Searching For Old Plantation Cemetery | Stallings Cemetery

In this intriguing episode of Adventures into History, join me on a preliminary exploration as I search for the elusive Stallings Plantation Cemetery. Nestled behind a hauntingly atmospheric old barn, this cemetery promises to be a treasure trove of history and stories from a bygone era.
This video serves as a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the initial stages of discovery, setting the stage for a more in-depth exploration in a future full-length episode. Watch as I navigate through the dense foliage and untamed landscape, attempting to locate and unveil the hidden resting place of those who once lived and worked on the Stallings Plantation.
Though our journey is just beginning, this reconnaissance mission is filled with anticipation and the thrill of the hunt. The eerie backdrop of the old barn adds to the sense of mystery and adventure as we piece together clues and follow leads to uncover the cemetery's location.
Stay tuned for the upcoming full-length video where we'll dive deeper into the history and stories of the Stallings Plantation Cemetery. Subscribe and join me in this captivating adventure into the past, where every step brings us closer to rediscovering forgotten histories.
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[@karenwright8556]

Great,would love hearing more!😊

[@normajeanhedlund7429]

we enjoy your videos very much. Cemetaries/ graveyards need recorded. do you know who could be contacted to set up an official way to get these cleaned up? This is our history no matter what color you are. These cemeteries are all over. We watch other youtubers who find these and record the info. Someone needs to set up a business that goes around and properly cleans them. Any ideas?

[@balfourgrl]

I don't see these old places as creepy, but sad that they have deteriorated nearly to the point that their story is soon to be (if not already) forgotten. Thank you for bringing their history back to life! I enjoy your videos immensely! Blessings!

[@Ezekiel903]

this should not happen, so many lost cemetery is sad!

[@sus8e462]

The timing of the train whistle while you were at the head stones added to the creepiness--but also the sense of resilience & beauty of those stones & their oak guardian....

[@greywebs1944]

I often think that because I live a stones throw away from the railway in the UK. Going to work early morning I'd cross a footbridge over the line. And when it's pitch black a freight train is usually underneath as I walk over. Then the freight train slowly moves away and the noise with the grinding of steel and iron is kinda creepy.

[@andrewowens9382]

Well robert I'm surprised that the headstones 🪦 still standing, yes the sacred oak tree 🌳 is a good marker, very intresting video robert I can't wait for you to return, all the best Andrew south wales uk 👌 👍 👏 😀 🇬🇧

[@alanmoberly64]

In a way this video is one of the most spell binding in a while. The creepy barn is an attention getter but walking up in that headstone right behind the chicken coop just made me say wow. Trying to imagine working the farm with that headstone right there. Amazing stuff.

[@rajdandrade2009]

Robert well done you are a voice of the forgotten ones the one to highlight those are left behind it is sad these are the people who contributed to bring history to the present i have be searching for centuries and waiting for right person like you bring those forgotten to the light

[@meredithc2755]

I froze the screen at the moss-covered epitaph. I think it says “To do justice and judgement is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice”. Also, I wonder if the guy that died in 1861 was a Civil War soldier. He was about 20.

[@robclower9606]

@meredithc2755 I wonder the same thing. It will be interesting to hear what gaps Dan can fill in.

[@rangerbull]

Not sure but wasn’t the civil war start in 1862. Have to google. But the things he saw. Abraham Lincoln was president.

[@rangerbull]

Guess the war started April 12 1861 and ended April 9 1865

[@tacocin]

You are correct and it happens to be Proverbs 21: 3

[@AbbyBane.]

Georgia seceeded from the Union in Jan so def could have been.

[@SondraD7676]

An excellent beginning to what will come. Such an old markers and wonderful old oak trees. I think they were indeed speaking. I believe the epitaph is Proverbs 21:3, "To do justice and righteousness is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice." Looking forward to the revisit with Dan! ❣❣👍👍

[@MNWILD43]

I'm almost 58, and this young man could be my son. I'd be proud of that. Just a good young man.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you Robert. Bringing out the past history and finding the old plantation cemetery

[@alanatolstad4824]

I didn't see a creepy old barn. I did see a sad old barn. What stories it could tell. Sad. ---

[@lorysutherland5464]

Not creepy anything to me. BEAUTIFUL ! Love the epitaphs and the walk in the woods. Thank-You.

[@catheryndenton1766]

Lots of periwinkle!!! Sure sign of burials!!!

[@marypettitt9150]

So close to the house, that cemetery was once covered with flowers. The barn would have had stock babies in it. It's creepy now since it is crumbling, but once it was thriving.

[@user-kp5cr2vq3h]

I love that you follow directions by tree type. Most people couldn't do that I'm guessing. Great video!

[@susanthompson2278]

Robert please be careful when you go out like this, I love watching your videos and don't stop 😮❤

[@lisalarosa4546]

The headstone I'm seeing now, seems to say, "that justice and judgment is more acceptable to the land than sacrifice." Having worked for close to 20 years at the National Archives in Washington D.C., I always brought items I might need. Noticing you don't. And, having watched your vlogs for awhile, I do have a few suggestions. On a tool belt, you wear around your waist, I carried pruners (for thorny tree stems), a Fiskers tree trimmer (very light weight), a spray bottle (for spraying the headstone), a brush for lightly scraping the stone, a hand rake and shovel (for scraping debris away), parchment paper with a construction pencil, and last but not least, I've seen you beginning to use a flashlight! You might not be able to read the headstone, but we definitely can when you angle the flashlight correctly. Great job you are doing. These stones were great to read.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

I’ve used a flashlight for years - that is the safest way to read a headstone. Rubbings are generally frowned upon now by most preservationists

[@charlenereilly96]

Thank you for reminding us of our past.

[@lynnebunning7273]

I’m on a marathon to catch up. Terrific. Cheers Lynne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨👋🏻

[@cclyon]

I found William Stallings online. He may have been in the cavalry but no other information. I'll bet this cemetery is beautiful in the spring.

[@aqueen04]

Ooh, very exciting! Can't wait to see you and Mr. Dan to come back out to explore the area in depth and talk about the people buried here.

[@peggyharris3301]

I haven’t missed a video of yours in quite awhile…thanku for posting 😊

[@karenshepler7128]

Thank you for sharing a nother great part of history with us 😊

[@brianrocketleaguegalaxy9413]

I love learning about history I just find it fascinating know about the past. I also enjoy looking at your videos. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@conniesax3529]

Just found your site, cemeteries have such a sense of peace and reverance. Enjoyed this very much.

[@45beetle]

Looking forward to you coming back

[@sandysue202]

Cool! Very cool!! That head stone is amazing, after all these many years. No damage from falling tree limbs or the many seasons of heat and cold. I am anxious to hear Dan's story of this family and old plantation. I hope the little family cemetery can be cleared off just a bit. There must be ancestors who would love to see this!❤

[@lorij323]

Creepy - looking forward to even more exploration. I think if you breath to hard on that house it will fall over!

[@Lorriann63]

I love seeing these old stones, The stories behind these places are fascinating. That barn is creepy. It looks like it will fall on you at any moment. I'll be interested to hear more about this place. Thank you for doing what you do, Robert.

[@decembergem4598]

Creepy indeed, looks like it could collapse at any moment.

[@68lehman]

I have Stallings ancestors, watching now to see if connected!

[@tgardner3874]

Same here!

[@pumpupjam9648]

Robert, if you come back, please bring clippers to cut away the trees growing growing on the graves! It will help keep the grave markers from being absorbed by nature.

[@user-randi1987]

Thank you, Robert

[@annbeverly6418]

Love your videos been watching since you began.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marcbrunson6986]

Listen to those voices in the wind ha ha. That's great you found the cemetery. I can't wait to hear the history of it. That barn is probably not safe to walk in anyway. So a ways equals about 100 yards? LOL

[@susanbellefeuille]

Amazing that a portion of the barn is still standing! very interesting grave markers thanks for sharing Robert!

[@scottlambert2949]

Hello Robert like the history of any cemetery you visit

[@debbieblaylock9997]

I love your videos and have been watching. since the beginning

[@tedlawrence4189]

Thanks for the creepy video. That barn is creepy. The small cemetery is also creepy. Pretty much the whole property is creepy. The barn looks like it may be pre 1880. We have quite a few abandoned plantations here in Georgia.

[@debbieritter1096]

Another enjoyable video- feels like I am going on the adventure too- thank you for sharing!

[@janehelbert7551]

Congratulations!

[@ahmadhussain-Fitness]

Your old viewer from Pakistan ❤🇵🇰

[@nadineveitch5837]

Can't wait to hear more about the place! I can just imagine how it once must have been, it must have been occupied for a long while given the age of the headstones.

[@kathypogue9644]

Robert has a most reassuring tone of voice. He loves looking up history of people gone by. K

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Thank you

[@darlenegood4101]

What a gem of a cemetery. So lost in time. Glad you found it and that that you are coming back. I hope you scout out the barn a little bit. You never know what you might find.

[@shanemenghi5623]

I love places like these. I would always get a vision of what a place like this was like in its heyday. Is that a train in the background?

[@vickiebrannon5217]

Thank you! Looking forward to more!

[@celleduffel1533]

T-Totally looking forward to the 2nd part!!!!

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Beautiful! I am so intrigued by the wording and epitaph, script, everything! Dang privet! It will take over! Here in the smokies, we have it. As well as river cane and indigenous bamboo, kudzu, Ivy, walnut trees (squirrels bury the nuts and they come up), the list goes on… Thank you Robert!

[@lillypad9960]

I love these adventures. Thank you. Blessings from Michigan.

[@Mari-B]

❤️❤️👋 great work searching Robert! Such sadness of that day when people were dealing with hard times and such loss of loved ones. Strong people back then!!😢 You will be blessed for honoring them! Many were probably from England. I am descending from that part of the world!

[@susanbrookman2133]

Absolutely beautiful find. Also reminds me of the head stones from Ireland. Can't wait to hear the history.❤

[@claudiadesoto2378]

That tree was open arms waiting for you , stay safe , awesome video from Indiana

[@dianeburnejko2908]

Great video! Can't wait to come back with Dan & learn the history. Amazing markers still standing after all the years. 👍

[@carrollrickard9684]

Will be interested in the next visit and hearing more about this old Southern Plantation.

[@lindatanner8726]

Way cool!

[@martinmarsola6477]

Thank you for the tour at the site, Robert. See you on the next! 🙂👍🇺🇸

[@davidmcdaniel5330]

Wow, great find? I look forward to hearing more about this plantation.

[@carolebrooks8929]

Well done again

[@ninaellyson814]

Super neat! I bet there are artifacts laying around in that brush. It would be fun to explore the barn and find the bottle dump. Thank you for the first run. Looking forward to the future episodes on this cool place with Dan. Thanks, -Nina

[@sparkplug5481]

Excellent

[@shellydehart8217]

I was quite impressed with that large headstone n somewhat sad as it was a young child. You really have my curiosity going. I’m looking so forward to you coming back. I’m sure Dan will have much to share with us all. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🌟🐶🐶 PS. You should listen more to that little voice …. the oak tree was trying to tell you it’s right here.😊

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha 🌺🥰

[@mmcleod8148]

Do you ever research the people whose graves you find? I’m related to Stallings from Georgia but know little of them. Great video, I’ll look for part 2.

[@kennethwilliams41]

I enjoy your videos and appreciate the respect you have for the graves. I live in Jackson county FL, just south of the Georgia line. There's an old cemetery near my place called the "Steven's" cemetery, established around 1902.... Has three graves, non of which is a "Steven's"..... Well cared for.....

[@kennethwilliams41]

That may be spelled "Stephen's"....

[@beretta1342000]

This is really good.. I am interest in their history more. Perhaps your friend Cecil can tells us more on that area..

[@glennyork6800]

Looking forward to Dan & next chapter Sir Fobert

[@blacksheep255]

I have been enjoying your videos…. 😊 is the cemetery and the old barn on your property where you live in the big old house? Or is it elsewhere? Really a cool video… 😊

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Would love to know more ❤

[@saltinawenchito898]

Epitaph: to do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice I think that's what was inscribed😮

[@margaretgarls153]

Watch out for old wells!

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Always

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

Is that the Stallings family cemetery ? That’s really interesting to find out in the middle of nowhere I hope you can get more history on the Stallings family

[@tacocin]

1850 census records shows William Stallings (Sr) living at house #354 in Talbotton. His wife (Shady Ann) passed away in 1848 so she's not shown in that census. However, William Stallings (Jr) then 9 years old is shown, along with an older sister Nancy and a younger sister Elizabeth. William Sr is listed as Farmer whose land value is shown at $10,000. There was another family living at the same address named Weeks. The 1860 census shows William Sr (a Planter), Nancy and William M.C. (19 years old) still at the same address but young Elizabeth is not shown. The land value dropped $200 to $9800 but William Sr's estate is now shown at $52,825! That was a ton of money in 1860! According to a CPI Inflation calculator, todays value would be $1,952,271.98!!! It's highly likely that Shady Ann and her son are the ones buried there.

[@Banditt42]

When bears pull salmon from the river and leave the carcass on the shore after eating some of it, some of the atoms from the salmon will get absorbed into the local vegitation. This has been proven with studies. So I would think that some of the atoms from those two people are in the Oak tree. They live on in the nature around them.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

look forward to the next video that is a continuation of this one.

[@geraldpierini9010]

Watching this reminded me went you went to Cemetaries with the other Robert. Is he coming back with you some time?

[@janehelbert7551]

You need to bring some pruners!

[@joanhamilton2651]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@misslaura4394]

At 8:14. I thought I heard someone walking 😮

[@lornalulich9562]

Interesting video, are you out there by yourself? Please be careful.

[@kwm123123]

It looks like when your behind the creepy old barn it looks like it is only being held up by that smaller tree growing right by it. Be safe

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Pretty much yeah

[@spacecowgurl57]

"Leave the gun, take the cannoli" or "take some gloves get a machete"😂

[@JohnMarciaShackelford]

I was thinking machete too.

[@68lehman]

Shady Ann Wright ,wife of William Stallings. Married16 May1826 Monroe Georgia.

[@jilledenfield4541]

Good info!! She would’ve been 18 when she married… and the young man William Stallings was born in 1841 when she was 33…. So I’m thinking he’s her son. And that makes me wonder where the elder William (her husband) is buried?! I hope Robert does a follow up on this one!!

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

That’s a huge marker on that grave and I liked the wording of Jesus on it was a moving saying and she was so young when she passed away

[@stephenhobbs1174]

Let your spirit listen beyond the footsteps heard.

[@tonytiger7777]

I'm sure it was twigs, but when you said you heard someone, I thought I heard someone chamber a round there. Watch your back!

[@jilledenfield4541]

Assuming that property is the Stallings plantation and given names and dates on tombstones, were they mother and son? Would love to know more of the history. Thank you for another really interesting video!!

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Yes

[@lisakaple6367]

What ever happened to the other Robert? I enjoyed watching the two of you explore cemeteries together, but haven’t seen him in a long time.

[@brendaz9222]

Other Robert moved to South GA.

[@patriciaparker3316]

I would be looking in barn

[@JonStallings]

I guess I need to dig out my family tree. I am not aware of any of my family being that part of Georgia. If you have any listing of the names in the cemetery or if you get one I would love to see it.

[@terryhunt5299]

I wish you could come to Troup co and investigate the graves on Tin Bridge rd that was called Old Emmas cemetery it’s all grown up around and a lot of them have sunk in the ground

[@joyfisher2128]

I'm curious if you know the name of anyone buried there to see if it's listed on Find A Grave. Is the cemetery close to the Spring Hill Church or closer to Hogansville Road?

[@terryhunt5299]

It’s close to Hogansville rd I remember a long time ago when I was around 17 I had seen some headstones from the rd ,walked up there and seen some earrings but can’t remember who it was ,but know exactly where they are

[@vickisawyer7405]

Is it a custom to plant cedar & oak trees in graveyards? Thank you for the video!

[@joyfisher2128]

I want to know the answer to this also!

[@leekorten1791]

💞

[@susanmeredith4958]

That barn looks like it's going to crash down any time

[@dcwallace9930]

I think I've heard you say why there are cedar trees in cemeterys but I can't remember the story. Do you mind repeating? Thank you very much!

[@tracysumner4970]

I get a calmness walking in graveyards. Maybe its just me.

[@levitculp2513]

why is the barn on pilings? Was it a house first?

[@bridgetmuehlberger5141]

What is the connection between cedar trees and cemeteries?

[@user-iy2on7so6i]

I have googled Stalling Plantation n can find no photos

[@yvetteh6184]

Hiy Robert, the obelisk says, to do justice and judgement is ? ? to the ? ? Not much help maybe other viewers can add more. The barn and area’s creepiness definitely came through on the video.