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@Sidestepadventures Hello Robert.How can I contact you personally? Messenger? Email? I would appreciate you helping me find out if these are my ancestors? 3 members of my family live near there and my uncle is in charge of our family tree.He is 93 now. We know that our family settled in Georgia and that my great-grandfather became a 'Sooner' when he moved to Oklahoma.I would also like to see to the restoration of the place please. Thank you and hope to hear from you.
I can tell how displeased older Robert is with modern technology, when it comes to building material. He definitely let it be known when things are solid, and built to last. I love it.
Emma Mullins Davis and family are recorded in Ancestry and Find a Grave. there is no photo of the headstone. Would be great if you could add the family headstone pictures. this is listed as the Williams Cemetery. Find a Grave has 20 records but no photos.
Robert(s), you guys have motivated me to visit my local cemetery and visit the graves of old Friends and Family. I have a ghost story channel where I talk about my experiences and submitted stories of visits from those who have passed, so I have been thinking about how I would integrate a visit from cemeteries into my usual vibe and I think I've got it. I'm going to introduce the people I know and tell a little story about how I know them, etc. You guys have really inspired me, and hopefully I will be able to inspire others to do the same and to visit their local cemeteries and not forget those who have passed. I'll also dedicate that video to you Robert(s), Cody (and Grandpa). Stay safe and keep up the great work!
I am reading a book about burial customs in Arkansas, which is where I live, and there are some very interesting articles in this book. It goes back to before the Civil War and concludes in modern day burials. Th The false crypts were to protect the grave from animals and grave robbery. Many, many more interesting facts are found in the book. "Gone to the Grave" by Abby Burnett.
Cedar trees were often planted around old cemeteries. There is an old family cemetery were my great grandfather's parents and grandparents are buried. Buriels are dated from 1840s to about 1900. Several Civil War vets buried there. Its in a field surrounded by cedar trees. A newspaper account of this old cemetery written about 1920 describes it as being surrounded by old cedars. They are still there to this day. It's located in Alabama. Enjoyed your visit to this old family cemetery.
At Josephine Davis's grave at the flower piece there was that plant that eats bugs, or maybe it was just that the leaves were starting to rot at the edges. I like the way Mustache Robert pulls Cody to talk a bit.
God bless you guys for taking the time to respectfully explore and attempt cleaning up the cemetery even if you don't know any of the deceased! It takes a special type of person to be that caring! The world needs more people like you!
Such beautiful iron work, No such thing nowadays or be terribly expensive. That other Robert good man you got there, he is on his hands and knees working hard. Thanks for video.
Part 2 video was "just great " , it is amazing all the old graves and headstones you find. Sad that family don't take care of the graves. Thank you God for the work you ,the Robert and Cody do!! Love the video !!!
I appreciate what you two Ga. fellows do, as a avid relic hunter I used to stumble onto 'homesteader's" family and old church cemeteries in the back woods of N. Carolina, and around old plantation homes in Louisiana. It always made me wonder about the lives they lived and how different things were in early America hundreds of years ago.......JM
Amazing! I do love old cemeteries. I can't get over how much history is in the other Robert's head. Too bad you can't plug a flash drive into him. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
There is a cemetery in Concord, MA (St. Bernard's) where there are a lot of portraits on the grave stones. I always found that to be fascinating. And just about 3 miles before St. Bernard's Cemetery is Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. A lot of really famous people are buried there.
I am a Davis descendant and already knew that some of the Davises migrated to Georgia. I posted a note about your video (and channel) on one of my Davis family discussion threads (Ancestry.com). Every little bit of information helps. Thanks so much for posting this informative video pertaining to the Davises.
Is it possible that Capt. Ben Williams was related to Pvt Benjamin F Williams, the youngest Civil War soldier you found in Stewart County and his father Capt. Nathaniel J Williams? They were buried in family cemeteries, Williams cemetery in Stewart Co. and Williams cemetery in Harris Co. Might be something to research if these 2 families were related. Another awesome thought provoking video Robert.
Great Job on the history of the cemetery and Williams Family Robert Sr. Really got my attention ...keep up the with your documentation of these old cemetery ..
Another great video!! If I could drive, this is what I'd do.. visit old cemeteries.. very interesting!! Love also hearing the stories behind some of the resting places that you find. Maybe Robert should stop bending on his knees - can be tough getting back up etc, Cody can take over the sweeping and glove work?? Just a suggestion ☺️ best wishes and a happy new year to you and your families.. from me in Co Dublin Ireland 🤗☘️💖🇮🇪
Robert , Cody and of course the other Robert with his only one yellow shirt😂 🤣thank you for all the interresting daily video’s . Greetings from the netherlands and a big 👍
Fine work as always. Thank you Robert II for the Williams family story. Buy that man a steak sandwich. Oh and Robert I am really enjoying the depth and detail from your new camera on these vlogs👍🏻.
That is an amazing find . So happy you are bringing the memories back to life . Hopefully if there is family left they will take it upon themselves to fix up the section that belongs to them. Hopefully these people will find their place in the local history. Keep Safe ❤ Keep Well ❤
Waiting for the day yall will come to bulloch county and show my 3x great grandaddy and grandmas grave..theyre beautiful💚 wanna meet the Roberts so bad lol
I love photographing cemeteries, this would be a dream to stumble on. Its a shame it was left behind but surprisingly the headstones are well preserved
I remember my grandmother taking down the fencing around our family plot in Jonesboro Georgia because people were stealing them. They got our gate though.
It just seems no one cares for dead past a certain time, my mom taught me to visit our love one at least 2 times a year and care for the graves it is such a shame the graves you find are let go
Are you guys ever able to get permissions to repair stones to clean and restore them. And to maybe find a way to clean and remove the over growth and do landscaping
Some of us do. Right down to loading rake, bags, gloves, bleach, brush, the whole she-bang. From the time I was 6 when my mom and uncles were on vacation every other summer we spent on the road visiting alive and dead relatives. I now visit, clean and plant whatever I want as I don't see where anyone else does. I have a family tree and have pictures from as many as I can. I now make sure my kids know which cemeteries our relatives and friends are in and my poor grandbabies are subjected to same. I have memories my cousins don't have and I met great aunt's and uncles they have no clue about. Everyone should talk and ask more questions about the past. Maybe one day I'll have all the answers like the other Robert!
@@aliceserna614 I never let my parents' gravestone be without flowers. Have kept it up for 30 years. I also clean and decorate my grandparents, great grandparents, and young brother who died as a baby..all of whom I never knew.
I just love watching all of you guys when you find old cemeteries. I’m so proud of Robert (Rooster) when he takes so much pride in brushing off all the head stones n when he brings his big clippers. Thank you Rooster. I know many distant relatives appreciate what you do. Your both are good men. By the way, Cody doesn’t say much does he LOL. Until the next one... stay well n keep those clippings sharp. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍
I also have Williams, Davis. Johnson and Mitchell’s and I am going to check my genealogy info because I seem to remember Harris Co. Georgia for some reason. I always save the videos that have surnames that I also have to go back later and follow up on names. I just recently found out I have a Davis connection.
Part 2 of the huge family cemetery. Further research shows this may have been 2 family cemeteries.
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@Sidestepadventures Hello Robert.How can I contact you personally? Messenger? Email? I would appreciate you helping me find out if these are my ancestors? 3 members of my family live near there and my uncle is in charge of our family tree.He is 93 now. We know that our family settled in Georgia and that my great-grandfather became a 'Sooner' when he moved to Oklahoma.I would also like to see to the restoration of the place please. Thank you and hope to hear from you.
I love how gentle and reverent you 3 are with those old graves. That kind of character is not so prevalent these days. Thank you.❤
I can tell how displeased older Robert is with modern technology, when it comes to building material. He definitely let it be known when things are solid, and built to last. I love it.
That baby headstone broke my heart, so sad. I hate seeing graves of children.
Glad to see part 2 of this cemetery!
The fence was beautiful and must had cost a lot of money. There maybe no one left in the blood line, sad. Thank you guys for sharing and caring.
If there are, shame on you, Davis family.
Emma Mullins Davis and family are recorded in Ancestry and Find a Grave. there is no photo of the headstone. Would be great if you could add the family headstone pictures. this is listed as the Williams Cemetery. Find a Grave has 20 records but no photos.
I'm impressed by the number of abandoned cemeteries in Georgia.
There’s many abandoned cemeteries in each state. Other states document abandoned cemeteries and that’s about it.
All those city folk had to come from somewhere. Lots of old towns drying up and disappearing. 🙂.
they aren't abandoned.. you sure dont know history
@@andystuckey2561 Shoot, the USA itself is drying up and disappearing. Hardly recognize this place anymore.
Lots of them in Arkansas also
The other Robert definitely deserves his streak sandwich. You're doing grandpa proud
The other Robert is so on the ball with what when and where 👍
I love it when you have Robert with you and the stories he can tell and remembers about the people buried there
It takes a special kinda person to steal a cemetery gate .
Don't you know they'll hear that gate slamming closed once they enter hell.
And I bet the thief would call himself a patriot and a true southerner!!
if i had money to bet someone took it and some other metal and went to the scrap yard to get some dope. common here in ga. my brother is like that
How do you know it was stolen?
Robert(s), you guys have motivated me to visit my local cemetery and visit the graves of old Friends and Family. I have a ghost story channel where I talk about my experiences and submitted stories of visits from those who have passed, so I have been thinking about how I would integrate a visit from cemeteries into my usual vibe and I think I've got it. I'm going to introduce the people I know and tell a little story about how I know them, etc. You guys have really inspired me, and hopefully I will be able to inspire others to do the same and to visit their local cemeteries and not forget those who have passed. I'll also dedicate that video to you Robert(s), Cody (and Grandpa). Stay safe and keep up the great work!
I am reading a book about burial customs in Arkansas, which is where I live, and there are some very interesting articles in this book. It goes back to before the Civil War and concludes in modern day burials. Th The false crypts were to protect the grave from animals and grave robbery. Many, many more interesting facts are found in the book.
"Gone to the Grave" by Abby Burnett.
Cedar trees were often planted around old cemeteries. There is an old family cemetery were my great grandfather's parents and grandparents are buried. Buriels are dated from 1840s to about 1900. Several Civil War vets buried there. Its in a field surrounded by cedar trees. A newspaper account of this old cemetery written about 1920 describes it as being surrounded by old cedars. They are still there to this day. It's located in Alabama. Enjoyed your visit to this old family cemetery.
At Josephine Davis's grave at the flower piece there was that plant that eats bugs, or maybe it was just that the leaves were starting to rot at the edges. I like the way Mustache Robert pulls Cody to talk a bit.
God bless you guys for taking the time to respectfully explore and attempt cleaning up the cemetery even if you don't know any of the deceased! It takes a special type of person to be that caring! The world needs more people like you!
Such beautiful iron work, No such thing nowadays or be terribly expensive. That other Robert good man you got there, he is on his hands and knees working hard. Thanks for video.
Part 2 video was "just great " , it is amazing all the old graves and headstones you find. Sad that family don't take care of the graves. Thank you God for the work you ,the Robert and Cody do!! Love the video !!!
I appreciate what you two Ga. fellows do, as a avid relic hunter I used to stumble onto 'homesteader's" family and old church cemeteries in the back woods of N. Carolina, and around old plantation homes in Louisiana. It always made me wonder about the lives they lived and how different things were in early America hundreds of years ago.......JM
Have you, would you, return to any of your previous finds, to see if anyone has taken an interest in clearing the cemeteries a bit?
Great place and a lot of history!!!👍🙋🏻♀️
I love and thank you for brushing off those grave stones Always fascinating ❤❤👍
Amazing! I do love old cemeteries. I can't get over how much history is in the other Robert's head. Too bad you can't plug a flash drive into him. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
I absolutely love these old cemeteries! Thank you so much !
Enjoyed thanks Robert, Cody and Robert
It's nice that these people are remembered. No one should ever be forgotten. Thank you!!
Another great tour of those who are gone but not forgotten.
There is a cemetery in Concord, MA (St. Bernard's) where there are a lot of portraits on the grave stones. I always found that to be fascinating. And just about 3 miles before St. Bernard's Cemetery is Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. A lot of really famous people are buried there.
Gosh that was so good thanks Robert. Just loved it, seeing all the gravestones and reading epitaphs. Please stay safe and take care
that fence is very gothic looking great detail
I am a Davis descendant and already knew that some of the Davises migrated to Georgia. I posted a note about your video (and channel) on one of my Davis family discussion threads (Ancestry.com). Every little bit of information helps. Thanks so much for posting this informative video pertaining to the Davises.
Hi guys, I would be interested to know more about the Captain's story if you ever find anything out Robert. Thanks for sharing, much love. xx 💖
I thought that "Robert Too" was going to show us the old Williams barn when you left the cemetery?
Another fantastic video. Great to see Cody again. Stay safe. Love you all. Xxx
Love what you are doing...gone but not forgotten
Thank you for cleaning those graves!♥️
Great job fellas, keep up the good work! Thank You for all who have passed and possibly forgotten
It is sad to me that someone does not keep up there old grave yards but thank to you guys for finding them
Cody is really getting tall. Looking good.
Is it possible that Capt. Ben Williams was related to Pvt Benjamin F Williams, the youngest Civil War soldier you found in Stewart County and his father Capt. Nathaniel J Williams? They were buried in family cemeteries, Williams cemetery in Stewart Co. and Williams cemetery in Harris Co. Might be something to research if these 2 families were related. Another awesome thought provoking video Robert.
Excellent video! Please keep them coming! Some of these comments though ... SMH ... bless their hearts!
Thank you. I love the old cemeteries you find.
Hello! Robert I, and II. A big shout out to Keeper of the Light Cody.
This as always is great video, love how you honor these folks!😀💖
Great Job on the history of the cemetery and Williams Family Robert Sr. Really got my attention ...keep up the with your documentation of these old cemetery ..
Gosh, love you guys more and more. As grandpa would say, "you're doin' a good job boys." Blessings.
Morning Robert,Robert and Cody 💕💕
Thank you for this content. I love exploring g history this way.
Before I go to bed at night I watch you on you tube. Thanks for the information even tho I am from Bloomington,Il.
Thank you for sharing what a blessing is to see your videos
Another great video!! If I could drive, this is what I'd do.. visit old cemeteries.. very interesting!! Love also hearing the stories behind some of the resting places that you find. Maybe Robert should stop bending on his knees - can be tough getting back up etc, Cody can take over the sweeping and glove work?? Just a suggestion ☺️ best wishes and a happy new year to you and your families.. from me in Co Dublin Ireland 🤗☘️💖🇮🇪
Robert , Cody and of course the other Robert with his only one yellow shirt😂 🤣thank you for all the interresting daily video’s . Greetings from the netherlands and a big 👍
Love the way you have such respect for the cemetery ❣️
Love your videos take care my friends God Bless Thank your for taking us along
I enjoyed this story very much
AMAZING FIND I LOVE THE HISTORY OF OLD FAMILY CEMETERIES AND OLD PLOTS AND STORIES GREAT VIDEO
Thank you for an awesome find
YES! Thank you for another video.
Fine work as always. Thank you Robert II for the Williams family story. Buy that man a steak sandwich. Oh and Robert I am really enjoying the depth and detail from your new camera on these vlogs👍🏻.
Enjoyed this very much. Thank y’all.
Thank you for sharing this with me ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you guys maybe doing next ! Doing well here .
Good.morning.robert and everyone.stressed out job hunting.hope your having a good day.?
Wishing you good luck on your job search.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Such an interesting Video , thank you all for taking us with you .
Part 2 was great from the both Roberts loved it and thankyou for sharing it
The videos with the other Robert are very enjoyable.
Love the history of are country god bless u guys
Happy New Year, keep up with the great videos..
Sure glad you went back. Thank you. Very interesting.
God bless 💖
That is an amazing find . So happy you are bringing the memories back to life . Hopefully if there is family left they will take it upon themselves to fix up the section that belongs to them. Hopefully these people will find their place in the local history. Keep Safe ❤ Keep Well ❤
Great Intro....and Vlog...Thanks... I really enjoy this channel...
Pretty interesting finds! Thanks! Pat
always imagine being part of your team, because I love the history of the tomb and the people in it, greetings from Indonesia.!!
Waiting for the day yall will come to bulloch county and show my 3x great grandaddy and grandmas grave..theyre beautiful💚 wanna meet the Roberts so bad lol
Amazing history and close to my hometown. Keep the vids coming 👍
I love photographing cemeteries, this would be a dream to stumble on. Its a shame it was left behind but surprisingly the headstones are well preserved
Henry Clay Davis was born on the same day of the month as my Mom who was born in 1930. So interesting grave yards.
Love to see robert roll back natures carpet....
I know I keep saying this, but I love your videos!
Just amazing video and cemetery.
i like your videos very much have a good day
I remember my grandmother taking down the fencing around our family plot in Jonesboro Georgia because people were stealing them. They got our gate though.
Wow, cemetery in the woods, our two favourite places. 👋💀👍
It just seems no one cares for dead past a certain time, my mom taught me to visit our love one at least 2 times a year and care for the graves it is such a shame the graves you find are let go
Sometimes the family has died out, and there is no one left.
@@susans9617 Or moved to another state/country.
Excellent with great info thanks
I am wondering what county and state this Cemetery is in. Thanks. May all of you stay healthy and have a BLESSED DAY.
Cataula, Harris County, Georgia
You got a nice crew of guys there, too bad someone felt the need to destroy the old gate.
Incredible videos!!!
Are you guys ever able to get permissions to repair stones to clean and restore them. And to maybe find a way to clean and remove the over growth and do landscaping
Shaving cream helps to read the grave stones . Spray it on and the writing shows up much better .
how neat to see Thanks
Hey. I can’t believe that I’m just now finding this channel. Great video. I’m a cemetery guy, so really enjoyed this. Thank you!
You are in for a treat. You’ll be amazed at Robert’s videos. Check out his other channel about restoring the ole Byrd Farm.
Whenever I read the comments and see people comment about abandoned cemeteries I wonder do they visit every family member that has passed on?
Some of us do. Right down to loading rake, bags, gloves, bleach, brush, the whole she-bang. From the time I was 6 when my mom and uncles were on vacation every other summer we spent on the road visiting alive and dead relatives. I now visit, clean and plant whatever I want as I don't see where anyone else does. I have a family tree and have pictures from as many as I can. I now make sure my kids know which cemeteries our relatives and friends are in and my poor grandbabies are subjected to same. I have memories my cousins don't have and I met great aunt's and uncles they have no clue about.
Everyone should talk and ask more questions about the past. Maybe one day I'll have all the answers like the other Robert!
@@aliceserna614 I never let my parents' gravestone be without flowers. Have kept it up for 30 years. I also clean and decorate my grandparents, great grandparents, and young brother who died as a baby..all of whom I never knew.
Mine are overseas unfortunately!
Great story....
I just love watching all of you guys when you find old cemeteries. I’m so proud of Robert (Rooster) when he takes so much pride in brushing off all the head stones n when he brings his big clippers. Thank you Rooster. I know many distant relatives appreciate what you do. Your both are good men. By the way, Cody doesn’t say much does he LOL.
Until the next one... stay well n keep those clippings sharp.
♥️♥️😊👍👍👍
Always love these
You might like to know the Williams, Davis and Johnson families are also related to the Mitchell's. These are distant relatives of mine.
I also have Williams, Davis. Johnson and Mitchell’s and I am going to check my genealogy info because I seem to remember Harris Co. Georgia for some reason. I always save the videos that have surnames that I also have to go back later and follow up on names. I just recently found out I have a Davis connection.
Incredible!
Keep it up
Would love to plot these out. I am sure those really old family cemeteries weren't documented with the state like they are now.