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I agree. To find out about all the families who have loved ones buried there would be amazing. I have not looked on find a grave, but that's coming up soon.
That Virginia creeper will destroy Mrs. Flowers' tombstone. James applied for presidential amnesty on May 29, 1865. It was recorded on August 31, 1865. James died of genital and urinary disease in La Grange, Troupe Co., GA. He married Phyllis Waller on 17 Feb 1827 in Hancock County, GA. Perhaps having his amnesty accepted early during Reconstruction, he may have been able to conduct business with carpetbaggers and thus have enough cash for these magnificent tombstones.
Robert and Robert great video the name of the cemetery is the Traylor Johnson Cemetery the rest of the graves have their names on their stones so I didn't put up the list. P/S as you say I not putting up the location as well. I know from the old Pioneer cemetery that I work on in hamilton Ohio when the Erie Canalway the Marble was also a popular choice for headstones in Greece. As with sculptured art, which is perhaps one of the most recognizable traits of Greek history, marble was sought out for memorial uses because of its ethereal beauty. However, eventually, it was discovered that marble was not as ideal for memorialization purposes because of the softness of the stone. When exposed to the direct elements, the stone wore down rather quickly and any inscribed information became more and more difficult to discern. We also now know that acid rain can cause severe and irreparable damage to poorer grades of marble. During the Victorian period, granite becomes a popular material to use for headstones for many reasons. The variety of colors and crystalline textures, in addition to the durability, make granite an ideal choice for headstones. Dorset Vermont, possibly the first marble quarry in America, began operations in 1785.
Marble doesn't stand up well in a less than pristine environment. Many maternal relatives are buried in Pittsburgh cemeteries and marble gravestones aren't in especially good shape.
@@beerybill you very right about that lucky for me back in 1976-1979 I found a man who had a book on all the graves out there he great grandfather and his friend bought the land for the church and cemetery
Enjoyed being with you and Other Robert in this beautiful old cemetery. The engravings were beautiful to see and the monuments were impressive. Thank you.
This cemetery l feel is holding some interesting stories within its walls! Why would the mother of Charles be in the corner on her own without any dates and not near her family?? What type of cemetery is this?? As you both said it could be community or a large family. Something doesn’t seem quite right within those walls……. Thankyou for another great video!
Fascinating! And I had to go back to get the Flowers family names, want to research them further. Interesting name for their daughter, too, Balsorb. Never heard of that before. Cool video! *Update: Don't know if you all looked up James Flowers but I did. Lots of interesting info on him.
Boy all I have to say is I think that family that had the big stone wall around their site had a lot of money a whole lot of money for their day but it was pretty cool graveyard can't wait to see more of ✌️👍
What a beautiful resting spot y'all found. Loved the walls and monuments. GOD fearing ppl lived there and will be glad to meet and see them in glory land 💗🕊️
Most important stone that came to this country came from Italy. I used to do tours in one of our National Parks which had lots of old structures all the marble was from Italy.
I saw on the TV program the "View" that they talking about a movie being done about the "Mobleys" of Georgia with Whoopie Goldberg. I think the movie is about the murder of the boy you talked about whose grave was in the graveyard beside the Mobleys Church. It will be exciting to see the movie after you and the other Robert showed the graves and talked about the murder. Thanks for sharing!!!!
I just recently discovered your channel and I wanted you to know how much I have enjoyed watching your videos. I especially love it when you read the headstones. Speaking their names brings them to life again. It's really beautiful ❤️
I believe the classes hands on a tombstone is an additional indication of a Civil War Veteran. It symbolizes unity between North and South. The timeframe of that grave matches up so it could be right. Thanks for another awesome video and stay safe.❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of my ancestors in Georgia has a very fancy headstone too, so fancy I have seen it come up on Instagram and somebody even did a blog post on it. The lady that passed away was from the Civil War era and Post Civil War era. The patriarch of the family, my 3rd Great Grandfather, was a doctor. I believe the stone used was imported from Italy - so I believe some headstones back then in Georgia were imported from Europe.
The deceased children with simple, even home-made headstones or markers were no less loved by their grieving parents. The ones that speak to me the most are those that are hand carved into stone or cement. They tell a story of hard times, loss and sorrow. Something I can relate to.
It's definately an extended family and friends cemetery. Here's some basic research I was able to come up with. Col. John Ransom (aged 18) lived with Col. James M. Flowers and his wife Phyllis in the 1860's. Col. Floweres was a large wealthy land owner. Col Ransom married Sarah Jane Freeman on Sep. 14th, 1865 after he mustered out of the CSA. I'm not 100% sure but it looks as if Col. Ransom was imprisoned during the war and then was part of a prisoner swap. Anna J Herndan, Martha L Hardy and Georgia Ann McKinnley were all daughters of Charles & Rachel Freemam. Martha Elizbeth Ransom married Henry R Newsome. The Newsome family were a local family. They were "extremely" wealthy land owners/farmers. The 1860 Tax Census shows their worth to be over $75,000 ($1.5 million in today's money). FYI: Phyllis Flowers, widow of Col. Flowers, lived with the Newsome family after her husband's death.
Thank you both for giving your time to clearing off many of these tomb stones. I just understand why can’t someone at least make an effort to maintain some up keep in that’s cemeteries. This one had a lot of ornate stones that were really nice looking. See ya when you get your battery charged. ♥️😊👍👍🐶
The monument was most likely erected several years later. It takes time to create something this epic. What a beautiful monument. Thank you Robert for sharing this.
Hello guys sorry late for great video love to see you love the old historry and old graveyards i m learning so much from you thank you love from croatia
Wow! What beautiful monuments! It is interesting trying to figure out how they could afford such expensive stones after living through the war. They must have been very intelligent to recover from the devastating times.
I recently searched a lone cemetery here in eastern Wisconsin, the earliest graves are from the 1850s and are written in German, only thing I could make out on some was the dates of birth and death. I’m addicted to your channel, that’s why I go out and search old cemeteries up here in Wisconsin!
What beautiful monuments they were. The cemetery was just awesome.. love the gentle ways you use to unearth some stones. You are both so respectful. Thank you so much. Please stay safe and take care
What a cool roadside cemetery and surprisingly more taken care of them some of the others that you have found. It's amazing to see these great headstones from the 1800's all the weather and time they have endured. You both do such a great job in locating these great sites.
Im envious... I recently relocated to texas, due to divorce...I settled on texas for obvious reasons, BUT I had my heart set on Georgia...particularly Savanah.... I love history...these hidden familial cemeteries are a passion of mine.... most stones I can't figure out and it so frustrating.... I want to know their story and give them a voice.... yes, the south is very masonic....to put it nicely
@@McRambleOn all of my replies are deleted... that said,I do know of these places, but they tie into what I try to avoidd (unless I can tie it into defying the lies)...I'm sure this will be deleted...not by my hand
Could they be related to the founders of Flowers Foods in Thomasville Georgia? (Listed as FLO on the NYSE) It was founded in 1919, so these could be relatives of the previous generation.
I live in Georgia and would love to visit some of these cemeteries. I told my husband that I wanted an old fashioned tombstone like some of these. I know the cost would be outrageous. I hate the modern headstones as they have no character, and they all look the same. Thank you for the wonderful videos.
Thank you Robert and Robert! I so enjoy your adventures and seeing all the old cemeteries you find and share! I am addicted to your adventures! This one was an awesome discovery!
Hi Robert and Robert wow I see that cemetery is taken care of to some point, thank you so much for sharing and please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends
Aaaaaaaahhh! To be continued! Aside from that, I posilutely LOVE that first memorial. His wife was definitely personally involved it its creation, and I'd love to know who created it. Wow.
At the 2:15 the sculpting is really incredible. One can see the sewing line detail in the handcuffs. Thanks for sharing! ^_^ (the whole video, I mean, not just that, LOL, I just would like to talk about this detailing I noticed).
What beautiful monuments the art work is beautiful. So sad the little girl passed so young, they must have loved her very much seeing her monument is so touching.
I have seen many answers to the hand clasping, another for hand in hand for marriage. Although she wasn't buried with her husband, they were married. If you notice the hand on the left had a mans wrist cuff, the one on the right had the wrist cuff of a woman's garment. Good to see the team Robert's back together.
Wonderful Old Cemetery in the Country. Some of those very Tall Stones are awesome. I know back in the days when they were purchased they cost a pretty penny or two. Was there a name on the Cemetery? I'm with the person who said "Further Research would be awesome. Thank you for sharing this Video.
Really cool monuments here…
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Old Robert is getting cantankerous in his advancing years isn't he lol
That block wall looks like it has siloettes on it.
What camera do you use?
Is part 2 name the same?
I agree. To find out about all the families who have loved ones buried there would be amazing. I have not looked on find a grave, but that's coming up soon.
I think this is one place where a little research may prove a very interesting story.
I think so too Diane 🤔👍
@@donaldmalak8261 Same here, Donald and Diane ;-)
That Virginia creeper will destroy Mrs. Flowers' tombstone. James applied for presidential amnesty on May 29, 1865. It was recorded on August 31, 1865. James died of genital and urinary disease in La Grange, Troupe Co., GA. He married Phyllis Waller on 17 Feb 1827 in Hancock County, GA. Perhaps having his amnesty accepted early during Reconstruction, he may have been able to conduct business with carpetbaggers and thus have enough cash for these magnificent tombstones.
I love the walled in ones. I know this may seem strange to some, but I find them cozy and comfortable somehow.🐝❤️🤗
Phenomenal. And that "other Robert" is a hoot. I bet the "other Robert" gets more done by accident than most folks do on purpose.
Lol!
The most beautiful monuments you have ever shown. A wonderful, peaceful place in the nature, with longgone people still awaiting the Lord.
Robert and Robert great video the name of the cemetery is the Traylor Johnson Cemetery the rest of the graves have their names on their stones so I didn't put up the list. P/S as you say I not putting up the location as well. I know from the old Pioneer cemetery that I work on in hamilton Ohio when the Erie Canalway the Marble was also a popular choice for headstones in Greece. As with sculptured art, which is perhaps one of the most recognizable traits of Greek history, marble was sought out for memorial uses because of its ethereal beauty. However, eventually, it was discovered that marble was not as ideal for memorialization purposes because of the softness of the stone. When exposed to the direct elements, the stone wore down rather quickly and any inscribed information became more and more difficult to discern. We also now know that acid rain can cause severe and irreparable damage to poorer grades of marble. During the Victorian period, granite becomes a popular material to use for headstones for many reasons. The variety of colors and crystalline textures, in addition to the durability, make granite an ideal choice for headstones. Dorset Vermont, possibly the first marble quarry in America, began operations in 1785.
Marble doesn't stand up well in a less than pristine environment. Many maternal relatives are buried in Pittsburgh cemeteries and marble gravestones aren't in especially good shape.
@@beerybill you very right about that lucky for me back in 1976-1979 I found a man who had a book on all the graves out there he great grandfather and his friend bought the land for the church and cemetery
Enjoyed being with you and Other Robert in this beautiful old cemetery. The engravings were beautiful to see and the monuments were impressive. Thank you.
I am in shock that those beautiful monuments have not been vandalized or completely destroyed by now!
This cemetery l feel is holding some interesting stories within its walls! Why would the mother of Charles be in the corner on her own without any dates and not near her family?? What type of cemetery is this?? As you both said it could be community or a large family. Something doesn’t seem quite right within those walls…….
Thankyou for another great video!
I truly love the old cemetary videos! The history alone is worth a fortune. Thank you. 💋🇺🇸🎃🍂
I believe someone in the first section had the middle name freeman, so it may be extended family. Beautiful graveyard. Absolutely gorgeous monuments.
Fascinating! And I had to go back to get the Flowers family names, want to research them further. Interesting name for their daughter, too, Balsorb. Never heard of that before. Cool video! *Update: Don't know if you all looked up James Flowers but I did. Lots of interesting info on him.
This cemetery has to be one of the prettier ones you visited. RIP 🧡
Boy all I have to say is I think that family that had the big stone wall around their site had a lot of money a whole lot of money for their day but it was pretty cool graveyard can't wait to see more of ✌️👍
What a beautiful resting spot y'all found. Loved the walls and monuments. GOD fearing ppl lived there and will be glad to meet and see them in glory land 💗🕊️
I've heard the name Flowers somewhere in history I think. A study on this cemetery might be interesting. Loved the adventure. Thanks,
God bless 💖
Wow, some beautiful monuments. Beautiful old cemetery.
Most important stone that came to this country came from Italy. I used to do tours in one of our National Parks which had lots of old structures all the marble was from Italy.
Loved the first headstones. So much work must have gone into those.
I find these videos so interesting , i love coming along on your adventures .
I saw on the TV program the "View" that they talking about a movie being done about the "Mobleys" of Georgia with Whoopie Goldberg. I think the movie is about the murder of the boy you talked about whose grave was in the graveyard beside the Mobleys Church. It will be exciting to see the movie after you and the other Robert showed the graves and talked about the murder. Thanks for sharing!!!!
I just recently discovered your channel and I wanted you to know how much I have enjoyed watching your videos. I especially love it when you read the headstones. Speaking their names brings them to life again. It's really beautiful ❤️
Really interesting cemetery this one looking forward to the continuation
Wow! Stunning monuments! Thanks for taking us with you.
Those monuments are stunning!!
The monuments are beautiful. Good stuff yall!
Oh my gosh, just an amazing Cemetery , just incredible.
The detail of that first monument is incredible.Check out the finger nails on the hands 🙌
Robert, if your near Thomasville Georgia it could be the Flowers who own the Flowers Bakery Company.
Those monuments are huge! Enjoyed the cemetery tour, and you remembered your flashlight!!
I believe the classes hands on a tombstone is an additional indication of a Civil War Veteran. It symbolizes unity between North and South. The timeframe of that grave matches up so it could be right.
Thanks for another awesome video and stay safe.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful! Thank you for taking us along.
Good to see you both interesting beautiful souls!❤️
Thank you for taking us along!
So many of these folks lived through the War Between the States. I'll always wish I knew what was going through their minds during that time.
One of my ancestors in Georgia has a very fancy headstone too, so fancy I have seen it come up on Instagram and somebody even did a blog post on it. The lady that passed away was from the Civil War era and Post Civil War era. The patriarch of the family, my 3rd Great Grandfather, was a doctor. I believe the stone used was imported from Italy - so I believe some headstones back then in Georgia were imported from Europe.
The deceased children with simple, even home-made headstones or markers were no less loved by their grieving parents. The ones that speak to me the most are those that are hand carved into stone or cement. They tell a story of hard times, loss and sorrow. Something I can relate to.
Very nice headstones there. Place is sort of kept up. Thank you, Gentlemen
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It's definately an extended family and friends cemetery. Here's some basic research I was able to come up with. Col. John Ransom (aged 18) lived with Col. James M. Flowers and his wife Phyllis in the 1860's. Col. Floweres was a large wealthy land owner. Col Ransom married Sarah Jane Freeman on Sep. 14th, 1865 after he mustered out of the CSA. I'm not 100% sure but it looks as if Col. Ransom was imprisoned during the war and then was part of a prisoner swap. Anna J Herndan, Martha L Hardy and Georgia Ann McKinnley were all daughters of Charles & Rachel Freemam.
Martha Elizbeth Ransom married Henry R Newsome. The Newsome family were a local family. They were "extremely" wealthy land owners/farmers. The 1860 Tax Census shows their worth to be over $75,000 ($1.5 million in today's money). FYI: Phyllis Flowers, widow of Col. Flowers, lived with the Newsome family after her husband's death.
Thank you both for giving your time to clearing off many of these tomb stones. I just understand why can’t someone at least make an effort to maintain some up keep in that’s cemeteries. This one had a lot of ornate stones that were really nice looking. See ya when you get your battery charged. ♥️😊👍👍🐶
I too, wonder why such a nice cemetery, isn't maintained by family, etc.?
@@Castleknight Perhaps because they are all gone?
The monument was most likely erected several years later. It takes time to create something this epic. What a beautiful monument. Thank you Robert for sharing this.
Wow that is amazing I’ve never seen a monument like that before on a grave site
Hello guys sorry late for great video love to see you love the old historry and old graveyards i m learning so much from you thank you love from croatia
Wow! What beautiful monuments! It is interesting trying to figure out how they could afford such expensive stones after living through the war. They must have been very intelligent to recover from the devastating times.
Love seeing these old headphones.
Beautiful rural graveyard, that part of Georgia was noted for cotton. Excellent monuments.
Shanking hands symbolizes the farewell to earth and welcome to Heaven.
Beautiful monuments. You boys do a great job. Why don't you bring a rake with you? May help your back.
Wow that monument is amazing !
Loved the video Robert and other Robert Thankyou
I recently searched a lone cemetery here in eastern Wisconsin, the earliest graves are from the 1850s and are written in German, only thing I could make out on some was the dates of birth and death. I’m addicted to your channel, that’s why I go out and search old cemeteries up here in Wisconsin!
Are there relatives of those people still living in that area?
It's entirely possible that Mr. Flowers built that monument for the eventual use of himself and his family shortly after his daughter's death.
Not out of the realm of possibility.
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What beautiful monuments they were. The cemetery was just awesome.. love the gentle ways you use to unearth some stones. You are both so respectful. Thank you so much. Please stay safe and take care
What a cool roadside cemetery and surprisingly more taken care of them some of the others that you have found. It's amazing to see these great headstones from the 1800's all the weather and time they have endured. You both do such a great job in locating these great sites.
Thank you for sharing. Old cemetaries are full of history and I love how your reason and figure out the history.
I love you know the parents and spouses are ingraved on these old stones. Love
Im envious... I recently relocated to texas, due to divorce...I settled on texas for obvious reasons, BUT I had my heart set on Georgia...particularly Savanah.... I love history...these hidden familial cemeteries are a passion of mine.... most stones I can't figure out and it so frustrating.... I want to know their story and give them a voice.... yes, the south is very masonic....to put it nicely
There’s old cemeteries in Texas too.
@@McRambleOn all of my replies are deleted... that said,I do know of these places, but they tie into what I try to avoidd (unless I can tie it into defying the lies)...I'm sure this will be deleted...not by my hand
I also live in Georgia. I love your channel. And learning the history behind the graveyards.
A very intriguing cemetery!
Could they be related to the founders of Flowers Foods in Thomasville Georgia? (Listed as FLO on the NYSE) It was founded in 1919, so these could be relatives of the previous generation.
I live in Georgia and would love to visit some of these cemeteries. I told my husband that I wanted an old fashioned tombstone like some of these. I know the cost would be outrageous. I hate the modern headstones as they have no character, and they all look the same. Thank you for the wonderful videos.
Thank you Robert and Robert! I so enjoy your adventures and seeing all the old cemeteries you find and share! I am addicted to your adventures! This one was an awesome discovery!
Hi Robert and Robert wow I see that cemetery is taken care of to some point, thank you so much for sharing and please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends
Love you videos of these old cemeteries.
Aaaaaaaahhh! To be continued!
Aside from that, I posilutely LOVE that first memorial. His wife was definitely personally involved it its creation, and I'd love to know who created it. Wow.
PS: You should have snipped the Virginia Creeper vine at the base.
Hands, Clasped - Farewells or the bond of marriage. Such a beautiful cemetery. Thank you for sharing. So peaceful.
Fascinating, thanks so much for your work and information.
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Glad you are recovered Robert. .
Blessed are the bereaved. Blessed be the parents who are humble and accepting of God even in the face of such inestimable loss.
Hey Roberts. Glad to be with ya today
Beautiful monuments
For the time, the monuments are amazing. Robert and Robert together again.
Aloha Robert & Robert! Beautiful! Thank you!
At the 2:15 the sculpting is really incredible. One can see the sewing line detail in the handcuffs. Thanks for sharing! ^_^ (the whole video, I mean, not just that, LOL, I just would like to talk about this detailing I noticed).
Really neat !!!Don't forget to look outside the walls to find the slave graves !!!
Uncomfortable statement....but definitely true!!
Love all the videos where the two Roberts team up for some great cemetery history!
Thanks to the two Roberts. God bless you.
Good to see you with the real other Robert!. What a beautiful cemetary.
What beautiful monuments the art work is beautiful. So sad the little girl passed so young, they must have loved her very much seeing her monument is so touching.
Thanks guys for another neat cemetery to see
Glad someone didn’t plant any wisteria in that cemetery back in the day!!!
So is Robert! Ha ha 🤣
Hey Roberts! Wow! Amazing!
Thank you for showing interesting information.
Wow! That was great. Thanks
I have seen many answers to the hand clasping, another for hand in hand for marriage. Although she wasn't buried with her husband, they were married. If you notice the hand on the left had a mans wrist cuff, the one on the right had the wrist cuff of a woman's garment. Good to see the team Robert's back together.
Thumb on the knuckle is a common Masonic handshake
Robert and other Robert you guys did a good job showing us this cemetery thanks enjoyed looking forward to the next episode. God bless take care
Hi Robert glad to see other robert with you the cemertery looks well look after by the way I like your caravan 🚐 😀 😊 Andrew south wales 👍 😀 🇬🇧
Robert and Robert, always the dynamic duo 😊😊 thank you so much for sharing guys.
Wonderful Old Cemetery in the Country. Some of those very Tall Stones are awesome. I know back in the days when they were purchased they cost a pretty penny or two. Was there a name on the Cemetery? I'm with the person who said "Further Research would be awesome. Thank you for sharing this Video.
You can feel the History here, love it. Great video my friend.
I really appreciate and enjoy your channels thank you so much I watch in hopes of maybe seeing my maternal grandmothers family Greene
I missed the other Robert!!! So glad he is back. I’m not sure if I missed it … are you two related?
Wow. Just a beautiful find.
Truly beautiful and recording History. Well done gentlemen.
Awesome cemetery!
So nice to see a close supportive family you are blessed
Howdy, loving everything you do in Texas.
Your showing people these wonderful old cemeteries is
Oh wow you got a lot of great videos I thought I had a big collection