Union Soldiers Body Was HIDDEN In Old Slave Cemetery | Boddie Plantation Cemetery

Dan and Robert explore the final resting place of a Union Captain...

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Stay tuned for part 2, where we explore the cemetery Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Follow me on my old farm: kzbin.info/door/56vh2L-M0czmoTRLhSMaxg eBay Shop: www.ebay.com/usr/oldbyrdfarm Join The Official Sidestep Adventures Fan Group: facebook.com/groups/561758371276581/?ref=share_group_link Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures My flashlight link: www.olightstore.com/s/UPTJSG Save 10 percent: SAIH10 (not valid on sales items and X9R) Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO BOX 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831

[@lady.a.7647]

Looking forward to the drier edition.

[@psjz]

It’s such a privilege to have a historian so well versed in local history and to have him know where references are. Thanks for sharing.

[@redrooster1908]

I agree!!!

[@sandyrector3853]

I am amazed by the amount of knowledge that Dan is able to share with us...he is a walking encyclopedia!...love hearing all the stories he shares...keep up the great work you two...iIso enjoy your videos...

[@annaleefinch7266]

Was thinking the same thing

[@peachygal4153]

He obviously loved history even as a kid. He would talk to all the old folks as a child.

[@scott1395]

When you love history, especially the history of your area its amazing how much information you retain! Dan is fortunate to have been born when there was the old folks who passed on the information they told! Today you don't have many young people who care about what used to be! I was born in 1961 in a small town in ga similar to Dan! My dad used to love to ride dirt roads, it's where I learned to drive, shoot guns and a wealth of information of what used to be! Dad was born in 1925, they lived in a room above the shoeshop and slept on cots til they were old enough to leave for ww2! I have inherited the love of the local history! People are sometimes amazed of what I know about their family history, sometimes they didn't know! People ask how do you remember all of it? I tell them you remember anything you love! It's kind like being an old soul! There's a kinship to the old folks of your youth! My neighbor was for years the county historian! Now he was amazing!

[@gloriahayes2488]

@@scott1395 we're a lot alike; I was born in Ga in 1955, Daddy was born in Ga in 1915, plowed behind a mule, and I used to LOVE to get in a corner of Granny's kitchen when the older folks got in there to stay warm while they drank coffee and swapped stories !

[@scott1395]

@gloriahayes2488 my grandmother lived with us, after she was no longer able to work in the cotton mill. She stayed home and was a seamstress for the local stores! Most men's trousers were unhemmed! They would purchase them and store owner would pin them to the length they wanted them! He would hand them to me and I would ride the four blocks to my house on my bike to grandma! I was paid 4 dollars a day to do that! I would sit in front of a coal burning fireplace and grandma would tell me about the hard times of the old days! Born in 1900 She was widowed three times before she was 28, after that she never married again! Good memories!

[@lynnbetts4332]

That cemetery reminds me of the one my sister is helping get cleaned up near Tyler, Texas. Universe Cemetery. As a long-time historian and historical author, she was able to help a local black historian compile the research to get a state historical marker and publicity on the condition of the large black cemetery. It also is landlocked and actually owned by a prominent family, who has now allowed regular access for the clean-up process. One Saturday a month, people gather to retake the cemetery from the woods and brambles. Some very prominent blacks are buried there, including state legislators, educators, and business people.

[@cdd4248]

I would love to see other communities get together and do the same!

[@robbynkydd7113]

I love hearing the history behind these gravesites! Thank you Dan and Robert

[@annettegraff8323]

Interesting topic ! I grew up in central Fl. At some point before I was born a farmer was plowing a field near the cemetery and turned up a grave. After investigation it was determined to be a Union soldier because of buttons and insignia found with the remains The cemetery association allowed the deceased soldier to be interred in free space just inside the fence. I was told about it when visiting our family plot but haven't noticed since I was last there. I wonder when the soldier passed as there were many skirmishes during the Seminole war. Never the less he is Unknown His family probably never knew what happened to him .

[@MrsD0710]

I could listen to Dan all day! Love this channel and Byrd farm 😊

[@Mari-B]

Same here! His knowledge of local history is amazing!!

[@sharonparker2262]

Dan's knowledge needs to be transcribed into written words, in the event that the internet ever goes down. Thank you both, and other Robert, for all you do.

[@ghighiannemorrison4922]

Have you and Dan ever considered doing Historical Tours? I would fly from Australia and pay to do one. You both have so much knowledge.

[@marywright6759]

Dan needs to write a book. You guys need to carry an umbrella.

[@brendaz9222]

Great show Robert and Dan! I love Dan's History lessons!

[@gloriahayes2488]

I declare, I live just on the other side of the State, but I LOVE Dan's inflections and mannerisms when he talks ! I could sit and listen to that man read a dictionary !

[@hexiandsereniti]

Same here! When I have bad anxiety days or just in general not feeling well listening to his voice helps greatly

[@vickieshrader2550]

Tell Mr. Dan, we could listen to him tell stories all day long!😀

[@ElizabethsaParish]

I love it when Dan joins and tells us about history…

[@MichaelSmith-990]

I don't know why more folks can help keep cemeteries looking more respectful and have upkeep of locations this is our heritage and history. Love your videos and content. RIP boddie family and all.🙏

[@MissNCGirl]

I recently read that some African American congregations purposely let their cemeteries grow over. Robert or Dan might be able to provide more information.

[@cdd4248]

I know...I would think a community could get together maybe one weekend a month and make it a project, picnic, and party.

[@angelavorhees5946]

It was so good to see you and Mr. Dan out exploring. Look forward to part 2. I am layed up with a broken leg for 3 months, so keep the videos coming. God bless.

[@Lizablue0608]

Take care! Get well ASAP! 🕊:)

[@robertgrice9962]

I love hearing Dan's history lessons

[@bethgiesey9405]

Love it when Dan is along to give detailed history. Thank you Can & Robert. Waiting for Part 2

[@ricknelson576]

Look forward to a drier pt;2. Thanks for sharing Robert and Dan.

[@louisianapatriot5818]

William and Charles Whitehead are my family! This is just so delightful to hear about them.

[@dTrout-mo2rp]

Very privileged to have such a knowledgeable Historian.. I would love to visit this cemetery but on a drier day lol Thanks so much to you both for taking Us along! ✌️🌹

[@TennesseeTrio]

The history lesson I didn’t know I needed! Dan, your knowledge and the way you put it into words are masterful!

[@marypettitt9150]

I am amazed by how noisy the rain was at the beginning of the video. Those dry leaves really crackle when the drops hit them. The Unnion grave, while it was hidden from the Raiders, must have been marked somehow, since it has a government-issued headstone. Wasn't the Byrd property once part of the Whitehead plantation? I'm looking forward to seeing part II.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

No, the grave was never marked. It was hidden.

[@bettyboop4263]

Dan is so knowledgeable and interesting to listen to👍👍

[@SondraD7676]

Excellent, captivating, interesting! Dan has so much information and so do you. I hope you and Dan did not get sick from this rain-soaked adventure! I am always torn, even in this day and age, by the stories of the Civil War especially by a detailed account far from a large battle. The reason, I am a direct descendant of both Confederate and Union soldiers. I could feel this story as if I had lived it. The story of Mr. Joe Hamp also hits home - trying to keep nature from taking back a cemetery - extremely hard work. Enjoyed this!👍👍❣️❣️ Looking forward to part 2...and page 7? (SUPER thumbnail, Robert!!)

[@cchaffincc]

I can smell that rain! Loved this.

[@martinmarsola6477]

Thank you for the tour today, especially with it raining. Will follow up with the next video! ❤❤😊😊

[@tonyahaley6900]

It's mind-blowing to think that had somebody not written about these things, and if somebody had not saved the ephemera, the knowledge would have been lost.

[@janehelbert7551]

You guys are troopers posting in the rain!

[@marcbrunson6986]

Good video y'all. It's good to see Robert back out in this "field" LOL. It's always amazing to hear what information Dan has.

[@lisahatchett6125]

It amazes me the knowledge that you all have. ❤

[@peggyharris3301]

When Mother Nature is left to do what she does, you can see where ashes to ashes and dust to dust comes from. Thanku Dan for the history as always!!

[@mrrs8118]

Great video! Always love hearing Mr Dan

[@sherronbell4961]

Amazing cemetery I hope y'all go back and read the graves on a clear day.

[@decembergem4598]

Looking forward to part two👍

[@marthakierstead3415]

Dan has so much knowledge stored in his brain !

[@debrafricano1486]

Dan is a wealth of knowledge!

[@glennyork6800]

So very interesting, cld listen to Dan for hrs.

[@MCThom8226]

Beautiful tribute ❤ Stay blessed people

[@alanatolstad4824]

That's a bummer about the missing pages. Hope to hear that they are just tucked away someplace retrievable. ---Hard to imagine warm rain...even when I lived in ND & NM, the rain was always chilly!

[@fernie5128]

Hey guys, thanks for sharing such interesting and valuable history. Well done, especially in the heavy rainfall! Cheers from Minnesota

[@celleduffel1533]

cliff hanger...Look forward to more from you and Mr Dan!!

[@melissahempfling2824]

Thanks. Always enjoy the history.

[@sandraaustin8440]

How interesting. I could listen to Dan all day.

[@janvardeman6345]

This was a very interesting adventure! I remember Joe Hamp.. you two are a wealth of knowledge ! I enjoyed this !

[@frankscarborough1428]

Loved this visit to the cemetery and the newspaper and little book where very interesting. Thanks Robert and Dan.

[@jq5609]

Mr Dan, you are "THE MAN" great sidekick in Robert 😂😂

[@stevemergy6087]

Hoping and praying y’all remain safe with all the storms blowing thru! Another great video!

[@carol.luna.stella]

This was fascinating, thank you. Also loved the sound of the heavy rain.

[@sandysue202]

The Civil War was so hard on both northern and southern families. I'm guessing there were many men who didnt return home and their families never knew what happened or where they might have been buried. The family of this union officer would be one of those. Thanks for telling this history and now I need to go see if I can find part 2.

[@myersparanormal]

Hitty Robert and Mr Dan the history man good to see yall

[@sharonlegnon7411]

I thought I was hearing rain...sure enough.

[@FoxsDen3012]

Love the channel and info is fantastic!

[@AuntSheila]

WOW...Elizabeth Whitehead Boddie is my 3rd great grand-aunt.

[@janehelbert7551]

Love the history in your channel!

[@carmeladeck6948]

I always enjoy your history lessons. 😊

[@brendahogue5487]

May the lord bless and protect you bringing out the past

[@audragednalske3385]

Wow I’ve just learned something new. Thank you

[@shirleysaventures2188]

I love to watch ya'll going out and finding old church sites and grave yards.

[@chadparsons1972]

I have an ancestor who was in the Union Army that's buried in Tennessee. He died during the war. He was in the 76th Ohio Infantry

[@cathyorlowski1951]

Jiminy Crickets it's pouring buckets.... send some of that rain to SE Texas please. Love watching ya'll.

[@carlitasway2477]

RIP Body Family 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@vampire1111pitbull]

I have been to this grave yard before, When I was a kid. Maybe 40 years ago. We would exsplorer those woods all the time. I recognize the stones. We always wondered why they were out in the woods like this.

[@normanlathrop6533]

Thank you gentlemen! I really enjoyed the video!

[@kimleone5496]

Love the sound of that rain. Could use some more in SoCal

[@desbelfastireland9982]

THANK YOU

[@user-ss9iv3kn5y]

Love this channel ❤️. Wish you would do more

[@jparker59able]

That Georgia rain though. Love it.

[@RepublicTX]

That was one assertive door slam there Mr. Dan! 😆 I'm enjoying the rain from afar. The faucet shut off in my corner of southeast Texas nearly a month ago. Currently 104 and I'm dreaming of moving back to the midwest after over 40 years of this miserable heat and humidity. Just have to convince my husband that he won't die in a snow flurry. Thanks for sharing so much history. I'm getting to know Waverly Hall history better than my own local history, which isn't much beyond German dairy farmers as far as European settlement goes. Even the natives didn't want to live here and only passed through - no doubt avoiding the 6 months of the year that Satan himself would move north.

[@RepublicTX]

@@eighmeeloo I suspect anyone whose family dates back to early western US settlement will have a German dairy farmer or two in the family tree! They're in my husband's family, but my dairy farmer ancestors hailed from Sweden. Pretty close!

[@fredwood1490]

Bury me deep, 'neath the woody roots where the silent oak sways and the rain gently falls, dancing the green, green leaves. Bury me deep 'mong my kith and kin, among those I loved and held so close, where time does not hold sway and passing fashion has no power. Bury me deep, 'neath a heavy stone that speaks my name for the ages, for those who wander by to read that I not be forgotten. Walk gently 'pon my grave, my fragile bones are still lay here and they do not wish to be crushed and broken under callous boots or rolling wheels. And let the forest grow 'bove me and let the seasons change and the new generations play out in the eternal song of life, of birth and change and sorrow and joy, until I share with them, the silent song of death. Bury me deep 'mong the rocks and the clay so I might join again with the dust from which I came. Free my spirit to soar with the wind and the clouds and dance in the rain, like the leaves of green and my heart fade deep, deep, deep into the earth I did love so, in my moment upon Her.

[@vickiedempster4564]

Can i have an address to purchase oneof those history books and or newspaper? Enjoyed this moment in history

[@poptop5081]

That's lovely

[@dolorescovington403]

I read a book years ago and I can't remember the name of it, but it is a true history of what happened after the battles in GA, about how the women of each city would come out to the battlefields, and collect the bodies and identify them if they could, and bury them, and if the soldier had a note to his family pinned in his uniform they would write the family and let them know, and the southern women did this for for both sides... They walked all up and down Kennesaw Mt collecting bodies off of the fences, out of trees and ditches, and brought them to the cemetery and saw them buried. I cannot imagine the strength of these women, but who else could have done it? There was only Very old, or Very young men left.

[@wvbygraceofgod5508]

Somebody has always got to whine or complain. Your in the south, what do they expect? We don’t ever hear about Confederate soldiers in the North nor would we expect it, not saying that there isn’t any. My God, people always have something to complain about. Keep up the good work Robert and Mr. Dan

[@kelly3560]

Pea patch island in the Delaware River was a pow camp housing confederate soldiers. Detainees were fed and garrisoned… sent home at end of war. Many burials. It’s a state park now … haunted. 🇺🇸

[@DD-th2bd]

Can't wait for part 2.

[@rikspector]

Mr Dan, I honor your eloquence.

[@shelveyphillipsbowman8037]

I like both of your voices u r good comentators

[@misskitty2133]

You guys are AWESOME!

[@phyllisshieldsjones1482]

I have always loved the sound of rain even as a little girl

[@gailweikelcorrea]

We have a mass grave of confederate soldiers in Lewisburg, WV

[@sheilamoore3220]

I really enjoy watching videos of you and Mr. Dan I am not from Georgia but I like hearing all of the history from there . I have lived in South Carolina all my life I know about a lot of history from my area but most of it is with the Cherokee Indians. Very few plantations were in my area . Wish we had a Mr Dan and Robert in Upstate SC.

[@kyliecook8889]

Love the video from Australian .Need lot work at the Cemetery

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again Robert

[@carlitasway2477]

Many mass graves and other unmarked. They buried them where they fell

[@ronnieisaacs6960]

The history that y'all bring to us is history that isn't taught anywhere except on the back roads and woods of the South! I wondered awhile back how long it would take till a Northener complained. Now, I know!

[@kelly3560]

As a descendant of Union soldiers… the only people whining bellyaching and flying a traitors flag are from the South. 🇺🇸

[@bruinsfan8278]

What an ending, well ill be waiting to find out what happened next to those Union Troopers, Thanks Boys,oh yea, dont forget who won the war!! :-)

[@misskitty2133]

Sounds like it’s pouring rain!! Ugh, must be humid as hell!

[@unapologeticallywhite7920]

I just love Dan.

[@dormiacrouch1905]

You boys are true Nature men!!!

[@susanboucher9732]

Love the history!

[@johnblack7696]

Now I am intrigued. I am from Ohio.

[@kentuckylady2990]

Some unknown Ohio family waited in vain for their loved one to come home. 😢 There is a very slight possibility that maybe the other soldiers survived to tell the story of what happened. In my own family, my gg grandfather waited in vain for one of his sons to come home never knowing what happened to him. Another son who served died in camp of disease and a third son survived until the early 1900s dying at the Veterans Home in Dayton, Ohio.

[@mmw5156]

We found graves on our hunting lease in ga ,its long forgot and very small only just few head stones . Even some of the ground has givin way,you see outline of graves .

[@scampbell3363]

I wonder if Joe Hurd has a marker.

[@paulhoffman6371]

You know you don't want to believe that OUR troops did that. It's always those others.

[@libbyowens2321]

What you know is amazing 😊

[@philomenadennehy8585]

I am from uk Its so interesting That beautiful graveyard

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts where I was raised is 117 acres.

[@timothyrussell4010]

what freaked me out was that as soon as you said were gonna head that way towrd the old part of the cemetary you were standing in the newer part it started raining as soon as you steppen into the old part is that a qoincidence or not

[@cdd4248]

I could almost smell the rain!

[@tombaker4586]

Great video. Tom, Belgium.

[@Chaotic-Demise77]

I remember when I visit a few friends in northern G.A when I would go on a drive and spot an old cemetery. Seeing a lot of divits in the ground and I was ask why so many sunken graves'. I explained to them back in those days, there was machinery to dig deep graves', they dug about 3-4 feet down. Animals would at times', dig at them. Then they made a new law that each grave had to be 6 feet deep. I could be wrong. This is VERY interesting.