BORN INTO SLAVERY & DIED A WEALTHY MAN | ABANDONED AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL, CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD

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EXPLORING AN OLD AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD INCLUDING THE RUINS OF AN OLD SCHOOL

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  • @AdventuresIntoHistory
    @AdventuresIntoHistory Жыл бұрын

    Amazing history here with the Other Robert, this is one you need to watch till the end for the full story! Channel Donations: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Follow me on my old farm: kzread.info/dron/56vh2L-M0czmoTRLhSMaxg.html eBay Shop: ebay.com/usr/sidestep-adventures-official Join The Official Sidestep Adventures Fan Group: facebook.com/groups/561758371276581/?ref=share_group_link Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO BOX 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831

  • @johnwick4257

    @johnwick4257

    Жыл бұрын

    Please tell Other Robert that some Mullein Leaf capsules might help his breathing while on adventures.

  • @lindacork6926
    @lindacork6926 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing this. I might have lost count, but there appears to be 6 veterans buried here. No matter the color of skin, lives were at risk and lost. I salute all of them! Being a decendent of veterans the of Civil War through WW1, WW2 and Vietnam, I'm very proud of them all!

  • @davidw652
    @davidw652 Жыл бұрын

    These documentations will have HUGE value for future generations. Good job guys

  • @pattimessenger6214
    @pattimessenger6214 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for going through the scrub and grass and brush to research and document this lovely old church, graveyard and school! I really appreciate learning about the people who are buried there, and learning about its history.

  • @SondraD7676
    @SondraD7676 Жыл бұрын

    How sad that the church was abandoned with all of the things left inside. Great historical documentation graveyard, church, and school. Thank you, Other Robert. Enjoyed!

  • @ebmayes
    @ebmayes Жыл бұрын

    From records on Ancestry, Sam Flewellan was married 1st Ria Wooten 31 Dec 1889 in Terrell Co., GA, by Rev. O.C. Kelly; he married 2nd Lucy Harper 30 Dec 1896 in Terrell Co., GA. In 1890, Sam Flewellen owned 40 acres of land & the total value of his farm & livestock was $375.00 that year. On the 1900 Terrell Co. GA, census, he was listed as Sam J. Flewelen, age 54, wife Lucie age 39, & their children were Sufrania, 21; Sweedy 19, Gurtrude 19, Mose 14 (son), Clifford 13, Ella, 11; & Cora, 9. Robert located Sophania's grave in the video.

  • @acheartist

    @acheartist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the research. Wondering if the first wife died during childbirth.

  • @marypettitt9150
    @marypettitt9150 Жыл бұрын

    Robert O., this was a marvelous tour of what may have been true reconstruction, where black families were finally able to give their chidren the education and religious values they so deserved. I like that you are thinking of clearing the ret of the graveyard. I wonder if that marvelous tombstone was a gift of the community to a man who organized this area and made sure the children were educated. Thanks to you and your spouse for this wonderful tour.

  • @WhispersFromTheDark
    @WhispersFromTheDark Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU ROBERT for taking us along on your adventure. I agree that someone needs to go back there and do more extensive cleanup. If Texas wasn't so far, I'd volunteer to come help out. Rest in peace all who are entered there. You are not forgotten.

  • @nadiac6042

    @nadiac6042

    Жыл бұрын

    WhispersFro… thank you for your kind words blessings my friend 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @cortwill4085

    @cortwill4085

    7 ай бұрын

    I agree with you,if Missouri wasn't so far, I would definitely help. Some of my family members have been resting in peace for many years.😔

  • @diannescheid4637
    @diannescheid4637 Жыл бұрын

    Well done "The other Robert!" Grandpa sure was a wise man!! Truly enjoy your videos!! Look forward to your next one!!

  • @susanbrookman2133
    @susanbrookman2133 Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully some family members will see this and give us a little more history. Thank you Robert for trying to save this countries history. We need to keep it alive so other generations can learn from it and never repeat it. ✌&❤

  • @amishatheart47
    @amishatheart47 Жыл бұрын

    I love history and old cemeteries so this is right up my alley. My family jokes with me because every time I go to where my parents are from, I don't visit the relatives I have there, I go visit and photograph a cemetery of two instead. (at least the dead haven't started talking to me!)

  • @sandysue202
    @sandysue202 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome old graveyard! It could use a little tlc to restore it just a bit. Several of those stones would not have been cheap, even back 100 years ago. At one time, there were family who cared for these folks and their memories. This is part of why it can be hard to trace our ancestors back because the cemetery they are buried in can be lost to history. Good job, The Other Robert!!!

  • @Mari-B
    @Mari-B Жыл бұрын

    Robert, Thank you for taking the time to read the names and do research to allow these people who lived here once and had a community and church to worship and have families. They loved, then passed away, not forgotten back then, but now it seems they have been forgotten through so many years. It's so sad. You are doing a great work, Side Step Adventures Team!!

  • @alanatolstad4824
    @alanatolstad4824 Жыл бұрын

    And the birds will sing their song for those buried there, for all eternity. When I pronounce one of our Hospice patients, I ask the family what their loved one is doing for fun now that they haven't been able to do for a long time. It helps direct their grief into something pleasant to contemplate.

  • @mercedithcompala8148
    @mercedithcompala8148 Жыл бұрын

    Great job Robert,very respectful and the special research also showed the importance of this Church, the school and the lives of this community. THANK YOU

  • @hrhdianednum7203
    @hrhdianednum7203 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy either Robert as both are informative and entertaining including a very helpful investigative and respectful reclaiming of our culture history and military & civilization communities ancestors! I really enjoy both Robert’s working together as they play well off of each other’s strengths! Friend from Wisconsin.

  • @joseleswopes1400
    @joseleswopes1400 Жыл бұрын

    I love seeing y'all clean up cemeteries putting the love back into them so they aren't forgotten 🙏💕

  • @KonTikiBea
    @KonTikiBea Жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear you will be back to clean up those other graves ... Blessings to you~

  • @sharonparker2262
    @sharonparker2262 Жыл бұрын

    Robert, I can't wait for the follow up after you're done cleaning up out there. Thank you both for remembering and reintroducing those that have gone before. History can't be lost.

  • @craigwills1615
    @craigwills1615 Жыл бұрын

    I can't wait for the episode where you tidy up the graveyard! Great work, Robert!

  • @debracorvec2764
    @debracorvec2764 Жыл бұрын

    Robert please take care of your health. Really concerned about your breathing.

  • @megwilcox2878
    @megwilcox2878 Жыл бұрын

    A whole history in one place. I'll bet there are some interesting life stories there. I have to laugh at you Roberts - both of you - for how often you don't bring the basic tools. Flashlight, whisk broom, chalk. One pocket, boys.

  • @moretoexplore6736
    @moretoexplore6736 Жыл бұрын

    You have so much energy other Robert, it would be a pleasure to spend one day exploring with you 😀

  • @howardwest1347
    @howardwest1347 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Robert. So happy to have you back. We missed you👍🏻❤️

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 Жыл бұрын

    Great Job *Robert Yellow Shirt! !* Appre6the the Sidesteppin' The 1st one was a Beautiful Grave Stone. He was born in slavery, it appears he managed to establish himself well. That's a positive thought considering the post war attitudes towards the freed People's. What a challenging journey those Souls chose, and here we are in 2023 dealing with the like energies of the Lower minds prejudices I'm thinking those structures are pre-turn of the Century using square nails and the round are from later maintenance. Peace be in our Thoughts.

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm273 Жыл бұрын

    I think they should make prisoners who are on work programs fixing roads to also clean up their local cemeteries

  • @linda7094
    @linda7094 Жыл бұрын

    So good to have the "other" Robert back! Thank you both for the amazing and historical videos.

  • @sherrylovesapple
    @sherrylovesapple Жыл бұрын

    I admire the "Other Robert" and I'm so happy you're back! Keep up the good work!

  • @susanmcconnell-sink5443
    @susanmcconnell-sink5443 Жыл бұрын

    I have been glued to the screen for this entire video! Fascinating! Well done! So thankful you have documented this. ♡

  • @lisas7190
    @lisas7190 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like the Mother (Smith) died the month before the infant… sad Good job Robert ❤😊

  • @JoHarmon-hg7wz
    @JoHarmon-hg7wz Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Robert your phone was in your pocket, doesn't it have a flasj light? You'll get back in the grove soon and bring you tools :) Very old place but so nice that someone is still coming and putting fresh flowers. And to learn at the end that a man born into slavery became such a wealthy and sucessful man and to help his community to grow and educate the children.

  • @sushaleen5294
    @sushaleen5294 Жыл бұрын

    This was a great visit! Thanks other Robert for taking us with you! 😊

  • @andreamills5852
    @andreamills5852 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome history , thank you guys for your hard work on these videos .👕

  • @garyjohnson4608
    @garyjohnson4608 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for telling us about these individuals. If not for your efforts, and others who help to maintain this cemetery, these individuals might be forgotten.

  • @lisawilson1459
    @lisawilson1459 Жыл бұрын

    Think you need a moon pie with that RC

  • @phyllismote1750
    @phyllismote1750 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you other Robert! You are appreciated by us all! ❤

  • @margaretgarls153
    @margaretgarls153 Жыл бұрын

    It is so odd that they left the pews, organ, and piano in the building. It is nice the cemetery or graveyard is kept up for the most part.

  • @kathleennelson3777
    @kathleennelson3777 Жыл бұрын

    My husband used to laugh at me for enjoying these cemetery visits, but to me it is a respectful salute to the history of the people that lived before us. They all made thier own small changes in the history of the country we live in now. We know they certainly affected those they knew and loved in their time.

  • @brendaz9222
    @brendaz9222 Жыл бұрын

    Another great adventure with Robert, Thank You Sir!! 😊

  • @nancytaylor3163
    @nancytaylor3163 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing history. Very interesting.

  • @denisehibbs9576
    @denisehibbs9576 Жыл бұрын

    Great video other Robert ! Very interesting ! It's nice to know that some former slaves became wealthy. Lots of history there. Thank you for sharing !

  • @carolwilliams9143
    @carolwilliams9143 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I didn’t realize there were so many abandoned cemeteries.

  • @alitathomas2711
    @alitathomas2711 Жыл бұрын

    Very glad y'all are gonna clean and preserve this history. Leta

  • @brendahogue5487
    @brendahogue5487 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos and bringing out the past history. May the Lord bless you

  • @susanblauss1530
    @susanblauss1530 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you,"other" Robert,for bringing us along on this adventure, it was very interesting! We appreciate you!!!!

  • @sw8741
    @sw8741 Жыл бұрын

    Love the video! Always very informative but always raises more questions about who is buried there and their lives. Especially around the "rich teacher". Did he get educated as a slave then used his knowledge to teach former slaves? Once free did he get his education then became a teacher? Or perhaps, once free did he became successful, got him self educated then became a teacher? Lots of questions that can be asked.

  • @laurahurst1960
    @laurahurst1960 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for returning! We missed you ❤😊

  • @patriciarogers3955
    @patriciarogers3955 Жыл бұрын

    Hope it's okay to ask, Wondering how you two Robert's are related. Love watching you both. . From New Zealand here. :)

  • @RobinaDunstan
    @RobinaDunstan Жыл бұрын

    I looked in the 1910 Terrell Co. GA for Jacob Samuel Flewellen ...listed as Sam Fleweller. He owned his own land and employed workers. The school possibly was partly due to Mr. Flewellen. Everyone in his family was listed as being able to read and write. Lucy Harper was his second wife and was 22 years younger. They were married in 1896. He was registered as able to vote in the 3rd Precinct of Hancock County in 1867. Syphronia Smith was his daughter.

  • @EmmaRotella
    @EmmaRotella Жыл бұрын

    What a fascinating video. Thank you.

  • @shellydehart8217
    @shellydehart8217 Жыл бұрын

    Other Robert, you did a great job on finding this church n graveyard. It was very interesting n fascinating. I would like to salute all the Veterans who served our country in their time. Thank you ! Yes, I would love to see the both Robert’s come back n try their best to clean up the areas that need to be done. I would hate to see those that are buried there be forgotten. Great video!(♥️) 😊♥️👍👍👍👍👍🌟🌟

  • @lornahardin4563
    @lornahardin4563 Жыл бұрын

    Great work "other" Robert. Looking forward to the cleanup.😁

  • @sonyajefferson6631
    @sonyajefferson6631 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!I love this channel ❤

  • @sue8698
    @sue8698 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing thanks for the great video .

  • @MargueriteEudoraSmith
    @MargueriteEudoraSmith Жыл бұрын

    This was wonderful Robert, thank you for all the effort you guys put into this video!

  • @emeliewernstrom8051
    @emeliewernstrom8051 Жыл бұрын

    I love this channel and I always learn a lot of person.

  • @ramonaalvarez7559
    @ramonaalvarez7559 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Robert #2, good to c u. Very interesting. Thnx for taking this time to document. B safe & well. Peace

  • @Melissa-pt2ik
    @Melissa-pt2ik Жыл бұрын

    Thanks other Robert for this very interesting video

  • @shelleydawson2435
    @shelleydawson2435 Жыл бұрын

    Luv hearing from you " other Robert " ... i always find you interesting and extreemly knowledgeable on the history of the area ... good hearing from ya always

  • @carolebrooks8929
    @carolebrooks8929 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Other Robert. I really enjoyed your video.

  • @carolemckibbon4586
    @carolemckibbon4586 Жыл бұрын

    Great job other Robert. Glad to see you back on U Tube. Hope to see more of these videos. Be careful pls...

  • @tomc2737
    @tomc2737 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Other Robert! That was really interesting.

  • @bkk69boy
    @bkk69boy Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Robert, great presentation! Thank You.

  • @yarnhappykim9294
    @yarnhappykim9294 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert for sharing your information about the ceremony and church, please be safe out there and God bless everyone

  • @allygee5468
    @allygee5468 Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous Robert Snr a great video documentation of this historical cemetery thank you xx

  • @lezliesummers4192
    @lezliesummers4192 Жыл бұрын

    So good to see you. Enjoyed seeing your video. A good history lesson.

  • @martinmarsola6477
    @martinmarsola6477 Жыл бұрын

    An interesting video today! Thank you th3 other Robert. See you on the next! 😊

  • @Ivearted
    @Ivearted Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing!!! 😎👍

  • @marytaylor8417
    @marytaylor8417 Жыл бұрын

    I did enjoy this video. You did an excellent job of explaining everything. I hope the cleanup process will be in another video.

  • @kerrygilchrist62
    @kerrygilchrist62 Жыл бұрын

    Great job !!!! Fascinating seeing these old cemeteries

  • @dirtyblondemage1
    @dirtyblondemage1 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Other Robert. I find them so interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing an important part of history.

  • @glennjudd2467
    @glennjudd2467 Жыл бұрын

    Great video ! Research ! Great ! Robert !

  • @En_Marche
    @En_Marche Жыл бұрын

    Always a great Sidestep Adventure no matter who mans the camera! Thanks for an enlightening walk-about, TOR!

  • @christinestrassner8166
    @christinestrassner8166 Жыл бұрын

    Other Robert awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed your video!

  • @Mr.Thinker-
    @Mr.Thinker- Жыл бұрын

    Great to see ya 'Other' Robert 🤗keep safe out there buddy 👍

  • @aneta2293
    @aneta2293 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sir, for away sharing valuable information about history. I learned something today that I didn't know yesterday. And I do appreciate you so much.⚘🌻😊

  • @kathleenmuller306
    @kathleenmuller306 Жыл бұрын

    This was amazing, The Other Robert!

  • @karenshepler7128
    @karenshepler7128 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, as it is so interesting to see history so far back .Take care. It's a shame how the cemeteries get forgotten after the generations move on or pass away as well .

  • @maragore3478
    @maragore3478 Жыл бұрын

    Geez Robert you sure do one hella job, you do the detail and go that extra few steps to discover more graves, thank you for an enjoyable video of this old cementary, school and church....thank you Sidestep Adventures for your service in all that you do................

  • @bettytordoff8920
    @bettytordoff8920 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this history walk Other Robert! Fantastic job and so much knowledge shared. These beautiful people buried there needed this remembrance. Be nice to see it after you get it spruced up a bit.

  • @shannonjohnson8177
    @shannonjohnson8177 Жыл бұрын

    Always love videos with the other Robert in them!

  • @sandraplonka5225
    @sandraplonka5225 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome other Robert!

  • @Nancy-kw8xz
    @Nancy-kw8xz Жыл бұрын

    Hello Robert pretty interesting video I enjoyed it very much thank you for bringing it to us till next time stay safe take care love from upstate New York

  • @joyceclark8476
    @joyceclark8476 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Other Robert, good to see you again. Thank you very much for the video and tour. Joyce /Connecticut ❤️🙏🇺🇸

  • @tompena7487
    @tompena7487 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks other Robert awesome vlog

  • @bridgetmuehlberger5141
    @bridgetmuehlberger5141 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Thanks for the follow-up, and I can't wait to see you and Robert clean up and bring respect back to those forgotten graves.

  • @melaniegates5955
    @melaniegates5955 Жыл бұрын

    Very sad to see the church in such a mess. Curious to know what would cause a congregation to leave so much behind.

  • @christinestrassner8166
    @christinestrassner8166 Жыл бұрын

    youdid a fabulous job!!!

  • @cathyruthroff1698
    @cathyruthroff1698 Жыл бұрын

    Just a fantastic video. So full of history. I am going to do more research on this. Thank you!

  • @aneta2293
    @aneta2293 Жыл бұрын

    Live life with grace there's no reture from the grave.⚘🌻😊

  • @katherineyanagihara2909
    @katherineyanagihara2909 Жыл бұрын

    Aloha 🌺🥰 Robert! Thank you!🥰🌺

  • @drob517
    @drob517 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely enjoyed.

  • @MsCynflo
    @MsCynflo Жыл бұрын

    Love, love the "Other Robert Show" :)

  • @gelvisward
    @gelvisward Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou the Other Robert. Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I look forward to seeing you and Robert cleaning up the scrub to expose the covered graves. 👍♥️👍

  • @dorenedaniels7493
    @dorenedaniels74932 ай бұрын

    This is so beautiful thank you so much God bless you 🙏❤️

  • @marshabrown8337
    @marshabrown8337 Жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing this discovery. All the best to you all. God bless.

  • @susanbellefeuille
    @susanbellefeuille Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Other Robert!

  • @damonplummer9296
    @damonplummer9296 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much we love you guys take care

  • @juliehacker3319
    @juliehacker3319 Жыл бұрын

    Love watching your video

  • @cliffyarboro1163
    @cliffyarboro11633 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed your video I love this kind of content take care👍

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