Forgotten Graveyard Destroyed By Tornado in 1875 (Part 2)

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

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[@fatherandsonsfamilyfarm]

The one with three wives was the one in Randolph County ... I've drove by there many times and seen the most beautiful sunsets! Another great video, Robert!

[@patricialenaburg6553]

Thank you Robert, and Dan for all his help, and knowledge .Funny how you start out with the intentions of doing one thing, and it turns out completely different, but just as good.

[@JP2837]

Are you on Twitter, by any chance?

[@ThePursuitofHappiness1988]

Is this property currently owned by anyone? If not, I'm interested in owning it and restoring it.

[@lorij323]

Dan has so much knowledge of the history of the area. It's always a pleasure to hear what he has to say. How interesting this cemetery is.

[@paulocorreiafilho]

You could write a book about the cemeteries. I would read it.

[@travisbickle5984]

You really should !

[@colleencrane4843]

So would i!

[@stephdenn32]

Yes!

[@steveclark4291]

Same here to remember the history of this Nation that is being forgotten !

[@karendworschack756]

I would most definitely buy it!

[@angelpurcell3156]

Wow that is heartbreaking 💔 tornadoes and hurricanes are so scary and I been in both but back then I cant imagine going thru it

[@ghost-ez2zn]

Always interesting content. And I could listen to you two gentlemen speak for hours!

[@kristinasullivan9436]

My dad's parents were from Decatur, AL. When we have visited my family my dad and I found his biological great and great great grandparents. He never got to know them as he didn't know his biological father. It was amazing to get to see it in person and there were Graves in both cemeteries dating back to the early 1700's. I have always enjoyed for some odd reason seeing super old graves as I find it facinating! I have yet to visit my dads mother's mom's grave who died young after a short illness leaving 11 children motherless. Quite sad.

[@gayleloy7111]

Another fantastic video. Could watch you and Dan all day. Love from Australia. Stay safe. Xxx

[@bobbalooie4190]

I absolutely love watchiing you videos! Thanks for mentioning the names of people who might be forgotten otherwise! You are so respectful of the deceased and that is a good thing!

[@claudiadesoto2378]

Awesome as always, Dan and Robert 👍

[@bethany1547]

It would be a real *sidestep adventure * up the road for y’all but I bet you’d like proctor/bone valley in Swain county NC. Grew up around the area and my grandma has told me so many stories of the place. Not abandoned per say as I do believes it’s looked after but Super neat history and experience with all of those cemeteries/towns along the trail. Never been past the old schoolhouse and first cemetery myself. Maybe one day!

[@lydafrazier7764]

This fence is so AMAZING. How smart of them to figure that out bless then 🙏 Another old grave site

[@shellydehart8217]

I like it when you bring Dan along.... he knows his history. Very educational n enjoyed every second of this one. History is amazing!!! ♥️😊👍👍

[@janeta.9914]

I appreciate the time you put into these videos , so much history and the knowledge that the gentleman with you shares is wonderful .Ty for sharing with us .

[@angelawheeler7825]

I love your great videos so very much ❤♥ thank you.

[@englishcountrylife3805]

Somebody will be reading our fading names on weathered grave stones one day. Wondering who we were and how we lived. I love these videos, it helps me to reflect on my own mortality.

[@franceslambert8070]

That is amazing! I wonder if the town that allowed the building of new houses did any surveys to make sure that no house's were built on any graves!!! Annd who was the person who decided that building there was a good thing?

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Thank you for showing so much respect and tenderness ❤

[@ElainesCountryHome]

So much interesting history here, thank you for sharing!

[@rogersanderscustoms8121]

Must have been a devastating Tornado. I found several new articles on it. One from The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, April 1, 1875, --- Captain John Kennon's house was destroyed, smashed against a tree and he lost his whole family save two sons. J.H. Pitts discovered his bedding four miles from his house. (Reported to have happened on April 20, 1875, from the description would likely be an EF-5 storm.) Pulling up topsoil and stripping trees of their bark, a mule/wagon tied to a tree was smashed and the mule not found as late as a week later. Huge trees down. Judge Walton lost his outhouses. J.B. Gorman lost his gristmill with several injured in the mill. Said the tornado followed the Columbus/Talbotton Road, taking out farms and worker's quarters in its path. Also a couple of brutal descriptions of death including the eldest daughter of W.P. Pitts, who he said had been playing piano in their home when the storm swept through. Mr.Pitts lost two children with three others in grave condition at the time of the article. I did find three Find A Grave memorials for Pitts children killed in this tornado but cannot directly link them to this account due to a difference in the name of their father, possibly error in the article. I am a tornado nut, so I'll be in this rabbit hole for awhile. :) Peace.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Thanks Robert that was so excellent. What fantastic history there I’m so pleased you document it all. Thanks also for the respect you give. Thanks so much for taking me along and please stay safe and take care

[@johnblack7696]

That was an AWESOME VIDEO, but very sad at the same time. To think all those poor souls are to eternity along with their identities. Their accomplishments, their sacrifices and their entire life stories.

[@elizabethrosier5313]

Thanks I always enjoy watching. Keep doing what you do!

[@frankscarborough1428]

Good job Robert and Dan thanks enjoyed as always

[@judygouthro7172]

This cemetery just breaks my heart. The destruction and all these people forgotten or unknown, it is so, so sad.

[@skyhigh6]

My Mother's family hailed from Georgia but they were asked to leave in 1837. They did and arrived in Fort Gibson OK in October 1837 one year before the rest were forced to leave.

[@bonniewalker6340]

I shared to a Granberry Family. In Alabama. He just recently viewed it.

[@robertforrest7956]

Fantastic video Robert, really enjoyed the history and back story. Thanks Again Robert..👍🦃

[@naenae796]

Robert, I could listen to your voice forever !

[@sherronbell4961]

Absolutely amazing cemetery and video.

[@melissadyche8325]

Great history told and real interesting

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Another great video. Always nice to see Dan!

[@adwinaharford3297]

So sad that building is going on around the cemetery... When a bit of time could be spent fixing it up. Pity there's so many unmarked graves.. love the videos. Best wishes from Co Dublin Ireland ☘️🙂💖

[@myrafuller666]

Where in dublin are you from

[@Nanassugars]

Amazing! Always look forward to seeing what you find on your adventures! ❤️

[@Tomatohater64]

It would probably be difficult, but wouldn't it be great to go on a guided historical tour of these old Georgia cemeteries. (And Major Granberry is a chap after my own heart - wore his Confederate uniform to church all the way up to his death in 1924.) 👌👍

[@jeannettetyler9038]

This is so interesting as you both know so much history that goes with area

[@cathiez9131]

Thank you Robert! I so enjoy your very fascinating videos!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for sharing this tragic tale and keeping the history alive💙💜

[@user-randi1987]

Good video. Sad so many names lost to history. Thanks, Robert

[@MichaelAndersxq28guy]

Every time I visit your channel it's another interesting episode. Thank you.

[@belleange590]

Amazing finds. Thank you for sharing.

[@roseinthedesert3911]

Dan is such an unbelievable wealth of knowledge. I always really enjoy his comments

[@michaelely2267]

Great video. Dan is full of historical info

[@barbhenry8775]

When these cemeteries are abandoned like this, what eventually happens them? Do they just get sold to someone to build on? It would be impossible to try to move the bodies to another place. How long do they have to wait or how bad does it have to get before the county steps in? These videos are so facenating to me. I love trying to find old cemeteries to walk quietly through.

[@jeanburgin160]

This is an amazing place, so nice to see this history ...

[@lindanoreika176]

I love all of your cemetery stories. 😀😀😀

[@BTMarks-ht7lk]

You have the best video's love watching them and the great history you share about the South , I'm from up North in Jersey and have some great History with the Old Cemetery also.

[@Spirit-8]

This was so interesting, could have spent a day watching it ,, there must be kids in there also, so sad it's been left, love hearing the history . Hi to all from the isle of wight, u.k. forgot to say thanks for filming this for us all.

[@nancyvolke237]

Great visit finding that piece of history ..👍🇵🇷🙋🏻‍♀️

[@texas060]

1 would really like to find more History like these as Without you I wouldn't have known about some of these Cemetery's And their existence. Thank you both for all the Wonderful Info. On to the next one.

[@stephaniehand503]

Thank you

[@bbqking7869]

Dan the man, really great video Both of you are fantastic.

[@Tubby31310]

Thank you ❤️

[@giniwalters8401]

Awesome adventure Robert!!! I always enjoy your videos of interesting cemeteries!!! I tried a bunch of times hitting the 👍 but it won't count it. I will keep trying and maybe whatever KZbin has going on hopefully will be fixed soon!!! Stay safe on all of your adventures and God bless you!!! God bless Dan!!!

[@annes7651]

Thank you for sharing.

[@djbarker79]

I’m a meteorologist in Columbus and am very interested in this for obvious reasons. First, do you have a lat-lon or location you can share as to where that is located? There were actually three recorded violent tornadoes that day in Harris County. Definitely would like to chat if you have more you saw than what’s on here!

[@ALAN6453]

Thank you for this sad but also interesting history

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for sharing this interesting article with me ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .

[@yarnhappykim9294]

Thank you for sharing,may they all rest in peace ,

[@sandyguthrey7595]

I’ve been to this cemetery several times.❤️

[@Whocares.........]

Robert, It just makes me feel sad 😞! Knowing I won’t have an indentation somewhere! Ashes to ashes....thanks!

[@Kimtwister]

such tragic losses and unidentifed remains gut wrenching may they rest in peace such a horrific storm

[@ivanabaleta9026]

Hallo Robert this is a nice cemetery i love the old history thank you i love your videos much love from Croatia

[@carolb29]

I'm so glad you read what all is written on the tombstones. People say "oh they didn't live long way back then". well alot of those tombstones prove them wrong. So many lived way into their later years.

[@melissadyche8325]

I’m glad Dan is with you to help out with the history of the families and I hope you continue to well around the Bird’s home place I’d like to see some more videos on the Bird family home place

[@msmith8104]

Great video! Loved the history!

[@rogersanderscustoms8121]

Your use of the camera is very well done throughout, but I love the interview with the gentleman at the end how you shot him off center with a tree opposite. Excellent videography. God bless.

[@jackjones1727]

Love this channel

[@jjhyde5179]

Loved this site, hope you find more of the victims from the tornado

[@loekiemixi1]

Very interesting, love the longer video's 😊

[@gerardshort6149]

Love your videos i finally subscribed and done the bell icon as well . So how is the 140 year old house going and really enjoy the grave yard you do . As when i am near one i go round it and see if i can find the oldest gave stone . Where i was brought up in Rhyl North Wales there is 2 cementeries across the road from each other and there are plenty of 17th to 18th grave stones there as i only ever went in the other side that was for 2 burials or maybe 3 but they are both so big to walk around it might take 2 days . Keep the videos coming as like i say i am really enjoying them .

[@marygarner5249]

Love your videos always Thank you for taking us along God Bless love the History

[@susanboucher9732]

Great tour!

[@chrisiiams4303]

I have this is interesting, you wonder what were these people like what did they do. So much history. Thank you for sharing your videos

[@anitameza3960]

It's a shame these graveyards are forgotten.

[@hollyprincipato3287]

Pretty sad. All those people no longer able to find. May they all continue to rest in peace

[@jumpin4joync]

I believe you mentioned, at beginning of first video, the headstone which was destroyed by tornado may have been McKee. In this third video the large headstone is McKee. Could they be related? Could the large headstone be a son of the person with the destroyed headstone? Something to ponder.

[@texas060]

This has been an Awesome Story an learning Experience. This is the 2ed such Cemetery that has almost been totally wiped out that We know of. This one with Mother Natures Tornado and the one on Missouri that Half or so was wiped out from the Big Flood.

[@ALAN6453]

Amazing history ...

[@JimBobZee]

16:36, First time I have seen raised letters and numbers on a marker.

[@mcwatersd]

That cemetery is much larger than I 1st realized. How some of those bigger monuments survived is beyond me. Sorry to hear the person you thought you found connected to your house history was not the correct one. Keep Safe❤ Keep Well❤

[@lisachaput2952]

Man, a big church, a tornado, and the devastation. One grave fixed but they must of just moved on. I wonder about the churchgoers. Did they lose everything as well?

[@butcherwoman3753]

Fascinating

[@freyastom3886]

I think the place with its architecturally tombs and fences should be restored and the people referred to it as a local historically significant place. Such monuments with a story do well in travel guides and local history books.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Great bit of history and loving you followed up on it sad you could'nt make link to the house your working on

[@susanthacker3286]

It's a shame that cemeteries are not kept up. I do genealogy and I love going to all cemeteries. When I find family cemeteries I take pictures of headstones, that I keep with my genealogy notebooks. Some are very hard to read, so I use paper and pencil to make a copy of it.

[@JaimeExploring]

Nice that you enjoy visting Cemeteries and the history.

[@tashasmith6179]

Thanks Robert and friend. Only if more people would care as much as y'all do. Question: why are there indentions were the graves are or suppose to be? Were they dug up previously years ago or is it caused by ground erosion? I for one will not want to live beside a graveyard

[@armouredpuppy]

@15:55 GH McKee, Harris County Militia, Confederate Service, Occupation: Shoemaker, Possibly a Home Guard Unit

[@LaurieHallberg-z1d]

Ask Dan plz, were they embalming or other prep of the body in GA in nineteeth century?

[@dreamseer7]

The porcelain knob is beautiful, and in good shape for its age.

[@roxyevans3176]

Where I played as a child is a family/ slave grave. Houses all around. No one wants to take care of it. So 😥

[@brendakayshelby8646]

Wonderful but sad history

[@tomhughes9639]

What is the flashlight you use???🇺🇸

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Olight

[@melodycruz4765]

U are an amazing person

[@jummycommander]

wow that one guy lived to be 133 yrs old...born 1736,,,died 1869

[@frankscarborough1428]

Robert have you heard of a Cajun cemetery near ST Marys Georgia? Just watching a cooking vid CVC and they reference to Acadians coming from nova Scoctia During the French and Indian wars

[@margaretgarls153]

I re-watched this video and wondered if there were Bethesda Church records from before the tornado of who might be buried there?

[@lindawicke1114]

I like watching these

[@HyperFoxTails]

She was married to the "Beaver!" Jerry Mathews.

[@MysticChatty]

Maybe there were outlaws back in the day, that were buried unmarked.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

3 dead husbands preceeded her? Hmmmm.....I wonder what was in her punch 😨😵

[@margaretgarls153]

I am rewatching this video because I am wondering if my great great grandparents Reuben J. and Elizabeth Yarbrough Phillips Crews who died in 1853 and 1854 could be buried in this cemetery and had their graves destroyed in the 1875 tornado. The other place they could possibly be buried is her father, Charles Phillips' family cemetery near Ellerslie. Charles died in 1836 and is the only marked grave in his family cemetery. Reuben and Elizabeth lived near Ellerslie,and I think they were Baptists. One of their sons, Fleming Jackson Crews, was a Baptist minister who lost his life in Memphis helping victims of the 1878 Yellow Fever Epidemic. If anyone has any ideas about their graves, please comment.