Rome and Floyd County, Georgia History Vol. 1 + Bonus

Description: Rome and Floyd County, GAIncluding Numerous Incidents of More than Local Interest1540-1922Volume 1By George Magruder Battey, Jr., 1922 640 pages, searchable - Bonus Book -Georgia,Historical and IndustrialBy Dept. of Agriculture., 1901 953 pages, indexed, searchable ************************************************************************Digital CD Requires Adobe Reader 7.0 or higher to ViewAutoboot CD for Easy PC Access; Manually Open Files on MAC*********************************************************************************** The county was established on December 3, 1832, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly and was created from land that was part of Cherokee County at the time. The county is named after United States Congressman John Floyd. The county seat is Rome. ContentsFrontispiece: THE CLOCK TOWER—By Virginia Robert Lipscomb, Girl Scout. Part II. The Spanish Cavaliers and Their Quest for Gold 17DeSoto lands at Tampa Bay.—Reaches the Savannah River.—Meets anIndian princess.—Takes the princess along as a hostage.—She escapes.Arrival at Nacoochee.—Receives Indian dogs for his men to eat.—Hisroute discussed.—Spends 30 da,ys at Chiaha.—Enjoys pearl hunt. II. John Sevier, John Floyd and the Indians 22Hostile Cherokees in massacre.—Sevier puts them to flight and burnstheir towns.—Gen. Floyd defeats the Creeks in Alabama.—Early laws ofthe Indians.—The "Widow Fool" and the ferry.—Wm. Mcintosh killed.Sequoyah's alphabet.—Missionaries imprisoned.—Pressure on the Indians. Part II.I. Rome's Establishment and Early Days ZiThree travelers decide to establish a town.-—A fourth pioneer.-—Countysite removal from Livingston to Rome authorized by legislature.-—Thehomes of Ross and the Ridges.—The gander pulling and other earlyamusements.—The Green Corn dances.—Geo. Lavender, trading post man.Pioneer days at Cave Spring. II. The Great Indian Meeting- at Rome 43The Cherokees' biggest pow-wow at Running Waters.—Speeches by theRidges, Ross afnd the United States agents.—The Indians withdraw to thewoods.—Government men continue to speak.—Mr. Schermerhorn's determinationto have a treaty.—Major Currey reports to Washington.—Ross factionsupreme.—Ridge's men listed. III. John Howard Payne's Arrest by the Georgia Guard-- 53"Home, Sweet Home" author bears letters to prominent Georgians.—Loves an Athens belle.—Departs for Indian country.—Is arrested withJohn Ross and guarded at Spring Place.—"Big John" Underwood, Romegrocer, one of his captors.—Payne's own account.—His arrest causes sensation.—"Old Hickory's" contribution. IV. Aftermath of the Payne-Ross Affair 75"Rome Indians" in the Payne "picture."—Maj. Currey explains.Frelinghuysen, Everett, Polk, Calhoun, Bell and White active.—"LumpkinPress" lambastes Guard.—Legislature protests and Co). Bishop resigns.Payne's anonymous letter.—A tragedy at the Vann house.- -The Indiansremoved and the Ridges and Boudinot slain.—A Payne memorial. V. Growth from Village to Town 91Pioneers establish bank, inn, newspaper, churches, schools and stagelines.—John Ross converted to Methodism.—Alfred Shorter casts lot withthe new town.—William Smith and the scuttled steamboat.—E^arly politicalcampaigns.—Lumpkin, Miller, Underwood, Hackctt and Wright.—Pickett'svisit to Rome.—The Nobles, iron kings, aijpear. VI. Views and Events Leading U]) to War 113The slavery agitation and efforts to halt "gentlemen from the North."Warnings sounded by Dwinell and Stovall.—Mass meetings and resolutions.—Trade boycott against the North.—Rome Light Guards active.Stephens, Iverson and Hill speak in Rome.—Secession strongly favored. VII. Lincoln's Election Foretells Hostilities 125Feeling at fever heat.—Mayor thanks voters for "sober election."—Dr.Word elected.—Guns for Light Guards arrive.—Judge Wright on the inaugurationof Jefferson Davis. Part III.I. Opening- of the Ci\"il War—First Manassas LVFloyd companies depart.- Cannon and chvirch bells announce war.Casualty lists.—Incidents of the battle.—Capt. Matrruder and Jeff Davis.Death of Col. Bartow.—An illuminatinE letter from Richmond.—Warprofiteers rapped by the "home gruard." II. A Rome Rno-ine Chases the "General" 147Andrews' "Wild Raiders" steal state road engine in dash to burnbridges and tear up track.^Fuller joins in thrilling pursuit.—"Wm. R.Smith" takes up chase at Kingston and aids capture.—Fugitives abandonengine.-—Are caught in woods.—Some are hanged and some escape.HI. Activities of the Folks at Home 153Women establish charity organization.—The Wayside Home.—A young "Rebel" with smallpox spreads terror.—Hospitals removed fromRome.—Hard times described back of the lines. IV. Streight's Raiders Captured by Forrest 161Federal commander tries foray of destruction.—Is engaged by Forrestwith inferior force, and surrenders.—"Rebel" leader's strategy denouncedby captive officers, who see Rome for first time.—Admiring women sniplocks of Forrest's hair.—The "Battle of Rome," and John Wisdom's famousride.—Forrest dodges Rome picnic. V. Sherman's Army Captures Rome 175Three forts are silenced and Davis, Vandever and Corse establishheadquarters.—"Miss Lizzie's" adventure on Shorter Hill.—Sherman entersRome twice and pursues Hood, who crosses the Coosa at Veal's ferry.Hood flits through Texas valley.—Only a fiddle is needed as Rome burns. VI. Sherman's Movements asTuld by Himself 181The campaign outlined.—Movements around Dalton, Resaea, Cassville,Dajlas and Rome.—Sherman's narrow escape.—Why Johnston refusedbattle.—Corse at Allatoona.—Sherman on Fourth Avenue.--His messagefrom Rome brings orders to march to the sea. VII. Extreme Desolation I^ictured in Diary 197Bridges burned by retreating Confederates.—Church pews used forpontoons.—Famine and despair.—Citizen killed by scouts.—Letter tells ofRomans' plight. VIII. Depredations of the Independent Scouts 205John Gatewood invades northwest Georgia.—Jack Colquitt's band.—John and Jim Prior take seven scout scalps.—"Little Zach" Hargroveto the rescue. Anecdotes and Reminiscences 211 Miscellaneous 421 Maps Just insert the CD into your Windows computer and use the menu to open your book(s), and to download the latest version of Adobe Reader. If your system security prevents the CD from auto loading, just double-left click the Autorun file on the CD. For MAC (or Windows) manually open the .PDF file(s) for your book(s) don’t forget to also open the pictures/maps (.jpg) and audio files (.mp3). Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Terms and Conditions of Purchase ü Your item will usually ship 1-2 business days after payment has been received. ü If not paid instantly with PayPal, please use the checkout option within three days of winning single item auctions. ü Shipping charge is actual cost of postage and shipping materials (no markup for handling charge). $1.99 Standard Shipping includes CD jewel case and bubble mailer. $.49 Bargain Shipping includes paper CD sleeve and plain clasp envelope. I do offer a mailing discount for multiple purchases shipped together. Add $.50 ea for CD 2&3; Free shipping CD 4&5. ü In line with EBay's new policy only Paypal payment is accepted, and is due within three days of purchase date. My feedback is promptly left after your feedback is received. ü Your business is appreciated and my main concern is your happiness with your product. ü If you are not satisfied for any reason please contact me and I will do my best to assist you with a resolution. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About the Seller ü Bid with confidence. See my feedback rating. ü All items from a smoke-free and pet-free home. ü I do offer a mailing discount for multiple purchases when shipped together. Add $.50 ea for CD 2&3; Free shipping CD 4&5. ü Thanks for looking. Happy bidding. ü Check out my other items! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Recent Feedback On My CD’s ü Great product....Thanks....Would purchase from in future with confidence.... ü Nice, collection of documents. A lot of work went into the CD. Thanks! ü Great collection of hard to find resources. . . ü Great Seller! Fast Delivery! Product as described. ü Prompt shipping and mint condition. Thanks +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The seller, vakendot, assumes full responsibility for the content of this listing and the item offered.

Price: 11.99 USD

Location: Midlothian, Virginia

End Time: 2023-12-29T01:42:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.89 USD