Shiloh Cemetery

Shiloh Cemetery 1831-1961 Historic Cemetery Preservation, Restoration, Education and Community Watchcare Site

Friends of Shiloh Methodist Cemetery decided the best way to observe Memorial Day would be to care for the long neglecte...
05/27/2019

Friends of Shiloh Methodist Cemetery decided the best way to observe Memorial Day would be to care for the long neglected graves of a serviceman and his family, so four of our volunteers met this morning to do just that. At the small, Carlos Family Cemetery in Macon-Bibb County, our volunteers tackled a tough project and made unbelievable advances before 9:45 AM!

Like many other local cemeteries featured on this page recently, within the last year or so thieves struck the Carlos Family Cemetery, stealing a good amount of the original iron fencing as well as the beautiful, ornamental gate which used to stand proudly on the North side of the site. HOPEFULLY, with visibility into the site unbelievably better and nearby neighbors taking notice of the history lying so close to their doorsteps, the citizens surrounding the cemetery will assist in monitoring and protecting the site in the future!

As you all observe the holiday in your own way, remember to say a prayer for the families of our national HEROES of ALL conflicts, and thank Almighty God for people so willing to sacrifice themselves for their fellow Americans! Have a safe and RESPECTFUL Memorial Day, from everyone at the Friends of Shiloh Methodist Cemetery, Corporation.

On this Memorial Day Weekend, if you are visiting and paying respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to o...
05/26/2019

On this Memorial Day Weekend, if you are visiting and paying respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to our great nation and see coins atop their markers, this is the meaning of the tradition. We have some graves at Shiloh on which coins have appeared and even one small coin bank. Please be respectful if you do see the tokens, and remember that taking items denoting military service from a grave is a FELONY in the State of Georgia. This includes Coins, flags, or other monuments to military service to the State of Georgia, the United States of America, or the Confederate States of America, PER THE CODE SECTION (OCGA 16-8-2, under “Penalties”).

REMEMBER, this weekend is not about military service...that’s Veteran’s Day. This is about honoring and remembering those who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation, no matter the conflict. Do not say “Happy Memorial Day,” as this was never meant to be a celebration. Try instead, “Have a RESPECTFUL Memorial Day.” Be safe in the heat and let not our national HEROES go unremembered or unvisited!

+++Josh+++

THIS IS HORRIFIC. The historic Woodward Family Cemetery in Macon-Bibb County was found in a state of disrespect and dese...
05/13/2019

THIS IS HORRIFIC.

The historic Woodward Family Cemetery in Macon-Bibb County was found in a state of disrespect and desecration today!! No matter your stance on political issues, there is ZERO excuse for vandalizing a person’s grave...ESPECIALLY one that has survived since 1862!! The Macon-Bibb County Sheriff’s Office took the report by phone, and HOPEFULLY will be looking into this. In the meantime, the friends of Shiloh Cemetery will be taking measures to ensure this type of barbaric behavior does not go unnoticed or ignored!

TWICE LOCALLY IN THE PAST MONTH!!! Friends of our local cemeteries PLEASE make sure you visit as much as possible!! Boots on the ground is the best way to prevent this!

It takes an absolute horror of a human being to vandalize the final resting place of another person, ESPECIALLY when tho...
05/06/2019

It takes an absolute horror of a human being to vandalize the final resting place of another person, ESPECIALLY when those people have been resting peacefully for over one hundred years and DOUBLY SO when some of the graves are marked as veterans graves!! However, just that happened within the last couple of weeks at the Hancock/Shirah Family Cemetery, which is very close to Shiloh!

Unknown vandals entered the cemetery and unearthed EVERY marked grave stone they could find. They spray painted a couple of them, broke one stone, and removed memorial metal crosses from the veterans graves. They then buried all the stones and markers underneath pine straw, leaves and debris before leaving the cemetery in a complete state of disrepair and disrespect!

THANKS to members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, LT. James T. Woodward Camp #1399, within 24 hours of the discovery of the vandalism, EVERY marked stone was back in its original place with the exception of the one which will have to be repaired (For the second time due to vandalism). The cemetery was also raked, cleaned and security measures put in place. The members of the camp are personally seeing to the repair of the damaged stone and memorial crosses, which will be returned to they cemetery soon.

The Warner Robins Police Department was contacted immediately upon discovery of the damage, and they initiated a thorough investigation to include fingerprint processing and photographing all damage. The response was timely and professional, and we anxiously await the results of the investigation.

In the meantime, if anyone uncovers any information regarding the desecration and vandalism to Hancock/Shirah Cemetery, PLEASE contact the Warner Robins Police Department at (478) 302-5378, or dial 911 to have an officer respond and take down the information! PLEASE HELP US HOLD WHOEVER DID THESE UNSPEAKABLE ACTS ACCOUNTABLE, and continue to protect the history and people who made our society what it is today!!

Pictured: Photos taken of damaged and hidden grave stones and memorial decorations, and after shots of the hard work and dedication shown by SCV CAMP #1399 members who helped return the cemetery to as normal as possible under the circumstances.

+++Josh+++

We waited to post this to allow time for a resolution, but the Trustees at Shiloh wanted you to see the battle that’s be...
03/16/2019

We waited to post this to allow time for a resolution, but the Trustees at Shiloh wanted you to see the battle that’s being fought to protect this sacred ground. Just a couple of weeks ago, we had almost 30 volunteers in the cemetery, working for the entire day. It’s NO SECRET the cemetery is there, and clearly under the care of a lot of dedicated volunteers. However, one week after our work day, we arrived to find a huge area of concrete dumped inside the cemetery grounds and left discarded.

A quick investigation made it absolutely clear the concrete had been the result of home improvements made at one of the neighbors’ homes. The concrete was obviously leftover and carelessly dumped behind the residence, regardless of the cemetery. It was unknown whether the neighbor had been responsible for the illegal dumping, or their contractor, but the action itself was unspeakable.

A report was immediately filed with law enforcement, and an offer extended through the Deputies who responded that the neighbor have the concrete removed within a week. As of 6 days after the report, the Trustees of the Shiloh Cemetery Restoration Corporation are happy to announce the problem has been resolved and all concrete removed!

We would like to thank the Peach County Sheriff’s Office for their quick response and professionalism in handling this case. We want it known that anyone who disturbs, damages, or destroys anything within the boundaries of Shiloh Methodist Cemetery will answer for their choices. If the damage can be repaired, we would prefer that happens en lieu of prosecution...but don’t push it. WE WILL NOT TOLERATE DISRESPECT TO THOSE RESTING AT SHILOH.

Ok, here we go folks...and it didn’t take long. 😂 Mrs. Caretaker was actually the researcher this evening, and not only ...
03/11/2019

Ok, here we go folks...and it didn’t take long. 😂

Mrs. Caretaker was actually the researcher this evening, and not only uncovered a long forgotten grave but positively identified the resident resting there!

This is the final resting place of MRS. ESSIE LEE TUCKER BARTLETT. William (Wesley) Lester Bartlett married Essie Lee Tucker on December 24, 1920. The 1930 census shows Wesley as 29 years old, Essie Lee as 26 years old and Thomas P. Bartlett as 4 years old. Young Thomas would later serve his country in the United States Navy during WWII, as a Seaman 2CL, and passed in 1943.
Essie Lee is shown as grand daughter of Confederate Soldier Thomas Phillip Tucker and Mrs. Georgianna Tucker.

Although Wesley Lester Bartlett is buried with the rest of his Bartlett kin at what was once Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church (Now Grace and Truth Baptist Church) in Macon, Georgia, Mrs. Essie, her parents and Seaman 2CL Thomas Bartlett all rest peacefully at our Shiloh!

What a wonderful find and excellent information gathered by Mrs. Caretaker! HISTORY LIVES AT SHILOH.

There’s always something going on at Shiloh! This afternoon, Mrs. Caretaker was relocating some flower bulbs and found a...
03/10/2019

There’s always something going on at Shiloh! This afternoon, Mrs. Caretaker was relocating some flower bulbs and found a previously UNKNOWN burial site! This slab is adjacent to our WWII Navy veteran Seaman 2CL Thomas Bartlett. RESEARCH TIME, hopefully we can identify the citizen resting here and make sure they are properly remembered and honored!

03/03/2019

In response to our post last date regarding the venomous Copperhead snakes encountered while volunteers were working:

The Shiloh Restoration Corporation Trustees respect and value each of your opinions, but understand this.

(1) There were multiple children and elderly people volunteering in the cemetery yesterday, and these snakes posed an immediate threat to their safety.

(2) Yes, education on identifying these types of snakes was conducted on site, so that avoidance may be accomplished in the future.

(3) As trustees responsible for the entire site, we take the safety of not only our volunteers, but our honored guests extremely seriously, and could be considered civilly liable for injuries which occur on site. Therefore, the snakes were safely dispatched to eliminate the immediate threat. Any non-venomous snakes discovered in the cemetery are left to do whatever snakes do from day to day, and have nothing to fear from our workers. When you have your own project, property and are personally responsible for the safety of those on site, you may do whatever you deem necessary at the time to resolve the matter your way. We respectfully ask that while we honor your opinion as to what we should have done at our project, that you respect our solution to our own problem. Thank you and have a wonderful Sunday.

- The Shiloh Restoration Corp. Trustees

A lot of the cemetery is still very overgrown, and especially this time of year and as the temperatures continue to rise...
03/03/2019

A lot of the cemetery is still very overgrown, and especially this time of year and as the temperatures continue to rise, PLEASE use caution if you come to visit or volunteer! Critters also call Shiloh home, including but not limited to Chiggars, Ticks, and a variety of SNAKES! These Copperheads were safely dispatched today after volunteers had CLOSE encounters with them during our work day. REMEMBER, if you are not familiar with snakes, DO NOT handle them!! Most are more afraid of you than you are of them, but some will hurt you. Copperheads are beautiful snakes, but extremely dangerous.

You can see from the conditions OUTSIDE these family plot enclosures what a fine job our volunteers did today cleaning u...
03/03/2019

You can see from the conditions OUTSIDE these family plot enclosures what a fine job our volunteers did today cleaning up our historic cemetery!

Pictured center:SCV Camp #1399 Member Tony Selph with the newly installed veterans headstone for his 2nd Great Grandfath...
03/03/2019

Pictured center:

SCV Camp #1399 Member Tony Selph with the newly installed veterans headstone for his 2nd Great Grandfather, Pvt. Thomas A. Johnson.

Surrounding Compatriot Selph are members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, SCV Mechanized Cavalry, and ladies from The Order of the Confederate Rose.

Second picture:

Direct and In-direct descendants of Pvt. Thomas A. Johnson.

BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES!
03/03/2019

BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES!

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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