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So many lives known only to God. Thank you for respectfully acknowledging their resting place. How awesome that you captured such a beautiful and fitting sunset. Very moving. Thank you for sharing.
I AM FROM MISSISSIPPI. SOME OF THE CEMETERIES WERE PLOWED UNDER AND COTTON FIELDS WERE PLANTED. I GOT THE CHANCE TO VISIT MY GRANDMOTHER AND HER TWIN BEFORE THEY PLOWED IT UNDER. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO WITH ME.
So many resting places nestled in the peaceful woods. No noises just peace. And that sunset is beautiful. Such a gorgeous ending to God's gift to us. Thank you Dan and Robert for sharing
I lived just outside of Luray Va and next door was an old plantation. The house has kitchen slave quarters up stairs, had chains and shackles still on basement wall. Family cemetery was on hill behind the house owners graves marked next to it was a slave burial area, a few markers but not many but you could see where the ground sunk where graves were. House was scene of an Indian massacre years before. Had gun ports in attic area even pot marks in brick from where indians had shot old musket balls. Plus on attic floor blood stains (now just dark areas) was on floor. The folks that had it when I was there cleared out cemeteries fix stones and marked slave graves. They feneced it in made it look nice. The elder of the family passed and was buried in plot there. Lots of history out there that NEEDS to be taught.
@@raymonasorrow Yes indeed, a very painful history and one that must never be forgotten. Chains and shackles on the basement walls - how dreadful to treat human beings that way.
No matter how many of these videos I've watched the unnamed graves always tear at my heart strings. I cannot imagine burying a loved one with only a fieldstone to mark it. Although you can't name the people you give them a measure of respect by acknowledging their lives & deaths. It is fascinating history but so much more.
Am I getting older? These cemeteries, particularly the enslaved cemeteries, are just getting sadder and sadder. With the last grave being 60 years ago, people aren't around to remember where their loved ones might be buried. What is always so sad about these cemeteries is the number of people who died. I'm sure many, many of these are for small children. Thank you for helping us remember that many fine people in unfortunate circumstances rest here.
Greetings from Saskatchewan. It amazes me how quickly nature can take over a cemetery once it is forgotten and neglected. Just wondering - have you ever come across any old burial sites of First Nations (Indian) peoples in Georgia?
Thank you for doing this and DOCUMENTING THIS… Anytime African Americans and African slaves are documented is such an important piece of history. It’s such a hurtful past that I still feel and hear stories from my great grandmother and elder uncles and and great aunts Thank you !
People think I am strange but I like visiting old cemeteries and reading the names and dates on headstones. Honoring the dead who once lived on this earth as a living and breathing soul.
Hello 👋 Robert and Dan it's a good to see the field stones because you would know that anyone was buried there except for the headstones 🪦 very interesting video well done 👏 ✔ Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 🇬🇧
The sunset was astounding. Finding, documenting lost and forgotten cemeteries and graveyards do keep history alive. Though, I wonder just how alone you are sometimes.
Do you add these graves to Find a Grave? I got to see my GGG Grandmother's headstone in Belgium because someone like you did this, and posted her grave.
I’m amazed at how much history Georgia has just in the areas n county you live in. Oh, how it breaks my heart to see them forgotten. Your last shot of video was a gorgeous picture of the sunset n trees.♥️😊👍👍
I'M FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. YOU TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL, WATCHING THE SUNRISE IN THE MORNING. IT'S SO PEACEFUL. THE SMELL OF FRESH GRASS WITH THE DEW ON IT. LOVE YOUR COMMENT.
That was a very interesting cemetery. Many are lost to time and memory but not to God. One day, many of those graves will open up and those folks will all receive new, forever bodies. It will be awesome to get to meet them!
So sad these cemeteries aren't preserved, by the state or county. This is family history, and the military headstone should be noted and mentioned even better! Thank you Robert for doing this.
Hello Robert and Dan. Another interesting back road adventure. I love this stuff. A sad state for many buried there. A beautiful sunset shines down on the dearly departed. I like that.
What a shame Robert these Graves should all be cleaned up and remarked the state that there in is terrible a lot of black history covered over and forgotten 😢
Thanks for this video.So interesting. I did not know about the warerjug artifacts on enslaved graves.Very interesting, and the sunset a perfect ending to a blessing from God.
Always enjoyable to watch..but also sad that these graves have all been forgotten. Everytime I watch one of your videos..I wanna go clean up a forgotten cemetery. Such a nice thing you're doing. Trying to bring some of those names back to life.
Thank you for caring about giving these people a moment of recognition. I always hope you all do bring your gloves, flashlight, a broom, your bare hands scraping make me sad! :)
i saw an old cemetary like that in Ringwood, New Jersey, Northern NJ in the 1970s. The thing that shocked me was that i saw a headstone for Lincoln s killer, John Wilkes Booth. I never got my camera on it. It was a long. long hike to get there. That is when i did long hikes.
I did some research on QMC and the US Department of Veterans Affairs states that it stands for Quartermaster Clerk. I can email you the link so that you have the reference as well. I love watching your videos, here and on Watch Your Step. I’ve always been interested in old cemeteries and through you, I can see a ton of them.🇨🇦🤗❤️🙏🏻
It's so sad , the people who were buried used to work ,have a family and now they are completely forgotten as if they did not exist and contributed to shape the society .
Another beautiful but lonely place. Unusual that a vault is not underground. Dan's smooth voice with his southern lilt is aways appealing. Such a wonderful combination, his voice and his knowledge and story telling. Robert, I love your shot of the sunset. Interesting cemetery find, and the water containers, I have never heard that. Robert, I love your shot of the sunset. 👍👍❣️
another great find with you and Mr. Dan in finding this unmarked cemetery, and to find ANY headstones was lucky..so sad that there is nothing to remember an ancestor or a grave other than a simple field stone. so sad to see...
@Sherri Lee exactly what you said. My Parents a 2 Brothers are buried at a small Country Church Cemetery . Which was quiet now they have built like 10 houses up around there now. I guess that's Progress :)
I’m impressed with how you see the indentions in the ground . I can’t see it. I can see you put the yellow lighting , you def have an eye for this history
Robert the grave you tapped on are you sure it was cement? It certainly was doubtful! That place had a very chilled and sad vibe to it. There felt like there was suffering there! I certainly would not like to be there after dark!! Some of the residents might meet and greet you!!
I felt the same thing. This Cemetery certainly had its own vibe I wonder if there are any slabs lying hidden beneath the carpet of leaves and twigs. We only see the obvious signs and markings that poke through. Perhaps a walking stick for poking, and a brush, could help on some of these Adventures?
That's interesting. I have never seen a bronze military gravemarker that was placed standing up like that. I have also never seen a vault that was buried only deep enough that the lid was above ground like that.
Robert: You've been to so many forgotten sites. In your memory, has there been an incident that affected you, haunted you, you love to talk about or NOT?
These veterans graves are not very old.. and are forgotten in the middle of nowhere into the woods like this? So sad. 🥀 nobody can do something ? If it’s a private property why the owners don’t take care of all?
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Where is this my name is Japan mahone I'm from Arkansas trying to find where my people from arkansas
So many lives known only to God. Thank you for respectfully acknowledging their resting place. How awesome that you captured such a beautiful and fitting sunset. Very moving. Thank you for sharing.
I AM FROM MISSISSIPPI. SOME OF THE CEMETERIES WERE PLOWED UNDER AND COTTON FIELDS WERE PLANTED. I GOT THE CHANCE TO VISIT MY GRANDMOTHER AND HER TWIN BEFORE THEY PLOWED IT UNDER. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO WITH ME.
So many resting places nestled in the peaceful woods. No noises just peace. And that sunset is beautiful. Such a gorgeous ending to God's gift to us. Thank you Dan and Robert for sharing
I am so sad these Veterans have been "forgotten". Thank you for visiting them.
It breaks my heart too.
Yes even documenting the slaves who died on that plantation sad situation
QMC= Quartermaster Corps. I so love the cemetery finds and explorations. Thank you for what you do.🐾🦊🐺
I lived just outside of Luray Va and next door was an old plantation.
The house has kitchen slave quarters up stairs, had chains and shackles still on basement wall.
Family cemetery was on hill behind the house owners graves marked next to it was a slave burial area, a few markers but not many but you could see where the ground sunk where graves were.
House was scene of an Indian massacre years before. Had gun ports in attic area even pot marks in brick from where indians had shot old musket balls. Plus on attic floor blood stains (now just dark areas) was on floor.
The folks that had it when I was there cleared out cemeteries fix stones and marked slave graves.
They feneced it in made it look nice. The elder of the family passed and was buried in plot there. Lots of history out there that NEEDS to be taught.
Gosh a painful history
@@raymonasorrow Yes indeed, a very painful history and one that must never be forgotten. Chains and shackles on the basement walls - how dreadful to treat human beings that way.
No matter how many of these videos I've watched the unnamed graves always tear at my heart strings. I cannot imagine burying a loved one with only a fieldstone to mark it. Although you can't name the people you give them a measure of respect by acknowledging their lives & deaths. It is fascinating history but so much more.
Love hearing Dan tell stories.
Am I getting older? These cemeteries, particularly the enslaved cemeteries, are just getting sadder and sadder. With the last grave being 60 years ago, people aren't around to remember where their loved ones might be buried. What is always so sad about these cemeteries is the number of people who died. I'm sure many, many of these are for small children. Thank you for helping us remember that many fine people in unfortunate circumstances rest here.
Greetings from Saskatchewan. It amazes me how quickly nature can take over a cemetery once it is forgotten and neglected. Just wondering - have you ever come across any old burial sites of First Nations (Indian) peoples in Georgia?
Thank you for doing this and DOCUMENTING THIS…
Anytime African Americans and African slaves are documented is such an important piece of history. It’s such a hurtful past that I still feel and hear stories from my great grandmother and elder uncles and and great aunts
Thank you !
Love Dan's voice. Enjoy listening to the history.
People think I am strange but I like visiting old cemeteries and reading the names and dates on headstones. Honoring the dead who once lived on this earth as a living and breathing soul.
I’m the same. It helps me to reflect on my own mortality.🤗🇬🇧🌹
I loved doing that with my mom and dad. We never meant any disrespect.
What a beautiful sunset. Amost like a benediction over the work you and Mr. Dan are doing to remember the lives of people forgotten in the past.
Hello 👋 Robert and Dan it's a good to see the field stones because you would know that anyone was buried there except for the headstones 🪦 very interesting video well done 👏 ✔ Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 🇬🇧
Hello from the Shropshire Hills.🤗🌹
Hello from south wales pontypool
I love both of their voices. They are so caring and knowledgeable. They treat cemeteries with great respect.
Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. Especially when you study the history of people and places
I love watching 👀 these videos. So much forgotten history. Everywhere we step could have been a grave.
The sunset was astounding. Finding, documenting lost and forgotten cemeteries and graveyards do keep history alive. Though, I wonder just how alone you are sometimes.
Do you add these graves to Find a Grave? I got to see my GGG Grandmother's headstone in Belgium because someone like you did this, and posted her grave.
I’m amazed at how much history Georgia has just in the areas n county you live in. Oh, how it breaks my heart to see them forgotten. Your last shot of video was a gorgeous picture of the sunset n trees.♥️😊👍👍
I'M FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. YOU TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL, WATCHING THE SUNRISE IN THE MORNING. IT'S SO PEACEFUL. THE SMELL OF FRESH GRASS WITH THE DEW ON IT. LOVE YOUR COMMENT.
@@sandraroberts7406 Thank you do much ♥️😊👍
That was a very interesting cemetery. Many are lost to time and memory but not to God. One day, many of those graves will open up and those folks will all receive new, forever bodies. It will be awesome to get to meet them!
Admire you for exploring these old cemeteries. Sad people don't adopt them and keep them clean
An enlightening tour this day. Thank you so much for your endeavors in this process. God is watching you both. Thank you.
So sad these cemeteries aren't preserved, by the state or county. This is family history, and the military headstone should be noted and mentioned even better! Thank you Robert for doing this.
Hello Robert and Dan. Another interesting back road adventure. I love this stuff. A sad state for many buried there. A beautiful sunset shines down on the dearly departed. I like that.
Beautiful, peaceful cemetary. Love the crunchy footsteps 👣 really adds to the atmosphere
Mary Wilkerson and I share the some birthday 107 years apart how cool
I love what you do. Sad to see people forgotten. People move on. Still sad.
What a shame Robert these Graves should all be cleaned up and remarked the state that there in is terrible a lot of black history covered over and forgotten 😢
i still find it sad that these people have been forgotten in time thanks to you both for brinig them to rememberance o film
Loved that thanks. You are so gentle it is great to see. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care
Pretty cool old cemeteries. That concrete covered one sounded pretty hollow underneath.
Beautiful cemetery returned to nature . Much respect to you Robert
Thanks for this video.So interesting. I did not know about the warerjug artifacts on enslaved graves.Very interesting, and the sunset a perfect ending to a blessing from God.
Good morning from Alberta canada
Amazing video, thank you for sharing 👍👍👏👏💖💖
Always enjoyable to watch..but also sad that these graves have all been forgotten. Everytime I watch one of your videos..I wanna go clean up a forgotten cemetery. Such a nice thing you're doing. Trying to bring some of those names back to life.
Useful history information 🤔 about the past✋🇯🇲🏖️🌞
Great and interesting video. LOVE the sunset 🙂
Thank you for caring about giving these people a moment of recognition. I always hope you all do bring your gloves, flashlight, a broom, your bare hands scraping make me sad! :)
Shocked again veterans here and left like that and all the others just abandoned very sad but great video Thankyou
Another good Sidestep. Beautiful sunset.😊
i saw an old cemetary like that in Ringwood, New Jersey, Northern NJ in the 1970s. The thing that shocked me was that i saw a headstone for Lincoln s killer, John Wilkes Booth. I never got my camera on it. It was a long. long hike to get there. That is when i did long hikes.
Beautiful sunset. Kind of thought you would have some leaves growing on the trees by now there. Thanks for video gents.
You and Dan are treasures💜
I did some research on QMC and the US Department of Veterans Affairs states that it stands for Quartermaster Clerk. I can email you the link so that you have the reference as well. I love watching your videos, here and on Watch Your Step. I’ve always been interested in old cemeteries and through you, I can see a ton of them.🇨🇦🤗❤️🙏🏻
you are on the best kind of adventure. I’ve done plenty of this visiting cemeteries. Love the history and the peacefulness of these resting places.
Thank you Robert and Dan. ❤🇨🇦
Another great video Robert. It did sound like that one knocked back.
My cousin just sent this to me via Facebook. These Mahones would be my ancestors.
It's so sad , the people who were buried used to work ,have a family and now they are completely forgotten as if they did not exist and contributed to shape the society .
Love your video and I do like the history as well 🤗👍
We really are ashes to ashes dust to dust...as we see these unattended cemeteries nearly swallowed up by Mother Nature.
I love your channel 💜💯%🇨🇦
Amazing cemetery and a gorgeous sunset
Thank You ❤️🇨🇦
Love what you guys do. Thank you.
Another beautiful but lonely place. Unusual that a vault is not underground. Dan's smooth voice with his southern lilt is aways appealing. Such a wonderful combination, his voice and his knowledge and story telling. Robert, I love your shot of the sunset. Interesting cemetery find, and the water containers, I have never heard that. Robert, I love your shot of the sunset. 👍👍❣️
Amazing Cemetery, great history
It's a shame that place is grown up, please keep having people visit so that it won't be forgotten!
Beautiful sunset
Thanks for showing us this Slave Cemetery
QMC means Quarter Master Corp
such a sacred place.
Good work and hard to id.
I could’ve swore I heard a knock back also .
awesome video again ... thank you
Our efforts to preserve their memory should be the same as our effort to preserve their knowledge.
There's a family of Wilkerson's close to me, had 3 some, I want to school with one. Really good folks.
NW Tennessee.
another great find with you and Mr. Dan in finding this unmarked cemetery, and to find ANY headstones was lucky..so sad that there is nothing to remember an ancestor or a grave other than a simple field stone. so sad to see...
At the first WW1 Veterans grave, you mentioned that you couldn't remember what QMC stands. It Quarter Master Corps.
Great adventure guys, thanks for sharing and caring.
oh wow. I can;t wait to hear more on this plantation.. Wonder if there's a family cemetery somewhere close by the slave cemetery.. U
Love theses video , thank u guys so much 💖
@Sherri Lee exactly what you said. My Parents a 2 Brothers are buried at a small Country Church Cemetery . Which was quiet now they have built like 10 houses up around there now. I guess that's Progress :)
I’m impressed with how you see the indentions in the ground . I can’t see it. I can see you put the yellow lighting , you def have an eye for this history
I enjoy your episodes so much! Thank you!
I just stumbled across this page. I am a Mahone descendant. I would love to see and visit. I just need a location
Where is the Other Robert????
go out with a leaf blower and blow all the leaves back and see all the field stone markers
QMC means Quartermaster Corps in the Army
Robert the grave you tapped on are you sure it was cement? It certainly was doubtful!
That place had a very chilled and sad vibe to it. There felt like there was suffering there! I certainly would not like to be there after dark!! Some of the residents might meet and greet you!!
I felt the same thing. This Cemetery certainly had its own vibe
I wonder if there are any slabs lying hidden beneath the carpet of leaves and twigs. We only see the obvious signs and markings that poke through.
Perhaps a walking stick for poking, and a brush, could help on some of these Adventures?
There are a few WILKERSON's in the Talbotton City cemetery and a few in the Waverly Hall cemetery.
👍
QM is quartermaster in the Navy.
Thank you.
Thanks again, gentlemen
You needed Robert's brush.
Robert where are your gloves and brushes?
Quarter Master Corps I believe
Is there any way you can save these old cemeteries?
It's so sad to see that these people are forgotten.
Are you ever gonna make your grave cleaning kit?
What stories those places coul, can tell.
I’m wondering why you don’t bring a brush in a tool to clear the graves off so we can see them better!
QMC stands for US Army Quartermaster Corp.
That's interesting. I have never seen a bronze military gravemarker that was placed standing up like that. I have also never seen a vault that was buried only deep enough that the lid was above ground like that.
I can't think of their names but there is groups of people who will go around to these old graveyards and clean them up. This one needs ASAP.
Robert: You've been to so many forgotten sites. In your memory, has there been an incident that affected you, haunted you, you love to talk about or NOT?
These veterans graves are not very old.. and are forgotten in the middle of nowhere into the woods like this? So sad. 🥀 nobody can do something ? If it’s a private property why the owners don’t take care of all?
I think at least the owners o of the land have over the years made certain this cemetery was undisturbed. That is something.