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From: "Kemis Massey" <>
Subject: [ALCOOSA] Clapp Cemetery - Columbus (Muscogee Co) GA
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 09:17:38 -0400


Hi,

In Columbus, GA in the 1800's we had the Clapp Factory on the banks of the
Chattahoochee River. Close by the Clapp Village was built for the factory
workers. Later a cemetery was placed on the hill over-looking the
Charrahoochee. The Clapp Cemetery records seems to be lost.

Known buried:
Mary Catherine Skipper (b. Nov 28, 1825 - d. Sep 10, 1880) daughter of
Isaac W. Woods and Eliza/Elizabeth Patterson, wife of Jacob S. Skipper (son
of Silas S. Skipper and Esther/Ester)
John P. Lewis (B. Dec 12, 1812 - D. Feb 10, 1886)
Grave of a child, J.F. Cain no dates
Other family names rumored to have been buried there:
Hopkins, Miller, Warren, Watson (several years back Ms Watson told other
locals she had 14 family members buried in the cemetery) and Bird.

There are suppose to be 20 Confederate soldiers from Georgia and Alabama
there. Also American Indians and Slaves are buried there.

The reason for the email is the land the cemetery is on was purchased in
the 1920's by Georgia Power. Georgia Power feels it is not their
responsibility to take care of the cemetery and that is a job that the
families should be doing. At this point in time, I need to attempt to find
as many descendants of the deceased buried in Columbus Georgia's forgotten
Cemetery.

Ultimately we would like to have the cemetery cleaned to the point that
descendants could actually visit the graves. The cemetery is a jungle. This
is a job that will have to be tackled during fall or winter. It is also a
monumental undertaking. . . there is no way this would be a day's work. I
have already been in touch with several descendants, several local Historic
societies, several local historians, Sons of Confederate veterans, and
Daughters of Confederate Veterans asking for guidance and help. So far all
agree, if it can be done it will be monumental.

But if you look at it as being part of your heritage to take care of your
ancestors graves and we all work together, we could make the Clapp Cemetery
a true resting place for those buried in a beautiful place so long ago. You
are taking to time to find out where you came from. . . we are all story
telling of our family history. . . add a chapter as to how you help save a
forgotten resting place of loved ones.

Thanks for taking the time to read my email. . . if you know or think you
have family members buried in the Clapp Cemetery in Columbus, GA, please
let me hear from you. If you know any decandants, please pass the message on
to them.

Happy family hunting,

kemis massey

Researching: Duke, Evans, Hickey, Mays, Rosamond, Songer, and Camp for me
Researching: Brooks, Chambers, Massey, Fountain, and Smith for my hubbie


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