The Oyster Shell Grave and More In This Old Cemetery

Part 1 of a rural cemetery exploration

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

This is gonna be a 2-part video! It’s pretty unique how this cemetery is in the middle of the woods, but so well kept. A whole lotta history in here too. Support Sidestep Adventures: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures Announcing the new Patreon members only Facebook group! Visit our Patreon for more details..... My flashlights: bit.ly/2ZkatOt Wukong Magnets who provided me with a few magnets for my channels sent me a discount code to pass along to my subscribers.... The code: Sidestep16 You get 16% off using that code. www.magnetfishingwukong.com/

[@marciawatson-hilton9544]

Sidestep Adventur

[@bearpawz_]

Not only are these graveyards fascinating, but Robert has such a calm, soothing voice that listening to him narrate these videos makes them all the better! Thank you Robert, Cody, & the rest of your crew. 👍

[@lindahutson9099]

It’s so bewildering why some places are so well maintained out in the middle of no where and others are totally abandoned. Thanks for letting their names be heard again

[@Ichiban52]

It seems that a lot of them are family cemeteries. If the farm has been sold off or the family moved away there is no one to keep them up.

[@belleange590]

WOW! Nancy Duke almost 100 years old!!!!! 1793 - 1882!!!!!

[@MissZiss]

Belle Ange That was incredible for that time

[@tacocin]

God bless whomever is maintaining this cemetery! Respect!

[@scottcrockett8270]

Another great video! Wow, can you imagine how tough those people were homesteading in S GA and born in the 1790's!? Indians, summer heat, they're just hardy people and then to live to a ripe old age too!!

[@lottiedahlin6474]

Found your channel via History Underground, which is an amazingly interesting channel. I like yours too, it has a very interesting content, giving me as a European, a lot of knowledge about the American South. Keep up the good work Robert with fellows. Please get a broom, if it is that many snakes in the neighborhood, you shouldn’t stick your hands down in the dirt/vegetation. We don’t need a video with you getting a snakebite ;-)

[@tracyjolicoeur5877]

I am from the North East so it is great to see you share the history of your part of the US. Thank you!

[@ShroudedinLove]

I looked it up and CSA stands for Confederate States of America and Confederate States Army as well. 💖 I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you.

[@IrishAnnie]

What beautiful sentiments written on the stones. So touching.

[@danielcain1118]

William T Hogg Co A 4th Georgia Infantry Sumter Light Guards Mustered: 26APR1861 Captured: Ft.Steadman, VA. 25MAR1865 Released: Point Lookout, MD. 28JUN1865

[@robinfrederick3020]

Dang he fought the whole war.

[@sadiedayz2405]

So nice to see it is well cared for. Thank you Robert and Cody.

[@Steven-vo8tk]

I have visited old cemeteries before and it amazes me at how many children are buried there. I talked to my Grandmother about it and she told me that they didn't have medication back in the 1800's so children would not live.

[@katherinepoindexter4380]

I love these videos..i used to love going to cemeteries when I was a child even now.. this is like visiting cemeteries from the comfort of my own home.

[@TheSweetgirl79]

Love watching these histories. Old churches, houses and graves. Take care stay safe

[@jeniw8586]

Nice to see it kept up. Who maintains it is a mystery but I'm glad they do.

[@sherrilee230]

You must be in Hazard co. With all the Dukes and Hogg's . On one of out old grave it was a miner he always said " plant a apple tree on my grave" well his partner did he must of loved apples like that person liked oysters . Waiting for part 2 . ********** 10 star rating

[@geoffreymoseley7167]

Its Hazzard county. But I was checking to see if anyone caught that connection. You beat me to it

[@sherrilee230]

@@geoffreymoseley7167 im all the way in oregon to

[@pamelapurcell187]

Thank you again. I’m so glad you say their names that probably haven’t been spoken in many years. Ouch I sure don’t like fire ants.

[@bestofsmall]

another lovely peaceful place. I did notice it seemed several buried side by side died the same years and I also noticed several together who seemed around the same age the two I noticed were both 30 or so years old just found it interesting,but of course there could be any number of reasons why, I can think of a couple War being the most prominent but also there were many diseases back then too so no telling.The oyster shell grave is interesting especially in that area here in eastern NC on the coast it is more prevalent we even have a well known documented Native Burial Mound made entirely from sea shells. They used what they had available I suppose as a way to mark the graves of their loved ones. It is commendable someone cares enough to still take care of this awesome place.Stay safe my friend and thank you again for taking us on another nice adventure!

[@hankfacer7098]

Many of the Dukes seemed to have lived long lives in the wilderness. I also enjoyed the comments about Fire Ants and some of the Botanical references, make for interesting viewing from my point of view anyway. Looking forward to part 2 and the other one down the road a piece.

[@colleencrane4843]

Love the History, I know I keep saying that, but, when you hear a name you wonder what the people were like and about!..Great video as always Robert!

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Some beautiful verses/poems on the graves!

[@marygarner5249]

Sorry late always love and apreshate the work you do as always thank you so much for taking us along love history and the way you show respect to the graves

[@williamcurry1132]

love the stones from the 1700's more please and thank you

[@annebell7274]

How nice to see a nicely kept Cemetery. ❤🌹❤

[@christhompson4270]

I’m glad someone is taking care of the cemetery, when you guys find lost or forgotten graves do you know if people go back to them and clean them up and put a fence around them and keep caring for the forgotten ones? If not why?. Not angry just sad that these pioneers were forgotten and would love to see them looked after again. Thank you for sharing finding these places 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesross184]

Another awesome video cant wait for more by my number one favourite youtuber. Please stay safe when you are exploring

[@Alabamafan2]

I thoroughly enjoy your channel & look forward to each new video posted! You actually came across some of my kin in the Nelson cemetery video. (Murrah family).

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Oh wow that’s awesome

[@beckywalters2]

ies nice to finally see a cemetery thats still cared for

[@armedinbama]

Dukes and Hoggs in the same cemetery? It's sacrilege! ;0)

[@jennifer801]

So much history in that small cemetery. I often wish we could learn more about the people who are buried there.

[@sheriwalderman8804]

Thank you for your videos. I have always loved old cemeteries. I lost my dearest, closest cousin during this lockdown, and that destroyed me. But, you have helped me so much with your calm voice during this covid time. I also got my husband hooked on your shows. Thank you again. By the way Cody you are a cutie patutie.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my closest cousin and childhood friend a year ago. I definitely understand the pain.

[@changeintheair9648]

So sorry to hear. My condolences. That is very tough to lose someone you deeply love. 😞

[@2012impreza]

I totally enjoy watching your videos you go out of your way and spend time with abandoned cemeteries and graves. I'll be looking forward to more. Stay safe and be careful to x

[@scottlambert2949]

Awesome video and those old headstones I bet they have a long history to tell wouldn't you agree 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@rs91268]

Another great video sir

[@lindamcnamara7803]

I enjoy your channel and all the history you bring. These are people from so very long ago. This cemetery is well kept , some have been sadly overgrown.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Robert & Cody, it's nice to see a well looked after cemetery, thanks for sharing. x

[@crystalfabulous]

Nice video

[@stubs1227]

Glad that everything is taken care of. Seen quite a few from Georgia and Florida. Take care Robert life is always difficult.

[@mcwatersd]

Im surprised at how well kept that cemetery is. I wonder if there is still a relative around. It seems to have started out as a family cemetery located near their homestead. Amazing. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

[@sirwbm]

That cemetery is well kept because it has living relatives who make sure it's kept up.

[@lavanushmrongmarak7961]

Nice video sir👍👍

[@TheMohawk102]

awesome video . thank you for sharing

[@brendashelby5593]

Beautiful and peaceful and taken care of makes my heart so happy

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Thank You Robert! My step son lives in Savanna and I've been to a few of those wonderful cemeteries there. They would make great videos indeed! Might be worth a trip if you've never been there and you may well have. Thanks Again! DaveyJO in Pa.

[@gayeyount7948]

Beautiful old cemetery. Glad someone is keeping it up. Thanks for another great adventure. Those fire ants are everywhere. Be safe

[@jsgreys11]

I do enjoy your adventures. I’m surprised at all the old cemeteries in GA.

[@trishaprice3563]

Those were azaleas. They are beautiful. I love this channel oh and your other one too!

[@Corgis175]

All your cemetery and grave readings are so interesting.

[@user-randi1987]

There are some nice headstones in that cemetery. Thanks, Robert

[@ohmeowzer1]

Love this thank you so much

[@lydafrazier7764]

Some of the epitaphs absolutely beauti

[@elainewallace3381]

Thanks for the video very interesting what beautiful verses on these old stones very sad to see so many younger people taken far to soon Thanks very much you read all these headstones with so much compassion your doing a great job Take care

[@redpill5471]

Sweety Swain , what an adorable name. Good 1 Robert ty ty so fun.

[@jothankyou2]

Nettle is a good plant herb. Looked it up. Interesting plant for sure

[@susanmorano405]

They say nettle soup will keep your blood pure 😁 actually nettles can also be used for a natural dye, if you know how to boil them

[@yarnhappykim9294]

Thank you so much for sharing, and please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends

[@jasonjordan5391]

Another great video, but please stay safe and well while out guys..

[@thickernell]

I have never heard of the seashell on the grave thing. I did a quick search and came up with an article with some interesting theories. Likely an African-American tradition to symbolize returning to the shores of Africa, then whites adopted it too. But also one source says shells did play a part in earlier Christian traditions too. So who knows. www.al.com/living/2015/08/why_victorian-era_southerners.html

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Thanks for the information! I never knew that.

[@lucygray6162]

There are plenty of the oyster shell graves in Florida, and my ancient mother confirms that they were for decoration, not some mystical symbolism. They were so plentiful that they were used for road beds (and Indian mounds before that). She spent many hours as a child decorating the graves of her beloved aunts with oyster shells and seashells during cemetery visits after church. Robert, you brought back a lot of memories.

[@lindaterrell5535]

There’s one in Crystal River, Florida, with shell covered graves. Also some parts of the chain link fence is done up with painted snail shells.

[@jacruick]

Love your channel!

[@rodneyschells9632]

I like your videos you should do more of them the long- lost cemeteries

[@sherronbell4961]

Incredible video and Cemetery.

[@ScottExploring]

I am so glad we do not have fire ants here in KY (yet) I've encountered them working down in your neck of the woods, not a fun thing to play with! Great video!

[@MillerMeteor74]

I hadn't thought of it, but actually, Confederate States Army makes sense. We have a lot of Prickly Pear Cactus in many of our cemeteries, and in the ghost towns too. At 9:16 that's actually Anderson. With all those Dukes there I was beginning to wonder if you were in Hazzard County.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

That’s pretty funny, I didn’t even think about that.

[@kimkearney5419]

Following that logic, has anyone documented a "CSN" stone? It would be much rarer, but if you could find one, then that would prove whether or not it means Army or America. I personally think it means Confederate States of America. But if it does mean Army, then it should follow that the, what, 100 ships or so, called the Confederate Navy, should have CSN on their stones. Perhaps it might be possible to track a few down.

[@danielcain1118]

Stephen Swain Co K 12th Georgia Infantry Marion Guards Mustered: 15JUN1861 Roll for 31DEC1863 Last on which borne, bears remark, "Detailed for hospital duty 14FEB1863" No further record.

[@ricj7517]

Hey Robert and Cody!...Be safe out there and watch out for snakes.

[@wendyderk1587]

Thanks again for another interesting video ! Love them you and Cody br safe ? 😻😀🙏😇🕊️✝️🌹💓

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

Amazing, some graves, died before the Civil War, that's really old! Never knew small cactus grows in Georgia.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thanks for sharing. Stay safe😊❤ Ouch! 🔥🐜🐜

[@deannam3391]

Pretty sure I found name for headstone @ 9:36 .....broken right where the last name was. I could read the first name was Anderson.....and along with birth/death dates found that name was Anderson D Jordan.....although findagrave didn't have pic of headstone..... first name & dates all matched up.....Everyone....young & old deserves to be remembered.....if only for a moment.....

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Agreed! And yes, I could make out Anderson when I was editing the video. Thanks for the whole name.

[@gwagon4188]

It looked like Anderson to me too.... the Duke family lived a nice long life....

[@richardherbst8081]

I just noticed that there was a grave with the name Hog and the Dukes graves.. Dukes of Hazard. Boss Hog and Bo & Luke Duke.

[@raveneternus787]

That pretty flowering shrub is an Azalea I think. My grandmother loves them.

[@jodylyn6777]

I love the sayings they wrote! We just dont do that anymore. I wonder if they are written by the loved one or if they are a saying from something else?

[@beckywalters2]

even amongst death there is beauty peace and serenity.

[@brendalavoie]

There is a very small grave yard in a subdivision I use to live in. It’s off of country lane Dr, Conyers Ga in Rockdale County some are confederate graves..

[@caidyc]

Jaysus boy you have more shout outs than a Spike Lee joint!

[@conitorres9774]

macuisle9 😂

[@donnaholenski3562]

You must be in Hazzard County. The Dukes and the Hoggs.

[@n8lhf]

The one headstone with the cast iron piece looked more like Anderson than Abraham.

[@KonTikiBea]

found this might be interesting....The shells on graves were scattered or cemented into place, "they are meant as a symbol that ensures a safe journey is made to that unknown shore where everlasting life is possible. Loose shells placed on a tombstone or dropped on the ground around it are also a visible reminder that the person buried below continues to be remembered and honored by those still living."

[@maltesegirl58]

Thank you

[@stevenmoomey2115]

Where were you at? My Grandmothers Maiden name was Duke. She’s buried in Evergreen, in Fitzgerald GA. Her brother was David Duke, and not the one with the KKK. Not sure where he’s buried. Also there’s a Wiley Cemetery, in Georgia that my Great Great Grandfather is buried in, tried to get access to that Cemetery, but wasn’t able to. Could never find out who his Dad was, and he maybe buried there too, and his gravestone has sunk below ground level.

[@PriceCase]

Bob, on James Grier Bryant's grave, the PH stands for Purple Heart. PFC Bryant must have been wounded in WWI.

[@freedpeeb]

Oyster shells on graves are a Victorian Christian symbol of pilgrimage. It is sad but sweet to think someone covered that grave in symbols that meant hope to them.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

That is interesting, I never knew that.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Thank you I never knew that

[@cathyruthroff6226]

Super fun

[@helencheadle5285]

Hi Robert, you have mentioned cedar trees before in cemetery’s, is that something that’s planted that’s specifically done in Georgia? Here in the U.K. you find Yew trees planted...their leaves and berries are poisonous to animals, so it was meant to stop farmers etc allowing their livestock to trample and graze there...just wondered about your cedar trees. Warm regards Helen 🙋‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻x

[@InLawsAttic]

We have Duke ancestors, from late 1700’s; they were Quakers , in La.

[@kimk8365]

Have you seen any possible remains of a church in any of the recent cemeteries? Great adventure as always. 👍

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

No, just the old church I came across and filmed a few videos back. But it wasn’t connected to a graveyard

[@MusicLover-ui9sm]

I love your voice

[@themissouriwoodwaltzer7827]

Robert @ 14:00 “Rose of Sharon” Found in: Songs 2:1 “I am the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valleys” and Is. 35:1

[@themissouriwoodwaltzer7827]

@drivingaited Songs = Songs of Solomon 1:2 “I am the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valleys”

[@garrett9307]

Is there anyway I can contact you? I’m an undertaker and I’m only about an hour from where you are in this video.

[@VictrolaJazz]

I'm curious, are the ones like at 5:20 with those slabs on top, is the coffin just under the slab, or is it really six feet under like most graves? In other words, is it kind of a small mausoleum?

[@Ichiban52]

Are these rural Cemeteries in the Americus area or all over Georgia?

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

This one is about 30 miles away. The others were further.

[@SCHeadbanger_]

Checked Google for you Robert. They agree with you concerning CSA.

[@susans3266]

Sketchy dirt road, I’m in👍

[@janettporter6795]

With the cedar stumps makes me wonder if it's a German cemetery. My dad said you could always tell one by the cedar trees. The trees mean something and I can't remember what. I'm not being racist. I'm part German. LOL Thank you. Enjoyed

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Cedar trees are traditionally planted in the cemeteries in the South as symbols of everlasting life, as the tree is an evergreen. Of course I can only speak for my area, so it may have regional differences

[@janettporter6795]

Yes everlasting life. I'm Oklahoma my parents are from Nortonville Kansans. German/Dutch. Thank you.

[@danhutson3460]

That pink flowering bush is an Azalia.

[@roberthill2681]

So I know that times were tough in those days but what do you suppose took so many of the young kids so sad that so many had died must of been so unbelievable sad and took a toll on the family 😢😢😢😢🦊

[@danielcain1118]

Now the interesting one. Joseph B. Duke Co B Georgia Militia 12th Regiment of Georgia Militia Cavalry Joe Brown's Pets Begin: 1AUG1863 End: 1AUG1863 Regiment and Co. not noted on roll. Can't find any further details. Did they form the Co. and then disperse, or was it just Duke that wasn't noted on the rolls? There is a book written about 'Joe Brown's Pets' which is about the entire Georgia Militia. Guess I'll have to read that to find something. Stand by. 🤔 Curiouser and curiouser. Did a search on Ancestry and they list him as being part of Co D 12th Regiment Georgia Infantry. It said, "Private in, Private out". Searched there and he is not listed in the rolls. However, these men are. Benjamin J Duke Co D 12th Georgia Infantry Mustered: 10JUN1861 Paroled: 15APR1865 Lynchburg, VA. Bennett J Duke Co D 12th Georgia Infantry Mustered: 10JUN1861 Appointed Corporal Died of disease 23NOV1861 Stribling Springs, VA. Leonidas Duke Co D 12th Georgia Infantry Mustered: 10JUN1861 Captured: Spotsylvania, VA. 10MAY1864 Released: Elmira Prison, New York 14JUN1865 Brothers, cousins? Might run full search on Ancestry and see where they fall in the family.

[@conitorres9774]

Could that grave with the shells be for a fisherman?

[@davidandingem.644]

Way to short.... to visit with these folks from long ago who were so loved makes us realize death is something all of us can not buy our way out of; it is the destiny we all share.