Located on one of the highest hills in Telfair County, south of Milan, Mt. Zion church traces its roots to area pioneers. The large cemetery features many historic grave sites.
I’m sharing three of my favorites, beginning with Thelma Ellen Parker Cravey, the young bride who died from complications of childbirth at the tender age of 15.
Her death certificate noted puerperal hemorrhage and uremic poisoning as factors, common dangers of childbirth at the time. Her baby did not survive, either.
James “Jim” Cobb (1855-1917) and Mary Louise Harrell Cobb (1858-1937) were among the leading citizens of the Milan community.
There are many members of the Cravey family at Mt. Zion. Mary Ellen Reaves Cravey was married to George Troup Cravey (1849-1907). I love the Rock of Ages carving on this memorial.
In reference to the Mt Zion church: you say its roots are traced back to early pioneers, but I can’t find any history of even when the church was built. I am searching for information in regards to unknown/unmarked graves being found recently. Where did you get the information that its roots were traced back to early pioneers? I really need to find the history of this church.
This was a reference to early headstones in the cemetery. Death dates would indicated relatively early settlers.