234,791 research outputs found
Jackson County integrated fire plan
No full text216 pp. Bookmarks modified by UO. Includes maps. Adopted June 2006. Captured February 12, 2007.[This Plan will] reduce the risk of wildfire to life, property and natural resources
in Jackson County by coordinating public agencies, community organizations, private landowners, and the public to increase their
awareness of and responsibility for fire issues. Goals: ensure the sustainability and viability of the Jackson County integrated fire plan;
promote collaboration and build community involvement;
improve fuel conditions in forests and in the wildland urban interface;
promote coordinated fire protection and suppression;
promote countywide coordinated emergency management effective
communication; promote wildfire education, Awareness, and Prevention among citizens and
public and private partners in Jackson County; promote local economic opportunities while addressing forest fuel and forest
health conditions and debris removal needs. [From the Plan
Transportation system plan : Jackson County, Oregon
No full text134 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Includes maps and figures. Adopted March 16, 2005. Captured January 30, 2007.This transportation system plan (TSP)
will guide the management and development of transportation facilities within Jackson County,
incorporating the county’s vision, while remaining consistent with state, regional, and local plans.
Sections 2 through 5 of this plan will include the necessary elements to replace the existing
transportation element of the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan. Section 7 of this plan identifies
Land Development Ordinance updates to implement the TSP and comply with current state land use
and transportation rules. [From the Plan]This project was funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Jackson County
Journeys Through Jackson 2016 Vol.26 No.02
No full textJourneys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The journal began as a monthly publication in July 1991, was published bimonthly from 1994 to 2003, and continues today as a quarterly publication. The journal issues in this digital collection are presented as annual compilations.Journeys
Through
Jackson
The Official Journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc.
Vol. XXVI, No. II Spring 2016
JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2016 Officers
President ......................................................................................................................... Timothy Osment
Vice Presidents ....................................................................................... Lynn Hotaling, Jason Gregory
Secretary ............................................................................................................... Mary Buchanan Smith
Treasurer ............................................................................................................... Teresa Deitz Manring
Librarian................................................................................................................................ Marie Clark
Office Manager ............................................................................................................. Karen Nicholson
Web Master ..................................................................................................................... Deanne G. Roles
Computer Technician ................................................................................................... Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) ..................................................................................... Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
Many apologies for JTJ being late, I have been dealing with some severe health issues, but, now have a handle on things. Thank you for the prayers and support I have been given.
The society continues to grow, but we are still looking for people who would like to volunteer a few hours at the office. It is an opportunity to interact with others interested in genealogy, learn from others and have a great time. You never know what will turn up at the office.
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
50
W – Farmer
NC NC NC
Mary
39
W – House keeping
“ “ “
Maggie M.
19
W – Daughter – At home
“ “ “
Elis
17
W – Son – At home
“ “ “
James
15
W – Son – At home
“ “ “
Arty C.
2
W -- Daughter
“ “ “
62-64
Fisher, William T.
46
W – Farming
TN TN TN
Nancy
33
W – Wife – House keeping
NC TN NC
Mary C.
11
W – Daughter – At home
NC TN NC
Souson
9
W – Daughter
“ “ “
William L.
5
W – Son
“ “ “
Margret J.
3
W -- Son
“ “ “
John B.
11/12
W -- Grandson
“ “ “
63-65
Bryson, John S.
34
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Olief M.
27
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Sulivan B.
10
W – Son – At home
“ “ “
Mary V.
8
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Elbert
5
W – Son
“ “ “
Phillip T.
3
W – Son
“ “ “
Sina
1
W -- Daughter
“ “ “
64-66
Stuart, Syntha
48
W – House keeping
NC NC NC
Barnes H.
19
W – Son – Tending Mill
NC SC NC
Mary J.
16
W – Daughter-in-law – At home
NC NC NC
65-67
Sutton, Joseph M.
39
W – Farming
“ “ “
Violet
30
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Mary
13
W – Daughter – At home
“ “ “
Andrew J.
11
W – Son – At home
“ “ “
Martha M.
9
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Sarah I.
7
W -- Daughter
“ “ “
Robert R.
4
W – Son
“ “ “
Alice A.
3/10
W – Daughter
“ “ “
66-68
Painter, Samuel
30
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Jane
28
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Emaline
10
W – Daughter – At school
“ “ “
Bele
9
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Alice
6
W – Daughter
“ “ “
John S.
4
W – Son
“ “ “
Violet
1
W – Daughter
“ “ “
67-69
Cook, Hance M.
74 W – Test Master
NC NC NC
Elender
70
W – Wife – House keeping
” “ “
68-70
Cook, James J.
41
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Sarah E.
35
W – Wife – House keeping
” “ “
Reed, Alice
19
W – Servant
SC SC SC
69-70
Cook, Marcus
25
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Martha
21
W – Wife – house keeping
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Samuel F.
5
W – Son
NC NC SC
George L.
3
W – Son
“ “ “
Talitha J.
7/12
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Fierson, John
30
W -- Tinner
NJ NJ NJ
80-82
Mills, James J.
82
W – Farming
NC NC TN
Richel
47
W – Wife – House keeping
NC NC NC
Columbus
9
W – Son
“ “ “
Salona
7
W – Daughter
“ “ “
Joseph
5
W – Son
“ “ “
Mabala M.
2
W – Daughter
“ “ “
81-83
Love, Richard
28
B -- Farming
NC NC NC
Caroline
23
B – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
82-84
Norman, Louisa
66
W – House keeping
NC NC NC
Benjamin
29
W – Son – Works on farm
“ “ “
Rebeca
23
W – Daughter – At home
“ “ “
James
2
W – Grandson
“ “ “
Mary M.
3/12
W – Granddaughter
“ “ “
83-85
Norman, James
33
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Sarah
31
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Sarah E.
8
W -- Daughter
“ “ “
Robert V.
6
W – Son
“ “ “
Norman, Abraham
22
W – Brother – At home
“ “ “
84-86
Hall, E
Journeys Through Jackson 2016 Vol.26 No.01
No full textJourneys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The journal began as a monthly publication in July 1991, was published bimonthly from 1994 to 2003, and continues today as a quarterly publication. The journal issues in this digital collection are presented as annual compilations.Journeys
Through
Jackson
The Official Journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc.
Vol. XXVI, No. I Winter 2016
JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2016 Officers
President ......................................................................................................................... Timothy Osment
Vice Presidents ....................................................................................... Lynn Hotaling, Jason Gregory
Secretary ............................................................................................................... Mary Buchanan Smith
Treasurer ............................................................................................................... Teresa Deitz Manring
Librarian................................................................................................................................ Marie Clark
Office Manager ............................................................................................................. Karen Nicholson
Web Master ..................................................................................................................... Deanne G. Roles
Computer Technician ................................................................................................... Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) ..................................................................................... Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
Things at the Society are getting exciting. We are now in our 25th year, and that is a major achievement for us. We have several things planned for the upcoming year, and I hope that you will join us in celebrating our anniversary.
I wasn’t one of the first members, but when I found out that we had one, I had to join. I can honestly say that it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have learned many things from the people that I have met throughout the years. And consider myself lucky and blessed to have met them all. It is my hope and prayer that our Society continues to grow and expand.
For members and friends who have Facebook, we have a Facebook page, Jackson County Genealogical Society. Be sure to check it out and post messages and pictures. This is a great resource to expand our Society and to connect with people who have ties to Jackson County.
REMEMBER
DUES FOR 2016
ARE DUE AT THE FIRST OF THE YEAR!
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................1
JCGS Photo Album........................................................................................................ 2-6
25 Years and Counting ................................................................................................ 7-11
Bringing Them Back ........................................................................................................12
1880 Census Records – Jackson County .................................................................. 13-16
Descendants of Archer Blanton ................................................................................ 17-20
1939 Jackson County Death Certificates ................................................................. 21-23
William Holland Thomas Store Ledgers .......................................................................24
Descendants of John Montgomery Beck .................................................................. 25-28
A Little Extra....................................................................................................................28
Doctor’s Daily Journal .............................................................................................. 29-32
Descendants of John Thomas Tatham ..................................................................... 33-36
William J. “Billy” Parker ......................................................................................... 37-42
Oldie, But Goodie .............................................................................................................42
First Year Articles...................................................................................................... 43-45
Index ............................................................................................................................ 47-48
The address for JCGS is now:
Jackson County Genealogical Society
Post Office Box 480
Sylva, NC 28779
Stay in touch with us!
Please make sure we have your correct contact information:
Address; phone number; e-mail address and families of interest.
We are in the process of updating everyone’s contact information. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
These two pictures are some of the many that the JCGS has in its holdings. We are not sure who the people are, but we have figured out that it was a baptizing being held at the curve of Caney Fork Creek, near the of Blackrock Timber Company in the Caney Fork area. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
These three photographs are some of the many that the Society has that are unknown. If you have any idea of who these people are, please contact the society and let us know. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
The photograph above left is Robert Nathan Middleton and his wife Lucy Jane Watson. The picture above is of Herchell Parker and Howard Wood. The photograph to the left is of Earl Hooper and Norma Jean Woods Coggins.
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JCGS Photo Album
The above photograph is another one of our “unknowns,” but, the “painter” in the foreground is a sight not seen much here anymore. The picture below was given by Mary Smith Buchanan and is of Burnett Elbert Blanton. He was the Watkins Dealer in Jackson Co. and on the Cherokee Reservation in the 1940’s. His family came here from Horry Co., SC. His father owned the Rockledge Gas Station on Webster Road. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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JCGS Photo Album
Crossing the creek at Charley’s Creek is Ira L. Brown (9 Feb 1890 - 27 Oct 1968). Bill Crawford was impressed with the white faced mule. The picture below is of Ira’s brother, John Talford Brown (10 Jul 1887 - 10 Feb 1914.) They are both sons of Julius Manley Brown (26 Jan 1861 – 1 Sep 1928) and Chloe Jane Middleton (7 Dec 1858 – 28 Nov 1962). Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2016
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25 Years and Counting
As some of you may know, this year is the 25th Anniversary of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. From our humble beginnings, we have grown into one of the best Societies in the state of North Carolina. It is our plan all year long, to bring back information and memories from our first year. If any member, past or present, would like to share how the Society has benefited them or what it has meant to them, and you feel like sharing with everyone else, please send it to the Society and we will share it here with everyone.
Just remember, our Society has grown over the years due to our members’ steadfast support of the group. With continued support, we can continue on into the future growing even stronger and better.
Our Beginnings
On March 14, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jackson County Public Library an organizational meeting was held. The 15 people present were all there to discuss beginning a Genealogical Society for Jackson County. All present voted that this kind of organization would benefit both people doing genealogical research and Jackson County. It was also decided that the organization would be involved with producing a Jackson County Family History book.
Helen Vance, one of the organizers of the Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society, gave a presentation of what would be required to form a Society. She was very informative of the procedures and legal requirements needed. She also agreed to be an Advisor to the Society.
Each person in attendance introduced themselves and shared what families of interest each of them have. Some of the names mentioned were: Jenkins, Overstreet, Davis, Dills, Parris, Clayton, Bumgarner, Frizzell, Ensley, Monteith, Crawford, Sherrill, Cowan, Bryson, Stephens, Hooper, Beck, Wilson, Cable, and Cockerham (Cochran).
Temporary officers were elected, as follows:
President: Ruth Shuler
Vice-President: Nelma Bryson
Secretary: Carolyn Johnson
Treasurer: David Frizzell
A Constitutional and Bylaws Committee was chaired by Larry Crawford, and an Editing Committee was chaired by Kirk Stephens.
It was decided that membership to the Society will be open to any interested person. The next meeting was planned for April, 11, 1991 and would be held at the Jackson County Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance that that first meeting were: Carolyn Deitz Johnson, Hattie H. Deitz, Roy Shuler, Jewell Overstreet, Helen Davis Cooper, Larry Crawford, Harry Bumgarner, David Frizzell, Rick Frizzell, Bill Crawford, Nelma Bryson, Kirk Stephens, Dorris D. Beck, Helen C. Vance, Ruth C. Shuler.
Organizational Meeting
On April 11, 1991, at the Jackson County Public Library, the Jackson County Genealogical Society completed the organization of the Society. The group adopted a constitution and bylaws; set the individual, family and life membership rates; heard details of the sponsorship of the Jackson County Heritage Book; and discussed publications and future activities of the organization.
It was decided that membership to the Society would be open to anyone who is interested in genealogy, whether or not that person lives in Jackson County. The purpose of the organization are:
1. To bring together those people interested in genealogy, especially but not limited to Jackson County, North Carolina families;
2. To discover, research, and exchange material related to Jackson County genealogy;
3. To provide for the preservation of such material and for its accessibility, as far as may be feasible;
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It was especially emphasized that persons who do not live in Jackson County but who have roots and family connections here are most welcome to join the group.
First President’s Message
July 1991
Welcome to the premier issue of “Journeys Through Jackson,” the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The name chosen for this publication is intended to reflect not only the geographical aspects of traveling through Jackson County but, also, the sense of traveling through the decades with ancestors long gone and descendants yet to come. From Sapphire to Soco, from Balsam to Bullpen, from Cowee to Cashiers, from Whiteside to Whittier, and all points in between, this newsletter will document the people and places of our Mountain Home, Jackson County.
The first major project of the Society is the Publication of The Jackson County Heritage Book, with work now in progress to share and preserve the family lines of those persons who live in the county, who have ever lived in the county, who have roots in the county. Submissions of material for the Heritage Book are encouraged and solicited from members, and additional information may be obtained by writing to the Society at the address listed elsewhere in this newsletter.
Material for “Journeys Through Jackson” will, until the Heritage Book is published, consist of primary source information from county records, family Bibles, cemetery and population census records, and interviews with elderly persons. Inquiries from members and non-members will be included. After the Heritage Book is completed, members and non-members may submit family data to be included in “Journeys Through Jackson.” The Society does reserve the right to accept, reject, and/or edit any submitted materials and disclaims any responsibility for errors in fact or opinion made by contributors.
Membership in the Society is open to any person interested in genealogical research. The Society is incorporated, and application has been made for tax-exempt status.
It is a distinct privilege to have been chosen as the founding president of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, and I pledge to you my best efforts to carry out the purposes and objectives of the group. Please let me know whenever I may be of assistance to you.
Ruth Shuler
First Issue
Included in the first issue of “Journeys Through Jackson” was published in July 1991 and included the following information:
1. JCGS Interview with Mrs. Minnie Lee Harris Alexander. (Reprinted with update further in this issue.)
2. 1889 Obituaries and Death Notices
3. 1902 Voter Registration for Jackson County
4. Death Certificated for Jackson County Persons Born Prior to 1900
5. 1870 Census of Jackson County
6. Jackson County Marriage Register 1853-1873
7. Olivet Cemetery Census
8. Delayed Birth Certificates of Jackson County Persons Born Prior to 1900
9. Queries
10. Charter Membership
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Founding Officers
President Ruth Shuler
Vice President Nelma Bryson
Secretary Carolyn Johnson
Treasurer David Frizzell
Publications Chairman Kirk Stephens
Heritage Book Committee
Co-Chairman Larry Crawford, Rick Frizzell
Vice Chairman David Frizzell
Secretary Charles Shuler
Treasurer Ruth Shuler
Topical History Chairman Lloyd Cowan
Family History Chairman Bill Crawford
Charter Members
Below is a list of all the Charter Members of JCGS with their families of interest.
Adams, Trudy (Mrs. Robert A.) Coward, Norton, Rogers, Zachary, and collateral families of these
Allison, Clyde Allison, Howell, Henry, Queen, Fowler, Bradley
Barton, Elizabeth Crawford Parker, Owens, Crawford, Galloway
Beck, Dorris D. and Sam Beck, Buchanan, Dills, Green, Sutton, Brooks
Beck, Teresa K. Beck, Dills, Buchanan, Green
Benson, Sue H. Leiter, Hooper
Bradshaw, Eleanor
Brown, Jean Crawford Briscoe, Brown, Crawford, Shelton
Bryson, Nelma
Buchanan, C. Henry Buchanan
Bumgarner, Harry and Dollie Bumgarner, Peek, Ammons, Shuler, Henderson, Henry, Sellers, Crawford, Kitchens, Wright, Moses, Moore, Houston
Cheney, Lorisa Shuler
Cooper, Helen Davis Dills, Davis, Fisher, Wilson, Cooper, McClure
Cowan, Anne and Frank A. C. Reynolds family; M. D. Cowan family; Jackson County; Sylva; Baptist Churches in Jackson County.
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Cowan, Lloyd W. Cowan, Bradley, Hall, Buchanan
Crawford, Archie and Ruth P. Crawford, Sutton, Pangle, Green
Crawford, Larry Crawford, Parris, Blanton, Norman, Clayton, Hemphill, Ensley, Wilson, Cockerham (Cockran), Hinshaw
Crawford, William Loranzo Crawford, Sherrill, Conner, Nichols, Beck, Frizzell, Buchanan, Bryson, Ensley, Morrow, Cowan, Allman
Deitz, Daniel W. Deitz, Wilson, Beck, Frizzell
Deitz, Hattie and Johnson Deitz, Harris, Honeycutt, Hunnicutt, Queen
Dooley, Barbara W. Ahl, Bobo, Clark, Denton, Dooley, Elam, Gardner, Goodner, Imes, London, Patterson, Poston, Scherrer/Shearer, Swafford
Edwards, Louise H. Hyatt, Shelton, Edwards, Rice, Winchester, Conley
Frizzell, David and Sheila Frizzell, Ensley, Buchanan, Dean, Bryson, Carson, Henson, Deitz, Gribble, Black
Frizzell, Rick, Freddie, and Carl Frizzell, Gribble, Buchanan, Ensley, Carson, Dean
Gibson, David Gibson, Stiles, Dicks Creek section of Jackson County
Gustafson, Virginia NC, GA, FL
Hall, Walter and Roberta Hall
Henderson, Traci Lee Dillard, Enloe, Buchanan, Ward, Holcombe, Green, Sutton, Bradburn
Holcombe, Lucy Parris Hall, Clements, McEntire, Marr, Collins, Wilson, Hooper, Beck, Swearingem
Hooper, E. Elmer and Irene M.
Hooper, F. Lambert and Joy Hooper, Wike
Hudson, Ann Hooper Hooper, Wilson, Green
Hyatt, John and Frances Bryson, Conley, Hyatt, Shelton, Haskett, Blaine
Jackson, Odessa E. Extine, Cannon, Rochester, Colville, Hanna, Kelly, Montieth, Ensley, Parker, Harrett, Smith
Johnson, Carolyn Deitz Deitz, Harris, Buchanan, Johnson
Johnson, Mildred Cabe Cable, Buchanan, Sharpe, Cabe, Jones, Johnson, Shirrell
Jones, Claude and Anne Jones, Picklesimer, Monteith, Alley, Cathey, Campbell, Caler, Caldwell, Conley, Posey, Parris, Brooks, Collins, Owen(s), Allison, Bryson
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Lanning, Dora Mae
McClure, Roy and Irene Bryson, Buchanan
McClure, William Eugene McClure, Bryson, Allen, Queen, Corbin, Farmer, Ensley, Fisher, Hyatt, York, Parris, Gillon, Countryman, Cunningham
Nardy, Jane and Millis, Liz Zachary, Wilson, Beasley, Lombard, Dillard, Fugate, Bryson
Oxner, Jarvis and Elizabeth
Patrick, Mary L.
Patterson, Mary Cecil B. Bryson, Ensley, Dills, Henson
Phillips, Rachel
Proctor, Christine Cole Cole, Woody, Shook, Hoyle, Blanton, Proctor, Wilson, McClure, Parris, Gunter
Ratcliffe, Sheila P. Fisher, Monteith, Pannell, Scotch-Irish migration to western North Carolina
Reynolds, Frankie D. Dills, Reynolds, Brendle, Green
Shelton, June Edwards
Shook, Mary Rhinehart Hooper, Shook, Parker
Shuler, Charles Robert Shuler, Beasley
Shuler, Roy and Ruth Bailey, Barker, Cockerham, Mills, Pruett, Shuler, Upton
Smith, Edna P. Parker
Smith, Jo Ann (Mrs. H. A.) Smith, Higdon, Coward, Rich, Rogers, Justice, Wiegel or Wikle, Widmeir, Whitmire, Erfurt or Erfort, Hudson, Weaver, Russell, Berry, Fields, Hoffman or Huffman, Harris, Moser, Buchanan, Black, Nichols, Culbertson; Burke, Buncombe, Macon, Jackson, Haywood counties; NC; VA; PA; SC
Stephens, Kirk Arrington, Arrowood, Blanton, Brooks, Cantrell, Coward, Eller, Hooper, Mills, Stephens; Caney Fork families
Sutton, Joann H. Ashe, Watson, Henson, Sutton
Vance, Helen Cable Cabe, Cable, Buchanan, Higdon, Jones, Tabor, DeHart, Ramsey, Sumpter
Watson, Mitchell Watson
Wiggins, Carolyn B. Bryson, Henson, Potts, Deitz, Stiles, Crawford, Ensley, Wiggins, Pannell
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Bringing Them Back
In years past, JTJ has published Pedigree Charts of members, or of families they are researching. This is a great tool
to learn new information and to share information with other people. In this anniversary year, we would like to bring
these charts back for publication. Feel free to send yours in for publication. (We will use the editors as an example.)
Ancestors of Sanji Willene Talley
Sanji Wi llene Talley
b: June 26, 1965 in Sylva. Jackson County, North
Carolina
m: July 13, 1991 in Cedar Bapt ist Church,
Tuckasegee, Jackson County, North Carolina
Russel l Wayne Tal ley
b: June 07, 1943 in Rabun County, Georgia
m: June 09, 1964 in Wahalla, Occonee County,
South Carolina
d: December 10, 2008 in Republic of Panama
Woodie Wi llene Shook
b: July 14, 1942 in Jackson County, North Carolina
d: October 03, 2004 in Tuckasegee, Jackson
County, North Carolina
Lyman Elmer Tal ley
b: January 16, 1912 in Rabun County, Georgia
m: August 30, 1936 in Rabun County, Gerogia
d: February 10, 1993 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
Minnie Leora Carver
b: June 28, 1914 in Rabun County, Georgia
d: September 23, 2010 in Macon County, North
Carolina
Vernon Vess Shook
b: March 23, 1907 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
m: December 29, 1930 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
d: November 01, 1979 in Spotsylvania County,
Virginia
Mary Rachel Brown
b: November 01, 1912 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
d: December 08, 1972 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
Henry Harrison Tal ley
b: November 19, 1888 in Rabun County, Georgia
m: October 13, 1906
d: November 16, 1977 in Macon County, North
Carolina
Minnie Elizabeth Green
b: August 23, 1884 in Macon County, North
Carolina
d: August 06, 1972 in Macon County, North
Carolina
John Roberson Carver
b: July 22, 1874
m: November 15, 1896
d: February 11, 1944
Mary Elizabeth Burrell
b: December 25, 1873
d: April 28, 1918
James Marion Shook
b: May 31, 1885 in Jackson County, North Carolina
m: February 27, 1906 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
d: September 28, 1962 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
Clercy Jane Hooper
b: June 17, 1890 in Jackson County, North Carolina
d: September 27, 1961 in Jackson County, North
Carolina
Ira Alonzo Brown
b: July 20, 1886 in Jackson County, North Carolina
m: January 14, 1912 in Tuckasegee, Jackson
County, North Carolina
d: July 10, 1973 in Jackson County, North Carolina
Li l lie Mae Shook
b: May 01, 1889 in Jackson County, North Carolina
d: May 16, 1959 in Jackson County, North Carolina
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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.
59-61
Mills, Engaline
38
W – House keeping
NC NC TN
Laura E.
11
W – Daughter
NC NC NC
60-62
Jones, Reuben
69
W – Blacksmith
NC NC NC
Anna
73
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
61-63
Blanton, Jeremiah
50
W – Farming
NC NC NC
Mary
39
W – Wife – House keeping
“ “ “
Marge M.
19
W – Daughter – At home
“ “ “
Elis
17
W – Son – At home
Journeys Through Jackson 2017 Vol.27 No.02
No full textJourneys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The journal began as a monthly publication in July 1991, was published bimonthly from 1994 to 2003, and continues today as a quarterly publication. The journal issues in this digital collection are presented as annual compilations.Journeys
Through
Jackson
The Official Journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc.
Vol. XXVII, No. II Spring/ Summer 2017
JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2017 Officers
Presiden ................................................................................................................... Lynn Hotaling
Vice Presidents ............................................................... Norma Bryson Clayton, George Frizzell
Secretary ................................................................................................................. Deborah Blazer
Treasurer ..................................................................................................... Teresa Deitz Manring
Librarian...................................................................................................................... Marie Clark
Office Manager ......................................................................................................... Carol Bryson
Web Master, Computer Technician .................................................................... Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) ........................................................................... Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
Don’t forget that every second Thursday of the month, the Society offers great programs on a wide variety of topics. As always, they are open to the public and are free. Pass the word regarding our programs.
Always remember that our Society is as good as its members. If you have any pictures, stories or tidbits of information that you would like to share with everyone, please feel free to send it to the Society for publication in Journeys.
REMEMBER
The Rebel Cruise – In
Sunday October 1, 2017
1 – 4 pm
Sav-Mor Parking Lot
Sylva, NC
T-Shirts – Music – Food Trucks – 50/50 Raffle
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................49
JCGS Photo Album.................................................................................................... 50-54
Dr. John R. Brinkley ................................................................................................. 55-64
1880 Jackson County Census Records ..................................................................... 65-68
Descendants of William Solomon Parker, Sr .......................................................... 69-72
Jackson County Genealogical Society Scholarship Winners ................................. 73-76
Descendants of John Thomas Tatham ..................................................................... 77-80
1944 Jackson County Death Certificates ................................................................. 81-83
The Oldest House in Jackson County ............................................................................84
Outline Descendant Report for Frederick (Baumgarten) Bumgarner. ................ 85-88
Gunter-Gooch From Jackson County to Idaho and Utah ..................................... 89-90
Denton Higdon Photo Album .................................................................................... 91-94
Index ............................................................................................................................ 95-96
The address for JCGS is now:
Jackson County Genealogical Society
Post Office Box 480
Sylva, NC 28779
In the Fall 2016 Issue of JTJ, we made a mistake in the transcription of one of the articles. We are human and all articles are edited for clarity, legibility, proper formatting. Here is the corrected paragraph that should be on page 185 in the Fall 2016 issue.
“We have known her all her life until the removal of herself and husband to Tennessee and that we firmly state that she is a woman of good character never having known of or heard of anything whatever derogatory to her character for virtue, charity, honesty, and sobriety and we further state that her father and family for a great many years were close neighbors only residing a short distance from us. Given under our hands this 19th day of August A. D. 1870.”
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JCGS Photo Album
The pictures shown here was given to the Society by JCGS member, Bonnie Barker. Above left is a picture of John Robert Mills, taken at the old home place on Moses Creek. Above is Mitchell Melton, Pernell Griggs, and John Robert Mills taken at the Melton home in Little Canada. The photograph on the left is of John Robert Mills and Finley Mills. Recent research on this family reminded us that we had these pictures in the Bonnie Barker Collection. Journeys Through Jackson Spring/Summer 2017
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JCGS Photo Album
The photo above is of John Robert and Flora Arrington Mills family; included in this photo is Zeb Mills, Findly Mills, Mariah Etta Mills, Nellie Ann Mills, Ferry Mills and Winnie Mills. The photo on the bottom is also John Robert and Flora Arrington Mills family. With them in this photo are Nina Arrington, Ferry Mills, Mariah Mills, Nell Mills. These two photos were also part of the Bonnie Barker Collection located in the JCGS Library. Journeys Through Jackson Spring/Summer 2017
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JCGS Photo Album
Recently, there was a discussion in the JCGS office as to if the gentlemen in these two pictures are the same man. The photo to the top is a known photo of William Hamilton Bryson, (11 Nov 1832 – 18 Sep 1875), he was the son of William Holmes Bryson and Magdalene Cunningham. If anyone can identify the gentleman to the left, please let the society know his identity. Journeys Through Jackson Spring/Summer 2017
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JCGS Photo Album
In the JSGC Library, we have been very fortunate to have been given numerous old photographs. On the next two pages are some of the photographs that are unidentified. If you happen to know who any of these people are, please contact the office and let us know their identity.
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JCGS Photo Album
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Dr. John Brinkley
By Lynn Hotaling and George Frizzell. This article will continue in future editions of JTJ.
Seventy-five years after his death, the man who is likely Jackson County’s most notorious native son is once again in the national spotlight.
Dr. John R. Brinkley, born July 8, 1885, in Beta, was raised alongside the Tuckaseigee River by his aunt, Sally Mingus. He left Sylva penniless but found fame and fortune during the 1920s and 1930s after he hit upon the idea of treating male impotence by transplanting goat glands into humans, performing hundreds of surgeries in hospitals he founded in Milford, Kan., Del Rio, Texas, and Little Rock, Ark. After Kansas authorities stripped him of his medical license in 1930, he built a new hospital in Del Rio, where he also constructed the world’s most powerful radio station across the Rio Grande River in Mexico, out of reach of U.S. regulation. He hosted a program introduced country music luminaries like the Carter family and local talent like Samantha Biddix Bumgarner and Harry Cagle to a national audience.
Brinkley ended his career in bankruptcy court and died a broken man in 1942, but along the way he revolutionized political campaigning by introducing radio advertising, sound trucks and airplane travel during his 1930 write-in attempt to win the Kansas governorship. Though not initially taken seriously as a candidate, Brinkley attracted such huge crowds traveling the state in his airplane that state officials – just three days before the election – changed the voting rules. The only ballots that would count, they said, were ones that read “J.R. Brinkley.” With no time to protest, Brinkley got on the radio and reminded Kansans non-stop that they needed to write “J period R period B-R-I-N-K-L-E-Y,” and that no other spelling would do. When votes were tallied, Brinkley had 183,278, not counting the estimated 30,000 to 50,000 ballots with “Doctor Brinkley” or other variations. His two opponents’ totals were 217,171 and 216,920, which means Brinkley likely would have won had the old standard of voter intent remained in force.
That insight into the 1930 election can be found in a 2008 Brinkley biography, “Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam” by Pope Brock. Since Brock’s book was published, interest in Brinkley has steadily increased. A documentary titled “Nuts!” was screened at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, where it won a special jury award for editing. That film is currently available through iTunes, Vimeo and Amazon’s screening service. A podcast on Brinkley’s exploits, titled “Man of the People” and featuring “Nuts!” director Penny Lane and “Charlatan” author Brock, aired in January of this year, and a film expected to star Robert Downey Jr. is in the works.
While Brock’s book doesn’t include much about Brinkley’s early life, or Jackson County, it does paint a detailed (and typically unflattering) picture of the goat-gland specialist’s activities after he left Western North Carolina. Brinkley himself, however, never forgot his roots and kept in touch with a few people he had known as a boy. Despite investigations into his questionable medical treatments, area newspapers treated Brinkley as a star, and his Jackson County comings and goings were often front-page news in local papers.
That all changed after his fall from grace when he was revealed to be a fraud. Hardly a mention of Brinkley is to be found in local newspapers in the three decades after his death. The Sylva Herald’s landmark 1951 Jackson County Centennial section, filled with stories of local history and luminaries, makes no mention of Brinkley, despite his national prominence and notoriety less than two decades earlier.
Once he came into wealth and power, Brinkley himself created his own markers here, erecting a monument to his beloved Aunt Sally in a sharp curve between East LaPorte and Tuckasegee and having his name spelled out on the rock walls at the entrance to the farm a few hundred yards south that he purchased in 1936 from Claude Wike.
Brinkley hired Will Smith, father of the late Bill Smith (a longtime local educator who won election as a county commissioner and Sylva board member), to manage the property for him. Bill Smith owned a collection of letters Brinkley wrote to his father, sometimes on an almost daily basis, directing day-to-day operations at the farm.
Ray Ashe of East Fork, whose grandmother Amanda Wike Jackson lived next door to Brinkley’s Aunt Sally, remembers visiting the farm as a boy.
“We went there one Sunday,” Ray said. “I remember he was very cordial and showed us everything, including their inner-spring mattresses.”
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grandmother, who he called “Aunt Amanda” or “Aunt Mandy,” and corresponded with her; Ray has saved some of the letters and postcards his grandmother received from Brinkley and his wife, Minnie, that were mostly written when Brinkley was at the height of his fame and fortune.
The first, dated Nov. 8, 1936, is in response to a letter Walter had written to tell Brinkley that Aunt Mandy was having trouble with her eyes. Just as he famously did during his radio shows, Brinkley offered advice, telling Aunt Mandy what to purchase at the “drug store in Sylva” to relieve her symptoms. “2-ounces of a ten percent solution of Argyrol and a medicine dropper. Dropping 5 or 10 drops in both eyes, rolling the eyeballs around and letting the medicine under the lids. I have found this to be of great relief to myself and others. The medicine is harmless, it is very black and stings the lids but that is of little consequence. I usually have it put in my eyes three times a day when I have eye strain or eye pain.”
That letter also describes recent weather in Texas (two early frosts) and mentions the banana tree outside Brinkley’s window at his Del Rio mansion.
Brinkley spared no expense on his palatial estate, filling it with tropical plants and animals. In “Charlatan,” Brock writes: “It was the home he created there – a mission-style manor and grounds near the Rio Grande – that had Texas talking: 16 acres of naked self-regard, part Versailles, part Barnum & Bailey.”
The bulk of the correspondence Ray has surrounds a trip to Europe Brinkley took with Minnie and their son, Johnnie Boy, in the summer of 1937. While traveling, Brinkley sent Aunt Mandy at least a dozen postcards as well as three brief notes.
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(The letter on the right, dated April 21, 1937, was sent to Amanda Wike Jackson from Dr. John R. Brinkley. The note on the left \was written July 9, 1937, also by Dr. John R. Brinkley to Amanda Wike Jackson of East LaPorte. All these illustrations, including the postcard pictured above and sent before, are courtesy of Ray Ashe.)
Before the family left the Del Rio estate for their summer-long trip, the Brinkleys threw a big party – one so memorable that Brock describes it in his book, saying that 1,400 guests strolled the grounds while a stunt pilot did barrel-rolls overhead.
“It was the biggest party the doctor ever threw the biggest south Texas could recall. After short speeches and a big feed, the night was crowned by an apocalyptic fireworks display: dogs, cats, ducks, soldiers on horseback appeared in the heavens etched in flame, each greeted with gasps and applause. The last rocket spelled a message that shimmered and flared among the stars: ‘Bon voyage Dr., Mrs. Brinkley and Johnnie,’” Brock writes.
Brinkley wrote to Aunt Mandy before the trip. In an April 21 letter typed on “Brinkley Hospital” letterhead stationery, he tells her how busy he is and that he hopes to leave Texas by May 1. “We (are) up to our neck in work,” Brinkley writes. “I am having to go here and there besides operating every day, 5 operations yesterday, 6 this afternoon, many more are coming in.” After assuring Aunt Mandy that he and his family will call on her while they are in Tuckasegee, Brinkley says he will give a letter Aunt Mandy wrote to him to “Mrs. Brinkley” and that he’s sure Minnie will write Aunt Mandy if “she has time.” The letter is signed, “With lots of love, faithfully yours, J.R. Brinkley, M.D.”
In the promised April 23, 1937, letter to Aunt Mandy, Minnie tells her of their planned trip – they will be in Jackson County May 5 or 6 on their way to New York to catch the Queen Mary – and of the party mentioned above.
“Dr. Brinkley is giving a big garden party to several hundred (near 1,500) Del Rioians on next Sunday as a gesture of ‘good will,’” she writes. “We will be gone from Del Rio four months if our plans carry, so we do not want to be forgotten or not remembered with appreciation for the citizens’ good will.”
Brock’s book provides the reason for the European journey: Dr. Brinkley had been elected president of the Del Rio Rotary Club, and he was to represent the group at the international Rotary convention in Nice.
After leaving Del Rio in their airplane, the Brinkleys visited Aunt Mandy, who gave them some of her home-churned butter. These details are revealed in an undated letter Brinkley sent from the Queen Mary.
“Just to let you know we are all right and having a smooth sea,” Brinkley wrote. “We have the rooms used by former King Edward and his mother when they were on this ship.” Brinkley also told Aunt Mandy “Johnnie enjoyed Journeys Through Jackson Spring/Summer 2017
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your butter in the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York.”
The subject of Johnnie and Aunt Mandy’s butter came up again in a postcard bearing a picture of the Notre Dame Cathedral mailed in July from Paris.
“Johnnie Boy says he is homesick for Aunt Amanda’s butter and claims yours is the best butter in the world,” Brinkley said.
On a postcard from Venice, dated June 21, 1937, that also bears a July 3 East LaPorte postmark, Brinkley wrote: “The streets here are water. You travel by boat. Love, J.R. Brinkley.”
He spent his birthday that year in Luxemburg, sending Aunt Mandy a postcard with the queen’s picture and reminding her “Today is my birthday, July 8, 1885.” Brinkley also wrote the next day on stationery from the “Hotel Kaiserhof und Augusta-Viktoria-Bad,” saying he thought she would like it as a souvenir, and adding “‘Bad’ means ‘bath’” and “Yesterday I was 52. Time flies.”
All the letters and cards are addressed simply to Mrs. Amanda (or Mrs. Mandy) Jackson, East LaPorte, North Carolina.
As mentioned above, Brinkley was a topic of interest to local newspapers all during the 1930s, and the following selection of stories reflects that fact. Reports on Brinkley’s activities were often front-page news.
Dr. John R. Brinkley in the Jackson County Journal, 1930 – 1940
(Transcribed by George Frizzell)
These are verbatim transcriptions of articles from the Jackson County Journal, a Sylva (N.C) newspaper, which often featured updates on Dr. John R. Brinkley’s life and exploits. In some cases, typesetting errors, such as in the form of repeated words or phrases, have noted at the end of the respective texts.
SEEK TO REVOKE BRINKLEY LICENSE IN MILFORD, KAN.
Jackson County Journal, May 1, 1930
Dr. John R. Brinkley, native of Jackson county, and famous goat gland specialist is under investigation out in Milford, Kansas, in an effort to revoke his license to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
The complaint charges Dr. Brinkley with gross immorality and unprofessional conduct for the alleged perpetration of a fraud in obtaining his Kansas certificate in 1916. It also charges that he has pleaded guilty to and been sentenced on three liquor law violations at Junction City, Kansas in 1920, and that he had been placed under a 1,000 peace bond.)
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Jackson County Journal, July 17, 1930
V.V. Hooper, Julius Painter and Robert L. Madison are in Milford, Kansas, where they have been summoned to appear in behalf of Dr. John Brinkley, in the trial in progress there, in which it is sought to deprive him of his license to practice medicine, and to stop his radio broadcasting station.
BRINKLEY GOT 185,258 VOTES
Jackson County Journal, November 20, 1930
One of the most amazing election facts in recent years was that Dr. John H. [sic] Brinkley, native of Jackson county, entering the gubernatorial race in Kansas too late to have his name printed on the ballots, received 185,258 votes for governor, to 216,138 for the Democratic candidate and 215,468 for the Republican candidate. And every man and woman who voted for Brinkley wrote his name on the ballot.
The papers of Kansas and the middle west have been busy ever since trying to figure out how Brinkley did it.
He made his chief campaign over his radio station at Milford and it was the counties in that part of the State that voted for Brinkley.
It has the politicians and the papers out that way worried. They can’t fathom it. Even William Allen White, the Emporia sage, has devoted columns of space explaining the Brinkley vote.
Said the Kansas City Star, in beginning several columns o
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JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2014 Officers
President Kenneth E. Nicholson
Vice Presidents Timothy Osment, William L. Crawford
Secretary Karen C. Nicholson
Treasurer Teresa Deitz Manring
Librarian KimberlyS. Shuler
Office Manager Ruth C. Shuler
Web Master. Deanne G. Roles
Computer Technician Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to
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content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted,
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publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
Well, winter has made it to the mountains, everything from rain to sleet to snow has been seen
here lately. But, on the bright side, it has given everyone an unexpected opportunity to work on
genealogy.
The Society is thriving so far this year with members renewing their memberships, people
coming by the office to use the resources that we have and new mysteries coming to light all the time. If
you haven't been by the office lately, I encourage you to drop by and see all the new materials that we
have. I also encourage you to come to the monthly meetings on the second Thursday of every month.
The meetings are always informative and interesting.
This fall, in October will be our Semi-annual fund-raiser, so keep that in mind. We will be
sending out further information in a few months regarding the activities that we will be having.
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Table of Contents, Announcements and Expression of Sympathy 1
JCGS Photo Album 2-6
Webster School Catalogue 7-14
Descendants of John Thomas Tatham 15-18
Genetic Genealogy: The Basics of Using DNA for Genealogy 19-24
People Helping Their Neighbors 25-27
Library Acquisitions 27
Treasurer's Report 28
1880 Jackson County Census 29-32
Ruth Bryson Mysteries « 33-36
1931 Jackson County Death Certificates..., 37-40
Book Review: Green River Graves: Hooper and Related Families 41
2014 JCGS Meeting Schedule 42
WWI Draft Cards 43-46
Index 47-48
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We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of JCGS member Eugene McGinnis. We
dedicate this issue of JTJ in his memory. We also offer our condolences to JCGS members Mary Jo
Hooper Cobb, Peggy Queen Mason , Barbara McCall Mathews, Lynn Allen Bryant and Elizabeth
Moss Wilson on the passing of their family members.
In the Holiday issue of JTJ, the address for Jean Hayes Cook was incorrect: The correct address is: 165
Grady Wiggins Drive, Otto, NC 27863.
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In December at the annual meeting of JCGS the following awards were presented:
The Daniel Washington Deitz Award as presented'to William L. "Bill" Crawford.
The Robert Lee and Drusilla Holden Award was presented to Irene Bishop Hooper.
The Patron Award was presented to James and Jean Scott.
Plaques were presented to Dorris Dills Beck and Lawrence "Larry" Morton for their many years of
service and contributions to JCGS.
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Altitude 3.500 ft. Modern Conveniences. Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking.
Not a Hotel, but a Home for Summer Quests.
Jean Scott bought this postcard on e-bay, and granted use of it for JTJ. According to Joann
Davis Suddreth, the Fowler House was on the point behind the old Glenville School that sat on
the lake shore. She remembers that it was still operating in 1965 when she was a senior at the
school. The picture below of Robert Lee Gunter and wife Martha Avaline "Mattie" Green
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Shelton is the tall young man in the middle and the girl in the back row with him is Abia
Shelton (never married). The young boy in the front is J. O. "Bud" Shelton and the young
girl is Elsie Shelton Phillips. This picture belongs to Carmaletta Gates and she granted
permission for it to be used in JTJ.
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ED: This was submitted by JCGS member, Mary Buchanan Smith. It will continue in following issues.
MACON AND JACKSON COUNTY LAND RECORDS:
Bk. A., Page 382,1836 ... '180 acres for 10.00 per 100 acres on waters of Savannah Creek.
Bk. A. Page 512, 3 Dec 1845. William Tatham to Warren Barker, for 300.00 pd by Wm. Tatham to Richard Wilson (Hs father-in-law) in year
1840 a parcel of land on Savannah Creek. 85 acres.
Bk. C , pg'1354, 27 Feb 1841. Jacob Sims of 1st part and John Wilson, (Brother-in-law) and William
Tatham of the second part for 10.00 sold unto Isaac Ashe a parcel of land on Savannah
Creek beginning at the mouth of the Hollow below the Ridge, by estimation 40 acres or more . . .
Bk. D., pg 1724 10 June 1844. James M. Tatham for sum of 30.00 on the waters of Savannah Creek, 100 acres with the exception of 10 acres marked off and
granted for the purpose 6f a mill site.
25 Jul 1848. Between William Tatham and George Bumgarner for the sum of fifty dollars a tract of
land on Savannah Creek in County of Macon containing 50 acres.
Bk. 1, pg 32, 1853. William Tatham - Methodist Church (By trans.) 10 Mar 1853 between William
Tatham, Isaac Ashe, Amos Ashe, Christenbury Webb, George Bumgarner and William Tatham,
Trustees for Church grounds and building and appurtenances there on known as the Weslannah Church or
Savannah Church for the use and benefit of the members and minitsers of the Methodist Epispocal
Church and their successors in office as they may be appt. by proper authorities of the Church as
inheritance forever... on waters of Savannah Creek on the North side of Tatham's Mill Race.
William Tatham and R. V. Welch
File 431, Grant 407, Entry 136, Bk 162, pg 293, 3 May 1853, 384 acres Savannah Creek
File 209, Grant 287, Entry 135, Bk 160, pg 559, 3 May 1853, 640 acres Savannah Creek near the head of
Sang Branch.
File 522", Grant 498, Entry 133, Bk 162, pg 572, 3 May 1853, 350 acres on Savannah Creek at J. L.
Tatham's Corner.
File 523, Grant 499, Entry 141, Bk 162, pg 573, 2 May 1853, 640 acres on Savannah Creek. (Tatham and
Welch) marker in Wilson's line . . . Hall's line . . . Wilson's Corner . . . Quilliams line . . . passing
Green's line.
File 524, Grant 500, Entry 134, Bk 162, pg 573, 3 May 1853, 640 acres on Savannah Creek.
File 525, Grant 501, Entry 142, Bk 162, pg 573, 3 May 1853, 640 acres on Savannah Creek.
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File 538, Grant 504, Entry 143, Bk 162, pg 575, 3 May 1853, 640 acres on Savannah Creek.
Bk. 1, pg 109, 1854. William Tatham sold to William H. Higdon, land on Savannah Creek for 2.00.
Bk. 1, pg 109, 1854. 18 Mar 1856. William Tatham, 1st part and Wm. F. Passmore 2nd part. William
Tatham for consideration of 12.00 to him in hand by the said Wm. F. Passmore, Jr. his interest in a
piece of land lying in Jackson County consisting of 1/3 of one undivided interest in same, which lands are
lying on the waters of Chattooga River. Certified 8 Apr 1856.
Pg 533, 24 Apr 1856. Whereas William Tatham has heretofore by entry obtained an interest in Entries
#862, 640 acres; #103, 350 acres; #134, 640 acres; #136, 384 acres; #137, 640 acres; #141, 640 acres;
#142, 640 acres; and #143, 640 acres lying in the County of Jackson for consideration of the sum of two
hundred dollars to William Tatham in hand paid has contracted and sold to James Tatham and F. Leach
off the County of Cherokee on the sixth of said entries on condition that they pay the said Tathm the sum
often cents per acre for one sixth part of the afore said entries and costs of surveying and contingent fees
there and then and the case Tatham obligtes (sic) himself to convey to John Tatham and Leach on
undivided sixth part of said entries.
Bk. 1, pg 494, 18 Mar 1856. William Tatham of State of NC and County of Macon for 30.00 paid by
Warren Barker a piece of land on the east side of Savannah Creek, in Dist. #8 being said Tatham's
interest in the land with John Wilson and Company. Entered 2 May 1836. Estimated 100 acres.
Bk. 2, pg 6, 12 Sep 1856. Between M. Francis, Wm. Tatham, N. Woodfin of Is' part and Wm. Passmore
Jamison of 2nd part for 85.00 paid in full. Sum paid above will be more or less than 10 cents per acre.
William Tatham died in 1858 without a will. His estate had to be settled in federal court in Morganton,
Burke County, NC.
Jackson County Register of Deeds
This indenture made this the 10* day of May in the year of our Lord, 1860, between E. D. Davis Esq.
High Sheriff of the County of Jackson and State of NC of the one part and John Wilson of Jackson Co.
NC of the other, part witnessed by virtue of two executions issuing from the county Court of Jackson
against Joseph Keener and William Tatham for the sum of 263.58 to satisfy the said Execution
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with the cost thereon and the said E. D. Davis Sheriff did seize and take into his hands and custody no
goods nor chatties to be found a certain piece or parcel of land in the County of Jackson bounded as
follows beginning on a Black Oak N. E. corner of No. 158 and runs North seventy Five West 105 pole to
a Black Walnut thence south Twelve west sixty three poles to a White Oak thence South forty poles to a
stake on Savannah Creek at Bumgarner's N. W. Corner thence down the meanders of Savannah Creek
ninety five poles to a Beach Bumgarner's N. E. Corner thence south Twenty five west twenty one poles to
a dogwood thence east twenty five poles to a Hickory thence South forty poles to a Chestnut thence East
fifty eight poles to a Red Oak thence North seventy poles to a Hickory thence seventy eight poles to a
Black Oak thence North five East one hundred poles to a Lynn (sic) at the Stillhouse Branch thence West
down said Branch fifty poles to a Maple on bank of Savannah Creek then North west eighteen poles to a
Stake at a Bridge on the State Road adjoining the Wilson old tract then south seventy two sixteen poles to
stake thence N. fifty five w e s t . . . containing one hundred and seventy nine acres the lands on which the
Widow Tatham now lives and the sheriff after due advertisement according tq,law did cause the piece of
land with all appurtenances be put up at public sale to the highest bidder on the 20th day of March in 1860
at which time John Wilson (Brother to Isabella Tatham) became the last and highest bidder at the sum
of twenty dollars for the lands with appurtenances belonging to William Tatham deed.
Isabella Wilson is the daughter of Richard Wilson and Racheal Strain. She was born on 1 Jun 1802 in
Buncombe Co., NC. She died on 3 Oct 1889, in Jackson Co., NC. Burial in Wesleyanna Cemetery,
Jackson Co., NC.
Notes for Isabella Wilson
1860 Census, Jackson County, North Carolina
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William Henry Tatham .and Isabella Wilson were married on 12 Jan 1826, (Ref. Bible of John & Ann
Tatham.)
15. i. Elizabeth Araline Tatham. She was born on 2 Apr 1827 in Haywood Co., NC. She
married George Bumgarner on 27 Feb 1847 in Macon Co., NC. She died on 24 Aug 1903 in Jackson
Co., NC. Burial in Fairyiew Memorial Gardens, Jackson Co., NC.
16. ii. Lucinda Tatham. She was bprn on 1 Aug 1828 in Savannah Jackson Co., NC. She died
5 Jul 1892 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. Burial in Weslyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson
Co., NC.
17. iii. Clarinda Tatham. She was born on 16 Feb 1830. She married Robert A. Phillips on
13 Oct 1853 in Jackson Co., NC. She died on 3 Oct 1920 in Macon Co., NC.
iv. Alpheus L. Tatham. He was born 22 Nov 1832 in Macon Co., NC. He died in 1854.
Notes for Alpheus L. Tatham
Macon County Land Records
Grant 1144, 23 Dec 1843, Issued 11 Feb 1853, District 11, Section 158 (Jackson County,
NC) on Tatham's Creek, on the waters of Savannah Creek, adjoining William Tatham.
Grant 1145, 12 May 1847, Issued 11 Feb 1853, 100 acres on Savannah Creek (probably
same as Bk. G, pg 52.)
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Bk. G, pg 52, 1853. Altheous Tatham, 100 acres on the waters of Savannah Creek v-^->'
beginning at a popular (sic) tree . . . runs by Luke Wilson's corner.
Jackson County Minute Docket - March Term 1856
Invoice of Estate of A. L. Tatham by William Tatham, Administrator.
Trivit (?) on Stephen Munday, 53.00
2 Watches 108.00
1 bolts refroster (?) 30.00
John B. Allison debt for 150.00
William E. Enloe 50.00
Benjamin Allison 10.00
J. B. Love
1 shot gun
140 acres of land
William Tatham, Administer - Certified by D. Rogers, Clk.
"Family History" said that Lee Tatham was arrested for forcibly taking mail from letter
carrier between Dillsboro and Franklin because he was expecting a letter from a woman.
He was arrested and jailed in Macon County, NC Jail and there died of the "Bloody
Flux". (Told by Mattie Buchanan Cabe, daughter of Lillie Tatham Buchanan.)
18. v. Racheal Minerva Tatham. She was born on 24 Jul 1834 in Macon Co., NC. She
married Jesse Jones in 1856. She died before 1875 in Jackson Co., NC
19. vi. James Lafayette Tatham. He was born on 18 Jul 1837 in Macon Co. NC. He married •^^J
Catherine Boyd on 9 Jun 1861 in Jackson Co., NC. He died on 14 Mar 1919 in Jackson Co., NC. Burial
in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC.
20. vii. Thomas Nathaniel Tatham. He was born on 4 Jun 1839 in Jackson Co., NC. He
married Artie Mae Bryson on 15 Feb 1865 in Jackson Co., NC. He died Sep 1919 in Young Harris,
Georgia. Military Service: CSA, CO. A. Infantry Regiment, Thomas Legion. He is buried in Young
Harris, Gerogia.
21. viii. David Jasper Tatham. He was born 15 Apr 1842 in Jackson Co., NC. He married
Mary Collins Pilky on 22 Mar 1866 in Jackson Co., NC. He died 17 Oct 1891 in Jackson Co., NC.
Burial in Wesleyanna Methodist Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC.
22. ix. John M. Tatham. He was bom
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1997 Officers
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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
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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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about 1920. Third from the right in the first r ow is J. Edd Norman, grandfather of the JTJ
editor. Can anyone identify any of the other men, or provide a closer date for the photo?
(Scanning courtesy of Rick Frizzell for both this picture and those in the last issue of
"Journeys."
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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.
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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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From the Editor
For 17 years, Journeys Through Jackson has been produced and edited by Robert Larry Crawford.
Through hard work and perseverance, he has taken the journal from its humble beginnings to the award
winning publication that we all receive. He has informed, educated, and at times entertained us with the
information that he has collected, been gifted with, and allowed to use by members and friends of the
society alike. He has dedicated untold hours to ensuring that our journal was as good as he could make it.
He is and will continue to be a valuable resource for the society. As the new Editor, I stand in awe of the
tremendous work and effort that Larry has given the society as Editor. I have no hesitation in saying I
cannot begin to fill his shoes, only hope that I can follow in his footsteps. Thank you, Larry, for all the
work you have done and will continue to do for the society.
Larry and I graduated from Sylva-Webster High School in 1963. Our paths did not cross again until I
became principal at Smoky Mountain High School in 1994. Larry was one of the best teachers that I have
had the opportunity to observe. His history classes were filled with students who were required to take
most of his classes. Although the classes were required, they came to love history and the teacher who
made history come alive. Larry respected his students and they respected him. One of his classes that
drew my attention to his rapport and respect from students was World Religions. Although this class was
not required and was listed as an elective it was always filled with students who knew that Larry would
continue to expect their best and they would respond with their best work.
Larry is very knowledgeable of the families of Jackson county. He is able to tell you about your
cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents, parents and most other relatives that you might have. Larry has for a
number of years been the Editor of Journeys Through Jackson. His knowledge of and research for articles
are impeccable. His work ethic is never ending and his ability to write transcends you into the past as if
you were there.
Larry, I know that "rest" is not in your vocabulary so I know that you will continue to research and
write. As one famous person stated, "Thanks for all the memories that you bring to life for us."
— Kenneth E. Nicholson, President JCGS
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Announcements and Expression of Sympathy 1
JCGS Photo Album 2 - 6
Prepublication Announcement 7-8
Financial Statement for 2012 9
Scott Foundation Scholarship Announcement 10
Of Mountains, Mountain People, and Mountain Waters That Call
Their Children Home 11 - 14
1927 Jackson County Death Certificates of Persons Born 1900 - 1 9 3 0 15 - 18
James Brown F a m i l y - Who are They? 19 - 24
A New JCGS Member's Ties to Jackson County 25 - 28
Franklin Descendants 29 - 32
A Native Son 33 - 36
Building the Glenville Dam 37 - 39
Continuation of Death Certificates and Library Acquisitions 40
Shepherd Photographs 41 - 46
Index 47-48
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We offer our sincere sympathy to the family of JCGS member, Franlde Jean Shelton Stewart. Our
condolences to members: Naomi Beck Seago, R. O. Wilson, Rachel Brown Phillips, Edith Jamison
Cabe, Jim Wheatley, and Pearl Brown Smith on the passing of their family members.
A good friend to the society, who allowed us to interview her and put her life on paper, passed away on 2
Jan 2013. Mrs. Nancy Jane Shook' Chastain passed away after a long and eventful life. She enjoyed
being independent, having her own garden, canning and making quilts for people in need. She was born
on 23 Oct 1909 to James Marion and Clercy Jane Hooper Shook, She will be missed by many.
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Q u e r y
We received two queries from Mrs. Linda McGuire of Durant, Oklahoma. She is a great-granddaughter of
James and Elizabeth Parker Moore. Hopefully, some of the members may be able to help Mrs. McGuire.
First Inquiry: Would anyone have information about:
Elizabeth J. Parker; b. 25 Aug 1840 in North Carolina, d. 12 Jan 1904, Indian Territory,
Oklahoma. She married James A. Moore; b 5 Apr 1830 in North Carolina, d. 10 Mar 1910. They came
to Indian Territory about 1890. Their daughter, Ella Wike remained in East La Porte. North Carolina.
My grandmother, Lula Caro Wells, lived in Indian Territory.
Second Inquiry: Does anyone know where the Masonic Lodge was located in East La Porte? James A.
Moore, a carpenter, is supposed to have carved the door to this lodge, and I would like a picture of it.
If you can help, contact Mrs. McGuire at: [email protected]
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S o c i e t y P r e s e n t s A w a r d s a t D e c e m b e r a n n u a l m e e t i n g .
From left to right: B. B. "Bud" Cantrell, James Monteith accepting for Kay Keefer Monteith, Ben H.
Battle, Jr, and Jane Gibson Nardy. Picture used with permission of the Sylva Herald.
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The Jackson County Genealogical Society presented its yearly awards as is customary at the annual
meeting. Three persons - Sue Kilby Fouts, Ben H. Battle, Jr. and Kay Keefer Monteith received the
JCGS Patron Award for their benevolent support of the Society.
The Daniel Washington Deitz Memorial Award was presented to longtime JCGS Vice-President B. B.
"Bud" Cantrell. Bud has served the Society in numerous ways, most notably as one of the program
chairmen, and always with his trademark grin.
Winner of the Robert Lee and Drucilla Holden Award for Distinguished Service to Genealogy was Jane.
Gibson Nardy. A JCGS life member, Jane is the author of several books, many articles (including some
for this publication), and is one of the mainstays of the Cashiers Historical Society. Accepting her award
with her usual wit and grace, Jane gave an anecdotal story that proves the "superiority" of genealogists.
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These Photographs are two of the
many from the estate of our late
member Willa Mae Dills Scroggs.
While we are not sure of the
identities of these persons, the
pictures are interesting examples of
social history relative to style.
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Also from the Scroggs pictures, and speaking of social history, we
don't find it bizarre to add a picture of "Old Sparky," the state's
electric chair.
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This fabulous picture is a likeness of Mrs. Sophia Hipps (1870-1956). She was the mother-in-law of one
of the Dillsboro Hensley family. Picture submitted by JCGS member Jean Hooper Scott.
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This Civil War portrait above is of Stephen H. Miller, who served in the North Carolina 29th. This picture
was submitted by bis great-great-grandson Brernm Hooper.
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[Ed: The Financial Statement was provided by JCGS Treasurer, Larry Morton.]
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S c o t t F o u n d a t i o n S c h o l a r s h i ps ^J
At the JCGS Christmas dinner and awards program in December, President Ken Nicholson
announced the endowment of a scholarship program to be administered by the Society. JCGS members
Jim and Jean Hooper Scott of Tryon provided a generous start-up fund to originate this program. A
Society committee was named and it has since met to establish the scholarship rules and parameters.
Applicants must be students at Smoky Mountain High School, Blue Ridge High School and Early
College, Jackson County Early College, or the Jackson County School of Alternatives. The applicant
must also write an essay related to family or genealogical research. The winners will then report to the
Society within one year.
In the first year, two scholarships valued at $750.00 each are to be awarded. Checks will then be
made to the college or university of the winners.
W o u l d y o u l i k e t o c o n t r i b u t e?
Make checks specifically to the Scott Foundation Scholarship Fund, and send to the Society's post office
address. This gift, of course, is tax deductible.
JCGS member Linda Hughes Collins with her great-grandson, Spencer Fitzgerald, who fished the
winning tickets in the JCGS raffle last October.
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O f M o u n t a i n s , M o u n t a i n P e o p l e , a n d M o u n t a i n W a t e r s
T h a t C a l l T h e i r C h i l d r e n H o m e
[Ed. The following article was written and submitted by JCGS member Don Casada. Its principal subject, Elizabeth Holt, is a
granddaughter of JCGS member Christine Cole Proctor.]
Close on the heels of dog days, on a warm September morning, a shuttle boat carried a gathering of folks
across Fontana Lake. Shortly after leaving the launch area at Cable Branch, the boat passed over the
streambed of what was once a fine mountain river.
From way back in the mountains, hundreds of feeder streams laughed, jumped, played, and sang along
their descending way. Boisterous waters showered diamond sprays of life onto the stream banks where
ramps, sarvis, squirrel corn, bluets and yellow root reaped the blessings of their contagious joy. They
were living, life giving waters.
Trickles became branches, branches became forks, and forks became creeks. The accumulated
collections fed the Oconaluftee, Tuckaseigee, Nantahala and Little Tennessee Rivers, waters eons older
than the Cherokee names which predated the arrival of white men. The Tuckasegee, a man among men
flowing on an east-west course, met the south-to-north flowing lady of the Little Tennessee. It was love
at first sight, and the couple was married near the place that would become the little town of Bushnell.
Tuck, the gentleman, defied human convention and took on the name of his bride. Although they called
themselves the Little Tennessee, it was Tuck's east-west course that they followed from that point on, in
deference to his better judgment. For Tuck, unlike the sweet Little T, drew much of his life blood from
the Great Smoky Mountains which they would skirt along the rest of their way. Of all those who traveled
these mountains, no one knew every holler like Old Tuck.
Now more mature in demeanor than in their earlier rambunctious ways, the two that were now one
inclined to a gentler course, as if on a front porch swing of a Sunday afternoon. But they could still kick
up their heels every now and then. Like all couples, they'd occasionally have their issues, separating to
the left and the right around Calhoun Island near Wayside. Differences resolved, they rejoined hands
downstream, and the family continued to grow along the way.
Damned by progress and dammed by the TVA, laughter and family ties along this section of the Little
Tennessee have been silenced and broken for seven decades. The life-giving energy from North Carolina
Counties of Jackson, Macon (Macon's part includes a charitable donation from Rabun County, Georgia),
Graham and Swain is deadened by the dam, harvested by turbines, and sent by wires without payment
into Tennessee. The formerly vibrant river lies buried beneath 370 feet of stagnant water and silt
accumulation at the point where our boat passed over.
Our destination was Hazel Creek, a place where unhindered waters still flow and echoes of laughter yet
linger, unreachable by the roads of an uncivilized world. There are those who despair the lack of road
access to this land, including some of our little company. A sense of betrayal by the same federal
government - which took the land that many called home - underlies the despair. But were there now a
road to this place, I fear that the song it sings softly in minor mountain key would be lost in the discordant
strife and the noise. That has certainly been the case for Cades Cove, located just across the spine of the.
Smokies, where an armada of automobiles daily assault what was once a place of perspicacious people
imbued with both the spirit and ability to make do.
There are reasons aplenty to go to this place and others like it. I routinely find myself seeking the refuge
of walking and crawling, sometimes tumbling and sliding through these mountains, most often alone.
Whisperings of advice and signs of parental affection — as well as stern admonitions - from these
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mountains (which are indeed our parents) are most readily perceived by the wonderfully lonesome, if .
somewhat prodigal, child. ^—^
But on this day, I was glad to be in the company of some like-minded companions. Though seeking a
place, ours was not a search for solitude. We were intent on congregating, cornmitting, honoring, and
remembering.
Proctor
The particular place on Hazel Creek to which we were headed has been known since the late 1800s as
Proctor. Sometime before 1830, Moses and Patience Proctor settled here and began raising a family.
Their home place was on what is now known as Shehan Branch in Possum Holler. It empties into Hazel
Creek - or directly into the lake itself when it is full - almost four miles from where Hazel Creek once
emptied into the Little Tennessee River.
The Proctors had come over the main spine of the Smokies from Cades Cove. If it was solitude and
elbow room they sought, they found it. Based on the sequence of names in the 1830 Macon County
census (this area is now in Swain County, but Swain wasn't formed until 1871) and knowledge of where
other families located, it was likely well over a half-dozen miles to their closest neighbors. Something
just felt right about this particular place, so they carved out a home and a life for themselves and their
children here. Bradshaws, Cables and others were soon to come to the area, but it remained sparsely
populated for decades.
In 1848, Joseph Brackett composed the Shaker Hymn, "Simple Gifts". Though penned a thousand miles
away near the northeastern end of the Appalachian Mountain range, the words could well have applied to
the lives of Patience, Moses, and their children in the Hazel Creek valley: v /
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,
'tis the gift to come down where you ought to be.
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
It will be in the valley of love and delight.
Times and seasons pass; lives and circumstances change. The Civil War took away two of their sons,
Moses, Jr. and Mansfield. Moses, Sr. died, perhaps of a broken heart, in 1864. Patience lived to see the
end of the war and the return of two sons and a son-in-law, but according to family tradition described by
Duane Oliver in Remembered Lives, she was never the same. She died in 1870, and is buried beside
Moses on the ridge near their home.
Over time, their children and their children's children drifted to and fro, ranging up the river and across
the mountains back into Tennessee. Ritter Lumber Company arrived and set up a massive operation in
the early 1900s, providing hundreds of jobs - for a time. But by the late 1920s, the raw materials of the
entire Hazel Creek basin had been sawn, kiln dried, cut to dimension, and shipped away to become floors,
furniture, books and toilet paper, so Ritter Lumber closed shop. While there were still several dozen
farnilies who owned land and lived in the area, including some descendants of Moses and Patience, the
vast majority of the Hazel Creek drainage was now owned by land speculators such as Jack Coburn and
George Stikeleather (to whom Ritter had sold its vast holdings). Private fishing waters were established ,
with uninvited natives unwelcome.
Physical connections to vestiges of life as it had once been were completely severed by the construction
of Fontana Dam in the early 1940s. Exercising powers of what might be called pre-eminent domain with
a will, TVA acquired all lands on the north shore of Fontana, removed the people and turned the land over ^ j
to the Department of Interior for inclusion in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is worth
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/ noting here that the entire area along the north shore of the Little Tennessee had been coveted for the Park
^ ^ since the 1920's; in fact, it had been included in the original park outline, drawn in 1926.
hi the course of a century, Hazel Creek witnessed the coming of the first white settlers, an era of slow
increase in families on subsistence farms, followed by a period of rapid industrial and job growth, an
equally rapid loss of resources - an thus industry and its jobs. By the time the 1930 census was taken,
there were but two dozen individuals on the entire north shore who listed saw mill or logging as their
trade, and most of these were well to the east of Hazel Creek.
Just over a decade later, there was to be no more permanent human presence.
And yet .... even now, there is something about this place which seems to want people around, and it
Jackson County natural hazards mitigation action plan
No full text279 pp. Bookmarks modified by UO. Includes maps, charts, and figures. Published November 2005. Adopted January 31, 2006. Captured June 20, 2006.The Jackson County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan includes resources and information that will
assist county residents, public and private sector organizations and other interested people in
participating in natural hazard mitigation activities. The Plan is
organized around seven goals. Each goal includes a set of actions the County can take or
coordinate to mitigate risk from natural hazards. The key activities are summarized in a
five-year action plan. The Five-Year Action Plan Matrix lists the activities that will assist
Jackson County in reducing risk and preventing loss from future natural hazard events.
The action items address multi-hazard issues, as well as activities for flood, landslide,
severe winter storm, windstorm, wildfire, earthquake and volcanic eruption hazards. [From the Plan
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