Mom and I found this passage today. It was written by Dr. Joseph Robertson Hood, M.D., D.D. (b. 1833 - d.1924).
"Joda Alexander died Dec. 16th 1846 and was buried near Island Shoals in Newton County, Ga. On the side of the road looking from that place to Covington, GA. At the first seat of Island Shoals - - - - - of Covington. Margarett Alexander Hood died at age of four years and was buried by the side of her father as above." as transcribed by: Wm. T. Clearman, Dec. 17, 1939
We decided it sounded a bit like something out of the DiVinci Code. It is fun to have our own clues to follow.
This is a link to view a possible site for the graves of Joda Alexander (1810 - 1846) and his daughter Margarett Alexander (1846 - 1850) Hood, in Island Shoals, Newton, Georgia, USA. Most likely he was not buried in this cemetery, but somewhere nearby or down the road. It sounds like he may have just buried on the side of the road.
Hello from your cousin in Detroit! This is a great site which has allowed me to learn so much about my family. Ada Jane Hood is my 4th great-grandmother. Thanks for uploading all the great pictures!
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