Pam O’Connell writes: My Grandfather, John Watts, was born in this house in 1899, as was his Father before him. My Mother was raised here, and we spent Summers and various holidays here. This was our family home. Our farm was close and has been in our family since 1840. My Grandfather passed away in 1984, and this is where he lived his entire life. He had three siblings that did not stay in Shellman once they reached adulthood. There used to be an adorable potting shed on the left, a screened slat house out back, the cook’s house and the old stables, where my Mother kept her horses. This house is very special to me.
I was classmates with your mother,, Joanna. We were good friends as kids but lost contact over the years. I fell out of a tree in the back yard of the Watts House and broke my arm!
Now, I live in Chatham, MA.
I have owned the Watts House for about 15 years. I have spent many hours and much money on the restoration. It is about 90% complete. I have photos of the interior if anyone is interested.
Mr. Muse, My husband and I enjoy looking at old home in GA and hope to retire there in about 5 years and hope to buy a home just like yours. You stated that you have spent many house over 15 years working on the amazing restoration. We wonder why you now have to leave the masterpiece behind. I know if it were me I would be heartbroken. I so wish the timing were better for us because being apart of her history would be a dream come true. If you have more pictures than the ones offered on Zillow I would love to see them.
Hi Mr. Muse,
I would love to see the pictures. I am the one that wrote about it after finding it on here. My Mother is a Watts. My email is shopoconnell@gmail.com. we are planning a trip to see the farm and we’re definitely going to see Shellman. Please let me know that you saw this. I’m very interested, my husband just retired so the timing couldn’t be better. Thank you so much!
Kind Regards,
Pam
I remember Joanna who grew up there. She and Carolyn rode horses together and were contemporaries of my brother, Robert Crittenden. I remember visiting in that house.
My Mother! I remember Carolyn., A lifetime ago my Mother and I spent the night with her the night before I started Mercer, in Macon. We went for a night ride and it was so much fun! Are you anywhere near Shellman still?
Joanna’s daughter,
Pam
Carolyn and I also rode horses together! It’s great to see news from people from the past!
My brother’s first girlfriend was Joanna Watts.
Hi Jean,
That would be my Mother! Please tell….
Kindly,
Pam
My Grandfather, John Watts, was born in this house in 1899, as was his Father before him. My Mother was raised here, and we spent Summers and various holidays here. This was our family home. Our farm was close and has been in our family since 1840. My Grandfather passed away in 1984, and this is where he lived his entire life. He had three siblings that did not stay in Shellman once they reached adulthood. There used to be an adorable potting shed on the left, a screened slat house out back, the cook’s house and the old stables, where my Mother kept her horses. This house is very special to me. I love vanishing Georgia, what a wonderful history you have preserved. Thank you!
Pam, Thank you for sharing the story behind this grand home. I always wish the wall could talk and sometimes we get lucky. Here it is Sept. of 2019 and she is up for sale. I wish I could be the one to carry the torch creating new memories but thank you for yours.
Hi Debbie,
I was on this wonderful site one day and there was our house! I am trying to find the listing, do you perhaps know where I might find it? Thank you so much! If only I could fill it with the people I loved as well! I adored my Grandfather and am aching to get back for a visit. My Father, and both Grandmother and Grandfather are in the cemetery a couple of blocks away. Thank you for writing!
Kindly,
Pam
PAM, Here is the link to the listing from Zillow. If the link fails to work just go to Zillow.com then type in the address 3354 Pearl St Shellman GA and it will take you straight to it. The newest listing date is July 23, 2019. The current Owners have done amazing restoration and has hand picked the furniture that will sold with the home. Maybe I can will the lottery and I could move right in. After you browse the photos I would love to hear your thoughts.
Warmly,
Debbie
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3354-Pearl-St-Shellman-GA-39886/194100122_zpid/
beautiful
Would like to know if any of you have done Ancestry DNA? I am trying to track down my John Watts. Some of them lived in Franklin Ga, and some moved to St. Clair Alabama. Some are associated with the Cherokee….Thanks