Dedication of Marker to honor George W. SIMPSON 1827-1925, eho served in the Confederate States Army, Company "B", 5th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry of the Army of Tennessee. He was promoted to Sgt. in 1862. On April 2, 1864, he was transferred to the Corp of Sappers and Mines by General Johnson. He joined on May 10, 1861 in Macon, Georgia
This dedication took place January 10, 2004 in Mayo, Lafayette County, Florida at the Wayfare Cemetery.
Sponsors: A Livingston Camp #746, Madison, Florida & Wiregrass Greys Camp
#1683, Adel, Georgia
On a extremely bitter-cold, bone chilling, windy day on a hill in the Wayfare Cemetery, two miles west of Mayo, in Lafayette County, Florida, some dedicated individuals showed up to honor a Confederate Soldier.
There was a Welcome by the Commander of the Wiregrass Greys of Adel,Georgia. The Invocation was given by Valera Clements of Adel, Georgia. The pledge to the United States of America Flag was led by Ellen Resta of Adel, Georgia. The salute to the Confederate Flag was led by Melvyn Rowan, Adjutant Wiregrass Greys of Adel, Georgia. History of the Soldier was presented by Bob Robinson, Great Grandson of Quitman, Georgia. Dedication of the Marker was presented by Gail Hughes of Adel, Georgia. Unveiling of the Marker was performed by James C. Robinson, Fourth Great Grandson of Quitman, Georgia
Placing of the Floral Tribute by Jacob Gunter, Third Great Grandson of Crawfordville, Florida
Military Salute was given by the SCV Members (3 Round Volley)
Taps was played by Jon Taylor of Mayo, Florida. Final Salute by the SCV Members ("Present Arms" at the graveside). Benediction by Sharon Rowan of Adel, Georgia
George W. Simpson was born in 1827 in Houston County, Georgia, the son of James Simpson & Dollie ______? George W. Simpson was the grandson of Thomas Simpson born 1765 in North Carolina and Elizabeth (McDaniel) Simpson born 1760 in North Carolina.
George W. Simpson married (1st) Susannah ("Susan") Flowers (b. 1834 Macon County, Georgia) daughter of Hardy Flowers and Sarah ______?
Their five children were:
1. William Jefferson - b. Oct 1858 d. Oct 17, 1926 m. Susan Frances Thompson
2. Caroline - b. 1861
3. James Marion - b. Apr 16, 1863 d. Jun 17, 1931 m. Rachel Jannie Cowart (dau
of King David Cowart)
4. Hansferd - b. 1867
5. Mary - b. 1868 d. Mar 1869
Susannah "Susan" (Flowers) Simpson died March of 1869.
George W. Simpson married (2nd) Nancy Anderson (b. Mar 28, 1847 Georgia d.
Nov 17, 1927 Athena, Taylor County, FL) on September 1, 1870 in Clinch
County, Georgia. She was the daughter of George Anderson and Unknown Bollen.
Their nine were children were:
1. George William - b. abt 1870 m. Mary Darling
2. Zachariah R. - b.Feb 26, 1874 d.Oct 19, 1947 m. Callie H. Reagans on Feb 3,
1901
3. Nancy Jane - b. Jan 10, 1876 d. Nov 11, 1956 m. Thomas P. Durden on Nov 20,
1896
4. Aaron - b. Sep 1878 d. 1951
5. Lillia - b. Oct 15, 1881 d. Sep 1, 1952 m. Charles M. King on May 25, 1902
6. Leonard Vinson - b. Jul 6, 1883 d. Aug 12, 1952 m. Effie Boatright
7. Dollie - b. Mar 1885 d. 1931 m. Thomas Reagens Aug 17, 1902
8. Fannie - b. Jun 20, 1887 d. Dec 26, 1948 m. John David Nunn Dec 23, 1902
9. Lupina - b. May 28, 1890 d. Oct 17, 1981 m. Jesse Cannon
This dedication took place January 10, 2004 in Mayo, Lafayette County, Florida at the Wayfare Cemetery.
Sponsors: A Livingston Camp #746, Madison, Florida & Wiregrass Greys Camp
#1683, Adel, Georgia
On a extremely bitter-cold, bone chilling, windy day on a hill in the Wayfare Cemetery, two miles west of Mayo, in Lafayette County, Florida, some dedicated individuals showed up to honor a Confederate Soldier.
There was a Welcome by the Commander of the Wiregrass Greys of Adel,Georgia. The Invocation was given by Valera Clements of Adel, Georgia. The pledge to the United States of America Flag was led by Ellen Resta of Adel, Georgia. The salute to the Confederate Flag was led by Melvyn Rowan, Adjutant Wiregrass Greys of Adel, Georgia. History of the Soldier was presented by Bob Robinson, Great Grandson of Quitman, Georgia. Dedication of the Marker was presented by Gail Hughes of Adel, Georgia. Unveiling of the Marker was performed by James C. Robinson, Fourth Great Grandson of Quitman, Georgia
Placing of the Floral Tribute by Jacob Gunter, Third Great Grandson of Crawfordville, Florida
Military Salute was given by the SCV Members (3 Round Volley)
Taps was played by Jon Taylor of Mayo, Florida. Final Salute by the SCV Members ("Present Arms" at the graveside). Benediction by Sharon Rowan of Adel, Georgia
George W. Simpson was born in 1827 in Houston County, Georgia, the son of James Simpson & Dollie ______? George W. Simpson was the grandson of Thomas Simpson born 1765 in North Carolina and Elizabeth (McDaniel) Simpson born 1760 in North Carolina.
George W. Simpson married (1st) Susannah ("Susan") Flowers (b. 1834 Macon County, Georgia) daughter of Hardy Flowers and Sarah ______?
Their five children were:
1. William Jefferson - b. Oct 1858 d. Oct 17, 1926 m. Susan Frances Thompson
2. Caroline - b. 1861
3. James Marion - b. Apr 16, 1863 d. Jun 17, 1931 m. Rachel Jannie Cowart (dau
of King David Cowart)
4. Hansferd - b. 1867
5. Mary - b. 1868 d. Mar 1869
Susannah "Susan" (Flowers) Simpson died March of 1869.
George W. Simpson married (2nd) Nancy Anderson (b. Mar 28, 1847 Georgia d.
Nov 17, 1927 Athena, Taylor County, FL) on September 1, 1870 in Clinch
County, Georgia. She was the daughter of George Anderson and Unknown Bollen.
Their nine were children were:
1. George William - b. abt 1870 m. Mary Darling
2. Zachariah R. - b.Feb 26, 1874 d.Oct 19, 1947 m. Callie H. Reagans on Feb 3,
1901
3. Nancy Jane - b. Jan 10, 1876 d. Nov 11, 1956 m. Thomas P. Durden on Nov 20,
1896
4. Aaron - b. Sep 1878 d. 1951
5. Lillia - b. Oct 15, 1881 d. Sep 1, 1952 m. Charles M. King on May 25, 1902
6. Leonard Vinson - b. Jul 6, 1883 d. Aug 12, 1952 m. Effie Boatright
7. Dollie - b. Mar 1885 d. 1931 m. Thomas Reagens Aug 17, 1902
8. Fannie - b. Jun 20, 1887 d. Dec 26, 1948 m. John David Nunn Dec 23, 1902
9. Lupina - b. May 28, 1890 d. Oct 17, 1981 m. Jesse Cannon
Dedication of Marker to honor George W. SIMPSON 1827-1925, eho served in the Confederate States Army, Company "B", 5th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry of the Army of Tennessee. He was promoted to Sgt. in 1862. On April 2, 1864, he was transferred to the Corp of Sappers and Mines by General Johnson. He joined on May 10, 1861 in Macon, Georgia
This dedication took place January 10, 2004 in Mayo, Lafayette County, Florida at the Wayfare Cemetery.
Sponsors: A Livingston Camp #746, Madison, Florida & Wiregrass Greys Camp
#1683, Adel, Georgia
On a extremely bitter-cold, bone chilling, windy day on a hill in the Wayfare Cemetery, two miles west of Mayo, in Lafayette County, Florida, some dedicated individuals showed up to honor a Confederate Soldier.
There was a Welcome by the Commander of the Wiregrass Greys of Adel,Georgia. The Invocation was given by Valera Clements of Adel, Georgia. The pledge to the United States of America Flag was led by Ellen Resta of Adel, Georgia. The salute to the Confederate Flag was led by Melvyn Rowan, Adjutant Wiregrass Greys of Adel, Georgia. History of the Soldier was presented by Bob Robinson, Great Grandson of Quitman, Georgia. Dedication of the Marker was presented by Gail Hughes of Adel, Georgia. Unveiling of the Marker was performed by James C. Robinson, Fourth Great Grandson of Quitman, Georgia
Placing of the Floral Tribute by Jacob Gunter, Third Great Grandson of Crawfordville, Florida
Military Salute was given by the SCV Members (3 Round Volley)
Taps was played by Jon Taylor of Mayo, Florida. Final Salute by the SCV Members ("Present Arms" at the graveside). Benediction by Sharon Rowan of Adel, Georgia
George W. Simpson was born in 1827 in Houston County, Georgia, the son of James Simpson & Dollie ______? George W. Simpson was the grandson of Thomas Simpson born 1765 in North Carolina and Elizabeth (McDaniel) Simpson born 1760 in North Carolina.
George W. Simpson married (1st) Susannah ("Susan") Flowers (b. 1834 Macon County, Georgia) daughter of Hardy Flowers and Sarah ______?
Their five children were:
1. William Jefferson - b. Oct 1858 d. Oct 17, 1926 m. Susan Frances Thompson
2. Caroline - b. 1861
3. James Marion - b. Apr 16, 1863 d. Jun 17, 1931 m. Rachel Jannie Cowart (dau
of King David Cowart)
4. Hansferd - b. 1867
5. Mary - b. 1868 d. Mar 1869
Susannah "Susan" (Flowers) Simpson died March of 1869.
George W. Simpson married (2nd) Nancy Anderson (b. Mar 28, 1847 Georgia d.
Nov 17, 1927 Athena, Taylor County, FL) on September 1, 1870 in Clinch
County, Georgia. She was the daughter of George Anderson and Unknown Bollen.
Their nine were children were:
1. George William - b. abt 1870 m. Mary Darling
2. Zachariah R. - b.Feb 26, 1874 d.Oct 19, 1947 m. Callie H. Reagans on Feb 3,
1901
3. Nancy Jane - b. Jan 10, 1876 d. Nov 11, 1956 m. Thomas P. Durden on Nov 20,
1896
4. Aaron - b. Sep 1878 d. 1951
5. Lillia - b. Oct 15, 1881 d. Sep 1, 1952 m. Charles M. King on May 25, 1902
6. Leonard Vinson - b. Jul 6, 1883 d. Aug 12, 1952 m. Effie Boatright
7. Dollie - b. Mar 1885 d. 1931 m. Thomas Reagens Aug 17, 1902
8. Fannie - b. Jun 20, 1887 d. Dec 26, 1948 m. John David Nunn Dec 23, 1902
9. Lupina - b. May 28, 1890 d. Oct 17, 1981 m. Jesse Cannon
This dedication took place January 10, 2004 in Mayo, Lafayette County, Florida at the Wayfare Cemetery.
Sponsors: A Livingston Camp #746, Madison, Florida & Wiregrass Greys Camp
#1683, Adel, Georgia
On a extremely bitter-cold, bone chilling, windy day on a hill in the Wayfare Cemetery, two miles west of Mayo, in Lafayette County, Florida, some dedicated individuals showed up to honor a Confederate Soldier.
There was a Welcome by the Commander of the Wiregrass Greys of Adel,Georgia. The Invocation was given by Valera Clements of Adel, Georgia. The pledge to the United States of America Flag was led by Ellen Resta of Adel, Georgia. The salute to the Confederate Flag was led by Melvyn Rowan, Adjutant Wiregrass Greys of Adel, Georgia. History of the Soldier was presented by Bob Robinson, Great Grandson of Quitman, Georgia. Dedication of the Marker was presented by Gail Hughes of Adel, Georgia. Unveiling of the Marker was performed by James C. Robinson, Fourth Great Grandson of Quitman, Georgia
Placing of the Floral Tribute by Jacob Gunter, Third Great Grandson of Crawfordville, Florida
Military Salute was given by the SCV Members (3 Round Volley)
Taps was played by Jon Taylor of Mayo, Florida. Final Salute by the SCV Members ("Present Arms" at the graveside). Benediction by Sharon Rowan of Adel, Georgia
George W. Simpson was born in 1827 in Houston County, Georgia, the son of James Simpson & Dollie ______? George W. Simpson was the grandson of Thomas Simpson born 1765 in North Carolina and Elizabeth (McDaniel) Simpson born 1760 in North Carolina.
George W. Simpson married (1st) Susannah ("Susan") Flowers (b. 1834 Macon County, Georgia) daughter of Hardy Flowers and Sarah ______?
Their five children were:
1. William Jefferson - b. Oct 1858 d. Oct 17, 1926 m. Susan Frances Thompson
2. Caroline - b. 1861
3. James Marion - b. Apr 16, 1863 d. Jun 17, 1931 m. Rachel Jannie Cowart (dau
of King David Cowart)
4. Hansferd - b. 1867
5. Mary - b. 1868 d. Mar 1869
Susannah "Susan" (Flowers) Simpson died March of 1869.
George W. Simpson married (2nd) Nancy Anderson (b. Mar 28, 1847 Georgia d.
Nov 17, 1927 Athena, Taylor County, FL) on September 1, 1870 in Clinch
County, Georgia. She was the daughter of George Anderson and Unknown Bollen.
Their nine were children were:
1. George William - b. abt 1870 m. Mary Darling
2. Zachariah R. - b.Feb 26, 1874 d.Oct 19, 1947 m. Callie H. Reagans on Feb 3,
1901
3. Nancy Jane - b. Jan 10, 1876 d. Nov 11, 1956 m. Thomas P. Durden on Nov 20,
1896
4. Aaron - b. Sep 1878 d. 1951
5. Lillia - b. Oct 15, 1881 d. Sep 1, 1952 m. Charles M. King on May 25, 1902
6. Leonard Vinson - b. Jul 6, 1883 d. Aug 12, 1952 m. Effie Boatright
7. Dollie - b. Mar 1885 d. 1931 m. Thomas Reagens Aug 17, 1902
8. Fannie - b. Jun 20, 1887 d. Dec 26, 1948 m. John David Nunn Dec 23, 1902
9. Lupina - b. May 28, 1890 d. Oct 17, 1981 m. Jesse Cannon
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buried near James Marion Simpson & Rachel Jannie Cowart
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