150 YEAR OLD CHURCH RUINS AND GRAVEYARD ABANDONED DEEP IN THE WOODS | TERRY CHURCH ON THE MOUNTAIN

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

This is the third video in the “Rough Edge” series featuring historian Dan Akin. On this video we locate the lost Macedonia Church and Graveyard aka the “Terry Church on the Mountain.” According to the Terry Family History book provided to me by Wes Culpepper, after Emancipation 12 formerly enslaved members of the Terry Family left the Terry Plantation known as Terryville. Among these freed slaves was Dock Terry. It is written that Dock Terry and the others purchased land and started a community in the Rough Edge district around the Macedonia Church. While it is unknown when the Macedonia Church and school were founded and built, I feel it is safe to assume it was founded and constructed shortly Emancipation. In aerial photography the 3 cedar trees were shown alive - and massive. Already very old by 1955. The foundation of the school is evident on the 1955 aerial, but it is no longer standing by that time. Evidently the small school house had served its purpose by that time and was torn down. The church appears to still be active and the graveyard is manicured in the 1955 aerial. It is unknown when the Church was abandoned but it is also safe to assume it was in the late 1950’s or early 1960’s having reached a state of decay by the 1970’s per the memory of Dan Akin. The last burials in the Macedonia Church graveyard appear to be from the 1970’s. Dan Akin remembered seeing elderly African American’s taking the trek up to the Old Church and Graveyard site while visiting with Ms. Hawkins in the 1970’s. When Dan inquired as to where they were going as Rough Edge was only “mud holes and rutted out roads” by that time, Ms Hawkins told him they were going to visit the old Church and Graveyard. Having visited the Terry Church site and Graveyard I can say with good reason the site has not been visited since the 1980’s at the latest. While visiting the historic site the disturbing evidence of willful destruction was witnessed. Two of the 150 year old cedar trees had been cut down and allowed to fall onto graves. These trees had not fallen as a result of age or storms but were intentionally cut and allowed to fall onto the graves and not removed from the site. It is my estimation that these trees were cut down no earlier than 20 years ago. The US Veteran’s headstone of Sam Terry bore the damage of having been shot. Recent disregard for the cemetery was witnessed by a fresh trail cut into the cemetery. The ruts left by tires were evident into the cemetery grounds crossing graves marked only by indentations and field stones. To make this trail small brush was cut. The cut brush was then piled on top of a flat concrete slab marking a grave. One lone beer bottle with an expiration date of 2017 was discarded into the cemetery grounds and found laying upon a grave. The Macedonia Church Graveyard site is comprised of approximately two acres, and according to Talbot County Tax Records is deeded separate from the surrounding lands. One one side of this 2 acres is timber land owned by a corporation. On the other side it is bordered by private property. As of our visit there was no legal easement honored to enter the cemetery, and the 2 acres has become land locked. PayPal Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO BOX 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831 Follow me on my old farm: kzbin.info/door/56vh2L-M0czmoTRLhSMaxg Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures

[@pamelabugh1812]

Would it be possible to include old pictures and maps of these sites at the beginning of your videos, or perhaps include them in a video at a later date if they are discovered later? I appreciate the respect you show to the graves along with the wealth of information you give to the audience. Great job guys....love your videos!

[@janicelong5523]

Maybe that rock between the steps held a time capsule?? 😉🤔😳🙏😁🙋‍♀️😊🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@pamelabugh1812]

@@janicelong5523 A time capsule would be awesome. When I saw the stone I thought that maybe as an honor, the preacher from the old Church was buried there. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) would be helpful, although if the deceased is buried there, out of respect it should never be shown in videos. GPR costs upwards of $14,000.00 for a basic unit (yikes😮) I wonder if they can be rented.

[@migalleparham5468]

I thank you for this Video. Dock Terry is my Great Granddys Great Grandaddy

[@bethhutto3138]

@@pamelabugh1812 I'm sure he doesn't provide location of a lot of these places because there are unfortunately people that would go and vandalize them even more than they are. Especially those that have confederate soldiers in them. It's truly a shame and disgrace that there are people that find pleasure in doing that.

[@richardspencer4526]

As a retired pastor, I just wanted to thank you for the care, respect and love you show for these sacred places. God bless you! Rick

[@melissahalbert9455]

Amazing! A freed slave cemetery, school and church. Such a shame that the history has been allowed to disappear.

[@annakusmider6454]

I love Dan's storytelling and his peaceful tone. I could listen to him for hours.

[@cdd4248]

I was just thinking the same-

[@ikkeiet]

I love it to

[@caroldrake2298]

I agree! Such respect and caring way they are towards these graves.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Oh, I so do too! I so enjoy their explorations!

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

The 1st time I found this cool channel was when they did a fun Halloween video and I've been watching this channel ever since. The history we get to learn about and see is really something. Many blessings and good wishes to them.

[@bethhutto3138]

Robert I hear a lot of KZbinr's apologize for their long videos. Personally I enjoy the longer ones. Especially the ones like this. Most of the time I'm just getting settled in and all involved only to have it end. This hour long one was a such treat.

[@butterflylady8875]

Agreed🤍

[@sundaynight1987]

Me too

[@peggyharris3301]

Yep!!

[@dove5272]

Yes, totally agree.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Agreed as well.

[@garmo98]

It is a shame that after living through slavery, coming out the other side victorious, that they now lay forgotten and ignored in death. It's as if their journey was full circle, from being nothing to society to being nothing yet again. I hope the knowledge you are sharing here sparks an era of change to preserve these hidden cemeteries for future generations.

[@fireball1322]

Agreed. It is sad there's no one left in the family to tend to their graves.

[@toyman81]

Folks, It is only going to get worse, These generations coming up today are becoming noting but greedy and could care less for other living beings, Much less the dead. I was a surveyor and would come across cemeteries that were forgotten, Even a single grave a a child. It just happens.

[@auntyblessings3960]

@Gary..To say they werent "nothing to society" isnt correct. They were a cheap & free labor force(via jim crow,slavery & chain gangs) that built this American society. More accurate to say they werent treated with respect or valued as human beings ; neither in life or (as these kind gentlemen are showing)in death. Yes, it is sad that they arent honored or remembered for their contributions to this country.

[@fireball1322]

@@auntyblessings3960 Agreed. What most of today's young southerners do not realize is, that if it weren't for the black people brought here, back then, it would not be the South now. The South was built by their backs. Black people are as much a part of the South as the whites, probably more.... Just my opinion. FWIW my Grandparents lived next to a black lady that was a slave when she was a young girl. And was later freed. . I would visit her when I was younger when we "went down home" and she'd tell me about those days. She was considered one of our family and was always invited to family functions, funerals and even the family reunions. She checked in on my Grandparents daily when they got elderly. No one asked her to, she just did it on her own. I loved that old lady. Last time I saw her (which was 25+ yrs or so maybe more)she'd just turned 107 yrs. old and died shortly thereafter. .She's been gone a good while now, but I always think of her at least monthly. Sure do miss her hugs. And I ain't no spring chicken . . these days. RIP "Mag".

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

They may have been miss treated and forgotten (which is a crime I think) but in the eyes of the Lord, He loves ALL his children and you can bet they are under the protection and loved very much and are not forgotten in heaven.

[@dm607]

It saddens me to see how completely and utterly forgotten these folks are, especially the veterans. Thank you both for immortalising the ones you could. Deb of Oz.

[@Parisbluesun]

So who’s supposed to takecare of it? Family? Probably they’re dead too . Seriously with all my respect people just live less the 100 years

[@Denise23451]

I agree, I know some places have organizations. I’m not sure, I think it was a Cotholic organization. I know they pray for the dead.

[@esterherschkovich6499]

@@Parisbluesun no need to be rude...

[@charlesjlongh]

Church owned. You would think they would be responsible for it's care

[@mommabear4232]

there is spiritual residue in the audio of alot of these videos, i have heard a women weeping in a video as they reflected on passing infant children, a sound they would not of hear by ear but i hear on audio

[@cherylsnead727]

Thank you Robert and Dan for caring enough to document these all but forgotten cemeteries. You are truly a blessing.

[@m.millettinclusion8952]

I love the deep respect you have for the older gentleman. You call him ‘sir’. Manners are a novelty in my neck of the woods.

[@hell0hkitty]

manners start at home, always.

[@esieffer]

That used to be the way we did things in the south. When my folks passed in Virgina [we are all from GA] there were a bunch of mid-westerners who trampled over all of my southern sensibilities. I don't belong anywhere I guess but the south.

[@LitlPoot]

spirea (white blooms); forsythia or japanese rose (yellow blooms) ; to see this (all the old) cemetery in such decline is absolutely heartbreaking ... thank you for getting out and documenting them ... you do the "residents" a great honor by remembering them ...

[@l.m.4014]

Re: Shrub @32:40 > May be a Spirea. White. Many different species.The bridal wreath spirea (Spirae aprunifolia) is a Medium-sized deciduous shrub with an upright arching habit, featuring thick sprays of white double flowers. Easy-to-grow shrub that, once established, requires little care. > I think if it was the old fashioned Forsythia (Yellow) it would be a lot 'Larger.' They can grow up to 10 feet high with Very 'Thick' branches. Hard to tell from the video and while not in bloom. Forsythia is a fast-growing shrub, features an upright, arching form and are known for their long branches that fill with brilliant yellow blooms very Early in the spring.

[@reneestaples4963]

Such a shame that we will never know who these people are, the lives they had, or the stories they could tell us.

[@debrakennedy7671]

They were freed slaves. TalbotCountyGAGenWeb has their story.

[@Parisbluesun]

Part of life .

[@karenhummel49]

I read an article recently a Judge Terry passed away age 45 Talbot count GA. I wonder if she was related to these Terry's buried here?

[@eldaremington341]

It may have been an old old Indian trail.

[@freepapuatv9268]

THEY INDIANS

[@CarnivoreStork]

I always find it interesting that in many of these Old cemetery cases the great-great-great + Grandchildren have no idea where their ancestors are buried or sometimes not even any inkling of their family history. Sad.

[@robertbates6057]

A lot of families' histories were slowly lost after folks left the country / farms for the cities in the 1950s. I encourage all young people to research their roots while it can still be done.

[@LindaPatton1980]

As a younger generation genealogists i find alot has been lost because the older generations were told to never speak of things, this also includes where our ancestors are resting. I only know of grt-grandparents because of state records. I urge people to visit their resting loved ones and take the younger generations woth you, they hopefully will pass on the knowledge. Thank goodness for enforced records like Birth, death, marriage and census.

[@LindaPatton1980]

​@robertbates6057 yes i avree. I've sadly missed the opportunity to ask the questions, they're all gone now and my culture has been lost.

[@sherrilee230]

Such a peaceful resting spot. My feeling are in its day it was very well taken care of. It's a shame that these last homes are forgotten. Thank you Dan and Robert very well done

[@SondraD7676]

Rough Edge, another beautiful, peaceful, but lonely place on your journey. The feelings cast upon a person from and by Rough Edge continue to evolve, even on video. Did I hear correctly, you crossed 400 acres to get there? -Wow. Dan, what a memory, the last time you were there was 1972, amazing! Huge church. I find it extremely sad that the population has almost vanished. Those large fieldstone markers do look like they are standing guard, and more sad than most. Dock Terry's grave, and others, amazing history! Outstanding details throughout from Dan and from you, Robert. Almost an hour of Sidestep Adventure joy!

[@butterflylady8875]

Yes loved the length of this one I could listen and do dishes at the same time🥰

[@marthakierstead3415]

What an enormous cemetery . Bless you both for the respect you show these souls

[@naenae796]

Thanks, Robert and Dan for what you do . I weep for all the forgotten souls in that cemetery. Pox on the idiots who felled the cedar trees !

[@scampbell3363]

Thank you for your diligence to posting regularly. An HOUR of sidestep is a treat.

[@ezragonzalez8936]

Seeing those old graves makes you wonder when was the last time someone who knew them in life stood and weep over their graves just a sobering thought our time will come to us and one day they will be no record we even existed.. Cheers from Salt Lake City.

[@gailatkinson1908]

You need a tool bag with hand trowel, hand garden rake, brush and bigger flashlight. I love taking these trips with you and your friends. My parents and I loved exploring old churches and cemeteries. 😊❤️

[@susanthompson1506]

I've often thought of that. A tool belt would be helpful. You've offered some great suggestions.

[@kathleenhannigan2487]

And Work Gloves!

[@cdd4248]

Yes! I am always saying to the screen- bring a shovel, bring a rake, gloves, a back pack!

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Maybe you can send his such a useful belt. Great idea

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

And a nice battery powered chain saw for removing as can those old branches. I hate the thought of those younger trees disturbing these gravesites

[@emorel48]

What an interesting adventure! I wish the cemetery could be saved!

[@lorraine9242]

Me too. So much of the African American history is lost. Those hand made, hand etched stones are particularly poignant and valuable. Even if they didn't have a lot of money, they went to great pains to remember their loved ones. These stones speak to me more than any modern memorial made of granite and engraved to perfection.

[@debbiecervino34]

I wish I could help preserve the site in some way. It's a wonderful job you're both doing remembering these people. Thank you

[@eileenmurphy5718]

It’s a shame that people will shoot or drive over a grave. Robert, you and Dan are fantastic for bring the area and people to our attention. Thank you both for letting us come with you on this journey.

[@gaylevanheiningen7333]

Robert...you are very kind, to the people who are buried in these graveyards, giving them some life after death, by telling us who they are. I feel like crying, sometimes,at how they are laid to rest. Gayle, Whitby,On. Canada.

[@geneewert7591]

What a blessing it would be if an Eagle Scout would do his project (with permission from some source) to clean up that cemetery. Thanks . I was so blessed by this tour and would have loved to hear the stories. And hymns being sung from that church.

[@meltcmelinda4012]

Thank you Robert and Dan for again allowing us to go along with you in seeking areas where our former families rest. Without yourself and others these places would become lost but unto God. As for the evil that walked upon this sacred ground where the sleeping await the coming of Christ I know God will have revenge on all that dare to tread upon his children. If we cannot be Kind to one another living or dead, then we most of all are lost forever.

[@cornelliacrum74]

What an amazing journey, Dan your knowledge blows me away and your voice is so calm and soothing. The respect for the dearly departed warms my heart! Thank you both for sharing and letting us tag along. Loved it!

[@soniaboyd9613]

It breaks my heart to know that these Souls are forgotten when you think about a that they went through. 💔 🙏🏾 I think that this cemetery and one's like it should be preserved.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Between the loving work done when graves are found, the beauty of the place and listening to memories, stories, traditions and such, I can almost catch the scent of the winter forest! You take me out of the tiny apartment spend 90% of every day in and take me along on your travels. With every new video I watch (there are many old ones that I’ve never seen), I am more impressed by the level of respect you show toward those that lay in the still earth, most especially to veterans. There has not been one site you have visited that did not look much better because of the work you put in. Cleaning, clearing, replacing items that had fallen over……you are making a very large difference, my friends. I thank you very much!

[@deniseterry-ward6735]

Thank you Dan Akin and "Sidestep Adventures" for a FANTASTIC job of uncovering these great details on the Terry Family. Words can't adequately express my appreciation for what you have done for me. My name is Denise Terry-Ward and I'm a descendant of Ellen (Ella) and Dock Terry who you identified in this video by uncovering their resting place. I'm the family historian for one branch of the Terry family and have been gathering details over the years. I know of the many names for my Terry ancestors which I have annotated on our family tree BUT to see their final resting place just added another connection and dimension. Prior to watching this video, I pulled out our family tree and prayed that I would recognize names. I heard stories about the Macedonia Church over the years, however, I did not know where it was located, however, was told it was located in the mountains and only the chimney remained. My generation of Terry's know a few things about our family history thanks to our parents and grandparents, however, I'm the one that performed the deep dive into the slavery years, documented the details and shares the knowledge. This video uncovered all NEW details for the family to digest once I share this knowledge...Our Terry ancestors have not been forgotten (because their names are located on our family tree) but found since we now know their resting place...Full Circle...Blessings...again THANK YOU for your great story telling...Also, a special Thanks to my newly found cousin Wesley Culpepper...

[@prarieborn6458]

Denise Terry Ward, congratulations on finding this treasure trove of history for your reseach!! You have cracked that “brick wall”. I am the historian for my family and my husband’s family. i will soon be 79 and I started collecting stories as a child, about the ‘old days” by asking questions of my father and grandfather and my maternal grandma and her sisters and so on and on.i didn’t make much progress on research until after the internet and my PC.. I injeirited my uncle’s research after he passed away, but he had followed a false lead. My bonanza came through a distant cousin I met on-line, She had done the research to find an ancestor who fought in the Revolution She mailed ALL of her notes and documentation to me..I have learned the value of Oral History stories passed down through the generations.It is amazing how accurate they remain for sometimes hundreds of years.Oh you must be so happy about finding the Macedonia Church.and cemetary. My goal was/is to write a book for my grandchildren, to hopefully preserve the family history as a story. . I really enjoy this channel and their adventures. I wish you the best of luck in your future work sharing this info with your extended family. 💕

[@stephenkorab6456]

I have previously viewed this episode .... I am revisiting. I love what you do with the farm, the dog, the animals; but you are at your absolute best when you document these historic burial sites. Bless you, Robert, for what you do. ✝️

[@calvinmahone8300]

My father speaks of that area, Terrie Mahone. I believe there is a town named Waverly Hall. Due to his age, he's forgotten much of its history. However, he recalled some of the older African American churches. His family left Talbot County due to the boll weevil...My father and many others moved to Atlanta and Northern cities. I believe the names were Carter Waltons Marshalls and Culpepper.

[@davea2288]

As I watched this I could not forget that these were people that had hopes and dreams and were full of life. How precious is life.

[@bobf6248]

This 2 acre area should be designated as a National Historic site. Totally forgotten African American cemetery with veterans, slaves and full Family histories. You guys keep it up. Your doing a good job. I pray all these folks Rest in Peace.

[@Mudjie50]

This is one of my favorite Sidestep video's to date. Dan is a wealth of knowledge and has a wonderful speaking voice.. Thank you for caring for our neglected cemeteries

[@FattyPasta]

I totally agree, loved this.

[@alicecochran9140]

When the Lord comes back , he will take care of those precious souls in a blink of an eye ! God bless them all !! I liked the comments , too. Very touching for my soul , better than going to a movie , this is REAL !! Thank you for this , sweet boys , Gl. Arizona 🐦

[@dscobellusa]

I am amazed at how big that cemetery is. Overall I think it's in pretty good shape, though whoever was cutting trees showed no respect and should be ashamed.

[@frazzledude]

And whoever shot that soldier’s headstone with a gun is/was a despicable person.

[@prarieborn6458]

I have been wondering just what manner of persons would spend the time and effort to locate this old cemetary and cut down trees, deface headstones and wantonly drive over grave markers, , cut up the trees and just leave the wood behind.. What seems particularly bizarre is that the grave of the founder, Dock Terry appears to have beeen targeted by felling a cedar onto it. Did the vandals know that spot was the founder’s grave? probably not. i suspect those persons take pride in thier ignorance...After learning more of the history of this place, I have my answer as to what kind of persons did the destruction. The shock of recognizing the depth and virulence of hatred that still exists today toward people long dead and buried ,takes my breath away and I want to weep.

[@charityhostetter8123]

What an amazing place and peaceful place. I hope now that these graves have been refound that family members will be able to go and pay their respects too. Thanks for another great adventure!!

[@pup8112]

I could listen to Dan tell his stories of the past for another 2 hours. Beautiful spot for a church, a graveyard and school. 👍🏼

[@lesjay6968]

Ty both for giving respect to the people and land,and showing this awesome small part of history to us!

[@gelvisward]

Thankyou Robert and Dan for an hour of Sidestep Adventures!!! I could watch it all day long!!! Not sure of the white blooms, but I think the yellow could be Forsythia, that's actually flowering now here in Northampton, England 😊👍

[@user-randi1987]

What a find! So many souls known only to their maker, sad no one visits anymore. Thank You, Robert and Dan

[@hankfacer7098]

Even Dan was surprised & thanks for the History, Dan. Thanks Robert for another wonderful adventure and the insights you revealed.

[@bettyreeves3011]

Thank you for an hour of sidestep adventures I could watch these all day about the old cemetery’s.

[@sherleengibson8847]

This is truly a lesson in history, you can't get this kind of history in school's. THANK YOU 🙏🏽❤️

[@lorraine9242]

I cant still feel the grief emanating from those handmade, hand etched markers so many decades later. I can't always read the words, but I know it spells LOVE.

[@decembergem4598]

Thank you Robert and Dan for this history adventure. ❤🇨🇦

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Incredible. The passion both of you have to find these places and bring them back into the light is a gift. The amount of history in those two acres boggles the mind. Thank you so much for taking me with you.

[@barbarastoutjesdyk711]

I love this adventure! I am glad you are getting photos of the ones you find. The unmarked graves are very sad.

[@hoodoo_taco]

These folks smiled down from heaven because of your visit. Well done guys, well done!

[@davidjamieson9313]

Being a Aussie bloke with the amount of rich indigenous history we have I would love to see you or someone else spend sometime partially restoring some of the cemeteries you have uncovered Great work mate keep it up

[@paulhoffman6371]

This is a beautiful setting, Robert. Enjoyed you and Dan sharing some history of the church and cemetery, and what you know of those buried there. So many nameless faceless people, " ... know but to God."

[@barbaraharshman9460]

Thank you Robert and Dan for taking us along and recording this cemetery! It is very beautiful to bad someone was so disrespectful

[@karenfitzpatrick6256]

I love the history, the knowledge and the respect you show for the people buried here. I find I have tears for the man who was told on that amazing day he was a free person! ❤ What a dream come true after a lifetime of living in an unjust nightmare of slavery. God bless them all.

[@joharmon2148]

This was amazing to see so many and so long forgotten. Yet some not all that old.

[@almaberthelson6139]

I really enjoyed this video. Finding lost graves is important for our history. Thank you Robert an Dan. ☺💋🇺🇸

[@lindawoody8501]

You do important work. Many thanks for your fine work uncovering and highlighting old neglected cemeteries. Thank you for recording those graves that are marked as well. You do a valuable service to families far away.

[@marywright6759]

Thank you for the history lesson. So sad the disrespect done to the cemetary.

[@lavettamoff7883]

I love,Robert how you find,and honor these lost Graves in cemeteries, and take a picture of the matkers so they will not be forgotten.

[@ricknelson576]

Fired up some popcorn and cracked a beer for this episode. Hour long loved it. That is one big cemetery. Great job to you and Dan. Thanks for the effort and hard work.

[@jumpin4joync]

Time stamp 56:04 in the video I spied the green leaves of what might Iris on the ground when Dan is walking back towards foundation of the school. I spied more on the ground less than a minute later. I do not know which month of the year this video is filmed but if those are Iris they will bloom every spring. Someone planted those Iris. It appears they are just outside of the school's foundation. It's amazing to think those flowers will bloom every year whether or not humans come back to the Church, Cemetery or School. Iris were my mom's favorite flower. I am always watching for them. I just stumbled upon this channel last night. My husband have watched a few of the videos now.

[@wilhelminawaller6508]

Thank you for remembering the forgotten. I Wish people would come in and clean the cemetery. They (the dead) are our history.

[@dawndietz4654]

Wow the grave of Dock Terry and his wife were amazing!

[@deborahmarion9038]

It’s so sad to see these lost and forgotten cemeteries, what a shame. 😢 This one is quite large. Thank you Robert and Dan for sharing this adventure and a little history. I love listening to Dan’s stories and his calm and soothing voice.

[@sandysue202]

That was an amazing video. I wrote down all the names and dates of the people who had gravestones with their names and I have to learn more about the Terry family who had the plantation. My mother's maiden name was Terry and had some family that had come west into Northern Missouri where Moms parents lived. This just is all so fascinating...I love to find old cemeteries! To know that some remains of that Terry church is still there, under the leaves and pine needles, is amazing. Dan is so knowledgeable about your part of the country and I love to hear him talk!

[@linxj6]

I wonder why that church never transcribed or mapped the cemetery? Most do or volunteers find the info.

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

This was one of your great videos. It is a shame that someone has not taken care of it. This is a piece of history that should not be forgoten

[@elizabethrosier5313]

Thank you both for taking us along. Sad not preserved or cared for.

[@PNW_Life]

What an amazing find and the uncovering of the slabs, wow. Thank you.

[@Carolbearce]

Awesome that you found this cemetery. Well done to both of you.

[@melissadyche8325]

I’m glad you were able to make this video along with Dan I’ve always enjoyed watching these with you and Dan together so again it’s so sad to see the damage that was done to that very old cemetery and I bet it was something to see back when the church was still standing and how many prayers were said there and the tears that were shed over all the graves of their loved ones. God Bless you Robert and Dan for sharing this video and reading the names of the lost graves

[@mmarshall8164]

Working on my family tree and the Terry's are part of my family. Great job locating abandoned cemeteries and the respect you and Dan give to the deceased.

[@tammyshirks6948]

Very nice of you to clean the head markers off.. Sad to see the cemetery unkept...So sad. There are some cemetery's here that are unkept on the back street in our home town.. I wish the town of Pennington Gap Virginia would go in there clean them up.. I use to go in the one cemetery when my Aunt lived next to the one cemetery seen how long people had passed and how long they lived.. It is a very old cemetery I hate to see it unkept.. God bless you for the video..

[@lindacross4726]

Love your video! I have always found old cemeteries interesting. Those woods are a peaceful place. From dust we have come and to dust we shall return.

[@lisahatchett6125]

It s so sad to see all the Unforgotten graveyards and cemeteries, seems like the state or counties would clean them all up. Thanks too you all for all you do and the respect and love you show.

[@robinwatkins6775]

I'm thankful your friend, historian Don Akin participates with his knowledge and stories.

[@howardwest1347]

There have to be hundreds of graves out there. It’s huge. Been there so long that the stones are weathered to almost nothing. All those people are now being pointed out and remembered. From the bottom of my heart Thank You , Robert. They are smiling because you andDan persevered to find and remember them. Some where they all have relatives still alive. Generations of people that will never know about them. Sad. Donna/Michigan

[@wesleyculpepper4571]

Howard, I'm the gentleman Robert mentions in the title of the video. Those are my ancestors resting in that cemetery. The entire Terry Family is grateful to Robert and all the work that he does.

[@howardwest1347]

@@wesleyculpepper4571 so happy to hear there is a relative close by. Maybe you could organize a church group to help clear up the cemetery and discuss with the neighbor a way to provide access to it?

[@wesleyculpepper4571]

@@howardwest1347 Definitely a great idea. I'm currently in talks with some family members on how best to move forward. Until Robert found the cemetery, they were just merely names on our family tree. This video really brought it all together/home for us. If you haven't done so already, please check out the video from March 2020 that Robert and I did. It's titled Terryville/Abandoned Plantation in the woods.

[@patti3447]

Wow loved every minute every second .. what caught my attention was your kindness of both you gentlemen.. I have subscribed and will be very anxious to watch more of your videos … love love history thank you

[@juliafowler1413]

Thank you Robert and Dan, you have blessed us with a great Sidestep adventure. It was good to see Dan again, I love the history lessons that you share.

[@nancyrobertson550]

My oh my! Lovely beautiful resting place. Needs some loving hands. More Terry family? Great rediscovery of this cemetery and school house. ❤️🕊👍👍from Texas USA

[@rachelbowskill4165]

Dan is a lovely chap . Really loved listening to him. Hugs all the way from nottinghmshire 🇬🇧

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Oh Robert that was fantastic. So sad about those felled trees such a shame. Think this would have to be my favourite cemetery so far. Just loved it. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

[@Lori-icu]

Thanks for sharing . How sad to be forgotten.

[@karenwright8556]

What an adventure,thanks. Times to remember,stories to tell...documenting these places is a blessing to us all. Memories we will share when we all reach heaven. Love from KY 💞 and

[@colleenkelley2110]

Are there any churches in this area who would be interested in volunteering to clean up this cemetery, restore the grounds, and record gravestone information to enter into Find A Grave for future family member searches? This would be an awesome community project that could bring people from all walks of life together for a single purpose -- to honor and remember Americans who are buried here. This video really moves me. Thank you so much.

[@LifeMostSouthern]

Wow! That is just crazy cool! So historically significant to the area! Also just a beautiful place!! I love hearing Dan’s memories and his wealth of Georgia history knowledge. Thanks

[@mirandadh4297]

Thank you for posting this! Making others aware of history and historical places is SO important! Especially now, people should appreciate our history a lot more than what it is currently. Such a tear down/build new mind set nowadays, it makes me so sad. I love history and always loved spending time with my dad in Ontario, Canada learning about the history of places he grew up in and learning what it was like and looked like years ago. It all matters and should never be forgotten. Thank you so very much, I have subscribed and look forward to watching more of your posts.

[@Emmywe8002]

Can somebody please save this important place? With this amount of graves you really have to save this place and make it beautiful again😢

[@lydafrazier7764]

Love that you bring history of these amazing people who passed an no one has taken care of there grave sights. Bless y'all 🙏 who saves and cares 💕💕💕

[@marypettitt9150]

TC at 11:22 is Transportation Corps. The field stones in this cemetery are incredible, so upright and shaped like constructed markers. There's a lot of sorrow in this cemetery. To think that 50 years ago people were coming in groups to grieve, remember and tend their loved ones. Maybe a few younger descendants will come to do the same.

[@andrewowens9382]

Hi Robert and Dan it's great what you doing to remember lost souls at the terry church cemetery you bring back memories which could be lost for all time such a big area you also bring back the names whose family members who are around today big thans to you both 😀 Andrew south wales uk 🇬🇧

[@harveysdtr]

I appreciate you caring to see it, caring to show it, and how caring you were with the graves.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Thank you for these videos. Such rich history of wonderful people. Their wealth was each other and their minds/memories. Saints with God.

[@detroitgirl7]

Wow I am learning so much about history in Georgia - not originally from Georgia but my ancestors and family are and never heard of the Terry Plantation. Maybe I can find more ancestors. Thanks Linda

[@adriannee.1030]

Thank you for the tenderness and respect you demonstrate as you make your way through this cemetery. These people and their loved ones deserve every ounce of the respect you demonstrate throughout this video,

[@shellydehart8217]

This was amazing find. I enjoyed every minute of this video. I have to agree with Sandra she said it beautifully. Love to hear Dan talk about the history of this part of Georgia. So much history to be proud of n some that we should be a shamed of. Hope the two of you do more of these videos. ( no bad feelings to the other Robert) ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🐶

[@rosemarierex5095]

I love these stories. I got to take my great cousin, who at the time was 80 yo, to see the graves of our grandparents and Uncles and Aunts. She told us stories i would have never heard. Wonderful day!

[@helencheadle5285]

Hi Robert! Love when you do searches like this as I know you have such a good eye for the hill formations, tracks etc….Dan is a man after my own heart…I did exactly the same thing as he did when my dad and I found a huge empty wasp nest..they are so beautifully made, it’s a joy to look at, so I too, took our find to school where I’d still sat on the nature table when I left that school! Some folks never get the chance to get out in the country and see things we see, so it’s a privilege in my opinion to share with others, just as you do Robert. Thankyou both so very much! ( and V well done with the house restoration too!! 👏🏻) love Helen in the U.K.🙋‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻xx

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha Robert & Dan! Thank you for shining a light on the forgotten.

[@lindahiggins9295]

Really enjoy your videos, love history of any kind thank you for sharing x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@frankscarborough1428]

Thanks guys for bringing us along on this journey. Enjoyed the history.

[@bigredforever]

It always been amazing to me, when you come across these old Home Places', out in the middle of nowhere. That at one time, they was well known to the locales that lived in the area. You Guys do a Great Job in the bringing these Old places to our attention, before they are lost forever. Thanks.

[@ronniefuller2334]

Robert and Dan you were talking so briskly it was hard to keep up. This was super exciting and absolutely beautiful. I just wanted to go exploring running through those woods. Wow!