Wednesday, April 25, 2001

In reference to a letter published April 18, 2001 in the Citizen, I would like to welcome Marc Michael to Fayette County. Apparently Marc has a limited knowledge of the history of Fayette or the surrounding areas.

My family moved to what is now Atlanta in 1828. My great grandfather raised twelve children on their 200 acre farm. He built his own house and grew corn, cotton or whatever they could do to survive. They did this without slave labor as they did not believe in slavery, like a lot of other people.

When the war between the states broke out, my great grandfather joined the Confederate Army; He was a private in the 38th GA Light Artillery. He joined not because he believed in slavery, but because he felt the call to defend his family and property.

When the war was over he walked (didn't ride or fly) from North Carolina all the way home. He arrived to find all Sherman's army had left was his small home and a rooster. He took his rooster to Atlanta and traded it for a small bushel of peas.

This is just a small part of my heritage. I am proud that I know about my family, how they lived, how they died and what they stood for. I wonder if Marc can say that?

I am not surprised by Marc's comments, only disgusted. I am glad that he said he is a Christian, otherwise I might not have known. I guess we're lucky to have Marc to help us get our lives back together, now that the war is over.

Andy Cash

Brooks

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