CANDLER COUNTY, GA - CEMETERY Collins-Thrift Cemetery ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Betty Spaid Helen Sharpley Permission granted by the Candler Candler County Historical Society at P.O. Box 325, Metter, GA 30439 to post their Cemetery Book on-line. Files submitted by Betty Spaid and Helen Sharpley December 2005. They only have a few books to sell and don't plan to have another printing. The cost of the book is $30. including shipping. The book is hard bound, 449 pages with index. Collins-Thrift Cemetery #2 From Candler County Court House travel 6.l miles south on Hwy 129. Turn right on Mary Glisson Road for 1.1 miles. Cemetery is east of Mary Glisson Road, 300 yds in densely wooded area near the creek run. There is no fence. There is one marked grave and a plow point at the head of another. It has the look of a deserted area and could be found only by someone familiar with the area. Penny Thrift In memory of Penny Thrift Died 1905 John Collins Sacred to the memory of Deacon John Collins born April 16, 1806 departed this life Dec. 3, 1885 Asleep in Jesus Weep not for me. (This marker has been moved to Cedar Creek Church Cemetery in Tattnall County). Recorded by: Mary T. Glisson and Green Thrift, Jr. 8/19/97