 Knowles Road Phenix City, Al 36869 alabamataylor@juno.com

Hi Debbie Sue, Columbus is my hometown and I've always been told that the Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital. In fact, my Mother was born there in 1942 and my great-grandfather died at City Hospital back in the 1940s. I'm not certain when the name changed to Medical Center. I've never heard of the Bush Hospital, it would be interesting to know more about it. Hope this helps. Carla Miles

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1479 Message Board Post: Does anyone know if the "City Hospital", in Columbus, Georgia, in 1906, was the hospital that was called Bush Hopital? Bush Hospital was located at the corner of 14th. St. and 4th. Ave. (Veterans Pkwy.) Or, would it just be the former name of the Medical Center? Thanks, Debbie Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: bussey/kilgore/perry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1023.1 Message Board Post: I am trying to figure this out...especially re:Nathan. Who were his siblings? If there was a William I believe I may be related. I am having problems researching the Busseys in my genealogy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cureton, Curington, Currington, Cureington Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1478 Message Board Post: Hi, I am looking for information on the parents, siblings, or children of Robert Curington & family who appears in the 1850 Muscogee County census. Robert age 69 b. Hancock, GA His wife's name looks like Elisha or Eliza age 64 b. Hancock, GA Children are: Thomas 23 b. Hancock, GA Nancy 15 or 13 b. Crawford, GA Sinisa? 10 b. Bibb, GA John 8 b. Bibb, GA Robert's family is also listed in the 1840 Crawford county census. The surname Cureton is spelled various ways in records: Cureton, Curnton Curington, Currington, Cureington, Carrington, so records may be one of these similar spellings. I appreciate any information anyone has on this family. Many thanks, Melissa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stewart, McGinty Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/82.1.1 Message Board Post: I have information from the Clan Stewart Magazine, Tome I, (Oct, 1967) that lists 10 children Charles Stewart and Martha Greer. One of which was George Jefferson Stewart who moved to the same area of Bibb County, AL as did Jeremiah Cosden. Jeremiah Cosden was the oldest. I would love any information that you might have on Nancy McGinty and her family. I am a decendant of Jeremiah Cosden Stewart via Charles Wesley Stewart