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Southern Christian Home, 1011 Cleburne Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

GAPeach49 — 22 Oct 2008 2:45:50 GMT

I have learned so much, that I felt compelled to start a new thread with updated information:

I finally have accurate information regarding "The Home". I was a resident from 1951 - 1956 along with one brother. Mrs. Chapman was the matron of The Southern Christian Home at the time. We were adopted into a wonderful family and in 1967 I contacted Mrs. Chapman, who gave me a telephone number for a minister who had often visited me at "The Home" and he contacted my birth mother and asked her permission to give me her telephone number. She said it was okay and in 1968 I met my birth mother and extended family. I have two additional half brothers and two half sisters that I was unaware of.

The Southern Christian Home was once a beautiful plantation home belonging to Augustus Hurt. It was of historical importance during the Civil War because it was occupied by General Sherman during the Battle of Atlanta. It was torn down and today it is the site of the Carter Presidential Library. A historical marker is in the parking lot of the Carter Center which marks the plantation and house location.

I received the following information from the Atlanta History Center:

"Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Southern Christian Home.

You are correct that the home was located at 1011 Cleburne Avenue and it was formerly the residence of Augustus Hurt. According to an historical marker at the Carter Presidential Library, "200 yards northeast stood the plantation residence of Augustus F. Hurt (1830-1921), built 1858 and razed by Federal Forces, 1864."
http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/gahistmarkers/hurthousehi...

According to John Adams' obituary (Adams was a former president of the home) in the April 16, 1999 Atlanta Journal Constitution, the home was moved to a location on Briarcliff Road in the 1960s before closing in the 1980s.

I hope this helps somewhat.

Regards,
Sue VerHoef
Reference Manager | Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
p | 404.814.4042 f | 404.814.4175
e | sverhoef@AtlantaHistoryCenter.com"

According to Jim Struve, a former employee of The Southern Christian Home, "The Southern Christian Children's home was relocated to Briarcliff Road (I believe the address was 914 Briarcliff Rd, N.E. - it was next to Callanwolde). It changed names and became Laurel Heights Hospital sometime in the 1980's or 1990's."

I want to thank all those people who have helped me get updated information.

I would like to get a picture of The Southern Christian Home/Augustus Hurt House if anyone has such a thing.

I would like to make contact with anyone who was ever a resident.

Southern Christian Home for Children - Atlanta

Sharon Wheat — 6 May 2006 1:47:11 GMT

I am trying to locate people who were in this home or worked at the home. The address was 934 Briarcliff Rd. Atlanta.

St. Joseph Catholic Orphanage - Washington, GA

DaleBoyd24 — 2 Sep 2007 10:54:36 GMT

I'm looking for any orphanage records for the St. Joseph Orphanage in Washington, GA. I believe my great grandfather's (George Washington Wheeler) brothers Harry Wheeler and Aaron Wheeler may have been placed in that orphanage in the late 1800s. I understand the brothers may have been placed in the orphanage after the marriage separation of their parents, James Wheeler and Flora Jones. I'd be grateful for info on that orphanage as I know little about it. E-mail to me at dale30809@aol.com, dale30809ga@aol.com, or dale30809ga@yahoo.com, Dale Boyd, Evans, GA.

Appleton Episcopal Children's Home, Macon, Bibb, GA

lavnderblu — 8 May 2008 8:36:04 GMT

My grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Philips, was raised in this institution. [See 1910 U S Census]. Any information as to how/when/where its records from 1902 through 1918 can be obtained will be appreciated.

It is my understanding the orphanage was affiliated with the St. Paul's or St. John's Episcopal Church in Macon.

Thank you.

Orphanage Covington GA

Bossacucanova — 8 Sep 2008 8:16:44 GMT

Jounalist is seeking information about Covington, GA orphange that was run by Dinah Pace Watts from 1890 through the mid 1930s. The school was charted in 1890 as the Covington Colored Orphans Home, but was later renamed The Reed Home and Industrial School. My guess is, based on age, that some of the students who lived at the school in the 1930s might still be alive. Below is a list from 1930. I am trying to get in contact with any of them. Any helo would be appreciated.

J. Austin 7
J. Barnett 6
O. Clark 14
C. Johnson 10
W. Johnson 13
C.Jackson 16
E. Jackson 13
G. Jackson 10
W. Jackson 8
H. Jackson 9
R. Franklin 13
C. Kimp 7
A. Kimp 10
A. Mady 10
B. McNeal 14
J. Mungin 15
C. Mungin 13
W. Reaves 14
G. Small 10
L. White 14
T.J. Walker 11
W.Barnes 10
H. Flemming 16
A. Watts 30
R. Gardne 6
E. Gardne 6
A. Gardne 3 9/12
S. Gunn 16

orphanage in Macon

CTaylor2873 — 27 Jun 2008 3:22:36 GMT

My grandfather was adopted in 1899. My Aunt says his adoptive parents picked him up in Macon when he was a few months old. They lived in Monticello, GA. Does anyone have any information about an orphanage in Macon back then? thanks, chris

Southern Christian Home, Atlanta, GA - 1011 Cleveland Avenue

GAPeach49 — 6 May 2008 1:51:08 GMT

I am looking for people who were residents of the orphanage between 1951 and 1956.

Atlanta Orphanage HELP!!!

joonday — 5 Mar 2008 8:47:58 GMT

My grandfather and his two sisters were put in an Atlanta orphanage sometime between 1920 and 1930. From what he had told my father before he died was that it was on Peachtree Street or Road, etc. and they served oatmeal everyday. Any ideas on the name of this orphanage???

Georgia Orphanages

SANDYN68 — 13 Mar 2006 6:28:11 GMT

I am trying to find a list of GA orphanages or the names of any orphanages in Jackson or Banks County GA around the late 1926-1940's any and all help greatly appreciated. I am trying to find my grandfather and his sister and I know that he was born in 1926 and he said his mother died when he was young and she put him and his sister in an orphanage because she didn't want her brother to raise them because she said he treated his children like work horses. My grandfather's name was Millard Buford Robinson B: 1926 in Banks Co. GA and his sister's name was Willie Mae Robinson birth year not known. Thank you for you time., Sandy

Catholic Orphanage - Atlanta Georgia

sdmwoolaver — 24 Nov 2007 11:58:22 GMT

Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada!

Can anybody point me in the right direction to locate an orphanage in downtown Atlanta which was run by the Catholic church during the early 1960's? I believe by that early 1980's it had been closed down and the building boarded up.

Am also looking for a private Jesuit school during the same time and in the same area. Does anybody have any information as to how I can locate this school.

Does anybody recognize the name Father Thomas?

I've really hit a brick wall with this. Any help of any kind would be appreciated.

Looking for Orphanages in late 1800s in North Georgia

DaleBoyd24 — 2 Sep 2007 10:52:01 GMT

I'm looking for any orphanage records for North GA. I've just found out my great grandfather, James Lonzo "Lonnie" Boyd, may have been adopted either in Hall Co., GA, or Stephens Co., GA, sometime after he was born in 1877. Lonnie was raised by James B. and Mary A. Boyd of Hall Co., GA, and he died in 1934 in Toccoa, GA. While I knew for many years Lonnie was not directly descended from James & Mary Boyd, I've only recently been told by an older relative that Lonnie was adopted. I was told Lonnie's parents were both killed in a buggy - train collision, but I don't know how old Lonnie would have been at the time of adoption. I'd be grateful for info on orphanages in that area would be very much appreciated as I know absolutely nothing about those institutions. E-mail to me at dale30809@aol.com, dale30809ga@aol.com, or dale30809ga@yahoo.com, Thanks very much. Dale Boyd, Evans, GA.

Lilla B. Clements

shellie138 — 8 Nov 2006 2:21:56 GMT

We(my family) have always been told that my greatgrandmother was an orphan. Her name was Lilla B. Clements. She was born in May 1878, according to the 1900 census. She married Asa T. Robinson,on 17 Jul. 1898 in Americus,Sumter, GA. The "B'' is belived to stand for Bertha. A cousin doing research says he had heard from his family who knew her that her family was from England. I am just trying to make sure one of the stories is true. She may have been in an orphanage in Macon,Bibb,GA. Does anyone know if there was an orphanage there or near by in the late 1870's?

Booth children given up for adoption, Waycross, GA 1908

donnameeks1 — 21 Apr 2006 6:51:10 GMT

My grandmother, b. Thelma Booth (1905) and her sister, b. Mae (or Mary Lea) Booth (1904) were both born in Waycross, Ware Cty, GA but give up to separate foster homes in about 1908 and later adopted. They were told that their mother had been widowed and could no longer care for them. A Mary Lea Booth, age 7, is listed as a ward of the Georgia Industrial Children's Home in Macon in the 1910 Census -- this may be my grandmother's sister. My grandmother went directly to the family that adopted her, Charles F. and Lillian Black. In any case, I'm trying to locate my Booth relations. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Orphanages

Kim Force — 1 Nov 2005 6:38:42 GMT

I need to know if there are any orphanages in Altanta, GA.

Georgia Baptist Orphans Home

gloanshark — 9 Apr 2005 10:07:18 GMT

My uncle was in the Home approx 1931. He doesn't know his date of birth but thinks it was 03-1922. His mother's name was Bonnie Sears and was sent to prison. From what he knows, his last name is Woodall. Anyone know anything about him, his brother or mother?

Georgia Orphan Home

FTate3918 — 17 Jul 2001 12:55:59 GMT

My cousin Henry J. Roy was in the orphan home in Macon, Georgia Looking for
information on the name of the orphan home
in Macon, Georgis Thanks

NEED HELP please

STACY — 8 Jan 2005 9:33:13 GMT

does anyone know of any rundown orphanage homes in ga or near ga? please email me if you do

Georgia Baptists Children's Home 1945-1960

pwoodwardjr — 19 May 2006 6:15:18 GMT

Anyone remember the Floyd family ??? Billy, Shirley,Dorothy, Tommye and Franklin??? Please contact me at pwoodward@neo.rr.com

South Georgia Conference Orphanage

bbabjcb4 — 4 Aug 2005 4:52:21 GMT

I am looking for any info on the South Georgia Conference Orphanage if anyone has any info on this orphanage your help would be greatly appreciated

Bertha and Jessie Fowler were in the BaptistChildren Hone, 1912 .

Frances — 24 Jun 2005 3:46:23 GMT

did you do a printout of the Baptist Choldren
Home ? who did the census on the Baptist
Children Home and is it still on-line?
I found the records of my mom and her sister
Jessie . the childrens home was moved to
Pelmetto, Ga. I am guessing at the spelling
because I don't have the papers in front ome.
thanks, Frances

hudson matthews Cassville, Georgia

acrockerd — 27 Jul 2005 6:37:14 GMT

Looking for my mom"s adopted brother. pinckney Matthews and veneda Matthews adopted him around 1924 ? and then returned him around 1926 to Georgia Baptist or Atlanta orphanage. They lived in Cassville, Ga.

Georgia Land Lotteries

Russell Henderson — 26 May 2005 12:06:06 GMT

Many of the lotteries provide for "orphans." How old can a child be and still be considered an orphan?

Atlanta, GA Orphanages 1930-1935

Bill — 29 Mar 2004 6:43:23 GMT

Does anyone know of any online info about Georgia Orphanages or children's homes which were active in 1930 - 1935? I am interested in Atlanta area.

Altanta,Ga. orphanage home

suzbog — 24 May 2004 4:16:18 GMT

I am searching for the name of a orphan home in Allanta,Ga. that my father-in-law was in. The year was 1905 or 1906. He was adopted by an man in South Carolina around that time. he ran away from the man in 1908 because the man only adopted boys to use as field hands. I don't know the man's name but he lived in Aiken,South Carolina. The orphanage burned and all records were lost in the fire. It had to have burned sometime after 1908. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Bibb Co. GA Childrens Home, Macon GA 1975

emniemiec1 — 1 Jun 2004 2:47:48 GMT

Looking for any info on an address for the Bibb County Children's Home in Macon , Ga.. or when it closed. I believe it was closed sometime after 1975.

Hall Co. Georgia Catholic Orphanages 1850's

fsmith7080 — 6 Dec 2003 12:45:46 GMT

My g grandfather who was born between 1845 and 1855 said he was raised in a Catholic Orphanage, Since he was born in Hall Co. Georgia, it could have been an orphanage in that part of the state. How do I find what Catholic Orphanages existed in Georgia at that time.

Orphanage homes--Atlanta, Georgia

FrancesTate32 — 31 Aug 2004 3:57:00 GMT

Georgia Orphanges Info Needed

jamielerner1 — 9 Dec 2003 2:21:55 GMT

Does anyone know the names of any orphanges located in the northern part of the state? Maybe near Dalton or in Murray County? We have located our mother, Lethia Smith, at @ age 12 living with the Taylor Smith family in Murray County in the 1930's census. We do not know if she is somehow related, but she is not w/them in the 1920 census. She was an orphan and the surname may just be a coincidence. We are having a heck of a time! Also any other useful info about orphans/orphanages to continue our search would be most appreciated. Thanks! --Jamie

LANKFORD/LANGFORD boy & girl in GA orphanage, 1900-1907, taken out/adopted by stepdad Wm LANDRUM

S W — 31 Aug 2004 3:37:02 GMT

According to my great grandmother, Annie [who passed in 1984], she and her brother Guy were put in a GA orphanage by their mother, Ellen Jane LANKFORD/LANGFORD. I believe they lived at the orphanage sometime between late 1900, because Annie was on the June 1900 census for Greene Co, GA, aged 8 mos old w/ her mother, Ellen Jane LANKFORD. Guy was not born yet.

When Annie/Guy's father, ________ LANKFORD/LANGFORD [unknown first name] either died or disappeared, their mother, Ellen Jane LANKFORD/LANGFORD remarried in Oct 1907 in Oconee Co, GA. Her new husband's name was William Judson "Jett" LANDRUM. He took Annie/Guy out of the orphanage and gave them his name, LANDRUM. They are all together on the 1910 Morgan Co, GA census under the name LANDRUM. So that puts Annie/Guy all being in the orphanage until about late 1900 to Oct 1907.

Names/places/dates are below:

Annie Marie LANKFORD/LANGFORD <======= my line
b 9-24-1899 Lincoln Co, GA

her brother:
Guy Charles LANKFORD/LANGFORD
b 3-23-1902 GA

child w/ Jett/Ellen/Annie/Guy on 1910 Morgan Co, GA census:
Sam LANDRUM
b ABT 1903/1904 GA

The mystery child, Sam LANDRUM is unknown to the family. We don't know if he was Annie/Guy's brother or another kid in the orphanage that Jett took in. Sam was never mentioned at all by my great grandmother.

I don't know of any orphanage names or rosters or anything to look all this info up in. I would so appreciate any help!!

Augusta Georgia 1947

mdeel — 1 Sep 2004 3:51:11 GMT

Looking for an Orphanage in Augusta Georgia 1947. Cannot seem to get any help from the State. Thank You in Advance

Native American orphan",too long without a family"

Oveta Moss — 5 Jun 2002 3:13:46 GMT

I need names of Orphanages in the upper Georgia
areas.A friends' grandmother,known as Margaret Henderson
born about 1914,Native American,orphaned at age 10.
later adopted by Turner couple in Gaffney,S.C.
Margaret got pregnant supposingly by the Turner man and
she had a daughter,Monica,abt.1932.The records say that the baby was born in Durham,N.C.,then Margaret got married to a Boyce Parker(born abt 1915)and she had 2 children.a girl,
Frances who died at age 3 and a boy Bobby b.1935-d.1972.
then she divorced Boyce and married ? Yow and had 3 more children:Thomas,Kay and ?R.G.(a son).
Margaret died in August 1997,in a nursing home,in Clemmons,N.C., near Winston Salem,N.C.and was buried in a nearby church cemetery.
It has been said also that her indian name could have been Atolia or Etolia.Any info will be much appreciated!
Any Georgia Orphanages appreciated!!
Sincerely Oveta

Savannah Orphan Asylum

HunterM — 27 Jan 2002 1:04:47 GMT

My grandmother lived here and this is listed as her address in 1912 as one of the first Girl Guides in Savannah. Apparently it no longer exists as I can find no info on it. Does anyone know anything about this place? I am trying to find out what happened to her parents that put her in here as I do know their names and marriage date. Thanks.

Bethesda Boys Home in Savannah Georgia

Gloria A. Knight — 23 Feb 2001 7:43:17 GMT

23 Feb 2001

Hi:
Does anyone know about a boy's home in Savannah, Georgia called Bethesda Boy's Home. My husband's father was supposedly in this home with his siblings. Would like to find out who to contact to get copy of records. Thanks!

Gloria Knight
gloriaan@msn.com