In a message dated 8/11/2003 9:00:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, GAMUSCOG-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Does anyone know about the old street car lines that would have ran in > Columbus in the early 1900's? In 1912 a lynching took place on the Wynnton > switch of the columbus street car line. I would love to know where that was so > that I can take a present day picture of the site for my story. > <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/georgia/page4.html">Just Plain Interesting</A> [form this site] ....The bailiff's refused to give up T Z and were attacked by members of this mob. A fight broke out at the court house but T Z was taken by the mob to the corner of 10th street and 2nd Avenue. One of the streetcars were stopped at gun point and the car was ordere to go to the city limits. At that time the city limits would have been 10th Avenue, near the R C plant. Passengers other than the mob were orderd off. The street car then continued towards Wynn's hill. The hill was too steep for the steetcar. The switch was located at the base of Wynns hill, where Bradley drive is today. This is the road that runs in front of the Library. This is where the street car stopped and the mob and T Z got off. The street car was then told to go. T Z was shot there at the Wynnton Switch. There were between 25 and 50 holes in his body. He was left there in a small ditch . Word of the lyching spread like crazy and many people came out to see the body.... The site has a picture of the grave of the TZ.

Is the Oak Manor Nursing Home in existence in 1983 still in business? May I please have the address, etc. Is the Pine Manor Nursing Home in existence in1995 still in business? May I please have the address, etc. Thank you. Gold

Is The Church of the Holy Family still in existence? Would someone please give me their address, etc. Thank you. Gold

Does anyone have any information on a business called WILLIS & CROSSMAN owned by Charles D. Willis and John S. B. Crossman. Sales of some sort? In 1898 when Chas. Willis died it stated he was one of the best salesman in Columbus. Thank you. Gold

Can anyone tell me if Saint Patricks Church is in Columbus or Phenix City?

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/1357 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on Greenberry Pinkston who married Adeline Chatfield & was the father of Dr. George Wesley Pinkston who married Cleora Camilla Josephine Drewry. I know that Greenberry was born in or around 1808 & was a Soldier of the Indian War, married Adeline Chatfield who died in 1832 (death notice was in 1833) who was the daughter of George Washington Chatfield & Mary COATS Chatfield. I have information on Dr. George Wesley Pinkston forward that I would be happy to share. Feel free to E-mail at: elusiveshreves@yahoo.com. Thank You, Helena-Suzanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1356 Message Board Post: Thomas Boling Moore lived in the Columbus GA area around 1900. He was brother to my g-grandfather Jeremiah N. Moore of Baldwin County GA. I am working on the Moore tree and can't find a thing about him. He may have worked at a hotel or managed a hotel.

Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. M.M. Bowden March 29 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: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 6, 2003, 12:12 am The Talbotton New Era, April 2, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 2, 1908 Page 3 Mrs. M.M. Bowden of Flat Rock, Dead The sad death of Mrs. M.M. Bowden occurred Sunday morning about 11:45 o’clock at her home, Flat Rock, Ga., about eight miles north of the city, after an illness of about two years. Mrs. Bowden was 64 years of age, a devout Christian and a member of Pearce Chapel Methodist Church near her home. She was one of the best-known and most beloved women in her community and her death has cast a shadow over that entire section of the county. A devoted wife, a loving mother and a sincere friend, her memory will long live in the hearts of those who knew her. Mrs. Bowden is survived by nine children, five sons and four daughters, Messrs. W.O., G.H., N.K., A.J., T.J. and M.M. Bowden, and Mrs. J.F. Waller, Mrs. A.T. Reese, Mrs. Jeane Callier and Miss Belle Bowden; also by three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Griscom, of Florida, Mrs. Sallie Calloway, of Warm Springs and Mrs. Mattie Wright of Chipley, and by one brother, Mr. Jeff Simmons, of LaGrange, Ga. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o’clock at Pearce Chapel, services being conducted by the Rev. E.M. Whiting, and interment was at the same place. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearer: Messrs. W.O. Bowden, N.K. Bowden, A.T. Bowden, T.J. Bowden, M.M. Bowden, sons of the deceased and Mr. L.E. Callier. – Tuesday’s Enquirer This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Talbot-Muscogee County GaArchives Marriages.....Annie Mae Wood - Charles Lindsay February 16 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: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 5, 2003, 11:57 pm The Talbotton New Era, February 27, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, February 27, 1908 Page 1 Wood – Lindsay Occurred on Sunday Feb. 16, 1908, at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Rawls, 1124 13th Street, Columbus, Ga., the marriage of Miss Annie Mae Wood of Paschal, Ga., to Mr. Chas. Lindsay of Columbus, Ga. The parlor was very artistically decorated with ferns and mistletoe, where the ceremony was performed by Dr. McFerrin in a very impressive manner. The innumberable host of friends of both the bride and groom wish them unlimited success and unbounded happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay will reside in Columbus. A Friend This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Joseph F. Pou, Sr. February 27 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: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 5, 2003, 11:55 pm The Talbotton New Era, February 27, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, February 27, 1908 Page 1 Judge J.F. Pou Is Dead Judge Joseph F. Pou died this morning at 3:15 o’clock after a long illness. A few weeks ago Judge Pou’s condition became critical and it was feared that he would pass away. He rallied, however and was slowly improving; although at his age and feeble condition gave but little hope for a complete recovery. About a week ago there was a change for the worse and since then he has gradually grown weaker, the end coming at the above stated hour. Judge Pou was known and respected by the entire community and the announcement of his death will carry the keenest regret to those who knew him. He was for many years one of the most prominent men in Muscogee County and for quite a while was Ordinary of the county, retiring from that office some seven years ago. He was a lawyer who was quite gifted in his profession, and a man whose strong character and high integrity commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Judge Pou is survived by his wife and four sons, Messrs. John Pou, Felder Pou, Joseph Pou, Jr. and Dr. Robert E. Pou. A more extended sketch cannot be given in this issue owing to the lateness of the hour. – Saturday’s Enquirer This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Muscogee-Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....G.C. Harbuck February 12 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: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 5, 2003, 11:48 pm The Talbotton New Era, February 13, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, February 13, 1908 Page 6 Mr. G.C. Harbuck Has Passed Away Another Old Confederate Veteran Crosses The River Jordan Mr. G.C. Harbuck died at his residence on Talbotton Avenue yesterday morning at 7:30 o’clock after an illness of eight days of lagrippe. He was 62 years of age and was a well-known confederate veteran, having served the Southern confederacy in the Fifth Georgia Regiment of the Infantry. His father, Mr. J.M. Harbuck, survives him and he leaves a wife and eight children, who are as follows: Messrs. J.H., J.T., C.E. and Miss Nettie Harbuck of Columbus; Mr. H.A. Harbuck of Phenix City; Mr. W.J. Harbuck and Mrs. G.G. Garrett and Mrs. A.A. Dennis, of Girard. He is also survived by three brothers, J.M. Harbuck, Jr. of Talbotton, Ga.; Joe Harbuck of Juniper, Ga., and Tom Harbuck of Texas. A sister, Mrs. Riley, of Texas, also survives Mr. Harbuck. The funeral will take place from the residence on Talbotton Avenue this morning at 10 o’clock, the services being conducted by Rev. M. Ashby Jones. The remains will be carried to Box Springs, Ga., this afternoon at 1 o’clock and interment will take place there this afternoon. The following gentlemen will be pall bearers: Messrs. S.J. Adams, L.M. Everett, W.H. Page, J.H. Hawkins, J.G. Keeley and M.E. Dennis. – Saturday’s Enquirer This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Marion-Muscogee County GaArchives Marriages.....Louise Embry Lott - J.R. McMichael January 21 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: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 5, 2003, 11:38 pm The Talbotton New Era, January 23, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 23, 1908 Page 7 A Happy Marriage Mr. J.R. McMichael, one of our talented and much appreciated young men, was united in marriage Tuesday evening to Miss Louise Embry Lott, of Columbus, Ga. The marriage took place at the home of the bride’s parents, in the presence of relatives and friends, Misses Lula and Ella Bess McMichael acting as garland girls, Miss Hattie -lements as bridesmaid and Mr. – H. McMichael as groomsman. Mrs. Alvan Howard was matron of honor and Miss Alcine Lott as maid of honor. The pretty flowers girls were Misses Elizabeth and Pearl Lowe Hamner. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. A. Jones, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Columbus. It was a pretty wedding and shortly after the ceremony a reception was given, after which the young couple left for Oxford, where they will spend a few days with the groom’s sister, and then on to Perry, Fla., where they will make their home. The Patriot joins many relatives and friends in extending congratulations. – Marion County Patriot This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Talbot-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....J.M. Lennard January 14 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: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 5, 2003, 11:26 pm The Talbotton New Era, January 16, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 16, 1908 Page 6 Judge Lennard of Columbus Dead Judge J.M. Lennard, formerly of Talbot County, died in Columbus quite suddenly on Tuesday morning at six o’clock. He was seventy years of age and was born and raised in Talbot County. Judge Lennard married Miss Lizzie Carter, of Talbot County, who preceded him to the grave a good many years ago. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. T.E. Golden, Mrs. T.T. Miller, Mrs. F.M. Sommerkamp and Miss Etta Lennard, all of Columbus, and by one son, Mr. Joseph Lennard, of Midland, Ga. Three brothers, Dr. F.M. Lennard, of Texas, Capt. J.C. Lennard, of Orlando, Fla., and Mr. William Lennard, of Talbot County, and two sisters, Mrs. Boynton, of Bartow, Fla., and Mrs. J.M. Stinson, of Talbotton also survive him. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Maureen, Have you found Hardy on the 1860 or 1870 census in GA or SC? John in TX Maureen wrote: >>Need help with my brick wall!!! >>My Great-Grandfather, >>Hardy P. Hughes, born September 28, 1851, SC, >>died July 3, 1891, Milledgeville, GA >>Married Laura S. Simons April 20, 1873 in >>Columbus, Muscogee County, GA >>Oldest daughter, Lavenia Delia Hughes, born January 28, >>1874 told her children that when she was age three, they >>moved to Columbia, SC (this would have put them there >>in 1877 or thereabouts). >>I know they were back in Columbus, GA by August 25, 1876 >>as this was when and where a sister was born. >>I need to find information on the parents and siblings of >>Hardy P. Hughes. >>Have looked for this information for about 25 years, and can find nothing! >>If you have a suggestion or idea, please let me know. >>Thanks! >>Maureen Hughes Poole >> >>

> Need help with my brick wall!!! > My Great-Grandfather, > Hardy P. Hughes, born September 28, 1851, SC, > died July 3, 1891, Milledgeville, GA > Married Laura S. Simons April 20, 1873 in > Columbus, Muscogee County, GA > Oldest daughter, Lavenia Delia Hughes, born January 28, > 1874 told her children that when she was age three, they > moved to Columbia, SC (this would have put them there > in 1877 or thereabouts). > I know they were back in Columbus, GA by August 25, 1876 > as this was when and where a sister was born. > I need to find information on the parents and siblings of > Hardy P. Hughes. > Have looked for this information for about 25 years, and can find nothing! > If you have a suggestion or idea, please let me know. > Thanks! > Maureen Hughes Poole > >

Muscogee-Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. James Phillips January 5 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: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 4, 2003, 3:04 pm The Talbotton New Era, January 9, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 9, 1908 Page 3 Mrs. James Phillips of Upatoi, Dead Mrs. James Phillips, an aged lady of Upatoi, Ga., died Sunday afternoon at 6:30 o’clock. She was eighty years of age and her death was due to the diability of senility. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Geneva, Ga., and the tenets of her faith were her dearest devotion. She was a most estimable woman and her death has cast a pall of sorrow over the community in which she resided. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband, Mr. James Phillips, who is stricken with grief over the death of his partner of many years and his friends sympathize with him in his great loss. Other surviving relatives are Mr. W.A. Phillips, a son, and Mrs. R.J. Boyd, a daughter, of Upatoi, and Professor Stephen Phillips of this city, and Messrs. Charles and James Phillips of Texas. The funeral will be held at the residence this morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by the pastor of Geneva Presbyterian Church, and the interment will be in the Hollis burying ground. – Enquirer-Sun Tuesday. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Taylor-Muscogee County GaArchives News.....Wiggins' Assailant in Jail, His Wife Under Bond May 14 1909 ************************************************ 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 harrishill@starband.net September 4, 2003, 9:17 am Schley County News WIGGINS' ASSAILANT IN JAIL, HIS WIFE UNDER BOND Smith the would be murderer of Charlie Wiggins, at Butler on last Saturday night, was captured at Columbus, his home, on last Monday. After being placed under arrest, Smith confessed to the crime and was at once carried back to Butler where he is now held in jail to await his trial upon the charge of assault with intent to murder. All, perhaps, have heard how Wiggins was brutally assaulted in his own home on last Saturday night after he had returned from(on the?) night train from Columbus where he had gone to meet his wife and children who had been spending some time in Columbus. They didn't come on that train however, but instead the man Smith did come to Butler and at once proceeded to the Wiggins home and concealed himself for the purpose of murdering Wiggins, it being by the merest providence that he failed to accomplish his purpose, Wiggins escaping only (by) the "skin of his teeth," after having been shot and beaten into a near state of insensibility. It has since developed that Wiggins' own wife was at the bottom of this, (one of) the most dastardly crimes that has ever occured in this section of the state. Wiggins had $3000 life insurance, payable to his wife, who had fastened her affections upon the man Smith. His wife and Smith had planned that he (Smith) go to Butler and murder Wiggins, and and shortly after his funeral and $3000 was collected, a wedding would take place---the Gods interfered. The woman is now at Columbus, out under bond. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

All, Continued thanks to Carla MILES for her transcriptions of items from the Talbotton New Era newspaper! The below obituary is for William E. "Billy" COVINGTON (24 NOV 1855-22 OCT 1907 [sic - per DAVIDSON's "A Rockaway in Talbot," Vol. III, p. 48]), son of William M. & Mary Ann (KING) COVINGTON (they m. 20 JUN 1850 in Muscogee Co, GA). William E. m. 18 NOV 1880 in Talbot Co, GA to Fatima M. "Fatie" CALHOUN (14 JAN 1860-09 NOV 1907. Billy and Fatie are buried in the COVINGTON Family Cemetery on Canterbury Road in Georgia Militia District 688 near Box Springs in Talbot Co, GA ("Rockaway," III-48, 134). "Rockaway" also shows that in 1880 William E. COVINGTON sold a property formerly owned by KAUFMAN; the property had changed hands when COVINGTON bought it back in 1899. The house on it burned in 1900. W. E. COVINGTON appears on a list of members of the Box Springs Democratic Club in support of Grover CLEVELAND, which list appeared in the Talbotton New Era newspaper on 13 SEP 1892 ("Rockaway," III-176). ROGERS' "History of Chattahoochee Co, GA," p. 352, gives four daughters for Billy and Fatie: Ethel, who m. Robert McBRYDE; Elba, Eva, and Mae. Eva is perhaps the daughter who m. B. JACKSON or S. C. JENKINS, and another unnamed daughter would have married the other. However, ROGERS' "History" states that Billy had a sister Sallie who m. Sterling JENKINS (Sr.). Perhaps this source is in error and she is actually the fifith daughter of Billy and Fatie, or perhaps the obituary is in error and Mrs. S. C. JENKINS is Billy's sister rather than daughter? An S. C. JENKINS (no dates) appears on a list of Marion Co. Coroners in COBB's "Marion Co, GA: Motherland of Many" - the list covers 1828 to the present. An account of some of the descendants of Sterling S. JENKINS, Sr. (1750-1823) appears in "Rockaway," III-122, but the son-in-law of William COVINGTON does not appear to be mentioned. I am interested to know the parentage of Robert McBRYDE / McBRIDE and would like to get clarification on the JENKINS matter. Hope this is of help to someone, John in TX Archives wrote: >File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: >Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 2, 2003, 11:28 pm > >The Talbotton New Era, October 31, 1907 > >The Talbotton New Era >Thursday, October 31, 1907 >Page 6 > >Mr. W.E. Covington Dies at Upatoi > >Mr. W.E. Covington died at his home at Upatoi on Tuesday afternoon, after a >short illness of typhoid fever. He was a well-known and highly esteemed >citizen of that place, and his death is regarded as a loss to that town and an >irreparable one to this family. He was a prominent planter and was 51 years of >age. He was a member of the Methodist church. Besides his wife he is survived >by five children, Mrs. S.C. Jenkins, of Columbus, Mrs. B. Jackson, Mrs. Robert >McBride of Geneva, and Misses Elba and Mae Covington. > >

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/789.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Minerva Harrell "found" :recently a cousin researched the will of Thomas Harrell which was written in 1851 in Muscogee Co..His minor children were named in the will as : Mynervy,Tyrenah,Jackson,and Susan.Comparing this with the 1850 Census of Thomas Harrell's family ,it is prety easy to conclude that the Marian N.Harrell listed as age 14 and a BOY (!!) must indeed be Minerva N.Harrell--otherwise Marian should be listed in the will,instead. Does anyone disagree with that ? Further, Minerva's husband,Thomas F.Wall , signed guardianship papers in 1856 (for his younger siblings)with Silas B.Harrell and Thomas C. Harrell who I believe were her brothers. Silas was in Thomas Harrell's household in 1850 while Thomas C.was living nearby. Does anyone have more info ?

Talbot-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Will Claiborn December 1 1907 ************************************************ 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 September 2, 2003, 11:50 pm The Talbotton New Era, December 5, 1907 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, December 5, 1907 Page 1 Death of Mr. Will Claiborn Mr. Will Claiborn died at his home in Columbus on last Sunday after a brief illness. His remains were brought to Talbotton on Monday afternoon and interred in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Claiborn formerly lived in Talbot County and had many friends here. The funeral was largely attended. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb