Sad Forgotten 1850's Cemetery Discovered In Woods By Newer Cemetery (Alabama Exploring)

Checking out a newer church cemetery leads to the discovery of an Antebellum cemetery in the woods....

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Incredible history in this small section of woods... and so many mysteries. Eli Worthen - 41 not 21.... PayPal Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Special thanks to gas fund contributors: David C David G And huge shoutout to Robert for support! Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures My flashlights: olight.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=282

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Hey fellas. Robert CoDy and always true Daniel. I appreciate the work the dedication guys I do.

[@terryanderson5947]

Thanks for another great video Robert

[@Materialworld4]

Hey guys, as a digital artist with 37 years in digital imaging, and over 10 years in video editing, I want to tell you that you are the real deal. I have rarely if ever found people who are such good human beings, who are first class, and tell really interesting stories about the region where they live, you guys are freaking great. I say that from Apache Junction, in the Sonoran Desert where it will be 106 degrees today, with no end in sight. You guys have a great weekend, and a great week, you have earned it!

[@caroljohnson5879]

Materialworld4 Is Apache Junction the same as Apache, Arizona? My grandfather was born in Apache, Arizona in 1830.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

Got up. fixed my coffee, turned the computer on. I noticed a notification, and like a kid thinking. goody, goody, it's Sidestep. Now you know how much I enjoy all of you. A big roar out for Cody, he's getting involved, and learning the camera, starting to put his 2 cents in with reading the graves. Thank you Daniel for your knowledge, Robert thank you for creating this whole thing, I love your respect, thoughtfulness, and the gusto you put into all you do. God Bless all of you.

[@AT-ki8jz]

Robert, you and your team also keep the "Gone but not Forgotten" epitaphs true by uncovering their resting places, and reading their names out loud again - well done!

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

You are the Best I love love love your show. Big Shoutout to Cody. He’s an amazing young man . I love watching him ... Cody I have nothing but respect for you... you are a true American. Thank you all 👍

[@LifeMostSouthern]

That is great. I wonder now how many times I’ve walked over flat graves and not known it. I love Daniel’s knowledge of the history of that area.

[@mikebritton8798]

I can't help but wonder what chain of events causes these cemeteries to become forgotten. I have a fascination for these places and thought I knew of all of them in my meck of Nebraska until recently one was re-discovered next to an old nearby country school/church. Even the 90 year old people who had attended that school as kids didnt know it was there and it was our own ancestors buried there.

[@marypettitt9150]

Mike, I hope that new knowledge will cause people to start taking care of it. My mom was from Holt County, NE, and the little cemetery where her baby sister was buried in 1912 is still maintained by family. It's on Cache Creek. So much history in family cemeteries.

[@mikebritton8798]

Mary, I looked up cache creek. Google maps has it as a tiny spot a little southwest of Ewing. I am in NW Nebraska in Dawes county. So much history in these rural cemeteries and not all that hard to trace. A lot of people with my last name on those markers. Have traced most of them back except for one baby I can't connect to anyone. So sad and so interesting.

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

My guess is that US never really kept documents about who is buried where and many were buried on private ground, they basicly got 'lost' because of this. If all was well documented, I think descendants could easier find their ancestors (I read a lot in comments that people have intention to visit the graves but are unable to locate them. In many countries graves are cleared and remains reburied or cremated as soon as no one pays or cares for the graves, usually after 100 years when burial rights are payed off. US seems to leave the graves until either no one knows or some bulldozer digs them apart. Its sad.

[@lorij323]

Always so sad to find those that are buried under leaves and branches and everything else, forgotten. Thank you for doing what you do and helping bring memory to them.

[@Mondo762]

One should remember that many families moved west after the Civil War, leaving many properties with their graves unattended. My family moved to Texas from Alabama during that time. Although my ancestors have been traced way back, finding their graves is another matter.

[@rsstrickland9554]

Prince Ella Cook's death certificate says that she was buried in the Ebenezer cemetery. Her father Rev. D. B. Blackmon is buried in the Greater Ebenezer cemetery which is I assume the newer burials.

[@IrishAnnie]

Thankx!

[@rsstrickland9554]

@@IrishAnnie you're welcome

[@rsstrickland9554]

@Honeysuckle Blossom :) yw

[@rsstrickland9554]

@@kayannahufford340 I only saw the transcription and it didn’t list everything on the actual document

[@robscott.scootdawg]

Another awesome video and yet another cemetery that does not seem to be listed on Find A Grave. I hope you guys get a GPS location on these cemeteries and contact local Historical / Genealogical Societies. Genealogy is very popular these days and I can assure you, there are many people that would be interested in finding some of those graves. I checked several of the names you read from the tombstones and the graves are not listed on Find A Grave. I feel sure, for some of those people, their family has been searching for them for a long time. Your efforts are far more meaningful than you realize. Thanks guys!

[@lucygray6162]

The problem with specifying the location is it invites vandals. Including genealogists. I help maintain an ancient family cemetery, and the historians have helped themselves to odds and ends more than the local kids. They don't ask permission, they venture where old wells could swallow them, and use metal detectors looking for family loot. Those of us who have been in genealogy for many decades (it is not a new trend, BTW) have an ongoing dilemma with this. We want to share with others, but often wind up wishing we had not.

[@butterflylady8875]

I find it really sad when the headstone is marked gone but not forgotten and it’s in an unkept cemetery/graveyard

[@TS-bn7zt]

Michelle Stolz Yes, it’s very sad and I think the same thing. It doesn’t surprise me when I watch these videos that there are so many forgotten graves because all the people who cared are now long gone themselves. Time just rolls on and on and leaves everything behind.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Actually I write down those rare names in a journal. The ones that grab my attention-are the ones that are rarely heard of , Well for me . So yea thanks again Robert and creW

[@lisaw7633]

Heyyyy Cody can talk 😊❤️. Good job Cody take care

[@mcwatersd]

What an amazing find. It looks like the last one you found, Eli Worthen had an amazing military career. These people need to be honored . So sad they were lost in the woods. Thank goodness for what you all do in documenting them. Thank you. Keep Safe❤ Keep Well❤

[@josephschmidt4157]

Great discovery boy's! Your work never ends as God guides you to these souls.

[@s.c.7362]

There's no apostrophe in boys. Just like there isn't one in souls. Souls is plural, and boys is plural. Why would you omit an apostrophe in one of those words and not the other??? 🤦‍♀️

[@josephschmidt4157]

Do you hace a pproblem or something?

[@josephschmidt4157]

Get a life

[@josephschmidt4157]

Im not aware of that Michael. And i have not sent any money in.

[@rsstrickland9554]

John and Martha Stoker married in 1855. Ida Eliza was their first born. They are buried in Upshur County Texas

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Wow! Amazing info!

[@alanatolstad4824]

As Daniel said, he'd been playing around so close by and never knew it was there...it bothers me to hear car traffic zooming so near. But, I'm reassured by the sound of bird song keeping that site company.---It was good to see brooms in hand!

[@mala3isity]

I'm surprised you guys don't have cemetery kits in a backpack. Trowels, whisk brooms, scrapers, water, D/2 if you're serious, roll of white butcher paper, blue tape, box of preschoolers crayons, maybe a plastic tined leaf rake?

[@mala3isity]

@@steveschlackman4503 Thanks. :) They carry gloves but just forgot to bring the bag. Who knows what else is in there? ;)

[@marizaneutzling1855]

@@steveschlackman4503 apoiado!

[@mala3isity]

@@steveschlackman4503 Good idea. :)

[@RGrantJones]

I particularly enjoyed hearing the White-eyed Vireo calling (e.g., at the 9:50 mark).

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

So nice how u clean off the tombstones.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi guys, a real shame that the newer cemetery doesn't look after the older section. When you consider that the owners of these cemeteries and others like them put across to the public that they have deep respect for loved one's that have passed, you would think that there would be more care shown to those graves that are older. Even though the older graves may not have any surviving relatives to go visit them anymore, these are the graves of the first settlers and as such they are very historic and in my view deserve respect just as much if not more so than newer internment's. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx💖

[@VeraVeronica39]

Amazing that you unearthed those beautiful mid-1800’s graves that were completely buried and forgotten! You guys need to dig around there more!

[@patriciabalboa565]

How fasinating exploring tombs and doing right cleaning people's tombs you guys are angels, God bless you

[@douglasandrie9314]

I enjoy every video you folks make and share! This was another amazing find! Thanks for sharing!

[@pam02211]

You guys are going to be so blessed for caring for these forgotten grave sites.

[@lynnebunning7273]

I get as much enjoyment reading all the msgs, especially those that research & give more info. Well done on another excellent video. Lynne Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️

[@fredahickey5403]

Great to see yous documenting old grave sights so there not forgotten .

[@flournoymason8961]

Philosophy people die twice. Once when we pass away and again when no one remembers us. Happens to everybody eventually.

[@blackjack5324]

You are absolutely right. You often see inscripts like "gone but not forgotten" and some decades later this proofs to be wrong.

[@cliveashley9364]

Nice history 👍 information 👍 watching fr Jamaica

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

That would be *Revered* Mother , for Mrs C Lee . Loving your vids!

[@cynthiacarter665]

Oh yea. Thank you for the clarification.

[@lzal3583]

I knew someone else had to catch that also. 👍🏽

[@Laurie03]

Breaks my heart to think of all those that are forgotten, you guys uncover and help us to “remember” and know a little about those that have past before us. Thank-you for the care and respect you give these grave sites and resting souls,

[@jeffjohnson4015]

Another great video on this cemetary, we love the fact you are all so considerate of the people who used to live in our world before us and gave us the history we see today. We love how you are so respectful to the graves and clean them off. You guys are the best.

[@Susan71105]

I'm near Bloomfield KY and there is a small cemetery in the middle of a field. Has barbed wire fence, no road going to it. I'm so curious as to who is buried there. Has at least a dozen headstones. Nothing but soybeans all around it

[@Susan71105]

@ there is a lot of them here. I know of 3 burial sites on hwy 55 within about a 10 mile stretch

[@janettporter6795]

Thank you for helping us remember. Sad very sad. Completely forgotten 💔 😢 until you came along. God bless 💖

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Makes me feel comfortably happy that you guys brought a brush. SeriouS Robert Jus b safe

[@yoscott5426]

I worked at a cemetery. one head stone only said Don Died.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for sharing this with me ! It's so sad to see cemeteries that looks like this but you are bringing awareness of things like this that someone should try to figure out to keep from continuing more ! Take care , stay safe and healthy wherever your next adventure takes you ! Doing well here in Kansas .

[@lauralambert8869]

I love watching your videos I’m glad I found your channel I love all the old history that you dig up it’s great

[@gayleloy7111]

Another great video. Cody has a gentle voice. Love from Australia. Xx

[@barry3565]

Poor soul.....forgotten and abandoned... They are so happy to see you guys cleaning up their resting place

[@mala3isity]

When there's a church or other cemetery close, do you ever go & talk to the people, see what they know about the forgotten?

[@alanferguson100]

What a shame that families never look after these graves,of course there may not be any family left. I hate to see people ignored.

[@lisad476]

Wonderful. Lots of cool history and amazing folks there. Glad you do this.

[@robydaniels2318]

During these uncertain times it is wonderful that we can still find three very kind southern gentlemen!! What you doing here Robert Cody and Dan you'll be inspirational to the rest of humanity thank you!💞

[@BellesDreams]

Oh my gosh! Cody sounds just like you Robert 😃❤️ like father like son 👍

[@lydafrazier7764]

So many children in ALOT of cemetery. THANKS

[@ALAN6453]

You are amazing. Thank you for this channel and your hard work and passion for history

[@emmadalrymple4102]

I would always have a hard time leaving sites such as this, as I would be thinking, what information am I leaving behind?! Maybe that is a true sign of cemetery addiction, lol. You guys do a great service to these lost souls, known but to God. Thank you!

[@chrisiiams4303]

Thank you for sharing your adventure and keeping track of theses old cemetery’s. You all do such a fantastic adventure in finding old cemetery

[@BlackCatMargie]

Just found your channel. Wow. So interesting! Im amazed at how a cemetery with relatively recent burials has disappeared like this. So sad. Thank you for making this. From Melbourne, Australia.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Absolutely loved that. Your respect is fantastic. What a wonderful find. Thanks so much for taking me along and p,ease stay safe

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Great find and well done on finding it Thankyou

[@Granny2470]

Awesome discovery!! Thanks for the adventure!

[@bobbalooie4190]

You do such a great job with these cemeteries! I love following you!

[@hankfacer7098]

The year span seems great, Robert, your head must explode wanting to know more about these sites, I know I do

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you very much for sharing this cemetery💙

[@frankscarborough1428]

Thanks really ENJOYED👍

[@julie4636]

Turn over the Kenny and Adams slab. There may be something written on the other side.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

It was the bottom of the broken piece beside it. We were missing a large section.

[@ricknelson576]

It surprises me the vast amount of grave sites that are sprinkled around the southern states. They seem to be everywhere. As always thanks for video. Be safe.

[@susanbrown7898]

Thank yall for doing this. You are greatly appreciated. God Bless!

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Great video. Thank you for you'll doing this. God blessing to you all.

[@julie4636]

Thank you for clarifying! Bless you for the work you all are doing to document these sacred places.

[@lindawoody8501]

Nicely done. Yes, do keep your gloves handy as you do not want to have punctures from the thorns, or glass or get bit by a spider. Thanks for all you do!

[@stephaniehand503]

Thank you. Hope the family is resting in peace.

[@DevilTX66]

Have y’all ever been asked to “reassemble” a Cemetery like this one? That would be a very cool thing. Keep up the great documentation on these forgotten places!

[@sherronbell4961]

Amazing cemetery and video.

[@TheLoppip78]

Bless you for all you do such great respect. Lovely that Cory has started talking

[@cfapps7865]

I enjoy watching. Thanks.

[@Brandr1]

I crawled through a densely wooded and forgotten cemetery about two weeks ago....briars included. You guys are what I want to be when I grow op...lol

[@rainmancw9022]

When your memories fade with the passing of the following generations, you're given a rock marker to hopefully be remembered always in this world. Man...

[@Carolbearce]

Another nice find.

[@bonitadrake3046]

Thank you for another wonderful video. God bless the forgotten one's❤

[@bevanstacykearse9099]

Awesome discovery always impressed. you guys have such dedication and care

[@wilmahoustonhouston7526]

It's a shame the graves of the lost souls have been forgotten. They deserve to be cleaned up

[@barbarajenkins4294]

This is great u guys r fantastic love what u do enjoy whatching u

[@steve1311]

Very interesting

[@oldmanwithers7943]

Patrick Adams was a gifted stone carver arriving in Columbus around 1832, later partnered with a man named Madden. Thomas Kenny and his sons (3 I think) came around 1850, partnered with a man named McCauley, who is very well known for his grave stones. Linwood cemetary website is the source of this info.

[@gregrishel4283]

Thanks fellas , and thank your parents as well

[@catherinemary2578]

I would love be to know the headstone inscriptions that moved you or your most favorite inscriptions that you have come across in your adventures.

[@marygarner5249]

Love ya guys God Bless

[@rs91268]

2nd awesome video Robert

[@susanboucher9732]

Wow, so many unmarked in a row. Sad! But awesome tour guys.

[@joanhamilton2651]

Another great adventure. What made Cody interested in this type of history?

[@joanhamilton2651]

JB I figured that but as the old saying goes "you can lead a horse to water..." Cody just shows a real interest💖

[@ForgottenUSA]

awesome!

[@oldbamadirt2148]

you boys just keep it up and see what you get. one day it will be good.

[@rikspector]

I guess having you "contribute" to the growth of a big tree over your grave isn't the worst way to become part of the world and nature. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@caroljohnson5879]

Frederick Spector. I was thinking the same. That tree growing through that grave has become part of the person buried there.

[@catherinejohnson2235]

LOVE your accents! You are good men, too.

[@JustTricia11]

Do you ever register any of these on find a grave? Genealogy is a passion of mine. I have quite a few "missing" relatives in Alabama. Graves that no one knows where they are. It would be so wonderful if someone would register these for people searching for lost relatives graves.

[@mala3isity]

I've watched a few of his videos & check FamilySearch, when the people aren't there, I add them. :) This one had no one entered, I'm working on the Cooks & extended family, Floyd, Reese, Cochran, Pitts, Sparks, Grant, Stevens, Ashford...25 people in all. Just finished the rest.

[@mala3isity]

@Apple Tree My pleasure. :)

[@SpellCaster17]

Great exploring! You need to make a backpack with gloves, brushes, flashlights and small brush clearing tools. Then all you need to do is grab it and explore.

[@colleencrane4843]

Wow, so cool!31😀👍

[@45beetle]

Come back to this one

[@nancyholcombe8030]

Hi guys! That cemetery looked a lot like what I found on my family's property as a kid so I was surprised and pleased to hear a church was involved. Obviously the church is gone but the records of it will remain in the Baptist convention of that area. There are two in Alabama and Georgia. It shouldn't be hard to look up land records to see who bought or deeded the land to the church. You can find out which convention there.

[@catherinetelesco2767]

We are not here for very long.

[@IrishAnnie]

And in a short time, nature keeps our resting place a secret.

[@benkantor2052]

That reminded me of the quote from Kingpin': "How's life?" "It's taking forever."

[@KalRandom]

You can sometimes get information on a location thru the tax assures office online maps. It will at least show who owns the property, and address to contact them. The old school way of pen, paper, and a stamp, to get more info.

[@shereerichmond4833]

Wish youd go to Wva and explore our old family cemetery which has been neglected for yrs and yrs in the woods.. I find myself so sad when i see these graves left forgotten..😔

[@sharrontaylor4744]

??? Robert : Know from watching all these cemetery vids you put together , especially ones that seem to be forgotten - but ones that you come upon with field stones , could those be stones that over time were just tossed about ??? Keep up the good explorations !! 🤗

[@michaelely2267]

Great video and great job you three. Robert do you ever go to Emanuel Co. I try to watch a your videos but don't remember Emanuel Co. I just found out my great great grandparents are buried in Sardis Primitive Baptist cemetery in Norristown Junction, Emanuel Co. Ga.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Never have been

[@barbaralong1642]

Always look forward to your videos. How do you know where to find these cemeteries in the woods?

[@brendacanter9768]

Hey where is the other Robert? Hope he is doing well. Love your adventures❤️

[@susans3266]

This cemetery is off a busy road. Such a shame, I want to get in there’s and pull weeds