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George William Pettigrew, Future Re-Dedication Plans
I think most of you are aware that I applied for a new government marker for our great or great-great grandfather, George William Pettigrew. I think everyone knows this man was a hero in every sense of the word. The government denied providing him with a new marker because they said the grave was already “marked” even though no first name was given and the rank was incorrect. The Congressional Cemetery did not have any idea who he really was. I successfully proved who he was primarily with his obituary from the Washington Star dated 31 December 1862. This is a man that lost his father as an infant on 14 Dec 1838. Also, his daughter, Mary Louisa (Pettigrew) McWhorter (the mother of Burnett Pettigrew McWhorter, Henry Shepard McWhorter, Jr., George Ellsworth McWhorter, and Edwin Ariel McWhorter) lost her father, George William Pettigrew, when she was a mere 3 years old. I have enclosed the article from the Brunswick Journal dated 24 and 30 May 1911. Also enclosed is what the bronze marker will look like [PDF File] – the white background is simply to make it easy to read. This bronze marker will supplement the handsome but incorrect and incomplete stone marker installed by the Masons of Washington. The marker will be placed at the base of the original stone marker (see original marker enclosed). I have obtained a beautiful VA military style bronze marker with two extra lines from CR Bronzeworks in Utah and obtained the lowest possible price given by any company in the country ($490) – I investigated this for a few months. They have provided free shipping also. The marker will be made and delivered with in two weeks. I took care of the installation and concrete base costs as well ($160). The re-dedication ceremony marking the service of Lt. George William Pettigrew of the Brunswick Riflemen will happen on June 19, 2010 at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The historically correct grave marker has been obtained and will be installed. The Maryland Division Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Maryland Society Military order of the Stars and Bars will present a great ceremony that he never had when he was buried. There will be the Maryland Confederate Color Guard (The best unit in the South), re-enactors, historical speaker, and musicians. This will be a great day for my family. I will keep you posted. Sincerely, John Frost Murlin The Oak Grove Cemetery Chapel built in 1902 needs a new roof!
The project for replacing the chapel roof has been put on hold for over 2 years due to city budget cuts. The roof is made of wooden shingles that are no longer providing protection to the building and need to be replaced because the timber supporting the roof is now starting to rot. It is urgent that the roof be replaced before more damage occurs to this beautiful old chapel. Wood shaker shingles are needed and priced at a cost of $1500. Repair and labor will be provided by the city if the funds for materials can be raised. The Colonial Dames of XVII Century members have ongoing preservation plans for this cemetery; they recently painted the exterior of the Chapel. Donations have been made by other groups and by descendants of those interred within the cemetery. Anyone who is a fan of Glynn County's history is encouraged to make a donation. Help save a piece of our history! You may send donations directly to: Colonial Dames of XVII Century Or you can stop by the downtown branch of Coastal Bank and make a deposit into the Oak Grove Cemetery Preservation Acct. Or you can mail a donation to the preservation account at: Coastal Bank
BRANTLEY COUNTY
HISTORICAL & PRESERVATION SOCIETY, INC.
The Society is working on two new books and need your help with stories. Our guidelines and rules are listed below. Presently we have not established deadlines for the books, but ask you to get your stories in as soon as possible. You may contact any officer for help, if needed. Officers are: Pres. Christine Proctor, 912-778-4407,
christineproctor90@yahoo.com
GUIDELINES & RULES FOR “STORY OF BRANTLEY COUNTY, GEORGIA, VOL. 2”
We have found some errors in “Story of Brantley County, Georgia, Vol. 1,” and Volume 2 will include a Correction Section. Please list any errors you may find, giving Story Number and Page Number and send to the Book Committee Chairperson, Dorothy Johns Thomas, 3844 Hwy. 82, Brunswick, GA 31523, Email: djt1927@aol.com or djt1927@comcast.net
GUIDELINES & RULES FOR THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE CONFEDERACY No limit on words. Pictures will be 2 ½ x 3 in., limit to 4 pictures OR if you have only one good quality pictures it may be enlarged to 4 times the size stated. Where possible, we prefer that original pictures be brought to us, so that they can be scanned and handed back to you. You may bring pictures of any size up to 8 x 10 in. and they will be sized for the book. If you email (or mail) a picture, please scan at 300 dpi and save as TIFF, if possible. Let this story be on the Confederate and his immediate family. If you have other stories, please include them in the “Story of Brantley County, Georgia, Vol. 2.” In writing the story, try to be as accurate as possible, however if you know a humorous story on your ancestor, please share it with us. Include your name, address, phone number, email, and sources. List dates as day/month/year. For instance: 14 Feb 2009. Material included is to be approved by the book committee. Jerry Van Herrin is the Book Committee Chairperson for this book. Email: jvherrin@coastalbb.com
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Dear Family and
friends,
Oak
Grove Cemetery was planned around 1836; the oldest tombstone in the cemetery is
dated 12 March 1838, the most recent burial occurred in 2006, and there are over
1,200 known burials (many more graves are not even marked). The cemetery
is the final resting place for many of Glynn County's prominent social families,
war veterans, and also for a young stage actress whose sister, Fay the May
Templeton, went on to become a major Broadway actress who was portrayed by
Irene Manning in the 1942 movie “Yankee Doodle Dandy”.