This came from a friend. kemis
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC PICTURES OF THE CIVIL WAR
These pictures are WONDERFUL!!!! It is amazing how sharp they are;
Click here: The Civil War, Part 1: The Places - In Focus - The Atlantic
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[mailto:gamuscog-bounces@...]On Behalf Of Linda Kennedy
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 10:07 AM
Subject: [GAMUSCOG] Muscogee Genealogy Society 1940 Census program
The 1940 Census is being released to the public on April 2. In preparation,
The Muscogee Genealogical Society is hosting a program regarding that
census. Friends of the Libary is also hosting.
Ken Thomas, native Columbusite and noted genealogist along with Callie
McGinnis, Executive Director of the Society, will share their knowledge of
this census with us. Please join us at the Columbus Public Library, March
10, at 3:00 PM. We are all anxious to access this latest census so any
advance information will surely be helpful. The program is free.
Refreshments will be served.
Linda Kennedy
Does anyone have a record of the Clapp Cemetery Burials. That is to say a
survey of the Cemetery or official record identifying those buried and plot
locations in the Clapp Cemetery?
My Great Grand Parents obituaries indicate their burials at Clapp Cemetery they
are A.P and Elizabeth Lawhorn-Watley (Whatley)
I am thinking there must be an original record of burials somewhere. Is there a
record of the Clapp Cemetery creation, record of land purchase, stated purpose,
etc. Do we know if anyone is an appointed Official overseer of the property?
Who does the land belong to today?
My e-mail is jlorendorff@...
Thanks everyone! Janet
Many of us who have relatives buried there have been searching, but try
searching this forum/group. Lists have been posted of the buried in the Clapp
Cemetery that have been gleaned from newspapers and such.
Winston
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From: jlorendorff <jlorendorff@...>
To: ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 11:07 AM
Subject: [ClappCemetery] Clapp Cemetery - Official Records
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Does anyone have a record of the Clapp Cemetery Burials. That is to say a
survey of the Cemetery or official record identifying those buried and plot
locations in the Clapp Cemetery?
My Great Grand Parents obituaries indicate their burials at Clapp Cemetery they
are A.P and Elizabeth Lawhorn-Watley (Whatley)
I am thinking there must be an original record of burials somewhere. Is there a
record of the Clapp Cemetery creation, record of land purchase, stated purpose,
etc. Do we know if anyone is an appointed Official overseer of the property?
Who does the land belong to today?
My e-mail is jlorendorff@...
Thanks everyone! Janet
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Janet,
The cemetery was orginally 23 +/- acres. According to Georgia Power it's now
less than 2. Seems they didn't know it was a cemetery there. Yet in the late
70's GA Power officals told a Water Work employee, they had move the tombstones
for historical preservation.
We have a list that has been compliled by obits and family history. It is no
where near completion. We would like to gain ownership of what's left of the
cemetery. Plans are to mark all the know graves as a grave - we have no way of
determing who would be in that grave so we can't place a tombstone. But we will
do some sort of plack with all the know names listed and a place for new finds.
We want to honor as many as we can that were buried there.
If you would like, I can send a list to your email address of the people we have
id'd.
kemis massey
--- In ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com, "jlorendorff" <jlorendorff@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a record of the Clapp Cemetery Burials. That is to say a
survey of the Cemetery or official record identifying those buried and plot
locations in the Clapp Cemetery?
>
> My Great Grand Parents obituaries indicate their burials at Clapp Cemetery
they are A.P and Elizabeth Lawhorn-Watley (Whatley)
>
> I am thinking there must be an original record of burials somewhere. Is there
a record of the Clapp Cemetery creation, record of land purchase, stated
purpose, etc. Do we know if anyone is an appointed Official overseer of the
property? Who does the land belong to today?
>
> My e-mail is jlorendorff@...
>
> Thanks everyone! Janet
>
Thanks Winston and Remis for your response. Remis, when you have time please
send me the list of those who have been identified as being burried in the Clapp
Cemetery, I appreciate your efforts
Thanks, Jan
--- In ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com, "sobby" <sobbygenealogy@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Janet,
>
> The cemetery was orginally 23 +/- acres. According to Georgia Power it's now
less than 2. Seems they didn't know it was a cemetery there. Yet in the late
70's GA Power officals told a Water Work employee, they had move the tombstones
for historical preservation.
>
> We have a list that has been compliled by obits and family history. It is no
where near completion. We would like to gain ownership of what's left of the
cemetery. Plans are to mark all the know graves as a grave - we have no way of
determing who would be in that grave so we can't place a tombstone. But we will
do some sort of plack with all the know names listed and a place for new finds.
We want to honor as many as we can that were buried there.
>
> If you would like, I can send a list to your email address of the people we
have id'd.
>
> kemis massey
>
> --- In ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com, "jlorendorff" <jlorendorff@> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have a record of the Clapp Cemetery Burials. That is to say a
survey of the Cemetery or official record identifying those buried and plot
locations in the Clapp Cemetery?
> >
> > My Great Grand Parents obituaries indicate their burials at Clapp Cemetery
they are A.P and Elizabeth Lawhorn-Watley (Whatley)
> >
> > I am thinking there must be an original record of burials somewhere. Is
there a record of the Clapp Cemetery creation, record of land purchase, stated
purpose, etc. Do we know if anyone is an appointed Official overseer of the
property? Who does the land belong to today?
> >
> > My e-mail is jlorendorff@
> >
> > Thanks everyone! Janet
> >
>
This was a facebook post to a group "you grew up in Columbus, GA if . . .",
I ask for permission to post here. Hope someone finds something new.
Susan Woodall Stuckey
This is an interesting link:
Excerpt from a transcription of an oral history about working in the textile
mills around Columbus, Georgia in the early 20th century. Iva Lankford
worked for the Bibb Manufacturing Company, and in this portion of her
interview she discusses working twelve hour days and waiting for the "dope
wagon" (a lunch cart). Her history is part of the Mill Workers Oral
Histories Collection housed at the Columbus State University Archives. You
can find this collection in the DLG at
http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/CollectionsA-Z/mc109_information.html . You can
also access a box and folder list of the entire collection at
http://archives.columbusstate.edu/findingaids/mc109.php .
http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/CollectionsA-Z/mc109_information.html
dlg.galileo.usg.edu
Kemis Massey
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This came to be via another list . . . I have not checked this out yet.
kemis
Hi. I don't have an answer for you but wanted to tell you about a facebook
page that i have recently learned about...
http://www.facebook.com/groups/raogkUSA/ It Random Acts Of Geneology
Kindness, if you post your message there, then someone who has a paid
subscription to newspaper srchives can look it up for you. They did that for
me. They are really nice there.
One of my cousins sent this to me. The 2nd paragraph is really true.
kemis
Vietnam Wall
First click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city and the names
will appear. Then click on their names. It should show you picture of the
person, or at least their bio and medals.
This really is an amazing web site. Someone spent a lot of time and effort
to create it I hope that everyone who receives this appreciates what those who
served in Vietnam sacrificed for our country. The link below is a virtual wall
of all those lost during the Vietnam War with the names, bio's and other
information on our lost heroes.
Those who remember that time frame, or perhaps lost friends or family can
look them up on this site.
Pass the link on to others, as many knew wonderful people whose names are
listed.
http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm
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From another list . . . kemis
-----Original Message-----
Forwarding this post from the Spalding County list. If you aren't aware of
this new viewer, you may want to try it out. It does seem to be easier to
use then the original.
It's a good chance to check out all of the records that have been added if
you haven't looked lately. Great resources to link to for your researchers
and to use for indexing or transcribing for our sites.
Linda B.
-----Original Message-----
For those of you who have been using the "old" viewer on the Georgia
Archives web site (and I was one), go to the web page below:
http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us:2011/cdm/
Choose a collection and proceed to view records in a much better way than
before.
Lynn C
A facebook post on the "you grew up in Columbus list if. . ." was a link to
the Ledger about the Revolutionary War Soldiers grave. I emailed the
reporter. . . kemis
From: Kemis Massey [mailto:KMassey@...]
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 3:11 PM
To: 'sobby@...' (sobby@...)
Subject: FW: Ledger Inquirer: Veteran's gravesite deserves attention
From: Owen, Mike [mailto:mowen@...]
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 3:04 PM
To: Kemis Massey
Subject: Re: Ledger Inquirer: Veteran's gravesite deserves attention
Kemis,
That would be interesting. Let me know when they're doing some work on one
and we might want to write about it.
Thanks,
Mike Owen
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 1:43 PM, Kemis Massey <KMassey@...> wrote:
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2012/07/29/2138996/veterans-gravesite-deserve
s-attention.html
Mike,
While the cemetery does need some looking after, there are many more Family
Cemeteries in Columbus that are in horrible shape. There are 57 family
cemeteries on Ft. Benning in 3 counties - Muscogee and Chattahoochee
Counties and Russell County in AL. Within the last couple years there have
been some groups of people who are trying to clean-up some of the old
cemeteries.
If you are interested, we can let you know when one of the groups has a
meeting.
Thank you,
Kemis Massey
sobby@...
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To all:
Last week I sent an email that I got from another list about a Georgia
Ancestor Package. If you haven't ordered from them DON'T. See the email
below.
Kemis
List Mom
From: Betty Currie
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 3:38 PM
To: 'Kemis Massey'
Subject: Georgia Ancestry Package
Dear Kemis,
I am asking your help. On 07-03-2012 I received the
gamuscog-bounces@... email (which I subscribe to) there is a
message from kentuckygeno (Rachelle Stephens) regarding Georgia Ancestry
Package. I sent an email on 07-10-12 that I wanted to order it and got a
reply from kentuckygeno@... on 07-10-12 giving me the amount and
address of Rachelle Stephens 1776 S 1180W, Lexington, IN 47138. I mailed my
check ($14.45) on 07-11-12. I sent an email 07-26-12 stating I had NOT
received the CD. No reply to this. Today 07-30-12 I sent another email but
it has NOT been delivered. I went to the internet searching and found the
address is for Printing Xpress I called them at 812-794-2084 and the number
is not a working number. I am not concerned about my $14.45 (glad it was not
more) that I sent but the fact that evidently this is a sham. I wonder how
much money they received for the sham. To stop payment on my check (if not
paid) cost's much more than the amount of the check.
I know you are very busy but someone needs to know about this situation.
Thank you
Betty Currie (San Antonio, TX)
IN GOD WE TRUST!!!
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From another list. In case you are planning a trip to the Georgia Archives
. . . pass this on to you Georgia family and friends.
Kemis
List mom
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Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced Thursday that his
office will close the State Archives in Morrow and lay off employees
because of budget cuts sought by Gov. Nathan Deal.
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Everyone who researches Georgia genealogy and history should be outraged,
especially Georgia taxpayers. Please consider writing Gov.
Nathan Deal and all Georgia legislators.
http://gov.georgia.gov/contact-governor-domestic-formhttp://www.house.ga.gov/en-US/default.aspxhttp://www.senate.ga.gov/en-US/default.aspx
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There is a Facebook page with a petition you can sign.
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiansAgainstClosingStateArchives
From another list. . . kemis
At the proclamation signing today, Gov. Deal said he would keep the Archives
open. That's great news, but the job is not finished.
We need to keep writing to the governor to thank him for his announcement
and to hold him to his promise. Closing on Nov. 1 and reopening after the
legislative session is not an option, if we want to retain the seven
experienced employees who were terminated yesterday.
Thanks to all our Georgia CCs. Keep those letters flowing.
Vivian
From another list kemis
-----Original Message-----
Gov. Nathan Deal and Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced today that the
state will restore $125,000 to Kemp's budget to keep the Georgia State
Archives open to Georgians for the remainder of the budget year.
The extra funding provides for Georgia State Archives to be open to the
public through June 30 of next year.
On July 1, the Georgia Archives will be transferred to University System of
Georgia, pending approval of the move by the General Assembly.
This transfer will include appropriations required for operation and assets
of the Georgia Archives. Additional staff will be provided by USG at that
time.
Deal and Kemp intend to find efficiencies by consolidating the Archives
under the University System of Georgia, just as the state has sought to do
with the library system.
Deal's budgetary commitment allows Georgia State Archives to maintain its
current access hours.
Great news. That would have been a real blow to public access to government
records.
Thanks, Paul Diffley
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The original post came for the County Coordinators (CC) for GAGen. I
forwarded to every list that I am list admin for. Then through my personal
email - home and work. Then I went to Facebook included groups that I
belong to. Channel 9 News here had a segment about it. Seems several
stations throughout GA did also. One CC also has lists in FL. She sent the
message to her FL people. Next thing the message went throughout the US.
People were calling, emailing and writing about the closing. At one point
the phones were over loaded. One of the saving factors is there is a GA
state law that makes it illegal not to have a state Archives. That's why
they had to work with University of GA.
IMHO - most people don't realize how many people are very passionate about
researching their ancestors or any info as how to research.
kemis
On Behalf Of PAUL DIFFLEY
Great news. That would have been a real blow to public access to government
records.
Thanks, Paul Diffley
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Facebook group posted an article on Columbus, GA plane crash - 1947. The
surprise was on the right hand side. Listed under "Georgia Disasters." I
don't think this is a complete list, but it's a start.
http://www3.gendisasters.com/georgia/4878/columbus,-ga-planes-collide-over-a
irport,-apr-1947
Kemis Massey
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For those that found the site not working, it's just a typo. Try this.
http://www3.gendisasters.com/georgia/4878/columbus,-ga-planes-collide-over-airpo\
rt,-apr-1947
Winston
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From: Kemis Massey <sobbygenealogy@...>
To: ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com; claytoncountyga@yahoogroups.com;
gachatta@...; gaclarke@...; GACLAYTO-L@...;
gagwinne@...
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 11:00 PM
Subject: [ClappCemetery] FW: GenDisasters
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Facebook group posted an article on Columbus, GA plane crash - 1947. The
surprise was on the right hand side. Listed under "Georgia Disasters." I
don't think this is a complete list, but it's a start.
http://www3.gendisasters.com/georgia/4878/columbus,-ga-planes-collide-over-a
irport,-apr-1947
Kemis Massey
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Strange things computers are. When I sent the email, everything was together.
Go figure. Thanks. . .
From: ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of winston pike
For those that found the site not working, it's just a typo. Try this.
http://www3.gendisasters.com/georgia/4878/columbus,-ga-planes-collide-over-airpo\
rt,-apr-1947
Winston
________________________________
From: Kemis Massey <sobbygenealogy@...
<mailto:sobbygenealogy%40knology.net> >
Facebook group posted an article on Columbus, GA plane crash - 1947. The
surprise was on the right hand side. Listed under "Georgia Disasters." I
don't think this is a complete list, but it's a start.
http://www3.gendisasters.com/georgia/4878/columbus,-ga-planes-collide-over-a
irport,-apr-1947
Kemis Massey
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Betty Nason, CFCPL's Parliamentarian and mother of VP Cynthia Nason past
yesterday. Info pending. Keep Cynthia in your prayers, please.
Kemis Massey
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In case anyone is interested in the family cemeteries in the Muscogee County
area. . . the 2nd meeting at noon, involves most of the other cemeteries in
Columbus. Both groups are trying to clean up and take care of these
cemeteries as they aren't "city" or perpetual care cemeteries.
Cemetery Board Meetings
January 19th, 2013
Patrick Memorial Cemetery Association
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Chattahoochee Valley Cemeteries Society
... 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm
Gallops Senior Center Linwood Playground
(Corner of 15th Street and 13th Avenue)
Call 229-444-5191 for more information
Kemis Massey
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Got an email update. . .
I went by Gallops Senior Center and the building will be closed Saturday for
floor cleaning. I have reserved a study room on 2nd floor in Genealogy at
the library on Macon Rd from 10-2 on Saturday. Please let everyone know. I
am sending this to the folks I could find on my list but may have missed
someone. Sorry for any inconvenience. I will post on Face book too.
kemis
From: ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ClappCemetery@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Kemis Massey
In case anyone is interested in the family cemeteries in the Muscogee County
area. . . the 2nd meeting at noon, involves most of the other cemeteries in
Columbus. Both groups are trying to clean up and take care of these
cemeteries as they aren't "city" or perpetual care cemeteries.
Cemetery Board Meetings
January 19th, 2013
Patrick Memorial Cemetery Association
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Chattahoochee Valley Cemeteries Society
... 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm
Gallops Senior Center Linwood Playground
(Corner of 15th Street and 13th Avenue)
Call 229-444-5191 for more information
Kemis Massey
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