I was very eager to find this house after being made aware of it by Cindy McDonald Swartz, who lives in nearby Goldsboro. I can’t thank her enough for sending me here. This historic property was built by Alcanah (Cain) Robert Coley [sometimes published as Alcainan] (1808 or 1818-1868) & Martha Dikes Coley (1818-1897) and used at times as a travelers’ inn. After changing hands several times, the house is now owned by Alan Johnson, who operates a restaurant here called “Fritters”. Signs on the fence leading to the home suggest they have the best fried green tomatoes in Georgia, as well as local wines and fried Moon Pies.
The house was destroyed by fire in September 2015.
When I was standing by the fence photographing the house, this beautiful Gypsy Vanner horse met me with a friendly greeting and made for a wonderful shot.
Did you see the invite to Coley Family Reunion? You will have relations there. I went out to where the house was and took pictures of the remains if you are interested.
Would love to see them! And thanks for sharing news of the reunion. I will be out of Georgia at that time but I hope some Coley folks see it and come!
My name is Jennifer Coley and I am interested in seeing the photos!!!
I’m a coley of family out of Bleckly. Would love to attend reunion.
House has not been restored. Torn down. I have pictures
Actually, as noted in the post, it burned down. So glad I got to photograph it before it happened. It was a terrible loss.
Hello There,
I am a descendant of Alcanah Coley. His grandson, Cain Walters (Jesse Alcanah Walters) is my Great Great Grandfather. I’m very curious to know if anyone ever restored this house after the 2014 lightening strike? Or is it still in disrepair? Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated!
Best,
Kathleen Sloan
FYI. Coley Family Reunion. September 15th, 2018 .Amerson Park in Macon, Ga. From 2-6. Covered dish lunch
Donations for park fee. I have a FB group called Coley Clan . All Coleys are welcome. Marsha Coley Armstrong.. / same on FB. 69 members so far. New member’s always welcome.
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I think that this would make a lovely day trip from Roswell with some of the grandkids!! Have put it on the “to do” list, for sure. Thanks.
too cool. Alcanah Coley was my Uncle James’s 2x great grandfather. Looks beautiful
Hi, Derek, Not sure you’ll see this after all this time, just came across this site. Here ya go (this is cool)-
Alcana (Jonathon Appleton Drake Coley), m. to Mary Dykes had 10 children. 1 of which was John A.D. Coley who m. Charlotte Coombs. John & Charlotte fathered Cain (James Alcanon Coley). Cain m. Margaret Elizabeth Neely)- parents of my grandfather, My grandfather, Cain’s son, was James Lane Coley (Jim- d.2005). My father was James Lane Coley, II (d. 2010).
Jennifer I would love to talk to you about us being related !! This years family reunion is Oct.3 at the First Baptist Church in Cochran. I am also on FB and have a FB group called the Coley Clan .. all members in this group are all related up to Gabriel Coley Sr. PLEASE get in touch with me !
Marsha_31028@yahoo.com or FB Marsha Coley Armstrong
There is a Face book page dedicated to the Coley family / descendants if you are interested. Coley Clan – lots of new family and sharing pictures and history !
Marsha Coley Woodling
Derek I would love to know how you fit into our Coley family and add you to our tree. I have a FB group called Coley Clan and you as I see what you have written are definitely related to us.
Marsha Coley Armstrong
Marsha_31028@yahoo.com
another beautiful house turned bed & breakfast and one of the very best Sunday buffets for miles around is the Coleman House in Emmanuel County – don’t know the history behind this home but I’m sure it would be something of interest
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I will have to visit there next time I’m in Emanuel County…I’ve photographed the house but didn’t know about the buffet! Thanks.