Hi, Carla-- I am really looking forward to seeing your transcription of the Junction City Baptist Church minutes! It was also very nice of you to send the items concerning the Boswell family along. This is going to help me more than you know. For instance, the very first entry-- > March 7, 1908 > Sunday School organized – Officers elected for Sunday School and Sunday > School organized. > > S.F. Hart, Supt. > Mr. David Highsmith, Asst. Supt. > Mrs. Mattie Blythe, Teacher, Bible Class > Mrs. Bessie Montgomery, Teacher, Intermediate Class > Miss Clyde Blythe, Teacher, Infant Class > J.W. Boswell, Sec. and Treas. > Mrs. C.W. Moon, Organist includes Ada Boswell's husband (David Highsmith), her sister (Bessie Montgomery) and a mystery Boswell--J. W., probably a John or James whose middle initial I do not have. Thank you very much. walt boswell [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 12:05 PM Subject: [GATALBOT] The Boswell Family from Junction City, Ga > Mr. Boswell, > > It's nice to hear from you! You are the first person that I've met > online who had ancestors who lived in Junction City. I do recall seeing > the name Boswell while typing the Church minutes. Here are several > excerpts from the minutes that include your ancestors. Hope you enjoy > reading over this. I hope to complete this project in the next month and > have it added to the Talbot County page. > > Thanks, > Carla Miles > > March 7, 1908 > Sunday School organized – Officers elected for Sunday School and Sunday > School organized. > > S.F. Hart, Supt. > Mr. David Highsmith, Asst. Supt. > Mrs. Mattie Blythe, Teacher, Bible Class > Mrs. Bessie Montgomery, Teacher, Intermediate Class > Miss Clyde Blythe, Teacher, Infant Class > J.W. Boswell, Sec. and Treas. > Mrs. C.W. Moon, Organist > > August 7, 1910 > Elected Bros. C.W. Moore and J.H. Boswell messengers to Association with > Brothers S.F. Hart and W.K. Morgan as alternates. > > December 1910 > Bro. J.H. Boswell and wife called for their Letter which was granted by > church. > > November 26, 1911 > Church had called conference to call Pastor when Bro. Elliott was > unanimously elected. > > J.H. Boswell, Mod. > S.F. Hart, Clerk > > January 28, 1912 > A committee was appointed to collect money to buy an organ. The > committee consists of Bro. J.H. Boswell, Bro. C.H. Moore, Mrs. S.F. Hart, > Mrs. C.W. Moore, Miss Nettie Morgan. > > March 24, 1912 > Doors of church opened. Bro. J.H. Boswell and Wife joined by Letter. > > Bro. J.H. Boswell, Chairman of Committee reported in regards to Organ > fund. The amount was collected in full. > > January 26, 1913 > Bro. W.K. Morgan was appointed to collect money to pay for lamps. Letter > was read from Geneva church requesting some help building their church. > Bro. J.H. Boswell was appointed to collect money for them. > > March 8, 1914 > Bro. J.H. Boswell was appointed to see the absent members for non > attendance. > > April 1914 > Bro. Boswell read his last report on seeing absent members which was > accepted. Bro. Malory’s excuse was accepted. > > July 1914 > A committee was appointed to raise money to carpet the church. The > committee composed of Sister C.W. Moore, Sister S.F. Hart and Bro. J.H. > Boswell. > > November 8, 1914 > Bro. W.K. Morgan, Bro. J.H. Boswell was appointed Committee to see after > another Pastor. > > December 3, 1914 > Bro. J.H. Boswell was elected Treasurer to suceed Bro. W.K. Morgan. > > February 14, 1915 > Bro. Boswell called for the Letters of Bros. Dan Boswell and John Boswell > which was granted by church. > > May 14, 1916 > It was moved that a committee be appointed to collect funds to cover > Church. Committee consists of W.K. Morgan, Charly Boswell, S.F. Hart, > Lucile Moore, Mrs. Jackson and W.M. Brown. > > July 9, 1916 > Charly Boswell and R.P. Blythe were elected Delegates to Association. > > November 12, 1916 > Bro. Boswell appointed to select Committee to draw up resolution > concerning Bro. Ward’s death. > > December 17, 1916 > It was moved and seconded that we have new windows in Church. Bro. J.H. > Boswell was appointed to select a Committee to look after the windows and > such other repairs as needed. > > > > > > > ==== GATALBOT Mailing List ==== > Visit the newly redesigned Talbot County on-line at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gatalbot/ > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library > >

Mr. Boswell, It's nice to hear from you! You are the first person that I've met online who had ancestors who lived in Junction City. I do recall seeing the name Boswell while typing the Church minutes. Here are several excerpts from the minutes that include your ancestors. Hope you enjoy reading over this. I hope to complete this project in the next month and have it added to the Talbot County page. Thanks, Carla Miles March 7, 1908 Sunday School organized – Officers elected for Sunday School and Sunday School organized. S.F. Hart, Supt. Mr. David Highsmith, Asst. Supt. Mrs. Mattie Blythe, Teacher, Bible Class Mrs. Bessie Montgomery, Teacher, Intermediate Class Miss Clyde Blythe, Teacher, Infant Class J.W. Boswell, Sec. and Treas. Mrs. C.W. Moon, Organist August 7, 1910 Elected Bros. C.W. Moore and J.H. Boswell messengers to Association with Brothers S.F. Hart and W.K. Morgan as alternates. December 1910 Bro. J.H. Boswell and wife called for their Letter which was granted by church. November 26, 1911 Church had called conference to call Pastor when Bro. Elliott was unanimously elected. J.H. Boswell, Mod. S.F. Hart, Clerk January 28, 1912 A committee was appointed to collect money to buy an organ. The committee consists of Bro. J.H. Boswell, Bro. C.H. Moore, Mrs. S.F. Hart, Mrs. C.W. Moore, Miss Nettie Morgan. March 24, 1912 Doors of church opened. Bro. J.H. Boswell and Wife joined by Letter. Bro. J.H. Boswell, Chairman of Committee reported in regards to Organ fund. The amount was collected in full. January 26, 1913 Bro. W.K. Morgan was appointed to collect money to pay for lamps. Letter was read from Geneva church requesting some help building their church. Bro. J.H. Boswell was appointed to collect money for them. March 8, 1914 Bro. J.H. Boswell was appointed to see the absent members for non attendance. April 1914 Bro. Boswell read his last report on seeing absent members which was accepted. Bro. Malory’s excuse was accepted. July 1914 A committee was appointed to raise money to carpet the church. The committee composed of Sister C.W. Moore, Sister S.F. Hart and Bro. J.H. Boswell. November 8, 1914 Bro. W.K. Morgan, Bro. J.H. Boswell was appointed Committee to see after another Pastor. December 3, 1914 Bro. J.H. Boswell was elected Treasurer to suceed Bro. W.K. Morgan. February 14, 1915 Bro. Boswell called for the Letters of Bros. Dan Boswell and John Boswell which was granted by church. May 14, 1916 It was moved that a committee be appointed to collect funds to cover Church. Committee consists of W.K. Morgan, Charly Boswell, S.F. Hart, Lucile Moore, Mrs. Jackson and W.M. Brown. July 9, 1916 Charly Boswell and R.P. Blythe were elected Delegates to Association. November 12, 1916 Bro. Boswell appointed to select Committee to draw up resolution concerning Bro. Ward’s death. December 17, 1916 It was moved and seconded that we have new windows in Church. Bro. J.H. Boswell was appointed to select a Committee to look after the windows and such other repairs as needed.

This sounds like a really great project, Carla! My great grandparents lived in Junction City until their deaths--James Evans Boswell 28 Jan 1938 and Lula Ann Baggett Boswell 14 Feb 1940. I believe they were members of the Junction City Baptist Church and, as I understand it, some of the children were too. James and Lula are buried in the Junction City Cemetery, along with my second great grandparents and several other members of the Boswell, Montgomery, and Lucas-Payne families. The little James Evans Boswell place still stands and is located just across the street from the cemetery. The Montgomery house is just next door (Seaborn C. and Bessie Boswell Montgomery, James and Lula's daughter). I look forward to seeing your transcription, and thank you very much for undertaking the project. We need more good souls like you and Helen. walt boswell [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [GATALBOT] For Researchers > Helen, > > Thanks so much for transcribing the news items from your local paper. > I'm have ancestors who lived in the Junction City area and enjoy reading > these articles. I'm currently transcribing the church minutes for the > Junction City Baptist Church from the time the church started in 1907 > until the end of the first book in 1923. I hope to have this added to > the Talbot County Rootsweb page in the near future. > > Have you contacted Keith Giddeon the Coordinator of the Talbot County > page on RootsWeb? I've recently transcribed Talbot County info from the > Columbus paper and he's added it to the page. I'm sure that he would like > to include this new info as well. > > Thanks again for taking the time to share this interesting and helpful > data with us. > > Carla Miles > Researching the Blythe, Fielder and Layfield Families who lived in > Junction City, Ga from the early 1900's-1940's > > > ==== GATALBOT Mailing List ==== > Post your Queries on-line at: > http://genforum.genealogy.com/ga/talbot/ > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > >

Helen, Thanks so much for transcribing the news items from your local paper. I'm have ancestors who lived in the Junction City area and enjoy reading these articles. I'm currently transcribing the church minutes for the Junction City Baptist Church from the time the church started in 1907 until the end of the first book in 1923. I hope to have this added to the Talbot County Rootsweb page in the near future. Have you contacted Keith Giddeon the Coordinator of the Talbot County page on RootsWeb? I've recently transcribed Talbot County info from the Columbus paper and he's added it to the page. I'm sure that he would like to include this new info as well. Thanks again for taking the time to share this interesting and helpful data with us. Carla Miles Researching the Blythe, Fielder and Layfield Families who lived in Junction City, Ga from the early 1900's-1940's

Thank you Helen, for the transcriptions. What a valuable gift you are giving. I read every one and usually don't have a connection, as my McDaniel and Clark ancestors date much earlier than the newspaper. This time, though, I learned more about a second cousin, once removed, the former husband of Dixie Daniel's wife, Elaine, Rufus Braddy, and their sons Rufus, Jr., Dennis and Kevin Braddy. Very interesting. Barbara McDaniel Ray Atlanta, GA P.S. One hint--in each of the transcribed messages, it would be good to add the citation information when you have it--Newspaper Name, town, county, date and page no. These items get printed and distributed and the original source can be lost. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen Pond" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 6:38 PM Subject: [GATALBOT] Obit-Friday, July 28, 2000 > Dixie Daniel > Feb. 28, 1922 - July 28, 2000 > > Dixie Daniel, age 77, of Woodland, GA, died Friday, July 28, 2000 at Providence Nursing Home. > > Funeral services were held Monday, July 31, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Woodland Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Cook and the Rev. Charles Hill officiating. Interment followed in the Woodland City Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Drexel Daniel, Lee Daniel, Bob Daniel, Charles Daniel, Brian Metsing, and Mike Watson. Honorary pallbearers were the deacons of the Woodland Baptist Church. > > Mr. Daniel was born in Talbot County but had lived in Woodland all his life. He was the son of the late Rowan Daniel and the late Nelle Daniel. A World War II Army veteran, he was retired from Goody Products and was also a retired cattle farmer. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church and served as a Deacon there. > > Survivors include wife Elaine Daniel of Woodland; son Harold J. Daniel of Woodbury; three step-sons, Rufus Braddy of LaGrange, Dennis Braddy of Manchester and Kevin Braddy of Manchester; sister Janelle Hanson of Shiloh; brothers Hubert Daniel and Marshall Daniel, both of Woodland; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cox Funeral Home of Manchester in charge of arrangements. > > > ==== GATALBOT Mailing List ==== > Post your Queries on-line at: > http://genforum.genealogy.com/ga/talbot/ > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >

I decided to send this to the list because Dr. Trexler grew up in Talbotton. Duke Clayton Trexler, MD Oct 24, 1943 to July 21, 2000 Woodbury - Duke Clayton Trexler, MD, 56 of Woodbury, GA died Friday July 21, 2000 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 24, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home in Woodbury with the Rev. Boll Lawrence and James Schwarzlose officiating. Interment followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Talbotton. Pallbearers for the ceremony were Mike Akins, Mitch Moreland, Charles Wall, Gary Jones, Joe Mangham and Larry Williamson. Dr. Trexler was born in Taylor County but grew up in Talbotton, GA. He was the son of Duke C. Trexler, Jr and Jewel Landrum Morgan Trexler. In pursuit of his medical degree, Dr. Trexler was a student at the following educational institutions: Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, GA; Roanoke College, Salem, VI where he got a degree in Biology in 1961. In active service in the U. S. Army from 1967 -68, Dr. Trexler took training at the Brooke General Hospital, San Antonio, TX and DeWitt Army Hospital, Ft. Belvoir VI as a Medical Corpsman. He received an honorable discharge. >From there he attended Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C. - Pathology Assistants Program, 1975; Ross University of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies - Doctor of Medicine, 1981; East Tennessee State University College of Medicine - Family Practice Program - 1985 and General Surgery Rotation 1986. Dr. Trexler began his medical practice in Woodbury in 1987, becoming a member of the medical staff at Georgia Baptist Meriwether Hospital in Warm Springs, Ga and was recently elected to a second 7-year term on the Hospital Authority Board of Directors. He was a member of Lutheran Towers. Survivors include his wife Linda Johnston Trexler of Woodbury, GA; mother, Jewel M. Wilson of Carrabelle, FL; father, Duke C. Trexler, Jr. of Deland Fl; two daughters, Lisa Wiersema of Morrison, IL and Sara Trexler of Durham, N.C.; uncle Hamp Morgan of Manchester, Ga. The family request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Duke C. Trexler, MD Memorial Scholarship Fund at Flint River Academy, Woodbury, GA.

News From the New Era by Nelson Goolsby February 12, 1925 Woodland: The boys basketball team has been very successful this year. As of today, they are four and two. Tem members: Hugh O'Neal, Captain Alan Matthews, Roy Foster, Edwin Garrett, Thomas Bickley, Hoyle Hale and Charlie Womble. Train wrecked on AB&A RR. Wednesday morning, a southbound through freight train was wrecked on the trestle across Big Lazer Creek between Woodland and Talbotton. Four cars were thrown from the trestle into the creek, another car was thrown across the track on the trestle. No one was hurt, but there was considerable property damage. Traffic was delayed for some time. A broken wheel flange was blamed for the wreck. Domestic battles often follow when he talks about the bisuits mother used to make and she talks about the dough father used to make. Geneva: Mrs. Ansel Maund and children: Lucille, Dick and Ansell, Jr., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Turner. Mrs. R. L. McBryde entertained in honor of her little niece, Miss Cary Willis, who celebrated her 10th birthday. Misses Marion McCrary and Ella Mae Ligon assisted in entertaining. Baldwinville: Mrs. H. B. Heath and Miss Nannie Heath spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lumpkin. Miss Elizabeth Marshall was the guest of Mrs. Eleanor Teal Sunday. Ypsilanti Items: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Matthews of Prattsburg spent Sunday with Mrs. Henry T. Lumsden. Mrs. H. C. Callier was hostess to the Thursday Sewing club. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Watkins and children Leon and Martha, of Talbotton were with Mrs. Mollie Watkins Sunday. Mrs. C. W. Hendricks has returned to Pleasant Hill after spending several days with Mrs. Alma Smith. Mr. John Trussell of Centerville was a guest at church. Rev. C. L. Nease of Woodland preached two excellent sermons in the community Saturday and Sunday. He and Mrs. Nease were guests of Mrs. C. D. Matthews. Mr. Johnnie Matthews is recovering after a recent attack of the grippe. February 25, 1925 Letter to the Editor: "Dear Sir: If there is a young woman born and reared in Talbot County, who wants to come west and go halves in the chicken business in summer and trap in the winter, then take a day off from wasking and ironing and write me a nice long letter, and before sealing it, slip a picture of yourself in it and address it to: John R. Elliston, Saratoga, Wyoming." Talbotton: Georgia Day was appropriately celebrated by the U. D.C. at the Methodist Church. Mrs. J. A. Battle, President, arranged the program. The church was artistically decorated in our Georgia flower, the Cherokee Rose. Dr. J. R. Jackson introduced the speaker, Rev. C. L. Nease of Woodland. His beautiful address was highly educational as well as patriotic. Woodland: We are fortunate in having an active, wide-awake PTA. mrs. M. H. King is President, Mrs. J. H. Woodall Vice President, Mrs. J. E. Peeler Treasurer, Miss Mattie Woodall Secretary. For all the playground equipment and many other good things, the school is indebted to the P.T.A. Early in December, 1924, the first and second grades moved into a new, large, well-ventilated and well-lighted classroom which was built and paid for by the P.T.A. (NOTE AT BOTTOM OF ARTICLE BY AUTHOR: Between December 1924 and September 1925, two more large rooms were added, housing the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. September 1925 I entered the first grade.)

Dixie Daniel Feb. 28, 1922 - July 28, 2000 Dixie Daniel, age 77, of Woodland, GA, died Friday, July 28, 2000 at Providence Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday, July 31, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Woodland Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Cook and the Rev. Charles Hill officiating. Interment followed in the Woodland City Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Drexel Daniel, Lee Daniel, Bob Daniel, Charles Daniel, Brian Metsing, and Mike Watson. Honorary pallbearers were the deacons of the Woodland Baptist Church. Mr. Daniel was born in Talbot County but had lived in Woodland all his life. He was the son of the late Rowan Daniel and the late Nelle Daniel. A World War II Army veteran, he was retired from Goody Products and was also a retired cattle farmer. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church and served as a Deacon there. Survivors include wife Elaine Daniel of Woodland; son Harold J. Daniel of Woodbury; three step-sons, Rufus Braddy of LaGrange, Dennis Braddy of Manchester and Kevin Braddy of Manchester; sister Janelle Hanson of Shiloh; brothers Hubert Daniel and Marshall Daniel, both of Woodland; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cox Funeral Home of Manchester in charge of arrangements.

News From the New Era by Nelson Goolsby Feb. 26, 1925 124 people attended the Baptist Sunday School in Talbotton last Sunday. The collection was $4.15. W. M. Burris preached two able sermons. Large crowds attended both services. The music by Prof. Grace was unusally good. Centerville Flashlights: Mrs. H. L. Trussell's friends are delighted to know she is recovering rapidly from her operation. Messers. Robert Harry Callier, Jack Morris and Richard Wimberly were visiting in Howard Sunday. Ypsilanti Items: Messers. T. B. Lumsden, W. F. Matthews, Misses Laura Lumsden, Vera Matthews, and Mesdames J. C. Lumsden and C. D. Matthews arrended Quarterly Meeting in Woodland Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Freeman motored to Pensacola, FL where they will make their new home. AD: Mrs. R. W. Trussell invites you to her showing of Spring Millenery and Ready-to-Wear. See Pattern Hats that are different. O'Neals: Mrs. L. K. Fryer and son Russell spend Friday with her grandmother, Mrs. M. E. O'Neal. Mrs. Pierce and baby are the guests of her mother, Mrs. R. H. L. Willis who is quite sick. Little Louise Bussey was quite ill last week. We are glad she is improving. Summer School for Teachers. Beginning June 15th, a five week course will begin in Carrollton, Ga. $20.00 will cover the entire expense. Three hours credit will be given by the State Department of Education. Lost: Blood pressure instruments in leather case. Return for reward to Dr. W. P. Leonard. March 5, 1925 BARGAIN: Good overalls, $1.30 per pair. Limited supply. F. R. Spivey. Mr. J. W. Jordan, Jr., spent the weekend at Mercer University with Mr. Frank Jordan, going over to attend the basketball tournament. Miss Louella Robinson entertained her Sewing Club on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Starling, Mrs. Frank Wilsons, and Miss Laura Hawkins of Chalybeate Springs spent Monday with Mrs. Marvin Starling. All members of the Slade Leonard Post of the American Legion are urged to attend a special meeting of the Post on March 10, 1925. Brooks Culpepper, Commander. March 12, 1925 This is the last week for filing income tax returns for 1924. All individuals whose gross income is over $5,000 regardless of how many deductions they may have, or how great their loses may be, must file tax returns. Baldwinville: Mrs. Henry Butler is with her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Butler, who is quite ill. Miss Julia Teal is visiting Miss Ruth Weede at Prattsberg. Mr. Mercer Downs of Thomaston spent the weekend with relatives. Box Springs: Mrs. V. J. Hearn, Montgomery, AL, is the charming guest of Mrs. James Graham in the home of her parents, Mrs. C. W. Cody. Mr. Willie Jim King has returned to Atlanta after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sol King. One of the prettiest parties of the spring season was on Monday afternoon when Miss Martha K. Smith entertained a three table bridge affair. The hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs. L. K. Smith, served a delicious salad course. Junction City: Several from here are expected to attend the Peach Blossom Festival in Ft. Valley on the 19th and 20th of March. Misses Annie L. and Willie Mae Morgan were shopping in Columbus on Monday. Mr. Harris Sealy has accepted a position with the W. E. Butler Lumber Sales Co. Fashion can do what other things cannot -- The fashion in short skirts has caused fashionable restaurants and night resorts in London to cut down on the heights of tables and chairs. It is impossible for women with short skirts up to their knees to sit gracefully, not to mention modestly, so the table legs are cut off.

Eliabeth "Libba" Harman Woodall September 26, 1927 - June 28, 2000 Woodland: Elizabeth "Libba" Harman Woodall, 72, of Woodland, died Wednesdsay, June 28, 2000 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2000 at Woodland United Methodist Church with Dr. Billy Key officiating. Dr. Key was assisted by Rev. Walter McCleskey and Brother Robert Chappel. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Blake Bartlett, Kip Handel, Jeff Smith, Claude Harman, Jason Raley and Gordon Lovvorn. Honorary pallbearers were: Emory Buchanan, Nelson Goolsby, Fred Goolsby, Charles Garrett, Wilson Kendrick and A. L. (Razz) Bone. Mrs. Woodall was born September 26, 1927 in Meriwether County, the daughter of Luther C. and Pearl Sears Harman. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Greenville High School and a graduate of Wesleyan College (Magna Cum Laude). She was also a member of Delta Phi Kappa Honor Society. Mrs. Woodall was active in public education, teaching briefly at Newnan High School. She served the Talbot County Board of Education for 32 years. She served as chairman for 24 years. She was an active member of Woodland United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Director, President of WSCS/WMU, and as chairman of the Administrative Board. Mrs. Woodall enjoyed genealogy, and was a past Regent of the Governor George W. Towns Chapter of NSDAR. She also served as an officer and director on the board of Georgia Cushion and Wrapper Co., Inc. Survivors include: her husband, John H. Woodall of Woodland; four sons: Larry C. (Laura) Woodall of Stockbridge, Charles Woodall of Baltimore, MD., Henry H. (Lynda) Woodall of Manchester and Mark M. woodall of Manchester; four grandchildren: Todd W. Garner of Matthews, N.C., Wendi Raley of Hampton, GA, Erin Woodall of Stockbridge and Stacey Rice of Manchester; one great-grandchild: Todd Raley of Hampton. Cox Funeral Home in Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

I know the grave location of a Menafee in talbot county but cannot remember his first name. I will go back and check. There is a marker stateing he was a veteran of the revolutionary war. This Mr. Menefee was one of the founder of the church in the area that later became Collinsworth Methodist Church. I will check his name again in when I am there in a week or two but this homeplace is on Po-biddy road. [email protected] wrote: > Hello List Members > I'm seeking information on the George Menefee Place and location in Talbot > county. > I know he died in 1840 and one of his sons, Richard Menefee, was invloved > with the estate. I plan to visit the area some time in September. > > Thanks in advance, > JoAnn > [email protected] > > ==== GATALBOT Mailing List ==== > Post your Queries on-line at: > http://genforum.genealogy.com/ga/talbot/ > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog

I just happened to find the right paper for you after I sent you a note saying I didn't remember anything about it. So here is one just for you: News From the New Era by Nelson Goolsby March 19, 1925 Officials of the AB&A RR look to see the federal receivership of the road dissolve with the next few months and a gradual but steady, improvement of conditions under which the system operates, according to Col. B. L. Bugg, receiver of the road. Mrs. Emma Freeman Pye, one of Talbot Counties most beloved ladies, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. W. Trussell on Monday. President and Mrs. Collidge were photographed as they ascended the Capitol steps for the inauguration March 4th. Mrs. Collidge's gown, of moonstone grey Joseena and hat of unusually deep crown, brought forth exclamations of admiration from all the women spectators. The following Talbotton business have agreed to close their respective businesses on Thursday at 12 o'clock noon, beginning on April 2nd and continuing until September 1st, 1925. E. H. Edwards, People's Bank, Couch and Perryman, T. A. Bardwell and Co., Bank of Talbotton, E. L. Bardwell Col, Mrs. G. J. Graham, Mrs. R. W. Trussell, Talbotton Ten Cent Co., J. H. Bryan, F. R. Spivey, C. M. Calhoun, W. K. Couch, Jr., Mrs. L. P. Rutledge, Mrs. H. T. Cottingham, D. A. Downs, Jordan Supply Co., Peasons Bros. and Douglas Drug Co. Junction City: H. G. Currington shot and killed his brother, H. H. Currington, at the latter's home Sunday afternoon. It is stated that the killing grew out of a family feud of long standing. Soon after the killing, H. G. Currington was captured and placed in jail by Sheriff James H. Ferguson. Miss Pauline Blanton was the week-end guest of Miss Margaret Rutledge. Dr. J. H. Jackson is visiting in Macon this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Slade of Butler and Mrs. Nancy Slade of Meansville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Slade Tuesday. Mrs. Janie Alsobrook has purchased a Ford car and was visiting in Thomaston Sunday. Geneva: Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Cook and son aston, motored to Columbus Sunday. Miss Isabelle Bulloch of Warm Springs was with home folks for the week-end. Mrs. Ansel Maund and children, Lucille, Ansell and Dick, spent the week-end with relatives. March 26, 1925 At almost the same hour that Talbotton was stricken with grief of the passing of Mrs. R. W. Trussell, word was received that one of our former citizens, Mr. T. A. Bardwell, was killed by a train in Macon. A large number of Citizens attended the mass meeting at the courthouse Friday night in the interest of a new building for the Talbotton Consolidated School. The State Department has granted $1,000 state aid on the presumption the new building would be built. Enthusiastic talks were made by J. W. Jordan, President of the County Board of Education; Hon. J. A. smith, Chairman of the local board of Trustees and Prof. T. J. Barrett, Supt. of Talbotton Consolidated School. REPRESENTATIVES WANTED IN TALBOT COUNTY: A good man or woman who is able to make one thousand to five thousand dollars per year as an Insurance Salesman for Mutual Life of New York. J. H. Smith entertained at a lovely prom party at his home on College Street. The home was artistically decorated with ferns and spring flowers. Delicious punch was dispensed during the evening to about 60 guests.

Madison "Mack" Bowles Howard Sept. 21, 1922 - Sept. 12, 2000 Woodland: Madison "Mack" Bowles Howard, 77, of Woodland, died on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000 at his residence. Graveside services were held on Thursday, Sept 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the Manchester City Cemetery with Rev. Craig Williamson officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Cravey, Mercer Buffington, Jr., Jack Smith, Mel Buffington, Mether East and Ben Buffington. Mr. Howard was born Sept. 21, 1922 in Talbot County, the son of the late Wilburn Howard and Vera Bowles. He was a retired Rairoad Engineer for ACL, Seaboard and CSX Railroad. Howard was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a member of Manchester First Baptist Church. He was a member of VFW # 4670. Survivors include: his wife, Irma Buffington Howard of Woodland; a daughter, Susan (Don) Pierce of Newnan; a sister, Marian H. Tidwell of Imlac; and a brother Wilbur Keith Howard of Imlac. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Carlisle and Evelyn McCrary. Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

News From the New Era by Nelson Goolsby 25 Years Ago September 18, 1975 Nothing quite like a county fair transforms a community from a mild, prosaic mood to a lively, exciting, festival disposition, and it happens every year in Manchester, about this time. The office of William Huff Ford, Inc., located on Highway 85E, north of Manchester was broken into sometime during last Sunday night and $27,660 in time certificates, payroll checks, other checks and cash stolen. Sheriff Dan Branch said Wednesday. Ben Key, Manchester, businessman and ardent sportsman, caught a 92 pound, one ounce amberjack beauty and set a new Georgia state record for amberjack. The old state record was 78 pouds, and the world's record is 138 pounds. The Georgia Game and Fish Commission has confirmed that this is officially a new state record. The record amberjack was caught off Sapelo Reef with a 2 pound Spanish Mackerel as bait after a 1 1/2 hour struggle. 40 Years Ago September 15, 1960 On Monday, September 26, the Manchester Fairgrounds will once again be the center of bustling activity, familiar to the people of this section for the past twenty-five years. The Tri-County Fair opens its twenty-fifth annual exposition, complete with farm, home and club exhibits. The September meeting of the Manchester P.T.A. was held Tuesday night at the high school auditortium with the new president M. B. Guy, Jr. presiding. Mr. Guy presented Miss Mary Jo Sauls who gave the devotional. When the leaves begin to turn to the brighter hues of autumn time, Woodbury thinks of its Pimento Festival. This year the eleventh annual festival will be on October 12th. A dance with orchestra will be held from 9:00 through 12:00 p.m. at the Georgia Warm Springs Country Club House on Saturday, September 17, 1960. The appointment of General George H. Decker as the new Chief of Staff, U. S. Army, has been confirmed by the U. S. Senate. General Decker will succeed General Lyman L. Lemnitzer who will become Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when Air Force General Nathan M. Twining retires later this year.

I won't be doing very many of these but this one appeared special. Hope it helps somebody. JOHN W. MATTHEWS April 5, 1900 to Sept. 23, 2000 Talbotton: John W. (Johnny) Matthews, 100, of Talbotton, died Sept. 23 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 25 at Collinsworth United Methodist Church in Talbotton with Rev. Scott Brenton officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Matthews was born April 5, 1900 in Talbot County, the son of the late William F. and Cordelia Atwater Matthews. He was a retired farmer, loved to hunt and fish, and was a lifelong member of the Collinsworth United Methodist church. Mr. Matthews was one of the first school bus drivers for Talbot County and served on the Talbot County Board of Education for 15 years. Survivors include three sons, Wesley Matthews of Talbotton, Ralph Matthews of Williamson and Cordel Matthews, also of Talbotton; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Emma Watkins Johnson of Birmingham, Alabama; four granddaughters, Mrs. Sherry M. Fleming of Omaha, Mrs. Kathy M. Sonenshein of Downer, Illinois, Mrs. Carla M. Cagle of Martinez and Tiffany Matthews of Williamson; two grandsons, Michael Matthews of Lawrencefille and Steven Matthews of Williamson; four great-grandchildren. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home of Thomaston was in charge of arrangements.

News From the New Era by Nelson Goolsby September, 1925 Corinth Methodist Church in Prattsburg, organized in February, 1828, was host to a large barbecue on Friday evening. A wondersul program, good food and special speeches brought out a large crowd. A neat sum was raised to paint the church. The present church building was erected in 1869, after two log buildings had been destroyed. Mr. Sidney Cook of Woodland dropped dead at Roy Starling's garage while putting gas in his car. Officials af the AB&A RR will spend $35,000 on improvements at the Manchester yards. This shows the increasing prosperity of this section of the railroad. Talbot County Commissioners are offering a reward of $50.00 for the conviction of the party setting fire to the Bethel Baptist church and $25.00 reward for the capture of John Ellison for the murder of his brother, Ed Ellison. Assets of the Bank of Talbotton: $358,511; The Peoples Bank of Talbotton: $209,409; The Woodland Bank: $160,761; F&M Bank of Junction City: $112,176. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Woodall, Sr., John, Jr., and Mrs. R. E. Trussell of Woodland, attended church services in Talbotton Sunday and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ferguson. Ad: Well dressed people are never run down at the heels. Keep your heels and soles in good shape at the Talbotton Shoe Shop. October, 1925 Banker James D. Peters of Manchester says prosperity is here. Farmers are building tenant houses, tenants are buying Ford cars and Bank of Manchester deposits are the largest in its history. Dr. Johnson sold his farm in the Persico community to Mr. Henderson of Lansing, Michigan, who will set out 10,000 peach trees. J. M. Guy, Buford Fowler, R. A. Harris, J. E. Lanier and N. A. Weldon will put out an additional 20,000 trees in the Persico community. R. Griggs, who was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of his brother, has been granted a new trial. July, 1925 Due to the continued drought in all sections of Georgia, there will probably be an acute shortage of food. Some late crops may be planted if we can get some rain immediately. The cities are great, the country is greater. Man made the former, God made the latter. Man does wonders, so it seems, but he can't make a sun and send its beams. Man can do nothing in this day and hour, unless God graciously gives him the power. By: P. H. Raiford. Miss Maude Jordan became the bride of Mr. W. K. Couch, Sr. at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Lily J. Persons. Woodland: Misses Inez Mills and Fannie Mahone left Monday for New York.

News From the New Era by Nelson Goolsby Ad: A Delco Light for every farm home - for $195 you can have electricity. Five beautiful brass fixtures included. J. W. Pye, Woodland. Talbotton: T. L. Jenkins of Muscogee County and Mr. Alsobrooks, Agricultural Agent for the AB&A RR were in town assisting with plans for the county fair this fall. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Culpepper returned from their bridal tour in New York Sunday. The Rev. E. J. Batty, Rector of St. Mark's Church in LaGrange, will hold services at Zion Episcopal Church next sunday. Growers in the middle Georgia peach belt are advised to treat the Uneeda variety this week. Early Rose and Carmens, next week. Dates for the last application of spray or dust to Hileys, Georgia Belles and Elbertas will be announced later. Mr. J. H. Noel of Ypsilanti passed away Tuesday night, after a long illness. Mr. J. A. Smith attended the convention of Modern Woodmen in Savannah. He delivered the only address on the principles of the order. The Slade Leonard Post of the American Legion held their regular meeting at the courthouse. Among the subjects discussed was the organization of an Auxiliar, The Talbotton Consolidated School Commencement will begin Sunday with Dr. Roser of Wesleyan College preaching the commencement sermon. Graduation will be Monday night. Tuesday, the joint debate Levert and Collinsworth will be held. Centerville Flashlights: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Callier, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Matthews of Ypsilanti, and Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Callier, Jr. of Poplar, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. T. P. Callier, Sr., Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Ficklin, Miss Mabel Laurette and Charles Ficklin of Butler and Mr. James Searcy of Butler were dinner guests of Mrs. Ella Maxwell Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wilson and little daughters, of Olive Branch, were dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Coleman Sunday. Ypsilanti News: Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Lumsden, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lumsden and Miss Laura Lumsden were shopping in Columbus Sunday. Miss alma Smith had as her guests on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hendricks and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hendricks of Pleasant Hill. Painters have begun work on Collinsworth Church. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Watkins of Talbotton were guests of Mrs. Mollie Watkins. The preacher was eating diner with his hosts before the afternoon service. He ate little, explaining that it was not good for a preacher to eat heavily before preaching. The wife stayed home and asked her husband when he returned, "Well, how was he?" To which he replied, "Well, he might just as well of "et heavily." The Woodland High School graduation class will receive their diplomas May 26, 1925. J. L. Taylor, County School Superintendent will deliver the literary address. Graduates are: Blanche Allen, Louise Foster, Louise Burt, Mary Foster, Ernestine Buchanan, Willie Gene Russell, Edwin Garrett, Thomas Bickley, Roy Foster, Brooks Russell, Glynn Buchanan and Allen Matthews. Teachers are J. M. Royal, Miss Mary Julia Harrison and Miss Faye Wages. The Y.M.C.A. Camp at Juniper is being completed and will open in two weeks. There will be three double tennis courts, a boat landing and a diving tower. Many applications are coming in and every indication is that the cmap will be filled to capacity. Centerville Flashlights: Mr. Sewell Maxwell has been quite ill from the effects of a spider bite.

Thanks to all of you for your kind welcome. There were so many positive notes sent my way yesterday that I would have no time to answer individually. I'll try to send the few extra ones I have laying around and then it will be a once a week deal since the paper is only published on Wednesday. And a special hi to Walter - glad to know you are still around. You will enjoy this particular issue! News From the New Era by Nelson Goolsby March 1928 Misses Sarh and Annie Smith of Woodland advertising for sale general merchandising and fancy groceries. Faculty of Junction City Consolidated School: J. J. Greene, Supt. C. W. Cox, Principal, Mrs. F. A. Blythe, Mrs. R. P. Blythe, Miss Gussie Wilson. W. J. Hesters of Junction City advertises country produce, mixed feed, hay, grain, gas and oil. "Cyclone Sally", a comedy in three acts, will be presented at the Talbotton School Auditorium Friday evening. Martin McGeehee, Clarence Jordan, Marion Starling and J. P. Shumate had leading roles. Lost in Talbotton: One big red sow with black spots, weight 250 lbs. Notify W. F. Mitchell. The ladies of Talbotton are serving a chicken dinner on the Courthouse Square Monday. Proceeds to benefit the Community House. 50 cents per plate, dessert, 10 cents. Miss Carrie Mae Buchannan of Woodland and Mr. H. B. Heath of Junction City, were married at the Methodist Parsonage in Woodland with Rev. Pierce officiating. They will make their home with his parents near Junction City. Saturday morning at about 6 o'clock, the spirit of Mr. J. W. Culpepper, better known as "Uncle John," took its heavenly flight. He lacked just a few days being 79 years old. The Talbot County Grand Jury J. H. Mahone, Foreman, reported the jail in clean and sanitary condition, and the prisoners comfortably clothes and well fed. The Courthouse was in good shape; however, they recommend the installation of a modern toilet in the jury room for the comfort and convenience of the jurors. The school census will be taken county wide this month. All children, white and colored, between the ages of six and eighteen must be counted. The school funds for the next five years will be based on this census. Each militia district will have an enumerator named by the Board of Education. The Woodland Co-op Club will have a "Womanless Wedding" at the clubhouse Friday evening. The case includes mother of the bride L. H. Wynn, the bride's baby sister, John Woodall, Jr., ring bearer, John Pye, Jr., groom, J. A. Rice, bride, R. E. Pound and minister, John Woodall, Sr. Talbot County has a taxable wealth of $1,900,558.00 according to the county directory. Junction City officials: Mayor, W. A. Blythe, Councilmen, W. J. Hesters, H. E. Lumpkin, W. K. Morgan, L. J. Downs, Clerk, H. H. Boswell, Marshall, G. T. Gill, H. E. Lumpkin, tonsorial artist of Junction City advertises haircuts 25 cents, shaves 15 cents. Ladies and children's bobbing a specialty. Mrs. J. C. Lumsden advertises purebred Barred Rock eggs for hatching, $1.00 for 15 eggs. Woodland is making plans for a knitting mill. Capitol sotck of $30,000 has been applied for. Application is made by C. W. Matthews, J. H. Woodall, R. D. Starling, C. V. Mills, J. F. Peeler and M. H. King. The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Talbotton will meet with Mrs. J. T. Maxwell on Monday. Plans are being made to observe Temperance Day the fourth Friday in March. Talbot County will select a "Miss Talbot" to compete for the title of Centennial Queen. She will represent the county at celebrations in Columbus, culminating in the crowning of the queen. Nominations may be made by ballot through the Talbotton New Era. Ypsilanti Items: Mrs. T. B. Lumsden visited in Thomaston with Mesdames Anderson and Pye. Mr. H. C. Callier spent Sunday in Centerville with his mother, Mrs. T. P. Callier, Sr. Mrs. Emory Freeman is in Pensacola, Florida with relatives. Extraordinary offer: With each $1.50 subscription to the New Era: A valet safety razor - 17 cents extra if sent by mail. Woodland: Miss Ermie Miller and Mr. Clyde Russell were married on March 10, 1928 at the home of her parents. Lohengrin's wedding march was played by Miss Louise Russell, sister of the groom. The couple will make their home in Portsmouth, Virginia. .......this was typed verbatim. No corrections were made..........

Hello List Members I'm seeking information on the George Menefee Place and location in Talbot county. I know he died in 1840 and one of his sons, Richard Menefee, was invloved with the estate. I plan to visit the area some time in September. Thanks in advance, JoAnn [email protected]

Hi, Helen-- I would also like to add my appreciation for this kind and noble deed. Thank you very much. walt [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Clarence A. Downs" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [GATALBOT] For Researchers > Thanks for doing this, I am originally from Talbot county, in fact i was > born in Junction and there are still some people i know still there, I found > several people i had knowledge of, My long departed aunt was one, Thanks > again, Lonnie Downs > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Helen Pond" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 7:39 AM > Subject: [GATALBOT] For Researchers > > > > If there is no objection, I will try to type this article from our local > paper each week. I have permission from the author Nelson Goolsby. I will > not be saving these papers - merely transcribing for the benefit of any > genealogy researchers. > > > > Happy Hunting! > > Helen STRONG Pond > > Woodland, GA > > > > News From the New Era by Nelson Goolsby > > > > April 30, 1925 > > > > Prattsburg News: Mr and Mrs. Ralph Jarrell and children were > spend-the-day guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Edwards Saturday. > Miss Edna Davis of Griffin is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Will Boggs. Mr. and > Mrs. C. W. Boggs and family and Mr. James Wimberly were dinner guests of Mr. > and Mrs. I. E. Lucas Sunday. > > > > Junction City: Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Moore are spending a few days in > Atlanta. Miss Susie Downs is in Byron, GA, as relief agent for the Central > of Georgia Railroad. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Lumpkin were in Columbus Monday. > > > > May 7, 1925 > > > > James F. Woodall, Commander of the Slade-Leonard American Legion Post, > invites all ex-servicemen to attend an entertainment at the courthouse on > Tuesday. > > > > Jones Perryman is one of five Georgians appointed by the Governor to > attend the ninth international prison congress in London this summer. > > > > J. A. Battle had a mishap last Wednesday in his Lincoln car. While > driving on the highway between Woodland and Talbotton it caught fire and > burned up. All efforts to save the car were fruitless. > > > > The first consignment of Confederate Memorial Half Dollars minted by the > U.S. Government as a "tribute to the valor of the Soldiers of the South," > has been received by the Woodland Bank and the Bank of Talbotton. > > > > Citizens from all parts of the county met at the courthouse and organized > a Talbot County Fair Association. The purpose of the fair is to encourage > agriculture and home economics for our boys and girls and to build up Talbot > County. > > > > Owing to the continued drought, a lot of crops are not up, or have not > been planted. Where a stand of cotton or corn has been secured, crops are > looking very well. The only drawback has been the cool and dry weather. > > > > September 3, 1925 > > > > A set of books printed one year before Columbus discovered America and one > set printed three years after that date will be inclued in the 9,000 volumes > which will compose the library of the Theological Seminary of Mercer > University in Macon. A third set, printed five years after the ships > arrived in America, was presented to the library by Dr. A. H. Newman, > world-famed Baptist Church Historian and Professor of that subject at > Mercer. > > > > Junction city: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mathis and Leila Pearl Mathis and Mr. > W. E. Butler have returned home from a visit to Florida. Misses Ora Reid > and Martha Maxwell have returned as teachers here. Returning to Local Grove > Institute: J. N. Lucas, Robert L. Moore, Pam Lucas and William Brown, J. > > > > O'Neals: Misses Kate and Fannie Lou Gilbert spent Monday frolicking at > Juniper. > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== GATALBOT Mailing List ==== > > Be sure to visit the Talbot GAGenWeb Archives > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/talbot.htm > > > > ============================== > > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > > > > > > > ==== GATALBOT Mailing List ==== > Be sure to visit the Talbot GAGenWeb Archives > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/talbot.htm > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > >