Pam, My gggrandpa William McGee/Magee was the first in my family that I am aware of to purchase the property the Payne/McGee Cemetery is located on abut 1848. He came with his fathers family Lewis McGee and Rhoda (Rody) Beard from Tennessee. William McGee's negro slave girl was among the first to be placed in the McGee Cemetery as it was known then. Rody is among those laid to rest there. I was wondering if the obits you referenced for the Paynes had any McGees/Magees among them besides Parthene's son? Also, do the obits contain other information concerning relatives/ancestors. Parthene Frances Payne was my ggrandmother. Her 1st husband John McGee was Williams son. When John passed away due to a severe case of the mumps at about age 35, Parthene inherited the property which was subsequently purchased by or passed on to the Payne family. As more and more Paynes were laid to rest there, the name was changed to Payne/Magee. Thanks Pam -Jerry McGee