>>Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 08:29:12 -0400 >>To: SISSON-L@rootsweb.com >>From: Dave Rosselle <rosselle@alltel.net> >>Subject: Fwd: DAR Patriot Lookup: Reference Code RXTBPFFK >>Cc: cregehr@phys.ksu.edu, Tammy Clemens >> >>Hello Sisson Family! >> >>I'm happy to report that I've discovered the family cemetery and >>Plantation home site of John & Sarah Sisson, Jackson County, GA. The >>following indicated he served in the Revolutionary War in VA, which >>connects him with the Sisson Family in that area (son of Thomas?) >> >>Their family cemetery is located in a remote section of rural Jackson >>County, GA. However, due to growth in the Atlanta metro area, the >>cemetery is now located only 50 meters from our new neighborhood: Allen >>Creek Farms. >> >>I'm fascinated by this discovery and John's old plantation home. All that >>remains is the chimney in the great room and the kitchen chimney. The >>chimneys are in danger of falling, but I've propped them up until I can >>get professional help. >> >>Gov. Purdue has recently signed legislation which allows land owners to >>set aside historically significant parcels in a permanent conservation >>easement in exchange for tax credits. Our community has a 10 acre >>conservation along the creek near the plantation (I'm certain John & >>Sarah drew water there). I have a dream to obtain funding to place the 8 >>acre venue of the Sisson Plantation into a permanent easement, then build >>a historical green way trail connecting the plantation, family cemetery, >>our natural area and the adjoining conservation area in a new adjacent >>community into a full trail system that will connect to nearby "downtown" >>Talmo along Allen Creek. >> >>I'll keep you posted as plans progress. If you're driving down I-85 from >>South Carolina to Atlanta and want to see a fascinating snap shot of your >>family history, take a few minutes to exit at Hwy 129 near Jefferson & >>I'll be happy to give you a quick tour - its only 4 miles west of I-85 >>along Hwy 129. Talmo is located here: >> >>http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&addres >>s=%5b9848%2d10033%5d%20Us%20Highway%20129%20N&city=Talmo&state=GA&zipcode= >>30575&country=US&geodiff=1 >> >>I'm also helping the City of Talmo build a new Website, which will >>include info on the Sisson Family plantation on the History Page. >>Hopefully, it will be on the Web in about a month. Check back in a while >>at: www.Talmo-GA.com >> >>Y'all Come See Us! >> >>Dave Rosselle >>Talmo, GA >> >>Cell: 404-408-8406 >> >>P.S. I tried to attached photos, but it bombed... If y'all would like >>photos of the grave site markers or home site remains, just let me know. >>I'll also be sending photos to Carol for posting to Sisson Family Web >>resources. I'm very excited about the possibility of developing the >>Sisson plantation as a historical enterpretive venue. Hey, If it wasn't >>for the gallant efforts of John & his buddies, we'd still be paying taxes >>to Queen Elizabeth!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 20:26:11 -0400 >>>From: auto_reply@dar.org >>>Subject: DAR Patriot Lookup: Reference Code RXTBPFFK >>>To: rosselle@alltel.net >>> >>>Dear Dave Rosselle, >>> >>>PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. If you would like to send a follow >>>up message, please select the 'Send a Follow Up Message' link on the >>>right column of the PI Lookup Page or from >>>http://www.dar.org/natsociety/pi_lookup.cfm?RT=SC&ID=RXTBPFFK. >>> >>>A search of our Patriot Index provided the information found below. >>> >>>SISSON, John >>>Birth: PA Circa 1742 >>>Service: VA >>>Rank: Sol >>>Death: GA 17 Jul 1840 >>>Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No >>>Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No >>>Spouse: (1) Sarah X >>> >>>The Athens GA Chapter of DAR will be in touch with you shortly. >>> >>>Directions for ordering a record copy of the application submitted for >>>this patriot can be found at >>>http://www.dar.org/natsociety/content.cfm?ID=146&hd=n&FO=Y. >>> >>> >>>If you are interested in membership in SAR for yourself or DAR for a >>>female relative please send a follow up message with your address and >>>phone number. >>> >>> >>>If you need to respond to this message, please click the 'Send a Follow >>>Up Message' link on the right-hand column of the DAR Patriot Lookup Page >>>and enter your reference code (RXTBPFFK) or by clicking >>>http://www.dar.org/natsociety/pi_lookup.cfm?RT=SC&ID=RXTBPFFK. >>> >>>Thank you for your interest in the DAR Patriot Lookup Service. >>> >>>Sincerely, >>>Dana >>>Patriot Lookup Volunteer >>> >>> >>> >>>Original Request >>>================ >>>Reference Code: RXTBPFFK >>>Requestor: Dave Rosselle (rosselle@alltel.net) >>>Patriot First Name: John Patriot Last Name: SissonBirth: 1742 Death: >>>1840 Jackson County, GA Spouse First Name: Sarah SissonComments: I would >>>very much like to learn more about the Sisson Family. I just moved to >>>Talmo, GA, Jackson County (approx. 55 miles NE of Atlanta, GA). In the >>>process of exploring the local woods I came across a family cemetery for >>>the Sisson's Family. John's headstone says he was born in 1742 and died >>>in 1840. Alongside the grave is a marker posted by the Council of Safety >>>Chapter NSDAR indicating that John was a Revolutionary War veteran. >>>Next to John is "Sarah", who I assume is his wife. She died 8/6/1819 at >>>the age of 96. The last headstone is for Vandrey Sisson, age 50, died >>>6/2/1812. Nearby I discovered the remains of the Sisson Plantation House >>>- just two grand chimneys (main room, kitchen). This area is adjacent to >>>our new community in an undeveloped area. I would like to develop a plan >>>to preserve this area in perpetuity. May seek funding from recently >>>legislation designed to help with this type preservation project. >>> >>>Any help finding more info concerning connections between John & Sarah >>>and other Sissons would be greatly appreciated! >>> >>>Thanks, >>>Dave Rosselle >>>Talmo,GA >>>dave@talmo-ga.com >>> >>>Please note, NSDAR is committed to maintaining accurate records. If you >>>find that our records contain errors, please submit copies of primary >>>documentation supporting these changes, to the attention of the >>>Corrections Genealogist, NSDAR, Office of the Registrar General, 1776 D >>>St NW, Washington, DC. 20006-5303. We appreciate your interest in the >>>Society's records.