BRITISH REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN AND MORE IN THE 190 YEAR OLD WAVERLY HALL CEMETERY

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Interesting to note Rev Thomas Darley’s age is wrong on his tombstone. He was 72 when he died. For more: www.wikitree.com/wiki/Darley-45#Biography www.lasersol.com/history/mulberry_darley.html www.lasersol.com/history/thomas_darley.html PayPal Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography MERCH: teespring.com/fr/stores/the-sidestep-adventures-shop Follow me on my old farm: kzbin.info/door/56vh2L-M0czmoTRLhSMaxg eBay Shop: ebay.com/usr/sidestep-adventures-official Join The Official Sidestep Adventures Fan Group: facebook.com/groups/561758371276581/?ref=share_group_link Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO BOX 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831

[@ghayes6237]

Dan needs to appear more ,maybe you,Robert,should sponsor and co- host a channel with Dan... he brings the people from off the stone as a name,and makes them real again! He should be recorded while HE is still alive and here to tell it !

[@susanblauss1530]

I wish every town had a historian like Dan! He still amazes me with his knowledge of his area.I absolutely know more about Waverly Hall & surrounding area,then I do of my own.I could listen to Dan tell his stories all day long.Thank you Robert for sharing him with us!

[@michelelewis6320]

I could listen to Mr. Dan talk all day!

[@sams568]

Maybe it's just me but I'm amazed at how much history a little town like Waverly Hall has. Makes you readjust your thinking on how much history every place has. Might not be world shaking to everyone, but it is for those that live there. We get so caught up in the grandeur situation in the world, we forget that life is happening right here right now right in front of us. People should know the history of where you come from and who you are. I believe everyone is a book and every book is worth reading.

[@jen8491]

Agree 100 %

[@blzr5508]

recently i found out that the road i live on was traveled by andrew jackson

[@STho205]

All the villages along the Federal Road from Macon (Fort Hawkins) to Tensaw Alabama (Fort Mims/Fort Montgomery) are full of interesting stories of national interest.

[@janetomaszewski2105]

I could listen to Mr Dan all day long...he is such a wealth of knowledge. Thanks Robert for making these videos. That magnolia tree is amazing!

[@terrioestreich4007]

This gentleman is a treasure

[@JKYR-555]

I'm watching you from the UK 🇬🇧. Scotland. Thanks I just love listening to your history ❤

[@glennyork6800]

Dan the Man , a true American & Georgia Treasure

[@ADGreen-es6hm]

The Revolutionary War , was actually our first Civil War , at that time we were part of the British , the people that were around at this time mostly English Welsh, Scottish and Irish.

[@nancymcgee4776]

I can just imagine how gorgeous that magnolia tree is, if it still blooms! Thank you Dan and Robert! 🌸

[@sherrilee230]

A lot of the captain's of ships were of famous families. Thomas Payne was a captain. He had brought my family " Hallocks and Youngs " to America from Yarborough in 1640. Thank you Dan and Robert

[@JosephBenRobert]

I could listen to Bro. Dan Aiken forever. He is a wealth of information. It's a shame there isn't a biography on him and his life! Great video Robert as usual.

[@anitamorales1506]

Wonderful video gentlemen! History was always my favorite subject in school, but you men make it so real to me. You are keeping the people alive in the hearts and minds of all of us that have been lucky enough to find this channel. You are also leaving a legacy for all of the future genealogists that will surely come after we are all gone. Thank you for sharing this, and all of the videos that came before.

[@jodywilley2774]

I'm from Michigan and LOVE hearing about the history of this area of Georgia

[@madonna716]

Mr. Dan must have an eidetic memory! Wow! Love these graveyard and cemetery history lessons! Many many years ago I did some volunteer surveying for Gwinnett historical and I loved the thrill of discovery!

[@iFNhU]

All this knowledge without any notes is amazing. ✌

[@janecarolhogue3140]

Robert that one stone needs your cleaning talent I don't know these people but Dan is bringing them to life.I feel like I can see their lives. Which totally fascinates me. Robert thank you again for another trip to the past

[@imanutnur7]

What a local historian. I live in Missouri but am still fascinated by his knowledge of the area.

[@andreamills5852]

It's amazing how Mr. Dan get can keep all that history and knowledge stored , I have C.R.S. half the time. lol.

[@mattieb7348]

Wow guys. That was fantastic. Great storytelling and history lesson. If my knees still worked, I would race you to the top of that awesome Magnolia tree! My siblings and I learned to climb trees in a very old cemetery as children. Great memories. I wish the Methodist Church was still standing in that cemetery. I grew up in the UMC. Our church was built pre-Civil War. It was one of the only churches around the Northern KY area that allowed African Americans to attend. However, they had to enter thru a side door and had to climb a teeny, tiny circular staircase to take their seats in the loft. It's quite beautiful up there. Our church historian used to say, "not only did they have a better view but they were closer to God." What I wouldn't give to hear them sing from up there. Thank you again, Robert and Dan for another heartwarming video. Many blessings to you both.

[@RGrantJones]

My guess is that, at the 11:11 point, the stone indeed reads 'A.L.', which stands for _Anno Lucis_ = year of light.

[@SnowFalling123]

I could just listen to Dan talk all day! He has such a soothing voice and knows so much history! A true man of knowledge

[@amandaefird7324]

Just found your channel this morning. I love the gravestone cleaning & before and after. Hope to see more of these. ~ Amanda from Concord, NC

[@andreamills5852]

You need to start from the first video and binge watch , very interesting channel. and by the way ,hello from Asheville.

[@JayS03R]

Very interesting story about RWB Darley, RIP Brother!

[@denise-rw9yf]

I love listening to the historical accounts and viewing the graves. Thank you for sharing can not wait for more, can not get enough.

[@marthakierstead3415]

I could listen to Mr Dan’s stories all day long . Thank you Robert for both of your devotion to the history of Georgia

[@gotcexplorewithalbee8574]

So much history there wow!

[@suzanneflowers2230]

The Methodist circuit rider pastors were so important in Georgia's history, especially in middle and north GA. Rev. Darly needs some D2 on his stone.

[@melz6019]

I could listen to Mr. Dan recite history everyday! He’d be a great voice for history audiobooks.

[@SondraD7676]

Once again a very interesting episode with Dan along with you. History stories adding more pictures to the painting of Waverly Hall. That magnolia tree is amazing. Do you know what happened to the top oblisk on the (I think) Adam Byrd stone you cleaned? It appears to be missing here. ? "Side" note, driving your 350 I see - how is it doing?👍👍❣️

[@tashasmith6179]

Yeah!!! I noticed that too. It's gone. That's weird 😕

[@doloresvelez3243]

The work you gentlemen do is so important. I wish every cemetery and grave yard you document was as nice as Waverly Cemetery.THANK YOU!!!

[@ADGreen-es6hm]

Weather around the world is much hotter

[@ADGreen-es6hm]

Iike your pod cast

[@tinlizzie]

Loving watching these - I am a family historian/genealogist.

[@donnaoglesby1278]

Again, this was another very interesting video, with a lot of info about the original church that was there and how the cemetery came to be there, and also about some more of those buried there including the first preacher. Thank you Mr. Dan for the History, and Thank you Robert, for documenting it all as well.

[@SwanseaBoi]

Great video. First time we've seen a Loyalist grave from the American War of independence? Must be more out there - would love to see them.

[@sharonfoster4310]

I Google Rev Thomas Darley and found a biography of him on Wikitree. He was not a Loyalist. He was a young Captain of a ship that his family owned. His ship was captured by the British and every man on board was forced into the British army. While waiting for his papers to prove he had British citizenship, Thomas Darley fought at the battle of Cowpens (still being forced to fight as a British soldier). Mr Darley was wounded and I think captured by an American soldier. They were both Masons and the American soldier took custody of Darley snd pretty much saved his life. It was later after the war ended, that Thomas Darley felt the call to become a Methodist missionary.

[@jen8491]

Another great one Robert 👍. Dan is so full of knowledge. I love listening to him. You have to remember all of his stories.

[@gregjones2011]

Yes, I did find him in my book. His name is James Jefferson Ansley. He is a descendant of Thomas Ansley.

[@danthevictrolaman9830]

Greg Jones, thank you so much! I never gave thought to the connection Rev. Ansley might have to Thomas, but I too am a descendant of Thomas Ansley and have been to the old rock house he built near Thomson. Here is my line of descent from him to me- Thomas Ansley; Rebecca Ansley Duckworth; Stacy Duckworth Story; Henry Allen “Buck” Story; Radford G. Story; Marian Story Akin; Edward Gunby Akin; Dan Akin.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Enjoyed Dan and Robert! Thank both of you for preserving history. Didn't Scott get elected to the city council of Waverly Hall? You guys might mention to him about how neglected the cemetery is. Maybe something might be done about the upkeep! People might volunteer to help!

[@karenshepler7128]

What an amazing story about long ago it's nice to be able to know someone that knows about the history of Georgia and it's sounding area's. Thank you for sharing with us. Take care to all.

[@jsemancik1]

i've said it before that Mr Dan, is a treasure and a walking history lesson of the area, makes me want to travel to Georgia and just see Waverly Hall,, i could listen to him talk about the local history for hours

[@Azoreanislandgirl64]

Amazing!!!! That tree is so beautiful and could tell stories. It seen love , faith , death.

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Thank you for another fun trip and history lesson. That magnolia tree is fabulous!!!! Make a note to call the city and get someone to get that tree cut from the Turentine plot! Somebody is being lazy!

[@rhondasimpleman5905]

The magnolia tree is amazing. Definitely a witness tree.

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Very interesting so much history...thank you Robert and Dan 👍

[@cristinareid9923]

that man with you an incredible guy to give so much history he cares

[@mygrammieis]

Dan Is A Treasure✊ for us all… I know I Appreciate all videos when he shares his stories on all kinds stuff✌🏻. I LIKED On the way in👍👍👍 Sure Hope Folks go and start fixing and cleaning that cemetery

[@tonyad291]

That witness tree is magnificent! 🤩

[@susanbellefeuille]

Fascinating as always! Very much enjoy these videos.

[@moorelm57]

AWESOME video, make sure someone can tell the story like you when you are gone.

[@robertahelton7118]

Notice that the Grandparents Byrd headstone has fell over.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

It hasn’t. Another upcoming video will explain.

[@tashasmith6179]

Interesting stuff. The magnolias around the courthouse in Moultrie Georgia are magnificent and beautiful, too

[@old_sentinel]

17:53 You just cleaned that headstone and the top fell off? Or is the sequence of videos off?

[@bethsmeltzer5321]

another good one- thank you!

[@mrclean9991]

You guys are masters of your art. TY so much !!!

[@scott1395]

It's good you are recording these videos, you are recording history with Dan's storys!!!

[@josephschmidt4157]

Another historic video! Thanks to you and Dan!

[@yabbadabbajr]

I could listen to Mr Dan with the same pleasure I did with Shelby Foote and David McCullough- what a treasure and blessing to the community this gentleman is! But the Byrd obelisk is toppled? Oh no!

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

It’s not. We’re actually working on leveling it - but that’ll be a different video

[@user-randi1987]

Mr. Dan, you would have been a wonderful history teacher for the school children. Thanks, Robert and Dan

[@hillarys.k8518]

Thank you Robert and Dan that was very informative and enjoyable. The Magnolia tree is amazing!

[@donaldjohnson9401]

Great Story Robert I will be sure to look up on the Web for the Reverend .

[@craigwills1615]

As the descendent of a Methodist minister here in New Zealand, it is always interesting to hear about the history of Methodism in other parts of the world.

[@peggyharris3301]

I never get tired of listening to someone talk of years gone by...history has always been one of my strong interests...thanku to u both!!

[@Carolbearce]

Always amazes me with Dan’s wealth of knowledge. Amazing historian. That magnolia tree is absolutely amazing.

[@jimmie2x]

I love the history lessons. So cool

[@menoortman]

💜

[@Angie-GoneSoon]

If Dan was my History teacher in school, I would have paid more attention, and remembered it!

[@yvonnesquadrilli8997]

So good Thank you so much

[@bluesingmusic3443]

I found a few years ago, a distant cousin, through my 3 Great Grandmother, is still attending the same church,(obviously a different building) that my 3 Great Granddad attended after my fam moved to PA from NJ in the late 1700s. The congregation is 300 years old (can't remember exactly, Cuz told me this about 10 yrs ago). He even found old Granddads grave. Love these old cemeteries/Grave yards. So much history.

[@dianngrubbs4018]

I love to hear Mr. Dan talk. His historical knowledge is awesome.

[@denisehibbs9576]

Another great episode !

[@sharonlegnon7411]

That is what I dislike about Magnolia trees - the leaves fall off all year long. I have 3 in my front yard......

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

The magnolia tree is beautiful,my mother-in-law had one in her front yard.One day my son walked under it and got stung several times by yellow jackets on the head and fingers .My motherinlaw wet some snuff dabbed it on the stings and when it dried I washed it off you couldn't tell he had been stung Needless to say I still keep snuff for bites and stings The leaves of the tree curves under and makes a great place for wasp or yellow jackets .Love the history.👍❤️

[@scottishhellcat]

Reminds me of my experience as a camp assistant years ago in the PNW. A child was stung by a stinging insect. We were at a Baptist camp so it took a bit to find an old cigarette butt but I did and wet the tobacco and applied to the sting. Those yankees thought I was crazy but after a few minutes they were impressed. They decided this Georgia Peach knew some old home remedies.

[@kyliecook8889]

I love the video from Australia as I do a lot of walking around cemeteries when I get a chance. We have one big one called Rookwood cemetery's old which is in Sydney as well as for an arrows. Another big one and very old as well.

[@coppertopjohnson9782]

Thank you for sharing Mr. Dan's knowledge with us. It is all so fascinating.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. You bringing out the past. May the Lord bless you

[@karenwright8556]

Thank Dan for sharing all this wonderful history! Great respect! Thank you for recording it! Love from KY 💞

[@45beetle]

So interesting

[@marymoffett7000]

We have a magnolia planted in the early 1900’s by my grandmother. She was a new bride on the farm. It traditionally belongs to the women of the family. It grows apace in southern IN.

[@gr8fulpn]

Looks like Reverend Darley should be next on the list to get cleaned ?

[@jenniferthurman]

Great video! Mr. Dan never ceases to amaze me with all his knowledge!! So 4 things stood out to me 1. I never knew about how men and women would enter a church through different doors and sit on separate sides! 2.That magnolia tree is incredible! 3. A local Masonic chapter needs to come out and spray some D2 on Mr. Darley's headstone, and perhaps any other fellow Mason's who are interred there, who's grave stones need attention. And finally 4.-Did you happen to notice that gorgeous sky in the background when you were shooting/editing this?? It's just gorgeous!! Thanks for bringing it(the video) to us Robert and Dan!

[@clintechols3395]

Love Dan a great Georgia historian

[@peggyscott66]

Fascinating about Waverly Halls history! I bet theres records about unmarked grave. I hope so anyway.

[@shellydehart8217]

I was so happy to see Mr. Dan back giving us some great history of those who were once living in Waverly Hall . Can listen to him all day long, such great knowledge. That Magnolia tree what a beauty she is. I was thinking of the stories she could tell n then Robert you spoke up n said a witness tree. How perfect that thought you had. The tears it saw that she’d. Im definitely going to look up Reverend Thomas Darly history of him should be quite interesting. Robert, if you got any kind of clout in your town you need to speak up about the cemetery. It was promised to be kept up n as you can see nobody has showed up to even rake those leaves of the Witness tree or cut that one out of Mr. T’s ( couldn’t spell correctly so I call him that) if I didn’t live about 8 hours from you I’d come n help clean n uncover some of those headstones myself. I love working outside n pulling up weeds. Enjoyed this video tremendously. Thank you Mr. Dan for your wonderful knowledge of history. ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🐶🌲🍁

[@robertryan1881]

the reverend was wounded in the battle of cowpens in 1781 under command of general green.

[@olafvidar9315]

By God, if you ask Mr Dan a question, he's got a good answer!

[@billeverett9585]

Another interesting video. I am considering doing videos to capture the history that has occurred in my area of East Tennessee. Out of curiosity, I have not seen the " Other Robert". In a while. Is he doing ok?

[@beretta1342000]

Thats; really intresting about Rev Darley..I need to look up him and I've heard of the Darley family..

[@JayStephens8]

Hopefully this cemetery can get a touch up stinks that it’s been neglected

[@junniehendrix9771]

Why don't they have jail inmates on a crew that goes out and clean the cemetery??? Inmates don't do anything all day anyway but sit on their backsides.

[@xenaswolf]

Most likely lack of manpower to supervise them and the potential danger to the community. Chain gangs aren't really a thing anymore.

[@traceym.8680]

I remember seeing Chain gangs working in fields...

[@c82richard]

Georgia does use prison labor but it's to clean up highways and garbage collection or at least they did when I lived there and I didn't live too terribly far from the Byrd farm

[@xenaswolf]

@@c82richard Texas did too when I was growing up. Not sure about now. I know lots of states use cleaning hiways etc as community service for low level offenders

[@c82richard]

@@xenaswolf I also lived in Texas in Grayson County by Lake Texoma around 1999-2000 and they would have the county prisoners in black and white stripes picking up trash on the side of the road that I lived off of. I could look out my window or be in front of my house and see them picking up trash once they got down that far

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Nice 👍🤓

[@geraldpierini9010]

A positive on the leaves. As the break down and it rains, the nutrients in the leaves will penetrate the ground and feed the tree.

[@gladyscortes3936]

Hola 👋

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

If only that old tree could talk

[@alanatolstad4824]

Yep, if only...!

[@zekesgirl100]

Magnificent tree!

[@Shawnroberts1980]

That church would have been there when Sherman marched through Georgia. Crazy.

[@debbieclark3902]

What happened to the top section of the Byrd Grandparents head stone? Can't help but notice that it is missing in the end of this video???

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Being worked on. Upcoming video.

[@debbieclark3902]

@@AdventuresIntoHistory Wonderful!

[@gregjones2011]

Robert, I think I an related to the Clifford Ansley you talked about in this video. I believe he is a descendant of Thomas Ansley, which built the Rock House in McDuffie County. I will check my Ansley family book and let you know.

[@dlghenderson2837]

This would have been a perfect video if you would have shown your 57 Chev again. 😁

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

"A.L." stands for "Anno Lucis" - Year of Light. "Anno Lucis is a dating system used in Masonic ceremonial or commemorative proceedings, which is equivalent to the Gregorian year plus 4000. It is similar to Anno Mundi." - Wikipedia

[@gregjones2011]

Correction, his name is J J Ansley. I rewatched the video. I will let you know.