Schley COUNTY GA Stevens - Munro Cemetery File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Judith A. Gresham" STEVENS - MUNRO CEMETERY Location: Stevens Munro Cemetery Back of Felton Harbuck. Stevens Munroe Family Cemetery located in Putnam GA. At the Marion County, GA and Schley County, GA border. There is an old store that is over grown with vines, just north of that road is an dirt road that looks like a driveway to a small white house. The dirt road is just south of the house. Turn onto that road cross over the railroad tracks. Follow about 1/4 to 1/2 mile the cemetery is enclosed with chain link fencing on the right. NOTE: See the newspaper abstracts below for additional information about these individuals. Stevens, Putnam Sparks b. 1836 d. 1918 2nd Lt. Co D 29 Ga. Cav. C.S.A. Stevens, Josephine Hurt b. 1838 d. 1914 Stevens, Hurt b. 1852-1855 Stevens, Birdie b. 1880 d. no date Stevens, Clifford 1860 Munro, Edward b. 1865 d. 1868 Munro, Rosa b. 1853 d. 1855 Munro, Martha Stevens b. 1/?/1835 d. 11/?/1900 Munro, G. W. C. b. 1825 d. 1905 Co. B 29 Ga Cav., George Washington Col-C.S.A. 1 cement slab (child) writing unreadable Blackshop, Henry no dates (unclear) Robinson, Francis Page b. 12/02/1855 d. 10/04/1927 Munro, Harriett De Lespine b. 1783 d. 1872 Dixon, Ann Munro b. 1799 d. 1881 Slappy, Margaret Munro b. 1807 d, 1887 Stevens, Jasper H. no dates 2nd Lt. Co. G. Ga 5 - Ga Inf. C.S.A. Stevens, Antoinette Dassinger b. 5/4/1876 d. 5/18/1900 w/o Valler Pelham Stevens 2 graves - small rocks unknown Wiggins, Belle Inf ant Wiggins, Richard no dates Munro, Henry Smith b. 12/31/1897 d. 2/7/1966 Ga. 1 yr. U.S. Navy WWi Slappy, Jack Gordon b. 1850 d. 1886 Munro, Ida b. 4/27/1845 d. 12/15/1937 Ralls, Inf Collum (infant) Collum (infant) Collum (marked but unreadable) Stevens, Joel HAMPTON JOEL STEVENS, b. Abt. 1868; d. 06 December 1886, Dawson, GA. **See tribute below Visited this cemetery last summer. It was in need of cleaning as there had been some trees with broken limbs and the grass was growing, the day lilies were blooming and it was very peaceful there. The few family members that still live in the area are fairly old and it would not be good for them to be out there cleaning. I received this listing of the Stevens Munro Cemetery from Robert Daniel, it was in the Book Published by Ms. Jernigan of Buena Vista GA. I also received a hand drawing of the cemetery from Jonathan C. Murray a descendent of George W. C. Munro and Martha Stevens. Our line comes through Martha's brother Putnam S. Stevens. Judy Josephine and Putnam had 8 children and many descendents. The Wiggins children buried in the cemetery, are most likely the grandchildren of Putnam and Josephine, they had a daughter Belle that married a Richard Wiggins, they are buried at Ellaville Cemetery. The Collum's are probably related to John M. J. Collum, as his adopted daughter married our great grandfather after his wife died. Susie was quite a bit younger the W. R. I am not sure of this though, although I know the Collums were neighbors at one time. Putnam was the son of Hampton Stevens and Attalissa Sparks Stevens and Josephine are husband and wife, she was Louisa Josephine Hurt dau of Joel Hurt of Olgethorpe County, GA. Her sister Emiline was married to Hiram French, Hiram was a mayor of Americus but also formed a Company from Schley County to fight in the War Between the States. Here are some tidbits on Josephine and Putnam. Putnam GA was named for him because there was a railroad stop at his home, the former "Peachtree Plantation" From the Americus Weekly Times - Recorder dated June 5, 1913 (Thursday) Ellaville was saddened last Saturday by the announcement of the death of Mr. P. H. Stevens of Putnam. Mr. Stevens was more than eighty years old, and was well and favorably known to all of our citizens. He had always taken an active interest in religious matters and stood for all that helped to make the world better. He is survived by his aged wife and a large number of children and grandchildren. His remains were interred at Putnam Sunday afternoon, Rev. R. M. Rustin officiating. Burial: Stevens Munro Family Cemetery, Putnam, GA Notes for LOUISA JOSEPHINE HURT: Americus Times Recorder dated April 16, 1914 (Thursday) Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stevens and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Putnam Stevens at Putnam Sunday. From a story printed in the Clipper September, 1885 Editor Clipper - Thursday morning last found a merry party assembled at the depot, waiting to board the train for Putnam. Several of the quartette had quite a distance to walk; half way on the route the engine bell rang - such scampering to race the train. When nearly to the depot, some kind voice sounded load and clear "plenty of time, ladies." We slackened our pace immediately, but arrived at the cars almost breathless. Soon, "all aboard!" was heard from the lips of the polite and attentive conductor, Mr. W. G. Singleton, the whistle sounds, the great wheels move and we are off on a frolic. A short pleasant ride and we are cordially met and welcomed by Mrs. Stephens and family. The home of our friends is built in irregular commodious style; a pretty, sandy, flower yard, shaded by big oaks, gives this stately home an inviting look, while growing crops, fine young orchards, whitening cotton-fields give evidence of the energy, industry and thrift of our host. Especially fine in our estimations is the large sweet potato patch just to the left as you leave the cars. The morning passed quickly in the excellent company of our hostess and her charming daughters and niece. Mr. Stephens came in from the store, and chatted us a few moments, then invited us to dinner - and such a dinner. A regular old-fashioned Southern dinner, barbacue, ham, (home- cured) dishes piled high with fried chicken, crisp and brown, back-bone vegetables in variety, fine, fall turnips, to say nothing of cakes, preserves and jellies, 'twas a dinner superbly prepared and elegantly served. We could not help but think just here of the good pun we once heard on a_tuble, which parted in twain just as the guests were seated. One of the guests with hands uplifted remarked: "What a downfall of Turkey, an overthrow of China, and a division of Grease, (Greece)". But no such accident happened for this was a day of pleasure and not accidents. Added to the afternoon's enjoyment was a lunch that will be remembered by us for many long years to come. Thinking only of others, and ever forgetful of self, Miss Lissa remembered those, "left at home" in the shape of a box of good things. What in life is comparable to a comfortable home and a happy family. We are told that this is the homestead once occupied by the father and mother of Mr. P. S. Stephens, and that the old--- of sheltered a large family of brothers and sisters. Pleasant indeed must be his memories of the past as he goes, "hand in hand with nature," and looks upon the trees he perhaps planted in his youth, and enjoys their generous shade as their leaves rustle above him. But the approaching train warns us we cannot longer linger; then with a hasty goodbye, we turn our faces homeward, bringing with us the memory of a sunny September day happily spent. One of the Party Burial: Stevens Munro Family Cemetery, Putnam, GA Marriage Notes for PUTNAM STEVENS and LOUISA HURT: Southern Christian Advocate dated November 12, 1857 On the 19th of Oct., at the residence of Joel Hurt Esq. of Oglethorpe Co. , by Rev. George Lumpkin, P. S. Stevens, of Marion County to Miss L. J. Hurt. Children of Putnam and Josephine buried at the Stevens Munro Cemetery. PETER HURT STEVENS, b. December 1858, Schley County, GA; d. Abt. 1909, Marion County, GA. BIRDIE STEVENS, b. January 1880. CLIFFORD STEVENS, b. 1860 This is a brother of Putnam Sparks Stevens JASPER HAMPTON5 STEVENS was born 07 June 1831 in Harris County, GA, and died 21 January 1898 in Putnam, GA. He married CORDELIA HURT 20 April 1858 in Olgethorpe County, GA, daughter of JOEL HURT She was born Abt. 1841, and died 17 July 1884 in Schley County, GA. Enlisted 5/11/1861 in Schley County. 1st Sargent Mustered into "G" Company GA 5th Inf. Promotions 2nd Lieut 6/4/1862 Company K. From the Marion County Patriot dated January 28, 1898 Death of Mr. J. H. Stevens Mr. J. H. Stevens, living near Putnam in this county, died last Friday morning after an illness of some length. Mr. Stevens was advanced in years and was highly esteemed for his integrity and moral worth. He was the father of Mr. Morgan Stevens, of Americus, and brother of Mr. P. S. Stevens and Mrs. G. W. C. Munro, of Putnam, Mr. Monroe Stevens, of Shellman, Mr. H. Stevens, Mrs. A. P. Wooten and Mrs. E. A. McMichael of Buena Vista. Marriage Notes for JASPER STEVENS and CORDELIA HURT: From Midgeville, GA "Federal Union" dated May 4, 1858 On the evening of the 20th ult. at the residence of the bride's father in Oglethorpe county by Professor H. H. Tucker, of Mercer University, Mr. Jasper H. Stephens, of Schley county, and Miss Cordelia, youngest daughter of Joel Hurt, Esq. ANTOINETTE DASSINGER STEVENS was the daughter in law of Putnam and Josephine VALTER PELHAM6 STEVENS was born February 1870 in Marion County, GA. He married (1) ANTOINETTE DASSINGER 14 September 1892 in Orleans Parish, LA, daughter of JULIUS DASSINGER and JULIA BINGAY. She was born 04 May 1876, and died 18 May 1900 in Moultrie, GA. He married (2) BERNICE BOWER Aft. 1900. Notes for ANTOINETTE DASSINGER: From Marion County Patriot dated May 25, 1900 Death of Mrs. Stevens Mrs. V. P. Stevens, an estimable lady well known in Americus, died yesterday morning at her home in Moultrie. The remains accompanied by her husband, Dr. V. P. Stevens and three little children, arrived here yesterday by the 1:34 Central train. The body was carried out to Putnam Saturday for burial. Mrs. Stevens was only about twenty- three years of age and her untimely death is greatly deplored. --Americus Recorder. Mrs. Stevens was formerly Miss Nettie Dassinger a native of Louisiana, but she had many friends in this section who regret to learn of her death. She was a sister to Mrs. J. A. Weaver, who died here a few years ago. More About ANTOINETTE DASSINGER: Burial: Stevens-Munro Cemetery, Putnam, GA George Washington Coe Munro was married to Putnam's sister Martha Ann Stevens, their plantation was named "Springdale" He was quite the farmer, there were many notes in the Buena Vista paper about his crops. GEORGE WASHINGTON COE2 MUNRO was born 12 February 1825 in Danfuski Island, SC, and died 13 October 1905 in Putnam, GA. He married MARTHA ANN STEVENS 30 January 1855 in Putnam, GA, daughter of HAMPTON STEVENS and ATTALISSA SPARKS. She was born January 1835 in Harris County, GA, and died 29 November 1900 in Putnam, GA. Notes for GEORGE WASHINGTON COE MUNRO: From the Marion County Patriot dated October 20, 1905 W. C. Munro Dead Mr. Geo. W. C. Monroe, an old respected citizen of this county, died at his residence at Putnam, on Thursday, October 13, at 11 a. m., after a lingering illness of two years duration. He was 81 years of age and had resided in the home where he died for more than 50 years. His funeral was conducted at the home, in the presence of a large number of relatives, friends and neighbors, at 2:30 on Friday, and his remains were interred in the family cemetery near the home. Mr. Monro was the father of Hon. Geo. P. Monro, our fellow townsman; Mrs. Ola Evans, of Plains; Mrs. Simpson, of Waverly Hall; Miss Ida Monro, of Putman; Dr. Henry Monro of Ellaville, and Lieut. Horace Monro, of the United States Army. From The Marion County Argus dated September 16, 1887 (The following little poem was written by Mr. G. W. C. Munro in his courting days -- ED) Stay thou gentle, tender, budding, blushing rose. And let not winning, wooing, sighing, cooing love yet disturb thy sweet repose. Rosy cheeks and bright bewitching, kindly, sparkling, celestial beaming eyes. Adorn thy cheeks as stars the overhanging sable mantling skies. Heaven's only worthy prize, tis but for thee thy lover sighs. More About GEORGE WASHINGTON COE MUNRO: Burial: Stevens Munroe Family Cemetery, Putnam, GA More About MARTHA ANN STEVENS: Burial: Stevens Munroe Family Cemetery, Putnam, GA Daughter of G.W.C. Munro and Martha Stevens IDA B. MUNRO, b. 27 April 1855, Putnam, GA; d. 15 December 1937 she was very educated, was a professor at several colleges before returning to Putnam because of her fathers illness, she took over management of Springdale Farm, which was one of the most productive and best located plantations in the section. Frances Paige Robinson was a friend of Ida Munro. Son of Henry Sumner and Addie Smith Munro. HENRY SMITH STANHOPE MUNRO, b. 31 December 1897; d. 07 February 1966 Harriet DeLespine Munro, mother of G.W.C. b. 1/17/1783 Edward Munro son of G.W.C. and Martha Margaret Munro Slappy, was a sister of G. W. C. b. 09 June 1807 d. 24-November-1881 rom the Marion County Argus dated December 3, 1881 An Aged Lady Dead Mrs. M. A. Slappy sister of Mr. G. W. C. Munro died Thursday night of last week and was buried at the Peach Orchard Cemetery. She was 74 years old and her death had been expected for a long while. Mrs. Slappy was the mother of eleven children, neither of whom was present to weep over the grave. Her husband and all her children had proceeded her on that bourne from which no travelor returns. Rosa Munro was a dau. of GWC and Martha Jack Gordon Slappy was the husband of Ola. M. Munro she is GWC and Martha's daughter Jack and Ola were married 12-5- 1878 in Marion Cty. She later married Roan E. Evans on 10/8/1889 in Marion Cty. Now I think the Joel Stevens may be Putnam and Josephines son also but his death notice says he is buried at Good Hope Church. I don't find that church in Schley Cty, nor Marion Cty. Here is what I found in the Marion Cty. paper. HAMPTON JOEL STEVENS, b. Abt. 1868; d. 06 December 1886, Dawson, GA. Notes for HAMPTON JOEL STEVENS: From Marion County Patriot dated 12/10/1886 Mr. Joel Stevens Mr. Joel Stevens, son of Mr. P. S. Stevens of Putnam, this county died at Dawson, Monday night of typhoid fever, after a lingering illness of several weeks. Mr. Stevens had been traveling on the road as a salesman and was taken sick at Dawson where he remained until his death. He was a young man of excellent character and will have a host of friends in this section to mourn his death. His remains were brought up Tuesday and were buried at Good Hope church Wednesday. The Patriot sympathizes with the bereaved family. From Marion County Patriot dated 12/17/1886 Tribute to Joel Stephens by a friend We would sooner have thought our deceased friend would have been permitted to do for us what we are about to do for him but as the invisible laws of nature have made it different we now, while the record of his generous life twine around our memory and his every unselfish act is a fragrant flower, pay this last sad tribute to his pathetic dust. Joel died where noble youth was being tenderly kissed by the gentle dews of dawning manhood. The springtime of his life had been thrilled with a tremulous desire for all that was noble and elevating. Life's summer promised to make her billowed breast for him the home and throne of peace, happiness and love; while autumn with her arms well filled, promised to lay at his feet the sun-kissed fruits of a useful life, to be enjoyed in Winter's quiet days. But late decreed it different. No boy had a brighter prospect than he. The very soul of nobility, not blinded by fancies of youth, but realizing that life existed in being and not seeming. He possessed an indomitable will, a soul of kindness, an intellect that prepared him for the duties and business of life and made him a pride to relatives and friends. Of the storms and waves that dash against the frail barks of human life, Joel met them all bravely. Through the darkest clouds that ever rolled across his life, Hope ever pointed to the sparkling pinnacle of Fame. But when it seemed that only clear waters were before him, his bark struck the hidden rock and his manly form sank beneath the cruel waves and a tragedy was enacted as sad as can be woven in the warp and woof of mystery and death. But this is only another sad picture that has been hung in the picture gallery of the past. There is a precipice in the way of us all. In our course we find many things that please and delight; birds sind, flowers wave along the shore, we would stop but we cannot; time rushes us on; nearer and nearer the brink we draw, we shudder and catch our breath, and it is over. So it was with our loved and loving son, brother and friend, and we are forced to submit to the inevitable, yet the virtues he practiced are immortal. Blow soft ye winds o'er Joel's grave, and lightly fall ye snows, A fitting shroud to cover him, In this his last repose. For he on earth like Him was pure, He's happy now in heaven; Gone to receive the "promises" To Chistian virtue given. 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