Oct. 3, 2006
A One Room Schoolhouse From Our Family's History
Pine Ridge School
Clinton (Jones County), Georgia
circa 1889
My family's ancestors are buried in the Old Clinton Cemetery in Jones County, Georgia. Following the land lotteries of 1800, they moved from east central Georgia to Jones County to settle what was then the county seat known as Clinton. It would not be until well after the end of the Civil War and nearing the last decade of the 1800's that the one room schoolhouse would be built and children, some of whom were my ancestors, would attend school at Pine Ridge. My father has a copy of The History of Jones County that lists the school rosters. Among those rosters are children from our family. We visited Clinton last March to visit the cemetery and document our family members who are buried there. While there, I made these photos of the Pine Ridge School.
Do you know your family's history? Family history and genealogy research is an interesting and rewarding project. It can also enhance your history lessons. If you use timelines with your history curriculum, consider adding family members during the time periods that they lived (i.e. Great Grandpa Jones was born, etc.). It gives a great deal of value and realness to history for your children.
Oct. 4, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by foxvalleyfamily
YOu have a great blog!
Your pictures and stories are fun to read.
Blessings,
Michelle W.
Oct. 12, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kim199173
I have started a family tree recently. It has been difficult finding more information and have come to a stopping point. Mainly due to the fact that I dont know where else to go or how to organize the information that I already have. Any advice?
Kim
