I do apologize for so many emails, I don't know why the link is not attaching, however, here is the URL to the first page. http://hometown.aol.com/ldsed/seventeenthgaindex.html I hope this works. Thank you. Linda

I am sorry, apparently the link did not copy correctly in the previous post. THE 17th GEORGIA INFANTRY REGIMENT Thank you. Linda

To all the county lists members: I am trying to get the word out that I am writing a Regimental History on the 17th Ga. Infantry and have updated my website. I have a roster of each company up to Company H. I will try to get that completed by this evening. I realize men might not have enlisted in this regiment from your county, however, since relatives moved on to other counties after the war, there could be a chance your ancestor served in this unit. Please take the time to check my website, and if you find a name you are connected to, feel free to email me at LDSED@aol.com for submitting information, photos, brief genealogy or interesting family stories, to be included in my book. More information about the book here: THE 17th GEORGIA INFANTRY REGIMENT Regards, Linda Snow Davis

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/1369 Message Board Post: I ran across a most interesting article from The Ledger Enquirer . These strange incidents happened in Columbus in 1926. To find out what a Mad Gasser is go to the Just Plain Interesting link. Gone and Almost Forgotten Georgia http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/georgia

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/1368 Message Board Post: I went to the Talbot County Fair and Court house yesterday. I had the opportunity to go inside the beautiful old Court House and take some pictures. They are on the Other areas and Communities link on my site. Gone and Almost Forgotten Georgia http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/georgia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wynn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1367 Message Board Post: I am trying to find additional information about the conviction of Wilkins Wynn in 1904 of murder. The murder apparently occurred between Uchee and Hatchechubbee in Russell County, Alabama. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Muscogee-Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Benjamin Beland Blythe September 19 1955 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com October 11, 2003, 12:54 pm The Columbus Enquirer, September 20, 1955 The Columbus Enquirer Tuesday, September 20, 1955 Page 8 Old Soldier Dies in Hotel Room in City An alert hotel clerk who made it a part of his duties to check on a semi- invalid guest, last night discovered the body of a retired Army Master Sergeant in a room at the Cardinal Hotel. A post mortem on the body showed that Benjamin B. Blythe 50, suffered a coronary artery stoppage, Coroner Ernest Howell revealed. He said there was considerable blockage in the vital artery, but the exact cause of death had not been determined. The coroner added that tissue specimens were sent to the State Crime Laboratory in Atlanta for further study. Night Clerk Carl Fouraker of the Cardinal Hotel said it was his habit to check on Sgt. Blythe each evening when he came on duty because the veteran of World War II had lost a leg since receiving a medical discharge from the Army at Camp Kilmer, N.J. in 1952. Yesterday, Mr. Fouraker checked Sgt. Blythe's room at 7:45 p.m. When he received no response to a knock, he said he opened the door and found the body on the floor in the middle of the room. According to papers found in the room, Sgt. Blythe had served 14 years and was entitled to wear the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. He had also seen service in the Panama Canal Zone and in Greece prior to World War II. A native of Box Springs, Ga., he was the nephew of Cliff McLendon of Columbus. Several cousins live in Junction City, Ga. Sgt. Blythe had served as a clerk at the Cardinal Hotel until his left leg was amputated about a year ago. The body is at the Britton and Dobbs Funeral Home, Columbus with funeral arrangements pending the arrival of the relatives. Probe is Held in Man's Death The Columbus Ledger Tuesday, September 20, 1955 Page 20 A post mortem on the body of Benjamin B. Blythe 50, found dead in his room at the Cardinal Hotel last night gave "every indication" that the man succumbed of natural causes, Coroner E.L. Howell said today. Howell said that is appeared that the artery blockages had resulted from the effects of surgery performed some time ago. Reports on the death by the State Crime Laboratory is being awaited, Howell said. Night Clerk Carl Ouraker of the Cardinal Hotel said it was his habit to check on Blythe each evening when he came on duty because the veteran of World War II had lost a leg since receiving a medical discharge from the Army at Camp Kilmer, N.J. in 1952. Yesterday, Fouraker checked Blythe's room at 7:45 p.m. When he received no response to a knock, he said he opened the door and found the body on the floor in the middle of the room. A native of Box Springs, Ga., he was the nephew of Cliff McLendon of Columbus. Several cousins live in Junction City, Ga. The Columbus Enquirer Thursday, September 22, 1955 Page 3 Benjamin B. Blythe Funeral for Benjamin B. Blythe, 50 retired Army Master Sergeant since 1952 who died Monday at the Cardinal Hotel, will be held at 3 p.m. today at the grave in Covington Cemetery on the Macon Road. *Note - Benjamin Beland Blythe was the son of William Andrew Blythe and Eunice Inez McLendon. He is buried beside his mother at Covington Cemetery. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.8 Kb

Schley-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Minnie Reid/Reed Blythe April 24 1984 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com October 11, 2003, 12:40 pm The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, April 25, 1984 The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Wednesday, April 25, 1984 Minnie Reed Blythe, of 1100 Lockwood Ave., Columbus died Tuesday. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Ellaville City Cemetery in Ellaville, Ga., according to Giddens Funeral Home of Ellaville. Mrs. Blythe was born in Ellaville, daughter of Warren L. Reed and Mary Jane Allen Reed. She was a retired school teacher from Muscogee County Schools. She was the widow of Evans A. Blythe. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the McGlatchey Sunday School Class and the ADK Society. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. C.L. Dykes of Andersonville, Ga.; a niece, Mrs. C.J. Vaughn of Griffin, Ga., two nephews, R.F. Layfield of Columbus, and George W. Dykes of Americus; a niece Mary Jane Gresham of Snellville, Ga.; and several other relatives. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Does anyone have access to marriage records for 1906 for Henry Mason BROWN and Annie Lou WILLIS Maybe even 1905 or 1907. Thank you. Gold

Does anyone have more info. about Henry Mason BROWN? Born 8-26-1882, Died July 21, 1946 Buried in Riverdale Cem, Columbus, GA He married Annie Lou WILLIS. Not found in 1990 census 1910 lists them in Macon, Bibb Co, GA Henry M., age 27, servant Annie, age 23, servant 1920 census - not found in GA or FL 1930 census lists them in Miami, Dade Co., FL Henry M. , age 47, auto repair Annie L, Henry married at age 24 (1906?) I would like to find his parents & siblings. 1880 census lists following in Columbus, GA Henry Brown, head Clara, wife Nellie, dau Lucy, dau Wm. Henry, son Rose, dau Y., mother I am wondering if this is his family. Gold ----- Original Message ----- From: TBrownEsq@aol.com To: Silver9876@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [GAMUSCOGEE] Gov. BROWN - 1862 I'm not related to Gov. Brown but am descended from Silas Riley Brown who was in Chattahoochee County(created out of Muscogee County) in the 1850s. Terry Brown

In a message dated 10/8/2003 9:20:13 PM Central Daylight Time, Silver9876@earthlink.net writes: > Harry Jr and Joseph are sons of Harry G. Sr., born 1892, died ?, and > Ethel > M. WILLIS BROOKS, born March 1889, died ? > 1920 census shows them all at 110 Broad St., Columbus > > Trying to find living cousins. > Thank you. > > Gold > Do you know if they were related to Milford Brooks of Columbus,Ga? married 1st to Juanita Taylor and 2nd to a Catherine-----------?....... Betty

Anyone know the following BROOKS? Did Joseph marry? Any children? Did Harry lll marry? Any children? Harry G., Jr., born Dec. 9, 1912, died Jan. 1 1989 1942 lived at 2215 Hamilton Road, Columbus 1957 & 1989 lived at 1430 32nd St., Columbus Married Sarah Virginia Purvis, b Aug. 29, 1912, d Sept. 30, 1969 son, stillborn 1949 Married Margaret ? Son, Harry G. Brooks III of Chester, GA in 1989 Stepdaughter, Elaine Theubet of Redding, CA Joseph, born 1918, died ? , before 1989 1942 lived at Sixth Ave., Phenix City, 1957 same? Harry Jr and Joseph are sons of Harry G. Sr., born 1892, died ?, and Ethel M. WILLIS BROOKS, born March 1889, died ? 1920 census shows them all at 110 Broad St., Columbus Trying to find living cousins. Thank you. Gold

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/1366 Message Board Post: I posted some stories from the 1932 Ledger Enquirer, they are on the just plain interesting link on my site. More has been added to the Do You Remember link also. On #63, if anyone knows Bob from CO, a former resident from Columbus, please let me know. He just might want to hear from some old friends. Gone and Almost Forgotten Georgia http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/georgia

If I remember correctly someone on this list has an old 1940 something phone book and someone else has an old 1950 something phone book. I would appreciate info on HOLTs, particularly R. N. HOLT, in Columbus, GA. Thank you. Gold

Does anyone "own" this BROWN & would post info. Since Gov. any info in the GA books? I have yet to find parents & siblings of the BROWN my cousin married. Gold WEEKLY COLUMBUS [GA] ENQUIRER, December 9, 1862, p. 1, c. 1 No Clothing to be Sent out of the State. The agent of the Southern Express Company, at Macon, gives notice through the Telegraph that that Company will not receive for shipment out of the State any shoes, cloth, clothing or leather, until further notice. It pursues this course by order of Governor Brown. This may be regarded as a measure preliminary to the seizure of the factories and tanneries by the Governor, according to authority vested in him by the Legislature. The act of the Legislature authorizes him to pursue this course in the event of the refusal of these establishments to furnish their fabrics for soldiers' clothing at prescribed prices, viz: Osnaburgs and Shirtings 25 cents per yard, Woolen Jeans $2.50 per yard, Cotton Yarns $2.50 per bunch, Leather $1 per pound, Shoes, best army pattern $8 per pair. We presume that the Railroad companies have also been, or will be, forbidden by the Governor to take these articles out of the State until he effects the desired arrangement with the manufacturers. . .

Does anyone "own" this BROWN & would post info. I have yet to find parents & siblings of the BROWN my cousin married. Gold WEEKLY COLUMBUS [GA] ENQUIRER, November 25, 1862, p. 3, c. 1 Button Factory.-We saw some neat and strong wooden buttons, the other day, which we understood were made by Mr. A. D. Brown, at the Carter Factory of this city. They appeared as strong as bone buttons and equally well finished.

Does anyone on the list have ties to this BROWN? I have yet to find the parents & siblings of the Brown my cousin married. Gold WEEKLY COLUMBUS [GA] ENQUIRER, November 25, 1863, p. 1, c. 4 Patriotic Examples.-The Lexington (Va.) Gazette says: Col. R. H. Brown, the proprietor of the Rockbridge Woolen Factory, has set an example worthy of all imitation. He manufactures an excellent article of jeans, which he sells at $1.60 and $1.75 per yard to consumers. He will not sell to speculators at any price. The goods sold at so low a figure could not be bought in Lynchburg at less than $4 or $5. The man who can be satisfied with a moderate profit, when the necessities of the community would enable him to treble that profit, deserves the lasting gratitude of every true hearted citizen; and deserves to be remembered when the war is ended. We have also been informed that Wm. Withrow, Esq., of Brownsburg, continues to sell leather at forty or fifty cents, while others are getting two dollars. A noble heart throbs in his bosom.

Hi! From Nancy Ann Telfair's book, "The Columbus, Georgia Centenary 1828-1928"" p.79-"Following the opening of the Howard and Echols cotton factory in that year..." (assumed to be 1845 from the first paragraph.) p.83-"In December, 1845, one of the newspapers came out commenting that "the manufacturing excitement is largely on the increase. Messrs. Howard, Bridges, Carter, Baird and Jeter are pushing their improvements ahead." p.84-"The Howard Manufacturing company was organized the following year for the purpose of building a cotton factory. Already the Coweta and Columbus factories were in operation. The new building ws to be 125 by 48 feet, five stories high and to run 5,000 spindles. The directors were as follows: Van Leonard, J. C. Cook, E. T. Taylor, Harvey Hall and J. I. Ridgway. The president was, Van Leonard, and the superintendent, Jonathan Bridges." p.85-:Howard Manufacturing Company; located in Columbus, capital, $85,000; designed for 5,000 spindles and 75 looms, and will employ 100 hands. Manufacturing sheetings, shirtings, and yarns." I will look more through the book later. Patricia Cantrell Columbus, GA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com

Ronbatiste@aol.com wrote: Does the "history" contain any references to N.L. HOWARD, or his son, Nicolas. The HOWARDs later moved on to Columbus, Muscogee County, where they became prominent developers, builders.There is a Howard Avenue in Columbus, Georgia , Muscogee County. Scalawag1867@aol.com wrote: It's located in the Jordan /Johnson area. Jordan High School and Johnson Elementary School. Most of the time Streets are named after people who have given to the Community. Bradley Library, Bradley Drive in Columbus, Georgia should be able to give you plenty of information on the Howards, if you are related to these Howards. There used to be a Howard's Bus Line, but I am not sure of the owners of the Bus Station. If you haven't already , you might want to join the Georgia and the Gamuscogee County List. There are people on these list who have relatives in Columbus or have lived here. I will forward your email asking about the Howards. Maybe someone can pick up where I left off. Sandra Georgia The only HOWARD I found in my books was a H. Augusta HOWARD. He was associated with "Georgia Woman Suffrage Association - founded July 1890 - along with Primus KING. FROM a March 25th email from John Mallory LAND about Howard and Eagle & Phenix Mills - <parts snipped> The following have tried to provide a few basics about the Howard Manufacturing Company and the Eagle Mill (later Eagle and Phenix Mills): "In 1847, the Howard Manufacturing Company was formed, the most ambitious project for the manufacture of cotton up to this time. It was to be five stories high and run 5,000 spindles. Van LEONARD was President; Jonathan BRIDGES, Superintendant. The Directors were, besides LEONARD, J. C. COOK, E. T. TAYLOR, Harvey HALL, and J. L. RIDGEWAY [WORSLEY, p. 178; see MARTIN, Vol. II, p.22]." Among data provided in Rev. George WHITE's "Statistics" for the industries of the Columbus area in 1849 is: "Howard Manufacturing Company, located in Columbus, with capital in the amount of $85,000, has been designed for 5,000 spindles and 75 looms, to employ 100 hands in the manufacture of sheeting, shirtings, and yarns." In 1851, William H. YOUNG bought up the water lots of the Howard Manufacturing Company of John H. HOWARD and others, and obtained a charter organizing the Eagle Manufacturing Company to operate the Eagle Mill. It quickly became the largest textile operation in the city. It is proper to say that this article is written by one who is in no way interested in the Company alluded to, or has ever been benefited by the liberal course which it has, with provident patriotism, seen fit to pursue, and that it is quite without the knowledge of any of its managers. Atlanta, November 1862.>> Courtesy of Vicki BETTS - http://www.uttyler.edu/vbetts/newspaper_intro.htm John's response was in response to the following email and another one about the Eagle & Phenix Kit McCHESNEY wrote: Do you know how the Howard Mill came by its name? Is there any connection tothe Howards (the ones we are related to) in Columbus at all? In the last roll call, we had 2 others on the Muscogee County list who are researching the HOWARD'S. Hopefully, one may be able to give you more info. Happy family hunting, kemis massey CC - Muscogee and Chattahoochee Counties, GA Researching: DUKE, EVANS, HICKEY, MAYS, ROSAMOND, SONGER, and CAMP for me Researching: BROOKS, CHAMBERS, MASSEY, FOUNTAIN, and SMITH for my hubbie and CLAPP Factory Cemetery in Columbus, GA for preservation purposes

Muscogee County GaArchives Deed.....C.P. Thompson - Ben T. & Mary J. Hatcher July 16 1890 ************************************************ 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: Robert Hatcher rhatcher@sw.rr.com October 7, 2003, 11:26 am N1/2 SW1/4 section 11- &N1/2 SE1/4 section 11&NW1/4 of SW1/4 section 12 Township 4 Range 29 also 20 acres of ---- bounded on the North by lands of J.B.Alford East by lands of A. McCay Alford,on the South by lands of B.T. HatcherHenry Co. Alabama Written: July 16 1890 Filed in Office for record July 16th 1890 Dan Gordon, Probate Judge (Henry Co. Alabama) B.T. Hatcher and wife to C.P. Thompson- The State of Alabama, Henry County Know all men by these presents that Ben T, Hatcher and Martha J. Hatcher the wife of said Ben T. Hatcher of the county of Muscogee and State of Georgia,for and in consideration of the sum of Five Hundred Dollars($500) to them in hand paid by C.P. Thompson of the town of Columbia of the county of Henry and State of Alabama, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge,do hereby grant,bargain and sell ------- and confirm unto the said C.P. Thompson, the following described real estate to wit: The North half of the Southwesr quarter,and the North half of the SouthEast quarter of section 11,and the northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of section 12 all in Township four and Range twenty-nine, also twento acres of ____ bounded as follows,to wit: on the north by lands of J.B. Alford , East by lands of A. McCay Alford, south & west by lands of B. T. Hatcher This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb