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/Dd.2ADI/1015.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Glad to help. Talked to Mama since previous email. She thinks Rosa is still living. Seems she moved away to be near or live with one of her children. I might can get in touch with someone who knows if you need me to.

Dates from Cemeteries of Upson County Book Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church James J. Walker, b. 4/9/1862, d. 12/21/1914 Sarah B. Walker, b. 8/6/1886, d. 12/27/1956 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Crilley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 12:33 PM Subject: [GAUPSON-L] Mr. J.J. Walker A SAD DEATH On Monday, December 21, Mr. J.J. Walker died at his home 7 miles from Thomaston of pneumonia and heart trouble. He was a good and upright Christian man, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was 52 years of age and joined the church when quite young. He united with Fellowship Church 11 years ago. He leaves a wife, 4 little children and one brother to mourn his departure and a host of friends. His remains were laid to rest at Fellowship Cemetery on Tuesday. Virginia Crilley ==== GAUPSON Mailing List ==== Visit the Upson County Archives page to see actual deeds, wills, cemetery listings, military rosters. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/upson.htm

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/Dd.2ADI/1015.1.1 Message Board Post: Nancy, thank you for the fast reply! It looks like a match to me. Your help filled in a blank for one of my "lost" Andersons. Thanks again, Judith

I think this is a fascinating story of how this Bethlehem church began. Does anyone know where the Church "Rocky Creek" was....probably Pike County? I'd love to hear from some Walker Family Researchers... as they were founding members of this church. Henry Hooten had been forming Baptist Churches in GA as far back as 1808.. so he had a great impact on all these western frontier counties. Source for this information: The Early History of Upson County pg 327 **This book is such an excellent history...1122 pages....indexed.... and has been reprinted if you are interested&& Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church 3842 Triune Mill Rd. 706-467-6657 This is one of the earliest churches in Upson County. In fact it was formed before Upson County was created, when the land was in Pike County. February 6, 1824 We, a few scattering Baptists, in a wilderness country, feeling our lonesome situation, and as sheep without a shepherd, after having conferred together, agreed to have a Meeting House on Lot No 17 in District No 10, formerly Monroe County, now Pike County, Georgia, on the west side of the creek [Tobler Creek] February 15, 1824 We, the Baptist brethren met in a conference capacity, and agreed to send for ministerial aid to look into our standing, and if found Orthodox in the faith, to constitute us into a church. We agreed to send for Brother Henry Hooten, and to the church at Rocky Creek for ministerial aid, and appointed William Norman to write to Rocky Creek and to bear the letter. Jeptha Walker to write to Brother Hooten and bear the letter requesting them to attend us on Saturday before first Sunday next at the place designated. Virginia Crilley

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/Dd.2ADI/1015.1 Message Board Post: In Glenwood Cemetery in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, Row 5, Lot 12 are listed in the Cemeteries of Upson County Book: James M. Anderson, b. 1/2/1946, d. 2/12/1946; James H. Anderson, b. 12/11/19112, d. 4/2/1981; Rosa C. Anderson, b. 5/16/1913, d. (blank) This is the cemetery in town behind what was R. E. Lee High School. I don't know if Rosa C. Anderson is still living or not as don't know when this information was last updated. It appears that she is the wife of James H. Anderson and maybe the James M. Anderson might have been their son who only lived about 5 or 6 weeks. Hope this helps. Nancy

I see the name Primitive Baptist Church written on the map. Was this Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church? Thanks for your help, June.

No date on this clipping...can anyone help identify him and also information about this "burying ground" FORMER CITIZEN DIES RHJ Garland Former Resident of The Rock Passes Away in Atlanta From Pellagra Pellagra claimed another victim yesterday in the person of R.J.H. Garland, 73 years old, one of the most prominent citizens of Barnesville, GA who died at a Atlanta private sanitarium aftr one week's treatment here. Specialists in this disease were called into consultation, but it was soon found that the case was too well developed to yield to the most vigorous treatment. Mr. Garland is survived by three sons: Dr. J.H. Garland of Griffin, GA, Colonel JJ Garland fo Barnesville and J.W. Garland of Barnesville. He had a number of relatives in Atlanta. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of Barclay and Brandon where it will remain until noon today at which time it will be sent to Barnesville for funeral services at the residence there at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Interment in the family burying grounds. Virginia Crilley

Mr. Tom McVey, an aged citizen of this county, died at his home about 4 miles south of Thomaston, Wednesday Jan 6. He was buried at Fellowship Church Mr. McVey was about 70 years of age and was a Confederate Veteran. He is survived by two sons, Messrs John and Will McVey and one duaghter, Mrs. Fossett, his wife having preceded him to the grave about two years ago. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the people of this community. Virginia Crilley

A SAD DEATH On Monday, December 21, Mr. J.J. Walker died at his home 7 miles from Thomaston of pneumonia and heart trouble. He was a good and upright Christian man, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was 52 years of age and joined the church when quite young. He united with Fellowship Church 11 years ago. He leaves a wife, 4 little children and one brother to mourn his departure and a host of friends. His remains were laid to rest at Fellowship Cemetery on Tuesday. Virginia Crilley

Does anyone know who W.W. Childs, who conducted the funeral service was? I thought he was probably a minister.... 1912 and I wanted to know what church. MRS. L.E. FREEMAN Mrs. Lucinda Emeline Freeman was born may 29, 1829 and died at the home of her grandson, Mr. Robert Freeman, on Sept 5, 1912 having lived to the ripe old age of eighty three years, three months and seven days. She was the wife of Mrs. henry Freeman who departed this life on the 12th of November 1878, leaving her a widow for 34 years. Mrs. Freeman was a noble and great woman, filling the spere of womanshood with the graces of love, sympathy, patience, kindness and good will to whom she knew. As a mother she was kind and indulgent, but ever ready to advise and council her children for the best. As a neighbor she was faithful and true and loved ay all who knew her. As a Christian, she was srong in her hope of Salvation by Grace and was devoted in her humbe service to her Savior. Her interment was at the old homestead family burying ground in the presence of her many friends and loved ones where we laid her body down to wait the resurrection morning. Funeral services were conducted by the writer of this notice. W.W. Childs Virginia Crilley

Just found a partial answer!! We have the historical marker on-line UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE DEAD Here lie 12 Confederate soldiers "known but to God" who died of disease and wounds 1864-1865 in the General Hospital, Georgia State Line, located near this spot. Dr. A.P. Brown was senior surgeon in charge of the hospital. Dr. E.A. Flewellen, a prominent surgeon, at one time Surgeon of the 5th GA Infantry Regiment and later Medical Director of the Confederate Army of TN, assisted at this hospital when on sick leave. Dr. Fllewellen's home still stands at The Rock. (Confederate Cemetery 1 mile south of The Rock) UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE DEAD From the Thomaston Courthouse, take HWY. 74 East, also known as Yatesville Hwy. Go 6.3 Miles & turn left on The Rock Road, then 2.4 Miles. This Cemetery sits beside the Road with a Memorial Marker and an American Flag. The Memorial Marker states " UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE DEAD" Here lies 12 Confederate Soldiers "known but to God," Who died of disease and wounds 1864-1865. Near the Road side is one Marked Tombstone PVT. Thomas J. Penn 1828- Sept. 1, 1864 On top of the hill stands 12 markers in a row of unknown of men who died for this Country. The American Flag is displayed on a pole as a reminder. According to the Master Listing that we have on-line: But this may not be him. 149515 Penn Thomas R. G 4th Inf. Reg't Virginia Crilley

Lisa sent this....can anyone shed more history on this... Was this from a hospital near by -- or an actual battle? UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE DEAD From the Thomaston Courthouse, take HWY. 74 East, also known as Yatesville Hwy. Go 6.3 Miles & turn left on The Rock Road, then 2.4 Miles. This Cemetery sits beside the Road with a Memorial Marker and an American Flag. The Memorial Marker states " UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE DEAD" Here lies 12 Confederate Soldiers "known but to God," Who died of disease and wounds 1864-1865. Near the Road side is one Marked Tombstone PVT. Thomas J. Penn 1828- Sept. 1, 1864 On top of the hill stands 12 markers in a row of unknown of men who died for this Country. The American Flag is displayed on a pole as a reminder. According to the Master Listing that we have on-line: But this may not be him. 149515 Penn Thomas R. G 4th Inf. Reg't Virginia Crilley

This tells very little - no date, etc. BUT I thought it might give a clue to someone...and if you can add more info, please do let me know. CARD of THANKS I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for thier kindness during my husband's illness and death. And also his sistere and aunt who did the domestic work so I could remain at his die. May the Lord bless each and every one and when it comes their time to die, give them a hime in Glory is my prayer. His wife, Mrs. John A. Kelley Virginia Crilley

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/Dd.2ADI/1015 Message Board Post: Looking for the Upson Co. cemetery burial site for James Henry Anderson (1912-1981) and Unknown wife. Judith

If you can help add anything else to this cemetery, please do. I've been told that D.B. Dickens is very knowledgeable about this one. He's the one who shared his 1850 census and tax analysis with us to show names of people omitted from the Census listing. He's not on-line, so if anyone knows him, maybe you could get his help on this listing. Collier Cemetery (Two Cemeteries) Upson County, GA. {From Thomaston Courthouse square go out Crest Road, Hwy 74, 6.6 miles to Spruell Bluff (Old Alabama) Road. Turn left and proceed 3.9 miles on paved road. Turn right onto a private drive leading to the Wayne Baxter residence. Two cemeteries secured by chain link fences will be seen on the left prior to reaching the residence. The plot to the left (deeper in wooded area) is the Isaac Collier Cemetery} Cuthbert Hicks Collier b. 5/15/1843 d. 8/26/1887 (husband of Mary L Power - November 12, 1872 Mary L. Powers Collier wife of C.H. Collier b. 4/14/1856 d. 10/16/1895 1880 census for Upson County, they are numbered with their children, Valumny, daughter, age 3 and Ida D., daughter, age 3. Also listed in the household was Charles Patillo, laborer, age 20. Mary Smith Powers b. 1833 d. 1890 Mary H., wife of C.S. Collier (no dates) Many unmarked graves Levi Smith b. 1/2/1800 d. 11/10/1888 Lena Smith b. 2/5/1801 d. 10/5/1872 Rebecca Dickens Smith b. 1825 d. 1910 Anderson Smith b. 1825 d. 6/30/ 1858 John W. Dicken b. 2/24/1800 d. 2/19/1858 Mary Owen Dicken "Polly" b. 4/10/1807 d. 8/28/1877 Martha Dicken Collier b. 1831 d. 1890 NOTE: Other information differs Martha was born ca. 1823, dod unknown. Isaac Peterson (Peter) Collier Co. K, 5th GA Regt. C.S.A. (born July 7, 1831 - dod unknown) (son of Charles Vines Collier) (Charles Vines Collier's first wife was Rebecca Owen) Perhaps both Charles Vines Collier and his wife Rebecca Owen Collier are buried in this cemetery as well. If you can ever establish that Charles Vines Collier, son of Isaac and husband of Rebecca Owen (or both) are buried at this location, please, please, please let me know. I would like to put a plaque there in commemoration. Riley William Watson b. 6/7/1876 d. 12/11/1957 Carrie Whitman Watson b. 6/24/1876 d. 12/25/1941 J.D. Watson b. 12/1/1900 d. 7/9/1935 Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Alton Watson 10/13/1941 Amos A. Watson GA Pvt 1 Cl. Gen. Hosp. 6 b. 12/11/1896 d. 8/28/1945 Fenced in area originally Collier Cemetery ======Second Cemetery==== Isaac Collier b. June 6, 1769 Brunswick County, VA d. 1848 (big pile of rocks) Isaac Collier, son of Vines, was born on Tuesday, June 6, 1769 in Brunswick County, Virginia. He removed from Virginia to Wilkes (now Oglethorpe) County, Georgia with his father ca. 1780. He first married Elizabeth Means Smith , daughter of Charles Smith. He served as Clerk of Court for Oglethorpe County and was elected to the Georgia Legislature, HR 1830-1831. He also served in the Georgia State Senate 1832-1833. About 1835 he sold his holdings in Oglethorpe County and moved to Upson County, Georgia. He died in Upson County in 1848 and is buried in the Collier Cemetery near Thomaston, Georgia. A copy of the will of Isaac Collier was transcribed from Upson County records by his great-grandson, John A. Collier of Leland, Mississippi in July of 1929. Elizabeth Means Collier died in 1851. Isaac next married Elizabeth McMurray on March 7, 1840 in Upson County, Georgia. (Elizabeth Means is probably the "Smith" Connection. I have tons of info on Smiths but have not been able to tie them all together because of the commonality of the name.) William Collier [email protected] Virginia Crilley

Lisa has completed typing up her survey for The Rock Cemetery and I've loaded it on-line. If you can add anything about these folks, I'd love to add the information. ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/upson/cemeteries/rock.txt Virginia Crilley

Frances A. Cannafax, b. 3 Apr 1822, d. 14 Jan 1905. Buried Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery near Barnesville, Georgia. She was head of household in 1880 in Pike County 1880 Census Place: District 551, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 61C F. A. CANAFAX Self F W W 56 GA Occ: Farmer Fa: GA Mo: GA Sarah CANAFAX Dau F S W 28 GA Fa: GA Mo: GA Josiah CANAFAX Son M S W 21 GA Occ: Laborer Fa: GA Mo: GA Morgan CANAFAX Son M S W 17 GA Occ: Laborer Fa: GA Mo: GA Fletcher BAKER Other M S B 18 GA Occ: Laborer Fa: GA Mo: GA Also head of household in 1870 Canafax, Ann, 49, F, W, Keeping House, $500, $300, GA Canafax, Mary J., 26, F, W, At Home, GA Canafax, Sarah E., 22, F, W, At Home, GA Canafax, Georgia, 20, F, W, At Home, GA Canafax, John J., 18, M, W, Farm Laborer, GA Canafax, Charles, 14, M, W, Farm Laborer, GA Canafax, Josiah, 12, M, W, Farm Laborer, GA Canafax, Lucian, 10, M, W, Farm Laborer, GA Canafax, Morgan, 8, M, W, GA In 1860 she is listed with her husband Canafax, Osburn, 40, M, Farmer, $1500, $2000, GA Canafax, Frances A., 38, F, GA Canafax, Mary J., 16, F, GA Canafax, Martha A., 14, F, GA Canafax, Sarah E., 13, F, GA Canafax, Georgia E., 9, F, GA Canafax, John J., 8, M, GA Canafax, Charles O., 4, M, GA Canafax, Henry J., 3, M, GA Canafax, Lucius W., 9/12, M, GA Crilley wrote: > Hope someone recognizes this person and knows where she is buried. Touching > that it was obviously done by her grandson Willie. > > In Memory of Mrs. F.A. Cannafax > > On Jan 14, 1905, the cold messenger of death came and bore away on its dark > wings our grandmother, yes we realize she will never more enter our home > with that sweet smile and gentle tone to make sunshine again.

So very sorry. I forgot to change the subject inmy previous Upson Re: Gilson email Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 8:33 PM Subject: Mary Gilson 27 NOV 1875 > Stopped at the archives today as we say, "on a whim" and look what I > found..... > > Happened upon this at the Thomaston-Upson Archives this afternoon. > The main part of the form is two-columned; however, I am putting > the second column under each request. > Let me know if you know anything of this information. My great > grandmother was Luraney (spelled several different ways) Gilson > who married William Brown in Talbot County, Ga., about 1850 or so. > Think her father was Samuel Gilson. If you know anything about the > mother of this baby having a connection to my Luraney, let me know, > maybe a sister to Luraney? Talbot County is next to Upson County > just across Flint River to the southwest. > > Form A > Return of a Birth > To the Ordinary of Upson (county underlined) County, State of Georgia. > 1. Date of birth > 1. 27th November, 1875 > 2. Full name of child, if living > 2. Oscar Franklin Harrell > 3. Sex---No. of child of mother > 3. Boy Nos. 8 > 4. Color > 4. White > 5. Place of birth---(city or country) > 5. Upson County, Ga. > 6. If premature, period of utero-gestation > 6. (left blank) > 7. Cause of miscarriage > 7. (left blank) > 8. Condition of mother subsequent to miscarriage > 8. (left blank) > 9. Full name of mother---(maiden name) > 9. Mary Gilson > 10. Mother's birthplace and age > 10. Upson Co., Ga. 33 yrs (age) > 11. Mother's residence > 11. Upson County, Ga. > 12. Full name of father---(if illegitimate, so state > 12. Silas B. Harrell > 13. Father's birthplace and age > 13. Muscogee Co., Ga. 45 yrs (age) > > "I hereby certify that the above is a true return of the birth of > Oscar Franklin Harrell (name underlined) who was born on the > 27th (day underlined) day of November (month underlined) > 1875. (the 5 is underlined). > (signature hard to read) SN Davison, MD > (name is underlined) > Upson County, Ga. (Upson is underlined.) > > (This appears to be a general form for any county from the > fact that the county name is filled in over a blank line.) >

Stopped at the archives today as we say, "on a whim" and look what I found..... Happened upon this at the Thomaston-Upson Archives this afternoon. The main part of the form is two-columned; however, I am putting the second column under each request. Let me know if you know anything of this information. My great grandmother was Luraney (spelled several different ways) Gilson who married William Brown in Talbot County, Ga., about 1850 or so. Think her father was Samuel Gilson. If you know anything about the mother of this baby having a connection to my Luraney, let me know, maybe a sister to Luraney? Talbot County is next to Upson County just across Flint River to the southwest. Form A Return of a Birth To the Ordinary of Upson (county underlined) County, State of Georgia. 1. Date of birth 1. 27th November, 1875 2. Full name of child, if living 2. Oscar Franklin Harrell 3. Sex---No. of child of mother 3. Boy Nos. 8 4. Color 4. White 5. Place of birth---(city or country) 5. Upson County, Ga. 6. If premature, period of utero-gestation 6. (left blank) 7. Cause of miscarriage 7. (left blank) 8. Condition of mother subsequent to miscarriage 8. (left blank) 9. Full name of mother---(maiden name) 9. Mary Gilson 10. Mother's birthplace and age 10. Upson Co., Ga. 33 yrs (age) 11. Mother's residence 11. Upson County, Ga. 12. Full name of father---(if illegitimate, so state 12. Silas B. Harrell 13. Father's birthplace and age 13. Muscogee Co., Ga. 45 yrs (age) "I hereby certify that the above is a true return of the birth of Oscar Franklin Harrell (name underlined) who was born on the 27th (day underlined) day of November (month underlined) 1875. (the 5 is underlined). (signature hard to read) SN Davison, MD (name is underlined) Upson County, Ga. (Upson is underlined.) (This appears to be a general form for any county from the fact that the county name is filled in over a blank line.)

Burial? IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Daisy Stillwell departed from life to death, August tenth 1905. She was born July 7, 1888, age 25 years one month and three days, married November 14, 1897 to Will Stillwell. Only a few years were spent in companionship with her husband whom she loved so dearly. Three children born to them but died while young. They now are waiting to welcome hmother home where all is joy, peace and happicness forevermore. Weep not dear husband, mother, and sister but rather for ourselves who have got to die. Le us so live that we will be ready to meet her on the other shore, where death nor pain can enter. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and was a true and faithful member up to the time of her death. She told her loved ones death would be sweet to her. My sister's voice now is hushed Her warm true heart is still. Her hands are claps upon Her cold icy breast. Dear sister, we could not wish You back again but say, Sweet Daisy with God Remain until we meet again. Around her new made grave Loving hearts doth week and Call their dear and precious One who is deep in sleep. Her sister Emma Cook Virginia Crilley