James Waldrop Grave Bottoms Family Cemetery Fayetteville, GA Patriot James Waldrop History James Waldrop was born 8 February 1751, to James and Sarah Waldrop of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. As the call for able-bodied men went out to support the colonies’ efforts to gain their independence, James Jr enlisted 12 March 1776, and served a term of two years as a private in Captain Thomas Hudgin’s Company, Colonel James Hendricks’ Virginia Regiment. James saw action at the Battle of Yorktown. He married Mary Morrison on 29 September 1788, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Their children were John, Violet, Belamy, Mary Dicey, David, Margaret, Nancy and Charity. The Georgia Land Lottery, held in 1821, brought the early American settlers to the area, which had formerly been land of the Creek Indians. Fayetteville, the county seat of Fayette County, was established in 1823. James Waldrop resided in Fayette County in 1827 on 101 1⁄4 acres, land lot 149, District 5, Fayette Flint River, and also participated in the Land Lottery of 1827, receiving 202 1⁄2 acres in Carroll County, land that is now Haralson County. In February 1828, at the age of 72, James applied for his war pension.  His pensions states he provided for only himself and his wife.  He furthermore stated he was old and feeble and unable to work. He was granted $8.00 a month. At the time of his death 3 December 1846, James was living in his son David’s household.  James’s will is on record in the Fayette County Probate Office. James was the great-grandfather of Henry Simpson, the first baby born in Fayette County of permanent record. James’s wife, Mary, died before 2 September 1850, and is buried beside her husband in the Bottoms Family Cemetery on Hewell Rd in Fayette County. On Sunday 5 May 1935, the Atlanta Chapter of the DAR placed and dedicated a marker. Subsequently, the Sons of the American Revolution have also marked his grave. REFERENCES Arnold, Ross and Burnham, Hank, GA Revolutionary Soldiers & Sailors, Patriots and Pioneers, 2001, p 239. Fayette County Historical Society Inc., A History of Fayette County, GA 1821-1971, 1991, p 338. Moore, Joseph Henry, A History of Clayton County, GA 1821-1983, 1983, pp 520-521. “The Fayetteville Enterprise”, May 3, 1935, Vol. 7 No. 9 Pension Record of James Waldrop, July 7, 1838, NARA Will of James Waldrop, November 22, 1827, Fayette County Probate Court Records, Fayette County, GA Will of James Waldrop, SR, D&W Bk 5, p 386, Pittsylvania County, VA The DAR Insignia is the property of, and is copyrighted by, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Web hyperlinks to non-DAR sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.

Home Chapter Patriots Upcoming Events Recent Chapter Events Fayette County Historical Society Contact Us for Membership Georgia State Society DAR Patriotic Moment in History The history of America is a fascinating look back in time. Our forefathers were willing to sacrifice their lives and fortunes in the name of freedom. We, as Americans, should take time to remember them and their struggles. The James Waldrop Chapter is honored to support the preservation of our history. Take time to wander into the past with us as we bring you a patriotic moment in history. A Closer Look at Our National Anthem The James Waldrop Chapter presents our patriot’s family cemetery in Fayette County, Georgia. Bottoms Family Cemetery The Battle of Guilford Courthouse Coming soon: Historically Speaking Coming soon: 2009 American History Essay Winners and Essays Coming soon: 2009 Community Service Award Winner A great tribute for our veterans Chapter History The James Waldrop Chapter NSDAR celebrated our 2^nd birthday in April 2009. The chapter has grown over 50% since the day of organization. The chapter was also thrilled to have been able to speak to over 1300 elementary school children in Fayette County, Georgia, on the history of the United States Constitution. The questions the children ask show us that American Patriotism is still in vogue. The journey to create a new chapter was a long time dream of organizing regent, Betty B Harrah. The dream came to pass on April 21, 2007, as Georgia’s newest DAR chapter was organized in Fayetteville, GA. 42 ladies who were members of the DAR banded together in this new chapter to share the dream of dedicating their time and talents to preserving American history, promoting patriotism and education: the goals of the National Society. The patriot for which the chapter is named is a direct blood ancestor of the organizing regent. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution The NSDAR, the world’s largest women’s service organization, motto is “God, Home and Country.” NSDAR American Spirit Magazine Catch the American Spirit. The award-winning magazine from the NSDAR is available to everyone. Enjoy such sections as Today’s Daughters, National Treasures, Bookshelf and Historic Homes. Subscribe today by calling toll-free: 1-866-DAR-MAGA (327-6242) Or Subscribe online at: http://www.dar.org/americanspirit DAR Schools Kate Duncan Smith DAR School Gunter Mountain, AL Tamassee DAR School Salem, SC Webmaster contact: VIS Chairman, James Waldrop Chapter DAR mailto:jameswaldrop.fayettevillega@yahoo.com Website last updated January 17, 2010