Bascom Anthony started his preaching career at Jacksonville, Ga., Methodist Charge after he had married (1880) and taught school a year. He became a legend of leadership in the Methodist Church and his story is told in "Fifty Years In The Ministry." I want to thank Rev. James Duke for a copy of that book and Mr. Charles Shelton for a great picture of Bascom Anthony. It is only with these kinds of contributions from interested people are we able to bring back "the life and times of yesteryear." I am truly grateful that so many people have seen fit to become a part of this effort. Post Note: Mr. Charles Shelton's ancestor, Major Charles Shelton of War of 1812, helped my ancestor, Lt. Joseph Williams, get his Rev. War pension reinstated. It had been taken away by unscrupulous politicians.