8,708 research outputs found
Research at the RBML | Robert P. Jackson explores connections between Edward Said, Antonio Gramsci and Italian thought
No full textDr. Robert P. Jackson visited the RBML last year as part of the Heyman Center’s Edward Said research program. Editor of a recent volume on Gramsci’s Notebooks, Jackson brings his expertise on the Italian theorist to bear on the papers of late scholar and public intellectual Edward Said. Below, Jackson discusses some of the archival finds he made for his project, entitled “Edward Said as Reader of Antonio Gramsci: Postcolonial and Critical Thought in Counterpoint.
Laura Riding Jackson papers
No full textLaura Riding Jackson (1901-1991) was an American poet, critic, and editor. She was closely associated with the Fugitive group, a cluster of American Southern writers centered at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, which included John Crowe Ransom, Allen Tate, and Robert Penn Warren. She had a long partnership with Robert Graves; together they co-founded the Seizin Press, published several volumes of poetry, and co-edited the literary journal Epilogue. Jackson is generally acknowledged to have influenced the work of Graves, the New Zealand filmmaker Len Lye, and the writers James Reeves, Norman Cameron, T. S. Matthews, Jacob Bronowski, and W. H. Auden. The collection consists of correspondence between Jackson and Robert Nye, a British author, editor, and playwright, as well as manuscripts, newspaper and magazine clippings, and photographs. Subjects discussed include writers and writings, Martin Seymour-Smith, Robert Graves, and Nye
Journeys Through Jackson 2004 Vol.14 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.5"
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T h e Official J o u r n a l of t h e J a c k s o n C o u n t y G e n e a l o g i c a l Society, Inc.
Vol. X I V , No. I W i n t e r 2 0 04
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JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2004 Officers ^
President Dorris D. Beck
Vice President. L. Roy Shuler
Secretary Lynn Allen
Treasurer E. Lawrence Morton
Librarian Dorris D. Beck
Office Manager Ruth C. Shuler
Computer Coordinator. Deanne G. Roles
Chair, Publications (Editor) R. Larry Crawford
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical
materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society
assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of
the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices for other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
The holidays have come and gone, and we're off to another year in the genealogical society. We
always hope for the best one yet.
Inside your expanded (but now quarterly) publication, please find more of the same that you've come
to expect. Only you can determine if the content is to your satisfaction. Certainly there is a variety of it here. ^J
We begin the issue with the usual old photographs, then move into a Civil War pension file. We have more
official records, an old letter, two cemeteries, emphasis on two families, and a wonderful narrative to share
with you. No fewer than nine Society members contributed materials of one kind or another for our journal
this time. Remember that your submissions are always welcome, and that we will make an effort to publish
these if they meet the guidelines stated above in our policy statement.
Are you recruiting? Know someone who would look forward to working with genealogy as much as
we will all look forward to springtime? The more the merrier in this business. Only through sharing can we
approach the truth, which as always should be our final goal.
One type of submission that would be especially welcome would be Bible records. These are not easy
to come by, and they are one of our best sources. Clean out that old trunk, folks, and share the wealth.
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Expressions of Sympathy 1
JCGS Photo Album 2-4
2003 J C G S Financial Statement 5 - 6
Items for Sale by J C G S 6
The WUliam L. McCall Pension Papers . 7 - 14
The Fullbright Ancestry of Danny Jones 15 - 20
Plott Cemetery 21
Arrington Cemetery 22 - 23
The Grandchildren of David a n d Mary P a r r i s 24
1961 Jackson County Death Certificates 25 - 29
Rachel Messer Affidavit 29
1916 L e t t e r F r om Oscar Wilson 31 - 32
Jackson County Court of Pleas a n d Q u a r t e r Sessions 33-36
A Little Humor 36
Autobiography of F l o r a J a n e Zachary Watkins 37 - 42
Henderson Bryson Chronology 43 - 46
Index 47-48
Dedication
We dedicate this issue of Journeys Through Jackson to the memory of longtime
JCGS member Betty Blanton Ensley. Daughter of Bill a n d Sadie Shuler Blanton of
the Ochre Hill community, Betty was married to Lee Ensley. Mother of four sons,
the three surviving ones also members of our Society, Betty B u r r used to j o k e that
she gave memberships to h e r sons as Christmas gifts to keep t h em from borrowing
her copies of Journeys. To Harold, Haven, and Lee J r . , we offer our sincere
sympathy a n d o u r t r u s t in t h e hope of a n Ultimate Reward.
I n Sympathy
JCGS offers its sincere sympathy to members R.O. Wilson and Robert Cole
Holebrook, who have recently lost loved ones. While y o u r p a i n of separation is very
real, may you be comforted in the knowledge of its t e m p o r a r y nature.
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We always find it encouraging when members decide to share their old photographs with
us. Above, a likeness of Minnie Trantham and George Shytle. Shared by JCGS member
R.O. Wilson.
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While most of as have seen this picture or others like it many times, we are always intrigued
by flood stories. (Think about this one. We live in an area where the water flows downhill
in a hurry. Most of the time that flow is normal and not dangerous. When the truly
excessive or tragic weather story leads to fatalities, as did the 1940 flood in Jackson County,
we seem to have a morbid fascination with the high water.) Above, also shared by R.O.
Wilson, is a picture of the CuUowhee bridge over old NC 107 on August 30,1940.
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Above, an important photograph in the history of Sylva. Taken outside one of the buildings
of the paper mill, we are unsure of just what the occasion was...possibly an expansion of the
mill. The man second from the left in the first row is Lyndon McKee. On the far left in the
second row is "Andy" Anderson; the three men on the far right of the second row are J.
Ramsey Buchanan, Carey Woodring, and Garland Jones. Photo furnished by Rick Frizzell
via his sister-in-law Debbie Jones, an employee at Jackson Paper.
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C J C G S F i n a n c i a l S t a t e m e n t f o r 2 0 0 3
JC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Net Cash Flow
January 01 through December 31,2003
INFLOWS
Income
BOOK SALES HB #1
BOOK SALES HB #2
BOOK SALES JACKSON CEM BK
BOOK SALES JACKSON DELAYS
BOOK SALES JACKSON DOCKET
BOOK SALES KIRKS RAIDERS
BOOK SALES/MACON DEED BK
BOOK SALES/RESALE SWAIN C
BOOK SALES/WIKE FAMILY
COPIER INCOME
DEPOSITS -VARIOUS ITEMS
DONATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
INTEREST INCOME
MEMBERSHIPS FAMILY
MEMBERSHIPS INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERSHIPS UFE
NEWSLETTER REPRINT SALES
RECEIPT - COVER BANK FEE
RECEIVED FOR POSTAGE
SALES TAX RECEIVED
Total Income
Investment income
CD INTEREST
Total Investment income
TOTAL INFLOWS
249.94
425.01
1,524.00
66.00
14.80
2,669.50
175.00
50.00
2,400.00
295.15
557.01
872.55
104.98
12,487.71
12,487.71
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The Heritage of Jackson County, VoL I
The Cemeteries of Jackson County
Jackson County Superior Court Docket
Book
Jackson County Delayed Births, VoL I
Jackson County Delayed Births, VoL II
Swain County Delayed Births
Graham County Delayed Births
Graham County Marriages
Macon County Delayed Births
The Cemeteries of Swain County
Swain County Marriages
The Wike FamUy
Kirk's Raiders
Local Price*
64.00
15.00
21.20
21.20
26.75
34.75
25.00
NC Address**
38.50
23.50
23.50
23.50
48.00
68.00
64.81
16.02
22.11
22.11
27.00
35.23
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** This price reflects books sent to North Carolina addresses and includes NC sales tax and postage.
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T h e W i l l i a m L . M c C a l l P e n s i o n P a p e r s
[Ed. The following represents a fraction of the total documentation surrounding the pension request of Jackson County
Civil War soldier William L. McCall. Like a number of other men from the southern sections of the county, McCall
enlisted in a Tennessee regiment that fought for the United States rather than for the Confederacy. His attempt to
receive a pension for his services was complicated, to say the least. When JCGS member Anita Rudd wrote for his
records, she received a stack of papers containing his petitions, rejection, eventual approval, medical diagrams, and
further affidavits that contain much material of genealogical importance. We will pick up this story with a document
from 1882, and continue into the widowhood of William McCall's third wife. In some places it will be necessary for
us to transcribe the records; in others, the printed materials speak for themselves.]
State of North Carolina Jackson County
On this the 29 day of May A.D. 1882
Personally appeared before T.J. Bryson, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county,
John H. Mathis and David H. Mathis, late of Company D, 9 Regt Tenn Cav Volunteers, and after
having swom according to law saith they was well acquainted with William L. McCall prior to
his enlistment into Company D, 9 Regt Tenn Cav Vols on the 25 day of May 1864 and to the best
of their knowledge and belief he the said Wm L McCall was then and at that time a sound man
and free from disease and the said John H. Mathis and David H. Mathis further swears that after
having served as U.S. soldiers with him the said Wm L. McCall in said Company D, 9 Regt Tenn
Cav Vols for a period not positively recollected but to the best of their knowledge and belief was
about the 15 of January of 1865 when first he the said Wm L. McCall complained in their
presents of being ruptured and the said John H. Mathis and David H. Mathis further swears that
said complaint of rupture was made by him the said Wm L. McCall at or near Cantonment
Springs in the state of Tennessee, and further swears that they often times heard the said Wm L.
McCall begging to be excused from heavy duty such as wood getting, etc. on account of suffering
from said rupture and not being able to perform such duty, and therefore have reason to believe
he the said Wm L. McCall received or contracted the said rupture while in line of his duty as a
soldier in the said Co. D, 9 Regt Tenn Cav Vols and the said John H. Mathis and David H. Mathis
further swears they are of no relation to him the said Wm L. McCall and that they have no interest
directly or indirectly in the prosecution of this claim and that their personal knowledge of the
disease or rupture of him the said Wm L. McCall late member of said Co D, 9 Regt Tenn Cav
Vols are derived from the above stated facts and further swears their Post Office {Ed. Next line
is i l l e g i b l e , but e s s e n t i a l l y means that t h e y live in J a c k s o n C o u n t y .}
Isl John H. Mathis
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/s/T.J. Bryson J.P.
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State of North Carolina Jackson County
I A.M. Parker Clerk of the Superior Court of said county & state do hereby certify that T.J.
Bryson is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county of Jackson and that his signature is
genuine. In testimony wherof I hereunto set my hand and affixed seal of office in Webster NC
this 29th day of July 1882.
Isl A.M. Parker
Clerk Superior Court Jackson County
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49TH CONOBBSS, ) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. < IS% \T
1st Session. J \ )?*£ 0.
WILLIAM L. McCALL.
FEBRUARY 24,1886.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole Home and ordered to
be printed.
Mr. O'HABA, from tlie Committee on Invalid Pensions, submitted the
following
R E P O R T :
[To accompany bill H. R. 4632.]
The 'Committee on Invalid Pensions, to whom was referred the bill (H, R.
4632) granting a pension to William fj. McCall, have had the same under
consideration, and submit the following report:
Applicant's claim is based on an alleged rupture in lower part of abdomen,
caused from bard riding while in the service of the United
States and in the line of duty.
Claimant states under oath that he was ruptured on both sides in
January, 1865, from hard ridiug at Sevierville, Tenn.; was in no prior
service; was captured by a party of rebels at Sevierville, Tenn.. in
January, 1865, and after being beaterj with guns in the' hands of the
'enemy, he was placed on a very lean horse, without saddle or bridle,
and ran some 20 miles before he was released by Union soldiers. Thinks
above causes produced the double rupture, which is worse ou left side.
H-. M. Hooper, late sergeant Company D, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry,
deposes that about the last month of 1864, while the company was at
Pontooman Springs, Tenn., applicant first complained of rupture, and
was excused from duty; he refused to enter a hospital, and was treated
by regimental surgeon in camp and cared for by his friends for a period,
length of which is not recollected; was then taken to a private house
in Tennessee, where he remained for some time before he rejoined his
company; seemed to suffer considerably during remainder of his
service; that he was acquainted with applicant several years before his
enlistment, and, to the best of his knowledge and belief, applicant was
a sound man, free from disease at enlistment.
"William B,. and Alfred M. Hooper, late privates of Company D, Ninth
.Tennessee Cavalry, testified substantially as above, and further, that
they believe the rupture wascaused by the applicant's falling into, the
hands of the rebels, who, it is said, placed him ou a horse without saddle
and ran him a distance of 20 miles before he was released, and that
he complained of said rupture just after said release.
John H. and D. H. Matthews, comrades, late of Company D, Ninth
Tennessee Cavalry, besides corroborating theforegoing wituesses; stated
they ofteq heard applicant begging to be excused from duty on account
of rupture; that they knew claimant prior to and at the time of his enlistment,
and that he was sound and healthy and free from rupture.
John Slater and D. V. Moody corroborate the other witnesses.
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49TH CONGRESS, ) SENATE. ( R £ ^
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MAY 11, 1886.—Ordered to be printed.
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Mr. WHITTHOENB, from the Committee on Pensions, submitted the
following
R E P O R T : .
[To accompany bill H. K. 4632.]
" The Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 4632)
granting a pension to William L. MoCall, having examined the same,
report:
That the testimouy which was before the Commissioner of Pensions
was carefully examined, and, being satisfied that the report of the
House committee (No. 700), who also examined this claim, is sustained
by the proof in the case, do adopt the said report, as herein set forth,
as a part hereof, as follows:
Applicant's claim is based oo an alleged r.upture in lower part of abdomen, caused
from hard riding while in the service of the United States and in the line of duty.
Claimant states under oath that be was nrptnred on both sides iu January, 1665,
from bard ridiDK at Sevierville, Tenn.; was in oo prior service; was captured by a
party of rebels at Sevierville, Tenn., in January, 1860, aud after being beaten with
guns iu the bands of the enemy, be was placed on a very lean horse, without saddle
or bridle, and ran some 20 miles before he was released by Union soldiers. Thinks
above causes produced the double rupture, which is worse on left side. \J
H. M. Hooper, late sergeant Company D, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry, deposes that
about the last month of 1664, while tho oompany was at Poutooman Springs, Tenn.,
.applicant first complained of rupture, and was excused from duty; he refused to enter
a hospital, and was treated by regimental surgeon in camp aud cared for by his
friends for a period, length of which is not recollected; was then taken to a private
house ID Teunessee, where he remained for some time before he rejoined his company:
seemed to suffer considerably duriugreoiainderof bisservioe; that he was acquainted
with applicant several years before nis enlistment, and, to the best-of bis knowledge
aud belief, applicant was a sound man, free from disease, at enlistment.
William R. and Alfred M. Hooper, late privates of Company D, Ninth Tenuessee
Cavalry, testified substantially as above, and further, that they believe the rupture
was caused by the applicant's falling into the bands of the rebels, who, it is said, ( placed him on a horse without saddle and ran him a distance of 20 miles before he
was released, and that he complained*of said rupture just after said release.
John H. and D. H. Matthews, comrades, late of Company D, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry,
besides corroborating the foregoing witnesses, stated they often heard applicant
begging to be excused from duty on account of rupture; that they knew claimant
prior to and at the time of his enlistment, and that he was sound and healthy, and
free from rupture.
John Slater aud D. V. Moody corroborate the other witnesses.
.This claim was rejected upon the ground of no.record, no medical evidence pJ
or since service, and claimant's declared inability to furnish same, or that of a co
missioned officer who saw f he hernia in the service.
The only record shows that claimant was absent sick May and June, 1865.
There is no conflict of lay testimony that applicant was a sound man prior to and I
the time of his enlistment, that he was captured while in the line of duty aud In tbl
service of the United States, and that he suffered from the hands of the enemy sued
[PRIVATE—NO. 573.] ,
An act granting a pension to William L McCall.
Be it enacted by- the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior
be, and hereby is, directed to place the name of William L McCall,
late a private in Oompany D, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry, on the
pension-roll, subject to the conditions and limitations of the pension , )
laws. ">—'
Approved, July 6,1886. \
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In forwarding to the pension agent the executed vouchex^for your next
quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with
replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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Vol. X X I V , No. I W i n t e r 2 0 14
JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2014 Officers
President Kenneth E. Nicholson
Vice Presidents Timothy Osment, William L. Crawford
Secretary Karen C. Nicholson
Treasurer Teresa Deitz Manring
Librarian KimberlyS. Shuler
Office Manager Ruth C. Shuler
Web Master. Deanne G. Roles
Computer Technician Jason N. Gregory
Chair, Publications (Editor) Sanji Talley Watson
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to
submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical
content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted,
the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this
publication except for notices from other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
Well, winter has made it to the mountains, everything from rain to sleet to snow has been seen
here lately. But, on the bright side, it has given everyone an unexpected opportunity to work on
genealogy.
The Society is thriving so far this year with members renewing their memberships, people
coming by the office to use the resources that we have and new mysteries coming to light all the time. If
you haven't been by the office lately, I encourage you to drop by and see all the new materials that we
have. I also encourage you to come to the monthly meetings on the second Thursday of every month.
The meetings are always informative and interesting.
This fall, in October will be our Semi-annual fund-raiser, so keep that in mind. We will be
sending out further information in a few months regarding the activities that we will be having.
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Table of Contents, Announcements and Expression of Sympathy 1
JCGS Photo Album 2-6
Webster School Catalogue 7-14
Descendants of John Thomas Tatham 15-18
Genetic Genealogy: The Basics of Using DNA for Genealogy 19-24
People Helping Their Neighbors 25-27
Library Acquisitions 27
Treasurer's Report 28
1880 Jackson County Census 29-32
Ruth Bryson Mysteries « 33-36
1931 Jackson County Death Certificates..., 37-40
Book Review: Green River Graves: Hooper and Related Families 41
2014 JCGS Meeting Schedule 42
WWI Draft Cards 43-46
Index 47-48
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We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of JCGS member Eugene McGinnis. We
dedicate this issue of JTJ in his memory. We also offer our condolences to JCGS members Mary Jo
Hooper Cobb, Peggy Queen Mason , Barbara McCall Mathews, Lynn Allen Bryant and Elizabeth
Moss Wilson on the passing of their family members.
In the Holiday issue of JTJ, the address for Jean Hayes Cook was incorrect: The correct address is: 165
Grady Wiggins Drive, Otto, NC 27863.
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A w a r d W i n n e rs
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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Fowler House and Cottages, Glenville, N. C
Altitude 3.500 ft. Modern Conveniences. Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking.
Not a Hotel, but a Home for Summer Quests.
Jean Scott bought this postcard on e-bay, and granted use of it for JTJ. According to Joann
Davis Suddreth, the Fowler House was on the point behind the old Glenville School that sat on
the lake shore. She remembers that it was still operating in 1965 when she was a senior at the
school. The picture below of Robert Lee Gunter and wife Martha Avaline "Mattie" Green
and their son Willie Clarence Gunter was also provided by Jean Scott.
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Shelton is the tall young man in the middle and the girl in the back row with him is Abia
Shelton (never married). The young boy in the front is J. O. "Bud" Shelton and the young
girl is Elsie Shelton Phillips. This picture belongs to Carmaletta Gates and she granted
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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
Dr. Duane M. Jackson, Morehouse College, July 2011
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Journeys Through Jackson 1997 Vol.07 No.07-08
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Vol. VII, No. 7-8 July-August, 1997
JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
1997 Officers ^
President WilliamL. Crawford
Vice Presidents Barbara W. Dooley
' Rick L. 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 to submit
genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or
taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted the opinions expressed are not
those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices for other nonprofit
groups.
From the Editor
The old saying goes that "Talk is cheap," and if that's true, then excuses must be even cheaper. So
no excuses are forthcoming from the editor for the tardiness of this issue, just apologies to the
membership.
Our JCGS August picnic was fun and well-attended. At that gathering, Barbara Dooley was j
presented with the Holden Award. See the story on the first page of this issue.
Work on the cemetery book is exceeding all expectations. Bill Crawford and Mack Sutton are
leading the way on this project, and we should also acknowledge the able work being accomplished by
Sharon Carnes, Sandie Massingale, Harry Bumgarner, Dorris Beck, and Helen Vance, among others.
We hope this book will be close to reality by Christmas.
Speaking of reality, keep your fingers crossed that the Society will be able to rent space in the
Ferguson Building in downtown Sylva. Our lack of a home has been a continuing frustration, but we
continue to "make do" with members' storage closets, extra rooms, attics, etc.
In this issue, we concentrate almost completely on several 19th century Jackson County families.
Read Thomas W. Johnson's research on the Turpins, the first of many chapters from Betty Cope
Andrews on her Monteith line; more of Marty Grant's Cathey connections; and a revision of the
Suttons from Mack Sutton and Clara Stern. We also offer the 1928 Death Certificates fro Jackson
County.
As Dog Days slink away into oblivion, may the new fall air invigorate our genealogical spirit. One
way that your spirit can be manifest is to consider donating books, notebooks, or just vertical file items
to the Society if our office does materialize. Think about it.
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Journeys Through Jackson, July-August, 1997
Table of Contents
Queries and Information 85
The Thomas W. Johnson Response to the Turpin Box 86-92
ROOTS (Researching 0_ur Origins Together Successfully) 93-94
The Family of Thomas S. Monteith and Sarah Gribble 95-100
1928 Jackson County Death Certificates . - . . ; .. 101-104
The Cathey Ancestry of Marty Grant ..- %...* 105-108
A John Sutton Update by Mack Sutton and Clara Stern 109-114
QUERY
New JCGS member Sandra Davis Blanton, 577 Browns Valley Rd Corralitos, CA 95076 relates that
she was able to document her Hooper name in N C up to the 1880 census, but is confused about the
Davis line. Who was the father of John W. Davis, her ggg grandfather? Why is his wife Sarah in the
census and Jane in the Heritage Book? Who were her parents? What happened to Mary A. Hooper
Davis, Samuel A. Davis (her son) and Nancy A. Davis (her daughter) after the 1880 census? Needs
other info on early Davis name...why the change to Davis fromJDayidson?
BARBARA DOOLEY IS HONORED WITH THE HOLDEN AWARD
At the August picnic held this year at the WCU picnic grounds, Barbara Dooley was honored with the
presentation of the third Robert Lee and Drusilla Holden Award, presented annually as a Distinguished
Service Award by the JCGS and endowed by Mary Sherrill Robinson and Nancy Sherrill Wilson.
Barbara Dooley is no stranger to those who follow the activities of the Society. She serves currently as
Co-Vice President of JCGS, and in that office has been instrumental in bringing many knowledgeable
and entertaining speakers our way.
Barbara was the editor of the 1860 Census book for Jackson County Historical Association, a major
contribution to those studying genealogy in our county. She* h a s traveled internationally to do her
research, and'has shared that research with genealogical'societies, Internet contactees, and with the
members of our local Society.
She is married to James Dooley, retired Vice Chancellor for University Services at WCU, and they are
parents of two, grandparents of three. An accomplished pianist, Barbara with her husband James
founded the Western Carolina Community Chorus. They are also very active in the Cullowhee Baptist
Church. They reside at East LaPorte.
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DID YOU KNOW?
That JCGS members Louise Edwards, Frances Hyatt, Regenia Fisher, and Irene McClure are
featured in a book of essays prepared by the Jackson County Extension Homemakers Association in
cooperation with the WCU University Writing Center? Entitled Memories from the Hearth and
Home:Collected Essays, the softbound book is a collection of reminiscences"from fifteen Jackson
County women. Louise Edwards wrote of Professor Robert Lee Madison and his profound influence on
her family; Frances Hyatt's essay was centered on her teaching days at Big Cove; Regenia Fisher wrote
of "Living in the Country"; and Irene McClure shared her memories of family and education.
Congratulations to these outstanding women for their accomplishments. The book is delightful.
FURTHERMORE, DID YOU KNOW?
...never to store anything in a basement because of mold?
...never use plastic to store ANYTHING?
...to stay away from PVC notebooks to collect your materials?
...never to laminate ANYTHING?
...to use plain steel shelving, rather than wood, because of acids?
...never to store quilts in plastic bags?
...never to write on the backs of photographs?
...never to use magnetic-page photo albums?
...video tapes have a 7-year life under optimum conditions?
...hair can be kept in Glad bags (PVC free)
...if you won't put it in your mouth, don't put it on a grave stone? (In other words, use water.) .
[Ed. The above pearls of wisdom are from our informative June speaker, Billie McNamara, who had dozens of do's and don'ts for
genealogists concerning archival preservation.]
THE THOMAS W. JOHNSON RESPONSE TO THE TURPIN BOX
[Ed. When the "Turpin Box" article ran in JTJ in January-February, it elicited the following letter and documentation on the Turpin
family. Our thanks to JCGS member Thomas W. Johnson of Salt Lake City, who gave us permission to print his Turpin notes. On this
page are condensed statements from the letter.]
"I have been working on this family for some time...My second great-grandmother was Sarah Jane
Turpin, daughter of James H. Turpin and Jane "Jenny" Messer...Previously I had proven that James H.
Turpin and his brothers Elias and Allen were originally from Franklin Co., GA (I didn't know about
William)...I have located William Turpin in Shelby Co., TX in 1850 and 1860...
Josiah Nations calling James H. Turpin "uncle" is also interesting...I have enclosed some of my
information on the Turpin family...This is not all that I have but deals mainly with James H. Turpin and
his three wives."
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE JAMES H. TURPIN, SR., FAMILY
of Franklin and Rabun Co., Georgia, and Haywood, Macon, and Jackson Co., North Carolina
compiled by
Thomas Woodrow Johnson
4165 North 700 East
Murray, UT 84107
circa 1799 Jane "Jenny" Messer was born circa 1799 to Solomon and Rachel Messer (or Mercer)
in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
circa 1803 James H. Turpin was born circa 1803 probably to John Turpin and probably in
Franklin County, Georgia.
25 November 1812 Nancy Ellison Hughes, daughter of Ralph "Rafe" Hughes and Sarah Elizabeth Turpin,
was born probably in Haywood County, North Carolina.
Ralph Hughes Family Bible Record.
1825 Poll Tax A James Turpin paid a poll tat in 1825 under Capt. Tabor's district, Franklin County,
Georgia.
Martha "Walters Acker, Franklin County, Georgia, Tax Digests, Volume 4 — 1825-1829 Taxables
(Birmingham, Ala.:.By the Author, 1987), 19.
circa 1827 James H. Turpin married Jane Messer probably in Haywood County, North Carolina,
but possibly in Tennessee or Georgia.
18 August 1828 John Turpin, son of James H. Turpin and Jane Messer, was bom in Tennessee.
1830 Census Jas. "Tirphr" was listed as head of household in Rabun County, Georgia, including a
Rabun Co., Ga. male 0-5 (son John Turpin, b. 1828), male 20-30 (James H. Turpin, b. circa 1803),
and a female 30-40 (Jane Messer, b. circa 1799). James's brother Elias "Tirpin" and
family were likewise enumerated in Rabun County and his brother Alin Turpin was in
Habersham County, Georgia, in 1830.
1830 Cenuss, Rabun Co., Ga., p. 226, FHL film 0007040.
75 February 1835 Elizabeth Moses " no. 12
James H.- Turpin was a vs. 1
defendant in a suit in James Turpin i Defalt 1 Enjury
Macon Co., N. C
1. John Shular 5. Jesse Pendergrass 6. Wm H. Brison
2. John Colbert 6. James Trittman 10. Ben Clark
3. James Colbert 7. Michael Water 11. Amos Shephard
4. Andrew Colbert 8. Thomas Tatham 12 Samuel Wikell
Who assign the plantiff damage to one penny & costs of suit
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On motion judgment it granted against the securityes for the appeal.
Macon Co., N.C, Clerk of Superior Court, County Court Minutes, Dec 1833 - Feb 1836, p. 43, FHL film
0548807.
1840 Census James "Terpine" was listed as the head of household in Haywood County, North
Haywood Co., N. C Carolina, which included one male age 0-5 (James H. Turpin, Jr., b. 1837), two males
10-15 (John Turpin, b. 1828, & possibly William Brown/Messer/Turpin, b. 1822), one
male 20-30 (name unknown), one male 30-40 (James H. Turpin, Sr.), one female 0-5
(name unknown), three females 5-10 (Margaret Elizabeth Turpin & Sarah Jane Turpin,
twins b. 1831, and a daughter whose name is unknown), and one female 30-40 (Jane
Messer Turpin). One person was employed in agriculuture, presumably James H.
Turpin, Sr.
1840 Census, Haywood Co., N.C, p. 113, FHL film 0018094.
Between 1840 and Jane "Jenny" Messer Turpin died sometime after the enumeration of the 1840 census
30 December 1842 but before her husband's obtaining a marriage license to marry Nancy Ellison Hughes
on 30 December 1842.
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19 June 1840
James H. Turpin of
Haywood Co., N.C,
agreed to sell various
property to Thomas &
King for one shilling if a
debt was not settled with
them by the fall of 1841.
Know all men by these present that I James H Turpin of the county of Haywood and
State of North Carolina for and in consideration of the sum of one shilling to me in
hand paid by Thomas & King of the county and state aforesaid the receipt and payment
whereof is hereby acknowledged therewith fully satisfied have bargained and sold and
do by these present bargain and sell and deliver unto the aforesaid Thomas [&] King
the following property (viz) one bay mare about 8 years old and one young horse 2
years old the one I bought from Daniel Gibson one cow and calf of a dun color and all
my hogs running at Dicks Creek supposed to be about thirty head (with the exception
of twelve dollars worth which Jason Sherrill is to have) Also five head of sheep and all
my household and kitchen furniture and all my standing crops of com and oats and all
my interest that I have in a piece of parcil of land lying and being in county of
Haywood situated on Dicks Creek To have and to hold unto the said Thomas and King
all the above mentioned property and have delivered the same to them free from any
claims from me my heirs and assignes to him their heirs and assignes forever. The
conditions of the foregoing obligation is such whereas the said Turpin is indebted to
said Thomas and King by one note or bond due 1st day of Jany last for the sum of
seventy two dollars and ninety one cents as can be seen by difference to said bond now
if the said Turpin shall well and truly discharge and pay said debt on or before the fall
of 1841 then this obligation to be null and void or other wise to remain in full power
and virtue In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this
the 19 day of June 1840.
^y
attest: H. P. King (Jurat)
State of No[rth] Carolina Haywood County.
James H Turpin (seal)
Clerks office 22 June A.D. 1840. The deed of mortgage was duly proven in the clerks
office by H P King the subscribing witness thereto recorded therefore let it be so
granted Certified the 9th July A. D. 1840. W[illia]m Welch Cl[er]k.
Haywood Co.. N.C, Deeds E:31-32, FHL film 0463094.
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L - 30 December 1842 James H. "Terpin" and Nancey Hughes obtained a marriage licence; the bondsmen
were James H. Terpin and Gorg [George] Cooper; the witnesses was Samuel Gibson.
Haywood Co., N.C, Original Marriage Bond, NCSA.
6 November 1846 This deed of Mortgage came into my hands the 23rd day of Nov. 1846. B. Turnar
James H. Turpin of Registrar] H[aywood] C[ounty] This Indenture made the sixth day of November A. D.
Haywood Co.,N.C, one thousand eight hundred and forty six Between James H Turpin of the County of
agreed to sell various Haywood and state of North Carolina of the one part and James R. Love of the same
property to James R. county and state of the other part witnesseth whereas hereto for about the 15th day of
Love for fifty cents if a October 1846 James R Love indorsed a security for said Turpin to William Welch of
debt with him was not said county in the sum of thirty dollars ,or there about by note of hand and also stood
settled within twelve as security to M. Francis of said county to a note for twelve hundred 74 pounds of
months. Bacon which was executed to said Francis about the 16th day of March 1846 on which
note there is a credit for 329 lbs of Bacon or thereabout and the said Terpin on his part
stands justly indebted to said Love in the sume of seventy dollars for the use of his the
Loves stallion horse and the said'James H. Turpin being desirous the said Love and
horse him has less as well in the debt for which he is security as his own dues for the
horse therefore for and in consideration of the above named debts and allso for the
further sum of fifty cents to him the said Turpin in hand paid by the said Love has by
these presents sold and does and hath sold to the said James R Love his heirs and
assigns one four horse road waggon without a-body four head of horse beasts to wit one
bay mare ten-years old one bay. mare three years old and a bay horse eight years old
one stud horse an a eight years old and four sets of harness (2 hind and 2 four[)] one
cow and calf household and kitchen furniture to have and to hold the above named
property to the only proper use of the said James R Love his, heirs and assigns forever
It is never the less the true intent and meaning of these presents .that if the said James
H Turpin shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid-all the aforesaid debts with the
accuring interest so as to have harmless and indemnify the said Love in his habi[...]ties
as aforesaid within twelve months from the date of these presents then the obligation
and contract to be utterily null and void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue it
is further understood and agreed that the property for the time being is to remain in the
possession of the said Turpin But if from bad treatment or other causes which the said
Love may suffient [?] to permit further trouble on the part of said he the said Love is
hereby authorized to take and receive possession of all the property hereby conveyed
or any part thereof at his the said Loves own discretion & option In testimony whereof
the said James H Terpin has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year
above written in presence of us
Keener James H. Terpin (seal)
State of North Carolina, Haywood County, Clerks office November 23rd 1846 The
foregoing deed of Mortgage was duly acknowledge before me the date above recorded
therefore let the same be registered. Certified by me W. Brown Cl[erk]
Haywood Co., N.C, Deeds F: 115-16, FHL film 0463094.
December 1847 Minutes of December session 1847. . . . Ordered by court that Robert G A Love be
Robert G. A. Love was and he is hereby appointed Guardian to the miner heirs of James H Terpin (viz) John,
named gaurdian of James Terpen - Margaret - Sarah - James - and Allen Terpen he filing bond in the sum of
H. Turpin's minor Two Thousand Dollars with James-R. Love secretary.
children: John, Margaret, r
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Sarah, James, and Allen. Haywood Co., N.C, Minutes of County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1838-49, p. 562, FHL film vJ
0463090.
circa 1849 Margaret Elizabeth Turpin married John E. Fincher probably in Haywood County,
North Carolina. The marriage bond does not survive.
9 January 1849 John "Terpin" (signed Turpin) and Almira Jones, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth
Jones, obtained a marriage license 9 January 1849; the bondsmen were John Terpin and
John L. Smith; the witness was R. V. Welch.
Haywood Co., N.C, Original Marriage Bond, NCSA.
24 September 1849 Monday Morning September 24th 1849 . . . Gedeon Allman vs James H. Turpin SS.
James H. Turpin was Casa [cause of] Defendant sor[...]ened by his bail in discharge of the bond on motion
named a defendant in a of Defedent Councel to quash on the Ground That the bond for appearance is Over the
suit against Gedeon sum Required by Law = Sounder withdrawn Open for tomorrow Presents J. Keener,
Allman. Allen Fischer, J. M. Shook, Esquires.
Haywood Co., N.C, Minutes of County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1849-58, p. 35, FHL film
0463090.
26 September 1849 Wednesday Morning September 26th 1849 . . . Gideon Allman vs J. H. Therpin SS.
James H. Turpin was motion of defendant councel to quash the proceeding on the grounds of erregularity of
named a defendant in a the casa [cause of] bond which motion was sustained by the court whereup the court
suit against Gedeon adjudged and decreed that the casa be dismessed and that Defendant have Judgement
Allman. The case was against the Plantiff for the cost of suit to be taxed by the clerk. Present Allen Fischer,
dismissed. J. R. Love, Wm P. Gilett, Esquires. V )
Haywood Co., N.C, Minutes of County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1849-58, p. 38, FHL film
0463090.
James H. Turpin and State vs James Love Jun & James Turpin SS. Defendant co[...]d woodfire to quashe
James Love, Jr., were the indictment in this case.
named defendants in a
suit brought by the State. Haywood Co., N.C, Minutes of County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1849-58, p. 60, FHL film
0463090.
11 February 1850 A Power of Attorney from James H Turpin William Messer [sic] & John Turpin to
James H. Turpin, John Saml. W. Gibson was proven in this office By Joseph Keener clk the words & figures
Turpin, and William (following to wit) Know all men by these presents that we James H Turpin natural
Messer [otherwise Turpin Guardian of the minor heirs of said Turpin & Jane Turpin formerly Jane Mercer to
otherwise Brown], gave with Sarah James & Henry Allen Turpin & William Turpin [sic] & John Turpin, all of
power of attorney to the County of Haywood & State of North Carolina, have and do by these presents
Samuel W. Gibson to nominate & appoint Saml W. Gibson of the said County and state their true and lawful
obtain their share of the attomy in fact for them and in their name, to ask for demand and receive of & from
estate of Joseph Mercer all and every person in whose hands the distribed share of Jane Turpin wife of James
[Messer] of Crittenden H. Turpin formerly Jane Messer who is now dead, and who was the daughter of
Co., Ky., due in right of Solomon Messer, in the Estate of Joseph Mercer late of Crittenden County, and State
Jane Mercer [Messer], of Kentucky, though now deceased and all money w. specific Articals Which is due the
deceased, the daughter of said James H Turpin in right of his said deceased wife or to his said representatives in
Solomon Messer. Jane whose soever hands the same may be, The said attomy in fact S. W. Gibson is to take
was the deceased wife of & use all lawful means, in our names or otherwise for the recovery thereof Either by
James H. Turpin and the Suing out and prosecuting any & all manner of legal process or by compounding or ^—'
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mother of William Messer-
[otherwise Turpin
otherwise Brown], John
Turpin, Sarah Turpin,*
James Turpin, and Henry
Allen Turpin.
arbitrating in his discretion and all proper and necessary acquttances or other sufficent
releaces, and discharges, for us and in our names to make seal & deliver and to do all
lawful acts and things inwhatsoever concerning the premises as fully and effechially in
Every respect as we our selves might or could do were we personally present. In
testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the 11th day of Feb. AD
1850
Attest J. Kenner
A true copy certified
signed James H Turpin (seal)
Wm Messer [sic] (seal)
John Turpin (seal)
Haywood Co., N.C, Minutes of County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1849-58, p. 73, FHL film
0463090.
75 June 1850 Tuesday morning-June 18th 1850 . . . State vs J. C. Love & James H. Turpin SS Enely
James H. Turpin and Armstrong S. W. wet & Prosator call and failed Judgement wise for $40 Issue scisa
J. C. Love were named Opinnion of the councel the Defendant Be rebound W
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
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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
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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.”
According to Ray, Brinkley was lonely as a child. He often ate meals at Amanda Jackson’s and turned to Ray’s mother, Annie; her sister, Maggie; and brothers, Walter and Albert; for companionship. He was close to Ray’s Journeys Through Jackson Spring/Summer 2017
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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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GO TO BRINKLEY TRIAL
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
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
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Vice President L. Roy Shuler
Secretary Lynn Allen
Treasurer David C. Frizzell
Librarian Dorris D. Beck
Office Manager Peggy Q. Mason
Computer Coordinator Deanne G. Roles
Chair, Publications (Editor) R. Larry Crawford
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit
genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves die 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, die 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
Does anyone know what season it is at the moment? Three weeks ago we were shivering through a
blackberry winter that was breaking records in many places, then in the last few days we have sweltered.
When we would complain as children about the weather, our very wise mother would inform us that it was '
not a bit of our business. Wise words indeed. y
Join us in this issue for our usual mixture of official records, family descent, the continuation of the
cemetery census we have been publishing, a small humorous recipe, and some excellent how-to materials
from the North Carolina State Archives. We also, of course, have some fine old photographs for your perusal.
Notice on the first page this time about our picnic announcement, and make sure to return your
Holden Award nomination by August 1. If at all possible, be with us for our covered - dish meal, always a
highlight of the summer. And as always, regardless of the weather, keep on digging.
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Dedication and Announcements 69
JCGS Photo Album 70 - 72
Papers Concerning Individual Indian Reservations 73 - 76
The Cure 76
The Descendants of Abraham Enloe 77 - 80
Some Examples of Land Grants. 81 - 84
The Picklesimer Descendancy of Lonnie Daves 85 - 88
Watauga Baptist Church Cemetery. 89-92
Genealogy Information from the North Carolina State Archives 93 - 96
1953 Jackson County Death Certificates 97 - 1 0 0
Items for Sale by JCGS 100
Index 101-102
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Dedication
This issue of Journeys Through Jackson is dedicated to the memory of JCGS member R.L.
Crawford. Robert Lester Crawford Jr. passed away Sunday June 2. We and R.L. would have
funny conversations about the similarities of our names, even though we were not related. (R.L.
was a descendant of the Macon County, thus Haywood County, Crawford family as contrasted to
the Willets and Cullowhee Crawfords of Jackson County, and even though many persons have
expended great genealogical efforts, those families have not been connected after 1769.) R.L.
was an Air Force veteran of World War U, and was a much-liked member of our Society. We
extend our sympathy to his widow, children, and grandchildren.
Announcements
Make your plans now to be with the Society at the annual picnic in August. On Thursday August
8 at 6:30 p.m., we will gather at the WCU picnic area for our meal and our annual awards
presentation. We hope to see you there. Please find your Holden Award nomination with this
issue and mail to the Society address.
Sold out. The second volume of Jackson County Heritage is no longer available; therefore,
members who know of persons interested in purchasing a copy should take their names and
addresses for a waiting list. We will need 100 names before we can consider a reprint.
Deanne Gibson Roles, our Technology Coordinator, reports that she is now placing notices of
family reunions at our Website. An excellent idea.
Genealogy fairs and seminars coming up this summer in Macon County (June) and Rowan
County (August).
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Above, a fine photograph of the Caney Fork Nicholson family. This picture shows the R.A. and
Miranda Hooper Nicholson family, and is submitted by JCGS member Kenneth Nicholson,
who identifies the following: On the back row are Marion, G.T., the parents R.A. and Miranda,
Hut, Lucy (who married into the Queen family), and Will. The lads in the next row are Marion's
sons excpt for G.T.'s son Raymond Sr. on the right. The seated ladies are Marion's wife Ellen
(Wood), G.T.'s wife Parthenia (Page), Varinia (who married into the Stephens family), Hut's
wife Lola (Stephens), and the other women and children are not yet identified. The little boys in
front include G.T.'s sons John and Burder on the left and three others. Kenny would welcome
further identifications. We would estimate the year of this picture as about 1908 - 1910.
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The dapper outfit above is a gathering of a Balsam area chapter of the International Order of Odd
Fellows. More treasures from the photograph collection that belonged to Julia Bryson
Crawford, whose grandson Bill Crawford submits this picture for us. Bill's grandfather
"Ranzy" and uncle Hebron Bryson are both in the picture.
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The picture above is not as old as the photos we usually run, but the subject is a living - history
example that is worth preserving. The persons in the picture are identified as Talmadge
Monteith, Edith Monteith, and Wiley Green, and the photograph shows a sorghum mill in
operation between Dillsboro and Barker's Creek. Submitted by JCGS member Tim Barker, who
obtained the photo from Dale Pittman. (Photograph credit - Van Fossen Photos, Chicago,
Illinois.)
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L o o s e P a p e r s C o n c e r n i n g I n d i v i d u a l R e s e r v a t i o n s f or
C h e r o k e e I n d i a n s
[Ed. It is hardly the scope of our publication to delve into all of the political convolutions and shenanigans centering
around the status of the American Indian. In a nutshell, let it be sufficient to say that the state of North Carolina gave a
halfhearted effort to provisions of the 1819 treaty which would allow the Cherokees individual reservations. These
papers predate the Indian removal efforts of the 1830's by some years, and show that the Cherokees who lived in the
Smoky Mountains were to be exempt from the controversies that surrounded the Trail of Tears by the mere fact that
they were property owners in the state of Norm Carolina. If all of this had come to pass, then the history of our
immediate area would have been somewhat different from the way it eventually transpired. We all know that a federal
reservation was eventually a reality. We all also know the disgraceful way that the American Indian was treated, even
if some of us' would prefer to deny the facts. But with political opinions and sermons aside, here are some factual
documents from our area from the early 1820's. Transcribed by Larry Crawford from material gathered in the North
Carolina State Archives in the Haywood County loose court papers January 2002.]
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November the 20, A.D. 1820
"A true and acerat [Ed. "accurate" is our best guess. This man was challenged even more than
many of his contemporaries where spelling was concerned, and we suspect that he made some of
the Cherokee names unrecognizable.] Numeration of the Indians that is living on the purches also
the number of reservations that has been Surved. I was at a loss to distinguish the age and sects
and have added each family together."
State of North Carolina
Name
Longblanket
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Little george
Cat
Cinoa
Conigoss
Cohoos
Bird
John Welch
Bets
Beare in the hole
Bever Carer
Joney Cuchey
Oter
Twainkelly
Mores
Uehchuler
Temomaker
John Urey (Ucey?)
Omicker
Snipe
Mardoge
Wolf
Ginny
Haywood County Is/ J Phillips
No. in family Reservations
3 1
4 1
6 1
6 1
2 1
10 1
6 1
2 1
5 1
8 1
3 1
3 1
8 1
7 1
7 1
5 1
6 1
8 1
2 1
5 1
10 1
5 1
6 1
7 1
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Santylake
Skikimy
Sug (Sreg?)
Cutehey
Waley
Little dear
Six kiler
Whiporwill
Eightkiler
Sharp
Rabbit
Partridg
Gideon Mores
Dick Walker
Lowin
Cob
Yaler Bird
Tom
Jack
Spik buck
Pots
Big Tom
Drownding bare
Jacob
Dead bare
Walter
Standing dear
Qual
Sapsucker
Borg
Rain
Canot
Tick
Kehuskey
Saley
Arnick
Big bare
Standing wolf
Nicky Jack
Jacob
Betts
Butterfly
Small horn
Willnotey
Jonston
Big buck
Cowin
Big Tom
Grass
Bare at home
No. in Family
4
2
2
6
4
5
25
5
10
3
7
7
4
10
5
4
3
5
8
10
10
8
14
16
6
7
5
5
3
5
8
7
7
2
4
7
1
6
4
8
5
4
5
7
8
7
12
7
1
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Reservations
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William Reed 7
Shoney John 10
Nicky Jack 6
Noine 7
Stekoy 4
Total 487
[Ed. The following are court cases with Cherokees as plaintiffs against white men who have
encroached on the formers' land. We do not have the outcomes of the trials or hearings. In at
least one case, a defendant (Bryson) was the ancestor of many JCGS members. It is also likely
that we have JCGS members who are descended from the plaintiffs or certainly from the list
above.]
State of North Carolina
To the Sheriff of Haywood County, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to take the Body of Abraham Picklesimer if to be found in your
County, and him safely keep, so that you have him before the Honorable Judge of our Superior
Court of Law at our Court to be held for the County of Haywood at the Court-House in
Waynesville on the 2 Wednesday after the 4^ Monday in September next, then and there to
answer Old Nancy in a plea of Trespass Ouare Clausum Fregit [Ed. The legal expression means
that the defendant has unlawfully settled on the plaintiffs property.] wherefore he Broke his
Close to her.. .Damage two hundred pounds
Herein fail not, and have you then and there this Writ.
Witness John B Love Clerk of our said Court, at offr
in March 1823 in the XL7 Year of our Independence.
office on the 2 Wednesday after the 4^ Monday
Is/ John B Love Clk
[Ed. A note on the back reads: July the 5 1823 the within writ comprise by the Defendant paving
all cost (Signed by William Parker, A. Picklesimer, and Old Nancy.)
State of North Carolina
[Ed. The same form and language are used in this case. The Plaintiff, Whyckah (Grass Grows)
has sued John Bryson, Senior for one hundred pounds. Issued the 16th day of April 1823 by
Love. On the back, a note reads that Bryson compromised by paying all costs.]
[In still another case, Tegenlossey brought the trespass charge against Adam Watson, the
summons issued 24 June 1822. It was evidently to go to trial in Haywood Superior Court in the
October term of 1822.]
[Finally, He Wolfe brought suit against Alfred Brown wherefore with force and arms entered into
the possession and Close of said Plaintiff and damaged him Two hundred Dollars.] Issued 18
May 1824
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[Finally, He Wolfe brought suit against Alfred Brown wherefore with force and arms entered into
the possession and Close of said Plaintiff and damaged him Two hundred Dollars.! Issued 18
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State of North Carolina Superior Court of Law
Haywood County Oct term 1826
The Bear going in the hole
Vs
George Dickey
The Defendant swears that he was advised and believed that the Registers book Sitting
out the Treaty of Release would be received in evidence & that the Originals would not be
required
Sworn to in Open Court
This 7th Day of Oct 1826
Jno B Love Clk
/s/George Dickey
[Ed. This case had begun back in 1822. George Dickey and Jacob Shuler were bound to Bear
Going in the Hole for one hundred pounds in October of 1822. We are forced to admit here that
we succumbed to the temptation of using this suit partially because of the very colorful name of
the Plaintiff. Did this name get shortened through the years? Another reason we used this one is
because we have JCGS members who are lineal descendants of the Defendant and Co-Bondsman
above.]
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[Ed. The following is, quite frankly, hilarious. The submitter does not wish her name to be used here, and we will
honor that request, but she found the handwritten slip of paper in her family's trunk. Let's just say that this medication
was a predecessor for penicillin.]
Take alum and Copperas in equal proportions and burn them Sepparately until they become white
then beat them into a dust Then mix with Balsam or Pine turpentine Equal proportions Work
into pills by rolling in flour or Some dry Substance to prevent Sticking Take two or three pills a
day or more if the case is bad; Also wash well with a Solution made of wild Cucumber bark and
the bark off of prickley Ash root; Beat or cut fine, and Soaked in warm water; also Inject the
Solution frequently by a Serreng or Some means. Abstain from Spiritous liquors and women. \y
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[Ed. We continue in this issue with the work of JCGS member Peggy Queen Mason.]
20. NANCY ELVIRA4 ENLOE (JOHNM.3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) was b om 1863. She married THOMAS IRVIN
HUGHES 1889 in Yellow Hill (Cherokee). He was bom November 25, 1861, and died 1954.
Children of NANCY ENLOE and THOMAS HUGHES are:
i. WALTER MINGUS5 HUGHES, b. February 22,1891; d. January 06,1971.
ii. ROBERT CASSIUS HUGHES, b. September 12,1892.
21. ELIZA JANE4 ENLOE (WESLEYMATTHEW3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) was b om 1854. She married DAVID
MANLEY HYATT February 29, 1872 in Swain County, NC. He was bom 1850.
Children of ELIZA ENLOE and DAVID HYATT are:
i. JULIA CAROLINE5 HYATT, b. March 05,1873.
ii. PEARL HYATT,
iii. NED HYATT.
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22. MARY MALINDA4 ENLOE (WESLEY MATTHEW3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) She married NATHAN FIDELIA HYDE.
Children o f MARY ENLOE and NATHAN HYDE are:
i. HARVEY EDMOND5 HYDE, b. March 15,1886, Cherokee County, NC.
ii. BERTHA LADOSKA HYDE, b. October 03,1888, Cherokee County, NC.
iii. ETHEL FIDELIA HYDE, b. November 17,1893, Cherokee County, NC.
23. JAMES FRANK4 ENLOE (WESLEYMATTHEW3, ABRAHAM2 ANTHONY*) was bom June 05,1855, and died Jury 04,
1914. He married BETTY KNIGHT June 20,1894 in Dillsboro, Jackson County, NC. She was bom February 01,
1870.
More About JAMES FRANK ENLOE:
Burial: Clark Whittier Cemetery
Child o f JAMES ENLOE and BETTY KNIGHT is:
i. LLOYD KIMSEY5 ENLOE, b. July 11,1895: d. May 09,1917.
More About LLOYD KIMSEY ENLOE:
Burial: Clark Whittier Cemetery
24. JOHN MINGUS4 ENLOE (WESLEY MATTHEW3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY1) was b om 1865. He married MARY
AMANDA MONTGOMERY. She was b om 1868.
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Children o f JOHN ENLOE and MARY MONTGOMERY are:
i. NANNIE HELEN5 ENLOE, b. May 27,1900.
ii. FLORENCE KATHRYN ENLOE, b. February 26, 1890.
iii. RALPH WALKER ENLOE, b. January 15,1897.
iv. WALTER W. ENLOE, b. November 16,1887.
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25. JOSEPH JOHNSON4 ENLOE (WESLEYM47THEW3, ABRAHAM2. ANTHONY*) was born 1865. He married LULA
HAYES. She was born 1875. \y
Children of JOSEPH ENLOE and LULA HA YES are:
i. NORA KATE5 ENLOE, b. February 04,1898.
ii. EDNA ENLOE, b. January 02,1904.
26. ALICE MINERVA4 ENLOE (WESLEYMATTHEW3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) was b om January 13,1855 in Swain
County, NC, and died February 23, 1943. She married WILLIAM ALLEN DILLS October 08, 1876 in Oconeylufry
Township, Swain County, NC, son of PHILLIP DILLS and MARY BUCHANAN. He was bom April 08, 1842 in
Macon County, NC, and died November 25, 1900.
More About ALICE MINERVA ENLOE:
Burial: Parris Cemetery
Notes for WILLIAM ALLEN DILLS:
William Allen Dills was a member of Co. B, 25th Regiment, NC Infantry, and also Co. H, 62nd Regiment, NC
Infantry. He was captured by Union forces and sent to prison at Camp Douglas, Missouri. After the war, when
he returned to North Carolina he was appointed district surveyor for Jackson County. He established the town of
Dillsboro, selecting a location on his farm next to the railroad.
More About WILLIAM ALLEN DILLS:
Burial: Parris Cemetery
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i. MINNIE5 DILLS, b. 1878; d. 1968; m. BUFORD EDGAR GRAY; b. 1873; d. 1938.
More About MINNIE DILLS:
Burial: Parris Cemetery
More About BUFORD EDGAR GRAY:
Burial: Parris Cemetery
45. ii. GERTRUDE DILLS, b. July 08,1885; d. November 27,1948.
iii. BEULAH DILLS, b. 1886; d. 1965; m. ARTHUR HALE (CAP) WEAVER, August 09,1922, Jackson County,
NC;b. 1886; d. 1962.
More About BEULAH DILLS:
Burial: Parris Cemetery
More About ARTHUR HALE (CAP) WEAVER:
Burial: Parris Cemetery
27. MARY CAROLINE4 SHERRILL (ZELPHE MINERVA ETTA3 ENLOE, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) was b om 1840, and
died 1927. She married OBIDIAH BOAZ FOUTE February 23,1861. He died August 16, 1875 in Union City,
Tennessee.
Notes for MARY CAROLINE SHERRILL:
Caroline Sherrill made her home with her uncle Samuel Sherrill in Robbinsville after her parents died. She married
Obidiah Boaz Foute from Tennessee on February 23, 1861. They made their home at Union City, Tennessee.
After Obidiah died on August 16, 1875, Caroline returned to North Carolina. She sold the farm of her parents at ,
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Children o f MARY SHERRILL and OBIDIAH FOUTE are:
46. i. LEILA ETHIO5 FOUTE.
47. ii. NANNIE BOAZ FOUTE, b. 1870.
48. iii. MARY MAGDEUNE FOUTE.
49. iv. FANNY FOUTE.
28. W. HANABLE4 ENLOE (WILLIAM WATSON3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) was bom October 25,1843, and died
October 21,1900. He married MARTHA HYATT.
More About W. HANABLE ENLOE:
Burial: Campground Cemetery
Children o f W. ENLOE and MARTHA HYATT are:
i. EDGAR5 ENLOE, b. October 14,1873; d. September 05,1896.
ii. CHARLIE ENLOE.
iii. FRED ENLOE.
50. iv. MAMIE ELIZA ENLOE, b. 1888.
29. BiRUM4 ENLOE (WILLIAM WATSON3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) He married CLEMENTINE CONLEY September 15,
1872 in Jackson County, NC.
Child of BRUM ENLOE and CLEMENTINE CONLEY is:
i. BERT5 ENLOE.
30. BERTHA4 ENLOE (WILLIAM WATSON3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*)
Notes for BERTHA ENLOE:
Never married
Child of BERTHA ENLOE is:
i. WILLIE5 ENLOE.
31. ARAZELLIE J.4 ENLOE (WILLIAM WATSON3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) She married CHARLES COLEMAN ASHE
November 01,1874 in Jackson County, NC
Child o f ARAZELLIE ENLOE and CHARLES ASHE is;
i. ROBERT AMOS5 ASHE, b. April 20,1878, Whittier, Jackson County, NC-Generation
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32. SARAH E.5 ENLOE (WILLIAM ALFRED4, SCROOP WILLIAM3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) was b o m 1862 in Jackson
County, NC- She married SlON THOMAS EARLY July 08, 1885 in Jackson County, NC. He was bom 1852 in
LeadvUle, VA.
Child o f SARAH ENLOE and SION EARLY is:
i. SCROOP DEwTTT6 EARLY, b. October 14,1896, Dillsboro, Jackson County, NC-
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33. LAURA REBECCA5 ENLOE (WILLIAM ALFRED4. SCROOP WILLIAM3, ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) was b om February
10,1865, and died July 09,1921. She married WALTER EVANS MOORE 1883, son of HAMILTON MOORE. He
was bom October 14, 1856 in Hominy Creek, Buncombe County, NC, and died January 23, 1933. y )
More About WALTER EVANS MOORE:
Burial: Webster Cemetery
Children of LAURA ENLOE and WALTER MOORE are:
i. MARY EMELINE6 MOORE, m. EUGENE BEARDEN.
ii. NINA MOORE, m. HOLMES BRYSON.
iii. TOM MOORE.
iv. HANNAH MOORE, b. October 13,1898.
v. DOROTHY MOORE.
vi. LEWIS MOORE, b. September 12,1889; d. April 05,1891.
More About LEWIS MOORE:
Burial: Webster Cemetery
vii. LUCY MOORE, b. April 29,1895; d. August 12,1896.
More About LUCY MOORE:
Burial: Webster Cemetery
viii. HARRY MOORE, b. December 03,1891; d. July 26,1895.
More About HARRY MOORE;
Burial: Webster Cemetery
34. MELVINA MAGDELINE (MAGGIE)5 ENLOE (WlLUAM ALFRED4, SCROOP WILLIAM3. ABRAHAM2, ANTHONY*) Was bom December 16, 1868 in Webster, NC, and died November 15, 1959. She married JOSEPH J. HOOKER February
05, 1890. He was bom October 09, 1864, and died July 20, 1931.
More About MELVINA MAGDELINE (MAGGIE) ENLOE:
Burial: Webster Cemetery
Notes for JOSEPH J. HOOKER:
Judge Joseph J. Hooker practiced law in Dillsboro in the earlly 1900's. His office still stands at the comer of Front
and Church Streets.
More About JOSEPH J. HOOKER:
Burial: Webster Cemetery
Children o f MELVINA ENLOE and JOSEPH HOOKER are:
i. JOSEPH J.6 HOOKER, JR., b. December 08,1890; d. March 04,1897.
More About JOSEPH J. HOOKER. JR.:
Burial: Webster Cemetery
ii. MARY IDA HOOKER, b. August 21,1893; d. November 25,1893.
More About MARY IDA HOOKER:
Burial: Webster Cemetery
iii. INFANT HOOKER, b. April 17,1895; d. April 17,1895.
More About INFANT HOOKER: ^y
Burial: Webster Cemetery
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S o m e E x a m p l e s o f L a n d G r a n t s
[Ed. We include in th.is issue some examples of land grants with local importance. The first is a Granville Land Grant
for Humphrey Cunningham. The land itself was located in Rowan County, but many of the Cunningham
descendants live here. The following two grants are from the state of North Carolina, and were issued to John
Monteith and Jason Frizzell for land on Little Savannah in then-Macon, now-Jackson County. Whe
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2006 Officers
President Dorris D. Beck
Vice Presidents Robert Blackwell, James Monteith
Secretary Marilyn G. Morton
Treasurer E. Lawrence Morton
Librarian Dorris D. Beck
Office Manager Ruth C. Shuler
Computer Coordinator. Deanne G. Roles
Chair, Publications (Editor) R. Larry Crawford
Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical
materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society
assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of
the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices for other non-profit groups.
From the Editor
As usual, we will not burden the membership with excuses for a late publication. We'll just say that
~* there have been some health issues that demanded precedence and attention. With that said, on with the
y ^ show: Celebrate with us as we blow our own horns about awards and honors received by the Society. Laugh
with us over prescriptions for Mr. Miller's mule, which you will find in our first article. Be grateful with us
for the work of JCGS members, who have contributed two wonderful sets of pictures, a pedigree chart with a
cross reference, and the customary potpourri of other photographs, official records, and of course, pure
genealogy from the records of Betty Cope Andrews and Betty Queen Monteith.
As we said in our last 2005 issue, resolve to do more genealogy in 2006. Want a good way to help your
Society? Recruit new members so that even more folks can join in this fun.
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Announcements and Expression of Sympathy............................................................... 1
Honors for the Society 2-3
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Documents in the Miller Family 7-10
Photographs in the Sanji Watson Collection 11-14
Early 20* Century Jackson County Marriage Licenses 15-18
Descendants of J o h n Gribble 19-26
JCGS Financial Report for 2005 27
JCGS L i b r a r y Acquisitions 28
1969 Jackson County Death Certificates 29-32
Linda Brooks Banwarth Pedigree C h a r t s 33-34
Descendants of J o h n Jacob Wild 35-38
Households in Scotts Creek Township in 1880 39-42
Photographs in t h e Dillard Ensley Collection 43-46
Index 47-48
T h e S o c i e t y ' s A n n u a l A w a r d s
At the December annual meeting/Christmas party/society dinner, Ruth
Shuler presented the Society's annual awards. The Robert Lee a n d Drucilla Holden
Award, established in 1995 b y M a r y Katherine Sherrill Lowder and Nancy Sherrill
Wilson in honor of their maternal grandparents, was presented to Betty Cope
Andrews. The honoree has done extensive work on her Cope, H a r r i s , Monteith,
Fisher, and W a r d families, and has been a frequent c o n t r i b u t o r to JTJ.
The Daniel Deitz Award, established by Daniel's family in 1999, honors
persons who contribute significantly to the Society itself. For 2005, the Society
honored L a r r y and Marilyn Morton, a husband and wife team who have been
invaluable to the w o r k of JCGS. Presently serving as t r e a s u r e r and secretary of the
group, t h e Mortons a r e volunteers at t h e office and ane always involved in t h e w o rk
of our group.
I n Sympathy
We offer our condolences to J C G S member Katy Holden Heindl, who recently lost
her mother. While we a r e saddened by these inevitable events, we t a k e comfort in
the realization that this separation is temporary.
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In November, JCGS was chosen as a participating community by WNC Communities,
which recognizes community - based organizations involved in many various phases of
community betterment. The award, which carried a grant of 400 to the Society, was
presented at a luncheon at Grove P a r k Inn. Shown.above are WNC Communities Director
Linda Lamp and board member Robert Sipes presenting JCGS President Dorris Beck with
the award certificate.
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On the same weekend when Dorris was receiving the Communities Award, we were in
Raleigh for tbe North Carolina Genealogical Society's workshop and awards presentation.
Journeys Through Jackson received the 2005 award for Excellence in Periodical Publishing.
And while the next award does not recognize JCGS as such, we are glad to include Deanne
Gibson Roles, shown here with Nancy Manning as they receive the award for Excellence in
Web Presence for the Old Buncombe Society. Deanne is one of our own, of course, and
coordinates our Web site as well as many other genealogical endeavors.
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We always love it when JCGS member Carl Sutton decides to share pictures. The above
composite is s e l f - explanatory, with Carl's father at the top right.
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The above pictures are not from Jackson County, but just look at the last name and one Mill
see the connection. Submitted by Sam and Dorris Beck.
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We don't pretend to know who the above group might be, but we certainly hope someone
will come through with an identification for such an outstanding Mystery Photo. Submitted
by JCGS member Helen Miller Wood. In keeping with the times, persons were not
portrayed as very happy, and the elderly lady seated at the far right looks almost as grim as
the one second from the left. This might well be a four-generations photograph. The man
with the moustache has his hand on the shoulder of (probably) his wife. They might well be
the parents of some of the younger people in the back and the grandparents of the baby.
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[Ed. We wish everyone would come across old shoeboxes full of ihese kinds of materials, and have enough foresight
to hold on to them. Shared with us by JCGS member Helen Miller Wood, the papers belonged tc her grandfather
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John B. Miller was borned May the 6 1861
Emeline Miller was borned April the 12 1871
William A. Miller was borned Jan. the 3 1892
Minnie E. Miller was borned Sept. the 30 1893
Charlie W. Miller was borned Nov. the 6 1895
Died Nov. the 20 1897 2 years and 14 days old
Essie L. Miller was borned April the 16 1898
Twin boys were borned Jan the 24 1900 Dead borned
Jessie B. Miller was borned Jan. the 28 1901
Nettie E. Miller was borned Nov. the 13 1902
Robert G. Miller was borned Nov. the 17 1904
Martha L. Miller was borned Oct. the 15 1910
Francis O. Miller was borned Nov. the 3 1915
Births of J.B. and A.E. Miller's family
Written by Jessie B. Miller Addie N.C.
[Ed. John B. Miller was the son of William Miller and his wife Martha Clayton, daughter of
George and Artie Bryson Clayton. Emeline Miller was Nicy Amy Emiline Parris, daughter of
Alfred Washington and Louisa Conner Parris.]
Edna Mae Parris was born Nov 14th 1920
Frank Willard Parris was born Aug 26 1924
Kenneth James Parris was born July 10 1927
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Family of J.E. and Minnie Clayton
John M. Clayton was borned April the 25 1913
Vergie E. Clayton was borned Feb. the 27 1916
Lillie E. Clayton was borned April the 12 1918
Sally Elizabeth Clayton was borned July 11 1927
Emiline Miller was married at the age of 20 years
Family of W.A. and Gertie Miller
Willie M. Miller was borned Sept 9th 1917
Wayne S. Miller was born Oct 26 1919
Jessie Fae Miller was born Oct 20 1922
Emma Irene Miller was born March 30 1925
Junior Miller was born Aug 28 1927
Emiline Miller Died at the age of 53 years December 4th 1924 and was buried the 5 of Dec. 1924
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The Parris Family
Louisa Parris was born February the 21SI1841
Alfred Parris and Louisa Conner was married Febraar the
James Robert Parris was born July the i 1th 1860
John Alfred Parris was born Januarx the 18th 186^
Mar> Parris was born February the i 8" 1866
Celinda Parris was born September the 12 1868
Emeline Parris was born Aprul the 12th ] 871
Creacy Parris was born June the 18th 1875
Lydia Parris was born March the 17 18
Laura Parris was born November 15 ] 880
Docia Parris was born May 27 1883
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The back of the old photograph above has an inscription that reads, "Aunt Docia, Uncle
Jack, Mary, Theodocia"
[Ed. Very interesting photograph here. Docia Parris married James Baxter Laney in
Swain County. So does the inscription read "Uncle Back"? Their youngest child, Velma,
who was not born at the time of this photograph, was one of the Parris descendants who
tried for years to establish the correct identities of Parris siblings in Jackson County.]
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Sylva Township, Jackson County. N.C.
Nov 21,1901
Received of John B. Miller his taxes for the year 19C1. as follows:
For State Tax S.9E
For School Tax 2.14
For General County Tax 1.23
For Special County Tax 2.17
Total 6.52
/s/J.W. Davis, Sheriff
Scotts Creek Township, Jackson County, N.C.
Jan 4th 1923
Received of John B. Miller
His taxes for the year 1922, as follows:
Poll tax
County Tax
School tax
Bridge and Road Tax
Stock Law Tax (Dog)
Special for School
Total .
.51
.81
.44
1.00
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Isl E.L. Wilson, Sheriff
The ones who were Baptized Sun August 12,1928 By Rev K. Allen
Margret Parris Glenn Nations
Edith Parris Mode Cogdill
Burlee Shular Bob Henry
Edna Hoyles Lloyd Painter
Mamie Parris Grady Norman
Georgie Mae Fisher J.V. Jones
Mamie Cogdill Cole Greene
Kay Sluder Gamie Pannell
Cecil Lindsey Hobert Littrell
Roy Lindsey Irene Morris
Dan Bishop Bessie Jones
Sam Morris
Written by Frances Miller Aug 13, 1928
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Above, a school group, possibly from Addie. Below, the only examples we have ever seen of
prescriptions for a mule.
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[Ed. We asked JCGS member Sanji Talley Watson to share old photographs with us. ana she complieG Following
are some of her submissions.]
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A number of the pictures shared with us by Sanji concentrate on the Shook family. Above,
the Tim and Clercy Hooper Shook family. The daughters are Jemima (Tucker), Bertha
(Fisher), Martha (Owen), Jane (Chastain), Mary (Davis), and Ida (Orr). The sons are
Clyde, Willard, Vess, George, and Fate Shook. Below, William Jesse and Rachel Malinda
Reed Burrell.
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Sanji reports that the above photograph was taken about two weeks before the Rocky
Hollow congregation moved to Cedar Baptist Church. A partial list of those in the picture
would include Alonzo Brown, Alvin Luker, Jim Middleton, Dave Middleton, Eldon Shook,
Eva Brown Prince, Selma Jean Middleton, Mae Haskett, Lucy Watson Middleton, Delia
Mae Shook Luker, Eoma Luker, Doris Luker, Dorothy Luker, Theda Middleton, Delores
Middleton, Wayne Prince, J.B. Brown, James Brown, and Ronnie Haskett. For those
members unfamiliar with the territory so to speak, the Cedar church is located on Highway
2S1 a few miles south of Tuckasegee. The names above are very representative of this part
of Jackson County, and all of these last names are still found in the Cedar Valley area.
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On the following page, one of the older photographs submitted. It shows Jim Shook, Laura
Shook (Chastain), Theodocia (Shook) Watson, Joseph Marion Shook, Elizabeth Jemima
(Middleton) Shook, Vess Shook, and Lecy Watson. Picture taken ca. 1908-1909.
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[Ed. We continue in this issue with the abstractions of Jackson Count? marriage "licenses, unless s different location is
stated, the persons lived in Jackson County. Abstracted b> Larr\ Crawford in the Jackson Counts Register of Deeds
Office March 2006 ]
Ellis Beasley (22) (white), son of Jerry and Mattie Beasley (both living), to Artie Dillard (21).
(white), daughter of John and Dora Dillard (both living)... marriage by Russell Painter. J.P.. 13
Aug 1911 at Svlva.
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H.W. Ward (36) (white), son of Decater and Jane Ward (both living), to Cora Monteith (20).
(white), daughter of Hix Monteith (dead) and Ira Monteith (living...marriage by J.H. Bradley,
J,P. 13 Aug 1911 at Wilmot.
Cole McMahan (24) (white), son of Levi McMahan (living) and Lucian McMahan (dead), to
Emma McMahan (21) (white), daughter of Lucresia McMahan (living)...marriage by A.W.
Davis, Baptist Minister, 18 Aug 1911 at the jail in Webster.
B.H. Harris (19) (white), son of W.M. and Allie Harris (both living), to Flora Watson (18)
(white), daughter of Lou Watson (living)...marriage by L. Bumgarner, J.P., 20 Aug 1911 at
Sylva.
W.D. Barnes (27) (white), son of G.N. Barnes (living), and Josie Barnes (dead), to Rilda
Arwood (18) (white), daughter of Nathan Arwood (dead), and Kans Arwood (living)... marriage
by L. Bumgarner, J.P., 20 Aug 1911 at Sylva.
Erve Pannell (21) (white), son of M.J. and Matilda Pannell (both living), to Lillian Henson (21)
(white), daughter of Rufus and Laura Henson (both living)...marriage by J.T. Carson, Baptist
Minister, 27 Aug 1911 at the residence of M.N. Wiggins, Scotts Creek.
A.F. Clouse (28) (white), son of M.C. Clouse (dead) and Manerva Clouse (living), to Beulah
Warren (18) (white), daughter of W.L. and Sallie Warren (both living)...marriage by L.
Bumgarner, J.P., 27 Aug 1911 at Sylva.
John Williams (26) (white), son of J.K. and Polly Williams (both dead), to Elnora Frady (17)
(white), daughter of Napoleon and Lizie Frady (both dead); A.-W. Cope and Joe Williams give
consent as the parties E. Frady has been and is staying with; rriarriage by J.L. Kinsland, Baptist
Minister, 3 Sep 1911, at the home of J.K. Williams, Savannah.
E.D. Dills (64) (white), son of Jack and Margaret Dills (both dead), to Hiley D. Gibson (15)
(white), daughter of Joe Franklin (dead) and Clementine Gibson (living); Clementine Gibson
gives consent as mother; marriage by P.N. Price, J.P., 1 Sep 1911 at River Township.
Bob Moore (26) (white), son of CC. and Aima Moore (both living), to Dessie Henson (19)
(white), daughter of Sam and Millie Henson (both living)...marriage by E.N. Brown, J.P., 4 Sep
1911 at JE.M. Cowart's house, Caney Fork.
John Martin (22) (white), son of Richard and Jane Martin (both living), to Zettie Green (21)
(white), daughter of John Green (living) and Mollie Green (dead)...marriage by W.W. Anthony,
Minister, 7 Sep 1911 atNath Bumgarner's, Qualla.
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Abey Pettey (21) (black), son of Jim Pettey (living) and Lucinda Pettey (dead), to Nina Love
(3 8) (black), daughter of Annis Love (living)...marriage by M.Y. Jarrett, J.P., 6 Sep 1911 at
Dillsboro.
Jim Whitmire (25) (black), son of Robt. And Mollie Whitmire (both living), to Mamie
Thompson (28) (black), daughter of Sam and Mirica Thompson, marriage b\ M.Y Jarrett. J.P..
6 Sep 19i 1 at DiUsboro.
Tom Norman (25) (black), son of Harry Norman (living) and Marsella Norman (dead), to Carry
Washington (22) (black), daughter of Monroe and Lou Washington (both dead)...marriage by
M.Y. Jarrett. J.P. 6 Sep 1911 at Dillsboro.
Joe Cunningham (21) (white), son of Sam Cunningham (dead) and Tinie Sherrill (living), to
Lola Green (20) (white), daughter of W.T. Green (living) and Hattie Green (dead)... marriage by
M.Y. Jarrett, J.P., 9 Sep 1911 at Dillsboro.
Card Robinson (21) (white), son of W.H. Robinson (living) and Lizzie Robinson (dead), to
Lake Alexander (14) (white), daughter of M.P. and Sallie Alexander (both living); consent of
M.P. and Sallie Alexander as parents; marriage by M.P. Alexander, Baptist Minister, at M.P.
Alexander's, Cashiers Valley.
Garland Barker (29) (white), son of Rufus and Jane Barker (both dead), to Mattie Love (28)
(white), daughter of J.L. Love (dead) and Albia Love (living)... marriage by J.J. Gray, Methodist
Minister, 27 Sep 1911 at Sylva.
Oscar Carver (21) (white), of Macon County, son of Nelson Carver (living in Macon County)
and Martha Carver (dead), to Lydia Passmore (21) (white), daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah
Passmore (both living)...marriage by J.L. Kinsland, Baptist Minister, 15 Oct 1911 at Nathaniel
Passmore's, Savannah.
Walter McDowell (21) (black), son of Allen and Rachel McDowell (both living), to Gertie
Gaither (20) (black), daughter of Henry Gaither (dead) and Sarah Gaither (living)... marriage by
M.Y. Jarrett, J.P., 30 Sep 1911 at Dillsboro.
Thos. O. Wilson (30) (white), son of R.M. Wilson (dead) and Hicks Wilson (living) to Luetta
Buchanan (21) (white) , daughter of W.O. and Cordelia Buchanan (both living)...marriage by
JJ. Gray, Methodist Minister 1 Oct 1911 at Sylva.
Erastus Blanton (28) (white), son of W.R. and Pina Blanton (both living), to Bessie Shular (20)
(white), daughter of R.B. and Emelyn Shular (both living)...marriage by M.A. Norman, Baptist
Minister, 3 Oct 1911 at Scotts Creek.
Don Frizeli (22) (white), son of Mack and Mary Frizeli (both living) to Minnie Watson (16)
(white), daughter of Bob and Mant Watson (both living); Bob and Mant Watson give consent as
parents; marriage by A.W. Davis, Baptist Minister, 8 Oct 1911 at the schoolhouse on Long
Branch in Cullowhee.
Albert Ross McDonald (27) (white) of Ohio, son of O.C., S.E. McDonald (both living), to Ethel
Eliza Griffes (27) (white) of Florida, daughter of J.A., Eliza Griffes (both dead)...marriage by
Henry C. Parker, Episcopal Minister 9 Oct 1911 at Balsam Lodge, Scotts Creek.
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Zeb V. Watson (48) (white), son of J.H. Watson (dead) and Lucinda Watson (living), to Dora
M. Hall (39) (white), daughter of Ben Farmer (living)...marriage by J.J. Gray, Methodist
Minister, 8 Oct 1911 at residence of L.W. Monteith. Sylva.
John H. Hinkle (23) (white) of Transylvania County, son of Perry and Man' Hinkle (both living
in Transylvania Count}), to Rosa M. Henson 0 " n (white), daughter of Wesie> and Hattie
Henson (both living j...nc other information given.
Thurman Potts (20) (white), son of Francis and Hannah Potts (both living), tc Fannie Crisp
(19) (white), daughter of Sam Crisp and (both living)...marriage by Thomas H. Queen,
Baptist Minister. 15 Oct 1911 at "my house near Balsam Station."
Harrison Franks (22) (white), son of Jack and Lou Franks (both living), to Myrtle Franks (18)
(white), daughter of Garrett and Arzelia Franks (both living)... marriage by H.H. Hooper, J.P., 15
Oct 1911 at L.J. Franks', Glenville.
Shelvin Queen (23) (white), son of Geo. Queen (living) and Ellen Queen (dead) to Lizzie Daves
(18) (white), daughter of Sarah Daves (living)...marriage by J.H. Mathews, J.P., 22 Oct 1911 at
Thos Daves' house, Canada.
Jerry Green (22) (white), son of Chas and Becca Green (both living), to Mirdell Wilson (16)
(white), daughter of Jim Wilson (dead) and Florence Morrison (living); Florence and Riley
Morrison give consent; marriage by B.H. Hooper, J.P., 15 Oct 1911 at the residence of the bride,
Cullowhee.
Robert Hedden (21) (white), son of Dillard and Catherine Hedden (both dead), to Minnie Terry
(16) (white), daughter of M.T. and Josie Terry (both living)...marriage by M.A. Norman, Baptist
Minister, 15 Oct 1911 atM.T. Terry's, Scotts Creek.
Wesley Crow (22) (Indian), son of Severe Crow and Laura Crow (mother living), to Mollie
Welch (32) (Indian), daughter of John G. Welch (living) and Lizzie Welch (dead)... marriage by
William Ratliff, Baptist Minister, 24 Oct 1911 at John L. Maney's, Wrights Creek.
Mack Frizeli (21) (white), son of Cole and Lucye FrizeU (both dead), to Sallie Morgan (21)
(white), daughter of John Morgan (dead) and Lizzie Morgan (living)...returned not executed 23
Oct 1911.
J.C. Shular (37) (white), son of David and Susan Shular (both living), to Fannie Parker (28)
(white), daughter of Mat and Martha Parker (both living)...marriage by Russell Painter, J.P., 22
Oct 1911 at Dillard Parker's, Scotts Creek.
Lawrence Barker (28) (white) of Swain County, son of Mack and Delsie Barker (both living), to
Rosa Stephens (24) (white), daughter of Henry Parker (living) and Vira Barker (dead).. .marriage
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