This is one of Warren County’s most historic African-American congregations, dating to 1876.
St. John A. M. E. Church, Norwood
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My mom was born and raised in Norwood. Her name was Ossie Mae Baker. She attended St. John church.
My grandmother, Geneva Massengale, was born in 1880 in Norwood, Georgia. She was mixed race. Mother black. Father white. Would love to find out more about her. She married Joshua Hall and had 15 children. They left Georgia in the 20s. Wondering if this church is still there. Any records? Would she have been a descendant of Massengales of Norwood?
I used to pastor at Bethel AME in Norwood, GA. There are some Hall’s still in Norwood. I would start there. I don’t know of any Massengales — probably the white slave family’s name. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120221999/alma_maude-massengale
Still there?
Thank you
Does this church have records dating back in history?