It is amazing how they matched the “modern era” grave markers with the old. And check out that great table top marker! Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Follow me on my old farm: th-cam.com/channels/56vh2L-M0czmoTRLhSMaxg.html 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
Judith is depicted with the severed head, too involved to fully explain here. But Judith was a rich widow and is depicted as naked because she used her beauty to lure Holofernes into her home to get him drunk so she could cut his head off. The owl is a nod to Athena. Why those were combined I have no idea. The inscription "We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep." - is William Shakespeare the Tempest.
I think Judith was raped by Holofernes, and this was a revenge. Check me on this. But this is a nod to the artist Artemesia Gentileschi? She had a famous painting Judith/Holofernes. Not sure of exact title.
‘We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep.’ These lines appear in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, in one of Prospero’s most famous speeches (‘Our revels now are ended’).
Curiosity got the best of me about Miss Nettie's headstone. . .I looked up the company, Muldoon and Co, Lousiville, KY. It appears they started in 1854 and are still in business to this day. . .I wonder if her headstone was one of the first they made. . .? That would have been a long journey for the headstone. . .thanks for the walk through history Robert. . .
Aaron Lane Ford was a lawyer and congressman from Mississippi, hence the grand stonework. She is Gertrude McDonald (Castellow) Ford. Bryant T Castellow is her father. Bryant was also a lawyer and Gertrude's father George McDonald was the president of a bank. Well off family!
As what I guess I'm called a "yankee" from South Dakota, I do appreciate the respect shown to fallen CSA. As a history buff, I believe these men not to be traitors but very loyal to fight and give their lives for what they believed in wholeheartedly. I especially love the old cemetaries and the sincere excitement "OR" and Mrs show! Every grave is a piece of history with each person having a story to tell. Plus I'm learning so much about Georgia! It saddens me to see how time is reclaiming some graves and it amazes me at the fancy work on headstones in the mid 1800s. False tombs are new to me and I still am unclear why. But the ones you find where the family plots are walled off by stones that I can only presume each stone had to be found, carried and placed by hand and in such as way to create a stable wall is amazing! I do hope that the cemeteries you find are being documented and that some group such as Boy Scouts or DAR or Daughters of the Confederacy, etc will take it upon themselves to clean them and maintain them going forward. Lastly, when you show so many in one place that passed away around 1880s, I wonder if they fell victim to yellow spotted fever. Anyway, THANK YOU for continuing to do this and with such genuine care!
The Ford monument is a copy of Michelangelo’s Night, but it’s an unmistakable presence just inside the entrance to historic Rosedale Cemetery. It’s one of the finest examples of anonymous public art to be found in Georgia. The allegorical sculpture was originally created for the tomb of Giuliano de’Medici in Florence and is considered one of Michelangelo’s most important commissions. So…I would assume the monument inscription (sleep) refers to night.
The statue is Italian marble - Michelangelo's "Night". Gertrude Castellow Ford commissioned it. She was committed to the idea that Shakespeare was Edward DeVere, and I believe she wrote three books on this possibility. Bryant T. Castellow, her father, was a US Representative or Senator (I need to check), and that is how she met Aaron Ford from Mississippi. You did a great job with your video!
Robert, you really need a good flashlight and keep in the golve compartment of your car or van or truck, so you always have it. Keep a brush and a part of gloves as well, in a small container in the back as well.. if nothing else, can get some cheep gloves and a soft brush just aobut anywhere, and keep several of them in whatever car you drive, this way you never forget. just saying. God bless you and your wife both. Wait to see more of this cemetery.
I looked up that stone mason in KY. I think that company is still in business under Muldoon Memorials if it's the same company. It looks like they carved many marble memorials during the 19th and 20th century if I'm not mistaken. Someone can look it up.
Hi there…don’t know if it’s relevant but the Greek Goddess of Wisdom Athena has an Owl with her…Goddess of wisdom and military strategy! The naked lady grave…I couldn’t see the name,date or occupation of person buried there but thought I’d mention. I love Owl and all raptors so my ears pricked up at the mention of an owl, and I have a little brass owl Athena I brought back from a visit to Athens, Greece, which is where Athena is linked. Thankyoi for sharing your knowledge and taking us in such interesting visits! Warmest wishes from U.K. 🙋♀️👏🏻👏🏻💕🥰🦋🦋🦋🦉🦉🦉
Well a big hello to older Robert and friend some intresting head stones at that cemertery it looks like Clayton grave yard the one headstone 🪦 was vandalism always keep safe Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧
Muldoon Monument Company is still in business here and have been creating markers since the Civil War. They have an interesting story too! Very cool to see their beautiful work.
watched you guys all the time then I lost you. Looked and looked. FINIALLY found you but I'm afraid I'll loose you again. How do I keep fro m losing you again ?? I enjoy your videos so much.
I really enjoy your adventures other Robert. I do think you need a raise from that other guy named Robert. Be careful out in this heat. You do know that at 39 we habe to be extra careful and not over exert ourselves.
11:27 - J.H. Madden, Columbus, GA. That table tomb looks just like some I've seen in some of our older cemeteries. Awesome cemetery there. I could spend hours there.
Hello from MI, Mrs. Other Robert. Was T. O. R. a boy scout? If so, then you forgot to always be prepared. ; ) Keep your tools in a bag in the trunk and you will never go without. I like watching your films and hearing your wife.
Yes, they would need periodic treatment with an anti-microbial wash to keep moss and lichen from growing on them. If the stone is not being cared for, it would look black, like the Clayton stone.
A depiction of a woman nude is sometimes a symbol of truth and purity, the owls are considered messengers of death. In death the soul is nude, it is pure of the corruptions of mortal flesh.
It is amazing how they matched the “modern era” grave markers with the old. And check out that great table top marker!
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Judith is depicted with the severed head, too involved to fully explain here. But Judith was a rich widow and is depicted as naked because she used her beauty to lure Holofernes into her home to get him drunk so she could cut his head off.
The owl is a nod to Athena.
Why those were combined I have no idea.
The inscription "We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep." - is William Shakespeare the Tempest.
I think Judith was raped by Holofernes, and this was a revenge. Check me on this. But this is a nod to the artist Artemesia Gentileschi? She had a famous painting Judith/Holofernes. Not sure of exact title.
So why would someone choose such a violent statue for the grave? Apologies, I'm not familiar anymore with Shakespeare.
@@dreamseer7 yes, she killed him as revenge for raping her and he tried to take her property because she was a rich widow.
@@jillgebauer1292 the inscription was Shakespeare but the statue is maybe the the people buried there an image of good triumphing over evil.
‘We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep.’ These lines appear in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, in one of Prospero’s most famous speeches (‘Our revels now are ended’).
Thank you; that's beautiful!
I knew I recognized it, thank you!
Curiosity got the best of me about Miss Nettie's headstone. . .I looked up the company, Muldoon and Co, Lousiville, KY. It appears they started in 1854 and are still in business to this day. . .I wonder if her headstone was one of the first they made. . .? That would have been a long journey for the headstone. . .thanks for the walk through history Robert. . .
Aaron Lane Ford was a lawyer and congressman from Mississippi, hence the grand stonework. She is Gertrude McDonald (Castellow) Ford. Bryant T Castellow is her father. Bryant was also a lawyer and Gertrude's father George McDonald was the president of a bank. Well off family!
Aloha 🌺 Wow! Can't imagine how they got that marble Lady in place! So exquisite!!! Thank you!!! Aloha 🌺🥰
Thank you for sharing these resting places of the Southern settlers. Especially our Confederate fallen...
As what I guess I'm called a "yankee" from South Dakota, I do appreciate the respect shown to fallen CSA. As a history buff, I believe these men not to be traitors but very loyal to fight and give their lives for what they believed in wholeheartedly. I especially love the old cemetaries and the sincere excitement "OR" and Mrs show! Every grave is a piece of history with each person having a story to tell. Plus I'm learning so much about Georgia! It saddens me to see how time is reclaiming some graves and it amazes me at the fancy work on headstones in the mid 1800s. False tombs are new to me and I still am unclear why. But the ones you find where the family plots are walled off by stones that I can only presume each stone had to be found, carried and placed by hand and in such as way to create a stable wall is amazing! I do hope that the cemeteries you find are being documented and that some group such as Boy Scouts or DAR or Daughters of the Confederacy, etc will take it upon themselves to clean them and maintain them going forward. Lastly, when you show so many in one place that passed away around 1880s, I wonder if they fell victim to yellow spotted fever. Anyway, THANK YOU for continuing to do this and with such genuine care!
@@jillgebauer1292 thank you for your kind words...
The Ford monument is a copy of Michelangelo’s Night, but it’s an unmistakable presence just inside the entrance to historic Rosedale Cemetery. It’s one of the finest examples of anonymous public art to be found in Georgia.
The allegorical sculpture was originally created for the tomb of Giuliano de’Medici in Florence and is considered one of Michelangelo’s most important commissions.
So…I would assume the monument inscription (sleep) refers to night.
The statue is Italian marble - Michelangelo's "Night". Gertrude Castellow Ford commissioned it. She was committed to the idea that Shakespeare was Edward DeVere, and I believe she wrote three books on this possibility. Bryant T. Castellow, her father, was a US Representative or Senator (I need to check), and that is how she met Aaron Ford from Mississippi. You did a great job with your video!
Wow! Going above and beyond! Thanks for helping us out and looking this up! It is fascinating how much we learn from a trip to the cemetery!
Thanks for this information, quite interesting!
Robert, you really need a good flashlight and keep in the golve compartment of your car or van or truck, so you always have it. Keep a brush and a part of gloves as well, in a small container in the back as well.. if nothing else, can get some cheep gloves and a soft brush just aobut anywhere, and keep several of them in whatever car you drive, this way you never forget. just saying. God bless you and your wife both. Wait to see more of this cemetery.
Grandpa always said... you do an awesome job!!
Love your videos. Robert bringing out the past history
Thank you again The Other Robert and Wife. ❤
Hats off to you and your erudite viewers!
I looked up that stone mason in KY. I think that company is still in business under Muldoon Memorials if it's the same company. It looks like they carved many marble memorials during the 19th and 20th century if I'm not mistaken. Someone can look it up.
Hi there…don’t know if it’s relevant but the Greek Goddess of Wisdom Athena has an Owl with her…Goddess of wisdom and military strategy! The naked lady grave…I couldn’t see the name,date or occupation of person buried there but thought I’d mention. I love Owl and all raptors so my ears pricked up at the mention of an owl, and I have a little brass owl Athena I brought back from a visit to Athens, Greece, which is where Athena is linked.
Thankyoi for sharing your knowledge and taking us in such interesting visits! Warmest wishes from U.K. 🙋♀️👏🏻👏🏻💕🥰🦋🦋🦋🦉🦉🦉
Thank you Robert for sharing another amazing cemetery,
Thanks for the interesting walk!! I learned a bunch.
Well a big hello to older Robert and friend some intresting head stones at that cemertery it looks like Clayton grave yard the one headstone 🪦 was vandalism always keep safe Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧
Thanks other Robert. Enjoyed will forward to the next video
Love watching wish u had remembered your flash light
The quote is from a speech said by Prospero in Shakespeare's play The Tempest.
Great presentation Robert.
Thanks Robert for another interesting adventure!
Thank you Mr &Mrs Robert. Love your videos please keep them coming 👍👍❤️❤️🇱🇷
Hello other Robert! Love your videos! You are so down to earth! Love to watch! Be safe!
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Other Robert, hope you are well. Appreciate the video sharing more history. Stay cool. Joyce ❤️🙏🇺🇸
Thank you Other Robert for another interesting story.
A big thank you Robert.I look forward to your videos. So interesting!❤️
There are some interesting headstones in that cemetary. Thank you, Robert
Awesome other Robert ❤
That's a beautiful ceremony Thanks for the history 😀
Thanks O.R. some beautiful graves.
Robert that looks like J.H Madden Columbus Ga
Muldoon Monument Company is still in business here and have been creating markers since the Civil War. They have an interesting story too! Very cool to see their beautiful work.
Can’t wait for you to come back here
I hope someone comes back & pick the headstones up
watched you guys all the time then I lost you. Looked and looked. FINIALLY found you but I'm afraid I'll loose you again. How do I keep fro m losing you again ?? I enjoy your videos so much.
Another interesting video ! Thanks other Robert !
I really enjoy your adventures other Robert. I do think you need a raise from that other guy named Robert. Be careful out in this heat. You do know that at 39 we habe to be extra careful and not over exert ourselves.
Thank you, Other Robert and Mrs. This was a beautiful cemetery with very ornate older monuments. It is nice to see a well- maintained cemetery.
How very interesting...glad you are going back!!😁
Very interesting other Robert
My Uncle was a Clayton he passed way in 1992 in Michigan he was originally from Mississippi WWII Veteran
11:27 - J.H. Madden, Columbus, GA. That table tomb looks just like some I've seen in some of our older cemeteries. Awesome cemetery there. I could spend hours there.
Hello from MI, Mrs. Other Robert. Was T. O. R. a boy scout? If so, then you forgot to always be prepared. ; ) Keep your tools in a bag in the trunk and you will never go without. I like watching your films and hearing your wife.
Troop 6 BSA in Columbus GA
I love the sound in the back 😌
Nee means lady's maiden name..Love the video!
You need a gravestone kit in your car for sidestep adventures on your drives… back in the trunk😉
The beautiful lady stone has a copy in front of Andrew College. The family donated it to the school. Is the old vintage water tower gone?
Water Tower video coming soon
I’ve been in a lot of old cemeteries, and I’ve never seen a stone table like that. Wonder what the thought behind it is.
Wow, some of those folks lived during 2 major conflicts in American history.
We are such things as dreams are made of. Shakespeare. From Act IV of the Tempest.
wow this was interesting.
I feel like I'm NAKED
Are the old headstones that are white and clean being kept that way by family?
Yes, they would need periodic treatment with an anti-microbial wash to keep moss and lichen from growing on them. If the stone is not being cared for, it would look black, like the Clayton stone.
A depiction of a woman nude is sometimes a symbol of truth and purity, the owls are considered messengers of death. In death the soul is nude, it is pure of the corruptions of mortal flesh.
What is the name of this cemetery and where is it located
Can't you hear me telling you what it says?!? 😄
11:54 Vandals ?
Sidestep adventure must remember your name and dont know how else to find you...
Animal could have turned over stones
"Nee" is French for "born".