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JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
1997 Officers
President William L. Crawford
Vice Presidents ." Barbara W. Dooley
RickL. Frizzell
Secretary Marilyn G. Morton
Treasurer David C. Frizzell
Chair, Publications R. Larry Crawford
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society Members and non-members are invited tc submit
genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity or taste
The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted the opinions expressed are not those
of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices for other non-profit
groups.
From the Editor
Many of the members of the Jackson County Genealogical Society have been saddened profoundly by the news
of the death of Lawrence Wood. While he was not a member of our Society, he was probably one of the best-known
genealogists in western North Carolina. He was a person who never had to lament about how much easier
this would all have been had he started earlier when knowledgeable family members were still living and able to
tell their stories. He listened, even as a child, and learned from his family, a family group who believed in
holding onto the treasures of the past and learning from them. As we all do, Lawrence had his quirks,
eccentricities, and faults. But nobody can fault the lifelong efforts he made to research genealogies of his own
and other families, and to record his findings to the best of his knowledge. Many have also been enriched by his
generosity and willingness to share his data, materials, and stories. All of us who pursue this hobby (or in some
cases, profession) should be so generous.
Lawrence Edward Wood 193 7-1997
In this last issue for 1997, we continue with the voluminous records of Betty Cope Andrews as she chronicles the
Monteith family, and we offer some results of the serious work of one of our newer members, Sharon Barger
Carnes. Her painstaking hard work with old newspapers has already been of genealogical value to the editor.
Finally, check out the membership list and their families of interest, so that 1998 can be the time that you learn
even more about your roots and connections as you communicate with them. Please respond to the separate letter
and questionnaire, and promise to be temperate with the eggnog this season. For that matter, be temperate in
everything except this consuming interest in genealogy. The happiest, most peaceful holiday to you is our wish,
filled with appreciation for your God, your family, and your friends.
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Journeys Through Jackson, November-December 1997
Table of Contents
Queries and Information ., 147
JTJ Mystery Photo 148
The Monteith Family of Betty Cope Andrews 149-158
Recognition of Cemetery Book Volunteers : *158
Tuckaseigee Democrat Death Notices, Reel 1, by Sharon Carnes 159-162
Surname Index for Volume VII 163-168
JCGS Membership List for 1997 169-174
Families of Interest for JCGS Members 175-178
Queries
Shirley Mace, Smoky Mountain High School, Sylva, N C 28779 seeks any information
about maternal great-grandfather Thad Winstead. .His daughter Minnie, who married
John Miller, died in the 1950's, was Shirley's grandmother.
, Barbara Bishop, 1723 Bishop Road, Chehalis WA 98532 is looking for a copy of the
W W.Clark Medford book, The Middle History of Havwood County. Waynesville, 1961.
Where might she obtain a copy?
Information
Make sure to read and respond to the special letter enclosed in this issue. It contains information and a
request of you, both of which are vital to the continued success of the Jackson County Genealogical
Society.
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WILLIAM (20) B. MONTEITH
1816 - 1894
Son of
Thomas (19) S. Monteith and Sarah Gribble
WILLIAM (20) B. MONTEITH,, Thomas (1?)., Samuel (18), Henry
(17)", John (16), James (15), James X14), James (13), James (12),
William (11), Alexander (10), James (9), William (8), William
(7), William (6), William (5), William (4), John (3), Walter (2),
John (1). WILLIAM B. "BILLY" MONTEITH was born September 15,
1816 in Burke County, North Carolina; died May 30, 1894 in
Jackson County, North Carolina. Wm. B. married Mary Parris on
September 26, 1837 in Haywood County, Nort^ Carolina. Mary was
born November 29, 1819 in North Carolina, .the, daughter of David
and Mary (Marr) Parris. Mary died March . 16, 1895 in Sylva,
Jackson County j North Carolina. W. B. Monteith and Mary are
buried in the Keener Cemetery in Sylva, Jackson County, North
Carolina beside Mary's parents. Their tombstone information was
listed on Cemetery Inscription, North Carolina Archive microfilm
as Sylva Cemetery. The Tuckaseigee Democrat, Wednesday, May 30,
1894, Local News: "Mr. William Monteith, an old citizen of
Jackson, died this morning, at his home on Scott's Creek".
William and his brother Samuel bought two hundred and fifty acres
of land jointly in Haywood County on Scott's Creek in 1847 for
850. Seven
children.
JOHN (21) ALFRED MONTEITH b. February 7, 1841; d. January 5,
1921. John married Sarah Asenath Brendle March 22, 1864
in Jackson County.
TALITHA (21) ARMANDA MONTEITH b. August 11, 1843; d.
February 9, 1923. Talitha married John T. Thompson in the
1870's.
MARY (21) ELIZABETH MONTEITH b. November 21, 1846; d. April
10, 1925. Mary, married Benjamin Harris September 6, 1870.
WILLIAM (21) THOMAS MONTEITH b. February 1848; died after
1880. William married Mary Ann Queen September 14, 1871 in
Jackson County.
DAVID (21) HIX MONTEITH b. June 27, 1853; d. August 20,
1909. David married Aura Ensley September 13, 1877 in Jackson
County.
SAMUEL (21) WILEY MONTEITH b. April 13, 1855; d. June 4,
1950. Samuel married Fannie Carolina Ensley October 7, 1878 in
Jackson County.
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SARAH (21) HASELTINE "TINE" MONTEITH b. March 3, 1858; d.
October 18, 1901. Sarah married Charles Calhoum Reed
December 17, 1879 in Jackson County.
Haywood County Marriage Records Wm B. Monteath and Mary ^
Parris (d. of David) 26 Sept., 1837, J. S. Long, J. Keener.
The 1840 census Macon County, NC page 143: William Monteath
1 male age 20-30, 1 female age 20-30. Page 164: his father and
grandfather.
The 1850 census of Haywood County, NC page 194: William B.
Monteith 33, Mary 31, John A. 10, Talitha A. 7, Mary E. 4, Wm. T.
1.
The 1860 census Webster, Jackson County, NC page 324: W. B.
Monteith 43, M. 40, J. A. 19m, W. T. llm, T. A. 17f, M. E. 14f,
D. H. 8m, S. W. 5m, S. H. If.
The 1870 census Webster, Jackson County, NC page 295 #24:
Wm. B. Monteith 53, Mary 50, Talitha A. 25, Mary E. 22, William
T. 20, David H. 17, Samuel W. 15, Sarah H. 11. # 25 is his
nephew James. Page 296: John A. Monteith.
The 1880 census of Jackson County page 270 #151/160: W. B.
Monteith 63, Mary 60. #150: S. W., #149: David H., #148: Talitha
A. Thompson, #147: Wm. T. Page 274: John A. Monteith.
1900 census Dillsboro, Jackson County page 109: John A.
Monteith and son Samuel H. Monteith.
JOHN (21) ALBERT MONTEITH
1841 - 1921 ^j
Son of
William (20) B. Monteith and Mary Parris
JOHN (21) ALFRED MONTEITH, William (20), Thomas (19), Samuel
(18), Henry (17), John (16), James (15), James (14), James (13),
James (12), William (11), Alexander (10), James (9), William (8),
William (7), William (6), William (5), William (4), John (3),
Walter (2), John (l). JOHN ALFRED MONTEITH b. February 7, 1841,
Haywood County; d. January 15, 1921, Dillsboro, Jackson County.
John married Sarah Asenath Brendle March 22, 1864, in Jackson
County, A. Mingus, JP officiated. Sarah born December 26, 1842,
daughter of Rev. Elias David Brendle and Celinda Varner (Plott)
Brendle. Sarah was a midwife in this area of Jackson County.
Sarah died October 27, 1915 at Dillsboro, Jackson County. John
received a CSA pension. John and Sarah are buried in Parris
Cemetery, Dillsboro, Jackson County. Children seven.
MARY (22) HAZELTINE MONTEITH b. August 21, 1866. Mary
married J. Sherman Davis.
TALITHA (22) CAROLINA MONTEITH b. May 24, 1868; d. April 15,
1947. Ida married Samuel Jones October 10, 1888. Parris
Cemetery.
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CELINDA (22) JOSEPHINE MONTEITH b. October 29, 1870; d.
March 27, 1901. Celinda married Allen D. Cagle March 15, 1888.
WILLIAM (22) DAVID MONTEITH b. April 7, 1872; d. May 13,
1909. Parris Cemetery.
SAMUEL (22) HENRY PLOTT MONTEITH b. April 1, 1874; d.
November 7, 1959. Sam married Ida Catherine Fisher November 14,
1897. Keener Cemetery.
ELIAS (22) BRENDLE MONTEITH b. July 14, 1876; d. June 10
1954. Elias married Mary Magdalene Carson May 11, 1907. Parris
Cemetery.
DUFF (22) ARRENUS MONTEITH b. May 1, 1885; d. April 23,
1964. Duff married Cora Green February 15, 1909. Keener
Cemetery.
1850 census page 210 Elias Brindle 36, Celinda 35, Margaret
11, Mary 9, Sarah 9, Celinda 6, Lucinda 4, Henry 8
I860 census page 283: E. D. Brendle 45, T. 44, M. M. 19, S.
A. 17.
1870 census Webster, Jackson County page 296: John A.
Monteith 29, Sarah A. 27, Mary H. 3, Talitha C. 2.
1880 census Webster, Jackson page 274: John A. Monteith 39,
Sarah A. 37, Mary H. 13, Talitha 11, Sulinda J. 10, William D. 8,
Samuel P. 6, Elias B. 3.
1900 census Dillsboro, Jackson County page 109B: John A.
Monteith Feb. 1841 age 59, Sarah A. Dec. 1842 57 married 36 yrs.
had (7 children) William D. Apr. 1872 28, Elias B. July 1876 23,
Duff A. May 1885 15, Salinda Cagle Oct. 1870 29 wd., Cora L. G-dau.
Sept. 1890 9.. Samuel Monteith Apr. 1874 26, Ida Dec 1879
20, Hugh E. Sept. 1898 l*
1910 census Dillboro, Jackson County page 190B: John A.
Monteith 69, Sarah 67 married 46 yrs. (7 children-5 living), Duff
A. 24, Cora G. 20 d-in-law, Roger c. 5/12 grandson. #188 Elias
B. Monteith 32, Maggie M. 33, Edna C 2, Cora L. Cagle niece 19.
#191 Samuel H. Monteith 36, Ida C 30 ml2 (4 children 3 living),
Hugh E. 11, Julius L. 7, Frank H. 4.
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TALITHA (21) ARMANDA MONTEITH
1843 - 1923
Daughter of
William (20) B. Monteith and Mary Parris
TALITHA (21) ARMANDA MONTEITH, William (20), Thomas (19),
Samuel (18), Henry (17), John (16), James (15), James (14), James
(13), James (12), William (11), Alexander (10), James (9),
William (8), William (7), William (6), William (5), William (4),
John (3), Walter (2), John (1). TALITHA ARMANDA MONTEITH b.
August 11, 1843 in Haywood County; d. February 9, 1923, Sylva,
Jackson County. Talitha "Minda" married John T. Thompson in the
1870's. John was born February 7, 1841; died April 4, 1916.
They are buried at Old Field Cemetery, Beta, Jackson County.
Family members tell once John got his days mixed up, shelled corn
and headed to the mill, when he met someone who asked why he was
going to the mill on Sunday. Monday he got dressed for church,
since he had broken the Sabath. Children six.
MARY (22) H. THOMPSON b. July 21, 1873; d. October 5, 1921.
Mary married Murry Rickman.
SARAH (22) ELIZABETH THOMPSON b. December 23, 1875; June 21,
1930.
WILLIAM (22) DAVID THOMPSON b. May 21, 1877; d. July 15,
1972.
SAMUEL (22) COLEMAN THOMPSON b. October 1879. Cole married
Nancy T. Ensley.
BENJAMIN (22) F. THOMPSON b. July 7, 1882; May 26, 1963.
Ben married Emma E. "M" Frizzell.
FLORA (22) ELVIRA THOMPSON b. December 6, 1885; d. May 25,
1978.
1880 census Webster, Jackson County page 270 #157: J.
Thompson 38, Talitha A. 37, Mary H. 7, Sarah E. 4, William D. 3,
Samuel C. 8/12.
1900 census Sylva, Jackson County page 221 John Thompson
Feb. 1841 59, Talitha Aug. 1843 58.
1910 census Sylva, Jackson County page 279: John Thompson
68, Talitha A. 66 married 38 yrs. (6 children 6 living),
Elizabeth 35, William D. 33, Samuel C. 31, Benjamin F. 28, Flora
E. 24.
1910 census Sylva, Jackson County page 279 Murry Rickman 35,
Mary 38, m 16, 2 Children, Elenor 10, Sarah A. 7.
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MARY (21) ELIZABETH MONTEITH
1846 - 1925
Daughter of
William (20) B. Monteith and Mary Parris
MARY (21) ELIZABETH MONTEITH, William (20), Thomas (19),
Samuel (18), Henry (17), John (16), James (.15), James (14), James
(13), James (12), William (11), Alexander (10), James (9),
William (8), William (7), William (6), William (5), William (4),
John (3), Walter (2), John (1). MARY "POLLY" ELIZABETH MONTEITH
b. November 21, 1846. in Haywood County; d. April 10, 1925 in
Sylva, Jackson County. Mary married Benjamin Harris September 6,
1870. Ben was born January 27, 1846 son of William Harris and
Mary C. (Harris) Harris. Ben served in the Civil War. Ben and
Polly Harris owned a track of land situated between Allen's
Branch and Mills Branch Road reaching from Scotts Creek to the
top of the mountain west of the "Pinnacles." This land was
divided between his eight children. Ben died October 11, 1898.
They are buried at Old Field Cemetery. Children eight.
SARAH (22) HASELTINE HARRIS b. December 13, 1871; d. April
7, 1958. Sallie married William Edward "Bill" Ward April 5,
1891. Sallie married second Charles Calhoun Reed. Old Field
Cemetery.
JAMES (22) WILEY HARRIS b. December' 23, 1873; d. March 6,
1943. Jim married Sarah Catherine Ward about 1895. Old Field
Cemetery.
MARY (22) ISABELLE HARRIS b. March 23, 1876; d. October 22,
1960. Belle married, Albert Clinton Barnes about 1898. Old Field
Cemetery.
IDA (22) CUMIRE HARRIS b. September 25, 1879; d. August 11,
1953. Ida married William "Will" Mitchell about 1896. Old Field
Cemetery
WILLIAM (22) THOMAS HARRIS March 3, 1881; December 27, 1961.
William married Ira Elizabeth Hunnicultt December 25, 1902. Old
Field Cemetery.
BENJAMIN (22) CANDLER HARRIS b. May 31, 1883; d. February 6,
1969-. Dock married Eva Palestine Ensley December 2, 1902.
Fairview Cemetery.
JOHN (22) WESLEY HARRIS b. January 25, 1885; April 16, 1960.
Wes married Florence Theodocia Hunnicultt April 18, 1909. Old
Field Cemetery.
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FANNIE (22) ARMINDA HARRIS b. March 23, 1888; d. July 8,
1962. Minda married Carey Walker Mills in 1904. Old Field
Cemetery.
Jackson County Journal, April 17, 1925, Mary Harris dies.
1880 Jackson County page 270 Benj. Harris 32, Mary E. 31, ^y
Sarah H. 6, James W. 5, Mary B. 4, Ity C. 2.
1910 census Sylva, Jackson County page 279 #244 Clinton and
Belle Barnes and family. #248 Wm. T. Harris' family. #250 James
Harris' family. #252 William and Ida Mitchell. #253 Cary Mills.
#254 Dock Harris' family.
WILLIAM (21) THOMAS MONTEITH
1848 - >1880
Son of
William (20) B. Monteith and Mary Parris
WILLIAM (21) THOMAS MONTEITH, William (20), Thomas (19),
Samuel (18), Henry (17), John (16), James (15), James (14), James
(13), James (12), William (11), Alexander (10), James (9),
William (8), William (7), William (6), William (5), William (4),
John (3), Walter (2), John (1). WILLIAM THOMAS MONTEITH b.
February 1848, in Haywood County, North Carolina; died after v,
1880. William married Mary Ann Queen September 14, 1871 in
Jackson County. Mary was born November 1, 1856, the daughter of
Alfred and Polly (Atkins) Queen. Mary died December 25, 1892.
After Tom died, Mary Ann Queen Monteith married Christopher
Leander "Lee" Hunnicutt. Children four.
MARGARET (22) S. MONTEITH b. 1873, d. 1888
MARY (22) T. MONTEITH b. March 1875; d. July 18, 1902. Mary
married James Robert Wilkes in 1888.
CALLIE (22) ATTIE MONTEITH b. March 1877; d. May 3, 1901.
Callie married Arthur L. King.
WILLIAM (22) ALFRED MONTEITH b. April 26, 1878; d. May 26,
1978. Bill married Nancy Jane "Jenny" Sparks July 19, 1902.
1880 census Webster, Jackson County #156 Wm. T. Monteith 30,
Mary A. 30, Margaret S. 7, Mary T. 6, Callie A. 4, William A. 2,
Ellis Queen 17 brother.
1900 census Sylva, Jackson County page 221 Lee Hunnicutt,
William A. Monteith s-son 31, Jennie 24, Ora 6, Charles 4, Ida 2.
1900 census Lee Hunnicutt Aug. 1857 42 wd. m.12, Ira E. May
1882 18, Lawson T. Aug. 1885 14, Jane N. Mar. 1889 11, Florence
Sept. 1890 9, William A. Monteith s-son Apr. 1879 21.
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DAVID (21) HIX MONTEITH
1853 - 1909
Son of
William (20) B. Monteith and Mary Parris
DAVID (21) HIX MONTEITH, William (20), Thomas (19), Samuel
(18), Henry (17), John (16), James (15), James (14), James (13),
James (12), William (11), Alexander (10), James (9), William (8),
William (7), William (6), William (5), William (4), John (3),
Walter (2), John (1),. DAVID HIX MONTEITH b. June 27, 1853 at
Webster, Jackson County, North Carolina; d. August 20, 1909 in
Jackson County. David married Aura Ensley September 13, 1877 in
Jackson County. Aura was born September 11, 1859 in Jackson
County, daughter of John and Jane Ensley. She died from
pneumonia February 11, 1929. They are buried Old Field Cemetery,
Beta, Jackson County. Children eight.
MARY (22) JANE MONTEITH b. March 26, 1879; d. April 1, 1910.
Mary married Henry Washington Ward March 12, 1899. Bumgarner
Cemetery.
SARAH (22) MELUINN MONTEITH b. February 22, 1883; d.
September 6, -1971. Sarah married Frank Gates.
JOHN (22) ERWIN "HICKS" MONTEITH b. December 16, 1886; d.
August 22, 1976. Hicks married Laura Magdalene Gibson. Hicks
married Rebecca Louretta Emeline "Becky" (Cope) Ensley.
CORA (22) ETHEL MONTEITH b. September 1, 1890; d. March 11,
1980. Cora married Henry ^Washington Ward 1911. Cora married
Richard Phillip Bradley. They are buried Bradley Cemetery at
Wilmot.
NANCY (22) H. "ANNIE" MONTEITH b. May 21, 1894; d. December
19, 1940. Annie married William Hunnicultt. Old Field Cemetery.
WILLIAM (22) HOBERT "BILL" MONTEITH b. March 13, 1897; d.
March 2, 1985. Bill married Mary Ellen Wike.
JAMES (22) DEWEY MONTEITH b.- September 24, 1900,. James
married Margaret Mae Gates. Fairview Cemetery.
(22) MONTEITH
1880 census Webster, Jackson County page 270 #158 David H.
Monteith 26, Arra 20, Mary J. 1.
1900 census Jackson County page 221 #171 Hix Monteith Jun.
1852 47, Aura Aug. 1858 41, Sarah M. Feb. 1883 17, John E. Dec.
1886 13, Cora E. Sept. 1890 9, Nancy A. May 1894 6, William H.
Mar. 1897 3.
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SAMUEL (21) WILEY MONTEITH
1855 - 1950
Son of
William (20) B. Monteith and Mary Parris
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(21) WILEY MONTEITH, William
Henry (17), John (16), James (15),
(12), William (11), Alexander
William (7), William (6), William
SAMUEL
Samuel (18),
(13), James
William (8),
John (3), Walter (2), John (1) SAMUEL WILEY
13, 1855, Webster, Jackson County; d. June
Jackson County. Samuel married Fannie "Bub" Carolina
October 7, 1878 in Jackson County. Bub was born April 6
(20), Thomas (19),
James (14), James
(10), James (9),
(5), William (4),
MONTEITH b. April
4, 1950, Sylva,
Ensley
1862,
daughter of John and Jane Ensley. Bub died January 18, 1910 in
Jackson County. Sam married Artie Davis of Dix Creek after
Fannie died in 1910. They are buried in Old Field. Children
eight.
JULIA (22) H. MONTEITH
William Allen Mill October 21,
b. December
1897.
1879. Julia married
MARY (22) J. MONTEITH b. January 10, 1882; d. January 11,
1882.
EVA (22) MELL MONTEITH b. March 25, 1883; d. August 17,
1958. Eva married Julius Thomas Dean. They are buried at Old
Field.
FANNIE (22) C. MONTEITH b. July 18, 1885; d. July 18, 1885.
SARAH (22) TELITHA MONTEITH b. April 14, 1888; d. February
13, 1972. Sarah married William "Bill" Norton. Buried at Old
Field.
Ky
SAMUEL (22) C. MONTEITH b. September 11, 1891;.d. September
17, 1891. Old Field Cemetery.
ARRY (22) NELLIE MONTEITH b. October 3, 1893; d. September
17, 1971. Arry married Will Norton.
TINNIE (22) MAE MONTEITH b. October 2, 1897; d. May 29,
1989. Tinnie married Richard Earl Moore. They are buried at Old
Field.
1880 census Webster, Jackson County #159: S. W. Monteith 24,
Fanny C 18, Judia H. 6/12.
1900 census Jackson County Sam W. Monteith Apr. 1855 45,
Fannie C. Apr. 1862 38 (8 children 5 living), Eva M. Mar. 1883
17, Sarah T. E. Apr. 1888 12, Arry N. Oct. 1893 6, Tennie M. Oct.
1897 2. ^y
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SARAH (21) HASELTINE MONTEITH
1858 - 1901
Daughter of
William (20) B. Monteith and Mary Parris
SARAH (21) HASELTINE MONTEITH, William (20), Thomas (19),
Samuel (18), Henry (17), John (16), James (15), James (14), James
(13), James (12), William (11), Alexander (10), James (9),
William (8), William (7), William (6), William (5), William (4),
John (3), Walter (2), John (1). SARAH HASELTINE "TINE" MONTEITH
b. March 3, 1858 Webster, Jackson County; d. October 18, 1901
Sylva, Jackson County. Sarah married Charles Calhoum Reed
December 17, 1879 at W,. B. Monteith's residence in Jackson
County. Charles born October ll, 1853, son of John H. Reed and
Susan (Morgan) Reed. After the death of Tine, Charles married
Sarah Haseltine (Harris) Ward. Charles died April 26, 1919 in
Jackson County. They are buried at Old Field Cemetery. Children
eight.
MARY (22) SUSAN REED b. March 2, 1881; d. February 24, 1901.
Mary married Edgar Parris October 3, 1897. Buried at Old Field.
TALITHA (22) MAGDALINE REED b. May 16, 1883; d. July 22,
1969. Mag married Edgar Bernard Fisher". Buried at Old Field.
JOHN (22) WILLIAM ED
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No full textJourneys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The journal began as a monthly publication in July 1991, was published bimonthly from 1994 to 2003, and continues today as a quarterly publication. The journal issues in this digital collection are presented as annual compilations.Journeys
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The Official Journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc.
Vol. XXVI, No. II Spring 2016
JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2016 Officers
President ......................................................................................................................... Timothy Osment
Vice Presidents ....................................................................................... Lynn Hotaling, Jason Gregory
Secretary ............................................................................................................... Mary Buchanan Smith
Treasurer ............................................................................................................... Teresa Deitz Manring
Librarian................................................................................................................................ Marie Clark
Office Manager ............................................................................................................. Karen Nicholson
Web Master ..................................................................................................................... Deanne G. Roles
Computer Technician ................................................................................................... Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) ..................................................................................... Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
Many apologies for JTJ being late, I have been dealing with some severe health issues, but, now have a handle on things. Thank you for the prayers and support I have been given.
The society continues to grow, but we are still looking for people who would like to volunteer a few hours at the office. It is an opportunity to interact with others interested in genealogy, learn from others and have a great time. You never know what will turn up at the office.
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For our Fundraiser – Cruise The Rebel
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................49
JCGS Photo Album.................................................................................................... 50-54
One Hundred Year Old Friendship Quilt ............................................................... 55-60
1880 Census Records – Jackson County .................................................................. 61-64
Descendants of John Thomas Tatham ..................................................................... 65-68
1940 Jackson County Death Certificates ................................................................. 69-72
B. C Cathey Chapter U. D. C. #1651 Rolls .............................................................. 73-74
WWI Draft Cards ...................................................................................................... 75-78
Descendants of William Solomon Parker, Sr. ......................................................... 79-82
Confederate Pension Records Available .................................................................. 83-87
Last Confederate Officer .................................................................................................88
Fallen Heroes .............................................................................................................. 89-91
Circle The Rebel ..............................................................................................................92
Dr. John R. Brinkley .................................................................................................. 93-94
Index ............................................................................................................................ 95-96
The address for JCGS is now:
Jackson County Genealogical Society
Post Office Box 480
Sylva, NC 28779
Stay in touch with us!
Please make sure we have your correct contact information:
Address; phone number; e-mail address and families of interest.
We are in the process of updating everyone’s contact information. Journeys Through Jackson Spring 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
The picture above came from JCGS member Elizabeth Moss Wilson. It was given to her by her Aunt Trudie Coggins Donaldson Blaine. She told Elizabeth that the picture was taken at Double Springs School, located on Cullowhee Mountain. She also told Elizabeth that the building was moved to White Rock to be used as a church. The building is still standing, but services are no longer held there. Front row, left to right: Betty Coggins, Charlie Pierce, Carol Jean Coggins. Second row, left to right: Herman Stewart, Merritt Ledell Coggins, Nora Mae Pierce, Nicky Riley Ammons, Trusie Marie Coggins, Rozel Coggins. Third row, left to right: Carl Coggins, Cora Ammons, Ramond Hooper, Victor Cecil Coggins, Mayle Colvin Coggins (barely seen in picture) Fourth row, left to right: Pauline Coggins, Lillie Ammons, Hazel Inez Coggins, Garland Stewart, Hayes Coggins. Journeys Through Jackson Spring 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
The picture above is one that many people will recognize. It is the old Jess Brown store, located on Highway 281 in the Canada community. Many a RC coke and Moon pies were purchased here. John Robert and Flora Arrington Mills are the grand parents of member Bonnie Barker who shared this picture with us. Journeys Through Jackson Spring 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
The school group above is of the Tilley Creek School in the Cullowhee area. Annette Moore Shelton has shared this one with us. Some of the people are identified and if you know any of the people that are not identified, please let the society or Annette know.
Back Row: Mary Maranda Hooper (Buchanan); Cleve Tilley; unknown; unknown; “Uncle” Harry Tilley; unknown; unknown; Hicks Ashe; Hanson Pressley; Bill Bennett; Sarah “Sally” Amanda Hooper (Moore). Second Row from back: unknown; unknown; David Lee Hooper; unknown; Joe Hooper; unknown; Rob Shelton; “Uncle” Charlie Tilley; unknown; Ed Bryson; unknown; unknown; unknown; Edna Clayton (white dress). Third Row from Back: unknown; Jerdie Ferguson; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; Mae Tilley (Dobson); unknown; unknown; Jessie Roper; Ollie Johnson. Front Row: unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; Zollie Fox; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown. Sitting in front: Bertha Hooper (Suggs); “Uncle” David Lewis Tilley.
The teacher was Mattie Rigdon. Mary Maranda Hooper and Sarah Amanda Hooper were twins. Journeys Through Jackson Spring 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
The picture on the left is of an unknown Moore family. If anyone knows who they are please let the society know. The picture below is of Bessie Moore, Annette Moore Shelton, and Kara Shelton Jones. They are standing next to the chimney at the old Abraham Moore home place. Journeys Through Jackson Spring 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
These are pictures of some of the Centennial activities in 1951. Above includes George Barnes with the fox hounds, and Lloyd and Lib Cowan, with the “Belks of Sylva” float. Below left is of Bennie Reece and Carl Lambert, the lady is unknown. Below right is the “Life on Savannah” float with Royston D. Cowan II, Bonnie McMahan and Emma Tatham Bryson, riding in the back.
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One Hundred Year Old Friendship Quilt
JCGS member, Fern Parris Hensley, recently came in contact with a Friendship Quilt that was completed in 1916. She patiently researched all of the names that were represented on the quilt. She has succeeded in finding all but two of the women. She has complied a book about the quilt and the women involved in its construction. The book is in our library in the office. She was helped by several people in compiling the information about the church, quilt and the people involved.
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Block One: Jane Q., (Lydia Jane Queen); Nancy Crawford, (Nancy Suzannah Morrow); Fannie Bryson, (Frances Caroline Ensley); Bertha Q., (Bertha Odelia Queen)
- Jane Q -
Lydia Jane Carson
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Birth: Abt. 1856 in Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Death: 27 Jun 1943 in Scotts Creek, Jackson, North Carolina, USA; Burial: Old
Carson Cemetery, Jackson County, NC
Father: James Terril Carson
Mother: Charlotte Henson
Husband: Joseph Thomas Queen
Birth: 29 Sep 1852 in Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Death: 28 Jan 1898 in Jackson, North Carolina, USA; Burial: Old Carson
Cemetery, Jackson County, NC
Father: Alfred J. Queen
Mother: Mary Jeffreys
Children:
Name: Mary C. Queen
B. Abt. 1874 in Jackson, North Carolina; D. Unknown
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Name: Leander Queen
B. Abt. 1876 in Jackson, North Carolina; D. 01 Feb 1905 in Jackson, North Carolina
Marriage: 28 Nov 1897 in Jackson, North Carolina, -- Mary M. Wood
Name: William H. Queen
B. Jan 1879 in Jackson, North Carolina, USA Marriage: 23 Feb 1902 in Jackson, North Carolina --Hattie Fisher
Name: Alfred A. Queen
B. 21 Jun 1881 in North Carolina, USA D. 04 Jun 1925 in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA; Burial:
Catawba United Methodist Church Cemetery, Catawba, NC. Married -- Lovie Mildred Yount
Name: Julius Lawson Queen
B. 18 Oct 1884 in Jackson, North Carolina, D. 25 Feb 1964 in Tryon, Polk, North Carolina; Burial: Ebenezer Welcome Bapt. Church Cemetery, Greenville, SC. Marriage: 02 Jul 1911-- Mary Elvira Crawford
Name: Margaret E. Queen
B.: Feb 1887 in Jackson, North Carolina
Name: Artie Jane Queen
B. 16 Feb 1890 in Jackson, North Carolina; D. 09 Mar 1968 in Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina; Burial: Crawford Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina Marriage: 05 Nov 1907 in Jackson, North Carolina -- Samuel Baxter Beck
Name: Bertha Odelia Queen
B. 18 Dec 1892 in Jackson, North Carolina;
D. 10 Jan 1973 in Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Balsam Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson, NC;
Marriage: 09 Aug 1938 in Jackson, North Carolina -- Lonnie Mathadious Crisp
Name: John B. Queen
B. Oct 1897 in Scotts Creek, Jackson, North Carolina
Sources
1 Jackson County Heritage - North Carolina Vol II.
2 1860 United States Federal Census.
3 Find A Grave.
4 North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
5 North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2011.
6 1900 United States Federal Census, US Census.
7 North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
8 North Carolina Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, Birth.
9 1910 United States Federal Census, US Census.
10 1920 United States Federal Census.
11 1930 United States Federal Census.
- Nancy Crawford -
Nancy Suzannah Morrow
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B: 23 Sep 1852 in Jackson, North Carolina
D: 23 Sep 1938 in Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Crawford Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina
Father: Andrew Jackson Morrow
Mother: Clearcey Matilda Massie
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B: 18 Jul 1855 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 05 Apr 1890 in Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Crawford Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina; Marriage: 04 Dec 1874 in Jackson, North Carolina.
Father: Rev. William R. Crawford
Mother: Olif Varina Hemphill
Children:
Name: Olive Clearcey Crawford
B: 23 Sep 1874 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 22 Mar 1959 in Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina; Marriage: 24 Oct 1892 in Scotts Creek, Jackson, North Carolina -- Hebron Lee Bryson
Name: Loranzo Washington Crawford
B: 08 Jan 1876 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 05 Jan 1978 in Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Crawford
Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina; Marriage: 06 Mar 1898 in Jackson, North Carolina; -- Julia Paralee Bryson
Name: Candace Maebelle Crawford
B: 14 Apr 1877 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 04 Jan 1926 in Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Crawford Cemetery,
Jackson County, North Carolina; Marriage: Abt. 1896 -- David Oliver Green
Name: Alice Isabelle Crawford
B: 14 Apr 1877 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 1898 in Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Crawford Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina; Marriage -- William Lee Fisher
Sources
1 1880 United States Federal Census.
2 1860 United States Federal Census.
3 1870 United States Federal Census.
4 Jackson County Heritage - NC Vol. I.
5 The Cemeteries of Jackson County (Jackson County Genealogical Society).
6 1920 United States Federal Census.
7 North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
8 Jackson County Heritage - NC Vol. I.
9 1900 United States Federal Census, US Census.
10 North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
- Fannie Bryson –
Frances Caroline Ensley
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B: 12 Apr 1846 in Haywood, North Carolina; D: 29 May 1919 in Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Crawford
Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina
Father: William Grant Ensley
Mother: Judith Lackey
Husband: Francis Marion Bryson
B: 23 Jun 1841 in North Carolina; D: 08 Nov 1918 in Scotts Creek, Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Crawford Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina; Marriage: 15 Oct 1863
Father: Robert Bryson
Mother: Mary Jane Cunningham
Children:
Name: Thomas Clingman Bryson
B: 25 Jul 1865 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 13 Mar 1940 in Jackson, North Carolina; Marriage: 03 Dec 1889 -- Laura Palstine Henson Journeys Through Jackson Spring 2016
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Name: John B. Bryson
B: 10 Jul 1867 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 05 Dec 1918 in Scotts Creek, Jackson, North Carolina; Marriage -- Mary Magdeline Brooks
Name: Robert Lee Bryson
B: 29 Jul 1869 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 11 Oct 1943 in Conconully, Okanogan, Washington;
Research Notes for Frances Caroline Ensley
The 1900 Census shows Frances Caroline to be married 36 years and the mother of 3 children.
Sources
1 Find A Grave.
2 North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
3 Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
- Bertha Q -
Bertha Odelia Queen
B: 18 Dec 1892 in Jackson, North Carolina; D: 10 Jan 1973 in Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Balsam Baptist
Church Cemetery, Jackson, NC
Father: Joseph Thomas Queen
Mother: Lydia Jane Carson
Husband: Lonnie Mathadious Crisp
B: 06 May 1892 in Willets, Jackson County, NC; D: 07 Aug 1977 in Jackson, North Carolina; Burial: Balsam Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson, NC; Marriage: 09 Aug 1938 in Jackson, North Carolina.
Father: Samuel Thaddeus Crisp
Mother: Sarah Martha Magdaline Shuler
Research Notes for Bertha Odelia Queen:
The 1940 Census shows Bertha's mother, Lydia Jane Carson Queen, living with her. There are five children by
Lonnie's previous marriage in the household. The youngest child was 4 years of age. Another interesting fact is
that the name of all five children began with the letter "V".
Sources
1 Find A Grave.
2 North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2011.
3 North Carolina Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, Birth.
4 1910 United States Federal Census, US Census.
5 1920 United States Federal Census.
6 1930 United States Federal Census.
7 Jackson County Heritage - North Carolina Vol II.
8 North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
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Below is a list of the names on the quilt. Be sure to check out the book that Fern complied for more information on Mount Pleasant Church and the people involved in the quilt.
Quilt block "One"
. . . Jane Q. . . . . .. . . . (Lydia Jane Carson)
. . . Nancy Crawford . (Nancy Suzannah Morrow)
. . . Fannie Bryson . . . (Frances Caroline Ensley)
. . . Bertha Q. . . . . . . . (Bertha Odelia Queen)
Quilt block "Two"
. . . Julia C. . . . . . . . . . (Julia Paralee Bryson)
. . . Nora Shuler . . . . . (Nora Mae Mills)
. . . Artie B. . . . . . . . . . (Artie Jane Queen)
. . . Lela P. . . . . . . . . . . (Lela Melvina Cogdill)
Quilt block "Three"
. . . S. E. Mathis . . . . . (Susan E. Fisher)
. . . Rosie Bryson . . . . (Sina Rosetta Bryson)
. . . Mary C. . . . . . . . . (Mary E. Oxner)
. . . Laura Wood . . . . . (C. Laura Wood)
Quilt block "Four"
. . . Addie C. . . . . . . . . (Depina Adelaide Clayton)
. . . Julia Mills . . . . . . (Julia Ann Wood)
. . . Rhoda Coward . . (Rhoda C. Wood)
. . . Unidentifiable
Quilt block "Five"
. . . Cavy . . . . . . . . . . . (Cavy Estella Shuler)
. . . Rev. A. L. Beck . . (Rev. Alden Lafayette Beck)
. . . S. I. Nicholson
. . . Mary Q. . . . . . . . . (Mary Jane Bryson)
Quilt block "Six"
. . . Mollie F. . . . . . . . (Mollie Jane Cogdill)
. . . Addie Henson . . . (Nancy Adelaide Calhoun)
. . . Julia Mills . . . . . .
. . . Cora D. . . . . . . . . (Cora H. Dean)
Quilt block "Seven"
. . . Mary B. . . . . . . . . (Mary Lee Bryson)
. . . Emma Moore. . . . (Mary Emma Hoyle)
. . . Artie W. . . . . . . . . (Artie Queen)
. . . Mollie Q. . . . . . . . (Mary Elvira Crawford)
Quilt block "Eight"
. . . Lizzie C. . . . . . . . (Eva Elizabeth Parris)
. . . Iva Phillips . . . . . (Bertie Ivalee Henson)
. . . Mag Wood . . . . . (Maggie Lucinda Walker)
. . . Ibie Fisher . . . . . .(Isabella Mills)
Quilt Block "Nine"
. . . Belle Bryson . . . . (Mary Isabelle Fisher)
. . . Nora Shuler . . .
. . . Novela Mathis . . . (Novella Wood)
. . . Fannie F. . . . . . . . (Berta Fannie Bryson)
Quilt Block "Ten"
. . . M. E. Green . . . . . (Mary Louise Hogan)
. . . V. A. Cook . . . . . . .(Lavina "Vina" A. Wood)
Quilt Block "Eleven"
. . . Thursey Cogdill . . (Sara Mary Thursey Henry)
. . . Z. M. Parker
Quilt block "Twelve"
. . . Martha Hoyle . . . . (Martha Elizabeth Mills)
. . . Mattie Wood . . . . . (Mattie Lee Dyer) Journeys Through Jackson Spring 2016
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1880 Jackson County Census Records
ED: We continue in this issue the Scotts Creek Township. Abstracted in 2016 by Sanji Talley Watson. The enumerator had trouble keeping the numbers of the households and families in order, they are abstracted as written.
60 – 62
Jones, Buster
69
W – Blacksmith
NC NC NC
Anna
73
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
61-63
Blanton, Jeremiah
50
W – Farmer
NC NC NC
Mary
39
W – House keeping
“ “ “
Maggie M.
19
W – Daughter – At home
“ “ “
Elis
17
W – Son – At home
“ “ “
James
15
W – Son – At home
“ “ “
Arty C.
2
W -- Daughter
“ “ “
62-64
Fisher, William T.
46
W – Farming
TN TN TN
Nancy
33
W – Wife – House keeping
NC TN NC
Mary C.
11
W – Daughter – At home
NC TN NC
Souson
9
W – Daughter
“ “ “
William L.
5
W – Son
“ “ “
Margret J.
3
W -- Son
“ “ “
John B.
11/12
W -- Grandson
“ “ “
63-65
Bryson, John S.
34
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Olief M.
27
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Sulivan B.
10
W – Son – At home
“ “ “
Mary V.
8
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Elbert
5
W – Son
“ “ “
Phillip T.
3
W – Son
“ “ “
Sina
1
W -- Daughter
“ “ “
64-66
Stuart, Syntha
48
W – House keeping
NC NC NC
Barnes H.
19
W – Son – Tending Mill
NC SC NC
Mary J.
16
W – Daughter-in-law – At home
NC NC NC
65-67
Sutton, Joseph M.
39
W – Farming
“ “ “
Violet
30
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Mary
13
W – Daughter – At home
“ “ “
Andrew J.
11
W – Son – At home
“ “ “
Martha M.
9
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Sarah I.
7
W -- Daughter
“ “ “
Robert R.
4
W – Son
“ “ “
Alice A.
3/10
W – Daughter
“ “ “
66-68
Painter, Samuel
30
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Jane
28
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Emaline
10
W – Daughter – At school
“ “ “
Bele
9
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Alice
6
W – Daughter
“ “ “
John S.
4
W – Son
“ “ “
Violet
1
W – Daughter
“ “ “
67-69
Cook, Hance M.
74 W – Test Master
NC NC NC
Elender
70
W – Wife – House keeping
” “ “
68-70
Cook, James J.
41
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Sarah E.
35
W – Wife – House keeping
” “ “
Reed, Alice
19
W – Servant
SC SC SC
69-70
Cook, Marcus
25
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Martha
21
W – Wife – house keeping
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Samuel F.
5
W – Son
NC NC SC
George L.
3
W – Son
“ “ “
Talitha J.
7/12
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Fierson, John
30
W -- Tinner
NJ NJ NJ
80-82
Mills, James J.
82
W – Farming
NC NC TN
Richel
47
W – Wife – House keeping
NC NC NC
Columbus
9
W – Son
“ “ “
Salona
7
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Joseph
5
W – Son
“ “ “
Mabala M.
2
W – Daughter
“ “ “
81-83
Love, Richard
28
B -- Farming
NC NC NC
Caroline
23
B – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
82-84
Norman, Louisa
66
W – House keeping
NC NC NC
Benjamin
29
W – Son – Works on farm
“ “ “
Rebeca
23
W – Daughter – At home
“ “ “
James
2
W – Grandson
“ “ “
Mary M.
3/12
W – Granddaughter
“ “ “
83-85
Norman, James
33
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Sarah
31
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Sarah E.
8
W -- Daughter
“ “ “
Robert V.
6
W – Son
“ “ “
Norman, Abraham
22
W – Brother – At home
“ “ “
84-86
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2004 Officers ^
President Dorris D. Beck
Vice President. L. Roy Shuler
Secretary Lynn Allen
Treasurer E. Lawrence Morton
Librarian Dorris D. Beck
Office Manager Ruth C. Shuler
Computer Coordinator. Deanne G. Roles
Chair, Publications (Editor) R. Larry Crawford
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical
materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society
assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of
the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices for other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
The holidays have come and gone, and we're off to another year in the genealogical society. We
always hope for the best one yet.
Inside your expanded (but now quarterly) publication, please find more of the same that you've come
to expect. Only you can determine if the content is to your satisfaction. Certainly there is a variety of it here. ^J
We begin the issue with the usual old photographs, then move into a Civil War pension file. We have more
official records, an old letter, two cemeteries, emphasis on two families, and a wonderful narrative to share
with you. No fewer than nine Society members contributed materials of one kind or another for our journal
this time. Remember that your submissions are always welcome, and that we will make an effort to publish
these if they meet the guidelines stated above in our policy statement.
Are you recruiting? Know someone who would look forward to working with genealogy as much as
we will all look forward to springtime? The more the merrier in this business. Only through sharing can we
approach the truth, which as always should be our final goal.
One type of submission that would be especially welcome would be Bible records. These are not easy
to come by, and they are one of our best sources. Clean out that old trunk, folks, and share the wealth.
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Expressions of Sympathy 1
JCGS Photo Album 2-4
2003 J C G S Financial Statement 5 - 6
Items for Sale by J C G S 6
The WUliam L. McCall Pension Papers . 7 - 14
The Fullbright Ancestry of Danny Jones 15 - 20
Plott Cemetery 21
Arrington Cemetery 22 - 23
The Grandchildren of David a n d Mary P a r r i s 24
1961 Jackson County Death Certificates 25 - 29
Rachel Messer Affidavit 29
1916 L e t t e r F r om Oscar Wilson 31 - 32
Jackson County Court of Pleas a n d Q u a r t e r Sessions 33-36
A Little Humor 36
Autobiography of F l o r a J a n e Zachary Watkins 37 - 42
Henderson Bryson Chronology 43 - 46
Index 47-48
Dedication
We dedicate this issue of Journeys Through Jackson to the memory of longtime
JCGS member Betty Blanton Ensley. Daughter of Bill a n d Sadie Shuler Blanton of
the Ochre Hill community, Betty was married to Lee Ensley. Mother of four sons,
the three surviving ones also members of our Society, Betty B u r r used to j o k e that
she gave memberships to h e r sons as Christmas gifts to keep t h em from borrowing
her copies of Journeys. To Harold, Haven, and Lee J r . , we offer our sincere
sympathy a n d o u r t r u s t in t h e hope of a n Ultimate Reward.
I n Sympathy
JCGS offers its sincere sympathy to members R.O. Wilson and Robert Cole
Holebrook, who have recently lost loved ones. While y o u r p a i n of separation is very
real, may you be comforted in the knowledge of its t e m p o r a r y nature.
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us. Above, a likeness of Minnie Trantham and George Shytle. Shared by JCGS member
R.O. Wilson.
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While most of as have seen this picture or others like it many times, we are always intrigued
by flood stories. (Think about this one. We live in an area where the water flows downhill
in a hurry. Most of the time that flow is normal and not dangerous. When the truly
excessive or tragic weather story leads to fatalities, as did the 1940 flood in Jackson County,
we seem to have a morbid fascination with the high water.) Above, also shared by R.O.
Wilson, is a picture of the CuUowhee bridge over old NC 107 on August 30,1940.
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of the paper mill, we are unsure of just what the occasion was...possibly an expansion of the
mill. The man second from the left in the first row is Lyndon McKee. On the far left in the
second row is "Andy" Anderson; the three men on the far right of the second row are J.
Ramsey Buchanan, Carey Woodring, and Garland Jones. Photo furnished by Rick Frizzell
via his sister-in-law Debbie Jones, an employee at Jackson Paper.
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JC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Net Cash Flow
January 01 through December 31,2003
INFLOWS
Income
BOOK SALES HB #1
BOOK SALES HB #2
BOOK SALES JACKSON CEM BK
BOOK SALES JACKSON DELAYS
BOOK SALES JACKSON DOCKET
BOOK SALES KIRKS RAIDERS
BOOK SALES/MACON DEED BK
BOOK SALES/RESALE SWAIN C
BOOK SALES/WIKE FAMILY
COPIER INCOME
DEPOSITS -VARIOUS ITEMS
DONATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
INTEREST INCOME
MEMBERSHIPS FAMILY
MEMBERSHIPS INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERSHIPS UFE
NEWSLETTER REPRINT SALES
RECEIPT - COVER BANK FEE
RECEIVED FOR POSTAGE
SALES TAX RECEIVED
Total Income
Investment income
CD INTEREST
Total Investment income
TOTAL INFLOWS
249.94
425.01
1,524.00
66.00
14.80
2,669.50
175.00
50.00
2,400.00
295.15
557.01
872.55
104.98
12,487.71
12,487.71
(1,562.22)
12,091.73
10,529.51
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T h e W i l l i a m L . M c C a l l P e n s i o n P a p e r s
[Ed. The following represents a fraction of the total documentation surrounding the pension request of Jackson County
Civil War soldier William L. McCall. Like a number of other men from the southern sections of the county, McCall
enlisted in a Tennessee regiment that fought for the United States rather than for the Confederacy. His attempt to
receive a pension for his services was complicated, to say the least. When JCGS member Anita Rudd wrote for his
records, she received a stack of papers containing his petitions, rejection, eventual approval, medical diagrams, and
further affidavits that contain much material of genealogical importance. We will pick up this story with a document
from 1882, and continue into the widowhood of William McCall's third wife. In some places it will be necessary for
us to transcribe the records; in others, the printed materials speak for themselves.]
State of North Carolina Jackson County
On this the 29 day of May A.D. 1882
Personally appeared before T.J. Bryson, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county,
John H. Mathis and David H. Mathis, late of Company D, 9 Regt Tenn Cav Volunteers, and after
having swom according to law saith they was well acquainted with William L. McCall prior to
his enlistment into Company D, 9 Regt Tenn Cav Vols on the 25 day of May 1864 and to the best
of their knowledge and belief he the said Wm L McCall was then and at that time a sound man
and free from disease and the said John H. Mathis and David H. Mathis further swears that after
having served as U.S. soldiers with him the said Wm L. McCall in said Company D, 9 Regt Tenn
Cav Vols for a period not positively recollected but to the best of their knowledge and belief was
about the 15 of January of 1865 when first he the said Wm L. McCall complained in their
presents of being ruptured and the said John H. Mathis and David H. Mathis further swears that
said complaint of rupture was made by him the said Wm L. McCall at or near Cantonment
Springs in the state of Tennessee, and further swears that they often times heard the said Wm L.
McCall begging to be excused from heavy duty such as wood getting, etc. on account of suffering
from said rupture and not being able to perform such duty, and therefore have reason to believe
he the said Wm L. McCall received or contracted the said rupture while in line of his duty as a
soldier in the said Co. D, 9 Regt Tenn Cav Vols and the said John H. Mathis and David H. Mathis
further swears they are of no relation to him the said Wm L. McCall and that they have no interest
directly or indirectly in the prosecution of this claim and that their personal knowledge of the
disease or rupture of him the said Wm L. McCall late member of said Co D, 9 Regt Tenn Cav
Vols are derived from the above stated facts and further swears their Post Office {Ed. Next line
is i l l e g i b l e , but e s s e n t i a l l y means that t h e y live in J a c k s o n C o u n t y .}
Isl John H. Mathis
Isl David H. Mathis
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/s/L.E.(D.E.?) Bryson
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State of North Carolina Jackson County
I A.M. Parker Clerk of the Superior Court of said county & state do hereby certify that T.J.
Bryson is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county of Jackson and that his signature is
genuine. In testimony wherof I hereunto set my hand and affixed seal of office in Webster NC
this 29th day of July 1882.
Isl A.M. Parker
Clerk Superior Court Jackson County
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49TH CONOBBSS, ) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. < IS% \T
1st Session. J \ )?*£ 0.
WILLIAM L. McCALL.
FEBRUARY 24,1886.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole Home and ordered to
be printed.
Mr. O'HABA, from tlie Committee on Invalid Pensions, submitted the
following
R E P O R T :
[To accompany bill H. R. 4632.]
The 'Committee on Invalid Pensions, to whom was referred the bill (H, R.
4632) granting a pension to William fj. McCall, have had the same under
consideration, and submit the following report:
Applicant's claim is based on an alleged rupture in lower part of abdomen,
caused from bard riding while in the service of the United
States and in the line of duty.
Claimant states under oath that he was ruptured on both sides in
January, 1865, from hard ridiug at Sevierville, Tenn.; was in no prior
service; was captured by a party of rebels at Sevierville, Tenn.. in
January, 1865, and after being beaterj with guns in the' hands of the
'enemy, he was placed on a very lean horse, without saddle or bridle,
and ran some 20 miles before he was released by Union soldiers. Thinks
above causes produced the double rupture, which is worse ou left side.
H-. M. Hooper, late sergeant Company D, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry,
deposes that about the last month of 1864, while the company was at
Pontooman Springs, Tenn., applicant first complained of rupture, and
was excused from duty; he refused to enter a hospital, and was treated
by regimental surgeon in camp and cared for by his friends for a period,
length of which is not recollected; was then taken to a private house
in Tennessee, where he remained for some time before he rejoined his
company; seemed to suffer considerably during remainder of his
service; that he was acquainted with applicant several years before his
enlistment, and, to the best of his knowledge and belief, applicant was
a sound man, free from disease at enlistment.
"William B,. and Alfred M. Hooper, late privates of Company D, Ninth
.Tennessee Cavalry, testified substantially as above, and further, that
they believe the rupture wascaused by the applicant's falling into, the
hands of the rebels, who, it is said, placed him ou a horse without saddle
and ran him a distance of 20 miles before he was released, and that
he complained of said rupture just after said release.
John H. and D. H. Matthews, comrades, late of Company D, Ninth
Tennessee Cavalry, besides corroborating theforegoing wituesses; stated
they ofteq heard applicant begging to be excused from duty on account
of rupture; that they knew claimant prior to and at the time of his enlistment,
and that he was sound and healthy and free from rupture.
John Slater and D. V. Moody corroborate the other witnesses.
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49TH CONGRESS, ) SENATE. ( R £ ^
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MAY 11, 1886.—Ordered to be printed.
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Mr. WHITTHOENB, from the Committee on Pensions, submitted the
following
R E P O R T : .
[To accompany bill H. K. 4632.]
" The Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 4632)
granting a pension to William L. MoCall, having examined the same,
report:
That the testimouy which was before the Commissioner of Pensions
was carefully examined, and, being satisfied that the report of the
House committee (No. 700), who also examined this claim, is sustained
by the proof in the case, do adopt the said report, as herein set forth,
as a part hereof, as follows:
Applicant's claim is based oo an alleged r.upture in lower part of abdomen, caused
from hard riding while in the service of the United States and in the line of duty.
Claimant states under oath that be was nrptnred on both sides iu January, 1665,
from bard ridiDK at Sevierville, Tenn.; was in oo prior service; was captured by a
party of rebels at Sevierville, Tenn., in January, 1860, aud after being beaten with
guns iu the bands of the enemy, be was placed on a very lean horse, without saddle
or bridle, and ran some 20 miles before he was released by Union soldiers. Thinks
above causes produced the double rupture, which is worse on left side. \J
H. M. Hooper, late sergeant Company D, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry, deposes that
about the last month of 1664, while tho oompany was at Poutooman Springs, Tenn.,
.applicant first complained of rupture, and was excused from duty; he refused to enter
a hospital, and was treated by regimental surgeon in camp aud cared for by his
friends for a period, length of which is not recollected; was then taken to a private
house ID Teunessee, where he remained for some time before he rejoined his company:
seemed to suffer considerably duriugreoiainderof bisservioe; that he was acquainted
with applicant several years before nis enlistment, and, to the best-of bis knowledge
aud belief, applicant was a sound man, free from disease, at enlistment.
William R. and Alfred M. Hooper, late privates of Company D, Ninth Tenuessee
Cavalry, testified substantially as above, and further, that they believe the rupture
was caused by the applicant's falling into the bands of the rebels, who, it is said, ( placed him on a horse without saddle and ran him a distance of 20 miles before he
was released, and that he complained*of said rupture just after said release.
John H. and D. H. Matthews, comrades, late of Company D, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry,
besides corroborating the foregoing witnesses, stated they often heard applicant
begging to be excused from duty on account of rupture; that they knew claimant
prior to and at the time of his enlistment, and that he was sound and healthy, and
free from rupture.
John Slater aud D. V. Moody corroborate the other witnesses.
.This claim was rejected upon the ground of no.record, no medical evidence pJ
or since service, and claimant's declared inability to furnish same, or that of a co
missioned officer who saw f he hernia in the service.
The only record shows that claimant was absent sick May and June, 1865.
There is no conflict of lay testimony that applicant was a sound man prior to and I
the time of his enlistment, that he was captured while in the line of duty aud In tbl
service of the United States, and that he suffered from the hands of the enemy sued
[PRIVATE—NO. 573.] ,
An act granting a pension to William L McCall.
Be it enacted by- the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior
be, and hereby is, directed to place the name of William L McCall,
late a private in Oompany D, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry, on the
pension-roll, subject to the conditions and limitations of the pension , )
laws. ">—'
Approved, July 6,1886. \
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Washington, D. C, Janiu>Cryl5, 1898.
In forwarding to the pension agent the executed vouchex^for your next
quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with
replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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Journeys Through Jackson 2008 Vol.18 No.03
No full textJourneys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The journal began as a monthly publication in July 1991, was published bimonthly from 1994 to 2003, and continues today as a quarterly publication. The journal issues in this digital collection are presented as annual compilations.c
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V o l . X V I I I , N o. S u m m e r 2 0 08
JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2008 Officers
President James E. Monteith
Vice Presidents Robert Blackwell, B.B. Cantrell
Secretary Marilyn G.Morton
Treasurer E. Lawrence Morton
Librarian Dorris D. Beck
Office Manager Ruth C. Shuler
Computer Coordinator. DeanneG. Roles
Chair, Publications (Editor) R. Larry Crawford
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical
materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society
assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of
the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices for other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
We see no reason to belabor the following points: we are in drought conditions, we pay cruel prices at
the gas pump, and we see few plausible reasons why everyone doesn't do genealogy. Know what? We might
as well get over it. We can't change those things.
We can, however, give credit where it's due for this publication. Read the following list: Henry
Buchanan, Walter Middleton, Sanji Talley Watson, Jim Crawford, Steve Adams, Christine Cole Proctor,
Jason Gregory, Violet Robbins Schultz, Linda Hughes Collins, Betty Cope Andrews, Barbara Dills Bishop,
Bill Crawford, Mack Sutton, Dorris Dills Beck, Deanne Gibson Roles, Ruth Crawford Shuler, Rachel Brown
Phillips, and Ruth Ensley Bryson. Those eighteen fine folks, along with your editor, have something to do
with this journal this time. And those are just the members. Former members Robert Brooks and Dillard
Ensley were also instrumental, as well as friends like Nancy Briggs Kiser. We appreciate all of you.
The pedigree charts for JCGS member Hattie Grace Sherrill and for William Dillard Cope were
prepared and submitted by Betty Cope Andrews. There was no room on the pages to insert Betty's name.
So see? Genealogy isn't in any drought at all. We are running strong.
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Announcements From JCGS 97
JCGS Photo Album 98 ~ 1 0 2
Some Forney Creek Records 103 ~ 1 0 6
1983 and 1984 Jackson County Death Certificates 107 - 1 10
Family Bibles in the Love and Thomas Families 111-114
Detail of the 1833 "New" Map of North Carolina 114
1890 Union Veterans 115-118
Response to the Spring 2008 Queen Article 118
Photographs in the Linda Hughes Collins Collection 119 - 1 22
Descendants of Johannes Risch 123 - 1 26
John Wikle Family Group Record 127 - 1 28
Strain - Stiwinter Cemetery '. 129 - 1 31
Maggie Queen Reece Death Certificate 131
JCGS Library Acquisitions 132
William Wilson Estate Papers 133 - 1 37
Sherrill - Cope Pedigree Charts 138 - 1 39
One Thing and Another 140
Minnie's Scrapbook 141 - 1 42
Index 143-144
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T h e N e w S y l v a B o ok
On September 15, at City Tights bookstore, Sylva Herald Editor Lynn Hotaling is to sign
-copies of her book spotlighting Sylva. This announcement is especially important to us in
JCGS, since Mrs. Hotaling graciously donated the profits of the sale of the book to the
Society. One in the "Images of America" series, the book has JCGS member Rachel Brown
Phillips as a major contributor". Watch the local newspaper for more details.
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H e n r y B u c h a n a n ' s I d ea
We received a message from Henry in May, then we were privileged to see him at a Society
meeting in July. Henry has started a site on Ancestry.com called "Families of Jackson
County NC." He asks persons to add family data there, and one can get more details from
Henry by writing him at PO Box 850 Pembroke NC 28372 or electronically at
hbnchanan(g>jname.com. This is ambitious, but should be very interesting.
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o G a r y C a r d en
Sylva dramatist and storyteller Gary Carden received an honorary doctorate from Western
Carolina University at commencement August 1. What a well — deserved honor for a man
who writes about our mountain people!
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J C G S P h o t o A l b u m
In one of those fortunate coincidences, a good friend from another life, so to speak, shares
her Jackson County roots with us. The picture above is of Jasper Dills, a man who lived
close to Dillsboro and who is buried there in the small cemetery in the field near the Locust
Field Baptist Church. The photo is shared with JCGS by his great - great granddaughter,
Nancy Briggs Kiser of Cary. Below, Walter Middleton accepts the Holden Award for his
outstanding contributions to Jackson County genealogy, while Sanji Talley Watson accepts
the Daniel Deitz Award for outstanding service to the Jackson County Genealogical Society.
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We are pleased to spotlight the family of a new member on this page. JCGS member Jim
Crawford of Atlanta spent an evening with JCGS this past spring, joined our group, and
has contributed the photograph above. The picture shows the Samuel Madison Crawford
family of Jackson, Swain, and Cherokee counties. Samuel Madison Crawford, at the left,
was a son of William H. Crawford, who in turn was a son of James Crawford, whose Bible
record we published in these pages a few years ago. Seated next to him is his wife, Cynthia
Masina Hyde Crawford, then daughter Cynthia Rose Lee and son Benjamin Pearl.
Standing in the back are son Samuel Gordon, son James Powell, daughter Lillie Florence,
and son William Lawson. While Jim has a number of relatives in JCGS, he would be one
step closer kin to Karen Nicholson and Linda Collins (descendants of John, half-brother to
William H.) and to Al Hooper and Annette Shelton (descendants of Lucinda (Senthey)
Minerva, h a l f - sister to William H.) than to the other Crawfords. However, since William
H. Crawford's wife was a Hemphill, and since Cynthia Masina Hyde's mother was a
Sherrill...you get the picture. Jim has an cnormons number of relatives among us.
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New JCGS member Steve Adams contributes the pictures on this page. In the above
photograph, Steve identifies the man in the back as Oscar Lee Hooper, but needs to know
who the other folks are. Below, the same Oscar Lee Hooper with wife Arsula Adams, and
grandsons Samuel Adams and Denton Adams.
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Above, Robert Thomas Ensley, son of James and Elizabeth Cogdill Ensley. Note the
location of the photographic studio...Scdro - Woolley. Robert Thomas Ensley was married
to Lula StillweH. Photograph is part of the collection of Dillard Ensley.
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Specialized
Collection Areas:
• Census
« Gun.-linensand Itmiiiy Histories
« Srate and Cftimty Records
for each tLS. Stxxe.
• Canadian Records
• Military Records
• Passenger Lists
• Newspapers
• "Draper Manuscripts
• Papers of* the Saint louis Fur Tradi;
• Records of Southern Plantation*
• Record* oi'Kouthcm Antebellum
Industries
• Native American Resources
• African American Resources
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We begged this flyer from the nice folks at Mid - Continent Public Library in
Independence, Missouri, when we were there at the end of May. Obviously, we were a
month early to experience this new place, so we'll jnst have to schedule a return trip.
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[Ed. While the Fomey Creek community was technically in Swain County, its people are a mixture of families from
many counties east of Swain, and we all tend to be cousins. These materials were shared by Robert Brooks and
Christine Cole Proctor, whose families lived in that area before the construction of Fontana Dam forced the removal
of hundreds of people.]
Forney Creek Sunday School Book
Sabbath School organized Apr 8 AD 1888 at Forney's Creek Baptist Church in Swain County
North Carolina organnised by Electing Bro A.J. Parris Supt, Bro J.B. Hoyle ast. Supt. W.B.
Cole Sec.
Bro John Lester Chaplen a Licensiate A.C. Hoyle Mu. or singing teacher
A J. Monteith Teacher of 1SI male class
A.C. Hoyle Teacher of 2nd "male class
J.L. Woody Teacher of Spelling male class
S.M. Hyde Teacher, 1st Female Class
F.I. Hoyle Teacher of 2nd Female Class
A.J. Monteith Teacher of spelling class
Enrolled 80 students
In July, 1888, E.C. Monteith was chosen Teacher of music, S.B. Parris, J.L. Woody, M.J.
Woody, M.J. Monteith mentioned as other teachers
Page 5... Sina Arrington mentioned as teacher
Page 12...S.W. Monteith was elected Assistant Supt. T.G. Chambers mentioned as teacher
Page 13...H.P. Thompson mentioned as teacher
Page 16..."all lessons taken from the American Baptist Publication Society"
Page 17...J.B. Shook mentioned as Sexton, D.E. Nichols as teacher
Page 18 ...Almeda Hoyle mentioned as teacher
Page 21... 1898..."Allis" Arrington mentioned as teacher
Page 35...1906...W.H. Cole elected Sup't, T.W. Allen Assistant, Cora Monteith mentioned as
teacher !
Page 39... 1909... J.L. Shook mentioned as chaplain
Page 46... 1913...Cora Haney mentioned as teacher
Page 60... 1924...Bessie Williams, Marra'h Monteith, Christine Monteith, Estella Monteith
mentioned as teachers
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Miss Emma McHan's Public School Register, 1905 - 1 9 06
(Ed. This record appeared in The Bone Rattler, the publication of the Swain County Genealogical and Historical
Society, in slightly different format.]
School Census of District
Parents' Names
Hampton Cole
Cas Crisp
Philip Crisp
Susana Hoyle
Coleman Hoyle
Mack Woody
Joe Cole
David Shook
Morgan Duvall
Lettie Shook
Tennie Longbottom
Children's names
William
Emma
IvaLee
Lee
Lawrence
Lorenzo
Lonnie
Annie
Estes
Luther
Effie
Charles
Lawrence
Annie
Edward
Chasteen
Monroe
Jessie
Sara
Pritchard
Nellie
Mary
Margaret
Roy
Nora
Rhoney
Oma
Willie Mason
Stephen
Minnie Belle
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12
10
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Weston Monteith
John Nichols
Manual Nichols
Philip Crisp
Mick Woody
Bill Painter
Mack Frady
Elias Hyatt
George Tipton
Tom Woody
h Jackson
Billy Paxton
Florence
Maggie
Margaret
Chora
William
Baxter
Jeffie
Dillard
Walter
Rhoney
Nora t
Wiley
Dixie
Nancy
Willie
Dora
Jennie
Alfred
Hettie
Rutha
Cole
Ransom
Robert
Martha
George
Addie
John
Jane
Dollie
Hanstler(?)
Maude
Buford
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informant; informant's address; cemetery. Abstracted by Larry Crawford in the Jackson County Register of Deeds
Office July 2008.]
Barnes, Anna Mae; wid; 30 Apr 1897; Jackson Co; 9 Jun; Sylva; Wiliiam Alexander; Anna
Shelton; Lottie Houston; Franklin; Buck Creek - Macon Co.
Barron, Ella Belle; wid; 25 Oct 1887; Jackson Co.; 8 Dec; Sylva; William Pink Collins;
Samantha Corbin; Anna B. Buchanan; Sylva; Wesleyanna
Beale, Callie Moss; wid; 9 Feb 1892; Jackson Co; 22 Oct;. Sylva; John J. Moss; Lena Jane
Stewart; Louise Cleaveland; Highlands; Highlands Memorial Park
Buchanan, Minnie Gregory; wid; 4 Nov 1897; Macon Co; 28 Aug; Sylva; William Gregory;
Myra Parker, D.N. Buchanan; Sandy Springs SC; Mountain Grove
Buchanan, Rufus Candler; h/o Mary Hooper; 25 Jul 1892; Jackson Co.; 6 Nov; Sylva; Charlie
Buchanan; Hester Green; Mary H.'Buchanan; Sylva; Old Savannah
Buchanan, Thomas Luther; h/o Carrie Sutton; 7 May 1898; Jackson Qo; 9 Deb;,Sylva; Henry
Buchanan; Rebecca Allison; Don Buchanan; Sylva; Old Savannah
Bumgarner, Tyra Lee; wid; 2 Jun 1896; Jackson Co; 7 Jul; Sylva; RXole Bumgarner; Octavia
Shuler; T.C. Bumgarner; Sylva; Fairview
Cabe, Mattie Buchanan; wid; 22 Jan 1896; Jackson Co; 2 Apr; Sylva; John S. Buchanan; Lillie
Tatham; Julia C. Bradley; Sylva; Wesleyanna.
Carnes, Nellie Thomas; w/o L.E.; 15 Nov 1898; Swain Co; 17 Mar; Sylva; Johnson Thomas; Ida
Jones; L.E. Carnes; Sylva; Parris
Cathey, Vinnie Henrietta; wid; 15 Nov 1896; Jackson Co; 25 Jul; Sylva; John Sutton; Leah
Bryson; Isabell Griffin; Sylva; Keener
Clampitt, Nota Belle; wid; 30 Nov 1889; Swain Co; 14 Jun; Sylva; William Brendle; Jane Cline;
Myrtle Cloer; Bryson City; Swain Memorial Park
Clodfelter, Veta Russell; wid; 26 May 1895; Montgomery Co; 27 Nov; Sylva; Alex Russell;
Creet Morgan; Helen C. Rankin; Charlotte; Center United Methodist - Montgomery Co
Clouse, Beulah Warren; wid; 8 Mar 1894; Jackson Co; 27 Sep; Sylva; Wesley L. Warren; Sarah
Burngamer; Helen Lindsey; Sylva; Keener
Deitz, Jake Walter; wid; 10 May 1891; Jackson Co; 8 Feb; Sylva; Jim Deitz; Lucy Ann
Buchanan; Grover Deitz; Sylva; East Fork
Denton, Carra Arizona; wid; 10 Sep 1897; Jackson Co.; 27 Jap; Sylva; Bob Harris; Sophronia
Ashe; Joe Denton; Sylva; Bumgarner- Whittier
Erickson, Albert Wallace; h/o Rae Andrews; 4 Aug 1896; Chicago,TL;. 23 May; Sylva; Albert
Erickson; Charlotte'McKerchey; Rae A. Erickson; Clayton QA; Rabun Mem Park - Tiger GA
Extine, William Garland; h/o Bessie Locust; 22 Nov 1898; Jackson Co; 9 Feb; .Sylva; Bill
Extine; Belle Cannon; Bessie L. Extine; Sylva; Fairview
Franks, John Henry; h/o Josephine Melton; 10 Oct 1894; Swain Co; 29 May; Sylva; Gus
Franks; Cindy Webb; Leo Franks; Sylva; Zion Hill
Haass, Herman George; wid;, 14 Aug 1889; Buffalo NY; 22 Apr; Syjva; Albert F. Haass; Annie
C. Crorier; Ruby Byrd; Cullowhee; Fairview
Harris, Eva Palestine; wid; 9 Jul 1884; Jackson Co.; 13 Dec; Sylva; S.W. Ensley; Margaret
Queen; Hubert Harris; Sylva; Fairview
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Henry, Allie Ann; wid; 25 Jan 1887; Jackson Co; 18 Sep; Sylva; Worth Bryson; Jane Pressley;
Marlow Stephens; Sylva; Fairview
Higdon, Vernon Dean; wid; 18 Feb 1890; Macon Co; 3 Oct; Sylva; Davis Dean; Alice Morgan;
James D. Higdon; Toccoa GA; Sugar Fork - Macon Co
Higgins, John Raymond; h/o Phyllis Brooks; 1 Feb 1891; Westchester NY; 1 Jul; Sylva; John
Higgins; Minnie ; Phyllis B. Higgins; Waynesville; Shepherd - Hendersonville
Hooper, Maggie Frady; 19 Dec 1893; Jackson Co; 29 Oct; Sylva; John Frady; Amanda Messer;
Priscilla Norris; Cullowhee; Pine Creek
Johnson, Leo Elizabeth; nm; 13 Jun 1893; Jackson Co; 25 Dec; Sylva; John Johnson; Rebecca
Green; John Green; Sylva; Crawford
Jones, Daisy Belle; wid; 18 Oct 1894; Stanly Co; 21 Mar; Sylva; Edwin C. Kirk; Arilla Gaddy;
Edward C. Jones; Sylva; Keener
Martin, Clarence Monroe; h/o Mary Hampton; 16 May 1891; Jackson Co; 6 Oct; Sylva;
William Carrol Martin; Eliza Ann Gibbs; Bertha M. Buff; Whittier; Thomas
Middleton, Dorcas Adams; wid; 31 Dec 1894; Jackson Co; 16 Apr; Sylva; Jasper Allen; Nancy
Jean Haskett; Jim Cowan; Sylva; Rogers
Moore, Dorothy Ann; wid; 30 Aug 1892; Macon Co; 14 Jan; Sylva; Jake Beasley; Ferbia
Franks; Minnie Moore; Sylva; Old Field
Moore, Hattie Lavada; wid; 4 Feb 1895; Cocke Co TN; 17 Jun; Sylva; Elbert Laws; Amanda
McMahan; Lucille M. Roberson; Sylva; Keener
Moore, James Frank; wid; 11 Jul 1899; Swain Co; 13 Jun; Sylva; Henry Moore; Mary Cordell;
Katherine Dills; Sylva; Sugar Fork- Macon Co
McClure, Bessie Angel; 7 Oct 1894; Macon Co; 7 Nov; Sylva; Marvin Angel; Lou Benfield;
Herschel McClure; Candler; Clarks Chapel - Macon Co
Norman, James Samuel; wid; 9 Jul 1893; Jackson Co; 24 Nov; Sylva; Robert Norman; Mary
Jane McKay; Ray Norman; Sylva; Norman - Blanton
Oates, Mary McGee; wid; 15 Aug 1892; Wellsville NY; 5 Jul; Sylva; Monley L. McGee; Eldora
English; Edward J. Oates; Naples FL; Shepherd - Hendersonville
Painter, Annie Laura; nm; 23 Dec 1899; Jackson Co; 16 Nov; Sylva; George Ellis Painter; Julia
Ensley; Mary Jo Hall; Sylva; Lovedale
Parker, Emily Mullen; wid; 9 Sep 1897; Mecklenburg Co; 11 Mar; Sylva; Solomon L. Mullen;
Cressida Boyd Hunter; Percy Parker; Cullowhee; Lovedale
Parris, Eva Belle; wid; 18 Jan 1891; Jackson Co; 31 Oct; Sylva; John Baxter Cogdill; Rhoda
Brooks; Rossie P. Hough; Asheville; Addie
Passmore, Elisha Cleveland; wid; 4 Jun 1886; Macon Co; 13 Mar; Sylva; Travis Passmore;
Nancy Adams; Ella Mae Anderson; Whittier; Holly Springs - Bryson City
Peek, Carl Augustus; wid; 8 Jul 1899; Macon Co; 25 Oct; Cullowhee; Zacharia Peek; Margaret
Peek; Billy Peek; Cullowhee; Ellijay - Macon Co
Penland, Lee; wid; 11 Jan 1894; Clay Co; 11 Oct; Sylva; Henry Penland; Mattie Ledford;
Cloyce Gribble; Hayesville; Old Shooting Creek - Clay Co
Rathbone, Annie LouEllen; wid; 21 Jul 1896; Haywood Co; 3 Jun; Sylva; David Reed
McElroy; Leona Reed; Ralph Rathbone - Waynesville; Hillcrest - Waynesville
Ray, Benjamin Franklin; wid; 14 Jul 1892; AL; 9 Jul; Sylva; Clem Ray; Hattie Humphrey; Bill
E. Ray; Sylva; Old Field
Rich, Hardy; nm; 8 May 1898; Graham Co; 5 Feb; Sylva; James Rich; Mary Waldroup; Icie
Grindstaff; Robbinsville; Bear Creek - Graham Co
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Richards, Annie Reese; wid; 20 Nov 1890; Macon Co; 20 Dec;'Sylva; Robert Reese; Myrinda
Womack; Amelia Bryson; Franklin; Salem - Macon Co
Ridley, Thomas Coleman; h/o Blanche Fisher; 4 May 1891; Jackson Co; 24 Mar; Sylva;
William Ridley; Eunice Franks; Betty Fisher; Sylva; Dills - Fisher Creek
Scott, Elsie Fox; wid; 12 May 1898; Jackson Co; 10 Jul; Cashiers; John Fox; Jane Adams;
Brenda Stewart; Cullowhee; Evitt
Smathers, Harriet Josephine; 2 May 1896; Haywood Co; 12 Mar; Sylva; John F. Smathers;
Lula Smathers; Jack T. Burress; Waynesville; Morningstar - Haywood Co.
Smith, Lorena Jaynes; wid; 7 Feb 1885; Fentress TN; 20 Nov;' Sylva; John Jaynes; Nancy
Stephens; Marjorie Dockery; Murphy; Wirmingham - Monroe Co TN
Thomas, Henry; h/o Hazel Bryson; 16 Sep 1897; MI; 23 Feb; Sylva; Harry Thomas; Ida
Williams; Hazel Thomas; Sylva; Hamburg
Thomas, Neva Gladys; wid; 26 Apr 1899; Kirkland IN; 20 Apr; Sylva; James Swisher; Lillian
McDonald; Walter Thomas; Sylva; Grandview - West Lafayette IN
Toineeta, Martha Youngdeer; wid; 15 May 1892; Jackson Co; 18 Dec; Cherokee; John
Youngdeer; Betsey Pheasant; Alice Littlejohn; Cherokee; Jenkins Creek - Cherokee
Wilburn, Cora Lee; wid; 12 Jul 1888; Jackson Co; 1 pr; Sylva; David L. Cowan; ; John
M. Davis; Richmond VA; Stillwell
Wilson, Beulah Matilda; wid; 30-Jun 1897; Jackson Co; 3.0 Jul; Sylva; Alfred Johnson; Mary
Clark; Lester Wilson; Sylva; Zion Hill
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Baker, Clarice Abel; wid; 27 Feb l'8$9; Haywood. Co; 9 Apr; Sylva; J.F. Abel; Mary Emma
Vance; Ann Hall; Asheville; Shepherd - Hendersonville
Beasley, Minnie Helen; wid; 28 Oct 1893; Macon Co; 25 Apr; Sylva; Henry Guffey; Em
Journeys Through Jackson 2016 Vol.26 No.01
No full textJourneys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The journal began as a monthly publication in July 1991, was published bimonthly from 1994 to 2003, and continues today as a quarterly publication. The journal issues in this digital collection are presented as annual compilations.Journeys
Through
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The Official Journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc.
Vol. XXVI, No. I Winter 2016
JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2016 Officers
President ......................................................................................................................... Timothy Osment
Vice Presidents ....................................................................................... Lynn Hotaling, Jason Gregory
Secretary ............................................................................................................... Mary Buchanan Smith
Treasurer ............................................................................................................... Teresa Deitz Manring
Librarian................................................................................................................................ Marie Clark
Office Manager ............................................................................................................. Karen Nicholson
Web Master ..................................................................................................................... Deanne G. Roles
Computer Technician ................................................................................................... Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) ..................................................................................... Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
Things at the Society are getting exciting. We are now in our 25th year, and that is a major achievement for us. We have several things planned for the upcoming year, and I hope that you will join us in celebrating our anniversary.
I wasn’t one of the first members, but when I found out that we had one, I had to join. I can honestly say that it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have learned many things from the people that I have met throughout the years. And consider myself lucky and blessed to have met them all. It is my hope and prayer that our Society continues to grow and expand.
For members and friends who have Facebook, we have a Facebook page, Jackson County Genealogical Society. Be sure to check it out and post messages and pictures. This is a great resource to expand our Society and to connect with people who have ties to Jackson County.
REMEMBER
DUES FOR 2016
ARE DUE AT THE FIRST OF THE YEAR!
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................1
JCGS Photo Album........................................................................................................ 2-6
25 Years and Counting ................................................................................................ 7-11
Bringing Them Back ........................................................................................................12
1880 Census Records – Jackson County .................................................................. 13-16
Descendants of Archer Blanton ................................................................................ 17-20
1939 Jackson County Death Certificates ................................................................. 21-23
William Holland Thomas Store Ledgers .......................................................................24
Descendants of John Montgomery Beck .................................................................. 25-28
A Little Extra....................................................................................................................28
Doctor’s Daily Journal .............................................................................................. 29-32
Descendants of John Thomas Tatham ..................................................................... 33-36
William J. “Billy” Parker ......................................................................................... 37-42
Oldie, But Goodie .............................................................................................................42
First Year Articles...................................................................................................... 43-45
Index ............................................................................................................................ 47-48
The address for JCGS is now:
Jackson County Genealogical Society
Post Office Box 480
Sylva, NC 28779
Stay in touch with us!
Please make sure we have your correct contact information:
Address; phone number; e-mail address and families of interest.
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JCGS Photo Album
These two pictures are some of the many that the JCGS has in its holdings. We are not sure who the people are, but we have figured out that it was a baptizing being held at the curve of Caney Fork Creek, near the of Blackrock Timber Company in the Caney Fork area. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
These three photographs are some of the many that the Society has that are unknown. If you have any idea of who these people are, please contact the society and let us know. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
The photograph above left is Robert Nathan Middleton and his wife Lucy Jane Watson. The picture above is of Herchell Parker and Howard Wood. The photograph to the left is of Earl Hooper and Norma Jean Woods Coggins.
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JCGS Photo Album
The above photograph is another one of our “unknowns,” but, the “painter” in the foreground is a sight not seen much here anymore. The picture below was given by Mary Smith Buchanan and is of Burnett Elbert Blanton. He was the Watkins Dealer in Jackson Co. and on the Cherokee Reservation in the 1940’s. His family came here from Horry Co., SC. His father owned the Rockledge Gas Station on Webster Road. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
Crossing the creek at Charley’s Creek is Ira L. Brown (9 Feb 1890 - 27 Oct 1968). Bill Crawford was impressed with the white faced mule. The picture below is of Ira’s brother, John Talford Brown (10 Jul 1887 - 10 Feb 1914.) They are both sons of Julius Manley Brown (26 Jan 1861 – 1 Sep 1928) and Chloe Jane Middleton (7 Dec 1858 – 28 Nov 1962). Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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25 Years and Counting
As some of you may know, this year is the 25th Anniversary of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. From our humble beginnings, we have grown into one of the best Societies in the state of North Carolina. It is our plan all year long, to bring back information and memories from our first year. If any member, past or present, would like to share how the Society has benefited them or what it has meant to them, and you feel like sharing with everyone else, please send it to the Society and we will share it here with everyone.
Just remember, our Society has grown over the years due to our members’ steadfast support of the group. With continued support, we can continue on into the future growing even stronger and better.
Our Beginnings
On March 14, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jackson County Public Library an organizational meeting was held. The 15 people present were all there to discuss beginning a Genealogical Society for Jackson County. All present voted that this kind of organization would benefit both people doing genealogical research and Jackson County. It was also decided that the organization would be involved with producing a Jackson County Family History book.
Helen Vance, one of the organizers of the Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society, gave a presentation of what would be required to form a Society. She was very informative of the procedures and legal requirements needed. She also agreed to be an Advisor to the Society.
Each person in attendance introduced themselves and shared what families of interest each of them have. Some of the names mentioned were: Jenkins, Overstreet, Davis, Dills, Parris, Clayton, Bumgarner, Frizzell, Ensley, Monteith, Crawford, Sherrill, Cowan, Bryson, Stephens, Hooper, Beck, Wilson, Cable, and Cockerham (Cochran).
Temporary officers were elected, as follows:
President: Ruth Shuler
Vice-President: Nelma Bryson
Secretary: Carolyn Johnson
Treasurer: David Frizzell
A Constitutional and Bylaws Committee was chaired by Larry Crawford, and an Editing Committee was chaired by Kirk Stephens.
It was decided that membership to the Society will be open to any interested person. The next meeting was planned for April, 11, 1991 and would be held at the Jackson County Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance that that first meeting were: Carolyn Deitz Johnson, Hattie H. Deitz, Roy Shuler, Jewell Overstreet, Helen Davis Cooper, Larry Crawford, Harry Bumgarner, David Frizzell, Rick Frizzell, Bill Crawford, Nelma Bryson, Kirk Stephens, Dorris D. Beck, Helen C. Vance, Ruth C. Shuler.
Organizational Meeting
On April 11, 1991, at the Jackson County Public Library, the Jackson County Genealogical Society completed the organization of the Society. The group adopted a constitution and bylaws; set the individual, family and life membership rates; heard details of the sponsorship of the Jackson County Heritage Book; and discussed publications and future activities of the organization.
It was decided that membership to the Society would be open to anyone who is interested in genealogy, whether or not that person lives in Jackson County. The purpose of the organization are:
1. To bring together those people interested in genealogy, especially but not limited to Jackson County, North Carolina families;
2. To discover, research, and exchange material related to Jackson County genealogy;
3. To provide for the preservation of such material and for its accessibility, as far as may be feasible;
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It was especially emphasized that persons who do not live in Jackson County but who have roots and family connections here are most welcome to join the group.
First President’s Message
July 1991
Welcome to the premier issue of “Journeys Through Jackson,” the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The name chosen for this publication is intended to reflect not only the geographical aspects of traveling through Jackson County but, also, the sense of traveling through the decades with ancestors long gone and descendants yet to come. From Sapphire to Soco, from Balsam to Bullpen, from Cowee to Cashiers, from Whiteside to Whittier, and all points in between, this newsletter will document the people and places of our Mountain Home, Jackson County.
The first major project of the Society is the Publication of The Jackson County Heritage Book, with work now in progress to share and preserve the family lines of those persons who live in the county, who have ever lived in the county, who have roots in the county. Submissions of material for the Heritage Book are encouraged and solicited from members, and additional information may be obtained by writing to the Society at the address listed elsewhere in this newsletter.
Material for “Journeys Through Jackson” will, until the Heritage Book is published, consist of primary source information from county records, family Bibles, cemetery and population census records, and interviews with elderly persons. Inquiries from members and non-members will be included. After the Heritage Book is completed, members and non-members may submit family data to be included in “Journeys Through Jackson.” The Society does reserve the right to accept, reject, and/or edit any submitted materials and disclaims any responsibility for errors in fact or opinion made by contributors.
Membership in the Society is open to any person interested in genealogical research. The Society is incorporated, and application has been made for tax-exempt status.
It is a distinct privilege to have been chosen as the founding president of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, and I pledge to you my best efforts to carry out the purposes and objectives of the group. Please let me know whenever I may be of assistance to you.
Ruth Shuler
First Issue
Included in the first issue of “Journeys Through Jackson” was published in July 1991 and included the following information:
1. JCGS Interview with Mrs. Minnie Lee Harris Alexander. (Reprinted with update further in this issue.)
2. 1889 Obituaries and Death Notices
3. 1902 Voter Registration for Jackson County
4. Death Certificated for Jackson County Persons Born Prior to 1900
5. 1870 Census of Jackson County
6. Jackson County Marriage Register 1853-1873
7. Olivet Cemetery Census
8. Delayed Birth Certificates of Jackson County Persons Born Prior to 1900
9. Queries
10. Charter Membership
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Founding Officers
President Ruth Shuler
Vice President Nelma Bryson
Secretary Carolyn Johnson
Treasurer David Frizzell
Publications Chairman Kirk Stephens
Heritage Book Committee
Co-Chairman Larry Crawford, Rick Frizzell
Vice Chairman David Frizzell
Secretary Charles Shuler
Treasurer Ruth Shuler
Topical History Chairman Lloyd Cowan
Family History Chairman Bill Crawford
Charter Members
Below is a list of all the Charter Members of JCGS with their families of interest.
Adams, Trudy (Mrs. Robert A.) Coward, Norton, Rogers, Zachary, and collateral families of these
Allison, Clyde Allison, Howell, Henry, Queen, Fowler, Bradley
Barton, Elizabeth Crawford Parker, Owens, Crawford, Galloway
Beck, Dorris D. and Sam Beck, Buchanan, Dills, Green, Sutton, Brooks
Beck, Teresa K. Beck, Dills, Buchanan, Green
Benson, Sue H. Leiter, Hooper
Bradshaw, Eleanor
Brown, Jean Crawford Briscoe, Brown, Crawford, Shelton
Bryson, Nelma
Buchanan, C. Henry Buchanan
Bumgarner, Harry and Dollie Bumgarner, Peek, Ammons, Shuler, Henderson, Henry, Sellers, Crawford, Kitchens, Wright, Moses, Moore, Houston
Cheney, Lorisa Shuler
Cooper, Helen Davis Dills, Davis, Fisher, Wilson, Cooper, McClure
Cowan, Anne and Frank A. C. Reynolds family; M. D. Cowan family; Jackson County; Sylva; Baptist Churches in Jackson County.
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Cowan, Lloyd W. Cowan, Bradley, Hall, Buchanan
Crawford, Archie and Ruth P. Crawford, Sutton, Pangle, Green
Crawford, Larry Crawford, Parris, Blanton, Norman, Clayton, Hemphill, Ensley, Wilson, Cockerham (Cockran), Hinshaw
Crawford, William Loranzo Crawford, Sherrill, Conner, Nichols, Beck, Frizzell, Buchanan, Bryson, Ensley, Morrow, Cowan, Allman
Deitz, Daniel W. Deitz, Wilson, Beck, Frizzell
Deitz, Hattie and Johnson Deitz, Harris, Honeycutt, Hunnicutt, Queen
Dooley, Barbara W. Ahl, Bobo, Clark, Denton, Dooley, Elam, Gardner, Goodner, Imes, London, Patterson, Poston, Scherrer/Shearer, Swafford
Edwards, Louise H. Hyatt, Shelton, Edwards, Rice, Winchester, Conley
Frizzell, David and Sheila Frizzell, Ensley, Buchanan, Dean, Bryson, Carson, Henson, Deitz, Gribble, Black
Frizzell, Rick, Freddie, and Carl Frizzell, Gribble, Buchanan, Ensley, Carson, Dean
Gibson, David Gibson, Stiles, Dicks Creek section of Jackson County
Gustafson, Virginia NC, GA, FL
Hall, Walter and Roberta Hall
Henderson, Traci Lee Dillard, Enloe, Buchanan, Ward, Holcombe, Green, Sutton, Bradburn
Holcombe, Lucy Parris Hall, Clements, McEntire, Marr, Collins, Wilson, Hooper, Beck, Swearingem
Hooper, E. Elmer and Irene M.
Hooper, F. Lambert and Joy Hooper, Wike
Hudson, Ann Hooper Hooper, Wilson, Green
Hyatt, John and Frances Bryson, Conley, Hyatt, Shelton, Haskett, Blaine
Jackson, Odessa E. Extine, Cannon, Rochester, Colville, Hanna, Kelly, Montieth, Ensley, Parker, Harrett, Smith
Johnson, Carolyn Deitz Deitz, Harris, Buchanan, Johnson
Johnson, Mildred Cabe Cable, Buchanan, Sharpe, Cabe, Jones, Johnson, Shirrell
Jones, Claude and Anne Jones, Picklesimer, Monteith, Alley, Cathey, Campbell, Caler, Caldwell, Conley, Posey, Parris, Brooks, Collins, Owen(s), Allison, Bryson
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Lanning, Dora Mae
McClure, Roy and Irene Bryson, Buchanan
McClure, William Eugene McClure, Bryson, Allen, Queen, Corbin, Farmer, Ensley, Fisher, Hyatt, York, Parris, Gillon, Countryman, Cunningham
Nardy, Jane and Millis, Liz Zachary, Wilson, Beasley, Lombard, Dillard, Fugate, Bryson
Oxner, Jarvis and Elizabeth
Patrick, Mary L.
Patterson, Mary Cecil B. Bryson, Ensley, Dills, Henson
Phillips, Rachel
Proctor, Christine Cole Cole, Woody, Shook, Hoyle, Blanton, Proctor, Wilson, McClure, Parris, Gunter
Ratcliffe, Sheila P. Fisher, Monteith, Pannell, Scotch-Irish migration to western North Carolina
Reynolds, Frankie D. Dills, Reynolds, Brendle, Green
Shelton, June Edwards
Shook, Mary Rhinehart Hooper, Shook, Parker
Shuler, Charles Robert Shuler, Beasley
Shuler, Roy and Ruth Bailey, Barker, Cockerham, Mills, Pruett, Shuler, Upton
Smith, Edna P. Parker
Smith, Jo Ann (Mrs. H. A.) Smith, Higdon, Coward, Rich, Rogers, Justice, Wiegel or Wikle, Widmeir, Whitmire, Erfurt or Erfort, Hudson, Weaver, Russell, Berry, Fields, Hoffman or Huffman, Harris, Moser, Buchanan, Black, Nichols, Culbertson; Burke, Buncombe, Macon, Jackson, Haywood counties; NC; VA; PA; SC
Stephens, Kirk Arrington, Arrowood, Blanton, Brooks, Cantrell, Coward, Eller, Hooper, Mills, Stephens; Caney Fork families
Sutton, Joann H. Ashe, Watson, Henson, Sutton
Vance, Helen Cable Cabe, Cable, Buchanan, Higdon, Jones, Tabor, DeHart, Ramsey, Sumpter
Watson, Mitchell Watson
Wiggins, Carolyn B. Bryson, Henson, Potts, Deitz, Stiles, Crawford, Ensley, Wiggins, Pannell
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Bringing Them Back
In years past, JTJ has published Pedigree Charts of members, or of families they are researching. This is a great tool
to learn new information and to share information with other people. In this anniversary year, we would like to bring
these charts back for publication. Feel free to send yours in for publication. (We will use the editors as an example.)
Ancestors of Sanji Willene Talley
Sanji Wi llene Talley
b: June 26, 1965 in Sylva. Jackson County, North
Carolina
m: July 13, 1991 in Cedar Bapt ist Church,
Tuckasegee, Jackson County, North Carolina
Russel l Wayne Tal ley
b: June 07, 1943 in Rabun County, Georgia
m: June 09, 1964 in Wahalla, Occonee County,
South Carolina
d: December 10, 2008 in Republic of Panama
Woodie Wi llene Shook
b: July 14, 1942 in Jackson County, North Carolina
d: October 03, 2004 in Tuckasegee, Jackson
County, North Carolina
Lyman Elmer Tal ley
b: January 16, 1912 in Rabun County, Georgia
m: August 30, 1936 in Rabun County, Gerogia
d: February 10, 1993 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
Minnie Leora Carver
b: June 28, 1914 in Rabun County, Georgia
d: September 23, 2010 in Macon County, North
Carolina
Vernon Vess Shook
b: March 23, 1907 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
m: December 29, 1930 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
d: November 01, 1979 in Spotsylvania County,
Virginia
Mary Rachel Brown
b: November 01, 1912 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
d: December 08, 1972 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
Henry Harrison Tal ley
b: November 19, 1888 in Rabun County, Georgia
m: October 13, 1906
d: November 16, 1977 in Macon County, North
Carolina
Minnie Elizabeth Green
b: August 23, 1884 in Macon County, North
Carolina
d: August 06, 1972 in Macon County, North
Carolina
John Roberson Carver
b: July 22, 1874
m: November 15, 1896
d: February 11, 1944
Mary Elizabeth Burrell
b: December 25, 1873
d: April 28, 1918
James Marion Shook
b: May 31, 1885 in Jackson County, North Carolina
m: February 27, 1906 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
d: September 28, 1962 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
Clercy Jane Hooper
b: June 17, 1890 in Jackson County, North Carolina
d: September 27, 1961 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
Ira Alonzo Brown
b: July 20, 1886 in Jackson County, North Carolina
m: January 14, 1912 in Tuckasegee, Jackson
County, North Carolina
d: July 10, 1973 in Jackson County, North Carolina
Li l lie Mae Shook
b: May 01, 1889 in Jackson County, North Carolina
d: May 16, 1959 in Jackson County, North Carolina
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JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2014 Officers
President Kenneth E. Nicholson
Vice Presidents Timothy Osment, William L. Crawford
Secretary Karen C. Nicholson
Treasurer Teresa Deitz Manring
Librarian KimberlyS. Shuler
Office Manager Ruth C. Shuler
Web Master. Deanne G. Roles
Computer Technician Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to
submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical
content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted,
the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this
publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
Well, winter has made it to the mountains, everything from rain to sleet to snow has been seen
here lately. But, on the bright side, it has given everyone an unexpected opportunity to work on
genealogy.
The Society is thriving so far this year with members renewing their memberships, people
coming by the office to use the resources that we have and new mysteries coming to light all the time. If
you haven't been by the office lately, I encourage you to drop by and see all the new materials that we
have. I also encourage you to come to the monthly meetings on the second Thursday of every month.
The meetings are always informative and interesting.
This fall, in October will be our Semi-annual fund-raiser, so keep that in mind. We will be
sending out further information in a few months regarding the activities that we will be having.
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Table of Contents, Announcements and Expression of Sympathy 1
JCGS Photo Album 2-6
Webster School Catalogue 7-14
Descendants of John Thomas Tatham 15-18
Genetic Genealogy: The Basics of Using DNA for Genealogy 19-24
People Helping Their Neighbors 25-27
Library Acquisitions 27
Treasurer's Report 28
1880 Jackson County Census 29-32
Ruth Bryson Mysteries « 33-36
1931 Jackson County Death Certificates..., 37-40
Book Review: Green River Graves: Hooper and Related Families 41
2014 JCGS Meeting Schedule 42
WWI Draft Cards 43-46
Index 47-48
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We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of JCGS member Eugene McGinnis. We
dedicate this issue of JTJ in his memory. We also offer our condolences to JCGS members Mary Jo
Hooper Cobb, Peggy Queen Mason , Barbara McCall Mathews, Lynn Allen Bryant and Elizabeth
Moss Wilson on the passing of their family members.
In the Holiday issue of JTJ, the address for Jean Hayes Cook was incorrect: The correct address is: 165
Grady Wiggins Drive, Otto, NC 27863.
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In December at the annual meeting of JCGS the following awards were presented:
The Daniel Washington Deitz Award as presented'to William L. "Bill" Crawford.
The Robert Lee and Drusilla Holden Award was presented to Irene Bishop Hooper.
The Patron Award was presented to James and Jean Scott.
Plaques were presented to Dorris Dills Beck and Lawrence "Larry" Morton for their many years of
service and contributions to JCGS.
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Altitude 3.500 ft. Modern Conveniences. Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking.
Not a Hotel, but a Home for Summer Quests.
Jean Scott bought this postcard on e-bay, and granted use of it for JTJ. According to Joann
Davis Suddreth, the Fowler House was on the point behind the old Glenville School that sat on
the lake shore. She remembers that it was still operating in 1965 when she was a senior at the
school. The picture below of Robert Lee Gunter and wife Martha Avaline "Mattie" Green
and their son Willie Clarence Gunter was also provided by Jean Scott.
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Shelton is the tall young man in the middle and the girl in the back row with him is Abia
Shelton (never married). The young boy in the front is J. O. "Bud" Shelton and the young
girl is Elsie Shelton Phillips. This picture belongs to Carmaletta Gates and she granted
permission for it to be used in JTJ.
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ED: This was submitted by JCGS member, Mary Buchanan Smith. It will continue in following issues.
MACON AND JACKSON COUNTY LAND RECORDS:
Bk. A., Page 382,1836 ... '180 acres for 10.00 per 100 acres on waters of Savannah Creek.
Bk. A. Page 512, 3 Dec 1845. William Tatham to Warren Barker, for 300.00 pd by Wm. Tatham to Richard Wilson (Hs father-in-law) in year
1840 a parcel of land on Savannah Creek. 85 acres.
Bk. C , pg'1354, 27 Feb 1841. Jacob Sims of 1st part and John Wilson, (Brother-in-law) and William
Tatham of the second part for 10.00 sold unto Isaac Ashe a parcel of land on Savannah
Creek beginning at the mouth of the Hollow below the Ridge, by estimation 40 acres or more . . .
Bk. D., pg 1724 10 June 1844. James M. Tatham for sum of 30.00 on the waters of Savannah Creek, 100 acres with the exception of 10 acres marked off and
granted for the purpose 6f a mill site.
25 Jul 1848. Between William Tatham and George Bumgarner for the sum of fifty dollars a tract of
land on Savannah Creek in County of Macon containing 50 acres.
Bk. 1, pg 32, 1853. William Tatham - Methodist Church (By trans.) 10 Mar 1853 between William
Tatham, Isaac Ashe, Amos Ashe, Christenbury Webb, George Bumgarner and William Tatham,
Trustees for Church grounds and building and appurtenances there on known as the Weslannah Church or
Savannah Church for the use and benefit of the members and minitsers of the Methodist Epispocal
Church and their successors in office as they may be appt. by proper authorities of the Church as
inheritance forever... on waters of Savannah Creek on the North side of Tatham's Mill Race.
William Tatham and R. V. Welch
File 431, Grant 407, Entry 136, Bk 162, pg 293, 3 May 1853, 384 acres Savannah Creek
File 209, Grant 287, Entry 135, Bk 160, pg 559, 3 May 1853, 640 acres Savannah Creek near the head of
Sang Branch.
File 522", Grant 498, Entry 133, Bk 162, pg 572, 3 May 1853, 350 acres on Savannah Creek at J. L.
Tatham's Corner.
File 523, Grant 499, Entry 141, Bk 162, pg 573, 2 May 1853, 640 acres on Savannah Creek. (Tatham and
Welch) marker in Wilson's line . . . Hall's line . . . Wilson's Corner . . . Quilliams line . . . passing
Green's line.
File 524, Grant 500, Entry 134, Bk 162, pg 573, 3 May 1853, 640 acres on Savannah Creek.
File 525, Grant 501, Entry 142, Bk 162, pg 573, 3 May 1853, 640 acres on Savannah Creek.
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File 538, Grant 504, Entry 143, Bk 162, pg 575, 3 May 1853, 640 acres on Savannah Creek.
Bk. 1, pg 109, 1854. William Tatham sold to William H. Higdon, land on Savannah Creek for 2.00.
Bk. 1, pg 109, 1854. 18 Mar 1856. William Tatham, 1st part and Wm. F. Passmore 2nd part. William
Tatham for consideration of 12.00 to him in hand by the said Wm. F. Passmore, Jr. his interest in a
piece of land lying in Jackson County consisting of 1/3 of one undivided interest in same, which lands are
lying on the waters of Chattooga River. Certified 8 Apr 1856.
Pg 533, 24 Apr 1856. Whereas William Tatham has heretofore by entry obtained an interest in Entries
#862, 640 acres; #103, 350 acres; #134, 640 acres; #136, 384 acres; #137, 640 acres; #141, 640 acres;
#142, 640 acres; and #143, 640 acres lying in the County of Jackson for consideration of the sum of two
hundred dollars to William Tatham in hand paid has contracted and sold to James Tatham and F. Leach
off the County of Cherokee on the sixth of said entries on condition that they pay the said Tathm the sum
often cents per acre for one sixth part of the afore said entries and costs of surveying and contingent fees
there and then and the case Tatham obligtes (sic) himself to convey to John Tatham and Leach on
undivided sixth part of said entries.
Bk. 1, pg 494, 18 Mar 1856. William Tatham of State of NC and County of Macon for 30.00 paid by
Warren Barker a piece of land on the east side of Savannah Creek, in Dist. #8 being said Tatham's
interest in the land with John Wilson and Company. Entered 2 May 1836. Estimated 100 acres.
Bk. 2, pg 6, 12 Sep 1856. Between M. Francis, Wm. Tatham, N. Woodfin of Is' part and Wm. Passmore
Jamison of 2nd part for 85.00 paid in full. Sum paid above will be more or less than 10 cents per acre.
William Tatham died in 1858 without a will. His estate had to be settled in federal court in Morganton,
Burke County, NC.
Jackson County Register of Deeds
This indenture made this the 10* day of May in the year of our Lord, 1860, between E. D. Davis Esq.
High Sheriff of the County of Jackson and State of NC of the one part and John Wilson of Jackson Co.
NC of the other, part witnessed by virtue of two executions issuing from the county Court of Jackson
against Joseph Keener and William Tatham for the sum of 263.58 to satisfy the said Execution
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with the cost thereon and the said E. D. Davis Sheriff did seize and take into his hands and custody no
goods nor chatties to be found a certain piece or parcel of land in the County of Jackson bounded as
follows beginning on a Black Oak N. E. corner of No. 158 and runs North seventy Five West 105 pole to
a Black Walnut thence south Twelve west sixty three poles to a White Oak thence South forty poles to a
stake on Savannah Creek at Bumgarner's N. W. Corner thence down the meanders of Savannah Creek
ninety five poles to a Beach Bumgarner's N. E. Corner thence south Twenty five west twenty one poles to
a dogwood thence east twenty five poles to a Hickory thence South forty poles to a Chestnut thence East
fifty eight poles to a Red Oak thence North seventy poles to a Hickory thence seventy eight poles to a
Black Oak thence North five East one hundred poles to a Lynn (sic) at the Stillhouse Branch thence West
down said Branch fifty poles to a Maple on bank of Savannah Creek then North west eighteen poles to a
Stake at a Bridge on the State Road adjoining the Wilson old tract then south seventy two sixteen poles to
stake thence N. fifty five w e s t . . . containing one hundred and seventy nine acres the lands on which the
Widow Tatham now lives and the sheriff after due advertisement according tq,law did cause the piece of
land with all appurtenances be put up at public sale to the highest bidder on the 20th day of March in 1860
at which time John Wilson (Brother to Isabella Tatham) became the last and highest bidder at the sum
of twenty dollars for the lands with appurtenances belonging to William Tatham deed.
Isabella Wilson is the daughter of Richard Wilson and Racheal Strain. She was born on 1 Jun 1802 in
Buncombe Co., NC. She died on 3 Oct 1889, in Jackson Co., NC. Burial in Wesleyanna Cemetery,
Jackson Co., NC.
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William Henry Tatham .and Isabella Wilson were married on 12 Jan 1826, (Ref. Bible of John & Ann
Tatham.)
15. i. Elizabeth Araline Tatham. She was born on 2 Apr 1827 in Haywood Co., NC. She
married George Bumgarner on 27 Feb 1847 in Macon Co., NC. She died on 24 Aug 1903 in Jackson
Co., NC. Burial in Fairyiew Memorial Gardens, Jackson Co., NC.
16. ii. Lucinda Tatham. She was bprn on 1 Aug 1828 in Savannah Jackson Co., NC. She died
5 Jul 1892 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. Burial in Weslyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson
Co., NC.
17. iii. Clarinda Tatham. She was born on 16 Feb 1830. She married Robert A. Phillips on
13 Oct 1853 in Jackson Co., NC. She died on 3 Oct 1920 in Macon Co., NC.
iv. Alpheus L. Tatham. He was born 22 Nov 1832 in Macon Co., NC. He died in 1854.
Notes for Alpheus L. Tatham
Macon County Land Records
Grant 1144, 23 Dec 1843, Issued 11 Feb 1853, District 11, Section 158 (Jackson County,
NC) on Tatham's Creek, on the waters of Savannah Creek, adjoining William Tatham.
Grant 1145, 12 May 1847, Issued 11 Feb 1853, 100 acres on Savannah Creek (probably
same as Bk. G, pg 52.)
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Bk. G, pg 52, 1853. Altheous Tatham, 100 acres on the waters of Savannah Creek v-^->'
beginning at a popular (sic) tree . . . runs by Luke Wilson's corner.
Jackson County Minute Docket - March Term 1856
Invoice of Estate of A. L. Tatham by William Tatham, Administrator.
Trivit (?) on Stephen Munday, 53.00
2 Watches 108.00
1 bolts refroster (?) 30.00
John B. Allison debt for 150.00
William E. Enloe 50.00
Benjamin Allison 10.00
J. B. Love
1 shot gun
140 acres of land
William Tatham, Administer - Certified by D. Rogers, Clk.
"Family History" said that Lee Tatham was arrested for forcibly taking mail from letter
carrier between Dillsboro and Franklin because he was expecting a letter from a woman.
He was arrested and jailed in Macon County, NC Jail and there died of the "Bloody
Flux". (Told by Mattie Buchanan Cabe, daughter of Lillie Tatham Buchanan.)
18. v. Racheal Minerva Tatham. She was born on 24 Jul 1834 in Macon Co., NC. She
married Jesse Jones in 1856. She died before 1875 in Jackson Co., NC
19. vi. James Lafayette Tatham. He was born on 18 Jul 1837 in Macon Co. NC. He married •^^J
Catherine Boyd on 9 Jun 1861 in Jackson Co., NC. He died on 14 Mar 1919 in Jackson Co., NC. Burial
in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC.
20. vii. Thomas Nathaniel Tatham. He was born on 4 Jun 1839 in Jackson Co., NC. He
married Artie Mae Bryson on 15 Feb 1865 in Jackson Co., NC. He died Sep 1919 in Young Harris,
Georgia. Military Service: CSA, CO. A. Infantry Regiment, Thomas Legion. He is buried in Young
Harris, Gerogia.
21. viii. David Jasper Tatham. He was born 15 Apr 1842 in Jackson Co., NC. He married
Mary Collins Pilky on 22 Mar 1866 in Jackson Co., NC. He died 17 Oct 1891 in Jackson Co., NC.
Burial in Wesleyanna Methodist Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC.
22. ix. John M. Tatham. He was bom
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2019 Officers
President Kenneth Nicholson
Vice Presidents Ruth Crawford Shuler, Norma Bryson Clayton
Secretary Lynn Hotaling
Treasurer Michael Clayton
Librarian George Frizzell
Office Manager Mary Buchanan Smith
Web Master. Lynn Hotaling
Computer Technician Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to
submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical
content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted,
the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this
publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
There are many exciting things happening with the Society. A fund raiser in June, our Annual Picnic in
July, and finally plans are being made for an update to the county Cemetery book. Information on how you can help
will be forth coming.
Summer is just around the corner, so plan on coming in to the office and library and check out all of the
new things that we have.
M e m b e r s h i p s a r e d u e a t t h e f i r s t o f t h e y e a r.
A b a r g a i n f o r j u s t $ 2 0 .
M a k e s u r e t o g e t y o u r s i n!
G e t a m e m b e r s h i p f o r a f r i e n d o r f a m i l y m e m b e r a s a g i f t.
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Table of Contents 1
JCGS Photo Album 2-6
WW I Soldiers from Jackson County 7-12
Deanna Gibson Roles 13-14
1949 Jackson County Death Certificates 15-17
Continuation from page 12 17
Announcement #1 18
Descendants of John Thomas Tatham 19-24
1880 Jackson County Census Records 25-28
Outline Descendant Report for Frederick (Baumgarten) Bumgarner 29-32
Library Acquisitions 33-35
Announcement #2 36
Descendants of William Solomon Parker, Sr 37-40
WiU of John "Ten Shilling" Chastain 41-42
Index 47-48
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t h e i r f a m i l i e s:
JCGS Member - Kirk Stephens on the passing of his mother, Barbara Ann Stephens.
JCGS Member - Sue Cypher on the passing of her brother, J. L. Anders.
JCGS member - William Bishop on the passing of his son, Bill Bishop
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Patron Award — Joy and Lambert Hooper
Daniel Washington Deitz Award - Joe Deitz and the Deitz family
Robert Lee and Drusilla Holden Award - Charlie Shuler
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The following photographs are part of an excellent collection donated to JCGS by Nancy Dutkovich, daughter to
Joe Dutkovich and Helen Cowan. We have pulled just a few of the photographs to share. There are many more at
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The photograph above is of
Zelphia Emory Wilson Deitz
The photograph to the right is of
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Upper right-hand photograph: Coley
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Photograph above: Nova Lee Deitz and
Lillie Deitz.
The youngsters in the photograph to the
left are: Enloe Deitz and Heyward
Cowan.
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Upper left: Early Deitz,
Richmond Deitz, Sam Deitz, all
brothers.
Upper right: Lawrence Deitz,
Coley Deitz, Thad Cowan and
some fine-looking dogs.
To the right: Nelse Deitz and
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The photograph on the top; Front Row: William Thomas Deitz; Alice Deitz; Emory Deitz; Mark
Deitz. Standing: Earl Deitz; Nora Lee Deitz; Ossie Buchanan; Lilie Deitz; Richmond Deitz; Lula
Buchanan; Tolvin Buchanan; Sam Deitz.
The bottom photograph are: Back Row: John Deitz, Bill Tom Deitz; R. N. Deitz; Tom Deitz; Webb
Deitz and Sherman Deitz. Front Row: Hoyle Deitz and Alice Deitz.
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Thank you to JCGS member Lynn Hotaling for the picture and the caption.
The Jackson County Genealogical Society recently presented its 2018 awards. The Daniel Washington Deitz
Memorial Award, presented for service to the JCGS, went to Joe Deitz and The Deitz Family, traditional mountain
musicians who have frequently volunteered their talent to perform at Society events. The Robert Lee and Drusilla
Holden Award, given for service to the study of genealogy, went to Charlie Shuler of Caney Fork, for his"
extensive knowledge and documentation of his family history and genealogy and that of other Caney Fork original
settlers. The Society's Patron Award went to Lambert and Joy Hooper for their work in documenting and funding
the banners that were displayed on Main Street to honor Jackson County veterans who gave their lives in combat.
From left are Deitz Family members Joe Deitz, Delores Deitz and Chrystal Deitz; JCGS President Kenny
Nicholson; Charlie Shuler; and Lambert Hooper. Not pictured are Deitz Family band members Bill Deitz, Linda
Deitz Ledford and Ella Ledford; and Joy Hooper.
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In past issues of JTJ, we shared the draft cards of the eligible men residing in Jackson County. The following is a list of the
men that were inducted into the military. To read; Name of man; age; hometown. Transcribed from records held in North
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Adams, William A.
Adams, William Crawford
Aiken, Eular
Alexander Bowen
Alexander, D. V.
Alexander, John W.
Alexander, Will
Alley, Felix Morris
Allison, Coleman Birch
Allman, Frank
Arlington, Lenore Bruce
Ashe, Alex Elisha
Ashe, James
Ashe, James Elisha
Ashe, John Emanuel
Ashe, Roy Robert
Ashe, Thomas
Ashe, Thomas Walter
Ashe, William Donaldson
Baley, Clyde
Barnes, Hurshal
Barnes, Robert
Battle, John Bascombe
Bennett, Dock
Bentley, Joel
Berry, James R.
Biddix, William Walter
Bigwitch, Charlie
Birch, Melvin Sylvester
Bishop, Hugh Neal
Blakely, Charlie Andrew
Blanton, William Ransom
Bradbum, Chaple
Bradley, Bedford
Bradley, Morgan J.
Bridges, Richmond Pearson
Brooks, Joe Lee Melvin
Brown, Claud
Brown, Robison
Browning, John C.
Bryson, Bascom
Bryson, Harley McDuff
Bryson, Kimsey
Bryson, Samuel Richard
Buchanan, Clyde Davis
Buchanan, Edgar
Buchanan, Garland
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Eastlaporte, N. C.
Eastlaporte, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Rich Mountain, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Kilgo.N.C.
Argura, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Balsam, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Cherokee, N. C.
Willetts, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Wilmot, N. C.
Cherokee, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Argura, N. C.
Argura, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Fall Cliff, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C
Fall Cliff, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
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Buchanan, Rufus
Buchanan, V. C.
Bumgarner, Fred Charles
Bumgarner, Lewis Wilburn
Bumgarner, Roy Carl
Butler, Lacey McDonald
Cabe, Frank A.
Cabe, Walter C.
Cagle, Otho V.
Campbell, Andrew Stover
Cannon, Lewis Henry
Cathey, Benjamin Hamilton
Cathey, Humphrey Posey
Chastain, William
Childers, Carl
Christy, Norman Roberts
Clayton, Ceyman
Cogdill, Edgar S.
Coggins, Lloyd
Coggins, Rector
Coggins, Samuel Edward
Cooper, Arnold
Cope, Andy L.
Cope, Robert Lee
Cotter, David Claire
Cowan, Coleman
Cowan, James Donald
Cowan, Thad
Coward, Dillard
Crawford, George Nelson
Crawford, James Avery
Crawford, James Wilson Lee
Crisp, Lonnie M.
Crow, John T.
Crow, Robert
Crow, Styles T.
Cunningham, Samuel
Cunningham, Severe
Cunningham, W. H.
Daves, Nathan
Davis, George
Deitz, Jake W.
Deitz, Richmond
Dillard, Benjamin Franklin
Dillard, Daniel H.
Dills, Cicero Andrew
Dills, George N.
Dills, Judson Candler
Earley, Randolph
Elders, Candler
Elders, Harley
Elders, Joe
Ellenburg, Travis Melton
Ensley, Oscar
Ensley, Reuben
Evans, George
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Greens Creek, N. C.
Fall Cliff, N.C.
Sylva, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Erastus, N. C.
Balsam, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Balsam, N. C.
Erastus, N. C.
Erastus, N. C.
Fall Cliff, N.C.
Cherokee, N. C.
Addie,N. C.
Willets,N.C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Sylva, N.C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Cowarts, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Addie, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Balsam, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Webster, N.C.
Wilmot, N.C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Greenville, S. C.
Sylva, N.C.
Wilmot, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
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Extine, Harley
Fowler, Jones
Fox, Cail
Fox, Griffin
Fox, Merritt
Fox, Will
Fox, Zollie
Franklin, Elias Raymond
Franks, George
Franks, John Henry
Galloway, Justice B.
Gibbs, Charlie Hampton
Gibbs, William Asbury
Gidney, Landrum Hilliard
Green, Allen
Green, Coleman Lee
Green, Felix Ethel
Green, Grover Cleveland
Green, Jerry
Green, Joseph L.
Green, Lenoire
Green, William Benjamin
Gribble, David C.
Guffey, Charles Eugene
Gunter, Julius
Hall, Jimerson
Hall, John Hurshall
Hall, Norman
Henderson, R. C.
Henry, Elsie McKinley
Hensley, Baxter
Hensley, Isaac
Henson, Lawrence
Henson, Rufus Benjamin
Henson, William Thomas
Higdon, Archalous William
Higdon, Cornelius W.
Hipps, Leonidas Joseph
Hooper, Dillard McKinley
Hooper, Joe
Hooper, Lloyd
Hooper, Orie
Hooper, Ransom E.
Howell, James 0.
Hoyle, Dock Hilliard
Hyatt, Pearly Asbury
Jackson, Walter Henry
Jamison, Ernest William
Jennings, Sam
Jones, Carrie
Jones, Elsie Richard
Jones, Fred W.
Jones, George Washington
Jones, Robert
Jones, Walter L.
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Bessie, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Norton, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Fall Cliff, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Sylva, N.C.
Beta, N. C.
Sylva, N.C.
Whittier, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Greens Creek, N C.
Greens Creek, N. C
Speedwell, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Gay, N.C.
Gay, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Willets, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Addie, N. C.
Webster, N.C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Eastlaporte, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Willets, N. C.
Gay, N.C.
Eastlaporte, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Bessie, N C.
Wilmot, N.C.
Addie, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
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Keener, James Ernest
Keener, Rufus
Kellar, Charles H.
Kellar, William Harry
Key, J. Clyde
Knight, John Percival
Lambert, John Corbett
Ledford, William
Lewis, John Bryson
Littlejohn, Guy
Long, Charles
Long, John Robert
Lusk, Lexton
McCall, James
McCall, Journey
McCall, Lawton
McCall, Ray
McCall, Walter E.
McConnell, Walter Birch
McHan, James
McKay, Jesse Talmadge
McMahan, Baxter
McMahan, Elsie
McMahan, Kelse
McMahan, Lawrence
McMahan, Nelson
Madison, Monro Boiling
Martin, Isaac
Martin, Olvin Herald
Mashburn, Benjamin Harrison
Mashburn, George
Mathis, George Ed
Mathis, Samuel Huston
Medford, Wiley Fincher
Melton, Lambert
Melton, Michel
Melton, Woodford
Messer, Hastin
Messer, James
Messer, James
Messer, Joe
Messer, Wilburn McKinley
Moody, Marion
Moore, Ed
Moore, Frederick
Moore, Tom
Monteith, Charley
Monteith, Hugh Ednie
Monteith, Lawrence
Monteith, Lee
Monteith, Walter
Morgan, John
Mull, Milas
Nation, Jesse
Nations, Claud
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Sylva, N. C.
Willets, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Balsam, N. C.
Cherokee, N. C.
Addie, N. C.
Webster, N.C.
Whittier, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Grimshawe, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Balsam, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Webster, N.C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Beta, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Sylva, N.C.
Willets, N. C.
Addie, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Argura, N. C.
Argura, N. C.
Argura, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
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Erastus, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Webster, N.C.
Webster, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Argura, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Wilmot, N. C.
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Nicholson, Blaine
Nicholson, Eugene F.
Nicholson, Garfield
Norris, Charley
Norris, Harley
Norton, Lem
Norton, Oscar Lee
Owen, John
Owen, McKinley
Pangle, Allen
Pangle, James P.
Pangle, Lunie Lorano
Parker, Albert D.
Parker, Felix Eugene
Parker, Holmes
Parris, Claude Monroe
Parris, Fred Leroy
Phillips, Dombey
Phillips, James
Potts, James Hubert
Powell, Tillman
Pressley, Elliott Cling
Pressley, Harley Bowers
Price, Charles N.
Price, Marion Avery
Queen, Dewitt
Queen, Jasper
Quilliams, Author
Raby, Chester
Reed, Boyd
Reed, Frank Pierce
Rhinehart, Frank Tompkins
Rhinehart, William Jenkins
Rice, Walter E.
Robinson, Cecil Edgar
Robinson, Eldridge Lebo
Robinson, Erastus
Robinson, George
Robinson, James William
Robinson, Judson
Robinson, Oscar
Robinson, Rufus
Robison, Julius
Robison, William Oda
Rogers, James
Rogers, John Ruble
Seago, James Lewis
Seago, Royal G.
Seay, Curtis James
Self, George N.
Shelton, Mitchell
Sherrill, Walter Burke
Smith, John
Stephens, Charlie
Stillwell, Carl Edward
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Cowarts, N. C.
Kilgo, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Bessie, N C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
CuIIowhee, N. C.
Wolf Mountain, N. C.
Wolf Mountain, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Sylva, N.C.
Sylva, N. C.
Rich Mountain, N. C.
Addie, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Cowarts, N. C.
Wolf Mountain, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Balsam, N. C.
Cowarts, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Rich Mountain, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Cashiers, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Willets, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Sylva, N.C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Eastlaporte, N. C.
Sylva N.C.
Webster, N. C.
Wolf Mountain, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Wolf Mountain, N. C.
Cowarts, N. C.
Webster, N.C.
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Stillwell, William Alexander
Suttlemyre, Eli
Sutton, Austin
Sutton, Corbett
Sutton, David
Sutton, E. Clinton
Sutton, George
Sutton, Homer
Sutton, Raymond Ulysses
Sutton, Walter
Talent, Dorrence Marcellus
Tatham, Will
Taylor, Hansel Howell
Teague, Perry Jackson
Teleski, Jesse
Tilley, Charles Osborn
Tioneeta, Arneach
Tramper, Ammons
Turpin, Lyle Jones
Varner, Thaddeus Teague
Ward, Homer
Ward, John Hardy
Warren, Lee
Warren, Walter Dean
Watson, Grover
Watson, Louie
Watson, Vaughn Bryson
Watson, Zebulon
Webb, William B.
Wike, Frank Witcher
Wike, John Marvin
Wike, Milas
Wikle, Jason
Wikle, Pearson
Wilkes, John A.
Wilky, George R.
Williams, John Moore
Wilson, Coleman
Womack, Homer
Wood, Crawford
Wood, Demos
Wood, Edward
Wood, John L.
Wood, William B.
Woodard, Loranza
Woodard, Mat
Woodard, Oscar
Woodard, Sam
Woodring, William Walter
Woods, Jerry Manuel
Wyatt, Garland
Young, Anderson
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Webster, N. C.
Wilmot, N.C.
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Dillsboro, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Sylva, N.C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Webster, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Speedwell, N. C.
Cherokee, N. C.
Cherokee, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Wilmot, N. C.
Whittier, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Bessie, N. C.
Erastus, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Bessie, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Sapphire, N. C.
Eastlaporte, N. C.
Eastlaporte, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Barkers Creek, N. C.
Glenville, N. C.
Dillsboro, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Wolf Mountain, N. C.
Wolf Mountain, N. C.
Cowarts, N. C.
Cowarts, N. C.
Cowarts, N. C.
Norton, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Gay, N. C.
Greens Creek, N. C.
Tuckaseigee, N. C.
Sylva, N. C.
Wilmot, N.C.
Glenville, N. C.
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On November 9,2018, Jackson County Genealogical Society lost one of our members, Deanna Gibson Roles.
What made her stand out is her dedication to the genealogy of the people in Western North Carolina. She
volunteered at several Genealogical Societies in Western North Carolina. She was instrumental is forming the First
Families of Buncombe. She was the web master for our society and several others. She was always in our office on
Fridays volunteering her time and talent to helping others.
She will be missed by many. But we do envy her to a certain extent, for now she has found all those missing
relatives, broken the brick walls and answered the countless questions.
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Deanne Gibson Roles, 71, of Franklin passed away Friday, November 9,2018.
Born in Buncombe County on June 28, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Paul Joseph
Gibson and Helen Louise Edwards Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her sister, Janet Gibson Becker of Silver Spring, MD. Deanne graduated from
Western Carolina University with a degree in Chemistry and worked as a Chemist for BASF
in Enka, NC. She was a member of Sylva-Webster Class of 1965; Macon, Jackson, Swain,
Buncombe, and Madison Genealogy Societies; and the North Carolina Genealogy Society
(she loved to attend the NC conferences and was a presenter at times).
She is survived by her children, Wendy Awald (Stephen) of Hendersonville, Heidi Daniels
of Franklin, and Chris Roles (Norma) of Concord, CA; five grandchildren, Caice Roles of
New Jersey, Shelton Freeman of Franklin, Sawyer Awald of Hendersonville, Conner
Awald of Hendersonville, and Elias Roles of Concord, CA; brother-in-law, Perry Becker of
Maryland; and nieces, Lauren Becker and Caroline Becker Silva, both of Maryland.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, November 13 in the Chapel of Macon
Funeral Home. Rev. Vic Greene and Rev. Janet Greene will officiate. Burial will be in the
Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com
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[Key to reading the following: Name of deceased; Date of birth; Place of birth; 1949 date of death; Father's name; Father's place
of birth; Mother's name; Mother's place of birth; Informant's name; Informant's address; Cemetery. Abstracted by Sanji Talley
Watson in the Jackson County Register of Deeds Office 2019.]
Barkers Creek
Carter, Thomas Lee; 30 May 1923; Jackson Co.; 24 May; Claxton Carter; ng; Nellie Robinson; ng; Mrs. Nellie
Carter; Dillsboro; Franklin
McAlhaney, Lloyd Franklin; 29 Apr 1904; SC; 2 Apr; H. F. McAlhaney; ng; Lilly Bishop; ng; Mrs. L. F.
McAlhaney; Cherokee; (Near Hampton, SC)
Canada
Ashe, James B.; 11 May 1949; Argura; 11 May; Virgil Ashe; Jackson Co.; Hulda Golden; Jackson Co.; Grover
Wilks, MD; Sylva; Tuckaseigee
Brown, Bobbie Eugene; 12 Nov
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