In this intriguing episode of Adventures into History, join Dan and me as we return to the John Wright family cemetery, a site previously marred by grave robbers. With a focus on uncovering more of the cemetery’s history, we dive deeper into the impact and tales of grave robbing in the area.
During our exploration, Dan shares insightful stories about past incidents involving grave robbers, shedding light on this dark aspect of cemetery history. We also guide viewers on how to identify old homesites by analyzing artifacts and observing plant growth in surrounding areas, which often tell their own stories of the past.
Most notably, we make a significant discovery by locating another grave within the Wright family cemetery, expanding our understanding of the site and its historical context.
Join us as we continue to piece together the puzzle of the past, offering respect and recognition to those who rest in these sacred grounds.
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Such a shame to see this! But good to be aware! By the way, Dan said Castoria was actually a laxative, he was thinking of another one at the time.
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The thought of digging up a grave gives me the chills, reckon they would be haunting whoever it was for sure!
Wow! Such admiration for the work y’all do! Thank you for taking us along.
So sad that people can not leave loved ones to rest ❤️❤️🙏😂
That’s horrible 😢
It’s always so sad to see this happen. I can’t imagine what’s wrong with a persons soul to make them desecrate a grave. I’ve seen so many Native American graves done this way. So sad….😔❤️🐝
Why would someone do that ? No $ …odd
At what point does grave robbery become archeology? How much time has to pass?
We used the china berries for slingshot ammo.
There was a story of graving robing of women’s graves because they were buried in their best with jewelry, not necessarily precious, but antique. I know we buried my parents with their wedding rings. So very sad and infuriating that these people are as gone and unnamed as the people found by Time Team.
Dan and Robert, I seriously think that the one " Rock" you found while tapping for more rock walls, was part of an actualy headstone, cause it really didn't look like a regular rock, it was too flat and in an angle that would not be natural for just a rock..The John Wright Cemetery in Talbot County Georgia..
YOU SHOULD USE LIDAR TECHNOLOGY TO HELP LOCATE GRAVES.
Sadly to say but yes i agree with Dan, in today's world grave robbing is illegal and can be sent to jail and sentences with a high penalty.
This also goes to disenrating all history, biblical excavation world wide. 18:58
Dan has a very cool walking stick. How horrible to take out a persons gold tooth😮
I don't care if my grave is disturbed. I'm dead. I am somewhere else.
I am so sad for you Robert! This has to be very disturbing to you.😢
People have taking old grave yard fencing and are trying to sale it on Facebook it look like south around your u that been removed it people do stuff like that to t say cl
You guys do great work!
Robert do you think/know if you are related to this place
It is so sad to see that people do this but unfortunately, they do it. I found an attempt at grave robbing at the cemetery i care for, a family plot with a double marker up the hill and someone tried digging in the middle and left their tools (a mattock and shovel?) I covered it up with dirt and rock and the grave has not been disturbed since, i broke the tools and threw them down the hill. Im not sure if they planned on coming back but i am so glad i stopped it
I can’t not believe there are so many cemetery that are not being cared for
Dan is a wealth of knowledge n Robert you’re learning from one of the best.
Quite an interesting video. I tried to visual
those graves with the wall around them. They had to be a wonderful sight to see. A shame to see how grave robbers would take whatever they thought was valuable to gold teeth to possibly jewelry. So sad, so sad.
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Fletcher castoria. Was children laxative 😮
BESIDE the golden teeth they wanted,what els would they do this? it horrible! just a shame!
Good looking walking stick Dan. Fits you well.
Sad to be a witness to this. Desecrating graves is such a shame. Cemeteries have often been completely lost due to the desires of others. In at least one of my family members cemeteries was covered over with a barn and cow pasture. No signs visible. Grave markers gone. This is a place where alnost my entire lineage is wiped out from gggg-grandparents on down to aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. are gone. No eay to visit, add flowers, nothing. Thanks for sharing.
That is a felony…
Where is this cemetary ? My last name is Wright. I wonder if any of these people are related to me.
Why would they plant a cedar in the middle a grave?
Do you guys know if there would be anything left of a baby born 3 months early over 100 years ago
See this is why I beg to differ on these archaeologists that say that American history that's been buried in the past 200 years is not old enough to rescue or preserve these graves. But we'll go out to other countries and dig up their history and try to preserve it…. So why isn't our history just important as any other cultures history. Regardless of how dark, shiny, old or new it is. And were smart enough to know that's why it's called history. Because more history you know the less resentful you are. Every culture in this world had to go through something at some period of time. So back to what I was saying United States of America's history is just as important as Egypt's so now that we are aware that people are now grave robbing.
I read they used to steal bodies from new burials for medical schools back in the 1800's. Yes, I know people used to bury family with Jewlery, but most people do not do that anymore.
That is another amazing find of a cemetery long forgotten
This is very interesting and so good that you were able to find these forgotten graves. History hidden in the woods.
That almost looks like grave site at Providence Canyon!! With copse of trees!!
I believe one of my Cook ancestors married into this John Wright family. Very sad to see the old cemetery in disrepair. Thanks for sharing this video.
Got To Be Some Hard Up Dip Stick's That Are Doing It. Not As Bad Today But They Are Still Doing It.
Do you have laws against wrecking cemeteries there in Georgia? I know of at least three states that do – Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri.
I find grave robbing/desecration..deeply disturbing…what type of individual could do such a heinous act? Very sad indeed. I appreciate what y'all do..
That is very weird to dig up a grave for whatever the reason unless of course there was a suspected murder or something of that nature
Love your adventures. Dan should be designated a National Historic person. Wow, he is amazing!
Don’t break that beautiful stick
Is this True….in Georgia? Who is responsible for the maintenance of an abandoned cemetery?
Legislation…. is in place that identifies what happens to the upkeep and maintenance of an abandoned cemetery.
>> Usually the 'Local Municipality" becomes responsible for it.
(However, if a connection to the church can be established, the regional council may become responsible)
Abandoned Cemeteries and Burial Grounds, Chapter 72 🪦🪦🪦 > 2018 -2022 > Georgia Code >> Title 36 – Local Government.
*Isn't the 'Local Municipality" Responsible for Abandoned Cemeteries….? >> How would you go about requesting they > Clean it up / Maintain it?
Shouldn't the / County – 'Local Municipality/ City / State / be taking care of Abandoned Cemeteries…..?
Non tombstone? Can it been stolen too? Or broken then throw away in disrespect?
Why don't you go and get volunteers to clean that up? So they can see it better. It would be awesome, then maybe you define headstones.