Here’s another older video I had forgotten about...... This was a really cool dirt road, church, and graveyard. It was also super creepy that day. I can’t exactly explain why I felt so creeped out. Maybe it was too quiet out there. I also recall feeling like I was being watched at that cemetery. Regardless it was a neat place, and probably deserves a return visit. 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/
Sidestep Adventures maybe you should take some plain paper and pencil lay it on top of the stones you can’t read and scribble... you’ll be able to read words thru the paper and may become a keepsake! Just a thought
John Laforte The dead knows Nothing... Ecclesiastes 9:5,6 For the living know that they will die: but the *DEAD KNOW NOT ANYTHING* neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, their hatred, and their envy, is *now perished* neither have they any more a portion forever in anything that is done under the sun. Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish: and the hope of unjust men perish.
@@johnlaforte700 ALL spirits belong to God (Ezekiel 18:4) and therefore will Return to him at the appointed time he calls that spirit out. Scriptures show that the saved & unsaved are spiritually sleeping either peacefully or in agony. The Saints are resting in *3rd part of the heavenly heavens* while the Sinners are in agony of living in the *Pits of hell* waiting for their appointed time. Which is the 2nd death for the sinners. Let the scriptures speak to you... Isaiah 38:18 For the grave cannot praise you, death cannot celebrate you: they that GO DOWN INTO THE PIT cannot hope for your truth. Psalm 115:17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. Isaiah 57:21 There is no peace, says my God, to the wicked. Ezekiel 32:18 Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the *lower parts of the earth* with them that go DOWN INTO THE PIT. Numbers 16:30 But if the LORD makes a new thing, and the earth opens its mouth, and swallows them up, with all that belongs unto them, and they *GO DOWN ALIVE INTO THE PIT* then you will understand that these men have provoked the LORD. Proverbs 4:14-16 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. For they SLEEP NOT, except they have done mischief; and *THEIR SLEEP IS TAKEN AWAY* Job 24:19 Drought & heat consume the snow waters: so does the grave to those which have sinned. 2 Kings 22:20 Behold therefore, I will gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered into your grave in PEACE… (RIP for the Saints) Psalm 30:3 O LORD, you have brought up my soul from the grave: you have kept me alive, that I should not GO DOWN TO THE PIT.
Im black and grew up attending a church established by slaves in my family before the civil war. The building still exists and bricked. The church still exists. Shout out to pooles grove missionary baptist church in woodville, nc
Question for you and sorry this isn't meant for this site but cannot contact you in another other way BUT with that said...why do Blacks believe in God so much? As your ancestor was a slave from Africa with no religion during the late 1600's when the Spanish first began bringing slaves to America then other low life's began doing the same from America and all around the world. England sent their colored to America / owned by England at the time to clarify.... I do all kinds of research and am baffled by how dedicated African Americans are with our God...please help me understand. Forgive me if I've insulted you and other's. I need enlightened.
@@barbaraherron3796 im not insulted. U havent done ur done diligence. Its urs a lil arrogance on ur part. All man had a religion. If u study ur bible and history alongside it, africa was visited by apostles. One died on the continent. Ethiopia has been a Christian nation forever (coptic christianity). There were also jews that lived in ethiopia. Jews and christians worshipped the same God. Zipporah and her father worshipped God and were definitely black. Thats even before Christ. Remember the tower of babylon? When the people were scattered, they were scattered thruout the earth. U see, on the continent of africa, its not about race with black people-its about tribes. And all pagans european, black, asian, american worshipped the same demons/gods that nimrod constructed. Lets not forget that europe is REAL close to africa. REAL close. So when Christianity ride from jerusalem thru what we NOW call the middle east thru india, asia, AFRICA, and europe-hiw can it not touch us in west africa down to south africa? We all traded together. Lol. Im still giggling that u thought we had no religion. We did. The same as caucasians- a pagan one from nimrod full of witchcraft and sorcery (which europeans, africans, pacific islanders, and asians STILL practice)
@@barbaraherron3796 i also need to mention that since u said "our God".....if u are a real believer in Christ, u would know that Iam belonged at first to the jews who werent european. Then with Christ , gentiles (nonjews) were allowed to belong to him. And if u are a follower of Christ, that means that God called u to follow Him. And uf i am correct, there was an african in scripture that phillip spoke to an african and that eunuch followed Christ. Before Christ, u had to become part of the israel to serve God. There were other peoples in the world (ex. Samaritans that repped God also). After Christ, His word spread thru europe, asia, africa, and there were converts. Dont forget about trade routes. Africa traded with the other continents. People moved around. How could we not know about the great Iam? And what did God do for us? He delivered us in 1975 across the united states (jim crow wasnt finished until about 1975. Supposed to be earlier but u know how people are. And im not speaking of just the south).
I want to commend you for the dignity and respect that you give to these forgotten and solemn places. Someday I hope, after I'm gone, that there will be someone like you that will still give a thought to who I was and the life I lived. You are, in my humble opinion, a person who is deserving of more praise and support in all of your "Sidestep Adventures." I am proud and honored to be able to share these adventures with you.
I really enjoy Roberts videos. I’m glad I found this channel. On another note.. yes, the spirits were aware of your presence at the cemetery. You were being watched, your instinct was right. I could feel it while watching this. They mean you no harm. It’s the alive ones you have to be concerned about. I think someone- alive.. was watching you explore. Next time, bring your usual companions .
@@dhurley8522 I don't believe in souls left behind to watch over us. When the soul leaves the body, it is done. All that is left is a worn out body, a soul cover. I think many people feel this way and it's the reason cemeteries become abandoned. There's no one there.
@@dhurley8522 Not according to the bible. Ecclesiastes 9:5,6 For the living know that they will die: but the *DEAD KNOW NOT ANYTHING* neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, their hatred, and their envy, is *now perished* neither have they any more a portion forever in anything that is done under the sun. Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will *perish* and the hope of unjust men perish.
I bet when the Pastor died in 2013 they couldn’t find another one and the church passed into history at that point. Love that you set that down facing stone upright so people could read her name. Shows great respect.
Nobody is free. It's an illusion. "Free" is not being bound by contracts. "Free" is not paying taxes. "Free" is not being forcefully man handled by officers of a corporation. "Free" is not receiving letters mandating you to pay a debt. "Free" is not paying for power. "Free" is not paying for water. "Free" is not paying for fuel. "Free" is being able to travel freely at will without a "passport" license. "Free" is not having to hold a driving license to travel in a carriage (car). Too much to go in to now, it takes a lot of research but it stems back to the very first trust created thousands of years ago. It was fully implemented when they stole everyone's gold in 1933. Since then we've been using debt to pay for things. Things to research; Legal name fraud. Birth certificate fraud. Justinian Deception.
I so appreciate the dignity and respect you give these people, gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your meaningful work. Sunrise and Sunset, such beautiful sentiments of a life well lived.
If you mean Dilsian Clayton, she died at age 43. Born 1864,Died 1907. If you mean Lizzie Clayton Johnson, my old eyes read that DOB as 1871, not 1851. Pretty darn old, but not 112.
When you feel creeped out just say “Hi, and tell the spirits who you are and what you are doing and that you are not there to disturb them.” You won’t feel weird after. Trust.
It's like time stopped in that little area. It would be nice to try to find some of the remaining families, oh the stories you could hear especially the slave, so sad. Glad you gave them some recognition Robert.
Really great video! The inside of the church looked pretty well kept. If it is abandoned, it probably hasn't been very long ago. The graveyard also appears to be visited recently. Loved how you paid respect to the man who was born a slave and died a free man. I wish there was some way we could honor them all for what they went through. Thanks for another great video!
Seeing the slave to free man's grave brings tears to my eyes. I would love to know his story. He went from indescribable sadness, I was going to say, to overwhelming joy. But, he was probably never totally free. I pray his life ended better then it began.
Feeling creeped out was probably an instinct. I am a big believer in "gut instincts" you're braver than i am. As fascinating as old cemeteries are i would have left.
I feel like they’re always hiding anything related to slavery! My husbands family was along with others at the Keith Plantation in cherokee county, Canton, Georgia. The house is still there!! Different owners but no one wants to convince anyone to save it. That was a HUGE slave owner and a lot of awesome stories attached to all of them! The master actually gave Philip Keith hundreds of acres of land and that’s what had created the Pea Ridge and nineteen community off of Hwy 140 Waleska. (Black and native Indians) A lot of the families are still there and still effected by a lot of what happened over the years. Also... you have a Good heart with what your doing! My husband and I have cleaned up two slave cemeteries in the same county. Hickory Log And Zion Saint Paul. I get a certain feeling when I’m doing them justice! I feel it’s always a lumber company or a power company that always buys the land around old black churches. Maybe to just to do away with the history.
You are right on all counts, out west its the lumber company that put their gates and locks you out away from history to where it decays back to the earth. And youth know nothing of what took place, because we know their not going to write it down for people to read. I think they are ashamed of themselves for what happened. If they stopped and looked at history, the slaves worked hard to start this country
Robert, the True Love you show people you dont know and have never met by caring for their graves and by speaking their names is wonderful. God bless you and your work.
That is an old African American church and cemetery... And thank you for cleaning the tree branches off that grave.. It makes me very upset to see a cemetery not being taken care of... I have been to hundreds and hundreds of cemeteries in my life and i always clean them up, put flowers back on the graves and fix the stones if they have fallen over...I was taught you respect the dead...
Today was the first time I have watched one of your videos. Whoever raised you, raised you right. I have lost 4 children. I'm very touched by your kindness. My middle son was murdered in 2015 and i haven't had a memorial for him. I hope one day someone will walk by his grave and be as kind as you. Thank you so very much for sharing. Much love from Washington state.
Another fantastic video my friend! You are so respectful and I love the fact that you are sharing the names of these people with the world. Nobody deserves to be forgotten but unfortunately it’s usually “out of sight, out of mind”. Thanks for letting these people be “seen” once again.
Robert- in case you were worried, the “super uneasy feeling” did not translate through the camera. You looked calm and so did the Church/cemetery... but then again, the summer sun, cicada, and green leaves helped deliver beauty. ✌🏻
Wow, found your vids 30 minutes ago,,, Im hooked now. What you are doing is fantastic , thank you, i feel humbled that a total stranger works as you do to ensure they are not forgotten, (even if they are by their decendents)), Thank you for you time and hard work, such a pleasure to watch as you transform the hidden resting places x
What a time to live in when I can sit in one corner of the world and watch a video of the graves of people who lived and died long ago in another far off corner of the world. Appreciate the work you guys do. Love from India.
I am seeing more of the small older churches closing their doors as the younger generations want the bigger flashier churches! I don't mean it in a bad way but it has a lot to do with what the church has to offer. I am a millennial but I prefer small churches , my siblings all prefer larger churches, and mega churches.
T.A. Brown :THE WORLD HAVE CREPT INSIDE THE CHURCH. THE BOUNDARIES AND FOUNDATION HAVE BEEN MOVED BACK. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO SIT IN THE CHURCH THAT MY ANCESTORS SLAVES HELP BUILD. KEEP YOUR FAITH AND WALK BY IT. YOU ARE ALREADY BLESSED AMEN
Alot of bad things happened for alot of years in the Deep South. That stays in the Land. The "Vibe" is that pain and suffering that will never be healed .
@@angierucker5505There is so much unseen out there. The birds are warning you of a evil presence. Think the movie Predator, think the Thin Man, think Shadows. Think aliens and more not just bigfoot. Crows are great at warning you. Crows are very smart birds. If you are out at night and a bird sounds a alarm double time it to get to safety. As birds are suppose to be resting at night but they sense things we dont.
That's the truth! I've raised my kids telling them to always trust your gut and the feelings that wash over you. It'll keep you safer then ignore them.
Your videos are great. You show such respect n caring to those gone. Cleaning off the graves, reerecting their stones. Keep up the great videos. Sometimes it brings tears to my eyes.
I love how you “read” the inscriptions with your fingers Robert...you always manage to work out most of what’s inscribed, no matter how old. It’s a shame the church doesn’t appear used any more, but perhaps the local population has dispersed so much there aren’t enough folk. Love your adventures...living here in the U.K. I get to travel all round interesting places with you and your friends, for which I thank you all. Love from across the pond! Helen 😘🙋♀️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☕️☕️
Obituary The Home Going service for Rev. Johnnie Frank Beauford will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Lumpkin, Georgia. The burial service will follow at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Omaha, Georgia. Visitation will be held for family and friends on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at T.V. Williams Funeral Home.
It's awesome that pass members were still buried there. Evidently they were not still worshipping there. I am a big fan of Find A Grave. That is a great on-line site to locate lost deceased family/friends.
Shows how precious life is 😭once you're in the ground that's it you're gone... For these individuals who suffered such distress and torture I wouldn't be surprised if their spirits never moved on... Great video... Very respectful
"Died a free man" those are sweet words!! Even do it was long ago, I feel so happy for him! I don't know why but when you read that tomb, I felt his happiness the day he was finally free!
I came across one of his video's a short while ago and ever since I've been hooked. Sometimes I watch these and I can't help but get a little choked up inside and then there are times I just want to give Robert a hug. So sad to see so many sacred places in such a state of disarray and neglect. Bless you, Robert, for shedding light on these lost souls.
I’ll try to make it back, that was a unique area. I’d like to explore there some more. There are so many places I either want to go film or want to return to.
Thank you for another great adventure. This place was eerily beautiful.. I love seeing parts of America through your eyes. Much love from New Zealand x Victoria.
Creepy I’m from A dry rural area of Mississippi called Kilmichael Mississippi and these types of churches are found in our town and as I can tell by the sounds of crickets in the background it’s getting ready to be dark soon and I tell you the truth YOU DONT wanna be caught alone after dark There are NO street lights on those back roads and finding your way out the country will be an adventure... It will be pitch Black SOON! and It is NO FUN... my great great grand mother used to tell us stories about those back roads and she witnessed strange things in those parts..
I love your videos. There is so much history in old cemeteries. I like walking through them and trying to put it all together. Keep up the interesting journey chronicling history.
That creepiness you felt in the cemetery could have been the old sentinels (angels) standing watch. Another TH-camr from Miami, Miami Ghost Chronicles, had gone to a couple of cemeteries near where I grew up in Florida and had made mention of them. She was in Okeechobee County. Pretty countryside but not as desolate as where you were. Thank you for lifting those stones back and for cleaning the broken branches from the dead tree. These videos just amaze me that there are families that are forgotten in death.
I found your page just roaming TH-cam. I watched a few of your videos and became hooked and subscribed. I love the respect you have for history and the dead. The world would be a better place with people like yourself. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Loving these videos, thank you for doing this. I live in Massachusetts and love visiting the cemeteries that are found in the lost unusual of places. I really wish people would consider donating their time to help take care a part of our past..
I like where it said sun raise and sun set. That is very different neat little place. Hope it does not go the way others have. Forgotten and lost thanks Robert
Incredible video, brought me to tears, this is your best one yet. Just amazing. Hope they don't destroy the church or cemetary. What you felt was the spirits there of the people. I love Cemeteries, I like reading the headstones. Wandering what kind of people they were back then.
My guess is that when the good Reverend passed in 2013 they stopped using this church (since that was the most current date on the headstones). Thank you for remembering the lovely man who was born a slave and died A FREE MAN.
It looks like he has descendants who remember him as well, come to his grave site, as those artificial flowers that were left there have not deteriorated very much. He must have been very much loved. Its very nice to see.
Robert, I enjoy watching your videos. I enjoy exploring country roads and old cemeteries, so I absolutely love the fact, that I get to tag along with you by video. You are a brave soul to go off by yourself for people like me. I pray that God watches over and protects you from all harm! Can’t wait until your next road adventure. Thanks
My mom's passion was old houses and she used to take us on day trips in the Old South. But along the way we used to visit many old cemeteries too. There were always interesting stories among the gravestones. I still love the quiet and mysterious atmosphere of old cemeteries. Love this video!
Just love your videos. Used to visit family cemeteries with my grandmother. I'm disabled and mostly stuck at home. So like watching these adventures. Like that you have and show so much respect.
Ya know I saw once in another TH-cam video that to see the dates-you rub a little bit of shaving cream on to it...scrap it off with a plastic spatula/plastic putty knife (so as not to scratch the headstone) and what’s left of it will fill into the names, dates, etc....and then carry a bottle of water or spray bottle of water to rinse it off! No harm, no foul!
That was strange but I don't feel there was any ghost. I just think you need to worry about the the live people. That is who I would be worried about and there shotgun.
The Slave Grave and the one where stamping back to front, most interesting. About you feeling ill at ease, we just don't know an open mind is a wonderful thing. Thanks for peeking into Church. I yelled out to do that and you must have heard me.
That one powerful headstone of the man who was born a slave but died free really touched me. The birth dates were right for many of those buried there to have been slaves. Thank you for bringing attention to these sacred places and for your gentleness and respect with the graves. I love that you say their names aloud, so they are not forgotten.
Ohh wow! Was wondering if the Georgia state will plough threw the area in time, to build new houses in that area?! It would as very sad if they remove the head stones & leave the bodies behind?! Coz it wouldn't be the first time stuff like that has happened before! Apart from that I have really enjoyed your vid!
Your right it is sad, when people start doing that, where is the respect, they care for the living to get the.money more than what they do for the dead!
That is why when I go I will be cremated and my ashes will be dumped into Lake Meade. Overtime, It seems there is little respect for ones resting place as evidenced by the lake of care of old cemetaries.
Some counties, states, etc. have laws that require old cemeteries be relocated "intact" meaning headstones and the deceased remain together. Occasionally unmarked graves are found during the leveling of land and all work ceases until there is a search for more unmarked graves, etc.. I think most of the unmarked graves are 1800s and very early 1900s.
This was a very powerful and moving visit to this beautiful church and cemetery . Thank you for attempting to right the stones that have fallen over . Blessing to you !
People need to be more ProActive with old cemeteries like this...don't just post....do something. Weed eat, cut down that tree, do research, find out about that church in your local library. Research is very rewarding.
Loved this video. Don't know how you ended up in my feed, but, very grateful it did. I love looking around old cemeteries. Some of my favourite sounds are gravel and natural debris underfoot. Was so relaxed listening, I nearly feel asleep 🙄❤🕊🌹🇦🇺 blessing to you, now going to watch more of your vids..oh and subbing too😊🙏🥰
You are a very respectful person, I too like to visit old cemeteries, I like your voice and I like listening to you as you explain things. Thank you for sharing and God BLESS You.
Greetings fro Pennsylvania, I found your channel and subscribed as well...I really enjoy watching you and the adventures. I love to explore too. Take care
Robert, Brian and Cody. I hold a high deal of respect and regard for you. You take your own time to clean-up these Cemeteries. I am certain the spirits of those resting there love and appreciate what you do. I know I do. I am always picking up trash at the Methodist Cemetery up the road. I've made quite a few friends there. I can speak to the departed. The children, especially are drawn to me. So it's more special when you can actually communicate with those resting. But even if it's not something you can do, or it's simply not your thing, the spirits will appreciate that someone out there cares enough to spiffy up their resting places. It's very sad that some Cemeteries are forgotten about. Thank you so much. ~ Tiffanee from Oregon ~
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Here’s another older video I had forgotten about...... This was a really cool dirt road, church, and graveyard. It was also super creepy that day. I can’t exactly explain why I felt so creeped out. Maybe it was too quiet out there. I also recall feeling like I was being watched at that cemetery. Regardless it was a neat place, and probably deserves a return visit.
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Love the dirt roads. I thought they had paved all dirt roads in Georgia. That's crazy to know about.
That looked like an arrowhead
Yeah, it was an arrowhead. It was either unfinished or broken. I don’t remember which.
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Sidestep Adventures maybe you should take some plain paper and pencil lay it on top of the stones you can’t read and scribble... you’ll be able to read words thru the paper and may become a keepsake! Just a thought
Don’t be uncomfortable, the dead spirits, I believe are happy you have found them and have spoken their long forgotten names. Bless you Robert
John Laforte The dead knows Nothing...
Ecclesiastes 9:5,6 For the living know that they will die: but the *DEAD KNOW NOT ANYTHING* neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, their hatred, and their envy, is *now perished* neither have they any more a portion forever in anything that is done under the sun.
Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish: and the hope of unjust men perish.
Charlene שרלין read Ecc 12:7. And answer me , what does God do with the spirit.
@@johnlaforte700 ALL spirits belong to God (Ezekiel 18:4) and therefore will Return to him at the appointed time he calls that spirit out. Scriptures show that the saved & unsaved are spiritually sleeping either peacefully or in agony. The Saints are resting in *3rd part of the heavenly heavens* while the Sinners are in agony of living in the *Pits of hell* waiting for their appointed time. Which is the 2nd death for the sinners. Let the scriptures speak to you...
Isaiah 38:18 For the grave cannot praise you, death cannot celebrate you: they that GO DOWN INTO THE PIT cannot hope for your truth.
Psalm 115:17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
Isaiah 57:21 There is no peace, says my God, to the wicked.
Ezekiel 32:18 Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the *lower parts of the earth* with them that go DOWN INTO THE PIT.
Numbers 16:30 But if the LORD makes a new thing, and the earth opens its mouth, and swallows them up, with all that belongs unto them, and they *GO DOWN ALIVE INTO THE PIT* then you will understand that these men have provoked the LORD.
Proverbs 4:14-16 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. For they SLEEP NOT, except they have done mischief; and *THEIR SLEEP IS TAKEN AWAY*
Job 24:19 Drought & heat consume the snow waters: so does the grave to those which have sinned.
2 Kings 22:20 Behold therefore, I will gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered into your grave in PEACE… (RIP for the Saints)
Psalm 30:3 O LORD, you have brought up my soul from the grave: you have kept me alive, that I should not GO DOWN TO THE PIT.
Charlene שרלין no further conversation necessary
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Im black and grew up attending a church established by slaves in my family before the civil war. The building still exists and bricked. The church still exists. Shout out to pooles grove missionary baptist church in woodville, nc
Question for you and sorry this isn't meant for this site but cannot contact you in another other way BUT with that said...why do Blacks believe in God so much? As your ancestor was a slave from Africa with no religion during the late 1600's when the Spanish first began bringing slaves to America then other low life's began doing the same from America and all around the world. England sent their colored to America / owned by England at the time to clarify.... I do all kinds of research and am baffled by how dedicated African Americans are with our God...please help me understand. Forgive me if I've insulted you and other's. I need enlightened.
@@barbaraherron3796 im not insulted. U havent done ur done diligence. Its urs a lil arrogance on ur part. All man had a religion. If u study ur bible and history alongside it, africa was visited by apostles. One died on the continent. Ethiopia has been a Christian nation forever (coptic christianity). There were also jews that lived in ethiopia. Jews and christians worshipped the same God. Zipporah and her father worshipped God and were definitely black. Thats even before Christ. Remember the tower of babylon? When the people were scattered, they were scattered thruout the earth. U see, on the continent of africa, its not about race with black people-its about tribes. And all pagans european, black, asian, american worshipped the same demons/gods that nimrod constructed. Lets not forget that europe is REAL close to africa. REAL close. So when Christianity ride from jerusalem thru what we NOW call the middle east thru india, asia, AFRICA, and europe-hiw can it not touch us in west africa down to south africa? We all traded together.
Lol. Im still giggling that u thought we had no religion. We did. The same as caucasians- a pagan one from nimrod full of witchcraft and sorcery (which europeans, africans, pacific islanders, and asians STILL practice)
@@barbaraherron3796 i also need to mention that since u said "our God".....if u are a real believer in Christ, u would know that Iam belonged at first to the jews who werent european. Then with Christ , gentiles (nonjews) were allowed to belong to him. And if u are a follower of Christ, that means that God called u to follow Him. And uf i am correct, there was an african in scripture that phillip spoke to an african and that eunuch followed Christ. Before Christ, u had to become part of the israel to serve God. There were other peoples in the world (ex. Samaritans that repped God also). After Christ, His word spread thru europe, asia, africa, and there were converts. Dont forget about trade routes. Africa traded with the other continents. People moved around. How could we not know about the great Iam? And what did God do for us? He delivered us in 1975 across the united states (jim crow wasnt finished until about 1975. Supposed to be earlier but u know how people are. And im not speaking of just the south).
@@barbaraherron3796 Why do you think there was no religion in Africa? What are you talking about?
@@ertfgghhhh Thank you for educating this lady, as I am white, it may not be deemed appropriate to do it!
That grave that has born a slave and died a free man wow that made me cry 😭 xx very powerful message xx 😘 xx
My family
Your family ?
Born a slave, died a free man. Thank you for touching it so gently!
I want to commend you for the dignity and respect that you give to these forgotten and solemn places. Someday I hope, after I'm gone, that there will be someone like you that will still give a thought to who I was and the life I lived. You are, in my humble opinion, a person who is deserving of more praise and support in all of your "Sidestep Adventures." I am proud and honored to be able to share these adventures with you.
Amen
I really enjoy Roberts videos. I’m glad I found this channel. On another note.. yes, the spirits were aware of your presence at the cemetery. You were being watched, your instinct was right. I could feel it while watching this. They mean you no harm. It’s the alive ones you have to be concerned about. I think someone- alive.. was watching you explore. Next time, bring your usual companions .
@@dhurley8522 I don't believe in souls left behind to watch over us. When the soul leaves the body, it is done. All that is left is a worn out body, a soul cover. I think many people feel this way and it's the reason cemeteries become abandoned. There's no one there.
@@dhurley8522 Not according to the bible.
Ecclesiastes 9:5,6 For the living know that they will die: but the *DEAD KNOW NOT ANYTHING* neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, their hatred, and their envy, is *now perished* neither have they any more a portion forever in anything that is done under the sun.
Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will *perish* and the hope of unjust men perish.
David Dunn...well said
I can't help but think that maybe the church died when the Reverend did. Fascinating place!
That was my first thought too.
@@myleneh1916 , mine too.
I bet when the Pastor died in 2013 they couldn’t find another one and the church passed into history at that point. Love that you set that down facing stone upright so people could read her name. Shows great respect.
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Yes, being FREE is the best feeling....ever....
Nobody is free. It's an illusion.
"Free" is not being bound by contracts.
"Free" is not paying taxes.
"Free" is not being forcefully man handled by officers of a corporation.
"Free" is not receiving letters mandating you to pay a debt.
"Free" is not paying for power.
"Free" is not paying for water.
"Free" is not paying for fuel.
"Free" is being able to travel freely at will without a "passport" license.
"Free" is not having to hold a driving license to travel in a carriage (car).
Too much to go in to now, it takes a lot of research but it stems back to the very first trust created thousands of years ago. It was fully implemented when they stole everyone's gold in 1933. Since then we've been using debt to pay for things.
Things to research;
Legal name fraud.
Birth certificate fraud.
Justinian Deception.
@@gavmedia5674 You sure do have a point!
I so appreciate the dignity and respect you give these people, gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your meaningful work. Sunrise and Sunset, such beautiful sentiments of a life well lived.
Lizzie Clayton lived to be a 112 years old! Goodness me.
NorthWest Firefighter My Thoughts Exactly!
If you mean Dilsian Clayton, she died at age 43. Born 1864,Died 1907. If you mean Lizzie Clayton Johnson, my old eyes read that DOB as 1871, not 1851. Pretty darn old, but not 112.
Lizzie was born in 1871, not 1851. She died in 1963, which would make her 92, not 112.
Still a ripe old age.
life is only loaned not owned
esechucote52 love this
That's right
Love this quote
When you feel creeped out just say “Hi, and tell the spirits who you are and what you are doing and that you are not there to disturb them.” You won’t feel weird after. Trust.
They can't hear you they're dead.
WHAT? Read Ecclesiastes 9:5-10. The dead know nothing.
Tiffanee Niitsu talking a lil crazy
@@AVengefulSoul no it makes u a scammer u exploit peoples emotions for money and don't give a toss about any of it
madisonkai Then the ghost likes you & follows you home.
It's like time stopped in that little area. It would be nice to try to find some of the remaining families, oh the stories you could hear especially the slave, so sad. Glad you gave them some recognition Robert.
Really great video! The inside of the church looked pretty well kept. If it is abandoned, it probably hasn't been very long ago. The graveyard also appears to be visited recently. Loved how you paid respect to the man who was born a slave and died a free man. I wish there was some way we could honor them all for what they went through. Thanks for another great video!
May they all rest in peace. Such a beautiful Church yard so peaceful.
Seeing the slave to free man's grave brings tears to my eyes. I would love to know his story. He went from indescribable sadness, I was going to say, to overwhelming joy. But, he was probably never totally free. I pray his life ended better then it began.
I have tried to edit this twice and it didn't work.
I would love to know the story of that Church! Thank you for your kindness!
Me too. November 2020
You show such respect and care for these dear people.
Sunrise, Sunset what a beautiful way to describe a life.
Feeling creeped out was probably an instinct. I am a big believer in "gut instincts" you're braver than i am. As fascinating as old cemeteries are i would have left.
I feel like they’re always hiding anything related to slavery! My husbands family was along with others at the Keith Plantation in cherokee county, Canton, Georgia. The house is still there!! Different owners but no one wants to convince anyone to save it. That was a HUGE slave owner and a lot of awesome stories attached to all of them! The master actually gave Philip Keith hundreds of acres of land and that’s what had created the Pea Ridge and nineteen community off of Hwy 140 Waleska. (Black and native Indians) A lot of the families are still there and still effected by a lot of what happened over the years.
Also... you have a Good heart with what your doing! My husband and I have cleaned up two slave cemeteries in the same county. Hickory Log And Zion Saint Paul. I get a certain feeling when I’m doing them justice! I feel it’s always a lumber company or a power company that always buys the land around old black churches. Maybe to just to do away with the history.
You are right on all counts, out west its the lumber company that put their gates and locks you out away from history to where it decays back to the earth. And youth know nothing of what took place, because we know their not going to write it down for people to read. I think they are ashamed of themselves for what happened.
If they stopped and looked at history, the slaves worked hard to start this country
@@sherrilee230 Yes, no doubt!
That is so dam sad!!!!!
These major corporations want to do away with all history so nobody finds out the truth.
So true! I live in Valdosta, Georgia but my family were slaves in brooks county Georgia, aka quitman Georgia! They keep deep secrets!
Robert, the True Love you show people you dont know and have never met by caring for their graves and by speaking their names is wonderful. God bless you and your work.
You’re a good hearted man, Respect to you.
I thank u for finding the lost love ones of whoever, no one has ever done this before.
That is an old African American church and cemetery... And thank you for cleaning the tree branches off that grave.. It makes me very upset to see a cemetery not being taken care of... I have been to hundreds and hundreds of cemeteries in my life and i always clean them up, put flowers back on the graves and fix the stones if they have fallen over...I was taught you respect the dead...
I feel maybe because of the spirits, their presence can be strong. I don’t know that’s what I believe in. Love the video!
I think that's due to God......
I just went to Find A Grave and this cemetery is listed. There are 29 graves listed.
Today was the first time I have watched one of your videos. Whoever raised you, raised you right. I have lost 4 children. I'm very touched by your kindness. My middle son was murdered in 2015 and i haven't had a memorial for him. I hope one day someone will walk by his grave and be as kind as you. Thank you so very much for sharing. Much love from Washington state.
Another fantastic video my friend! You are so respectful and I love the fact that you are sharing the names of these people with the world. Nobody deserves to be forgotten but unfortunately it’s usually “out of sight, out of mind”. Thanks for letting these people be “seen” once again.
Robert- in case you were worried, the “super uneasy feeling” did not translate through the camera. You looked calm and so did the Church/cemetery... but then again, the summer sun, cicada, and green leaves helped deliver beauty. ✌🏻
I like the fact you took time to straighten up the tombstones...Great Video!
Wow, found your vids 30 minutes ago,,, Im hooked now. What you are doing is fantastic , thank you, i feel humbled that a total stranger works as you do to ensure they are not forgotten, (even if they are by their decendents)), Thank you for you time and hard work, such a pleasure to watch as you transform the hidden resting places x
What a time to live in when I can sit in one corner of the world and watch a video of the graves of people who lived and died long ago in another far off corner of the world. Appreciate the work you guys do. Love from India.
I am seeing more of the small older churches closing their doors as the younger generations want the bigger flashier churches! I don't mean it in a bad way but it has a lot to do with what the church has to offer. I am a millennial but I prefer small churches , my siblings all prefer larger churches, and mega churches.
T.A. Brown :THE WORLD HAVE CREPT INSIDE THE CHURCH. THE BOUNDARIES AND FOUNDATION HAVE BEEN MOVED BACK. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO SIT IN THE CHURCH THAT MY ANCESTORS SLAVES HELP BUILD. KEEP YOUR FAITH AND WALK BY IT. YOU ARE ALREADY BLESSED AMEN
T.A. Brown even many of the bigger churches are closing their doors, the upkeep is just too expensive.
@@ceciliag2929 not around here they are adding services some are up to 4 Sunday morning sermons !
Honestly some dirt roads in the south can give you eery feelings, I completely I understand
Alot of bad things happened for alot of years in the Deep South. That stays in the Land. The "Vibe" is that pain and suffering that will never be healed .
When the birds get loud pay attention. It is a warning something is nearby and it is not friendly.
What are the birds experiencing? to give warning?
@@angierucker5505 Do you have a open mind. Do you believe we are not the only species on this earth or beyond. ??????!!!!!!
@@lmf7436 No I do not believe we are the ones.. I just thought you know something I don't & i want in on it.....😂
@@angierucker5505There is so much unseen out there. The birds are warning you of a evil presence. Think the movie Predator, think the Thin Man, think Shadows. Think aliens and more not just bigfoot. Crows are great at warning you. Crows are very smart birds. If you are out at night and a bird sounds a alarm double time it to get to safety. As birds are suppose to be resting at night but they sense things we dont.
Got' cha!! 👌
You should pay attention to the feelings you get. I have saved myself several times by doing that.
I'd like to hear a situation you encountered
That's the truth! I've raised my kids telling them to always trust your gut and the feelings that wash over you. It'll keep you safer then ignore them.
Your videos are great. You show such respect n caring to those gone. Cleaning off the graves, reerecting their stones. Keep up the great videos. Sometimes it brings tears to my eyes.
I love how you “read” the inscriptions with your fingers Robert...you always manage to work out most of what’s inscribed, no matter how old.
It’s a shame the church doesn’t appear used any more, but perhaps the local population has dispersed so much there aren’t enough folk.
Love your adventures...living here in the U.K. I get to travel all round interesting places with you and your friends, for which I thank you all.
Love from across the pond! Helen 😘🙋♀️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☕️☕️
That church holds some memories..looks like someone is maintaining it..enjoying your channel
Obituary
The Home Going service for Rev. Johnnie Frank Beauford will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Lumpkin, Georgia. The burial service will follow at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Omaha, Georgia. Visitation will be held for family and friends on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at T.V. Williams Funeral Home.
It's awesome that pass members were still buried there. Evidently they were not still worshipping there. I am a big fan of Find A Grave. That is a great on-line site to locate lost deceased family/friends.
Shows how precious life is 😭once you're in the ground that's it you're gone... For these individuals who suffered such distress and torture I wouldn't be surprised if their spirits never moved on... Great video... Very respectful
"Died a free man" those are sweet words!! Even do it was long ago, I feel so happy for him! I don't know why but when you read that tomb, I felt his happiness the day he was finally free!
I came across one of his video's a short while ago and ever since I've been hooked. Sometimes I watch these and I can't help but get a little choked up inside and then there are times I just want to give Robert a hug. So sad to see so many sacred places in such a state of disarray and neglect. Bless you, Robert, for shedding light on these lost souls.
A return visit would be great! ❤️
Only if Robert starts saving this cemetery from being destroyed..... that arrowhead will do the trick. Native American Artifacts will do it....
I’ll try to make it back, that was a unique area. I’d like to explore there some more. There are so many places I either want to go film or want to return to.
Thank you for another great adventure. This place was eerily beautiful.. I love seeing parts of America through your eyes. Much love from New Zealand x Victoria.
This was so beautiful Robert, thank you so much.
Beautiful church n location. Thanks for another peaceful adventure... 💕🤓
It's rare that I ever put notifications on for uploads from TH-cam channels, but, you've been added to the list. I can't get enough of your videos.
Creepy I’m from A dry rural area of Mississippi called Kilmichael Mississippi and these types of churches are found in our town and as I can tell by the sounds of crickets in the background it’s getting ready to be dark soon and I tell you the truth YOU DONT wanna be caught alone after dark There are NO street lights on those back roads and finding your way out the country will be an adventure... It will be pitch Black SOON! and It is NO FUN... my great great grand mother used to tell us stories about those back roads and she witnessed strange things in those parts..
What did she see? I'm always interested in strange things and I love the stories the old people tell.
I love your videos. There is so much history in old cemeteries. I like walking through them and trying to put it all together. Keep up the interesting journey chronicling history.
That creepiness you felt in the cemetery could have been the old sentinels (angels) standing watch. Another TH-camr from Miami, Miami Ghost Chronicles, had gone to a couple of cemeteries near where I grew up in Florida and had made mention of them. She was in Okeechobee County. Pretty countryside but not as desolate as where you were.
Thank you for lifting those stones back and for cleaning the broken branches from the dead tree. These videos just amaze me that there are families that are forgotten in death.
I love the fact, that through these documentaries, none of these souls will be forgotten. Thank you for preserving their names for future generations.
I found your page just roaming TH-cam. I watched a few of your videos and became hooked and subscribed. I love the respect you have for history and the dead. The world would be a better place with people like yourself. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Loving these videos, thank you for doing this. I live in Massachusetts and love visiting the cemeteries that are found in the lost unusual of places. I really wish people would consider donating their time to help take care a part of our past..
Maybe church stopped in 2013 when that last reverend/preacher died from grave earlier in video?
I like where it said sun raise and sun set. That is very different neat little place. Hope it does not go the way others have. Forgotten and lost thanks Robert
Such a beautiful location. I was thinking at first that the church was abandoned but after seeing the inside, it looks like it’s alive and well.
Thank you very much for sharing the history😊 Wow that's a fantastic view!!! The church looks nice inside⛪
You have such beautiful history all around you! I’m so jealous. Thank you for sharing.
Incredible video, brought me to tears, this is your best one yet. Just amazing. Hope they don't destroy the church or cemetary. What you felt was the spirits there of the people. I love Cemeteries, I like reading the headstones. Wandering what kind of people they were back then.
Thank you for posting ♥️
I love this channel. I am sitting very close to where y'all do a lot of your adventuring and I have recognized several spots. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for shareing they all had a story.Those two trees look like a picture frame.
So peaceful but definitely seems to have an atmosphere about it. Great find. Xx
I love watching these stories. I appreciate the respect you have for them. Bless you.
i love that you visit these old graveyards!
Thanks for taking me along on the tour... I too like to visit cemeteries.
I just came upon your video, it is very interesting to watch it , listening to your narration. Thank you for being so respectful to those gone.
My guess is that when the good Reverend passed in 2013 they stopped using this church (since that was the most current date on the headstones). Thank you for remembering the lovely man who was born a slave and died A FREE MAN.
It looks like he has descendants who remember him as well, come to his grave site, as those artificial flowers that were left there have not deteriorated very much. He must have been very much loved. Its very nice to see.
Robert, I enjoy watching your videos. I enjoy exploring country roads and old cemeteries, so I absolutely love the fact, that I get to tag along with you by video. You are a brave soul to go off by yourself for people like me. I pray that God watches over and protects you from all harm! Can’t wait until your next road adventure. Thanks
My mom's passion was old houses and she used to take us on day trips in the Old South. But along the way we used to visit many old cemeteries too. There were always interesting stories among the gravestones. I still love the quiet and mysterious atmosphere of old cemeteries. Love this video!
Thanks for another amazing video 👍
This is random, but I’ve always been fascinated with various dates, I truly appreciate you showing as many legible. I subscribed! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing.That grave was awesome to see during this Black History Month.💜
Just love your videos. Used to visit family cemeteries with my grandmother. I'm disabled and mostly stuck at home. So like
watching these adventures. Like that you have and show so much respect.
AMAZING video. This video touched me.
love watching you all explore. want to get out there and do it myself as soon as weather warms. Thank you all so much.
Ya know I saw once in another TH-cam video that to see the dates-you rub a little bit of shaving cream on to it...scrap it off with a plastic spatula/plastic putty knife (so as not to scratch the headstone) and what’s left of it will fill into the names, dates, etc....and then carry a bottle of water or spray bottle of water to rinse it off! No harm, no foul!
Thank you for keeping the memories of these people alive. 👍👍
That was strange but I don't feel there was any ghost. I just think you need to worry about the the live people. That is who I would be worried about and there shotgun.
For sure!
@@AdventuresIntoHistory what part of georgia are you in it's beautiful country thanks for the awesome video
Wow Robert! This is so important that we don’t forget these people that had so little. Great video
Thank you for sharing your adventures x
The Slave Grave and the one where stamping back to front, most interesting. About you feeling ill at ease, we just don't know an open mind is a wonderful thing. Thanks for peeking into Church. I yelled out to do that and you must have heard me.
I love visiting old cemeteries and to see the names of those who passed on. Great video.
That one powerful headstone of the man who was born a slave but died free really touched me. The birth dates were right for many of those buried there to have been slaves. Thank you for bringing attention to these sacred places and for your gentleness and respect with the graves. I love that you say their names aloud, so they are not forgotten.
Thanks again for sharing your story and I love you so much
Really great video. Beautiful Church. Thank you for sharing
Ohh wow! Was wondering if the Georgia state will plough threw the area in time, to build new houses in that area?! It would as very sad if they remove the head stones & leave the bodies behind?! Coz it wouldn't be the first time stuff like that has happened before! Apart from that I have really enjoyed your vid!
Sadly ... I've seen that happen!
Your right it is sad, when people start doing that, where is the respect, they care for the living to get the.money more than what they do for the dead!
That is why when I go I will be cremated and my ashes will be dumped into Lake Meade. Overtime, It seems there is little respect for ones resting place as evidenced by the lake of care of old cemetaries.
Totally agree with you John, also don't like the thought of worms & other creepy crawlies eating me! Yuk
Some counties, states, etc. have laws that require old cemeteries be relocated "intact" meaning headstones and the deceased remain together. Occasionally unmarked graves are found during the leveling of land and all work ceases until there is a search for more unmarked graves, etc.. I think most of the unmarked graves are 1800s and very early 1900s.
This was a very powerful and moving visit to this beautiful church and cemetery . Thank you for attempting to right the stones that have fallen over . Blessing to you !
Thank you for sharing this old cemetery and church. And yes that old road gives me the creeps and I'm not even there.
People need to be more ProActive with old cemeteries like this...don't just post....do something. Weed eat, cut down that tree, do research, find out about that church in your local library. Research is very rewarding.
Loved this video. Don't know how you ended up in my feed, but, very grateful it did. I love looking around old cemeteries. Some of my favourite sounds are gravel and natural debris underfoot. Was so relaxed listening, I nearly feel asleep 🙄❤🕊🌹🇦🇺 blessing to you, now going to watch more of your vids..oh and subbing too😊🙏🥰
You are a very respectful person, I too like to visit old cemeteries, I like your voice and I like listening to you as you explain things. Thank you for sharing and God BLESS You.
What a neat, unique church and video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks again for sharing your story
Greetings fro Pennsylvania, I found your channel and subscribed as well...I really enjoy watching you and the adventures. I love to explore too. Take care
What a lovely little cemetery. Really enjoyed that. Shame you couldn’t see inside Church or house. Thanks so much for taking me along just loved it
Robert, Brian and Cody. I hold a high deal of respect and regard for you. You take your own time to clean-up these Cemeteries. I am certain the spirits of those resting there love and appreciate what you do. I know I do. I am always picking up trash at the Methodist Cemetery up the road. I've made quite a few friends there. I can speak to the departed. The children, especially are drawn to me. So it's more special when you can actually communicate with those resting. But even if it's not something you can do, or it's simply not your thing, the spirits will appreciate that someone out there cares enough to spiffy up their resting places. It's very sad that some Cemeteries are forgotten about. Thank you so much.
~ Tiffanee from Oregon ~
Thank you for the care that you’ve shown to them.