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Journeys Through Jackson 1997 Vol.07 No.11-12
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vice Presidents Betty P. Foti
Sharon B. Carnes
Secretary Lynn Allen
Treasurer ; David C. Frizzell
Librarian Dorris D. Beck
Office Manager Ruth C. Shuler
Computer Coordinators BUI Bishop
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
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From the Editor
Far too often we begin this editorial column by admitting to some egregious mistake or some ,
inexcusable tardiness, but this one may top them aU. A typo last time resulted in aU of the pagination being
10 pages off the numbers that they should have been. We saw it - two months later - as we started to insert
page numbers in this issue. Mea culpa, mea culpa.
Regardless of the page numbers, we have an outstanding, if brief, lineup of reading for our members
this time. The Absalom Davis papers shared by Ocie Stinnett and Sue Frady are extraordinary, and we hope
to be able to revisit this source in the future. Enjoy the next segment of the detective work of Dennis Estes as
he lays claim to Jackson County roots, and see some of the Middleton heritage of Lynda Ensley Webster in
her John Middleton descendancy. As always, we share great old pictures of Jackson Countians as well. In
keeping with our custom, we publish our membership list for 2001 in this issue.
In this most important of holiday seasons, give thanks for the Gift of two miUenia ago, offer a prayer
for our nation and its leaders, and spend aU of the time possible with those you love. To quote St. Francis,
it is in giving that we receive. May aU of our JCGS members receive every blessing.
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Query, Expressions of Sympathy, and Correction 171
JCGS Photo Album .. 172 - 1 7 4
The Absalom Davis Papers .. * ». 175 - 1 7 8
The Journey of Dennis Estes 179 - 1 8 4
Descendants of John Middleton 185 - 1 8 9
JCGS Library Acquisitions....... .......................................................—......................190
Items For Sale by JCGS 190
1950 Jackson County Death Certificates, M - Y 191 - 192
JCGS Membership List for 2001 193 - 201
Continuations 202
Index 203-204
Query
JCGS member Trudy Adams (2140 Marion St. Birmingham, AL 35226) seeks
information on the mother of Martha Coward, who was married to Levi Brown. Does anyone
know her name? This lady would have been the grandmother of John Nelson Hunter. It is
thought that Martha's mother was the oldest daughter of Jonathan Coward, Sr. and Martha
Hutson. In the 1800 census of Pendleton District, SC, they had two females under 5. One was
their daughter Nancy, who was bom in 1800 and was the mother of Jason Coward Chastain.
We have never been able to find out the given name of the oldest girl. If you can help, send a
response to Trudy at the address above, or e-mail trudvhadams(Staol.com with your answer.
In Sympathy
Several members of the Society have recendy been affected by the loss of loved ones.
We offer our sincere sympathy to Helen Wood, Michael and Angela Wood, Betty Foxx, and
Denise Haney. Words do not easily convey these kinds of thoughts, but we wish you the very
best as you consider the many memories that you hold near to your hearts.
Correction
JCGS member Gary PhiUips sends along an addition to his PhiUips fanuly pubUshed in
the last issue. He had inadvertently omitted Beulah Ethel Crawford from the family of Rebecca
Emiline PhiUips and John Lee Crawford. Beulah Ethel married Spnrgeon Stephens.
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[Ed. The photographs on these two pages were submitted by JCGS member Ocie Stinnett. She explains the pictures
as Katie Sutton Messer and all of her children. Ocie credits Joe and Ireta Bradley of Wilmot for the picture of
Harrison Messer, Helen Gunter Toler of Arimo, Idaho for the pictures of Katie and Margaret Jane Messer
Gunter, and Janet Jones of Barker's Creek for Josephine Messer Gunter's photo.]
Katie Sutton Messer
wife of Henry Messer
Artie Messer Ashe
Rachel Angeiine Messer Davis Harrison Messer
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Cynthia Melvina Messer Margaret Jane Messer Gunter
Josephine Messer g~ct,n Te- r* Johnny & Jimmy Messer
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[Ed. The photographs below are submitted by JCGS member Bill Crawford, courtesy of Anna Moore Awald. The
photos show that Caney Fork gentleman known as Cotton Tom Hooper. The first, obviously, also includes his wife.]
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T h e A b s a l o m J . D a v i s P a p e r s
[Ed. This article is a perfect example of one thing in genealogy leading to another, and another, and so on until it
reaches its logical conclusion in these pages. JCGS member Ocie Stinnett called one evening, saying that Mack
Sutton had "scooped" her on a picture that he had shared in JTJ, and would we be interested in publishing photographs
of other members of the particular family? After agreeing that it was an excellent idea, Ocie then mentioned that she
would be visiting a cousin in Jackson County, whereupon we agreed to pick up the pictures there and take a look at the
other materials in the cousin's possession. The cousin turned out to be Mrs. Sue Frady of the Little Savannah
Community, who graciously shared this collection of loose papers that belonged to her mother and back through the
generations to Absalom J. Davis. This kind of material is a windfall for an editor, who is chomping at the bit to see
even more of the papers and photographs. We believe you will agree that this one is special in the way that the Turpin
Box proved to be in these pages some years ago.]
Business L e d g e r . . . Account of J o h n P a r r i s Beginning 2 J u l y 1860
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July 2
July 27
Sep 24
1861
Feb
May 29
Oct 19
Oct 25
1862
Marl
Mar 31
April 16
April 21
April 30
June 16
June 21
Aug 26
Sept 3
Oct 13
Oct 23
Dec 11
Dec 13
1863
(no date)
April 4
April 18
April 22
April 29
May 11
1 horse shod
1 horse shod
1 plow sharped
2 plows laid (?) & 2 hoes made
1 mattock & 2 iron wedges sharped
1 plow laid & 1 sharped
1 plow laid & 1 horse shod
2 plows laid
1 horse shod
1 plow made 1 mattock steeled & 4 steeples
home irons mended & 6 links & irons put on singletree
1 plow laid
1 horse shod 3 old shoes found
1 plow sharped & 1 mattock sharped
1 plow upset
1 plow sharped'
1 horse shod
1 horse shod
1 horse shod
1 plow laid
1 plow made
1 horse shod
Cr to 38 lbs of pork
1 mattock welded
1 plow sharped chains mended
1 hoe ribeted
1 horse shod
1 mattock laid with iron & steel
1 frison (?) welded & bridle bits mended
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[ED. This is an incomplete Ust of this page. Each page in the ledger is given over to someone
from the Scotts Creek area of Jackson County. Davis kept scrupulous records, obviously.]
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A Nineteenth Century Funeral Bill
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Bill bought of Spake & WUson for burial of Mrs. DUls
10 yds Alpocin
15 ydsBleching
1 box tacks
hose
1 tuck comb
2 spool cottons
1 pair gloves
1 yd gingham
1 coffin
6.00
2.25
.10
.30
.15
.20
.20
.20
1.50
10.90
This is to certify that John DiUs has given his note to Spake and WUson for ten dollars, the amt.
Due to them for funeral expenses from Elizabeth Dills Dec'd, this April 2,1877
Of Leatherman & HaU
1 Pair Shoes
coffin hinges
1 doz. (illegible)
2 doz. Small (ditto)
Vi yd Barbnet
/s/L.C.Hall
2.40
.80
.25
.20
.20
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[Ed. The above is fascinating for several reasons. First, the identity of the deceased, Mrs.
Elizabeth DiUs: This lady, elderly at her death in the mid - 1870's, was the mother-in-law of
Absalom Davis, who was married to her daughter Didama. Second, she was the wife of Peter
Dills, and we published a descendancy of this couple in one of our 2000 issues. Third, she was
one of the daughters of David and Mary Morrow Parris. Fourth, she is the ancestress of several
JCGS members, including Ocie Stinnett, Brian McMahan, and Cance Carnes. Fifth, she is an
aunt (with several "greats" added) to numerous JCGS members. In addition to her identity, we
are also interested in the prices of goods. FinaUy, we need to mention the word misspelled as
"alpocin" above. We had to search for this one, but Mrs. Ginny Welsh of the Little Savannah
community shared a fabric dictionary with us, giving us the word "alepine," an English fabric of
silk and worsted, used in mourning.]
Absalom Davis Civil War Exemption
Exemption granted under Forms, Nos. 12 and 4
A J Davis Webster NC Sep 1st 1863
Is hereby exempt from mUitary duty, by reason of being in the employ of J B AUen as miller
When he ceases to be employed as such, this exemption is hereby declared void.
/ s / DC Pearson Captain and Enrolling Officer for 10th Cong Dist y
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A Letter to Absalom Davis
Webster, N.C.
May 8th 1880
Mr. A Davis
Dear Sir
When I sent you word to have my waggon done if you would conveniently against the time you
agreed do not be in any push about it So you have it done by the middle of June it will answer
my purpose use your pleasure about having it done prompt or not aU I want is to have it by fall
business and shal expect to get you to iron it for me after com is layed by
RespectifuUy
J.R. Frizzell
Birth Dates From the Absalom Davis Ledger
Hannah E.E. Davis Nov 27 day AD 1850
John P. Davis February 25 day 1852
Mary Jane Davis October 16 1854
Marthy T. Davis August 26 1856
Harriet T. Davis February 9 1858
George J. Davis April 13 1860
Sary Mariah Davis December 11 1861
Emly Davis April 5 1864
Infant (Clarinda) Davis July 13 1868
A.J. Davis July 5 day 1827
[Ed. The above is transcribed from what was presumably Absalom Davis' own handwriting in the
ledger. It is on the same level, evidence - wise, as a family Bible. The first nine dates are those
of children of Davis and Didama DUls Davis. The final one is his own birthdate.]
Absalom Davis Loyalty Oath
I, Absalom J. Davis, of Jackson County, State of North Carolina, do solemnly swear or affirm in
presence of Almighty God, that I wiU henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; and that I will, in like
manner, abide by and faithfuUy support all laws and proclamations which have been made during
the existing rebelUon with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God.
Is/ Absalom J Davis
Sworn and subscribed to this 5_day of September A.D., 1865, before (Isl) A.D. Cathey. J.P.
It is hereby certified that the above is a true copy of the original oath taken and ..subscribed by
Absalom J Davis
Is/ A D Cathev. J.P.
/s/E.D. Brendle. J.P.
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A Home Guard Commission in the Davis Papers
The State of North Carolina
To Hugh A. Parker
Of Jackson County, Greeting:
We, reposing special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor and miUtary skill, do
hereby commission you First Lieutenant of the Caney Fork Company of the 113th Regiment, of
the 28^ Brigade, North Carolina MiUtia, and we do hereby vest you with the authority
appertaining to said office, to the end that you may promptly and dihgently perform its duties, as
prescribed by law; in the discharge of which aU officers and soldiers under your command are
required to yield you obedience.
In Witness Whereof, Henry T. Clark, Speaker of the Senate, ex-officio our Governor, Captain -
General and Commander-in-Chief, hath signed these presents, and caused our Great Seal to be
affixed thereto.
Done at the City of Raleigh on the 19^ day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight
hundred and sixty-two, and in the Eighty-sixth year of our Independence.
Isl Henrv T. Clark
Isl P Cowper. Private Secretary
Miscellaneous Items in the Davis Papers
Rec'd of Absalom Davis Two Dollars & ninety Three cts in full of his Book Act up to Is' Jany
1852 this the 26th day of March 1852
Isl D G Bryson
On or against the 15th day of April A.D. 1868 I promise to pay James Buchanan thirty one 75/100
doUars as part payment for land this day bought of him, with interest (Ulegible) value received
This Oct 30th 1867
Attest
Isl J Ramsey Dills
one day after date I promise to pay James Queen twenty Dollars it being for vallue received of
him as witness my hand and seal this May the 31st day Ad 1869
Isl Absalom (paper torn)
[Ed. The papers also include a statement (on letterhead) from Enloe & Chace(?) in DUlsboro, j
dated May 9, 1892, charging $8.49 for a burial outfit and 10 cents for Vi gallon of oU.]
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T h e J o u r n e y o f D e n n i s E s t e s
[Ed. We continue in this issue with the narrative of JCGS member Dennis Estes.]
Let's look at the clues for the placement of John Franklin Estes in the Dolphus and Jane
Estes family.
1. John Franklin Estes' death certificate Usts Ervin as his father. Dolphus Ervin Estes is the
only Ervin in the area, including surrounding counties.
2. Olene Estes Lantis, a granddaughter of John Franklin Estes, remembers asking her
grandfather who his father was, and he replied "Ervin, and his Daddy "was Tom."
Dolphus Ervin is the son of Thomas Estes. Another clue that fits.
3. John Franklin Estes names his first-bom son WUUam Dolphus Estes.
4. S. Estes (Sallie) Sarah A. Estes marries a George W. Green. Olene knew that SalUe
Green was her grandfather's sister. George and SaUie Green and John and Laura Estes
lived close together in the Greens Creek area of Jackson County and later in Swain
County. Land records show that they bought and sold property from and to each other.
George and Sallie Estes Green's eldest son. WUUam Thomas Green, marries John and
Laura Estes' daughter Mary Magdalene (Maggie) Estes. There is no doubt that Sallie and
John were brother and sister. Several members of John Franklin Estes' fanuly that are
still Uving aU said the same thing when describing this family. SaUie names one of her
children Dolphus, and one of them Ervin.
5. The Estes family from Deep Creek, Swain County, are descendants of WiUiam M. Estes.
This WUUam is a brother to Dolphus. Olene remembers her father, Fred Estes, taking her
and two of her sisters to stay there when they had to have their tonsils out. Buel
Anthony, a great grandson of John Franklin Estes by way of Minnie Estes Green,
remembers being told that the Estes family of Deep Creek were their cousins.
6. Jesse E. Estes, the younger brother to Dolphus, has a daughter named Samantha.
Samantha Estes marries Christopher C. Brooks. The first-bom of that union is Lula
Brooks. Lula marries John Franklin Estes' son John Wesley. Children from this
marriage remember their grandmother and aunts on their mother's side tell of John
Franklin coming to Uve with them when he was just a boy. They said something bad had
happened in his family.
7. The TVA removal records for Hyde Cemetery in Swain County show Ervin Estes and
John Franklin Estes to be buried in the same area. Approval for moving Ervin comes
from Fred Estes, Usted as grandson. Fred is John Franklin Estes' youngest son. Fred also
gives approval for the moving of his father and mother. Olene Lantis Estes remembers
walking through the Hyde Cemetery with her grandfather and his pointing out graves of
family members. She remembers his pointing out his father's grave and the grave of a
sister.
Now, how to explain the mysterious "T" in the 1860 census. A look at the naming
patterns in this family gives a logical explanation. The most numerous name passed down in
this family is William. I am not able to prove it yet, but I believe that Thomas was probably
WUUam Thomas Estes. WiUiam shows I the next generation as WUliam M. Estes, younger
brother of Dolphus Ervin Estes.
In the next generation, Dolphus names his eldest son WUUam L.F. Estes. Nancy names
her first son WUUam. Dorcas names eldest son WUUam T. (for Thomas) and her next son
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Dolphus Ervin, aqnd Jesse E. names his eldest son WiUiam Wesley. All of Thomas' children
name a child WiUiam. I noticed as I researched the material from this area that many times v__y
the middle name was used as a given name. In the next generation, the name continues, with
SaUie Estes Green naming her eldest son WUUam Thomas Green, and John Franklin Estes
naming his son WiUiam Dolphus. This name continues in the other families as well.
Another unusual thing occurs in this family. We first notice it with Dolphus' eldest son,
named WiUiam L.F. Note the three names before the last name. In the 1860 census he shows
just as "L." John Franklin Estes names at least his first three chUdren with multiple names.
WUliam Dolphus is WUUam Dolphus Alkeney Mermun Estes, Callie was LUlie Caledonia
Sarah Jane Estes, and Asbury was James Jacob Asbury Astin Estes.
With multiple names being somewhat common in this family, and with Thomas being the
name used by the living patriarch of this family, it would not be out of line to expect that
John Franklin Estes would have an additional name as well. I believe that he was Thomas
John Franklin Estes, or some arrangement thereof. Hence the initial "T" in the 1860 census.
Everything else fits for John Franklin to be the second child bom to Dolphus and Jane Estes.
John Franklin even names his eldest daughter Jane.
It is a mystery what happens to the Dolphus and Jane Estes family in the 1860's. It
appears that Jane is Ul, because the family is living with her brother in the summer of 1860.
In 1866, Dolphus appears to marry again, this time to Amanda PanneU. In the 1870 census,
only two of the children are apparent at first glance. Jesse was Uving with Elijah Stiles, and
Margaret was living with John CogdUl. WUliam L.F. marries for the first time in 1869, so he
would be listed as head of household. That leaves John Franklin, Sarah W., and Rebecca.
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We know from family history passed down orally that John Franklin Estes Uved with his
uncle Jesse in the late 1860's. A closer look at Jesse's family in 1870 might show John as an
18-year old. It is possible that he is on his own by 1870. He marries 3 years later. I believe
that a closer look at related families may show the whereabouts of Sarah, Rebecca, and W. as
well. It boUs down to that this is the only family that fits what information we have on John
Franklin Estes, meaning that his parents would have to be Dolphus Ervin and Jane Stiles
Estes. (I was stiU looking to prove it.)
My third trip to Western North Carolina was taken in the summer of 1998. During this
trip I expanded my search area. I used this trip to estabUsh more relationships with folks I
was meeting in the Western North Carolina area. I also expanded my search into Buncombe
and Haywood Counties. I was able to confirm some information and found one new item of
information to work on.
While searching through some 1870 census records, I found what appear to be the "lost"
children of Dolphus and Jane. I am stUl working to confirm this information. If these are
indeed Dolphus' chUdren, then this finding would seem to strengthen the idea that something
happened first to Jane, since Dolphus had remarried in April of 1866, and then to Dolphus
himself. Family oral history indicates that "something bad" happened to the parents of this
family. Perhaps continued research wUl lead us to discover what happened.
During this trip I spent some time in the Buncombe County Court House and at the Old
Buncombe Genealogical Society Library. While searching through the old records, I
discovered an entry in the 1820 Haywood County census for a Micajah Estridge. Estridge, Ky
Estes, Eastes, and Estis are aU speUing that have been used to describe our family. In one
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legal document from Swain County, WiUiam Estes has his name spelled Estridge and Estes
on the same document.
It was exciting to be able to place another potential Estes in the local vicinity. As I
continued to research I made an even greater discovery. Micajah Estridge sold property in
1820, land that appears to be on upper Scotts Creek. Thomas Eastes/Estes moves to that
same area in 1820. Coincidence? Maybe, but I don't think so. I also found a Usting in the
legal proceedings for the 1790's in Wilkes County for a Micajah Estridge son of one Nancy
Estridge. (Remem
Nora K. Chadwick, Kenneth H. Jackson, Peter Hunter Blair, Bertram Colgrave, Bruce Dickins, J. and H. Taylor, Christopher Brooke. Celts and Saxons, Studies in the early British Border. Cambridge University Press, 1963
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Nora K. Chadwick, Kenneth H. Jackson, Peter Hunter Blair, Bertram Colgrave, Bruce Dickins, J. and H. Taylor, Christopher Brooke. Celts and Saxons, Studies in the early British Border. Cambridge University Press, 1963
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JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2002 Officers
President Dorris D. Beck
Vice President L. Roy Shuler
Secretary Lynn AUen
Treasurer David C. Frizzell
Librarian Dorris D. Beck
Office Manager Peggy Q. Mason
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 mat 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
In 2001, when we first pubUshed a Patriot issue, we were late with pubUcation, and the tragedy of
September 11 had already happened when members received their journals. Almost a year later, we are stiU
shocked and angry, but we are as resolved as ever that ignorance wiU not prevail.
We are glad to present another Patriot issue this summer. In these pages, members wUl find
contributions from no fewer than sixteen persons, fourteen of them Society members. How appreciative we
are of their efforts! A few of the places in this issue might evoke tears, some wttl surely lead to smttes and fond
memories, but aU are meant to honor those men and women who have sacrificed for aU of us.
WhUe one of our most precious legacies as Americans is the freedom to disagree with poUcies, with
poUticians, and even with wars, we should not disagree that those persons who have served our country should
hold a place of honor. Enjoy the issue, and as always, your comments serve to make it better.
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Dedication....................
Jennings Photograph..,
Burke County Tories...
Turpin Photographs.-.,
Wood Photograph........
Sutton CivU W a r Letters.
World War I Era...Materials at the National Archives.
World War I Era...Examples of Draft Registration......
World War I Era...Rhinehart Interview.........................
World War I I Era...Letters in the Ensley Family..........
World War I I E r a . . .Mincey Interview ............................
World War I I Era...Hoopers To Host Reunion.,
World War H Era...Wilson Photograph
Patriots in the Famfly of JCGS Member Betty Painter Foti
Patriots in the FamUy of JCGS Member Mary Rhinehart Shook......................
Patriots in the FamUy of JCGS Member Marie Powell Treadway....................
Veterans of Early Wars in Jackson County Cemeteries........................... .....
Brown Obituary .................»m......MM..M...„.........M...„.....................m.....................
Patriots in the Family of JCGS Member Louise Brooks Snyder and a Salute..
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As "Taps" brings to a close the final earthly chapter in the book of a quietly heroic life, we again
stand in awe of the contributions and accomplishments of our veterans. With gratitude, we dedicate
this Patriot issue to the memory of JCGS member Carl FrizzeU. Our Mend, we shaU miss you, but
we are firm in our convictions that after this final battle, an eternal peace is yours. Carl Kellie
FrizzeU: 24 May 1922 - 3 July 2002 (World War n , United States Army, 205th Battalion, Anti-
Aircraft)
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In the September - October 1998 issue of Journeys Through Jackson, we pubUshed the
Revolutionary War Pension File of James Jennings. We apologize to the membership of the
Society if the photograph above seems self - serving, but it shows your Editor at the grave
of Jennings in Madison County. (Picture made and submitted by Rick Frizzell January
2002.) According to his file, Jennings was born 14 Feb 1857 in Buckingham County,
Virginia. He served in the battles at Brandywine, Germantown, Princeton, and Trenton.
After the war, he moved to Surry County, North Carolina, where he married Charity
Burch. After her death, he was subsequently married to Hannah Martin. From his first
marriage, he was the father of two sons, one of whom Uved in Macon County and is the
ancestor of a large fanuly, and a daughter Charity, who married WUUam Cockerham of
Surry County and who Uved at the Big Spring (near Wilmot) in Jackson County. Charity
Jennings Cockerham was the ancestress of another large famtty who include a dozen or
more JCGS members. James Jennings died 4 December 1837. He is the editor's fifth great
- grandfather, through his daughter Charity Jennings Cockerham, her son John Burch
Cockerham, his daughter Brunetta Cockerham Wilson, her daughter Sarah Wilson
Norman, her son James Edward Norman, and his daughter Hazel Norman Crawford.
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A m e r i c a n R e v o l u t i o n a r y W a r E r a . . . L i t i g a t i o n A g a i n s t
B u r k e C o u n t y T o r i e s
[Ed. Although we do not know the final outcome of all of this proceeding, the list of names alone is worth our
publication, simply because of the importance of Burke County as a parent county to so many of the counties in the
mountains of Norm Carolina. Submitted by JCGS member Rick Frizzell from research in the North Carolina State
Archives January 2002.]
Burke County The State of North Carolina
To the Sheriff of the County aforesd Greeting
Whereas an Inquisition of High Treason Felony a Forfeitur of Estate against sundry persons
hereafter named hath been formed and presented by the Grand Jury for the body of the said
County of Burke to the County Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions for the Same
County...willing that what is Right and Just should be done in the premises, Do therefore
Command you that you make known to
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Abraham Fleming
Isaac Martin
Shadrach Inman
Tho Young
Charles McPeters
Veazy Husbands
Tho Whitson
Joseph Murry
Joseph Holt
Jno Murry
Jeremiah Clarke
Alexander Clarke
Matthew Sharp
James Wilson
Wm Baldwin
Joshua Baldwin
Jno Baldwin
Elisha Baldwin
Jacob Baldwin
Jno Grider
Spencer WUson
John Simpson
Abraham Hofshaw
Joshua Murry
David Murry
Tho Simpson
Paschal Eastis
Jacob Beck
Joseph McPeters
Jonathan McPeters
Chas Coker
Wm Coker
Chas Smith
Abraham Little
Jno Deal
Robert PoweU
JohnOrr
Jacob Surdemire
John Dement
Tho Brannon
WmGray
Nathal Burchfield
Robert Pepper
Gidion Gilbert
Jonathan Gilbert
Martin Shuford
Jno Shuford
Jacob Shuford
Martin Burks
John Burks
James Burks
Joseph Johnson
Nimrod Shinalt
Thomas Martin
Henry Stoner
George MUler
Jacob Rynehart Jr.
Jacob Rynehart Sr.
Cunrod Rynehart
John Stemy (?) Jr.
Martin Coulter Senr
Martin Coulter Jr
PhUip Coulter
George Icard
Tho Low
Henry Mcleroy
Jonathan Robison
David Hudson
Henry Ashebranner
Leonard Patterson
Nicholas Fry Jr
Christopher Rider
Andrew Poldoson
Joshua Hawes (Hawn?)
Jacob Cottoner Jr
Danl Shuford
Peter Fry
George Whitely
David Douglas
Joshua Young
Levi Evans
John Dudley (?)
John Baker
Jehu Baker
Moses Baker
WmOrr
Dimion Baker
Peter Holt
Joseph Step
Chas Eastis
Sam Kellum
Christian Isom
Lazarius Philips
Blake Pearcy
Stephen Pearcy
Chas BaUow
Wm BaUow
Birney Caps
John SaUy
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Wm Clarke
John Summers
Michael Hart
John Gibbs
Jacob Summy
John Connerly
George Sealy
Gilliam Harris
Sam Brown
John Fortenberry
Richard Gibbs
Robert Orr
Edward Constant
Richard Stringfield
Thomas Pearson
John Jeffers
Adam Smith
David Thompson
David Nelson
John Bradshaw
Wm James
John Pearson
Michael Pearson
James Barnes
Ezekiel Stringfield
Edward Leatherwood
DanlGowin
Hezekiah Hyatt
Greenberry WUson
John Sally
Thomas Brown
Wm Morris
Thomas Raybom
Andrew McClure
John WUson
David McCracking
Robert Roseberry
David WUUams
Wm Lewis
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That they and each of them be and appear before the Justices of said court at the
courthouse in Burke on the third Monday in Janry next then and there to answer the sd Inquisition
High Treason Felony of Forfeiture, found against these and each of these and to Show cause if
any they have why they respectively Should not forfeit their Property both real and personal to
the WUl of the pubUck according to Act of Assembly in such case made of provision; And why
final Judgement against those for the same should not be extended in the same Court on the
Inquisition aforsd, And this they shaU in no wise Omit under the pain and penelties that ShaU
Ensue thereon. Witness Alexander Erwin of our said Court at Office third Monday in October
Anno Domini 1782 and Seventh year of our independence
Isl Wm Erwin by Alex. Erwin Clk
[Ed. The litigation documents also list the witnesses called for each of the accused (with one
page missing). Since the State had called its own witnesses against these "disaffected," as one
document caUs them, we suppose that the witnesses Usted by each "Tory's"name are those
attesting to the good character and actual behavior of the accused. One cannot help but wonder
if some of those cited to appear were the victims of jealous neighbors, malicious gossip, and the
high emotions of a time of crisis. As stated before, we do not know the final outcome of these
proceedings, but a follow up on any of the accused and their eventual guUt or vindication would
be welcome.]
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A m e r i c a n C i v i l W a r E r a . . . T u r p i n P h o t o g r a p h s
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Above, two of the sons of James HoUand Turpin and Jane Messer Turpin. On the left is
James, who was born in 1837 and who died at MechanicsvUle 26 J u n 1862. At right is
Henry Allen, born in 1841, and who died at Johnson's Island 15 Jan 1863. Both had
entered Confederate service 27 Apr 1861. Photographs and factual information courtesy of
Jometa Medford, who is a great - great granddaughter of James Holland Turpin.
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A m e r i c a n C i v i l W a r E r a . . . P h o t o g r a p h o f J a m e s
M a d i s o n W o o d y
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The photograph above is of James Madison ("Cane") Wood, another CivU War veteran,
made at Quinlandtown when Wood was age 98. Born in 1845 on Caney Fork, he moved to
Quinlandtown in 1902, and Uved until 1945. His brothers were Jack, Jerry, Thad, Mai, and
Hamilton Wood, the latter three of whom were also in the CivU War. James Madison
Wood is buried at Rocky Branch Cemetery on Allen's Creek in Haywood County. For
those members who are unfamUiar with the place names, Quinlandtown was a logging
community at the head of Allen's Creek. Photograph and factual information submitted by
JCGS member Vee Jones.
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S u t t o n C i v i l W a r L e t t e rs
[Ed. In some past issues of Journeys Through Jackson, we have published letters from the sons of David Sutton. Of
the three 'fighting in Virginia, son John would live the longest, and would write many letters home. We continue with
-these letters here with another thanks to submitter JCGS member Betty Qneen Monteith.]
Camp near Richmond Va
May the 22,1862
Dear Father
I this morning seat myself to write you a few lines to let you know that I am weU at this
time and hoping the few lines may reach you aU weU, if it ever git there. I can inform you, we
ain't been in nare fight yet, but don't know how soon. I think myself, mis wUl be deciding fight
between the South and North. The force of our men from Weldon to Petersburg and from
Petersburg to Richmond, the men is to numerous to talk about. I can say to you, we are in camps
in about three miles from Richmond. I was in Richmond yesterday on some business, and I do
think I saw two thousand men at one site on main street. And I could see three or four miles up
and down the street an was aU over the city that way. Thest a working ahve with soldiers an they
are about that thick for ten mUes around Richmond. You may know the number of men in that
city, the is of men that dies in Richmond a day is about fifty. Right close to where we are
camped at one graveyard, the was forty men buried in one day. We are a looking for the big
battle of Richmond to come off ever day. When ever that battle come off, it wiU be the biggest
battle that ever has been read of. They have drawn their line of battle in a short distance from
Richmond to Petersburg. A straight line across. We have feU back from water. They can't come
at us with their gun boats. If they ever come now, they come on land an that is the way we want
to meet them. Ever time we get a clue at them on land, we and them nods. As we come on from
Yorktown, General Hood's brigade and Colonel Hampton's brigade got them on land and
Colonel Hampton hoUered "charge bayonet" and they flew like wild turkey. They can't stand the
point of the bayonet. I can tell you we have travel about three hunder miles since I got back to
the regiment, an now I think the thing wiU be decided before we travel much more. I have stack
up to it all like a ram buck. Thanks God for hit.
We are a drawing our portion of money here. That is the money due us when we first
left. I will first have brothers James and SUas money drawn and sent to un by the first safe hand.
The wiU draw all of their money this time. I won't draw aU of their money this time. When I
draw aU my money, I want to send some of it home. I think I can send it by John C. Love. He is
a talking about going home after the battle and staying a while. So teU aU the boys I wUl rit again
in a few days to them all. Rit some, I like to hear from you aU.
John Sutton to David Sutton
Camp near Richmond VA
June the 21,1862
Dear Brother
I avaU myself of the present opportunity of writing you a few lines to let you know that I
am in coming health at this time and hoping the few lines may find you all enjoying the same like
health when it come to'hand. I can inform you I have been very bad off for about two weeks. I
think I am on the mend at this time. I aint been a past going yet, but very weak. I received your
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kind letter a few days ago an was glad to hear that aU was weU. I have received two letter from
you since I have wrote am to you. Reason, I have been on picket about a week an aint had the
time to rit. I rit ever chance I get, an I want you to do the same. Also I received a letter from ^J
father stating aU was weU at home. I want you to rit to me and let me know how SaUy is getting.
None of youens don't write anything about her. I aint heard since I left home. Is to fighting, we
aint been in nare nother battle since, but they keep fighting along the line ever day. Our men
bomb them aU day yesterday and made them fly like birds. I think the prospect is fair for another
big fight in a few days. We was out on driU this morning an we could see them up in their
baUoon a spying about on our men. Let off at them with the cannon, and they soon got doen.
They made an attack on our picket line the other day, they thought they would git round over me
and take them prisoner. Our men let off two cannons at them and kiU fifty Yankees at about two
shots. It was right close to our camp. The Yankees throw cannon baUs in amounts over camp
ever day, but don't do much damage. They cut off some horses legs, an soon they throw plumb
over camp before they bust. The day I was in battle, they was a boom sheU struck a oak tree right
over my head an several more of the boys, an cut the tree right off, an nare has struck us a taU. I
was down on picket yesterday, an I could see the Yankees as thick as grasshopper. We would get
out in field an look at them for to devU them. The CWcl^ominy River was between us. We lay
all night in about seven hunder yards of them. It is very hot here at this time an water is very bad.
A heap of times we have to drink out of mud hole an swamp, but where we are now the is a very
good spring, but about three quarter miles from camp, an about twenty thousand men to get water
out of it. So I must close for this time. You rit as soon as you get this letter an give me the news.
You must give my respects to aU, an especiaUy the girl. So yours truly,
John Sutton to Solomon Sutton
Richmond VA \y
July the 23,1862
Dear Father
Seat myself to drop you a few lines to let you know that I think I am on the mend at this
time. I have been very bad off and are weak yet, an hoping the few lines may find you aU well
when it comes to hand. Lieutenant come over to our company yesterday, and says he wUl get the
money of brothers now in a short time. An I wUl send it to you by the first chance. Ever thing is
come here this morning. No news of fighting. I aint time to write much this morning for the maU
is going out an I aint time to rit. You must rit to me an give me the news about Jackson. I aint
able to rit. I will rit again in a short time if I have luck. So no more at this time.
Yours truly
John Sutton
Camp near GordonsviUe VA
August the 15,1862
Dear Brother
I seat myself today to drop you a few lines to let you know that I am not weU yet. I have been
sick about one month or better and I don't mend but very Uttle if any a taU. I have feU away to
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nothing. I would not weigh more than one hunder an twenty or thirty pounds. I received your
kind letter on the 15 of August, an was glad to hear from you aU that you aU was weU. I never
have enjoyed a good days health since the battle of Seven Pines and had to run so far before we
got into the fight. It over heating, so I don't think I wUl get over it, but I am so that I can travel a
Uttle along. You wrote to me that you wanted me an the boys to come to Tennessee, but I don't
think we ever wUl git to come there. We have got off so far now at this time, we are now
something at this time over one hunder nriles from Richmond. We are now under the command
of Old StonewaU Jackson in die VaUey of Virginia. An I think we wiU have a heap of hard
fighting to do in this part of Virginia. We had a hard battle here the other day. They was but two
got kUl in our regiment, an very few got wounded. Our men kiU an wounded of the Yankee was
estimated at about twenty-five hundred kill an wounded. Our men guned a great victim at this
point. I was not in this last battle. I was not able to git thar. I was left back at the wagon with the
sick men. You may be gone'before this letter git to you. If you are, the rest can read it. We are
now in a purty country at this time. Water is very good at this place as it is in any place. You
must rit to me as soon as you can, an give me all the news in Jackson.
Yours truly,
John Sutton to Solomon Sutton
We have no stamps to maU our letter with. It is not because we have no money, we have got
away from Richmond. We can't buy none a taU.
[Ed. The above was the last letter we have of John Sutton. He was kiUed 23 July 1863 in
Virginia.]
Strawberry Plains, East Tennessee
November the 1,1862
Dear Father
I this evening hasten to drop you a few lines which leaves me well, ever hoping these few
lines when they come to hand, to find you are aU weU. I heard this morning that my, sister was
dead. I got the news in Mr. E.H. Cagle letter. I was grieved to hear that my fair sister was dead.
It grieved me very much to hear the sad news of the departure of dear beloved sister, but as it was
God's wUl, I suppose I need not grieve after her. I hope she has gone to rest though, I would love
to have been there, but my being there would not a have helped the cause any. I would love to be
at home and see you aU once more, but I cannot tell when I wiU be there. I want to come about
Christmas if I can. You must aU write to me as often as you can. I wUl do the same. You must
teU aU the folks howdy for me. If I live, I will come home when I get the chance. I would long to
hear of the time when juice wUl be made so I can be at home with my friends. So you must write
soon and often as you can, and I wiU do the same. Father, I want you to see about my com. Tend
to it just right. So I wUl close. I remain your son tiU death.
As ever,
Solomon Sutton
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Strawberry Plains, East Tennessee
November 8*, 1862
Dear Brother
I this evening seat myself to drop you a few lines which leaves me well, ever hoping
these few lines when they come to hand that they may find you in good health. I have nothing
worth writing to you at this time, more than we have hard time in camp. We have some
sickness in camp of mumps, and has had some of fever. We lost one man out of our Co., John
Martin. He died with the fever. He died on the 6th of this instant. John, I would love to see you
and be with you so we could have some fun and drink some brandy together and have a spree. I
heard that you had gone home a
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separated by regional differences as a result of environment, race,
material, psychological, and religious factors. Dawson believed
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grasp the undercurrents of historical change, and that the best way
to understand the past is to appreciate culture as an expression of
primeval religious traditions.
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age. This secular faith, founded on scientific rationalism, first
pledged to fix the material failures of Western culture, but
unwittingly eroded its faith in God, and eventually, its moral
fiber. Dawson believed that true progress was progress of the soul
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economy in the temporal world. Although Dawson is a proponent of
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