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My Great Great Grandfather Charles Reese fought the Creek Indians in the War 1814, under the command of Andrew Jackson. He was one of the Cherokee Indians who swam the Tallapoosa River and captured the Creeks canoes. He was awarded a fine rifle by James Madison. The old rifle is still I the family.
I hope he has someone lined up to carry on watching over the cemetery, the Indian purse and stories. It'd be great if someone would record him telling all he remembers of his family settling there.
This is another wonderful tour of a historic, well-kept cemetery brought to us by Robert and his crew. It's amazing how much history is stored in these sacred places.
I migrate to youtube videos about history. I am really enjoying how you continue to add more local historians from the area vs channels that have university professors who 'learned' about an area's history. So many times we don't realize the wealth of history our own family and neighbors hold. If we would just take the time to chat.
Thanks I appreciate that. And this way we are also able to document the people and places that history would otherwise overlook, but I think are just as important as to an areas history but also our history as a whole.
There is a lot of rich history in Georgia, for all of you , for Mr Buckner, Dan, Joy and you too Robert for the new caretaker of the Old Byrd Farm 140 y.o. I love hearing these kinds of stories. Thank You!
Mike is a source of knowledge and wealth of historical information.There’s so much untold history that’s never taught or passed on to the new generations.Thank you.
I truly hope someone documents all the history knowledge he has. As people get older and pass on we lose so much of our history. Most young people aren't interested, but as we get older we seem to want to know more about where we are from and the history of our families. Then there are people like me. I was adopted at 3 yo. I'm 62 now. I barely know anything about my birth families. Both biological parents have passed. And ones I've met know nothing about me or that I ever existed. Until I run into an older person who remembers. People please get to know your history. One day someone like me will really want to know. Thanks for sharing with us
Just amazing! How rare it is to hear someone who knows so much of their family history, and cherishes it. I had no idea that those forts were connected by a road and that part of it still exists! Robert, also interesting history you shared. So much history in one video and in one place. All of this history impacts the fabric of a nation. Really enjoyed this!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👍👍❣️❣️
I have an old family cemetery outside Lake Butler in north central Florida. Every year there is a family reunion where we clean the cemetery up then eat some great southern cooking
I believe Martha Buckner is founder of the Buckner Home for Children located all over Texas if not the whole nation. Ver large organization doing good work!!
This was an interesting adventure. For his family to be able to hold onto the family land through the depression and all of the environmental issues that have affected the south during that span is admirable. The pride they show is founded.
On my Mama's side, her ancestors came to middle GA Wilkinson, Pulaski, and Laurens Counties in the 1830s. Good to see these North GA folks sharing their family stories. Thank you for another great video.
11:55 - That looked like 1894 to me. That grave shelter makes me think of the Indian cemeteries in the far north, like Minnesota. They used grave houses, but they were much lower to the ground, probably the height of a dog house, or lower. Fascinating tour. I hope there's more coming. Thanks.
Very Very Interesting, and thank you Mr. Buckner for sharing so much of your own personal family history, a lot ot be proud of in all the history that you carry.
Very cool! We don't have that old graves in Norway. Most old graves have been dug up and thrown away because you have to pay to keep a grave. If no one pays for it then it gets taken away
Totally interesting. My ancestors also on mother's side came from England to St, Kitts, then to Va.& then to Wilkes, Washington & Lincoln Cty's Ga [Bounty Grants from service in Rev War] & then west to Upson Cty Ga [buried there, B. 1782 Wilkes Cty buried in Upson Cty in 1849 w/War of 1812 marker ie 4th gen grandfather] from drawing land lots bc of serving in War of 1812 & also to Cobb Cty Ga. in 1832 land lots [ B, 1802 Lincoln Cty, buried Cobb Cty 1866 3rd gen grandfather].
It never stops being interesting when you see the stories of the families moving into Georgia. Some of my ancestors came out of Rowan County, NC, ended up in Talbot, Troup, Green, Hancock, Harris, and some to Alabama. One always wonder - did all these people know each other, became friends, etc, and some did marry and join families.
Those grave shelters came from Creek Indian tradition. There are several in Upson and Meriwether county cemeteries. Many settlers have an indian ancestor, and likely for the person in this grave.
What a plethora of information! That’s how I grew up… fast forward… most are now cremated and no trace.! It’s importance that we keep history alive! Thank you for sharing! Such history that would be . Otherwise unknown!
I have Buckner’s in my ancestry … interesting enough my direct paternal 3d great grandparents immigrated to Georgia from Rowan County, NC finally settling in the Dade County, GA/DeKalb & Cherokee County, AL area.
The area in Talbot County, GA down the road from Mike Buckner is known as the Hart's District. In fact, it's Hart ancestros in both Mr. Mike and I's family tree that we share. Maybe some of your Buckners and Harts actually are connected as the Fall Line path from the Carolina's through Georgia and on to Alabama was not uncommon in the late 1800s. Would be neat if you could figure it out!
I enjoy all of Sidesteps videos but especially when you actually have family like on this video . I highly praise this family for having 8 generations that will buried there.
As much as I enjoy your locating and researching lost cemeteries, I absolutely adored this episode. It is so great to see younger and older generations being so passionate about family history. I'm sure Mr. Butler's children and grandchilden will ensure that love and care will continue for the cemetery and their property.
My mother's earliest ancestor came to Canada in 1533 and my faather's earliest ancestor came to Canada in 1577. I appreciate celebrating families no matter who or where, but, even the pilgrims were newcomers when it comes to History of the Americas.
Robert!!! Awesome video but I wanna see that old road! I KNOW you are making a video of that old road. You would not pass up that opportunity . Thumbs up!
What a blessing to pass on your kinsfolks . Hope they cheerish these property . I remember similar stories from my grandparents .i loved hearing their stories . Grandkids just take of the opportunity to listen their grandparents
My Relatives on my dad's side are all from Georgia...My dad was born in Statenville Georgia near the Florida-Georgia line...I was born in Jasper Florida a few miles from where my dad was born...I believe the area around there is known as the Piney Woods...When my dad was still alive we would go to all our family cemeteries and I thought it was so cool to see my ancestors...Love your show...
Great video! I enjoy learning about the earlier. Many veterans of the Revolutionary War were paid with bounty land in GA. My 7th g.grandfather had land in that part of Georgia. His sons fought in the Creek Indian War in Steele's Dragoons and moved to Monroe County AL after the war.
This is the second video where someone has mentioned their kin was from very close to where I live in NC. It makes the history even more real and relevant watching the videos.
I just clicked on a recommended video. The name of the channel is “The Boring Channel”. In this particular episode, the lovely gentleman cleans up an overgrown cemetery. Just look for the pink mower!! ❤ Episode: “FARMER WAS SHOCKED….”
Mr. Buckner, Some of your family may have been drawn to Georgia by the 2 land lotteries of 1805 and 1811. This was done for veterans who were promised lands as the colonies didn't have enough money to pay in cash.Some states could pay part cash,with deferments of cash and land at a later date.
