Reading from the Historic Marker located in front of the Church:
"Owl Rock Church was founded in 1828 by Richmond Barge, Sr., and other members of the Mutual Rights faction(Protestant Movement)that withdrew from the Mount Gilead Methodist Episcopal Church. It is named for an eight foot natural rock closely resembling an owl (Identified by the Indians as the Owl Rock) which is to the rear of the building. (To the left, east side, of the Cemetery Driveway)
This church has taken part in four (five) distinct phases of Methodism in Georgia: as an Associated Methodist Church, 1828-30; as a Methodist Protestant Church, 1830-1916; as a Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1916-39; (as a Methodist Church, 1939-68; since 1968 as a United Methodist Church.) The Annual Conference session of the Methodist Protestant Church was held here in the year 1900.
During the Battle of Atlanta many skirmishes were fought in
the area and the church is mentioned frequently in the Official
Records. Following the War Between the States the church sponsored
an elementary public school. In 1921 the Sandtown School was created
as a consolidation of the Owl Rock, Boat Rock, and Sandtown Schools."
We acknowledge with grateful appreciation all sources of information in the compilation of the Necrology of the Owl Rock Methodist Church Cemetery:
No one has done more than JAMES MARVIN VARNER, who served so faithfully as the Pastor of the Owl Rock Church, 1958-1962, to record and preserve the history of the Church and Cemetery. To him we raise our voices in gratitude, as together we dedicate our efforts to the glory of God, and in memory of our loved ones, who compose the necrology of the Owl Rock Cemetery.
From the "Varner Compilation" we have attempted to include family connections to the original generations as known. We solicit and covet any information you may be able-to contribute to later and revised editions. It is the goal of the Old Campbell County Historical Society that a history of the churches and a necrology of the cemeteries of "Old Campbell County" be edited and made available for all who are concerned.
It is needful that we record and keep that which we know concerning our heritage. The young generations are asking questions important to them, and which we should be able to answer. Our neglect in keeping church and cemetery records is regrettable, and should constitute a challenge for us to mend our system of record keeping in every church.
With the contribution of your interest and information from Family Bibles, letters and papers of record, and from personal knowledge, we look forward to future, and completed editions, of our family histories and heritage.
Sincerely,
May 21, 1978, 150th Anniversary Henley Campbell, Historian of Owl Rock Old Campbell County Historical Society
Dec. 20, 1978, 150th Anniversary of Old Campbell County
1. Aderhold, Albert G. June 27, 1848 - Feb. 19, 1935
wife:
2. Aderhold, Louisana Barge Jan. 18, 1849 - Aug. 1, 1886
infant daughter
3. Aderhold, Ella Posey Sept. 9, 1876 - July 5, 1877
4. Aderhold, George U. Oct. 15; 1861 - Sept. 18, 1904
wife:
5. Aderhold, Clara Anna Dowman Apr.14,1866 - Feb. 12, 1922
their children:
6. (1) Traynum, Winefred Aderhold Oct.12,1890 - Nov. 27, 1970
husband:
7. Traynum, Andrew Hall July 29,1890 - Oct. 1, 1954
8. (2) Aderhold, Willie Floyd Aug. 9,1892 - May. 28, 1893 (Infant)
9. (3) Aderhold, James Albert Oct. 26,1899 - May 5, 1959
10. Aderhold, Clara Frances Oct. 18,1923 - Apr. 8, 1926
(Daughter of J. A. Aderhold)
11. (4) Aderhold, G. U. "George" Mar. 1, 1905 - Dec. 23, 1947
12. Aderhold, John C. (Mason) Feb. 9, 1843 - Mar. 16, 1934
wife:
13. Aderhold, Margaret Ellener (Eastern Star) Sept. 3, 1846 - Jan. 20, 1913
son:
14. Aderhold, Frederick E. Oct. 2, 1870 - June 26, 1896
15. Bach,, Pauline Hermann born in Germany, died Dec. 9, 1923, Atlanta, Ga.
Son:
16. Bach, Julius Emil Jan. 15, 1876 - Sept. 1, 1961
Born in Leipzig, Germany. Direct descendant of the renowned German organist-composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750.
(Bach graves are between the John Smith monument and a block wall line separating Sections A-1 & B-1)
In Section A-2, west of the Forsyth Lot, there are three crypt tombs, side by side, III. The one in the middle is:
17. Barge, Richmond, Sr. May 8, 1778 - June 23, 1857
Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, son of Lewis and Christiana Barge. He died in Campbell County, now Fulton County. This is the Richmond Barge, who along with other members of the Mount Gilead Methodist Church, supporting the Mutual Rights , Protestant Movement within the church, withdrew to organize the Owl Rock Methodist Church, in the community in which they lived, in 1828.
18. Barge, Margaret Parker 1736 - Feb 12, 1865
Wife of Richmond, Sr., is buried to his right.
Of the 11 children of Margaret and Richmond Barge, Sr., four, to our knowledge, are buried in the Owl Rock Cemetery:
19.(1) Aaron, sixth child July 4, 1818 - Aug. 8, 1878
(Sgt. Co. "B", 7th Regt., Ga. Inf., C.S.A.)
his wife:
20. Nancy Campbell-Barge Dec. 5, 1834 - Feb. 7, 1879
21.(2) Richmond, Jr., seventh child May 2, 1821 - Oct. 31, 1863
(Co. "B", 7th Regt., Ga. Inf., C.S.A.)
his wife (Married 1844)
22. Mary Ann Kiser Barge Mar. 6, 1824 - Dec. 21, 1904
(Her parents buried in the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery)
23.(3) Jacob, eighth child Apr. 10, 1823 - Jan. 23, 1898
(Co. I, 7th Regt., Ga. Cav., C.S.A.)
his wife:
24. Margaret Dorsett Barge Oct. 26, 1835 - Oct. 14, 1932
25.(4) Josiah Lewis, tenth child, Aug. 2, 1826 - Apr. 12, 1857
In crypt tomb on his father's., Richmond Barge Sr's., left side. He died in Atlanta soon after graduation from Medical School.
The other seven children of Margaret and Richmond Barge, Sr., in order of birth were: (Death dates given as known.)
1. James - born 1805
2. John - born 1808, died Dec. 24, 1882
3. Ann - born 1811
4. Sarah - born 1811
5. Edward Madison - born June 6, 1816, died April 6, 1898, buried in the Hopewell- Methodist Church Cemetery, Tyrone, Ga.
9. Margaret, born 1825, married Isaac Mitchell, ancestors of Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone with the Wind."
CONTINUATION of the BARGE LINE as LISTED ABOVE, 17-25, BURIED at OWL ROCK:
26. Barge, Alison W. Oct. 15, 1844 - Feb. 5, 1912
(Co. "B", 7th Regt. Ga. Inf., C.S.A.)
his wife:
27. Barge, Mary Dorsett Nov. 4, 1842 - Mar. 6, 1898
their son:
28. Barge, Homer Feb. 1, 1668 - May 29, 1900
their daughter married W. W. Morgan
29. Morgan, Ora Barge Apr. 8, 1870 - Mar. 28, 1896
30&31. Barge, M/M Arthur K., unmarked graves
32. Barge, Jacob J. Aug. 4, 1863 July 5, 1950
1st. Wife:
33. Barge, Minnie Clark Feb. 27, 1879 Mar. 16, 1915
34. Johnson, Thomas L. Dec. 4, 1901 Jan. 15, 1971
35. Barge, Judge Right Sept. 25, 1871 - June 30, 1961
(Son of Jacob and Margaret Dorsett Barge)
36. Barge, Miles W. (J. P.) Dec. 8, 1877 - July 30, 1966
(Son of Jacob and Margaret Dorsett Barge)
1st wife:
37. Barge, Pet Spear (Collins) July 13, 1883 - Sept. 20, 1909 Section B-1
their daughter:
38. Barge, Laura Aug. 31, 1907 - Feb 4, 1911 Section B-1
his 2nd wife:
39. Barge, Mable Sockwell Oct 21, 1888 - Sept. 4, 1969 (Beside Miles)
40. Collins, Major Hollin May 4, 1859 - Nov 7, 1926 Barge-Collins Lot
his wife:
41. Collins, Zerah Barge Sept. 27, 1866 - May 12, 1965 Barge-Collins Lot
(Note: Daughter of Jacob and Margaret Dorsett Barge, she is the oldest person, of record, buried in the Owl Rock Cemetery; 93 Yrs. 7 mo. 15 days.)
42. Barge, Lou S. "Sister" Apr. 10, 1869 - Aug. 20, 1888 Section A-2
43. Barge, infant child of Jacob and Margaret Dorsett Barge Section A-2
44. Barge, Samuel R. child of Jacob and Margaret Dorsett Barge Section A-2
45. Barge, William Posey, July 4, 1852 - April 3, 1910
Son of Richmond, Jr., and Mary Ann Kiser Barge, Buried at Owl Rock, removed to Westview.
46. Bartlett, Linda Gail Feb, 26, 1948 - Jan. 15, 1949
46-52. Bell, mother of Ben, Bill, Ed, and Henry Bell. She is buried in an unmarked grave, among others in the "Slave Grave Section," north portion of Section A-1, and to the rear of the west wing of the Sunday School Building.
53. Bolton, Herschel Unmarked grave Section D-2
54. Bolton, wife of: Unmarked grave Section D-2
55. Bolton,, William "Bill" Unmarked grave Section D-2
56. Booth, Otis Lessie, Sr. July 30, 1894 - Aug 22, 1971
his wife:
57. Booth, Ola Mae H. Oct. 2, 1900 - May 22, 1965
58. Bright, Dora Nov. 29, 1880 - Aug. 13, 1933 Section B-1
husband:
59. Bright, Buried beside, or near his wife, in unmarked grave.
60. Brown, Edwin Newton, Sr. Dec. 8, 1902 - Jan. 29, 1950 Section A-2
(Husband of Eva McWilliams, father of Dr. Edwin N. Brown, Jr.)
61. Brown, Dr. Edwin N. Brown, Jr. Sept. 12, 1934 - Dec. 25, 1970 Section A-2
(Son of Eva McWilliams Smith)
62. Bryant, Nickname was "Bob" Unmarked grave Section ?
63. Byrd, Fairy Patrica July 21, 1939 - Aug. 29, 1939 Section ?
Three vertical shaft monuments progressing in height mark the graves of:
64. Campbell, James Born ? Died Dec. 6. 1866
his wife:
65. Campbell, Mary Born ? Died Oct. 8, 1866
their son:
66. Campbell, James L. "Long Jimmy" 1828 - May 21, 1869
The only son of James and Mary Campbell was born in County Antrim, Ireland, and at the age of five years came with his parents from Ireland, to the state of Georgia in 1833, and settled in Campbell County. He served in Co. "G" - 44th Regt., Georgia Infantry, C.S.A. The three monuments were erected by the executors of his (James L. Campbell) estate.
67. Campbell, William "Billy" Jan. 1, 1796 - June 10, 1881
Born in County Antrim, Ireland, of Scotch descent, emigrated to Campbell County, Ga., May 5, 1832.
His wife:
68. Campbell, Margaret
Buried in an unmarked grave between his crypt tomb and the wall of the Forsyth Family Lot.
Their children:
(1) Andrew, "Big Andy", father of John James and William Andy (Born in Ireland), all buried at Owl Rock in Section C-1.
69. (2) John, born in County Antrim, Ireland, Jan. 1, 1829, came as a three year old with his parents to Campbell County, Ga., May 5, 1832. He died March 19, 1855, and is buried in a crypt, north-west of his father, William, in Section A-2. (1st) NOTE: The death date on this grave is the oldest that is marked in the cemetery, 1855. Others unmarked are possibly older.
(3) Scott, moved to Texas.
(4) Robert,is buried in the Union Christian Church Cemetery.
70. (5) George W., circa, Jan. 12, 1847 - April 1928 Section B-1
his wife: (Unmarked graves)
71. Charlottie (Campbell) Campbell circa, 1852-Dec. 23,1917 Section B-1
72. Child, in unmarked grave, location possibly near parents in Section B-1
73. Campbell, George C. "Bud" June 11, 1879 - Mar. 19, 1937 Section B-2
his wife:
74. Campbell, Julia Annie McFall Nov. 13, 10'96 - Apr. 13, 1977 Section B-2
75. Campbell, Andrew (Big Andy), born in County Antrim, northern Ireland, then Ulster Province, near the town of Killyyard, Aug. 10, 1826. He arrived with his parents, William and Margaret, in Campbell County, Georgia, May 5, 1832. He died at the old Sandtown Home, Aug. 26, 1904. A tall two columned marble monument marks his grave, and his wife:
76. Campbell, Margaret Forsyth (Peggy), May 1, 1832 - Nov.,3, 1925,
Daughter of JohnForsyth, Sr. See Forsyth Lot, Section A-2.
Their children:
(1) John James, see John James Campbell Lot, Section C-1
77.(2) William Andrew (William Andy), Aug. 27, 1855 - Mar. 15, 1946
his wife:
78. Campbell, Fedora Barge (Dora) Oct. 1, 1856 - Apr. 20, 1936
Daughter of Mary Ann Kiser and Richmond Barge, Jr.
Their children:
79. (1) Campbell, Richmond Loy July 13, 1881 - Nov. 23, 1927 (Unmarried)
(2) Andrew Farish, buried in Westview, married May Wilson, no children.
80. (3) Unnamed infant daughter, Aug. 15, 1887 - Aug. 31, 1887.
First grave in New Sections C&D of the Cemetery.
Twin of:
(4) Eddie Lou Campbell, wife of, Wiley Maurrelle Suttles, see Suttles Lot, C-1
Their daughter:
Dorothy Margaret Suttles Aug. 7, 1914 Mar. 9, 1915
82. (5) Grady Barge Campbell Oct. 19, 1389 - July 6, 1968
Married 11-22-1911 his wife: (Parents of Henley Campbell)
83. Carolyn "Carrie" Henley Campbell Nov. 4, 1889 - Oct. 23, 1963
Their daughter:
84. Carolyn Louise Campbell Mar. 31, 1921 - Nov. l8, 1926
85. Smith, Sue Paul Dec. 20, 1895 - Apr. 25, 1977
Married to Roy Rufus Smith, Dec. 23, 1920. Mother of Meryl Smith Campbell; Mother-in Law of Henley Campbell.
86. Campbell, John James, July 8, 1852 - Feb. 19, 1931
Eldest child of Margaret Forsyth and Andrew (Big Andy) Campbell.
His wife:
87. Campbell, Mary Parker Apr. 21, 1858 - May 26, 1932
Their children:
88.(1) Campbell, Dr. James Parker, M. D. Mar. 18, 1874 - Jan. 17, 1919
His wife:
89. Campbell, Mamie Luck Mar. 2. 1875 - Mar. 29, 1955
(Children of James Parker, I, M. D. and Mamie Luck Campbell:
1. James Parker, II
2. John J.
3. Catherine)
90.(2) Campbell, Maudie L. June 13, 1876 - Sept. 15, 1896
91.(3) Campbell, Walter William Sept. 8, 1878 - Oct. 7, 1956
His 1st wife:
92. Campbell, Mattie Oliver June 16, 1880 - July 12, 1941
Their children:
93. Campbell, Lucile Sept. 28, 1907 - Apr. 17, 1913
(Living children: 2. Launa, 3. William (Bill), 4. Marianna)
W. W. Campbell's 2nd Wife:
94. Campbell, Lily Bomar Cason Aug. 11, 1882 - Sept. 17, 1967
(No children)
(4) Campbell, Andrew Felton see John L. Campbell Lot, Section C-2
95.(5) Luck, Eunice Campbell Oct. 22, 1885 - Jan. 5, 1969
Her husband:
96. Luck, George P. Jan. 19, 1882 - May 13, 1911
Their son:
Luck, George
(6) Sasser, Rebie Campbell Selman
97.*(7). Campbell, John July 13, 1900 - Aug. 5, 1901
(*Concludes the 7 children of John James and Mary Parker Campbell)
To set forth the descendants of the John Campbell Line that are buried in the Owl Rock Cemetery, attention should first be given to the Campbell Family Cemetery near the old homestead of Perry and Rosa Belle Waits Stewart.
Beginning at the intersection of New Hope Road with Campbellton Road, S. W., Atlanta, Fulton County; proceed on New Hope Road in the direction of Cascade Road, approximately .8 of a mile; turn left off New Hope on to Kings Lake Drive, (Kings Lake Subdivision), continue on Kings Lake Drive, with lake to the right, approximately 500 feet to a fire hydrant on the left. Looking west up a sloping embankment, large cedar trees will be noted. This is the location of the cemetery, covered in bramble and underbrush with no monument left standing. Reading from the monuments that could be uncovered, an impressive wealth of history and information is revealed:
1. John Campbell, born in the town of Killyyard, County of Antrim, Ireland, circa Sept. 19, 1796. Sailed from Belfast and landed in the U.S.A.,, Oct. 26, 1815. Settled in Georgia, 1818. The first of the clan of the Owl Rock Campbell's to arrive in America. He died March 8, 1878; aged 81 years, 5 months, 19 days.
2. Mary ( ? ) Campbell, the wife of John Campbell, buried beside him in the old cemetery, was born, circa April 30, 1803, and died Oct. 6, 1839; 36 years, 5 months, and 6 days old.
John Campbell was a first cousin of James,(Number 64 of the Necrology) and William (Number 67 of the Necrology of Owl Rock Cemetery).
The lineage of John and Mary Campbell through their son., Andrew, "Little Andy", Campbell in the Owl Rock Cemetery is as follows:
98. Campbell, Margaret ( ? ), first wife of Andrew Campbell, born June 5, 1836, died Sept. 20, 1866, 19 days after the birth of their third child that died when 3 days old. Section A-2
Their children:
(1) Campbell, Barbara Ann, married John Thomas McCollough, see McCollough Lot, Section D-2.
99 (2) Campbell, Mary J. Dec. 5, 1860 - Sept. 5, 1864 Section A-2
100 (3)Campbell, Infant daughter Sept. 1, 1866 - Sept. 4, 1866 Section A-2
101. Campbell, Andrew (Jr.) Aug. 16, 1834 - Oct. 3, 1898
his 2nd wife: (Served in Co. "C", 1st Regt., Ga. Inf., C.S,A..)
102, Campbell, Mary DeFoor March 5, 1842 - June 13, 1926
Their children:
103 (1) Campbell, Lilla May May 25, 1369 - Aug, 22, 1951 (Unmarried)
104 (2) Campbell, Dr. J. Lee, M.D. Apr. 25, 1872 - Apr. 16, 1950
his wife:
105, Campbell, Kate Wilson Jan. 12, 1880 - Dec. 23, 1929
Their children
1. Wilson Lee
2. Daisy Campbell Rhodes
106 (3) Campbell, Mattie Talulah Mar. 2. 1877 - Dec. 21, 1951 (Unmarried)
107 (4) Moon, Pearl Campbell Nov. 9, 1379 - Feb. 25, 1972
her husband: (Teacher at the University of Georgia. No children)
108 Moon, Arthur Hood Oct. 8, 1880 - June 4, 1923
109 (5) Green, Adeline Clyde Campbell, wife of Geo. P. Green, Nov. 26,1884-Mar. 5, 1921
110. Peacock, Lewis S., Dec. 9, 1864 - Sept. 24, 1927
Son of Mary DeFoor Campbell, step-son of Andrew Campbell (Jr.)
111. Campbell, John L. June 6, 1856 - Nov. 3, 1918.
Son of Polly Campbell, father ? Polly is buried in Old Campbell Cemetery.
his wife:
112. Campbell, Emma Barge Aug. 20, 1861 - Nov. 22, 1944
Daughter of Mary Ann
Their children: Kiser and Richmond Barge, Jr.
113. (1) Campbell, Mary Docia Dec. 26, 1882 - Sept. 20, 1950
her husband:
114. *Campbell, Andrew Felton Dec. 13, 1880 - Oct. 23, 1953
Son of John James and Mary Parker Campbell.
Their children:
115. *Campbell, Infant Son Sept. 30, 1906 - Oct. 6, 1906
116. Campbell, A. Felton, Jr., Sept. l2, 1920 - Sept. 30, 1920
117 (2) Aldredge, Sallie Campbell July 30, 1887 - Aug. 30, 1970
her husband: No children
118. Aldredge, J. Walter Mar. 4, 1374 - Jan. 16, 1952
119. Campbell, Sarah Jane Jan. 1, 1851 - Dec. 23, 1942
Daughter of Polly Campbell, sister of John L. Campbell. Unmarried
(* * Living daughter of Felton and Docia Campbell: Sarah Campbell Atkins)
Campbell, Mrs. Jim Parker (Mary Suber), see Suber Lot, Section C-2
Carlton, W. D., Lula, and Martha Louise, see McWilliams Lot, Section A-2
Collins, Major and Zerah, see Barge-Collins Lot, Section C-2
120. Crowe, Infant of Walter and Allie Crowe, unmarked, location ?
121. Doyal, D. D., son of Gus Doyal, unmarked, location,Section A-2
122. Duke, Alice Maybel Merrill Feb. 1, 1920 - July 12, 1958, unmarked.
Wife of Roy William Duke
123. Ewing, James Thomas Mar. 5, 1871 - July 7, 1948, Section B-2.
His first wife, Ida Mae Vessel Ewing is buried at the Prays Mill Baptist Church, Douglas County.
124. Forsyth, John, Sr. Feb. 1761 - Feb. 1866
125. Forsyth, Maria Aug, 1804 - May 1893
126. Forsyth, William 1810 - 1871
127. Forsyth, William (Jr.?) Nov. 1829 - May 1891
Corporal in Co. A, 3rd Bn., Ga. Inf., C.S.A.
128. Forsyth, Margaret May 1, 1832 - Nov. 3. 1925
married Andrew "Big Andy"
Sisters Campbell. See Lot in Section C-1
129. Forsyth, Nancy Jane May 12, 1835 - Dec. 21, 1916
married Smith- Sec.B-1
Forsyth, Andrew See E. J. Waits Lot, Section C-1
NOTE WRONG NUMBERING
128. Forsyth, John, Jr. Sept. 1841 - June 1863
129&30 Forsyth, Ann Jan. 1846 - Oct. 1871
Mary, Jan. 1846 - June 1874 (Twins ?)
131. Forsyth, James C. Mar. 1849 - Oct. 1893
his wife
132. Forsyth, Maggie Dorsett Sept. 1851 - Jan. 1874
134. Gilliland, Sawyers B. 1915 - 1962
his wife:
135. Gilliland, Florence Z. 1908 - 1976
(In the will of Florence Gilliland, who survived her husband, the Owl Rock Cemetery Association was remembered with a generous gift.)
Green, Adeline Clyde Campbell, see Andrew Campbell Lot, Section D-2
136. Gregory, Mrs. Rescue mother of Mrs. Ludie Camp, unmarked, in Section A-1
(Interment July 1, 1973)
Hardage, Arthur L. and Herring, Willie M. See McWilliams Lot, Sec. A-2
137. Hudgins, Marie Unmarked, location ?
Johnson, Thomas L. See Jacob J. Barge Lot, Section D-1
138. Kiser, Alva Dennis Sept. 8, 1869 - May 13, 1923
his wife No children
139. Kiser, Emma Aderhold Oct. 16, 1869 - Dec. 29, 1955
(Aderhold in the Kiser Lot: See #1, #2, #3)
140. Kitchen, Belinda Carey Jan. 22, 1960 - Feb. 13, 1960.
Booth Lot, Section C-1. East. Daughter of William Carey and Delores Gale Roberson Kitchens.
141. Lacy, James Jackson July 16, 1905 - Jan. 31, 1916 Section (blank)
(Son of Armond and Vina M. Turner Lacy)
141. Langston, Louis G. Dec. 9, 1804 - Sept. 9, 1905 Section C-2
142. Lee, ? ? Unmarked, location unknown.
143. Lowe, Aaron Crad Dec. 24, 1673 - May 29, 1935
his wife:
144. Lowe, Rada Elizabeth Apr. 14, 1879 - Jan. 25, 1926
Bartlett, Linda Gail Feb. 26, 1948 - Jan. 15, 1949 (#46)
Byrd, Fairy Patrica July 21, 1939 - Aug. 29, 1939 (#63)
Luck, George P. and Eunice Campbell. See John James Campbell Lot, C-1
145. McCollough, John Thomas July 10, 1859 - May 16, 1935
his wife:
146. McCollough, Barbara Ann Campbell Feb. 20, 1859 - Feb. 28, 1943,
daughter of Margaret & Andrew Campbell,(Jr)
their children:
147.(l) McCollough, Marcus Talmadge July 29, 1886 - Apr. 15, 1952
148 (2) McCollough, Walter Lee Aug. 26, 1891 - Feb. 11, 1908
149 (3) Miller, Pearl McCollough July 6, 1896 - Mar. 6, 1976
her husband:
150. Miller, David Reid Sept. 19, 1887 - Dec. 22, 1925
their child:
151. Miller, Barbara Elizabeth Sept. 20, 1921 - Feb. 28, 1922
152. McElreath, Charlie M. Aug. 8, 1872 - July 25, 1945 Section B-1
his wife:
153. McElreath, Ora Sept. 26, 1874 - Oct. 31, 1941 Section B-1
their children:
154. McElreath, Claude J. Died, Dec. 5, 1926 Section B-1
Georgia - Pvt. Med. Detachment, 320th Field Art., 82nd "Rainbow" Div., World War I.
155. McElreath, Homer Unmarked Section B-1
156. McGuirk or McGouirk, William Unmarked Section ?
his wife:
157. McGuirk, Minnie Vincent Daughter of George M. and Nancy Caroline
their son: Fowler Vincent. Died 1916. Unmarked - Section ?
158. McGuirk, Elbert Unmarked Section ?
159. McWillaims, Robert Samuel Born 1819, Died 1875
his wife: (They were married, Dec. 24, 1841)
160. McWilliams, Elizabeth Cush Born Jan. 1, 1817, Died ?
This couple was born in Cork County, Munster Province, Ireland, and immigrated to Georgia in 1844. He was one of the first Justices of the Peace in old Campbell County. Deeds of recordwill show that he donated the land on which the Owl Rock Methodist Church is located, and this section of the cemetery.
Their children:
161 (1) McWilliams, Mary Feb. 22, 1843 - Jan. 14, 1928
She came as a 14 month old infant with her parents from Cork County, Ireland to America in 1844.
162 (2) McWilliams, John H. Sept. 11, 1845 - Sept. 18, 1918
He served as a Private in Co. "G"- 2nd Regt. Ga. Inf., Res. CSA.
(3) Wallace Elizabeth McWilliams See the Wallace Lot, Section D-1
163 (4) McWilliams, James Andrew Feb. 3, 1359 - Dec. 10, 1938
his wife:
164.. McWilliams, Ora Pearl Smith June 29, 1875 - Nov. 30, 1913
daughter of William Coy and Mary J. Turner Smith.
their children:
165 (1) Hardage, Maudie E. McWilliams Jan. 31, 1896 - Nov. 25, 1976
her husband: (Parents of James Hardage)
166. Hardage, Arthur L. Nov. 27, 1893 - July 2, 1941
167.(2) Carlton, Lula McWilliams June 23, 1897 - Sept. 30, 1965
her husband:
168. Carlton, William Daniel Dec. 19, 1894 - Mar. 19, 1965
their daughter: (Parents of Bill Carlton)
169. Carlton, Martha Louise Sept. 26, 1925 - May 24, 1944
170 (3) McWilliams, Mary Feb. 6. 1901 - Feb. 6, 1939
(See #60) Brown, Edwin Newton, Sr., Dec. 8, 1902 - Jan. 29,.1950
his wife:
(4) McWilliams, Eva (Eva's 2nd husband: E. R. "Smitty" Smith)
their son:
(See #61) Brown, Edwin Newton, Jr., D.C., Sept. 12, 1934 - Dec. 25, 1970
their daughter:
Porado, Jeanette Brown
171. Tucker, James Howard July 12, 1909 Sept. 9, 1961
his wife: (No children)
(5) McWilliams, Gladys
172. Herring, Willie M. Apr. 2, 1891 Jan. 29, 1954
his wife: (No children)
(6) McWilliams, Ora Mae
(7) Gaylon McWilliams,
The only son in this family is buried in the Union Christian Church Cemetery. The (7) children of James A. and Ora Pearl Smith McWilliams are not listed in order of age. The surviving children as of this date, May 21, 1978, are: 1. Eva McWilliams Smith; 2. Ora Mae McWilliams Herring; 3.Gladys McWilliams Tucker.
Note: After the death of his first wife, Elizabeth Cush, Robert Samuel McWilliams was married a second time to Lucindia Brown Taylor, a Civil War widow. Children born to this union,live in Alabama.
173. McWilliams, Robert Oct. 27, 1827 - Feb. 20, 1911
his wife: (Co. "B". 25th Bn. Ga. Inf., C.S.A.)
174. McWilliams, P. Missouri Cush Jan. 3, 1828 - Sept. 20, 1893
(Relation of this family to Robert Samuel and Elizabeth Cush McWilliams not known. Possibly cousin and sister respectively.) Unmarked graves in this lot are assumed to be children of Robert and "P. Missouri" McWilliams.
175. McWilliams, William Unmarked Section ?
his wife: (Parents of Oscar McWilliams)
176. McWilliams, Annie Unmarked Section ?
177. Merk, George Washington Unmarked
his wife:
178. Merk, Ella Sims Unmarked
their children:
179 (1) Merk, William Lemuel Unmarked Died 1935
180 (2) Merk, Laura Ethel Unmarked Born 1880 circa, died March 22, 1960.
Will and"Miss Ethel"owned the old Emmitt Campbell home and acreage where now is located the Fulton County LandFill. (Her grave is in the walk between the Merk & BargeCollins Lot)
Miller, David Reid., Pearl and Barbara Elizabeth see McCollough Lot.SecD-2
Moon, Arthur H. and Pearl Campbell See Andrew Campbell(Jr.) Lot., SecD-2
Morgan, Ora Barge See Alison Barge Lot, Sec. A-1(See #29)
181. Oliver, James P. Sr. Jan. 18, 1868 - July 21, 1958
his wife:
182. Oliver, Lula C. Foster June 22, 1874 - Dec. 3. 1950
Their Children: 1. Mary, 2. Margie, 3. Irene, 4. M. R., 5. Inez, 6. James Pleny, Jr., 7. Amorie, B. Lynn, 9. Sally, 10. Daisy
Orr, Erlene Reynolds See Reynolds Lot, Section D-2
Peacock, Lewis S. See Andrew Campbell,(Jr.) Lot, Section D-2 (See #110)
183. Peterson, Lillie Isabele Jan. 10, 1893 - Feb. 5. 1893 Section B-1
184. Peterson, Mary Elizzie Aug. 13, 1896 - June 19, 1898 Section B-1
NOTE INCORRECT NUMBERING
184. Reynolds, Christopher C. "Lum" July 24, 1875 - Feb. 15, 1955
his wife:
185. Reynolds, Adecia Smallwood July 1, 1673 - Aug. 11, 1957
their children:
186 (1) Orr, Erlene Reynolds May 8, 1900 - June 7, 1969
187 (2) Reynolds, Harvey C. Sept. 6, 1908 - Dec. 13, 1975
188 (3) Reynolds, Charlie H. Apr. 14, 1912 - May 3, 1971
189 Roberson, George Henry March 13, 1905 - Nov. 16, 1976
his wife:
Roberson, Mary Ethel
190. Sievers, George Edward Unmarked Section ?
191. Smith, James Daniel "Danny" Oct. 4, 1949 - June 2, 1961
192. Smith, Elizabeth - Stillborn, May 5, 1958 - These are children of James Newton and Pauline Campbell Smith, Grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Campbell.
193. Smith, Nancy Jane Forsyth May 12, 1835 - Dec. 21, 1916 Section B-1
(She is a sister of Margaret Forsyth, wife of "Big Andy" Campbell)
194. Smith, John W. Mar. 17, 1871 - Jan. 24, 1936 Section B-1
195. Smith, William Coy Nov. 19, 1349 - Apr. 19, 1920 Section A-2
his wife:
196. Smith, Mary J. Turner Oct. 7, 1351 - Apr. 6, 1909 Section A-2
their children:
(1) Smith, Ora Pearl, married James Andrew McWilliams. (See #164)
(2) Lowe, Rada Elizabeth Smith See Lowe Lot, Pa-e 11, #144
(3) Smith Arthur F., buried in Fairburn, was founder and owner of A. F. Smith Chevrolet, Fairburn. (Now Andy Lewis Chevrolet) Father of: Rep. Virlyn Smith, and Mrs. John Tucker, and Mrs. Wynette Bryant.
(4) Smith, Robert, buried in Douglas County, where a made his home and reared his family. R. L. Smith, former Douglas County Commissioner was a son.
197. Smith, Minnie B. Apr. 5, 1891 - Dec. 17, 1902 Section A-2
Smith, Sue Paul, wife of Roy Rufus Smith. (See # 85), Section C-1
Their children: Mrs. John (Tena) Green; Mrs. Henley (Meryl) Campbell; Mrs. Fred (Auverne) McGinnis; Mrs. Carl (Gwen) Smith; Rev. Queon P. Smith; Mrs. Philip (Auvis) Paradise.
198. Solem, Stanley Harrison Infant, born Aug. 15, 1977.
Grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hooper
Sparks, Eugene, Nancy, and Dewey See Wooddall-Sparks Lot, Section D-2
199. Suber, Mary Paulette May 10, 1826 - Sept. 6, 1908
her son:
200. Suber, Jimmielou June 25, 1856 - Nov. 16, 1946
his wife:
201. Suber, Fannie Dowman Aug. 3, l860 - Jan. 30, 1938
their children buried at Owl Rock:
202 (6) Suber., George Dowman Jan. 27, 1895 - July 28, 1953 (Unmarried)
203 (7) Campbell, Mary Suber, wife of James Parker Campbell II. Born Jan. 24, 1898, died June 21, 1959. Their children: Mrs. William (Margaret) Nabers; James Parker Campbell III.
Children of Jimmielou and Fannie Suber buried elsewhere:
(1)Suber, Clarence, (2) Ernest, (3) Charlie, (4) Edith, wife of Hill Campbell, brother of Dr. Lee Campbell, (5) John, (8) Jim. (9) Ruth, wife of Cecil Reeves. Jim and Ruth were twins. Ruth is the surviving child as of this date, May 21, 1978.
Charlie was for many years a leading merchant in the Ben Hill Community and John in the Adamsville Community.
204. Suttles, Rev. Wiley Maurrelle Dec. 9, 1879 - Feb. 10, 1937
his wife: (He was pastor of Owl Rock Church 1912-1914)
205. Suttles, Eddie Lou Campbell Aug. 15, 1887 - May. 1, 1978
their children: (She was the daughter of William Andy and Dora Barge Campbell)
(1) Suttles, Dorothy See #81
(2) Suttles, Dr. W. M. "Bill" Vice President and Provost, Ga. State University
(3) Fry, Fedora Suttles
(4) Corley, Ruth Suttles
Thomas, Leo, Dorothy, and Linda M. See Vincent Lot, Section D-2
Traynum, Andrew Hall, and Winefred Aderhold See Aderhold Lot (#6), Sec. C-2
206. Turner, David R. Dec. 10, 1851? - ?
his wife:
207. Turner, Susan I. Aug. 3, 1632 - Nov. 30, 1913
208. Turner, Robert J. May 5, 1347 - Oct. 1. 1913
his wife:
209. Turner, Lucinda Wallace July 30, 1841 - Dec. 19, 1910
210. Turner, Joseph Benjamin April 25, l869 - ? ?
his wife:
211. Turner, Ida C. Oct. 3, 1873 - July 23, 1907
212. Turner, Infant of Joseph B. and Ida C. Turner No dates.
213. Turner, Vera A. 1890 - Aug. 9. 1962 (Aged 72)
214. Vincent, George Martin May 7, 1837 - May 31, 1917
He fought in the Confederate Army in Co. "H", 30th Ga. Inf., C. S. A. Enlisted Sept. 21, 1961, in Co. "G" formed by Capt. John Edmondson, in Campbell County. Was made a 1st Corporal on May 14, 1862. Captured on Aug. 20, 1964, during the Atlanta campaign, near Sandtown, Georgia, and sent as a prisoner to Camp Chase, Ohio,, and later to Nashville for the duration.
215. Vincent, Nannie Caroline Fowler Jan. 16, 1855 - Jan. 16, 1929
wife of George Martin Vincent, sister of Joanna Fowler Waits, the wife of Ephriam Waits, brother of William Andrew Waits, and Great Uncle of George Waits.
Their Children in the VINCENT LOT - SECTION D-2
216 (1) Vincent., Andrew Dec, 4, 1879 - ? ? 1971
his wife: (Married Sept. 22, 1915)
217. Vincent., Annie Mae Ewing Aug. 16, 1896 - ? ? 1969
their daughter:
218. Vincent, Jewel July 24, 1921 - March 29, 1943
daughter-in-law:
219. Vincent, Mary Elizabeth, wife of G. T. Vincent, Oct. 17, 1923 - Apr.20, 1978
(2) Vincent, Charlie
his wife:
220. Vincent, Annie "Ludi" Blissit Oct. 22, 1896 - Aug. 17, 1951
Ewing, James Thomas (See # 123)
221. Waits, William Unmarked Section B-2
wife not known: ?
his son:
222. Waits, Osborn R. Born circa 1821 or 1822 Unmarked Section B-2
his wife:
223. Waits, Nancy Unmarked Section B-2
their children:
224 (1) Waits, Ephriam Unmarked Section B-2
his wife:
225. Waits, Joanna Fowler Unmarked Section B-2
226 (2) Waits, Willian Andrew Jan. 25, 1953 - Apr. 2, 1926
his wife:
227. Waits, Sarah Elizabeth McCullough Feb. 28, 1857 - July 15, 1943
their children:
1. William A. "Will''
2. Ephriam Jackson see E. J. Waits Lot, Section C-1
3. M. Franklin "Frank"
4. John James
228. 5. *Waits, Andy Homer Sept. 5, 1884 - Aug. 11, 1961
his wife: (W. A. Waits Lot, Section D-1)
229. Waits, Mamie Clay Sept. 11, 1893 - Feb. 8, 1967
Their children: 1. William 2. Dan
6. Rosa Belle, surviving child as of this date, married Perry Stewart
7. Myrtie, married Gilbert Coryell.
This concludes the 7 children of W. A. & Sarah Elizabeth Waits, grandchildren of Osborn R., and great-grandchildren of William Waits.
(3) Wooddall, Rosa Ann Waits, daughter of Osborn & Nancy Waits. See Wooddall Lot
230. Waits, Ephriam Jackson May 13, 1879 - Aug. 29, 1950
his wife: (Son of William A. and Sarah Elizabeth McCullough Waits.
231. Waits, Mary Elizabeth Wallace "Mamie" May 12, 1884 - Sept. 25, 1950
(Daughter of George & Elizabeth McWilliams Wallace; Granddaughter of Robert Samuel & Elizabeth Cush McWilliams.)
Their son:
*Waits, George W.
232. Waits, Marvin Unmarked (Brother of Osborn Waits) Section B-2
(*From the records of Homer Waits; and records and conversation with George Waits, we are indebted for information on the Waits Family.)
233. Wallace, George William Aug. 3, 1850 - Jan. 12., 1928
his wife:
234. Wallace, Elizabeth McWilliams Jan. 9, 1849 - Oct. 19, 1934
(Daughter of Robert Samuel & Elizabeth Cush McWilliams)
their children:
235 (1) Wallace, Charlie A. Nov. 30, 1372 - June 1, 1951
his wife:
236 Wallace, Fronie Feb. 14, 1881 - Aug. 9, 1962
237 (2) Wallace, Arthur Omer June 27, 1880 - Oct. 14, 1918
238 (3) Wallace, Gena Elizabeth Aug. 18, 1887 - May 3, 1912
(4) Waits, Mary Elizabeth Wallace "Mamie" See E. J. Waits Lot, Sec C-1 (Above)
Other Children of G.W. & Elizabeth McWilliams Wallace: 1. Jim 2. Harold
239. Wallace, Infant of M/M J. J. Wallace, Died Dec. 6, 1906
240. White, David P. May 10, 1829 - Apr. 7, 1911
He was Sergeant in Co."E", 35th Regt., Ga. Inf., C.S.A. He was awarded the "Medal of Honor" by the Confederate Government. Faithful in his church at Owl Rock, and as a Mason, a favorite petition in his prayers was: "Thank you Lord that we are still on praying ground, and pleading terms with Thee."
Married Jan. 22, 1871 to:
241. White, Mary B. Aderhold Mar. 7, 1832 - Feb. 5, 1904
242. Wooddall, Merrill A., Sr. "Bud" Apr. 7, 1854 - June 5, 1928
his wife:
243. Wooddall, Rosa Ann Waits May 4, l85l - June 1, 1943
(Daughter of Osborn R. & Nancy Waits, sister of W. A. WAITS)
their daughter:
244. Wooddall, Nancy Adeline "Nanny" Oct. 2, 1877 - July 16, 1963
245. Sparks, Eugene W. Aug. 6, 1870 - Oct. 9, 1963
his wife:
246. Sparks, Nancy E. Dec. 17, 1876 - May 201, 1959
their son:
247. Sparks, Dewey E. Nov. 14, 1893 - Mar. 25,, 1975
248. Worthington, Samuel Butler Sept. 10, 1372 - Feb. 16, 1924 (Section A-1)
249. Yarbrough, Charlie W. Nov. 20, 1857 - ? ?
his wife:
250. Yarbrough, Louella Ewing Feb. 23, 1866 - Sept. 5, 1906
their son
251. Yarbrough, James Ermnitt 1898 - 1946
These have been a mystery to all of us of the younger generations of Owl Rock Families. Many projections have been made as to who is buried beneath the stones, but none of accuracy.
Mr. Homer Waits related to Rev. James Varner, and he included in his compilation, what seems to be the most accurate concerning the stonepile grave nearest the church yard. - - That it contained the body of a man who was working, or had worked in one of the old tanning yards of the Sandtown Village. - - This may give reason for some who say "Christian Indians" are possibly buried here. - - They could be the first graves in the cemetery. - - Information of authority on the Stone Pile Graves would be most appreciated.
Having given account for 251 graves in the cemetery, it would be reasonable to assume that near 300 persons are buried at Owl Rock, considering the many unmarked graves for which no records seem available.
In this First Edition of a Necrology, which has turned out be an effort toward a genealogy, we invite your interest and contributions to a second and more completed edition.
We express our sincere thanks in gratitude to all who have made this edition possible. First, to Rev. James Varner, for his untiring efforts in a labor of love in compiling the first necrology. - - To Eva McWilliams Smith, George Waits, and Jim Parker Campbell, for their valuable information toward family lineage, and records. - - To Rev. Henry Norris, for the blessings of his capable leadership as pastor of Owl Rock in this our Sesquicentennial Year. For me! Love made me do it: For my God, His Church and my People.
Sincerely,
May 21, 1976 Henley Campbell, (Editor and Printer)
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