MR. BOYT DEAD Mr. F.M. Boyt was born October 14, 1830 in Upson County, Georgia, and died September 6, 1907 at Waymanville GA and was buried Sunday, September 8, 1907 at Bethlehem church, Elder W.W. Childs conducting the funeral services. Many friends attended the burial. The following named children survive him: Mr. W.G. Boyt, Mr. J.T. Boyt, Mrs. John G. Fowler, Mrs. Wiley Kendricks, Mrs. Terry Daniel, Mrs. W.G. Starling, Mrs. Oscar Kelley, Mrs. Jesse Kelley, Mrs. Nannie Hardage and a step daughter, Mrs. Emily Wheeless. Uncle Frank as he was familiarly called in January 1862, first enlisted and served for six months in Womble's company of Nunnaly's regimetn and Walker's brigade and afterweards enlisted and served in Company F - 9th Regiment Georgia Reserves. He was a good citizen and neighbor, a faithful friend and a kind father. He suffered long without mumuring and he said to his devoted daughter who patiently waited on him that he was not afriad to die. He is free from pain and suffering and is at rest. This obit also gives the monument information on Wm J. Wayman who is buried in Bethelem cemetery as well Virginia Crilley

Formerly Ellington....buried in Martin's Chapel.... I don't have her on my list...but hope we can get more info on her. Must have died young. MRS HANCOCK DEAD On Monday afternoon, shortly after one o'clock, Mrs. Will Hancock, of this palce died after a lingering illness of several months. She was buried on Tuesday at Martin's Church about six miles from Thomaston where funeral services were conducted. Mrs. Hancock who was a most estimable woman was before her marriage, a Miss Elliston. She is survived by her husband and two small children. The babies have been taken in charge by Mrs. Hancock's mother, Mrs. Ellington The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Virginia Crilley

Question: Good Hope Primitive Baptist is in the lower section of the county where Z. Gordon lived, right? This obit says Yatesville.... so did the Good Hope Church move?? Estimated date: ? 1905? DEATH OF MRS. MARTHA A. PICKARD The death of Mrs. Martha A. Pickard a highly esteemed resident of Upson, occurred Tuesday morning at four o'clock at the home of Mr. Jonathan Stewart of Yatesville. Mrs. Pickard had been ill since Christmas day, when she was seized with a chill and was put to bed. Since that time she grew gradually weaker until death came. Pneumonia was thought to be the cause of her death. Mrs. Pickard was one of the oldest residents in the country, and was well known to all the old settlers of the county. For fifty years she was a member of the Good Hope Primitive Baptist Church near Yatesville. She was indeed an estimable Christian woman and her death is greatly regretted. Mrs. Pickard was seventy-six years old last April. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock by Elder W. W. Childs in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. Mr. Charles E. Pickard of this city, and Mr. G.A. McKinley of Indian Territory are the only surviving children. Mr. Pickard left Thomaston Tuesday morning to attend the burial services. The Times extends deepsest sympathy to the bereaved friends and relatives. Virginia Crilley

Hope someone recognizes this person and knows where she is buried. Touching that it was obviously done by her grandson Willie. F.A. Cannafax preceded her in death. 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. But our hearts are comforted with the thought she is now at rest and we shall ere long, with her awake in wonderous beauty and loveliness amid our sorrow we are made to rejoice when we think of her eternal bliss, sharing with others the presence of her companion who precede her to glory a number of years ago. She was a consistent member of the primitive Baptist Church, having devoted herself to God in early years. a few days before the end came, she was made to rejoice in One in whom all happiness comes. Oh, how happy it would be to us all, if at the end of life, while walking through the dark Valley of Death, we could reach out our hand and be led by our Savior. Farewell, dear grandmother, sweet is thy rest for we know you are now a happy Angel singing praises around that beautiful throne. Virginia Crilley

no date...but probably around 1905? Can anyone help me with more info? Burial place is Collier ? Is this listed in the Cemetery Book? There was a family of Smiths.... one named Rebecca listed as early members in the Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church. Could be her? Mrs. Rebecca Smith, an aged and esteemed lady, died at the home of her son, Mr. James Smith about nine miles west of Thomaston on Friday. Mrs. Smith was visiting her son for a few days and while at his home received a fall, and owing to her advanced old age was unable to recover from the shock. She was seventy-eight years old, having been born and reared in Upson and having lived here her entire life. Mrs. Smith is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters. Her children living in this county are: Mr. James Smith and Mrs. James Beverly The remains were interred at the Collier burying place. Virginia Crilley

I just had a question about John Barker, one of the early pastors of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church (served 1846) I've located the District and lot #....but Trime (Trinne or Triune) Mill Rd doesn't seem to run through it. That lot is directly south of Thomaston on Gordon Road. Did they move? Has anyone ever seen a picture of this old church... or know when it closed its doors or turned into another church? Primitive Baptist Churches Bethlehem (1824-1959) Take Trime Mill Rd 7.3 miles. Cemetery on right. Feb 6, 1824 established a meeting house on Lot #17, District #10, formerly Monroe County, then Pike County, on the west side of the [Tobler] creek. Thomas Leverett was chosen as first pastor followed by Jacob King in 1826. More information: (History of Upson County pg 327)including abstracts of early minutes and early member names. Virginia Crilley

I found a Cemetery on Barnesville Hwy 36. with 11 no name confederate soldiers on a hill & a Memorial out front with one Buried Soldier w/tombstone. Does anyone know if it has a name ?

The Thomaston Archives sells a wonderful, very large map of Upson County made in 1897. I believe they are still selling them for $3 plus postage....but you'd need to double check that price, since I bought mine in 1998. This map shows the Land District with Land Lots, the GMD districts, and many schools and churches of the time period, and even some land owners. Since Lisa Graham is working so hard on getting some more Upson County cemeteries on-line by personally visiting them, and others are helping out with some identifications.... I thought you might be helped by my putting on-line portions of the land districts as we are working on these. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaupson/landmaps.htm You can click on the photo for an enlarged map. I only have ONE on-line, but hopefully will have more later today. Virginia Crilley

I am so grateful for you who have jumped in and helped solve some of the mysteries of the obits... to update you on little Magnolia Gray. Looks like her mother might have been "Obelia"....does anyone recognize that name.... I'd love to be able to connect her to a family! NOTE: Glenwood Cemetery Row 4, Lot 16: Obelia Gray b/8/13/1878 d. 6/12/1919 Magnolia M. Gray b. 6/7/1907 d. 9/29/1913 (note: only two buried in lot) Dear Little Mary Magnolia Gray was born in the year of Our Lord June 7th, 1907, and departed from this life Sept. 29th, 1913. She was 6 years, 3 months and 21 days old. Virginia Crilley

The date of this tragic accident and newspaper clipping was probably sometime between 1900 and 1908. Mr. Barron was married to Sarah J. (Sallie) Fallin on April 8, 1894. The article says he was 35 years old. Sallie was born in 1873 and he might have been a little older but probably not younger. That's the rationale for my estimate of 1908. Sallie was the daughter of Richard Jackson Fallin of Upson County, who died sometime after 1900, so the accident couldn't have occurred before 1900. I have information on the Fallins but nothing on Charles Barron, other than his marriage to Sallie Fallin. Would appreciate any information that turns up. Mike Day -----Original Message----- From: Crilley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 10:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [GAUPSON-L] Charles N. Barron No dates on this clipping Thomaston Times Tragic Death ---------- One of the most tragic deaths that ever occurred in the county, was that of Mr. Charles N. Barron of Atwater, who was so badly mangled by a gin early Monday morning and who died after several hours of intense suffering. Mr. Barron was attending to his duties at the gin of his father-in-law Mr. R.J. Fallen and was caught in the belting, such serious injuries being inflicted as to cause his death. His arm was badly crushed, a bone broken, besides being injured internally. Physicians were summoned as soon as the accident occurred but nothing could be done to alleviate his suffering. Mr. Barron was about 35 years old and married. The deceased is survived by his wife and four children besides a host of relatives. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Church at Atwater. Rev. Whittle conducting the last said rites. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies. Virginia Crilley ==== GAUPSON Mailing List ==== Visit the Upson County page for information about researching http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaupson/index.htm

There is a John W. Andrews buried at "The Rock Cemetery" In Upson: John W. Andrews, b. 12/16/1850, d. 11/2/1905 From the Upson County Cemetery Book: The Rock Cemetery originated sometime around 1900. The north side of the plot of land that was originally the Upson Campground, organized for this purpose a number of years after Sherman's raid through Georgia in 1865, was reserved for the cemetery later. The cemetery was first used in 1923. The cemetery is located eight miles east of Thomaston, Ga., on Highway 36 at The Rock, Georgia. It is adjacent to The Rock United Methodist Church. Crilley wrote: > William G. Andrews biography is in the Early History of Upson, but I can't > tell if this J.W. Andrews is connected with him or not.. If anyone can help > with identify J.W. ...please write me. > > No dates on this clipping. > > Thomaston Times > Mr. J.W. Andrews Dead. > > Mr J.W. Andrews, Sr., of The Rock, one of Upson's most > honorable and ideal citizens, died yesterday morning of > heart trouble and was buried this morning at the Andrews > family burying ground. > > Mr. Andrews is survived by a wife and three children, > Mrs. Walter Middlebrooks, Mr. J.W. Andrews., and Miss > Annie Mae Andrews. > > Note: Charter member of The Rock Methodist Church > > Virginia Crilley > > ==== GAUPSON Mailing List ==== > Visit the Upson County page for information about researching > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaupson/index.htm

No dates on this clipping Thomaston Times Tragic Death ---------- One of the most tragic deaths that ever occurred in the county, was that of Mr. Charles N. Barron of Atwater, who was so badly mangled by a gin early Monday morning and who died after several hours of intense suffering. Mr. Barron was attending to his duties at the gin of his father-in-law Mr. R.J. Fallen and was caught in the belting, such serious injuries being inflicted as to cause his death. His arm was badly crushed, a bone broken, besides being injured internally. Physicians were summoned as soon as the accident occurred but nothing could be done to alleviate his suffering. Mr. Barron was about 35 years old and married. The deceased is survived by his wife and four children besides a host of relatives. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Church at Atwater. Rev. Whittle conducting the last said rites. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies. Virginia Crilley

This one has the dates....but no parents. Can anyone tell me who they were? Thomaston Times Dear Little Mary Magnolia Gray was born in the year of Our Lord June 7th, 1907, and departed from this life Sept. 29th, 1913. She was 6 years, 3 months and 21 days old. Virginia Crilley

William G. Andrews biography is in the Early History of Upson, but I can't tell if this J.W. Andrews is connected with him or not.. If anyone can help with identify J.W. ...please write me. No dates on this clipping. Thomaston Times Mr. J.W. Andrews Dead. Mr J.W. Andrews, Sr., of The Rock, one of Upson's most honorable and ideal citizens, died yesterday morning of heart trouble and was buried this morning at the Andrews family burying ground. Mr. Andrews is survived by a wife and three children, Mrs. Walter Middlebrooks, Mr. J.W. Andrews., and Miss Annie Mae Andrews. Note: Charter member of The Rock Methodist Church Virginia Crilley

No dates on this, but we're guessing 1910-1921? I'd love to add any facts to this obit, if you know any more. Thomaston Times AWFUL TRAGEDY The people of Thomaston were shocked Sunday morning on reading in the Atlanta papers of the terrible tragedy in which Mr. W. H. Johnston lost his life. He was well known in Thomaston were he at one time lived having married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Trice. The sympathy of Thomaston people goes out to those affected by the awful tragedy. The account of killing as it appeared in the Atlanta Constitution as follows; Because a deliver boy left his push cart on the side walk yesterday afternoon, W.H. Johnston, Mayor of Oakhurst is Dead, and P.W. Zuber, A former minister, is dying at the Grady Hospital. In the fatal Quarrel, occurred in front of the Mayor's house, Johnston's Skull was pierced like an eggshell by Zuber, who rained blows upon him with a heavy scantling, from which protruded a ten-penny nail. Zuber was shot through the left lung with a pistol in the hands of his opponent. Johnston's died almost immediately in the lap of his wife who ran out of the house and found him lying in the gutter. Clasped in wife's Arm's. Zuber, staggering down the street out of his mind through loss of blood , was clasp in the arms of his wife, who place him aboard a Decatur car and rushed him to the hospital, where doctors say he cannot live. The cause of the quarrel was pitifully trivial. The delivery boy, an employee of Zuber, who was a Grocer, failed to remove his cart from the sidewalk in front of the Mayor's house when requested to do so. Johnston, angered by what he considered the boys impudence, kicked the cart into the gutter overturning it and spilling the grocery's in the street. The boy telephoned the occurrence to his employer, who left his store to remonstrate with Johnston. When the two men met Hot words followed, which soon led to blows. Which one was the first aggressor will probably never be decided. Both men were thought Highly of in the community and has always been in the best of terms with each other. Johnson has been most energetic in the upbuilding of Oakhurst and has erected practically every home in the community. END...... Virginia Crilley

Lisa continues to type these obits... Thomaston Times In Loving Memory On Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, 1912 the Death Angel came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Sollenberger and claimed for it's victim little Annie, Age 10 years and 11 days. Her parents and loved one's were expecting his coming, but Oh ! it was so sudden. She was conscience up until her death. She turned from her loved one's standing over her and said " I am going to sleep" and alas she feel asleep in Jesus. Her charming face and loving disposition is missed, Yes greatly missed by her host of friends and relatives. But dearly as we all loved her we would not call her back to bear her sufferings as they were the last days of her life. But now we know she is at rest and we trust in God. "Who doth all things well" To lead us safely on to meet her in that sweet beyond. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.B.O. England. Her body was laid to rest at Antioch Cemetery tell Jesus comes. Weep not for me my parents Dear, I am not Dead, but sleeping here, As I am you soon must be, Prepare for Death and follow me. You have my heartfelt sympathy in this your sad hour of bereavement. May God's richest blessings rest upon you. Mable H. Virginia Crilley

Does it seem like I'm always begging for something?? One thing leads to another...and I seem to always have a question. I'm looking for a plat (early layout of lots) for early Thomaston....especially those lots around the square. Since we're working on the list of people who bought the early lots, having a map would help me pinpoint exactly where this lot was situated. Does anyone happen to have one? Or have you ever seen one? I'm sure there is one -- either at the Courthouse or the Thomaston Archives, but I was hoping someone on our list might also have it in their file. Thanks.. and I do so appreciate all those people who respond to me whenever I ask for help. Virginia Crilley

This is based on the 1825 Tax List for Upson County. This is the oldest section settled in Upson County...most settlement was along the waterways of Tobler Creek, Flint River, or Potato Creek. 1825 - Tax List 16th District James Sockwell 4 lots fronting on Flint River Note: 1834, May, James Sockwell granted Ferry on Flint River This was operated from LL148 and was sold in 1830 to Irwin Austin Martin two lots Note: Believe he is connected to the family that donated the land for Martin's Chapel Methodist church and the Cemetery =============== Gordon, Z.H. 3 lots on Flint River 1 lot about 2 miles north, probably where Good Hope Church, Academy, Cemetery Pulham, Nelson Close to where Harmony Academy was on road from Thomaston to River Inman Stephens lot between branches of Potato Creek John Parker on Tobler Creek across from James Fincher James Fincher On Tobler Creek across from John Parker I plan to look again at this Tax microfilm, as I believe there are others within this same District. Virginia Crilley

In pursuing the Martin's Chapel Cemetery investigation... I've pulled out all the names of the children who are from our earliest "Poor School" list (thanks to Joe Hungate for his work on this). In a separate e-mail, I'll send the Land Owners from this same District listed in the 1825 Tax... If you work with any of the families below and can actually list these children by name, please send them to me, and I'll add them. 494th Black Ankle District 16th Land District Families with Children (# after name is # of children in family) 1839 ADAMS,Benjamin 1 494th AMMONS, Richard 1 494th ANDERSON, William 2 494th ANSLEY, Alfred 5 494th ANSLEY,Tilmon 2 494th ARANT, Cornelias 3 494th BELYEW, Thomas 5 494th BLASINGAME, Wyatt 3 494th BRASIL,Mrs. 3 494th BURSON, F.A. 2 494th CARLTON, Carter B. 3 494th CHAPPELL, William 1 494th CLARK, Benjamin W. 3 494th DAVERSON, Tolbert 3 494th DEAN, Wiley 2 494th DEAN,William F. 2 494th DREID, John 3 494th ELLIOTT, Andrew 1 494th ENGLISH, William G. 1 494th EUBANKS, Nancy 4 494th FARR, Jesse 2 494th FINCHER, James 2 494th FULLER, John 1 494th GAMMEL,James 4 494th GLANTON,L. 1 494th GORDON, Z.H. 3 494th GRIGARIE, Daniel 4 494th GRISHAM, John 3 494th HAWL, John W. 4 494th HOLMES, James 3 494th HOWELL, Burwell 2 494th HUTCHERSON,Charles 2 494th IVY, Berronau 2 494th (Berryman) JIMERSON, Thomas 1 494th JIMMERSON, William 4 494th JOHNSTON, Silvester 4 494th JONES, Nathan 6 494th KELLEY, Mrs. 2 494th KIMBERALL, Joseph 1 494th KING, Nancy 2 494th (1840 - KING, James T. 9 Nancy King LAMB,Alfred 4 494th LOYA, E.Y. 4 494th MARTIN, Mathew 5 494th MASSON, Jesse 2 494th McKINDLEY, Joseph 6 494th McVAY, John 2 494th McVAY, Alley 1 494th MIZE, Henderson 3 494th MURPHEY, U.M. 3 494th NEWBY, Jesse 4 494th Note: Jesse Newby married Keziah King NIX, William 2 494th NORMAN, William 4 494th NORTH, Elijah 2 494th OWENS, William 2 494th PATTERSON, P.W. 2 494th PEACOCK, Washington 2 494th PHILIPS, Paschale 2 494th PHILIPS, John 2 494th QUICK, Stephen 3 494th RIGSBY, Allen 2 494th RODGERS, James 5 494th ROGERS, Crawford 1 494th SANDERS, John 2 494th SMITH, William H. 2 494th SMITH, Simeon 3 494th SMITH, John 3 494th SMITH, Caleb 1 494th SMITH, James 3 494th SNIPES, Mark 2 494th SOCKWELL, James 1 494th Note: 1834, May, James Sockwell granted Ferry on Flint River This was operated from LL148 and was sold in 1830 to Irwin STARLIN, David 3 494th STARLING, David H. 4 494th STEVENS, Nismcah 5 494th STILWELL, Drewry 4 494th STOUGH, Simeon 3 494th STOW, George 2 494th STRONG, Robert 1 494th TRIA, Jefferson 2 494th VINING, Elizabeth 4 494th WALLER, James B. 4 494th WEBSTER, John 2 494th WILLIAMS, Atalanta 4 494th WOMBLE, Littlebury 1 494th Virginia Crilley

Were your ancestors some of the FIRST people buying Town lots in Thomaston? Thomaston Town Lots District 10 Land Lot 217 Inferior Court of Upson County authorized to divide this lot of 202.5 acres into 217 town lots and to sell through the land lottery system. Lots generally sold for 1/3 cash, balance in two equal payments within the year. May 1825 - first public sale from them to March 1827 there were 6 public sales 1828 Hendrick, John Beall, Thomas McBride, John McBride, James Irwin, Malachiah Cooper, James W. Smith, H.S. Morgan, J.E. Smith, Lawrence Hill, John Peck, Aaron Grant, Thomas Thompson, Caleb Ingram, Thomas Rogers, henry Walker, William W Alfriend, Edward D Douglas, William S Thomas, John Smith, William Kelly, Michael Bateman, Joshua B. Gibson, Springer Tucker, John Spier, James & C Carmichael, J.E. Crews, Reubin J Thomas, John Ingram, Joseph Traylor, John S Thompson, H.A. Phillips, Ambrose A. Jewett, Elijah Stinson, James W. White, Alex M Beall, Elias Walker, Daniel Hawkins, Alex Virginia Crilley