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Benjamin B. Brock Letter : May 8, 1865
No full textBenjamin states that he has just returned to Jackson, Michigan, and will head home as soon as he receives his pay
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : October 14, 1862
No full textBenjamin states that he has not received his pay yet and he is unsure of when his regiment will be sent out on duty. He is now a part of the 26th Michigan Infantry stationed in Jackson, Michigan
Maynard Jackson and Benjamin Mays, February 1, 1974
No full textMayor Jackson and Dr. Benjamin Mays during the unveiling of the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Georgia State Capitol in 1974. Mays was the distinguished president of Morehouse College from 1940 to 1967. Jackson served as a trustee of Morehouse College for nearly three decades. He was also a member of the board of trustees at Atlanta University and Spelman College
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : December 1862 (Camp Casey)
No full textBenjamin is writing from Camp Casey in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of the Washington D.C. He describes the devastation he witnessed in along the road from the First and Second Mannasses. He then retraces his regiment's march eastward once they left Jackson, Michigan
Journeys Through Jackson 1997 Vol.07 No.11-12
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Vice Presidents ." Barbara W. Dooley
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
Our web page has been updated and changed around be sure to check it out!
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
Set aside Sunday, September 18, 2016 2-4 pm
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
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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
Hall, E
Dr. Benjamin Hooks with Helen Burns Jackson
No full textDr. Benjamin Hooks with Helen Burns Jackson, mother of Jesse Jackson.https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-0445-hooks-gallery1/1243/thumbnail.jp
Dr. Benjamin Hooks with Jesse Jackson
No full textDr. Benjamin Hooks with Jesse Jackson and two women at a formal event.https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-0445-hooks-gallery1/1347/thumbnail.jp
J.C. Painter letter to Benjamin Lundy
No full textLetter from J.E. Painter to (presumably) Benjamin Lundy, answering a request for information about the history and operations of the Underground Railroad. Letter includes details of a story of an ex-slave transported on the Underground Railroad through Ohio and stories of the plight of other fugitive slaves crossing the Ohio River.
Benjamin Lundy (1789-1839) was a prominent Quaker abolitionist best known for his development of abolitionist periodicals. His "Genius of Universal Emancipation" was first published in 1821 from his home in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, and enjoyed a wide circulation across the antebellum United States. In the 1820s, the young William Lloyd Garrison came to work for The Genius. Benjamin Lundy traveled widely seeking subscriptions to The Genius, giving talks about the anti-slavery movement, and observing and documenting the conditions of enslaved people across the Americas. He was also involved in the establishment of freed slave colonies in Mexico
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