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| === Contact Information === | | === Contact Information === |
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| '''Address: '''101 North Erwin Street Cartersville, Ga. 30120<br> | | '''Address: '''101 North Erwin Street Cartersville, Ga. 30120<br> |
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| '''Post Office Address''': P.O. Box 993, Cartersville, Ga. 30120-0993 | | '''Post Office Address''': P.O. Box 993, Cartersville, Ga. 30120-0993 |
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| '''Meetings: '''Open to the general public and held at 2:00 P.M. on the first Sunday of each month at the Bartow County Family Research Library. If the first Sunday falls on a holiday weekend, the meeting is held the following Sunday. No December meeting! | | '''Meetings: '''Open to the general public and held at 2:00 P.M. on the first Sunday of each month at the Bartow County Family Research Library. If the first Sunday falls on a holiday weekend, the meeting is held the following Sunday. No December meeting! |
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| '''Society History:'''<br> | | '''Society History:'''<br> |
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| An organizational meeting was convened in January 1992 with the expressed purpose of forming the first genealogical society in Bartow County. Records indicate that 26 people attended the meeting held at the public library. Mrs. Rita Linker, county librarian, acted as host.<br> | | An organizational meeting was convened in January 1992 with the expressed purpose of forming the first genealogical society in Bartow County. Records indicate that 26 people attended the meeting held at the public library. Mrs. Rita Linker, county librarian, acted as host.<br> |
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| The Bartow County Genealogical Society was officially organized on January 22, 1992. The following officers were elected: Jean Belew, President; Linda Gossett Cochran, Vice-President; Martha Hale; Secretary; and Jerry Bohannon, Treasurer. The groundwork and goals developed by its charter members have served the Society well. Shortly after the organization, the Society began to sponsor a Family Research Library that now houses numerous genealogical records.<br> | | The Bartow County Genealogical Society was officially organized on January 22, 1992. The following officers were elected: Jean Belew, President; Linda Gossett Cochran, Vice-President; Martha Hale; Secretary; and Jerry Bohannon, Treasurer. The groundwork and goals developed by its charter members have served the Society well. Shortly after the organization, the Society began to sponsor a Family Research Library that now houses numerous genealogical records.<br> |
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| '''Society Goals:'''<br> | | '''Society Goals:'''<br> |
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| #Create an interest in genealogical research and local history by presenting informative programs<br> | | #Create an interest in genealogical research and local history by presenting informative programs<br> |
| #Promote the collection and preservation of family records, manuscripts, and other documents of genealogical value<br> | | #Promote the collection and preservation of family records, manuscripts, and other documents of genealogical value<br> |
| #Encourage and acquaint the Society members with sources of material and serve as a medium for exchange of genealogical information <br> | | #Encourage and acquaint the Society members with sources of material and serve as a medium for exchange of genealogical information <br> |
| #Publish and distribute information on records that has been collected<br> | | #Publish and distribute information on records that has been collected<br> |
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| *Bartow County Georgia Heritage Book, Volume I and II | | *Bartow County Georgia Heritage Book, Volume I and II |
| *Favorites From Our Table Cookbook | | *Favorites From Our Table Cookbook |
| *Bartow County Genealogical Society Quarterly,1992-2013<br> | | *Bartow County Genealogical Society Quarterly,1992-2013 |
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| '''History of Oak Grove Methodist Church (appeared in the Summer 2003quarterly)''' | | ---- |
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| | '''Hi''''''story of Oak Grove Methodist Church (appeared in the Summer 2003quarterly)''' |
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| Oak Grove Methodist Church was organized in October, 1871. The building was constructed from wood cut from the building site, which was donated by the late Levi Jolly. The church, situated on a knoll and surrounded by oak trees was given the name Oak Grove by one of its charter members, Mrs. Hayne Dodd. The first trustees were G.A. Fink, R.H. Dodd, William Brandon, J.C. Dodd and R.F. Jolly, Sr. | | Oak Grove Methodist Church was organized in October, 1871. The building was constructed from wood cut from the building site, which was donated by the late Levi Jolly. The church, situated on a knoll and surrounded by oak trees was given the name Oak Grove by one of its charter members, Mrs. Hayne Dodd. The first trustees were G.A. Fink, R.H. Dodd, William Brandon, J.C. Dodd and R.F. Jolly, Sr. |
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| Many individuals and families by word and deed have helped to make its history. Although the membership is small, the Faith of our Fathers presents a challenge to the present and future members. In so doing Oak Grove Methodist Church will continue to advance the cause of Christ. For who can tell what will be accomplished through even a few, who are fully dedicated to Him. | | Many individuals and families by word and deed have helped to make its history. Although the membership is small, the Faith of our Fathers presents a challenge to the present and future members. In so doing Oak Grove Methodist Church will continue to advance the cause of Christ. For who can tell what will be accomplished through even a few, who are fully dedicated to Him. |
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| Written June 6, 1965; Church Records and History Committe: Mrs. R.F. Jolly, Mrs. Ray Worthington, and Miss Adys Jolly | | Written June 6, 1965; Church Records and History Committe: Mrs. R.F. Jolly, Mrs. Ray Worthington, and Miss Adys Jolly Submitted to quarterly by Mimi Jo Butler of Jasper Ga. <br> |
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| Submitted to quarterly by Mimi Jo Butler of Jasper Ga. | |
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| '''Bartow County, Georgia Residents Who Applied for Presidential Amnesty, 1865-1867'''<br>1. Akin, Warren, member of Confederate Congress
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| 2. Barrett, Eli, rebel postmaster
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| 3. Bates, Gustavus, taxable property over $20,000
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| 4. Benham, Willis, taxable propertyover $20,000
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| 5. Brooks, William W., rebel county tax assessor
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| 19. Morrison, Albert Franklin, rebel deputy postmaster
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| 28. Wofford, William T., rebel brigadier general
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| '''Cassville Standard, Feb. 9, 1854'''
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| Prohibition Meeting in Cass Tuesday: Doct. W.J. Benham. Col. Z. Edwards, J.R. Parrott, Col. W. Akin, John H. Rice, Rev. R.A. Milner, J.J. Howard. Rev. A.W. Buford. E. L. Hamilton, Rev. J.W. Givens, Rev. C.A. Crowell. Prohibition meeting resolved to support George W. Tumlin for senator and Joseph Bogle and Elisha King as representatives
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| The prohibition meeting selected the following delegates:<br>John H. Rice, E.L. Hamilton, Benjamin Brantley, G.W. Tumlin, W.H. Felton, Joel Foster, J.J. Howard, I.W. Givins, W.J. Benham, Elisha King, M.J. Murphy, R.H. Jones, D.M. Hood, John Greenwood, Alexander Todd, John W. Hooper, A.W. Buford, John A. Terrell, Wm. Bradley, W.V. Wester, A.C. Trimble, R.A Milner, J.R Towers
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| <br>'''July 3, 1913, ''Cartersville News'''''<br>'''Mrs. Mattie Brawner Dies At The Home Of Her Mother In City'''<br>Mrs. Mattie Brawner died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fannie Wells on Wells Street, Wednesday night of last week. The cause of her death was tuberculosis from which she was a constant sufferer for many months. She was about 35 years old. She was a member of the East Side Baptist Church, and was a good consistent Christian and had many noble and admirable traits of character. Her little daughter preceded her in death about two weeks ago. She had been married twice, the first to a Mr. Cook and the last time to Mr. D.H. Brawner, who survives her. The funeral services were conducted last Thursday afternoon at four o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Wells and interment was at Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. George Brown officiated. <br>
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| '''July 10, 1913; Doctor Rhodes Dead'''<br>Dr. M.M. Rhodes died at his home near Taylorsville a few days ago. He had been in bad health for a number of years and for some time had been deprived of his sight. Dr. Rhodes was a prominent physician of the county and had many friends who regret his death.
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| '''Mrs. Mary Nichols<br>'''Mrs. Mary Rebecca Nichols, 94, of 102 E. Eighth St., died Thursday at 11:05 p.m .at the residence following an extended illness.<br>Mrs. Nichols was born in'''Bartow County Sept. 11, 1874,''' daughter of the late Marion and Ann Dodd Martin. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County most of her life and was a member of the Second Avenue United Methodist Church.<br>Survivors include two sons, Roy and Sproull Nichols, both of Rome; four daughters, Mrs. Horace Litton of Lindale, Mrs. Lloyd Barton and Mrs. Lorene Luckett, both of Rome, and Mrs. Jim Dodd of Cedartown; two brothers, Dewitt Martin of Rome and Allen Martin of Kingston; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.<br>Funeral services will be held at 3:30 in Spring Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Jack Nelson, Hoyt Coker and Paul Willis officiating. Interment will be in Spring Creek Cemetery.<br>The body will lie in state at the residence until 2 p.m. Saturday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state from 2:30 p.m. until the funeral hour.<br>Pallbearers include Carl and Michael Nichols, Harvey Litton, Jimmy Dodd, James Luckett and Larry Barton. Rome News-Tribune, Friday, June 27, 1969<br><br>'''Mr. Jeff Dodd''', aged ninety years, died at Adairsville Saturday. He was among the oldest residents of the county. Columbus Daily Enquirer, Sun. Nov. 10, 1885, page 2
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| Court of Ordinary, May (2nd) Term, 1853<br>Page 1<br>It appearing to the Court that Sarah Ann M. Earp (over 14) minor heir of Cannon Earp, deceased, having selected Gray Earp as her Guardian, ordered that said Gary Earp, be and he is hereby appointed Guardian, for the aforesaid Sarah Ann M. Earp, and that Letters of Guardianship do issue to said Gray Earp upon his giving bond in the sum of Five hundred dollars and taking the usual oath prescribed by the Statute. T.A. Word, Ordinary
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| Page 2<br>The application of John A. Upshaw for Letters of Guardianship for the person and property of Louisiana T. McMullin, orphan of Sinclair McMullin, deceased, having been published agreeably [sic] to law, and no objection having been filed, it is therefore ordered that Letters of Guardianship do issue to said John A. Upshaw, upon his giving Bond in the sum of Four Thousand dollars, (with George W. Stubbs as security) and taking the usual oath. <br>Thomas A. Word, Ordinary
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| The application of Baylis W. Lewis, to be appointed Guardian for Martha Ann A. Roberts orphan of E.W. Roberts, deceased, having been published as required by law, and no objection having been filed to said application, It is therefore ordered that Baylis W. Lewis, be and he is hereby appointed Guardian to said Lewis, upon his giving Bond with Ezekiel Graham as security in the sum of Sixteen hundred dollars, and taking the usual oath required by the Statute in such cases made and provided. This A. Word, Ordinary
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| The application of William T. Barton to appoint Guardian for Lewis J. Davis, and Hulda J. Davis minor heirs of William E. Davis, decd, having been published according to law and no objection been filed, It is ordered by the Court that William T. Barton, be and he is hereby appointed Guardian for the above mentioned orphans, by his giving Bond in the sum of Twelve hundred dollars, and taking the usual oath prescribed by the Statute, Thos A. Word, Ordinary
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