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Journeys Through Jackson 2015 Vol.25 No.01

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  • Journeys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The journal began as a monthly publication in July 1991, was published bimonthly from 1994 to 2003, and continues today as a quarterly publication. The journal issues in this digital collection are presented as annual compilations.
  • Journeys Through Jackson The Official Journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. Vol. XXV, No. I Winter 2015 JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. 2015 Officers President ..................................................................................................................... Timothy N. Osment Vice Presidents .................................................................................... Jason N. Gregory, Lynn Hotaling Secretary ............................................................................................................... Mary Buchanan Smith Treasurer ............................................................................................................... Teresa Deitz Manring Librarian................................................................................................................................ Marie Clark Office Manager ............................................................................................................. Karen Nicholson Web Master ..................................................................................................................... Deanne G. Roles Computer Technician ................................................................................................... Jason N. Gregory Chair, Publications (Editor) ..................................................................................... Sanji Talley Watson Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices from other non-profit groups. From the Editor As usual, we will start with the weather. Here in Jackson County, the weather changes from day to day. We have had some snow and ice, but, signs of spring are already appearing. In the next issue, we plan on running all the members names with contact information and families of interest. If you have not updated your information in a while, now would be a good time to do so. Each issue from here on out will contain, depending on space available, all new members that have joined since the last JTJ. That will give all members, new and old, a chance to see if there is anyone they would like to contact and share information with. As always, our Society owes its success to our members. You have graciously submitted and donated materials for articles and ideas for articles to the Editor. We appreciate all feedback that is given. This publication belongs to the membership as a whole and we hope that it is something that you read and reread several times. If you find yourself with a few hours of free time on your hands, please consider volunteering at the Society. We are always glad to have people come in to share their knowledge of our area and our families. Contact the JCGS office if you would like to volunteer. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents, Announcements and Expression of Sympathy................................1 JCGS Photo Album........................................................................................................ 2-6 Doctor’s Daily Journal ................................................................................................ 7-12 The Descendants of James Thomas Tatham ........................................................... 13-18 JCGS 2014 Annual Meeting ...................................................................................... 19-20 The Shuler Family and the Civil War ...................................................................... 21-24 1880 Census Records for Jackson County ............................................................... 25-30 Descendants of Archie Blanton ................................................................................. 31-36 Library Acquisitions ........................................................................................................37 Note from Tim Osment, JCGS President ......................................................................37 2014 Treasurer’s Report .................................................................................................38 1935 Jackson County Death Certificates ................................................................. 39-42 WWI Draft Cards ...................................................................................................... 43-46 Index ............................................................................................................................ 47-48 We offer our sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of JCGS Life member Francine Hyatt on her recent passing. We also extend our condolences and sympathy to JCGS members, Naomi Seago, Larry & Marilyn Morton, Leslie Morgan, Marie Treadway, Tom McClure on the recent passing of their loved ones. Remember our monthly meetings! Every second Thursday of the month. Topics are varied and we try to have something of interest for everyone. Come out and join us. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 2 JCGS Photo Album On a recent warm spring day, the Keener Cemetery marker identifying the final resting place of one of Sylva’s founding fathers, General Erastus Rawley (E.R.) Hampton, shines in the noonday sun. In recognition of Sylva’s 125th anniversary, the stone was cleaned and reset by the Town of Sylva. An adjacent plaque designating Hampton’s historical contributions will be installed in 2015. Hampton’s daughter, Mae is credited with selecting the name “Sylva”, after one of her father’s hired hands, William D. Selvey (Sylva). The picture above is one found in the numerous pictures that have been donated to the society. It is a picture of Grady Parker of Cullowhee as a young man. The picture to the left is of Samuel Manus Beck (1 Jul 1861-12 Mar 1954) and his wife, Eva Magdalin Frizzell (13 Jun 1861-25 Feb 1954.) They were married in Sunday, 10 Jun 1883. They reared their family in the East Fork Community. They are the grandparents of long time JCGS member, Sam Beck. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 3 JCGS Photo Album The two pictures are of the Balsam Grove School located in the Caney Fork Community. They are part of the pictures donated by member, Loreda Davis, and are stored as the Wood Collection at the JCGS office. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 4 JCGS Photo Album To the left is Richard Mealus and Irona Texada Mathis Broom with their granddaughter, Brenda Broom. To the bottom is a picture of Richard and Irona’s family with the addition of Bob Mathis. These pictures were donated to the society by Martha L. Gross. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 5 JCGS Photo Album This is a familiar sight in Jackson County. Many of the men here worked in the logging business at one time or another. Both of these pictures are part of the Wood Collection. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 6 JCGS Photo Album The soldier above is listed as Dick Warlick. The man and woman above are Coot and Ora Wood. The picture below is of workers at a logging camp. No location is known and the only identification on the picture is the name Mack Cook. These photographs are also of the Wood Collection. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 7 Doctor’s Daily Journal ED: Recently member Anna Frazier brought the 1915 Daily Journal of Dr. C. Z. Chandler to our attention. We have decided to publish the days that he has completed in the journal. All spelling and abbreviations are as written in book. DATE WEATHER PATIENT PAYMENT COSTS Jan 1 Fair W. E. Moore – for visit 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 Jan 2 Fair John Pruett – by cash 2.00 Mrs. C. H. Daniels – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 Edgar Early – for 1.00 Mrs. Jno. Phillips – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 Sarah Monteith – by cash .50 Jan 3 Cloudy Ranson Cowan – Prof Services, (wife) Pole Buchanan – for visit 2.50 -- incidental 1.00 Jan 4 Fair D. K. Moore – by cash 2.50 Jno. R. Crawford – by cash 2.50 Pole Buchanan – for visit 7.00 Merrit Green – for visit 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 Jan 5 Cloudy & rainy Dollie Sutton – by cash 5.00 Jas. Mallonee – for vacc – wife 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 Jan 6 Rainy Jefferson Stand Life Ins. Co. 20.00 D. H. Bryson – by cash .50 Jan 7 Clear & warm Fate Ashe – by cash 1.00 L. J. Bryson – by cash 1.00 Jas. Mallonee – for visit 1.00 1.00 R. Van Ensley -- 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Jan 8 Cool & cloudy Robt. Clayton – ½ 2.00 Pole Buchanan – for visit 6.00 Jeff. Stand. L. Ins. Co. – for Ex. J. J. McDonald 5.00 Mrs. Jack Stutz – for med & Rx 1.00 Joe Davis – by cash ½ .50 Jan 9 Fair Silas Quillians – ½ cash 1.25 Prudental Ins. Co. 2.50 F. A. Luck – for visit 1.00 Jobe Stanley – for 2 Tub. Inj 2.00 Mrs. Jno. Phillips – for Tub inj. 1.00 Mrs. C. H. Daniels – for tun inj 1.00 R. L. Standish – for visit 7.00 7.00 W. D. Frizzle – by cash ½ 7.50 R. F. Jarrett – by cash ½ 4.20 Sam Monteith – for visit 2.00 D. A. Monteith – visit 1.00 Jan 10 Fair & warm T. P. Mehaffey – for prof. Services 3.00 3.00 Jan 11 Sleet & rain Jackson County – for attending meeting – Sanitary Board 4.00 Rufus Jones – ½ 2.50 Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 8 Jan 12 Cool & cloudy, snow John Stanley – for tub inj 1.00 J. H. Cathey – by cash ½ 1.00 Lonnie Cunningham – Prof, services, wife 3.00 10.00 Pry Cathey, Jr. – for ex & micro. Exs. 3.00 Jan 13 Clear & warmer Wm. Jones – ½ 1.00 Edgar Early – For tub inj. 1.00 Jan 14 Rain, warmer Rebel Hatcher – by cash on acct. 3.00 Jan 15 Clear & warm John Stanley – for tub. Inj. 1.00 Ed. Robinson – for dressing foot 1.00 B. R. Morgan – ½ 1.00 C. M. Wells – Dec 12, by cash on settlement 11.12 Jan 16 Warm & cloudy J. B. Ensley – on acct. 8.50 Mrs. Jno. Phillips – Tuberculius Inj. 1.00 W. B. Wilkes – Prof. Services 2.00 2.00 Mrs. Epps – Tuberculius Inj 1.00 1.00 Jan 17 Rain W. C. Green – For med. 1.00 -- incidentals 2.00 2.00 Ed. Robinson – for dressing foot 1.00 Jan 18 Cloudy & rain Cling Mills – for visit 5.00 Jan 19 Cloudy & snow Thos. Buchanan – by cash ½ 2.50 Edgar Early – Tub. Inj. 1.00 Cling Mills – for visit 5.00 Robt. Clayton – for visit 5.00 Jan 20 Snow, colder Jobe Stanley – for tub. Inj. 1.00 Jno. McCoy – for visit 1.00 Ed Robinson – for dressing foot 1.00 Jan 21 Clear, cold Ransom Deitz – Prof. Services for wife 10.00 10.00 Geo. Pangle – for visit 1.00 Jan 22 Cloudy, cool Napolean Buchanan – by cash on acct. 4.00 Robt. Garrett – for visit 1.50 Jan 25 Cloudy & cool Layfayette Ashe – by ½ cash 1.00 Mrs. C. H. Daniels – Tub. Inj. 1.00 Edgar Ensley – Tub. Inj. 1.00 John Beck – ½ 2.00 Jan 26 Cloudy & cool S. W. Enloe – for visit 1.50 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 Jan 27 Cloudy & warmer Mrs. Fannie Elmore – for visit & ex. 2.00 Mrs. Thad Clayton – for visit 1.00 F. A. Luck – For visit 1.00 Cabe Cope – for visit 5.00 Jas. Hensley – Prof. Services (wife) 6.00 10.00 Jan 28 Clear & warm Jno. R. Crawford – for visit 5.00 Jan 29 Joe Mason – by cash ½ 1.50 Jan 30 Cloudy & colder Tho. Bradley – Prof. Services wife 10.00 10.00 Ace Nations – ½ 5.00 Chas. Fisher – ½ 2.50 Mrs. Jno. Phillips – Tub. Inj. 1.00 Mrs. C. H. Daniels – Tub. Inj. 1.00 Jan 31 Cloudy & cool J. R. Crawford – Prof. Services wife 15.00 149.50 158.00 Feb 1 Rainy & warm W. J. Cogdill – for urinolysis 1.00 Feb 2 Cloudy & rainy E. E. Brown – ½ 5.00 Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 9 Jno. R. Crawford – for prof services wife 4.00 10.00 J. A. Monteith – by cash ½ 4.00 Flem Woodard – by cash ½ 4.00 Thos. Clayton – for a child 1.00 Feb 3 Cloudy & cold Fred Bryson – for visit & med 1.50 David Hall – Prof. Services for self 10.00 10.00 Feb 4 Clear & cool F. A. Luck – for visit 1.00 Grandison Buchanan – Prof. Services boy 8.00 A. A. Deitz – for visit 4.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Feb 5 Rainy & warm Robt. Clayton – Prof. Services for wife 45.00 45.00 Feb 6 Clear & cool Coot Wood – ½ 2.00 Abe Moore – for visit 4.00 John Shepherd – ½ 2.50 Mrs. Jno. Phillips – Tub. Inj. 1.00 Jobe Stanley – Tub. Inj. 1.00 Edgar Early – Tub. Inj. 1.00 Baird – removed tonsils (girl) 10.00 H. M. Bumgarner – for visit 1.00 Feb 7 Clear & cool J. M. Leatherwood – Prof. Service for wife 15.00 Feb 8 Clear & Cool Ace Deitz – for visit 8.00 Feb 9 Clear & cool Cole Gribble – ½ 5.00 Jefferson St. Life – ½ 5.00 M. Parker – ½ 2.25 Dave Phillips – ½ 3.00 Charlie Hall – for visit 4.00 LaGrant Dills – for visit 1.00 Feb 10 Cold & clear Robt. Garret – for visit 1.50 Feb 11 Clear & warmer Thad Baird – for visit 2.50 Rufus Monteith – for visit and med. 2.50 1.50 F. A. Luck – for visit 1.00 Feb 12 Clear & warmer Chas. Hall – for visit 4.00 Cling Lewis – for visit 3.50 3.50 W. R. Sherrill – for visit 2.50 Jas. Anderson – for visit 2.00 2.00 Robt. Hatcher – for visit 1.00 Feb 13 H. B. Pressley – for visit 1.00 Mrs. Epps – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 1.00 Mrs. Phillips – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 W. R. Sherrill – for visit 2.50 Feb 14 Warm, cloudy, rainy W. R. Sherrill – for visit 2.50 Nelson Wilson – Prof. Services for wife 8.00 10.00 Jobe Stanley – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 Feb 15 Cloudy & rainy W. R. Sherrill – for visit 3.00 Jas. Anderson – Prof. Services for self 2.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Edgar Early – for tub. Inj. 1.00 Feb 16 Cloudy & cooler Matt Crawford – ½ .50 W. R. Sherrill – for visit 2.50 Lawrence Cowan – for visit 1.00 Jas. Cowan – for visit 1.00 1.00 Feb 17 Clear & warm Sam Crisp – for visit 6.00 Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 10 Doyck Sutton – for visit 5.00 5.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Feb 18 Clear & warm Cling Lewis – Prof. Services wife 10.00 10.00 W. R. Sherrill – for visit 1.00 Harris Clay Co. – Prof services for Jess Baker 5.00 Feb 19 Clear & warm Incidental 1.00 1.00 Feb 20 Clear & warm Fate Elders – for visit with DDH 7.50 Mrs. Jno. Phillips – Tub. Inj. 1.00 J. M. Stillwell – Prof. Services for girl 10.00 10.00 Feb 21 Clear & warm James Ensley – Prof. Services for wife 10.00 Feb 22 Cloudy & warm Wm. Williamson – for visit etc. 5.00 J. C. Estes – for visit 3.00 J. J. Hooper – for visit 2.00 Feb 23 Cloudy & warm Thad Beard – for visit 2.50 Whit Fore – for visit 1.50 Mrs. Robinson – by cash ½ 1.50 Feb 24 Cloudy & colder Tom McNeely – for visit 1.50 Pole Buchanan – by Cash ½ 4.50 Thos. Norman – for visit 4.00 8.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Feb 25 Clear & colder Jno. R. Crawford – ½ 8.50 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Feb 26 Clear & cool Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Burton Stiles -- by c. ½ 5.00 J. M. Leatherwood – by cash on acct. 10.00 Feb 27 Clear & warmer Charlie Hall – ½ 3.00 Mrs. C. H. Daniels – for Tub inj. 1.00 Mrs. Jno Phillips – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Feb 28 Clear & cool Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 179.25 288.50 Mar 1 Clear & cool Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Mar 2 Clear & cool Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Henry Hall – Prof. Services wife 10.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Thad Beard – visit with DDH 1.00 Mar 3 Clear & warm Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 E. M. Smathers – for visit 6.00 Thos. McNeely – Prof. Services for boy 25.00 Mar 4 Cloudy & cool Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Wm. Williamson – for visit 3.00 Mar 5 Cloudy & rain E. M. Smathers – for visit 8.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 J. R. Crawford – for visit 1.00 Henry Raby – for visit 6.00 6.00 Mar 6 Clear & cool Vina Monteith – ½ 2.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Jess Parker – Prof services for wife 10.00 Mrs. Jno. Phillips – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 11 Tom McNeely – ½ 2.50 Mar 7 Cold, cloudy, snowy Mrs. Clara Smith – for visit 5.00 Mar 8 Clear & cold Masonie M -- ½ 1.50 Walter Cagle – Prof. Services wife 10.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 J. A. Parris – for visit 1.00 Mar 9 Fair Burton Ashe – for visit 5.00 Mar 10 R. L. Elders – ½ 7.50 Anderson Cowan – for visit 15.00 15.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Edgar Early – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 Mar 11 Clear & warm Jess Baker – by cash on acct. 5.00 Mr. Grainger – for visit 5.00 Mar 12 Clear & warm Henry Brogden – for visit 2.00 Deen Sutton – for visit 2.00 Mar 13 Clear & warm Allen Sutton – ½ 5.00 Burt Stiles – ½ .50 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Mrs. C. H. Daniels – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 Jas. Anderson – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 1.00 Mar 14 Clear & warm Geo. McConnell – for visit 3.50 Wm. Williamson – for visit 1.00 Mrs. Clara Smith – for visit 5.00 -- incidental 1.00 Mar 15 Cloudy & warm Swartz Brooks – Prof. Services for boy 1.00 7.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Geo. McConnell – for visit 3.50 Wm. Williamson – for visit 4.00 Mar 16 Cloudy, snow & rain Arthur Dills – for visit 2.50 Jobe Stanley -- for visit 1.00 Edgar Early – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 E. M. Smathers – cash on acct. 5.00 Wm. Smith – for visit 10.00 Mar 17 Clear & cold Goldman Green – for visit – mother 3.50 7.00 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 Aaron Bryson – for visit 2.50 Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Hube Bryson – for visit 2.00 2.00 Mar 18 Cloudy & cool Gay Sutton – Prof. Services for wife 10.00 10.00 Rchd. Hall – Prof services for self 10.00 F. A. Luck – for visit 1.00 Laurence -- by cash ½ 1.50 Mar 19 Cloudy, cold & rain Wm. Smith – for visit 5.00 Jno. Dillard – for visit & ex. 5.00 Mar 20 Cloudy & cold Jas. Anderson – for Tub inj. 2.00 2.00 Mrs. Daniels – Tub inj. 1.00 Wm. Morgan – for visit 1.00 Walter Bryson – visit & med 1.50 Mrs. Eugene Allison – for visit 2.50 Mr.. Luck – for visit 2.00 Mar 21 Cloudy & snow Severe McDowell – for visit 2.00 Jno. Dillard – for visit 2.00 J. H. Cathey – services for Jule 3.00 Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 12 Mar 22 Cloudy & snow John R. Crawford – ½ 5.00 Severe McDowell – for visit 2.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 M. D. Hardin – for visit 1.00 Mar 23 Cloudy & cool J. H. Cathey – for dressing – Jule 1.00 Edgar Early – Tub. Inj. 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 B. R. Morgan – services for child 1.50 Mar 24 Clear & warmer Mr. Luck – for visit 1.00 Jobe Stanley – for Tub. Inj. 1.00 Jno. Dillard – for visit 1.50 Mar 25 Clear & warm Lawson Queen – ½ 2.00 Mrs. David Frizzle – for visit 2.00 Mr. Williamson – for visit 2.50 Severe McDowell – for visit 1.00 Gay Sutton – for visit 5.00 Mar 24 Cloudly, warmer & rain Mrs. Clara Smith – for visit 5.00 Mr. Luck – for visit 1.00 Jas. Cabe – Prof services for son 5.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 J. H. Cathey – dressing Jule’s head 1.00 Mar 27 Cloudy & rain Ed. Howell – for visit 5.00 Mrs. Epps – Tub. Inj. 1.00 1.00 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 Mar 28 Clear & warmer Mrs. Clara Smith – for visit 5.00 Jas. Anderson – Tub. Inj. 1.00 Ed. Howell – for visit 5.00 Mar 29 Clear & warm Jas. Sutton – for 2 visits 15.00 Ace Deitz – for visit 1.00 C. M. Danner – by cash ½ 11.25 Mar 30 Cloudy & snow Roy Buchanan – Prof. Services for wife 10.00 10.00 Louis Jones – Prof. Services for wife 10.00 10.00 Mar 31 Cloudy & cold Roy Sutton – for visit 5.00 120.50 375.00 Apr 2 Cloudy, rain & snow Aaron Bryson – Prof. Services for wife 100.00 Apr 3 Abe Moore – by cash ½ 2.00 Cole Bradley – by cash ½ 1.50 Geo. Snyder – ½ 1.25 Apr 4 Clear & warm Baxter Hall – Prof Services for wife 10.00 Cole Allison – for visit 1.50 Apr 6 Robt. Hatcher – ½ 1.50 Winfield Turpin – ½ 2.50 Apr 7 Clear & warm Jno. Pruett – for visit 2.50 Walter Bryson – for visit 2.50 Apr 8 Clear & warm Sam Davis – Prof. Services for self 50.00 50.00 Whit Fore – ½ 1.00 Apr 9 Clear & warm Robt. Clayton – for visit 4.00 Robt. Hatcher – for visit 1.00 Jas. Davis – visit for Arrwood 1.00 Fate Ashe – ½ 1.00 Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 13 Descendants of John Thomas Tatham ED: This family record was submitted by JCGS member, Mary Buchanan Smith. It will continue in following issues. 20. Thomas Nathaniel Tatham was born 4 Jun 1839 in Savanah, Jackson Co., NC and died Sept. 1919 in Young Harris, Georgia. He is buried in Young Harris, Georgia. He married Artie Mae Bryson on 15 Feb 1865 in Jackson Co., NC. She was born 10 Aug 1850 in Jackson Co., and died 8 Jan 1890 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried at Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co, NC. She was the daughter of Daniel J. Bryson and Lucinda Jones. Notes for Thomas Nathaniel Tatham: The family of Thomas Tatham is listed in a Bible in possession of Mattie Buchanan Cabe – from her mother, Lillie Tatham Buchanan. Thomas N. Tatham enlisted 27 Apr 1861, age 21, Co. A, Jackson Co., NC, 16th Infantry Regiment, CSA. Mustered our 5 Oct 1861, Transferred 5 Oct, 1861. NC Troops 1861-1865. He also served Co. K., 39th Regiment, NC, CSA. He lost an eye in the War. Served in Thomas’s Legion. 1870 Census, Jackson Co., NC 1880 Census, Jackson Co., NC Thomas Tatham 30 Tatham, Thomas 41 b: NC Artie Mae 20 Artie 30 Lilly E. 1 Lillie 11 Robert 9 Pinkney 5 Charley 2 1900 Census Jackson Co., NC Thomas Tatham 60 1910 Census, Thomas N. Tatham, age 72, Pinkney C. 26 living with daughter Lillie Tatham Buchanan Daniel 19 and family. John W. 13 13 Jan 1883 – Thomas N. Tatham, L. C. Hall … appointed Guardian to John Tatham, Wm. Tatham, George Tatham, Irvin Tatham, “minor orphans of James Tatham.” (This is interesting considering James did not die. His wife Arminda Cabe Tatham died.) He is buried in Woods Grove, Young Harris, Georgia. Application for Confederate Tombstone made, to be shipped to W. C Tatham, Hayesville, Clay Co., NC. Artie Mae died within a month of the birth of their last child. Thomas N. Tatham and Artie Mae Bryson had the following children: i. Julius Lee Tatham was born 6 Aug 1867 in Savannah community, Jackson Co., NC and died 13 Feb 1870 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. 55. ii. Lillie Nora Tatham was born on 22 Apr 1869 in Jackson Co., NC and died 31 Jan 1955 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. She married John Simon Buchanan on 24 Mar 1884 in Jackson Co., NC. 56. iii. James Robert Tatham was born 18 Feb 1871 in Jackson Co., NC and died 17 Feb 1932 in Darrington, Washington, and is buried in Darrington Cemetery, Snohomish Co., Washington. He married Adeline Cabe on 11 Nov 1893 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. 57. iv. Pinknery Candler Tatham was born on 24 Jun 1874 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died Aug. 1923 in Washington. Burial in Sedro-Wooley Cemetery, Washington. 58. v. Daniel Harley Tatham was born 23 Jul 1880 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 29 Jun 1951. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 14 59. vi. William Charles Tatham was born 22 Sep 1881 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 3 May 1967 in Young Harris, Towns Co., Georgia. He is buried in Wood’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Towns Co., Georgia. He married Lola Vester Gribble on 5 Nov 1899 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. 60. vii. John Wesley Tatham was born 28 Feb 1882 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 1945 in Darrington, Snohomish Co, Washington. He is buried in Darrington Cemetery, Snohomish Co., Washington. viii. Thomas Walker Tatham was born 16 Dec 1889 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 16 Dec 1889 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. 21. David Jasper Tatham was born 15 Apr 1842 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 17 Oct 1891 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC.. He married Mary Collins Pilkey on 22 Mar 1866 in Jackson Co., NC. She was born 26 Jan 1842 and died 26 May 1911 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for David Jasper Tatham: He entered the CSA 1 Jun 1861, Cherokee County, Co. E., 25th Regiment, NC 1870 Census, Jackson Co., NC 1880 Census, Jackson Co. NC Tatham, David 24 Tatham, David 38 Mary 26 Mary 38 Martha 3 Annie 13 Sarah 7 Texas 4 Franklin 2 David Jasper Tatham and Mary Collins Pilkey had the following children: i. Coleman Tatham died young. ii. Maggie Tatham died young. 61. iii. Martha Ann Tatham was born 11 Mar 1867 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 1 Nov 1927 in Jackson Co., NC. She married Rufus Thomas Gribble on 16 Mar 1884 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC at T. N Tatham’s. iv. Lucia Tatham was born 1869. 62. v. Sarah Jane Tatham was born 1 Jul 1873 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 8 May 1952 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in East Fork Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. She married James Theodore Bryson on 7 Feb 1892 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. 63. vi. Texie C. Tatham was born 21 Mar 1875 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 11 May 1951 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. She married William Fitzhugh Lee Bryson on 26 Feb 1893 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. 64. vii. James Franklin Tatham was born 21 Jan 1878 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 7 Aug 1952 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in East Fork Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Bertha Lee Jones on 23 Dec 1900 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. 22. Thurzal Caroline Bryson was born 19 Dec 1827 and died 2 Feb 1903 in Young Harris, Towns Co., Georgia. She is buried in Wood’s Grove Cemetery, Towns Co., Georgia. She married James Madison Meers on 10 Mar 1865. He was born 1825 in Cherokee Co., Georgia. Thurzal Caroline Bryson and James Madison Meers had the following children: i. Eliza Ann Meers was born 1850 in Cherokee Co., Georgia. 65. ii. Martin Meers was born Feb 1850 in Cherokee Co. Georgia. 23. Thomas Marion Bryson was born 24 Oct 1832 and died 6 Aug 1897 in Towns Co., Georgia. He married Honora Elizabeth Hardy on 8 Nov 1860 in Towns Co., Georgia. She was born 27 Feb 1840. Thomas Marion Bryson and Honora Elizabeth Hardy had the following children: Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 15 i. Mary Ellen Bryson ii. Honora Elizabeth Bryson was born on 19 May 1865 iii. Thomas Marion Bryson, Jr. was born on 11 Jul 1867. iv. Katie Bryson was born on 26 Nov 1868 and died 6 Dec 1869. v. William Bryson lived in Jacksonville, Florida. vi. James Hardy Bryson died on 24 Nov 1941 in San Antonio, Texas. He married Kittie Carson in Sep 1919 in Union Co., Georgia. vii. Annie Bryson. 24. Elizabeth Ann Bryson was born 4 Feb 1837. She married Thomas H. Fincher on 25 Feb 1858. Elizabeth Ann Bryson and Thomas H. Fincher had the following children: i. Eliabeth Fincher was born in Georgia. 66. ii. Edward Fincher iii. Thomas Fincher iv. Allison Fincher v. Lin Fincher 25. Martha (Mattie) J. Bryson was born on 1 Nov 1843. She married Joseph P. Westmoreland on 24 Dec 1865. Martha J. Bryson and Joseph P. Westmoreland had the following children: i. Henry Lee Westmoreland was born 6 Nov 1866 and died 28 Oct 1867. ii. Libbie Bryson Westmoreland was born 7 Oct 1867. She married B. H. Dutton on 14 Apr 1892. 26. James Turner Bryson was born on 25 Sep 1848 and died 27 Sep 1934. He married Cassie L. Brown on 13 May 1880. James Turner Bryson and Cassie L. Brown had the following children: i. Ethel Lucille Bryson was born 20 Feb 1881 Siloam, Green Co., Georgia. She married William Clinton Thompson on 31 Oct 1906. ii. Thomas Jefferson Bryson was born Mar 1883 Siloam, Green Co., Georgia and died 12 Jun 1939 in Dekalb Co., Georgia. Notes for Thomas Jefferson Bryson: 1910 College Park, Fulton Co., Georgia 1920 Macon Ward 3, Bibb Co., Georgia Thomas J. Bryson, 28, Reporter Thomas J Bryson, 35, Produce Dealer Edith, 21, b: NY, Fb: Wales, Mb: Rhode Island Edith, 37 iii. Marion Turner Bryson was born on 11 Nov 1888 Siloam, Green Co., Georgia and died 3 Jan 1941 27. Leander Burton Tatham was born 12 May 1831 in Cherokee Co., NC and died 2 Feb 1914 in Cherokee Co., NC. He is buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Cherokee Co., NC. He married Sarah Elizabeth Moore on 9 Feb 1866 in Cherokee Co., NC. She was born 17 Sep 1843 and died 20 Jul 1926 in Cherokee Co., NC. She is buried in Valeytown Cemetery, Cherokee Co., NC. Notes for Leander Burton Tatham: Leander Tatham, Captain, Co. D, 21st Reg., CSA Cherokee Co., NC. Enlisted CSA 1 Jun 1861, Cherokee Co., NC, age 30, 2nd Lieut Co., D., 25th Inf Reg, NC. 1st Lieutenant, 28 Apr 1862, Captain, 17 May 1862. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 16 Prisoner of War, from Selected Record of War Dept relating to Confederate Prisoners of War 1861-1865. “Sent from Dept of the Cumberland to be released north of the Ohio River.” Assisted in the organization of Co. D. Family history says that at the end of the War, he would not surrender his sword, but drove it into the ground , broke off the blade, and surrendered the handle only. 1870 Census, Cherokee Co., NC 1880 Census, Valleytown, Cherokee Co., NC Leander Tatham, 38, Farmer L. B. Tatham, 49, b. NC, parents b. NC Sallie, 35 Sarah, 36 Alice, 3 Allas, 13 Charles, 1 Charlie, 11 Henry, 9 Anna, 7 James, 2 Walter, 3 months 1900 Valleytown, Cherokee Co., NC 1910 Valleytown, Cherokee Co., NC Leander Tatham, 69 Leander Tatham, 78 Sarah, 56 Sarah E., 66 Charles P., 31 Carpenter Walter M., 30 Henry R., 29, Logging Bert E., 28 James W., 22 Mary E., 24 Wall M., 20 William, 21 Burton E., 18, Corn Miller Mary E., 14 William B., 11 Leander Burton Tatham and Sarah Elizabeth Moore had the following children: 68. i. Alice Doratha Tatham was born 9 Jan 1867 in Cherokee Co., NC and died 19 Apr 1949 in Andrews, Graham Co., NC. She is buried in Andrews Cemetery, Graham Co., NC. She married Jeff Dutch Piercy on 2 Oct 1892 in Cherokee Co., NC. 69. ii. Charles Pearson Tatham was born 21 Nov 1868 and died 16 Aug 1917 in Cherokee Co., NC. 70. iii. Henry Ruthledge Tatham was born 7 Feb 1871. He married Julia Ann Chambers on 5 Nov 1905 in Cherokee Co., NC. iv. Laura Anna Tatham was born 12 Jul 1873. She married George Collet on 27 Jul 1897 in Cherokee Co., NC. v. Thomas Edgar Tatham was born 26 Dec 1875 and died 26 Feb 1878. 71. vi. James Watson Tatham was born 1 May 1878. 72. vii. Walter McClain Tatham was born 20 Feb 1880 in Cherokee Co., NC and died 3 Nov 1956. He is buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Cherokee Co., NC. He married Lillie Elizabeth Hoyle on 22 Dec 1912. 73. viii. Burton Earl Tatham was born 22 Mar 1882. 74. ix. Mary Elizabeth Tatham was born 28 Jan 1886 in Cherokee Co., NC and died 7 Apr 1933. She is buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Cherokee Co., NC. She married Harrison Hedden in Sep 1916. x. William Benton Tatham was born 23 Mar 1889 and died 1983. 28. William Clinton Tatham was born 23 Mar 1833 and died 2 Feb 1905 in Wahalla, Oconnee Co., South Carolina. He married (1) Margaret Millwee in Aug 1860. He married (2) Unknown Spouse. He married (3) Catherine Nichols. She was born in 1867. Notes for William Clinton Tatham: Served in Civil War – 2nd Lieut., Co. E, “Thomas Legion”. CSA, cm 25 Sep 1862. Walker’s Battalion, Thomas’s Legion. 1880 Census, Wahalla, Oconnee Co., SC 1900 Census, Wagener, Oconee Co., SC William C. Tatham, 50 , Huckster William C. Tatham, 67, b. March 1833 Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 17 Margaret, 52 Catherine (Nichols), 33 Addie, 13 Roger L., 11, b. Oct 1888 John, 11 George J., 9, b. Sep 1890 Brazeal, Fannie, 23, stepson Julia E., 7, b. Feb 1893 Samuel, 27, stepson, works for sheriff Ernest C., 5, b Aug 1894 William G., 2, b. May 1898 William Clinton Tatham and Margaret Millwee had the following children: 80. i. John Freeling Huston Tatham ii. Addey Tatham William Clinton Tatham and Unknown Spouse had the following children: i. Lille Tatham was born 1861. She married Milton Nicholson on 23 Mar 1892 in Cherokee Co., NC. 75. ii. Thomas W. Tatham was born 1863 in Cherokee Co., NC. He married Della M. Moody on 31 Aug 1890 in Cherokee Co., NC. William Clinton Tatham and Catherine Nichols had the following children: i. Roger L. Tatham was born Oct 1888 in Oconee Co., South Carolina. 76. ii. George Johnson Tatham was born Sep 1890 in Oconee Co., SC and died 9 Jan 1933. iii. Julie E. Tatham was born Feb 1893 in Oconee Co., SC 77. iv. Ernest Cochran Tatham was born 23 Aug 1896 in Oconee Co., SC and died 18 Sep 1975. 78. v. William Dewey Tatham was born May 1898 in Oconee Co., SC and died 18 Sep 1975. 79. vi. Boone A. Tatham was born 3 Jul 1901 vii. Major Tatham viii. Leroy Tatham 29. Pinkney Benton Tatham was born 6 Feb 1834 in Cherokee Co., NC and died 3 Mar 1926 in Cherokee Co., NC. He married Ara Cirkendal Wright on 30 Jan 1861. She was born 14 Oct 1839 and died 31 Jan 1916 in Cherokee Co., NC. She was the daughter of James Wright and Caroline Winfrey. Notes for Pinkney Benton Tatham: Served in “Thomas’s Legion”, CSA, 5th Sergeant, Co. E, 1st Battalion, entered 25 Sep 1862. Served four years in the CSA. Following the war he ran a government still, during the time the Indians raided the still house and stole six barrels, which he had to repay the government 50 cents per gallon A barrel probably held about 60 gallons. 1880 Census, Valleytown, Cherokee Co., NC, page 327B P. B. Tatham, 45, farmer, b. NC, parents b. NC Jerilla, 10 Arra, 40 Jo Ellen, 8 James L., 18 Jerona, 6 Jasper, 17 Jernora, 4 John, 15 Jepthie, 2 Julia, 12 1920 lives in the home of his son, James A. Tatham. Pinkney Benton Tatham and Ara Cirkendal Wright had the following children: i. James Leander (Jimmy Lee) Tatham was born 10 Nov 1861 and died 19 Oct 1882. 81. ii. Jasper Marion Tatham was born on 10 Apr 1863 and died 3 Mar 1932 in Cherokee Co., NC. He married Laura Ella Moore on 8 Oct 1884. 82. iii. John Alexander Tatham was born 20 Jan 1865 and died 1951. He married Stella Dunlap on 1 Jan 1903 in Cherokee Co., NC. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 18 iv. William Thomas Tatham was born 5 Jan 1867 and died 28 Mar 1867. 83. v. Julia Texas Tatham was born 6 Aug 1868. 84. vi. Jarilla Rozanna Tatham was born 10 Jul 1870. vii. Jo Ellen Tatham was born 30 Jan 1872. She married William Gladden on 14 Feb 1889 in Cherokee Co., NC. viii. Jaronia Carvella Tatham was born on 18 Dec 1873. She married Nicholas Hampton on 25 Nov 1895 in Graham Co., NC. 85. ix. Janona Grazel Tatham was born 8 Nov 1875 and died 2 Mar 1928 in Graham Co., NC. She is buried in Andrews, Graham Co., NC. 86. x. Jeptha (Jep) Hooper Tatham was born o6 Jan 1878 in Graham Co., NC and died 26 Dec 1954 in Graham Co., NC. He married Georgia B. Slaughter on 30 Dec 1898 in Graham Co., NC. He is buried in Old Mother Cemetery, Graham Co., NC. xi. Jetharoe Ulyssus Tatham was born 28 Dec 1879 and died 25 Jan 1880. 87. xii. Juanita Tatham was born 17 Oct 1881 in Graham Co., NC and died in 1958. She married Edgar Bruce King on 13 Sep 1900. 30. John Green (Purd) Tatham was born 11 Mar 1844 in Cherokee Co., NC and died 8 Jun 1932 in Cherokee Co., NC. He is buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Cherokee Co., NC. He married (1) Mary Jo Sherrill on 4 May 1870 in Cherokee Co., NC. She was born 17 Aug 1852 in Swain Co., NC and died 18 Dec 1883 in Graham Co., NC. She is buried in Old Mother Cemetery, Graham Co., NC. He married (2) Mary J. McCombs on 8 Sep 1893 in Cherokee Co., NC. She was born abt. 1845 and died 18 Jan 1923 in Cherokee Co., NC. Notes for John Green (Purd) Tatham: John was with Co. E, 25th Reg. Cherokee Co., NC, CSA. He entered service at the age of 16. He was with the troops that escorted President Davis after the evacuation of Richmond. 1880 Census - Cheoah, Graham Co., NC John Tatham 36 Clerk of County b. NC parents b. NC Josephine 27 Jessie 8 Mary 6 Fanney 4 Earley 2 1910 Census – Cherokee Co., NC 1920 Census – Cherokee Co., NC John Tatham 66 John B. Tatham 75 Mary J. 58 married 17 years Mary 75 Minnie Evan 18 servant John Green (Purd) Tatham and Mary Jo Sherrill had the following children: 88. i. Jessie Tatham was born 1872 in Graham Co., NC and died 11 Jan 1937 in Graham Co., NC. She married Jonathan L. (Will) Carver on 30 Jan 1888. ii. Mary Tatham was born 1874 and died 1937. iii. Fannie Tatham was born 1876. 89. iv. Earl Parks Tatham was brn Jul 1879 and died 25 Nov 1962. He married Leah Christopher on 1 Dec 1907. v. Lucy L. Tatham was born 23 May 1881 and died 6 Aug 1883 in Graham Co., NC. She is buried in Old Mother Cemetery, Graham Co., NC. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 19 Jackson County Genealogical Society 2014 Annual Meeting The Jackson County Genealogical Society held its 2014 Annual Meeting on December 11 at East Sylva Baptist Church. It was a brisk, cold evening. The luminaries were aglow, the Christmas Spirit was n h3e air, and close to 100 people enjoyed an overflowing bounty of homemade casseroles, meats, breads vegetables and desserts. The evening had many highlights. The Genealogical Society installed new officers for 2015. They are: Tim Osment President Lynn Hotaling Vice-President Jason Gregory Vice-President, IT Teresa Deitz Manring Treasurer Mary Buchanan Smith Secretary Karen Nicholson Office Manager Marie Clark Librarian Deanne Roles Web Master Sanji Talley Watson Editor Charter President, Ruth C. Shuler, presided over the installations and noted that for the first time in its history, in 2015 the Jackson County Genealogical Society had no charter members on its board of directors. Ruth assured the new group that the former board members were “not going anywhere, would be watching closely, and that their loosely-organized ‘Council of Wisdom” would be available for advice, guidance and information.” Jean and Jim Scott were recognized for their continued support of the Society and the annual Scott Foundation Scholarships. Carol and David Bryson were presented the Holden Award for their contributions to the study of Genealogy. The Brysons used oral histories, archive records, land grants, and historical map collections to create a map of the pioneer settlement of Hamburg Village, now under the waters of Lake Glenville. Copies of the map are on display in the Cashiers and Sylva Libraries. They also published the comprehensive book, Glenville and Cashiers … From the Records, detailing the early histories of both communities. Ruth Shuler was presented the Deitz Award for her many exceptional contributions to the Jackson County Genealogical Society. In addition, Ruth joined outgoing board members, President Kenneth Nicholson and Vice-President Bill Crawford, in receiving plaques acknowledging their many years of service. To close the evening, the Jackson County Genealogical Society announced the establishment of the Robert Larry Crawford Scholarship in recognition and in deep gratitude for Larry’s extraordinary support and the countless hours he donated to the Society ad the thousands of visitors who stopped by over the years. Larry’s contributions are certainly an invaluable, unequaled labor of love and will benefit the Genealogical Society for generations. Tax-deductible gifts to the Scott Foundation Scholarships and the Robert Larry Crawford Scholarship can be mailed to the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Post Office Box 2108, Cullowhee, NC 28723. Tim Osment, JCGS President Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 20 Above; Jean Crawford Brown, Robert Larry Crawford and Ruth Crawford Shuler, with the announcement of the Robert Larry Crawford Scholarship. And Ruth with her plaque for many years of service to JCGS. Left; David and Carol Bryson with the plaque for the Holden Award, given to them for their contribution to the study of genealogy. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 21 The Shuler Family and The Civil War ED: This is the conclusion to the article written by JCGS member Jane Nichols Heymann. She has granted us permission to publish it in JTJ. Emanuel Shuler m. Jane Ingram The family lived in and around Cherokee County, NC; Bartow County, Georgia; Arkansas; and the western states. 1. Jemima Levina 2. John 3. William M. 4. Andrew 5. George Washington 6. Mary Eliza m. Wiley E. Reeves (GA) 7. Margaret “Peggy” 8. James Fayette 9. Goldman 10. Richard H. 1. Jemima Levina never married. 2. John Shuler lived in Georgia and was born in 1820, so it is likely he served in the War. Having no middle initial to help with the search, it is difficult to find. I did locate a John B. Shuler serving the Confederacy in the 6th Arkansas Infantry, Regiment 6, Co G. I do not know for sure this applies to Emanuel’s son. However, it is the same regiment and company that John Henry served in (John H. is the son of Jacob Shuler). 3. William M. Shular enlisted at age 31 in Co. F 29th NC on August 31, 1861. He was hospitalized at Meridian, Mississippi April 11, 1865, with a wound. The place and date wounded was not recorded. He surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama, My 4, 1865, and was paroled at Meridian on May 9, 1865. According to The History of the Shuler Family, William had married Dorcas Ann Winters Smith in 1885. His wife claimed his pension in 1903, the year William died, according to The History of the Shuler Family. Another interesting fact is that the Census for 1860 places him in Yuba County, California with his brothers G. W. and Goldman. All three brothers had gone west to look for gold. He must have come home to NC to serve in the NC 29th. 4. Andrew died in the 1850’s. 5. There is a record of George Washington Shuler’s being on the census in California, and The History of the Shuler Family says several of Emanuel Shuler’s sons went to mine gold there in the 1860’s. But there is also a record of his having served in Thomas’ Legion in NC Troops. Troops notes that there are no identifying papers found so far that place him in that particular unit. I think, based on the correspondence of James Fayette, it is possible both William M. and George W. came back to NC to fight for the Confederacy after having been in California. There is also another possibility that may be farfetched, but, in checking the records of Confederate soldiers in Arkansas, there is a “George W. Shooler” listed as serving in Arkansas’ Thrall’s Battery, Light Artillery and Wiggins’ Battery, Light Artillery. That would put him in an Arkansas regiment like his brother, John. There is also a record of George W. Shooler as a Prisoner of War. The records show he surrendered at Citronella, Alabama, and was paroled at Meridian, Mississippi. More research on him needs to be done, but we know from The History of the Shuler Family that he eventually settled in Arkansas after the War. 6. William E. Reeves, the husband of Mary Eliza Shuler at age 46 in 1864 served in 1st Fannin’s Reserves, Georgia. 7. Margaret “Peggy” Shuler was mentally handicapped. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 22 8. When James Fayette Shuler was 24 he was arrested and convicted of robbing stage coaches in California as part of a gang, the Gassaway Gang. They claimed they were robbing in order to get money to support the Confederate cause. James was in San Quentin from 1864-1872. Sandra Shuler Bray has put his photos and those of his family on Ancestry.com. The narrative accompanying it says that after he was released, he married the widow of a Mormon pioneer and lived the rest of his life quietly in Utah as a Mormon and a miner. Bray notes that James’ granddaughter married a man who later became the Governor of Utah. The family only discovered his past when checking old Census records and say he never mentioned his arrest and imprisonment to his children and was a model husband and father. The narrative says, “During the spring and summer of 1864, the Civil War was turning especially bad for the Confederacy. General Sherman began his invasion of Georgia in May, and burned his way through the northwestern part of the state until he captured Atlanta on September 2. During the campaign, the armies came right through the are where James Shuler’s parents had their farm in Bartlow County. The newspapers in California were full of the news of the war and were exulting because of the Union victories. Southern sympathizers were secretly recruited to do all that they could to help the Confederate cause. The leader of the gang, Ulysses S. Gassaway, age 61, was from Kentucky. In a letter asking for a pardon from the Governor of California, James says that his two older brothers had already returned home by 1863, leaving him alone in California. He says his parent’s home in Georgia had been destroyed along with their possession by Sherman’s army. The documentation, letters, and information contributed by Bray is excellent. More study of the Confederate “secret societies” working in western states may shed light on James Fayette’s motive for breaking the law. It is also possible that as a young man, he simply fell in with the wrong crowd. The letter asking for a pardon is an eloquent statement, emphasizing that he is a man of good character who had never before been arrested and whose family is “broken-hearted.” 9. Goldman Shuler has no Civil War records that I can find. He may have stayed out west during the War. The History of the Shuler Family notes he was in the 1860 Census of California, and that he lived in Canada much of his life. 10. Richard H. Shuler, born in 1850, was probably too young for the War. I can find no records on him, Confederate nor Union. He lived in Oregon according to The History of the Shuler Family, following in the footsteps, it seems, of the other brothers who had moved west. Note: I spent time going through Georgia’s Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865, available on-line through Family Search (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,) and I found 15 Shulers who fought in Georgia. Unfortunately for research, they are listed by initials, and so far I can’t match them directly to our family. Additional Information Thomas’s Legion There is an excellent book on Thomas’s Legion, Storm in the Mountains by Vernon Crow, and a detailed volume of information in NC Troops. Online sources abound on William H. Thomas such as thomaslegion.net, so a few paragraphs I might write could not do justice to what is considered one of the most historically interesting units of the Civil War, and certainly one of the most important men in western NC. John Shuler and his wife, Sally had a genealogical connection with Will Thomas because Will was their first cousin. Also, the Shulers and Thomas had had business dealings for a long time before the War. Many of our Shuler men were part of the Legion’s story. The Legion is the only one that was made up of several companies of probably the best NC and Tennessee mountain men, and two companies of Cherokee Indians. In total, the men Thomas recruited into Thomas’s Legion were a diverse group. They were rugged mountaineers, trappers, hunters, scouts, sharpshooters, and fiercely independent Scotch-Irish descendants. Cherokees were unwavering in their loyalty to Thomas with good reason because Thomas had worked on their behalf for years and was considered their only “white chief.” The Cherokee who joined his Legion had already proven themselves to be survivors with The Trail of Tears, and there were no better trackers than they were in the whole mountains. “The Legionnaires (carried) an assortment of not only old squirrel rifles, Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 23 revolvers, and sabers, but also steel-tipped spears, long-bladed bowie knives, and tomahawks that (could) be hurled with accuracy up to 30 feet and open up a man’s chest or skull. They (were) largely self-equipped and self-supplied.” (Gerard, p.68, Our State, Sept. 2012.) Thomas’s Legion was NC’s sole “legion”, and recruited mainly from western NC. In military language a “Legion” is a simple command containing all three components; infantry, cavalry and artillery. It mustered in 2,500 soldiers while the average Civil War regiment mustered about 1,100 soldiers. The Indian estimate varies from 200-400 men. Western NC in 1860 consisted of 18 counties, and slaves comprised on 11.3% of the region’s total population compared to 33 % for the whole state. Histories of Several Regiments and Battalions from NC in the Great War 1861-65, Vol. 3 says the mountaineers were generally poor and had no interest in slavery, “present or prospective.” But when Federal troops occupied East Tennessee and threatened their homes and way of life, they joined the fighting. One history book quotes a soldier who said the closer the Federal troops got to his house, the more “Southern” he felt. When the Civil War broke out, William H. Thomas was 57 years old and a slave owner. (Allen, Annals of Haywood County). He was authorized by Jefferson Davis to raise a regiment, which was mustered into service in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the summer of 1862. Their first skirmish was in September 1862 at Baptist Gap, Tennessee. During the battle the grandson of Chief Junaluska was killed and the Cherokee soldiers retaliated by scalping several Union wounded and dead soldiers. The act of scalping sort of “set the tone” of the Legion as far as the Northerners were concerned. Whether true or an embellishment of history, there is no doubt Northern troops treated the Legion with respect because of the Cherokee regiments and at least the potential for such an act. There is a long history of changing leaders within the regiments. Part of the companies were eventually deployed to fight in Virginia, but part stayed to protect Western NC from Federal raiders. It was disbanded May 10, 1865, but is credited with firing North Carolina’s last Confederate shots of the Civil War near Waynesville, May 1865. About 400 whites and 200 Cherokees were left from the original Legion, and about 1000 men from other areas joined them at the Battle House on Main Street, Waynesville, to surrender. The Confederates were treated very favorably at the surrender because Thomas had the Indians to create numerous campfires throughout the mountains, giving the impression there were hundreds more Confederate troops hiding, and he had the Cherokees appear bare-chested and in war paint, ready for more war. I expect the stories of past scalpings were at least somewhere in a few of the minds of the Yankee troops. History books note it was one of the few times a peace was “negotiated” with the North. The Legion was the last Confederate unit in NC to lay down arms. The Confederate men were allowed to kep their weapons as they returned home, and the Northern troops left the area quickly. The Cherokee Some history books say that essentially every able-bodied Cherokee left at Qualla had joined Thomas’s Legion. That meant that only women, children and the elderly were left to hunt and farm, which was disastrous for the remaining tribe. During the last years of the war, those Cherokee left at home were reduced to eating bark and leaves. Even the $9000 spent by Will Thomas himself to buy cornmeal, flour and bacon for them from South Carolina was not enough. Many starved. According to a book NC’s Eastern Band of Cherokees (Neeley, p.162) about 30 Cherokee had joined the Union, and oral history states that these men who were disloyal to Thomas were later murdered by relatives. It is thought that a few captured Cherokee who had been kept in Federal prisons came home with smallpox, though some history books say that immediately after the surrender, smallpox was carried home by a U. S. Army deserter. In any event, a smallpox epidemic in 1865 killed 125 of the Cherokee. Without a doubt, history records show that the War exacted a great price on the tribe left in NC. Partly because of their effort in the War, the state recognized the right of the Cherokee to remain on their lands but did not grant them citizenship (Gerald, Our State, Sept, 2012, p. 70). The real irony of the story and a real testament of the Indian’s loyalty to Thomas was the fact the Cherokee fought side by side with the white men who had taken their land and had exiled them to Oklahoma. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 24 Letter written by James Shuler San Quentin Nov 20th 1870 To His Excellency H. H. Haight Governor of California The undersigned would most respectfully call your attention to the following. I was born in North Carolina in 1840, and in 1850 my Father emigrated to Georgia, in 1859 I with two older brothers came to California. They returning home in 1863, I was left alone in this country. On the 26th of June 1864 I was arrested on the charge I am now suffering for, and sentenced to Ten years of which I have already served 6 years and 5 months. The evidence in my case and that of a man named James Stores (a Black Republican of the deepest dye) who was arrested with me are precisely the same, he had money and friends who procured him bail which he forfeited and ran away, was re-arrested got a change of venue, was tried & acquitted, and I could have done the same, but a sense of the disgrace I had got into prevented my apprising my friends of my situation, and I preferred to suffer everything rather that they should know it; this, and the fact of my Southern proclivities becoming known was sufficient to condemn me in the mind of the Court who were all as Black as could be, and seemed to take it for granted that I must be a bad man to sympathize with the South & be a rebel as I was frequently styled by them, this and not the evidence sent me here. At length the fact of my being here reached Georgia, and the feelings of my heart-broken Parents may be better imagined than described, they fondly hoped that in the Golden State their son was doing well and would some day return a rich man to gladden their hearts and help them out of the fiery ordeal through which Georgia had passed, their property of every kind was laid waste & destroyed and they left homeless, and if I could get either a commutation or conditional pardon to leave the State & never return I might yet prove a comfort to them in their declining years. I have brothers who would send money to pay my passage home the day I leave here, & believe me I have no wish to remain in a State where I have been so deeply disgraced & for a crime of which I am not guilty. I can furnish testimonials of good character from Yuba & Siskiyou up to ten months prior to my arrest, and I can if you wish prove to your entire satisfaction that my Family are all respectable people, and that I was never imprisoned before in my life, and lastly my Brothers and Sisters are all married and living away from the old folks, is the reason I am doubly anxious to go to them, hoping your Excellency may be pleased to look with favor on this, and permit me to furnish the proofs of all herein stated. I remain with respect Your humble servant James F. Shuler P.S. I would also beg to call your attention to the Petition and Recommendations on file from here, and papers from Georgia relative to me and my case, also to the exertions of the Honorable A. J. Batchelder at various times in my behalf. J. F. Shuler Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 25 1880 Jackson County Census Records ED: We continue in this issue the Webster Township. Abstracted in 2014 by Sanji Talley Watson. The census taker for some reason had problems keeping household numbers straight, so the numbers here correspond with hat is on the records. 158-168 Allen, William J. 46 W – Farmer NC NC NC Morah R. 39 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Melvil E. 14 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Lucius N. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Ory T. 11 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Samuel L. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Joseph T. 6 W – Son “ “ “ Florah A. 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ Mary R. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ Parker, Nissis 39 W -- GA NC SC 159-169 Queen, James S. 61 W – Farmer NC NC NC Cra???? A. W -- Keeping house Missouri NC NC James L. 29 W – Son – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Margaret 22 W – Daughter “ “ “ William E. 18 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Mary L. 17 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 160-170 Allen, Daniel J. 53 W – Farmer NC NC NC Virah L. 46 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Judson 18 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Joseph K. 16 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Lurance P. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Charlie B. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Daniel L. 7 W – Son “ “ “ 161-171 Wilks, Silas 64 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Marah 48 W – Wife – Keeping house SC SC SC James R. 21 W – Son – Farm Laborer NC NC SC Charity E. 19 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Mary E. 14 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Alby C. 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ 163-173 Dillard, Benj. F. 35 W – Farmer NC NC NC A???? L. 43 W – Wife – Keeping house TN NC NC 164-164 Gibbs, Luis 46 B – Farmer NC NC NC Melvina M. 38 M – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Seborn 19 M – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Sarah 12 M – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Mary 7 B – Daughter “ “ “ Roxanna 5 B – Daughter “ “ “ Ida 2 B – Daughter “ “ “ Love, Lizza 10 B -- “ “ “ Rogers, Hester 23 B – Housekeeper “ “ “ 165-175 Quilliams, Isaac 40 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Mary 36 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Marais 22 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Jane 18 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Matthew 14 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Ellen 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Willie 3 W – Son “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 26 166-176 Dillard, Edith 62 W – Keeping house NC NC NC Artie T. 29 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Thad B. 24 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ John M. 17 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ James R. 14 W – Son “ “ “ 167-177 Wilks, Peter S. 28 W – Farmer Mary A. 24 W – Wife – Keeping house William B. 3 W – Son Unnamed 1/12 W – Son 168-178 Whitmire, Hal 65 B – Farm Laborer NC VA VA Hanner 48 B – Wife – Keeping house SC VA VA Chancy 16 B – Daughter – Assisting keeping house SC SC VA Ada?? 12 B – Son – Farm Laborer SC SC SC Mary 10 B – Daughter “ “ “ William 8 B – Son “ “ “ Adolphus 7 B – Son “ “ “ Frank 5 B – Son “ “ “ Here begins Webster Village 169-179 Davis, Eleazor D. 53 W – Farmer NC NC NC Nancy T. 43 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Isaac C. 21 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ William V. 19 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Sarah C. 17 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Joseph W. 15 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ John D. 11 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Nathan H. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Benj. W. 6 W – Son “ “ “ Moore, John 22 B – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 170-180 Ash, Sallie 69 W – Keeping house NC -- --- 171-181 Frizel, William D. 24 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Hariett E. 22 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Florence B. 2 W – Daughter “ “ “ Joseph 7/12 W – Son “ “ “ 172-182 Robinson, Rachel 88 W – Keeping house (Bedridden) SC PA SC Elizabeth P. 53 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house NC PA SC 173-183 Mills, William T. 25 W – Farm Laborer NC NC GA Sallie 25 W – Wife – Keeping house NC SC SC John C. 3 W – Son NC NC NC Mary L. 9/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ 174-184 Mills, Mallinda M. 72 W – Keeping house NC VA VA 175-185 Bumgarner, A. 48 W – Framer NC NC NC Francis 48 W – Wife – Keeping house NC VA VA Thomas, James 25 B – Farm Laborer NC NC NC 176-186 Parris, Samuel 76 W – Farmer SC VA --- Matilda 65 W – Wife – Keeping house NC --- NC 177-187 Parris, Vina 49 W – Keeping house NC NC NC Lucinda A. 14 W – Daughter – Keeping house “ “ “ 178-188 Mills, Daniel A. 27 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Martha C. 20 W – Wife – Keeping house TN --- --- Francis B. 4 W – Daughter NC NC TN William S. 3 W – Son “ “ “ 179-189 Ash, William M. 39 W – Farmer NC NC NC Samanth K. 42 W – Wife – Keeping house NC --- --- Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 27 H?????? L. 17 W – Son – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Cordela J. 14 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Charley W. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ John V. 10 W – Son “ “ “ William T. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Lorandis 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ Kehol (????) B. 3 W – Son “ “ “ Fannie B. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ 180-190 Bumgarner, W. H. 20 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Francis L. 20 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Joseph T. 1/12 W – Son “ “ “ 181-191 Bumgarner, R. 74 W – Keeping house NC England Scochland P?????? H. 18 W – House keeping NC NC NC 182-192 Painter, James T. 44 W – Farmer NC NC NC Mahala M. 33 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Julius H. 12 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Florence E. 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Ellen C. 8 W – Daughter “ “ “ Lillie M. 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ Harland D. 4 W – Son “ “ “ Albert M. 2 W – Son “ “ “ 183-193 Bumgarner, N. W. 32 W – Farmer NC NC NC Margart T. 34 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Rufus C. 8 W – Son “ “ “ George E. 5 W – Son “ “ “ Dills, John A. 15 W – Nephew – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 184-194 Bumgarner, G. 56 W – Farmer NC NC NC Liza A. 53 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ John W. 21 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Tatham, Selena P. 14 W – Niece – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 185-195 Fisher, Dorcas 67 W – Keeping house NC SC TN William T. 27 W – Son – Farm Laborer NC NC NC 186-196 Bobo, Martin 75 B – Farm Laborer VA VA VA Liccie 30 B – Wife – Keeping house SC SC SC John H. 18 B – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Noah 15 B – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Ambros 12 B – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Ann 11 B – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Ida 10 B – Daughter “ “ “ Atar 8 B – Daughter “ “ “ Eller 4 B – Daughter “ “ “ Rushel 2 B – Daughter “ “ “ 186-197 Watkins, John C. 33 W – Merchant Retail Dealer VA VA VA 187-198 Davis, A. M. 62 W -- NC NC NC S. R. 54 W – Wife – Keeping house VA Germany VA Ivy 13 W – Daughter – At school VA NC NC 187-199 Coggins, Mary G. 25 W – Keeping house NC NC NC Litty A. 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ Fred 8/12 W – Son “ “ “ 188-200 Frizel, Thos. M. 31 W – Druggist NC NC NC Mary M. 29 W – Wife – Keeping house NC NC TN Lurena E. 8 W – Daughter NC NC NC Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 28 Hattie A. 3 W – Daughter NC NC NC Worley, Mollie 20 B – Housekeeper “ “ “ 189-201 Candler, James M. 33 W – Physician NC NC NC Mary E. 31 W – Wife –Keeping house TN TN TN George W. 11 W – Son – At school NC NC TN Maggie M. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Charles Z. 4 W – Son “ “ “ Hershel M. 10/12 W – Son “ “ “ 190-202 Allman, Nancy 50 W – Keeping house NC NC NC Elizabeth 38 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Sarah Jane 25 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 191-204 McKee, Robt. F. 49 W – Retail Dealer NC NC NC Mary M. 47 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Henry C. 16 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Hannah M. 14 W – Daughter – At school “ “ “ James W. 10 W – Son – At school “ “ “ Lyndon 8 W – Son “ “ “ The following entries are Hard to read due to ink stain on record Coggins, M?? 22 Housekeeper NC NC NC ???? 25 Farm Laborer NC NC NC ???? 28 Probate Judge NC NC NC This ends Village of Webster ???-??? ???? 48 Farm Laborer TN TN TN 25 Wife – Keeping house NC NC NC Son – Farm laborer NC TN NC Daughter “ “ “ 4 Son “ “ “ 2 Daughter “ “ “ 193-206 Wilson, R. M. 43 W – Farmer NC NC NC Hicks 28 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Maggie 8 W – Daughter “ “ “ Ida 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ John H. 4 W – Son “ “ “ Lucius E. 1 W – Son “ “ “ Greenwood, John 20 B – Farm Laborer GA GA GA 194-207 Long, And?? J. 48 W – Farmer NC NC NC 44 W – Keeping house “ “ “ 20 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Mary L. 19 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Hester A. 13 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Thos. T. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Sallie E. W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Leonidas N. W – Son “ “ “ Jonathan H. 5 W – Son “ “ “ William 3 W – Son “ “ “ 195-208 Hooper, William D. 50 W – Farmer NC NC NC Elizabeth J. 48 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ David Z. 22 W –Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Margaret T. 15 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Hooper, L. O. 1 W – Granddaughter “ “ “ 196-209 Pruett, James A. 23 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC The??ean C. 19 W – Keeping house “ “ “ No name 1/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 29 Pruett, Elija A. 20 W – Brother – Farm Laborer NC NC NC 197-210 Long, Margaret E. 71 W – Keeping house NC Ireland NC Dillard L. 48 W – Son – Taylor Thomas J. 36 W – Son – Farm Laborer Calhoun C. 26 W – Son – Farm Laborer Jones, M. L. 21 W – Niece – Assisting keeping house NC TN NC Honeycutt, Thos. 17 W – Farm Laborer SC SC SC 198-201 Buchanan, J. M. 30 W -- NC NC NC Sarah 21 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ 199-212 Stanford, John 65 W – Farm Laborer VA VA VA Ann 25 W – Wife – Keeping house SC --- --- Mance 7 W – Daughter NC VA SC Gordan 4 W – Son “ “ “ Sarah 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ 200-213 Berry, Beck 40 W – Keeping house NC NC NC Ellis 17 W – Son – (Assisting keeping house?) “ “ “ Amyer 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ 201-214 Parker, Franklin 60 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Harriett A. 46 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Tempy 13 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Mary 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Andy 10 W – Son “ “ “ Samuel 7 W – Son “ “ “ Docky 5 W – Son “ “ “ 202-215 Cope, Joseph 26 W – Farmer NC NC NC Edith J. 28 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Willis D. 6 W – Son “ “ “ Hilda M. 2 W – Daughter “ “ “ No Name 1/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ 203-216 Shuler, David 35 W – Farmer NC NC Indiana Susan 26 W – Wife – Keeping house TN TN TN William E. 10 W – Son NC NC TN Sarah A. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ James 4 W – Son “ “ “ 204-217 Boyles,, ????? 65 W – Farm Laborer VA VA VA Mary 70 W – Wife – Keeping house NC NC NC Matilda 12 W – Niece – Assisting keeping house TN NC GA 205-218 Franklin, R. W. 35 W – Farmer NC NC NC Dorcas M. 37 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Robert L. 12 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Elias D. 10 W – Son “ “ “ Samuel D. 6 W – Son “ “ “ Mary A. 4 W – Daughter ” “ “ Ida D. 4/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ 206-219 Morris, W. B. 5? W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Margart C. 50 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Hanley 19 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Sarah 15 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Thomas 12 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Pauline 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ -220 Dossier, M. 74 W – Father in Law – Blacksmith NC NC NC Denuda 76 W – Mother in Law “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 30 207-221 Ward, Decator 32 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Jane 29 W – Keeping house “ “ “ William 9 W – Son “ “ “ James 7 W – Son “ “ “ Henry 5 W – Son “ “ “ 208-223 Hampton, E. R. 33 W – Lawyer NC NC NC A. Eva 26 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Eugenia May 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ -224 Cowan, R. A. 58 W – Lawyer NC NC NC Lula A. 18 W – Daughter – Teacher “ “ “ A. Laura 15 W – Daughter – Teacher “ “ “ Parker, C. A. 25 W – Laborer “ “ “ Moore, Frank 21 W – Laborer “ “ “ Davis, Benjamin 48 W – Mechanic TN TN TN 209-225 Brendle, Elias ? 66 W – Farmer NC NC NC Tabitha 65 W – Wife – Keeping house SC SC SC Mider?? Robert 18 W -- Farm Laborer NC NC NC Wilks, Rebecca 18 W – Housekeeper “ “ “ Hill, George R. 7 W – Bound “ “ “ Barnes, Martha 31 W -- “ “ “ 210-226 Everit, James 27 W – Farm Laborer TN TN TN Louesy 25 W – Wife – Keeping house NC NC NC John 3 W – Son NC TN NC No name 1/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ 211-227 Bryson, Abraham W. 39 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Dorthula E. 34 W – Wife – Keeping house VA VA VA Willie C. 12 W – Son – Farm Laborer NC NC VA Laura E. 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Charles A. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Mary J. 5 W – Daughter “ “ “ Crisa V. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ 212-228 Bumgarner, L. 50 W – Farmer NC NC NC Sarah J. 40 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Ginnilous ??? 19 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ L???? M. 18 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Melvina A. 14 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ James P. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Roda M. 11 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Margart R. 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ Sarah A. 8 W – Daughter “ “ “ Adolphus 7 W – Son “ “ “ Charley B. 5 W – Son “ “ “ Mary E. T. 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ 213-229 Dills, Allen B. 31 W – Farmer NC NC NC C. J. 35 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Iada 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Edny unreadable 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ Luna M. 5 W – Daughter “ “ “ Clemo H. 3 W -- Son “ “ “ Jocia P. ???? 1 W – Son “ “ “ No Name 2/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 31 Descendants of Archer Blanton ED: Jim McGinnis a JCGS member, graciously submitted this article and accompanying pictures the Society for us to use in JTJ. It will continue in further issues. His brother Obediah was born in Virginia, according to the biography of Wilson N. Blanton, gson of Obediah. Since it’s not likely the father of the brothers moved back and forth between NC and VA, it’s very likely that Jeremiah was born in VA. The children of Jeremiah and Sarah Womack are well documented, thanks to the Blanton Family Bible belonging to Mrs. Lucille Webb Kennedy of Ellenboro, NC. The Bible shows Jeremiah and Sarah’s birth dates and full names and birth dates of Royley (Riley), Temperance, Josiah, Jesse, Ransom, William Jackson, Stephen Fletcher, Elijah, and Sarah Blanton. Mrs. Kennedy very graciously sent wrm (William R. Morrow), good copies of the family record pages on 11 Dec 1986. Also, these same children are listed in the “little book” 1900 vest pocket calendar by Alfred B. Blanton under “great uncle Jeremiah Blanton,” which also listed his brothers Obediah, Claiborne and William, and their children. In 2002, the Bible was donated to te Oak Grove Church in Ellenboro, NC. There are within the family book “Blanton Cousins” printed 2002 by Bill Morrow, pictures of Jeremiah’s and his wife Sarah’s tombstones, taken by Nadine Blanton and sent to wrm by her niece Betty Blanton Crabtree. Also, a picture of the Oak Grove Church of Ellenboro, NC, the original church of which was built by Jeremiah Blanton in 1793, and finally a picture of Nadine Blanton, herself, which I requested in order to use for the dedication page. Our thanks to Betty for sharing these momentos, plus an updating of her’s and Nadine’s family history information. Also, we have included a copy of Jeremiah’s on signature, in 1852 when he signed a deed of land from his son, Stephen F. Blanton to Martin Beam in Rutherford County, NC A copy of the deed was sent to wrm in Feb 2002 from Jim Burns of Tulsa, OK, a descendant of Jeremiah thru son Ransom. Our thanks to Jim for sharing the deed and more importantly, the signature of our Jeremiah Blanton. Seeing his signature, reading about the various land transaction, seeing pictures of his church and tombstone, all together allow us a glimpse into the life and times of Jeremiah Blanton. Sources of Information: 1. Marriage info on some of the children comes from North Carolina Marriages microfishe file in the Oklahoma City, OK Historical Museum c1981. 2. Jeremiah/Temperance Blanton Bible owned by Mrs. C. A. Kennedy, Ellenboro, NC, copied 1986, shows children’s names, DOB. In 2002 the Bible was donated to the Oak Grove Methodist Church at Ellenboro, NC. 3. NC Pension Abstracts of the Revolution, 1812 & Indian Wars, Vol#6, Annie W. Burns. 4. The “little book” by Alfred Blanton contains the names of Jeremiah’s brothers and his children. Copy from Jean Tanner, 1986. 5. Tombstone inscriptions of Jeremiah Blanton and his wife Sarah Womack gives birth & death dates. http://www.blueridge.net/~oakgrove/cemetery.htm 8 Jun 2004. 6. Deed of land from Jeremiah & Stephen Blanton to Martin Beam 16 Aug 1852, Rutherford Co, NC. Sent to wrm by Jim Burns of Tulsa, OK, Feb 2002. Notes for Sarah Womack Sarah Womack was born 10 Aug 1782 in NC. Her father was William Womack, born 11 Nov 1753 in Prince Edward Co., VA. Sarah’s mother was Lucienda Womack, born c1767 in Halifax Co., VA. William and Lucienda were half-first cousins Their fathers shared the same father, Abraham Womack, Sr., but had different mothers. Thus their fathers were half-brothers. Hence, half-cousins. William’s parents were Abraham Womack, Jr. and Elizabeth Stubblefield. Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Stubblefield (died after 1758) and Ann Parker. Abraham Womack, Jr’s father was Abraham Womack, Sr. and his mother’s name is unknown at this time. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 32 Lucienda’s parents were Thomas Womack and Louvisa Rice, daughter of John Rice, died after 1758 in Lunenburg Co. VA. Thomas Womack’s father was also Abraham Womack, Sr. born 1712 in Henrico Co., VA. Abraham, Sr. fathered Thomas and Archee Blanton, from his mistress, Ann ____ Blanton. DNA testing in 2002 confirmed that descendants of Thomas Womack matched samples from descendants of Archee Blanton, proving they were full brothers. We don’t know why they took different last names. Abraham Womack Sr’s parents were Thomas Womack Sr. born c1680 in Henrico Co. VA, and Mary Farley. Her parents were John Farley and Elizabeth Akin. Thomas Womack’s parents were Abraham Womack, born 1642 and Sarah Worsham. Abraham Womack’s parents were William Womack born about 1610 in England, and Mary Jane Allen. William Womack migrated to Virginia and died 1680 in Henrico Co., VA. Sources of Information: 1. Francis Marion Blanton, 1905 memoirs, printed in Womack Genealogy Vol IV No. 1, June 1960. Whole No. 7; page 108 states: “Sallie married Jeremiah Blanton.” That Sallie’s parents were William Womack and Lucy Womack,(cousins) and Lucy’s mother was a Rice (pg. 110). 2. Sarah’s birth and death from her tombstone inscriptions. Jeremiah Blanton and Sarah Womack had the following children: 11. i. Royley Blanton was born on 10 Jul 1800 in Rutherford Co., NC. He married (1) Dolly Mayes, daughter of Stith Mayes on 25 Jan 1821 in Rutherford Co, NC. He married (2) Nancy Burns on 5 Apr 1838 in Rutherford Co., NC. 12. ii. Temperance Blanton was born on 11 Aug 1805 in Rutherford Co., NC, and died on 21 Feb 1879 in Rutherford Co., NC. She married George Edwards on 24 Apr 1821 in Rutherford Co., NC. He was born 21 May 1795 in NC and died 17 Feb 1862 in Rutherford Co., NC. 13. iii. Josiah Blanton was born on 13 Aug 1808 in Rutherford Co, NC and died on 9 Jul 1870 in Ely, Texas. He married (1) Mary Bridges on 18 Jan 1831. She died in Jan 1832. He married (2) Lucy Westbrook, daughter of Howell Westbrook and Rebecca Stroud on 14 Feb 1833 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born on 21 Apr 1812 in Spartanburg District, SC and died on 14 Oct 1903. 14. iv. Jesse Blanton was born on 25 Aug 1811 in Rutherford Co., NC. He married Clarissa Bigham on 24 Jan 1835 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born about 1812 in NC. 15. v. Ransom Blanton was born on 23 Jul 1815 in Rutherford Co., NC, and died on 11 Oct 1900 in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. He married Anna Painter on 16 Jan 1841 in George Painter’s home in Rutherfoed Co., NC. She was born in 1824 and died 1 Mar 1895 in Ellenboro, Rutherford CO., NC. 16. vi. William Jackson Blanton was born on 6 Dec 1817 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 29 Aug 1856. He married Denise Whitaker on 10 Aug 1839 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born about 1819 in NC. 17. vii. Stephen Fletcher Blanton was born on 12 Aug 1820 in Rutherford Co., NC, and died 13 Nov 1900 in Whitewright, Texas. He married Sarah McDaniel, daughter of John McDaniel Jr. and Mary Sperling on 28 Jan 1845 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born on 27 Oct 1823 in Rutherford Co., NC, and died 25 Jan 1889 in Whitewright, Texas. 18. viii. Elijah Blanton was born on 6 Dec 1823 in Rutherford Co., NC and died on 11 Feb 1884 in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. He married (1) Sarah Phillips about 1846. She was born on 8 Feb 1824 in NC and died 5 Jan 1854 n Rutherford Co., NC. He married (2) Nancy Harrill on 13 Jun 1854 in Cleveland Co., NC. She was born on 6 May 1816 in NC and died on 9 Nov 1893 in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. ix. Sarah A. Jane Blanton was born on 8 Feb 1824 in NC and died on 5 Jan 1854 in Rutherford Co., NC. She married W. B. Mills on 12 Nov 1850 in NC. Source of information: Marriage license info from NC Archives, Record 086 01 219 Bond #000135199. James Helms, Bondsman. 5. William Blanton was born in 1779 in NC, and died after 1870 in NC. He married Sarah Ketcherside. She was born in 1804 and died after 1870. Notes for William Blanton: Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 33 William was probably born in NC. This is based upon various census reports in which William stated that he was born in NC. William was named a brother of Obediah, Jeremiah and Claiborne Blanton. William moved to Rutherford Co., NC with his brothers before 1793 This is based upon his brother Jeremiah founding the first Methodist Church in Rutherford Co., NC, c 1793. On 16 May 1805, Clayborn (sic) Blanton sold land to William Blanton, and the deed was witnessed by Jeremiah and Obediah Blanton. This alone indicated close kinship. Deed Bk 22-23, p 308, Rutherford Co., NC. 12 Jan 1826 William Blanton filed a land grant on Little Grog Creek in Rutherford Co., NC. His named appeared in the 1810-1870 Census for Rutherford Co., NC. The 1830 Census pg. 484, William is living near his son Claborn and his brother Jeremiah. William is shown age 40-50 and his wife 40-50. Making them born between 1780-1790. The 1850 Census showed his age to be 71, born in NC, with 2nd wife Sarah, age 46 living with him. She may have been his second or third wife. In the 1860 Census, William age 81, born NC, Sarah age 56, Sandy Run District, Webbs Ford Post Office, pg 285. Nearby were William Blanton and James Blanton. In 1870 census, he was age 92, born NC, Sarah age 63, living in Colfax Township, pg 35, Mosesboro Post Office, Rutherford Co., NC. They were living with Sarah Hamrick age 42 and her daughter Nancy age 14. Kenneth Blanton, age 27 and family lived nearby. Kenneth was a son of Ransom, grandson to Jeremiah, who was William’s brother. Kenneth’s ife was Rosannah Hamrick, age 27 possibly the daughter of Sarah above. William Blanton had the following children: 19. i. James Blanton was born in 1801 in NC and died in 1871 in Pamerey, Wyandotte Co, Kansas. He married Mary V. Jay. She was born in 1802 in NC and died 1892 in Rutherford Co., NC. ii. Polly Blanton was born in 1803. iii. William C. Blanton III was born 1805 in NC and died after 1850. He married Elizabeth Wilkey on 29 Dec 1826 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born 1810 in NC and died after 1850. Notes for William C. Blanton III: Marriage license record 086 01 023 Bond #000132474, NC Archives. William Blanton, Bondsman. 1850 Census, Rutherford Co., NC; William III and family appear, dwelling 949 in the Fox Squirrel District. William age 45, born NC; Eliza age 40, born NC; J. W. age 22, male; J. A. age 20, male; G. I. age 18, male; M. M. age 15, female; L. E. age 13, female; L. age 10, male; William age 7, male; all born NC. iv. Jesse R. Blanton was born in 1807. Notes for Jesse R. Blanton: Jesse R. Blanton appears in the 1830 Census age 15-20; wife 15-20; pg 485 line 1 of Rutherford Co., NC. v. Clayborn Blanton was born in 1810 in NC and died in SC. Notes for Clayborn Blanton: Clayborn appears in the 1830 Census, age 15-20 and wife age 15-20. Pg 484 living near father William. 20. vi. Thomas Jefferson Blanton was born 1812 in NC and died 6 May 1864 in Wilderness, VA (ed; Battle of the Wilderness, Civil War.) He married Elizabeth Johnson on 19 Nov 1838 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born 1820 in NC. vii. Malinda Blanton was born about 1813. 21. viii. Jackson Blanton was born on 4 Sep 1816 in NC and died 3 Dec 1887 in Boiling Springs, NC. He married Sarah Byers. She was born 3 May 1821 and died 11 May 1898 in Boiling Springs, NC. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 34 ------------------------------------------ Generation 3 ---------------------------------------------- 6. William Madison Blanton was born on 1 Dec 1799 in NC and died 13 Jan 1882 in Mooreboro, Cleveland Co., NC. He married (1) Sarah Melton, She was born 13 Jul 1809 in NC and died 14 Feb 1868. He married (2) Priscilla Ellis on 16 Nov 1834 in NC. She was born 1799 in NC and died after 1850. Notes for William Madison Blanton: From an article from the Rutherford County Genealogical Society written by Alfred Jack Blanton (date not shown): “William was a member of the North Carolina Legislature.” Of William’s four sons, all went west to Arkansas except for Alfred Burton Blanton. Info from Carolyn Lorenz 1 Jun 2002. William Madison Blanton and Sarah Melton had the following children: i. Alfred Burton Blanton was born 20 Sep 1820 in NC and died 12 May 1902 in Cleveland Co., NC. He married (1) Myrtle Green Melton on 19 May 1840 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born 27 Nov 1820 in NC and died 19 Aug 1887 in Cleveland Co., NC. He married (2) Nancy M. Cudd on 1 Sep 1887 in Spartanburg Co., SC. Notes for Alfred Burton Blanton: Alfred was the grandson of Clairborne Blanton. Alfred was the person who c1900 posted names of brothers Clairborne, Jeremiah, Obediah, and William Blanton and most of their children in the “little book”, a 1900 vest pocket calendar which Blanton researchers use as proof the four men were brothers. Wrm was told by Jean Tanner in 1986 it belonged to ex-Governor Blanton of Tennessee. Alfred B. Blanton lineage info came from Upper South Carolina Genealogy & History, Nov 2000, Vol XIV, No. 4: “The Family Bible of Alfred Burton Blanton” is the source of names, births and deaths of this line. Copy from Mrs. Virginia Fowler, was posted on Blanton Forum, 6 Apr 2001, posting #1625 by Carole Pearson. Notes from A. B. Blanton’s Bible names Claiborne as his grandfather and lists his children. Of Claiborne’s six sons, all went to Texas escept William. Following is a short summary apparently rendered by Alfred’s grandson Joseph Beam: “Clayborn, Jeremiah, Obadiah and William Blanton were brothers. Father’s name not given. Clayborn Blanton’s sons were Josiah, William (grandpap), Lewis, John, Jefferson and Burrell. Al these went west (Texas) except William who was born about 1799. William (Grandpap) Blanton’s sons were Alfred B., John, Gilford and James. All these went west (Arkansas) (except Grandpap.) Grandpa Alfred was born in 1820. Jeremiah’s sons were Riley, Josiah, Jessey, Ransom, Jackson and Elijah. They lived near Oak Grove Church, the church that was once called Blanton Church. Obadiah’s sons were William, John and Gassaway. Where they lived is not stated. William’s sons James William, Jessy, Jefferson and Jackson. Nothing is stated as to where this family lived.” “Dear Festus: The above was taken from the little book and a few dates from Bibles. I think sometimes when I am at Rutherford I will try and see if I can’t find some more information about Blanton family. As ever, Joseph” Printed below the signature is the name Joseph Beam. No date was on the letter. The envelope which was copied above each of the papers wrm received, as postmarked 21 Feb 1940, Ellenboro, NC. It is important that Joseph Beam wrote the summary, because the “little book” pages by themselves are not clear about the four Blanton men being brothers. Joseph’s letter clarifies the issue. Wrm Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 35 Source of information: 1. NC Marriages, OKC Archives. Record 086 01 021. Bondsman: James Randolph. Witness: Drury Dobbins. 2. Upper South Carolina Genealogy & History, Nov 2000, Vol XIV, No. 4. ii. Gilford Blanton was born 8 Jun 1823 in Cleveland Co., NC and died 1896. He married Elizabeth Raines on 26 Oct 1848 in Monroe Co., TN. iii. John Perry Blanton was born 1825 and died 3 Oct 1847 in Cleveland Co., NC. Notes for John Perry Blanton: Carolyn Lorenz thinks that this John is the John P. noted in Alfred Burton Blanton’s Bible who died 3 Oct 1847 in 22nd year of life. iv. James Oliver Blanton was born 10 Jan 1829 in NC and died 12 Mar 1900 in Texas. He married Eady W. Smith. Notes for James Oliver Blanton: Carolyn Lorenz notes that James’ birth date from his Bible via compiled record of Mrs R. J. McDonald, descendant of Charles Blanton of NC. William Madison Blanton and Priscilla Ellis had the following child: v. Priscilla J. Blanton was born in 1836. 7. Lewis Blanton was born in 1806 in NC and died after 1860. He married Hester Unknown. She was born in 1807 in NC. Notes for Lewis Blanton 1840 Census, Polk Co., TN pg 11 1850 Census, Murray Co., GA, pg 205B: Lewis Blanton, age 44, born NC; Hester, age 43, born NC; Catherine, age 20, born TN; James M. , age 17, born TN; Mary A., age 15, born TN; Matilda, age 13, born TN; Solomon H., age 9, born TN. 1860 Census, Cherokee Co., AL, pg 118: Lewis Blanton, age 40, born NC; Hester, age 43, born NC; James, age 24, born NC; Poly A., age 20, born TN; Solomon, age 15, born TN; James L., age 3, born AL; Robert E., age 1, born AL. Lewis Blanton and Hester had the following children: i. Catherine Blanton was born 1830. ii. James Madison Blanton was born 1833 in Monroe Co., TN. He married Amanda King. She was born 1845 in Gwinnett Co., GA. Notes for James Madison Blanton: 1870 Census, Pope Co., Alabama, Illinois Township, Dover Post Office, pg. 393: James M. Blanton, age 36, born TN; Amanda, age 25, born GA; James, age 8, born GA; Emily, age 5, born GA; Susan Hester A., age 3, born AL; Joseph Francis, age 1/12, born Arkansas; Susan King, age 66, born SC. iii. Mary A. Blanton was born 1835. iv. Matilda Blanton was born in 1837. v. Solomon Blanton was born in 1841. 8. Burwell Blanton was born 20 Aug 1810 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 31 Dec 1896 in Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN. He married Mary Caroline Tate. She was born 1811 in VA and died 15 Jun 1863 in Monroe Co., TN. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 36 Burwell Blanton and Mary Caroline Tate had the following children: i. Robert Blanton was born about 1833 in TN. ii. Sarah Caroline Blanton was born 8 Dec 1841. She married Richard Spencer Marshall. He was born on 8 Dec 1837 in Monroe Co., TN and died 26 Jan 1901 in Karnes Co., TX. 9. Gazzaway Blanton was born 1809 in Burke Co., NC and died 1891 in Polk CO., TN. He married Mary Baker. She was born 1810 in Burke Co., NC and died in 1870. Notes for Gazzaway Blanton: “Gassaway Blanton removed with his wife and 3 children from NC to Sevier Co., TN and their 12 children grew to maturity in that State. He was a successful planter and a man of affairs and during the Civil War served for a short time under Col. John C. Vaughn in the Confederate Army. Retiring from the army on account of ill health, his place in the ranks was taken by his son, John A. Blanton. Both he and his wife were members of the Missionary Baptist Church and were much esteemed in the community in which they lived. Gassaway Blanton died at the age of 83 and his wife at the age of 80.” --- copied from Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri” by Howard L. Conrad, 1901. Mary was his first wife. Gazzaway Blanton and Mary Baker had the following children: i. William Blanton was born about 1833. ii. Obediah Blanton was born about 1834. iii. Nancy Blanton was born about 1835. iv. David Blanton was born about 1836. v. Wilson N. Blanton was born 4 Jun 1840 in Sevier Co., TN and died 1900 in Missouri. He married Elizabeth A. Cass. Notes for Wilson N. Blanton: “Blanton, Wilson N. Farmer and mine owner, was born in Sevier Co., TN on June 4, 1840, son of Gazzaway and Mary Baker Blanton, both of whom were natives of Burke Co., NC. Obediah Blanton, the grandfather of Wilson N. Blanton, was born in VA and removed from that state to NC in his early childhood. This ancestor of Mr Blanton was a soldier in the War of 1812 ad fought under General Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans. He was a planter and a slave owner in NC, and lived to be 80 years of age. The great grandfather of Wilson N. Blanton was William Blanton and he was a Virginia planter who was a member of Washington’s bodyguard during the War of the Revolution. Gassaway Blanton removed with his wife and 3 children from NC to Sevier Co., TN and their 12 children grew to maturity in that state. He was a successful planter and a man of affais and during the Civil War served a short time under Col. John C. Vaughn in the Confederate Army. Retiring from the army on account of ill health, his place in the ranks were taken by his son, John A. Blanton. Both he and his wife were members of the Missionary Baptist Church and were much esteemed in the community in which they lived. Gassaway Blanton died at the age of 83 and his wife at the age of 80.” – Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri”, a compendium of history and biography, New York 1901. Vol 1 pages 292-293. Found in the NSDAR Library, Washington, DC. Copied by Betty Blanton Crabtree, sent to wrm 12 Mar 2002. The rest of the article is about Wilson N. Blanton. He married Elizabeth A. Cass, daughter of J. M. and Martha J. Cass. There were 7 children, all of Carterville, MO, but only 6 were named. They were: William A., a mine operator; Martha T., married to Albert Chaley: John Newton, Lewis M., Edward W., and Mary A., married to Charles Hudson. Mr. & Mrs. Blanton and their to oldest daughters are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. This is a very important document for Blanton descendants of William Blanton, Virginia planter. It links Obediah Blanton, (grandfather of the above Wilson N. Blanton) as a son of William Blanton of VA. Other documents link Obediah as a brother to Jeremiah, Clairbourn and William Blanton of Rutherford Co., NC. Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 37 Library Acquisitions Author Title Donor Mitchell, Robert D. Appalachian Frontiers Powell, William S. North Carolina Trough Four Centuries Noe, Kenneth W. The Civil War in Appalachia Stewart, William C. 1800 Census of Pendleton District, South Carolina Cory, Kathleen B. Tracing your Scottish Ancestry Joyce, Mary A. Cherokee Little People Were Real Mary A. Joyce National Society DAR Tombstone Inscriptions and Burial Lots, Jefferson County, West Virginia McRae, Barbara Macon County, NC in the 1850 Census Hall, Charles M. A Surname Index of Eighteenth Century Immigrants Boyd, Terri B. The 1860 Census of Jackson County, Georgia Boyd, Terri B. The 1850 Census of Jackson County, Georgia Ingmire, Francis T. Colonial Georgia Marriage Records from 1760- 1810 Morrow, Dale Walton Wills of Jefferson County, West Virginia Reeves, Jim John Chandler Descendent Chart Book, Vol. 1 Reeves, Jim John Chandler Descendent Chart Book, Vol. 2 Reeves, Jim John Chandler Descendent Chart Book, Vol. 3 Jervis, Wayne, Sr. The Jervis Family Note from Tim Osment, President Moving into 2015, the JCGS Board, with suggestions from the membership and former officers, has a busy schedule with monthly programs, meetings, and an ever-present “To-Do List” that includes: 1. Keeping the JCGS office open and staffed. 2. 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Abstracted by Sanji Talley Watson in the Jackson County Register of Deeds Office 2014.] Barker’s Creek Reid, Bobby Joe; 3 m; ng; 6 Jun; Ralph Reed; Dillsboro; Dorthy Gibson; Dillsboro; Jhon Brown; Dillsboro; Bee Knob Raby, Demorir; 3 y; Wilmot; 15 Aug; Lee Raby, Wilmot; Dollie Raby; Wilmot; Jason Nation; Whittier; Wilmot Canada Mathis, Brettlee; 13 d; Argura; 19 Feb; Ray Mathis; Argura; Ofelia Brown; Argura; Fib Brown; Argura; Sols Creek Parker, Loam; 5 d; Jackson Co.; 25 Feb; Larken Parker; Washington; Otha Parker; Jackson Co.; Wilburn Shelton; Wolf Mountain;Cowards Brown, Glen Earnest; 3 d; Jackson Co.; 20 Sep; Loyd Brown; Argura; Ottela Burrell; Argura; Loyd Brown; Argura; Sols Creek Hoxit, Myrtle; w/o Wilkie; 23 y, 3 m, 15 d; Jackson Co.; 29 Oct; Roscoe Galloway; Jackson Co.; Laura Galloway; Jackson Co.; Mrs. Lizzie Owen; Wolf Mountain Owen Phillips, Rowena Pearl; 20 Mar 1932; Jackson Co. 13 Dec; Water C. Phillips; Jackson Co.; Bettie H. Phillips; Oklahoma; Walter C. Phillips; Wolf Mountain; Canada Caney Fork Moore, Jimmie Donal; 11 Jul 1934; Cowarts; 17 Dec Alvin Moore; Webster; Essie Hooper; Cowarts; Bazze Hooper; Cowarts; Brasstown Hensley, Thomas Andrew; 27 Apr 1934; Rich Mountain; 27 Dec; Daniel Hensley; Yancey Co.; Mary Jane Mathis; Rich Mountain; Mrs. Arthur Moore; Cowarts; Rich Mountain Mills, Billy; 20 Jan 1935; Cowarts; 20 Jan; Lyhue Mills; Cowarts; Emma McFalls; Georgia; Bob Mills; Cowarts: Moses Creek Hensley, Reese; 24 Sep 1933; Cowarts; 24 Jan; Joe Hensley; Yancey Co.; Hamey Edwards; Yancey Co.; Sam Parker; Cowarts; Rich Mountain Coward, Gerlinda; 15 Sep 1933; Cowarts; 31 Jan; John Coward; Cowarts; Zina Stephens; Cowarts; John G. Coward; Cowarts; Coward Young, J. B.; 23 Sep 1934; Cowarts; 12 Feb; Anderson Young; Glenville; Lonie Watson; Glenville; Hattie Hooper; Cowarts; Glenville Middleton, Otelia; 16 Nov 1907; Cowarts; 21 Mar; John Luther Middleton; Cowarts Eva Watson; Tuckasegee; Luther Middleton; Cowarts; Middleton On File with Caney Fork Township, but from Buncombe Co., NC Green, Marion Darrell; 3 m, 3 d; Cowarts; 29 Jul; John H. Green; Cowarts; Fanny Hooper; Cowarts; “Father”; ng; Cowarts Cashiers Rice, Lois Auralee; ng; Cashiers; 4 Aug; Jacob Teaster Rice; Jackson Co.; Effie Nichols; Oconee Co., South Carolina; Teaster Rich; ng; Pleasant Grove Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 40 Cullowhee Johnston, George Lee; 29 y, 1 m, 4 d; Jackson Co.; 28 Nov; Joseph Johnston; Jackson Co.; Jennette Bishop; Jackson Co.; Jennette Johnston; ng; Speedwell Rogers, William Woody; 26 May 1935; Cullowhee; 26 May; Eugene Rogers; Cullowhee; Ruth Breece; NC; Eugene Rogers; Cullowhee; Cullowhee Ashe, Katherine; 27 Apr 1935; ng; 27 Apr; George Lee Ashe; Cullowhee; Mayme Potts; Cullowhee; George Lee Ashe; Cullowhee; Cullowhee Dillsboro Robinson, Cecil Lee; 29 Jan 1935; Barkers Creek; 14 Apr; George Robinson; NC; Maude Dills; NC; Charlie Stanley; Dillsboro; Franklin Casey, Lee Roy, Jr.; 22 Apr 1935; Dillsboro; 26 May, Lee Roy Casey; Cullowhee; Eloise Wells; Dillsboro; Lee Roy Casey; Dillsboro; Parris Sutton, Fred Baxter; 24 Jun 1935; Dillsboro; 30 Jun; Baxter Sutton; Dillsboro; Lola Pangle; Dillsboro; Richard Sutton; Dillsboro; Locust Field Love, Infant Boy; 5 Dec 1935; ng; 5 Dec; ng; ng; Annie Lee Love Cullowhee; Harry Love; Dillsboro; Howell Biddix, Effie Lula; w/o Walter; 16 Nov 1900; NC; 30 Dec; Sam Painter; NC; Amanda Painter; ng; Walter Biddiz; Dillsboro; Franklin Greens Creek Bishop, Martha Eva Harwell; w/o Locke H.; 12 Apr 1914; Long Shoals, NC; 8 May; R. L. Harwell; Long Shoals, NC; Ella Lynch; NC; Locke H. Bishop; Sylva; Cullowhee Allison, Annie Jo; 22 Jun 1935; NC; 7 Oct; Bragg Allison; NC Magie McGinnis; NC; Maggie Allison; Greens Creek; Old Savannah Hamburg Buchanan, Randolph Robert 19 Dec 1934; Norton; 23 Jan; Charlie Robert Buchanan; NC; Mary Johnson; NC; Charlie Robert Buchanan; Norton; Glenville Bryson, Felder Adolf 22 Apr 1935; Glenville; 29 Apr; John Theodore Bryson; Glenville; Ella Young; Jackson Co.; John Theodore Bryson; Glenville; Glenville Hunter, Margarine; 27 Dec 1931; Glenville; 12 Oct; Claude Hunter; Pine Mountain, Georgia; Sibby Speed; Clayton, Georgia; Claude Hunter; Glenville; Glenville Norris, Jessie Lois; 14 Apr 1916; Macon Co.; 26 Apr; M. N. Norris; NC; Laura Henderson; NC; M. N. Norris; Erastus; Erastus Hooper, Peggy Louise; 1 Nov 1935; Glenville; 2 Dec; Bert Rogers Cullowhee; Dessie Hooper; Jackson Co.; Ott Hooper Glenville; Glenville Mountain Houston, Candas; w/o Zackeus; 16 y, 8 m, 8 d; Jackson Co.; 8 Feb; John Coggins; Jackson Co.; Lara Stewart; Jackson Co.; Lara Coggins; Erastus; Pine Creek Bumgarner, Pearl Inez; 9 m, 26 d; Jackson Co.; 1 Oct; William Bumgarner; Jackson Co.; Marie Williams; NC; Sallie Bumgarner; Erastus; Pine Creek Qualla Fox, Infant Boy; 6 Feb 1935; Jackson Co.; 6 Feb; Gilbert Fox; Buncombe Co.; Mae Butler; Madison Co.; By Mail; ng; Hyatt Watson, Vivian Delois; 27 Dec 1934; Whittier; 9 Mar; Edward B. Watson; Swain Co.; Zell Woods; Swain Co.; Edward B. Watson; Whittier; Holly Spring Littlejohn, Emily; 29 Jun 1933; Jackson Co.; 3 Sep 1934; ng; ng; Addie Littlejohn; Cherokee; Addie Littlejohn Cherokee; Soco Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 41 Jordan, Jess; 5 Oct 1915; Jackson Co.; 22 May; Waley Jordan; Jackson Co.; Minnie Hawkins; Buncombe Co.; Bill Jarelson; Sylva; Sherrill Arneach, Margaret Stamper; w/o Samuel; 8 Jul 1914; Cherokee Indian Reservation; 10 Mar; Ned Stamper; Whittier; Sallie Ann Stamper; Indian Reservation; Arch Stamper; Cherokee; ng Wolf, Maggie; 8 Apr 1929; Cherokee; 2 Aug 1931; Jonah Wolf; Indian Reservation; Minda Hill; Indian Reservation; Jonah Wolf; Cherokee; Big Cove Sutton, James Jackson; 30 Apr 1935; Whittier; 30 Apr; Joe Arthur Sutton; Ela; Julia Kinsey Sutton; Smokemont; Mavis Kinsey; Whittier; Ela Swimmer, Jonnie; 3 May 1935; Jackson Co.; 31 May; Luke Swimmer; Jackson Co.; Amanda Sequoyah; Big Cove; Luke Swimmer; Cherokee; Big Witch Hoyle, Roy Jr.; 23 Nov 1932; Whittier; 23 Nov; Roy Hoyle; Swain Co.; Mary Williamson; Swain Co.; Roy Hoyle; Whittier; Union Hill Messer, Louise Louicia; 2 Jan 1933; Whittier; 3 Nov; Hasten Messer; Jackson Co.; Louicia Green; Jackson Co.; Clark Gass; Whittier; Thomas Taylor, Mary; 31 Aug 1933; Cherokee; 22 Sep 1933; Sherman Taylor; Cherokee; Dahney Partridge; Cherokee; Sherman Taylor; Cherokee; Soco Swimmer, Youngbird; 21 Feb 1935; Painttown; 14 Nov (Burial); ng; ng; Prinnie Swimmer; Painttown; Ben Cot; ng; Painttown Crowe, Westley Harmon; 8 Jun 1934; Hospital Cherokee Indian Reservation; 11 Oct 1934; Judson Robinson; Dillsboro; Josie Lee Crowe; Cherokee; Judson Robinson; Dillsboro; Wrights Creek River Middleton, Ula; w/o A. L.; 3 Dec 1905; Wolf Mountain; 6 Jul; Willard Shook; Wolf Mountain Avalina Brown; Wolf Mountain; Amanda Middleton; Tuckasegee; Wolf Mountain Ashe, Juney Luster; 29 Jul 1935; Tuckasegee; 5 Aug; Luster Ashe; Tuckasegee; Sarah Green; Tuckasegee; John Aiken; Tuckasegee; Sol Creek Shook, John; h/o Alda; 16 Sep 1906; Tuckasegee; 16 Aug; Fate Shook; Tuckasegee; Julie Middleton; NC; Bill Haskit; Tuckasegee; Tuckasegee Powell, Ora Mae; 30 Mar 1921; Tuckasegee; 18 Oct; Harlie Powell; Tuckasegee; Bell Mathis; Tuckasegee; Father; Tuckasegee; Tuckasegee Ensley, June; 5 Aug 1929; Alarka, Swain Co.; 29 Oct; Joe Ensley; Alarka; Ida Parker; Caney Creek, Swain Co.; Joe Ensley; Tuckasegee; Bryson City Webster, Treasa Ophelia; 9 Sep 1935; Tuckasegee; 29 Oct; Hebert Webster; Tuckasegee; Emma Gibson; Dillsboro; Herbert Webster; Tuckasegee; Dillsboro Scotts Creek Blanton, John Lewis; 13 Oct 1934; NC; 12 Jan; Beamon Blanton; NC; Sarah Mathis; NC; Beamon Blanton; Willets; Willets; Parker, Myrtle; 14 y, 20 d; NC; 2 Jun; Boyd Parker; NC; Estella Barnes; NC; Henry Parker; Balsam; Barnes Derrick, William Earl; 1 m, 15 d; NC; 17 May; Auther Neman Derrick; NC; Nona McCall; NC; Newman Derrick; ng; Balsam Warren, Billy Ray; 11 m, 3 d; Balsam; 7 Dec; ng; ng; Ruth Warren; Balsam; Hilery Jones; Balsam; Balsam Sutton, Eulula; 10 y, 8 m; Sylva; 8 Dec; Robt. Sutton; NC; Ida Sutton Queen; NC; Robt. Sutton; Sylva; Ochre Hill Robinson, Arthur; ng; ng; 4 Nov; ng; ng; ng; ng; ng; ng; ng Sylva Fisher, Jackie Allen; 13 d; Beta; 30 Jan; Lloyd Fisher; Beta; Reginia Pannel; NC; Lloyd Fisher; Beta; Beta Sutton, Robert Lawson; 3 d; Sylva; 28 Mae; Richard Sutton; Jackson Co.; Viola Griffin; Macon Co.; Lawson Griffin; Sylva; Webster Dorsey, James Firrell; 4 Apr 1935; Sylva; 4 Apr; Jesse McDowell; Sylva; Bonnie Lee Dorsey; Sylva; Conley Dorsey; Sylva; Parris Woodard, Charlie; 7 y, 10 m, 3 d; Sylva; 9 Apr; Sam Woodard; NC; Sallie Haskett; Macon Co.; Sam Woodard; ng; Sylva Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 42 Honeycutt, William Carl; h/o Mary; 5 Oct 1902; Columbia, SC; 5 May; Waitsell Honeycutt; Swain Co.; Tenney Johnson; Lenoir City, TN; Mrs. Mary Honeycutt; ng; Wesley Chapel Paxton, Maxine; 22 Oct 1934; Sylva; 11 May; W. M. Paxton; NC; Myrtle Crisp; Judson, NC; W. M. Paxton; ng; Lovedale Arnold, Ila May; 29 Oct 1931; Sylva; 28 May; Roy Pickens; Sylva; Nora Arnold; Sylva; John Arnold; Sylva; Old Field Beasley, Joyce Ann; 1 y, 9 m; Sylva; 30 May; Hayes Beasley; NC; Nettie Fullbright; NC; Hayes Beasley; Sylva; Sylva Dillard, Edith; w/o Jim Jr.; 1 Nov 1901; Sylva; 14 Aug; Cole Bumgarner; Sylva; Octavia Shuler; NC; Jim Dillard, Jr.; Sylva; Lovedale Hoyle, Joyce; 12 Apr 1935; Sylva; 24 Aug; Walter Hoyle; Sylva; Jensey Hall; Sylva; Walter Hole; Sylva; Savannah West, Dorothy Gean; 2 Jun 1924; Cullowhee; 21 Sep; W. E. West; Parish, NC; Mabel Crisp; Franklin, NC; W. E. West; Sylva; Sylva Reece, Effie; 23 Nov 1935; Sylva; 27 Nov; Parker Young; NC; Mary Reece; NC; Grady Burch; Sylva; Wesley Chapel Burch, Delos; h/o Tilda; 6 Jan 190; Sylva; 10 Nov; Luster Burch; Clay Co., NC; Edith Arwood; GA; Luster Burch; Sylva; Wesley Chapel Beasley, Harry Ray; 14 Apr 1931; Sylva; 7 Dec; William Hayes Beasley; Macon Co.; Nettie Jane Fullbright; NC; Hayes Beasley; Sylva; Keener Bumgarner, Mitsie Ruth; 6 Feb 1930; Sylva; 1 Feb; Walter Alvin Bumgarner; Sylva; Mary Lois Miles; Indiana; Walter Bumgarner; Sylva; Beta Zito, Eugene; 9 Jul 1914; New York City; 17 Feb; G. Zito; ng; ng; ng; T. S. Carter, MD; Smokemont, NC; New York City Jones, Billy Ray; 21 Feb 1933; Barkers Creek; 25 Feb; Ira Glenn Jones; Wilmot; Viola Bradley; NC; Ira Glenn Jones; Whittier; Barkers Creek Hayes, Nona Jean; 18 Dec 1928; Robbinsville; 3 Mar; J. H. Hayes; Fontana; Mary Carringer; Robbnsville; J. H. Hayes; Fontana; Fontana Nicholson, Lonnie Alma (Parker); w/o Robert; 7 Jan 1920; NC; 20 Jun; Perry Parker; NC; Olie Alexander; Cullowhee; Robt. Nicholson; Cullowhee; Cullowhee Robinson, Georgia Lee; w/o Oscar; 1909; Burnsville, NC; 18 Aug; Geo. Riddle; Burnsville; Lula Boone; Burnsville; Geo. Riddle; Whittier; Waverly, NC Watkins, Archie; 1916; NC; 8 Sep; ng; ng; Mrs. Tiny Watkins; NC; CCC Records, Personal; Raleigh, NC Young, Infant Girl: 22 Sep 1925; Sylva; 22 Sep; Elex Young; Macon Co.; Ella Coggins; Jackson Co.; Elex Young; Sylva; Westleys Chapel Dillard, Infant Boy; 26 Aug 1935; Sylva; 26 Aug; Morgan Dillard; Sylva; Ruth Moss; NC; Morgan Dillard; Sylva; Dillard Lasater, Charlie Edwin; 23 Apr 1916; New Hope Township, NC; 1 Aug; ng; ng; ng; ng; Lt. John B. Rogers; Co. 411 CCC; Smokemont, NC; Morrisville, NC Crout, Infant Boy; 26 Oct 1935; Sylva; 2 Oct; Geo. W. Crout; Mississippi; Mildred Hooper; Jackson Co.; Geo. W. Crout; Sylva; Cullowhee Ridley, Dewey; 23 May 1913; Haywood Co.; 25 Nov; J. C. Ridley; Macon Co.; Nora Gunter; Jackson Co.; J. C. Ridley; Dillsboro; Dicks Creek Robinson, Albert Clinton; 11 Mar 1930; Sylva; 17 Nov; Dillard Robinson; Sylva; Ethel Lowe; SC; Mrs. Dillard Robinson; Sylva; Lovedale Owens, J. Eli; h/o Roberta; 1900; Wolf Mountain; 7 Dec; Jackie Owens; Wolf Mountain; Maggie Parker; Argura; George Owens; Wolf Mountain; Wolf Mountain Bryson, Edwin; h/o Winona Askey; 28 Dec 1910; Beta; 14 Dec; D. L. Bryson; Beta; Laura Henson; Addie; D. L. Bryson; Beta; Beta Webster Casey, Infant Boy; 23 Mar 1935; Webster; 23 Mar; Henry Casey; Cullowhee; Jessie May Allen; Webster; Henry Casey; Webster; Webster Ashe, Homer; 31 Dec 1919; Jackson Co.; 14 Jun; Tecupse Ashe; Jackson Co.; Hallie Painter; NC; Jill Ashe; Webster; Lovedale Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 43 World War I Draft Cards For Jackson County, North Carolina ED: These are abstracts from World War I draft cards for men living in Jackson County in the years 1917-1918. To read: Name; Birth date; Race; Birthplace; Which Draft Card was used. The listing of registration place for the majority of the men just list “Jackson, NC.” Abstracted by Sanji T Watson 2014. Denton, Julius Lester 4 Jul 1878 W ng C Denton, William Caswell 18 Aug 1878 W ng C Dillard, Alfred Coleman 26 Dec 1898 W ng C Dillard, Avery Cleveland 23 Feb 188? W ng C Dillard, Benjamin Franklin 7 Sep 189? W Sylva A Dillard, Cary Price 22 Mar 1882 W ng C Dillard, Hanibal Eugene 11 Jun 1878 W ng C Dillard, John Cleveland 27 Nov 1887 W Sylva A Dillard, M???? 26 Jun 18?? W Sylva B Dillard, Raleigh Howard 10 Jan 1897 W Sylva A Dillard, Willard Elsie 12 Jun 1894 W Sylva A Dillard, William Garlander 24 Sep 188? W Willets A Dills, Frank 29 May 1889 W Barkers Creek A Dills, Jesse Grady 1 Aug 18?? W Dillsboro A Earley, Randolph 5 Jul 1891 W Madison Co., NC A Early, Edgaar Enloe 4 Jun 1893 W Dillsboro A Early, Zeb Vance 1 Dec 1898 W ng C Eason, Ernest 18 Aug 1894 W Johnson Co., NC A Edward, Fred Pickens 4 Apr 1876 W Weaverville, NC A Edwards, Charlie R. 10 Apr 1876 W ng C Elders, Arly Coleman 27 Mar 1881 W ng C Elders, Candler 18 Aug 1895 W Barkers Creek A Elders, Charlie Landis 26 Jan 1882 W ng C Elders, Harley 8 Sep 1895 W Barkers Creek A Elders, Ira Pierce 16 Jul 1900 W ng C Elders, Jode 30 Aug 1891 W Barkers Creek A Elders, Joe 24 Nov 1891 W Rabun Co., GA A Elders, Lee 1 Aug 1894 W Barkers Creek A Elders, Lee unobtainable W resides State hospital C Elders, Storm Omer 17 Oct 1900 W ng C Elders, Tom 25 Jul 1893 W Barkers Creek A Ellenburg, Travis Hilton unreadable W TN A Enloe, Luther Mar 1896 W Sylva A Enloe, Scroop Wesley 1 Jul 1874 W ng C Enloe, Willis Lenoir 30 Mar 189? W ng C Enlow, Will 12 May 1896 W Sylva A Ensley, Bedford 2 Feb 1895 W Beta A Ensley, Chester Erwin 10 May 1897 W ng B Ensley, Coleman Haynes 16 May 1896 W Beta A Ensley, Dewey 26 Jan 1899 W ng C Ensley, Erastus 4 Jun 1883 W ng C Ensley, Ernest Odell 7 Aug 1897 W Balsam B Ensley, Eugene Heston 6 Dec 1898 W ng C Ensley, Eulah 23 Feb 189? W Cullowhee A Ensley, Fred 23 May 1886 W ng C Ensley, George Columbus 15 Feb 1900 W ng C Ensley, Goldman 2? May 18?? W Jackson Co. A Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 44 Ensley, Humphey Phillip 22 Jan 1887 W Addie A Ensley, J. (unreadable) unreadable W Beta A Ensley, James Blaine 13 Sep 1891 W Beta A Ensley, James Western 11 Jun 1882 W ng C Ensley, John Baster 15 Aug 1875 W ng C Ensley, John 17 May 1884 W ng C Ensley, Joseph Wesley 2 Nov 1891 W Sylva A Ensley, Oscar 19 Jan 1889 W Cullowhee A Ensley, Oscar 6 Sep 1883 W ng C Ensley, Ralph Wilson 26 Aug 1898 W Sylva A Ensley, Ruben 14 Nov 1895 W Wilmot A Ensley, Rufus 8 Nov 1886 W Sylva A Ensley, Spurgeon Charles 29 Jan 1890 W Beta A Ensley, Tolvin Baxter 1 Nov 1880 W ng C Ensley, Tom 2 Jul 1891 W Wilmot A Ensley, William Benjamin 19 Oct 1888 W Beta A Ensley, William Clingman 23 ??? 1888 W Dillsboro A Ensley, William Elric 7 Feb 1900 W ng C Ensley, Wm. Allen 24 Aug 1896 W ng C Ensley. Elric 29 Sep 1886 W Sylva A Estes, Augustus Bengher 24 Nov 1889 W Beta A Estes, Felix Henry 16 May 1900 W ng C Estes, George Hamilton 31 May 1899 W Greens Creek A Estes, James Oscar 13 Feb 1892 W Leatherman, NC A Estes, Lee Coleman 14 Mar 1878 W ng C Estes, Lee Sherman 6 Apr 1898 W ng C Estes, Thomas Andrew 28 Dec 1875 W ng C Evans, Burke Haywood 27 Sep 1875 W Sylva A Evans, Charles Aycock 29 Jun 190? W ng C Evans, George 29 Feb 1897 W Sylva B Evans, Isam 20 Jun 1898 W ng C Evitt, Dock unreadable 5 May 1897 W Bessie B Evitt, Mack 12 Dec 189? W Jackson Co. A Evitt, William Garfield 30 Oct 1880 W ng C Extine, George 2 Apr 1876 W ng C Extine, Harley 27 Mar 1896 W Sylva A Extine, James Robt. 1899 W ng C Extine, William Garland 22 Nov 189? W ng C Farley, Anzel Leonidae 8 Jun 1876 W ng C Farmer, Earl Vennoy 24 Jan 1900 W ng C Farmer, Elbert Elijas 22 Feb 1883 W ng C Farmer, James Bedford 10 Oct 1900 W ng C Farmer, Thadus William 1 Nov 188? W unreadable A Farmer, William Sylvester 6 May 1888 W Jackson Co. A Featherhead, Wilson 1876 I ng C Ferguson, Hugh Glenn 8 Mar 1883 W ng C Ferguson, Paul Herschel 24 Dec 189? W ng C Fincher, Harmon 22 Jul 1896 W Oconee Co., SC A Fincher, Jesse James 28 Jan 1891 W Oconee Co., SC A Fisher, Charlie 11 Mar 1889 W Barkers Creek A Fisher, Ben 19 Oct 1892 W Addie A Fisher, Charley Crawford 1 Oct 1891 W Willets A Fisher, Charlie Carter 9 Sep 1890 W Beta A Fisher, Cicero Guy 2 Apr 1894 W Beta A Fisher, Clyde Wilburn 30 May 189? W Beta A Fisher, Ed CarBenard 11 Feb1882 W ng C Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 45 Fisher, Francis Cleveland 8 Jan 1886 W ng C Fisher, Isaac Jess 3 Dec 1879 W ng C Fisher, Jack Hayse 3 May 1894 W Willets A Fisher, James Oscar 13 Feb 1880 W ng C Fisher, Lee 14 Sep 1889 W Jackson Co. A Fisher, Lorenzo Washington 20 Jan 1898 W ng C Fisher, Mack 7 Jul 1894 W Jackson Co. A Fisher, Robert Ransom 29 Jan 189? W ng C Fisher, Sam 19 Oct 1892 W Transylvania Co. A Fisher, William Claude 7 Jul 1883 W ng C Fisher, William Lee 4 Oct 187? W ng C Fisher, William Thomas 21 May 188? W ng C Flintom, David Sydney unknown W Ridgemont, NC A Flintom, William Doak 14 Nov 1892 W Ridgemont, NC A Fore, Clarence 1 Mar 1873 W ng C Fore, John Whitt 15 Apr 1874 W ng C Fore, Otis George 25 May 1883 W ng C Forga, Thomas Alden 28 Oct 1891 W Waynesville A Fortner, Adolphus Washington 13 Feb 1876 W ng C Fortner, Thomas Solomon 18 Jan 1873 W ng C Foster, Henry Luther 7 Dec 1884 W ng C Fowler, Deats 5 Feb 1894 W Glenville A Fowler, Furman 3 Apr 1899 W ng C Fowler, H??? 8 Apr 1899 W ng C Fowler, James McDuffie 12 Aug 1876 W ng C Fowler, John N. 25 Nov 1875 W ng C Fowler, Jones 9 Jul 1888 W Jackson Co. A Fowler, Percy 20 Feb 1891 W Macon Co. A Fowler, William Henry 23 Dec 1882 W ng C Fowler, William McDuffie 24 Feb 1881 W ng C Fowler, William Stewart 3 Sep 1886 W ng C Fox, Cail 16 Mar 1893 W unreadable A Fox, Griffin 18 Apr 1890 W Hamburg A Fox, Henry Raymond 14 Nov 1890 W Tuckasegee A Fox, James Herman 6 Apr 189? W ng C Fox, Merrit 2 Dec 1897 W unreadable A Fox, Rollie ? Oct 1896 W Cullowhee A Fox, Sam Thomas 17 Sep 1873 W ng C Fox, Unreadable unreadable W unreadable A Fox, Will 25 Oct 1875 W Fall Cliff, NC A Fox, William Grayson 15 Apr 1881 W ng C Frady, Alvin H(unreadable) 28 Feb 1900 W ng C Frady, Harry Jackson 17 Nov 189? W Webster A Frady, John Henry 8 Jun 1879 W ng C Frady, John Jr. 6 Mar 1882 W ng C Frady, John Riley 11 Nov 1899 W ng C Frady, John Winfield 26 May ???? W ng C Frady, Levier 1883 W ng C Frady, Marion Annes 12 Apr 1874 W ng C Frady, Robert 20 Oct 1879 W ng C Frady, Samuel 4 Sep 1886 W Haywood Co. A Frady, Wilburn McDowell 6 Mar 1881 W ng C Frady, William Garland 7 Nov 189? W ng C Franklin, Elias Redmond 18 Jan 1877 W Sylva B Franklin, Ira Elander 18 Nov 1882 W ng C Franklin, Samuel Curtis 27 Jul 1873 W ng C Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 46 Franklin, Samuel Leemon 17 Jul 1874 W ng C Franklin, Willia Nelson 6 Mar 1884 W ng C Franks, Cole Vance 22 Dec 1888 W Macon Co. A Franks, Elbert ? Jun 18?? W Jackson Co. A Franks, George 9 ??? ???? W Jackson Co. A Franks, John Henry 10 Oct 1896 W Bryson City B Franks, John Robson Aug 1875 W ng C Franks, John 19 ay 1891 W Jackson Co. A Franks, Leroy Fillmore 6 Oct 1877 W ng C Franks, Mack not given W Jackson Co. A Franks, Monty 1889 W ng A Franks, Robt. Lee 12 Sep 1900 W ng C Franks, Samuel Harley 22 Sep ???? W ng C Franks, Tillman 5 Jun 19?? W ng C Franks, Wilbern Burton 25 Apr 188? W ng C Freeman, Harley Clinton 28 Sep 1891 W Swain Co. A Freeze, Jacob Frank 7 Sep 1879 W ng C Frizzell, Charlie Amos 7 Mar 1897 W ng C Frizzell, Harrison McDonaldson Aug 1886 W ng C Frizzell, John Alexander 27 May 1877 W ng C Frizzell, John Cathey 25 Aug 1884 W ng C Frizzell, Labron Frank 5 Jun 1883 W ng C Frizzell, William 18 Jun 1876 W ng C Frizzle, Charlie 28 Aug 1896 W Webster A Frizzle, Dudd 14 May 189? W Webster A Frizzle, Jason Wilburn 27 Feb 1873 W ng C Frizzle, Walter Daniel 22 Jun 1895 W Webster A Frizzle, Wilburn Donaldson 25 Oct 188? W Cullowhee A Frizzle, Zelis Norman 22 May 1897 W Webster B Fugate, Charlie Brokins 18 Nov 187? W ng C Fugate, Franklin Taylor 13 Jun 18?? W ng C Fullbright, George McC??? 10 Dec 1900 W ng C Fullbright, John Nelson 25 Mar 1877 W ng C Fullbright, Samuel Roscoe 15 Jun 1879 W ng C Galloway, Cull 7 Mar 1879 W ng C Galloway, Elbert Dallar 28 Nov 1881 W ng C Galloway, Joseph 1896 W Jackson Co. A Galloway, Justice Bunion 13 Jul 1895 W Transylvania Co. A Galloway, Miles 2 Nov 1889 W Jackson Co. A Galloway, Sterling not given W Jackson Co. A Galloway, Virgil Lusic ? Jun 1893 W unreadable A Galloway, Wade Mack 4 May 1886 W ng C Galloway, Wed 1889 W Wolf Mountain A Galloway, Wiley Maxwell 10 Mar 1884 W ng C Garrett, Robert Ulyses Jr. 5 May 1900 W ng C Garrett, Robert 13 Sep 1873 W ng C Gasaway, Victor 17 Jul 1890 W Jackson Co. A Gass, Daniel Connor 9 Aug 1878 W ng C Gates, Frank 2 Mar 1890 W Sylva A Gates, Homer 1 Dec 1893 W Barkers Creek A Gates, Larence Hairmon 13 Jan 1898 W ng C Geisler, John Andrew 24 Dec 1873 W ng C George, Kairl 11 Apr 1896 I Swayney, NC A George, Logan 1 Jul 1888 I Quallatown A Goforth, James Westley 15 Feb 1882 W ng C Gunter, William Oscar 19 Apr 1881 W ng C Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 47 Index Aiken 41 Alexander 42 Allen 23, 25, 28, 32, 42 Allison 11, 12, 40 Anderson 9, 11, 12 Arneach 41 Arnold 42 Arwood 42 Ash 26 Ashe 7, 8, 11, 40, 41, 42 Askey 42 Baird 9 Baker 11, 36 Barnes 30, 41 Batchlder 24 Beam 31, 33 Beard 10 Beasley 42 Beck 2, 8 Berry 29 Biddix 40 Bigham 32 Bishop 40 Blanton 1, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36,41 Bobo 27 Boone 42 Boyd 37 Boyles 29 Bradley 8, 12, 42 Bray 22 Breece 40 Brendle 30 Bridges 32 Brogden 11 Brooks 11 Broom 4 Brown 8, 15, 20, 39, 41 Bryson 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 30, 40, 42 Buchanan 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 19, 29, 40 Bumgarner 9, 26, 27, 30, 40, 42 Burch 42 Burns 31, 32 Burrell 39 Butler 40 Byers 33 Cabe 12, 13 Cagle 11 Candler 28 Carringer 42 Carson 15 Carter 42 Carver 18 Casey 40, 42 Cass 36 Cathey 8, 11, 12 Chabers 16 Chaley 36 Chandler 7 Christopher 18 Clanton 33 Clark 19 Clayton 7, 8, 9, 12 Cogdill 8 Coggins 27, 28, 40, 42 Collet 16 Conard 36 Cook 6 Cope 8, 29 Cory 37 Cot 41 Cowan 7, 9, 11, 30 Coward 39 Crabtree 31, 36 Crawford 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 19, 20, 37 Crisp 42 Crisp 9, 42 Crout 42 Crow 22 Crowe 41 Cudd 34 Cunningham 8 Daniels 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 Davis 3, 7, 12, 23, 26, 27, 30 Deitz 8, 9, 12, 19, 38 Denton 43 Derrick 41 Dillard 11, 12, 25, 26, 42, 43 Dills 9, 11, 27, 30, 40, 43 Dobbins 35 Dorsey 41 Dossier 29 Dunlap 17 Dutton 15 Earley 43 Early 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 43 Easton 43 Edward 43 Edwards 32 Edwards 32, 39, 43 Elders 10, 11, 43 Ellenburg 43 Ellis 34 Elmore 8 Enloe 8, 43 Enlow 43 Ensley 7, 8, 10, 41, 44 Epps 8, 9, 12 Estes 10, 44 Evans 44 Everit 30 Evitt 44 Extine 44 Farmer 44 Farley 32, 44 Featherwood 44 Ferguson 44 Fincher 15, 44 Fisher 8, 27, 41, 44, 45 Flintom 45 Fore 10, 12, 45 Forga 45 Fortner 45 Foster 45 Fowler 33, 45 Fox 40, 45 Frady 45 Franklin 29, 45, 46 Franks 46 Frazier 7 Freeman 46 Freeze 46 Frizel 26, 27 Frizzell 2, 46 Frizzle 7, 12, 46 Fugate 46 Fullbright 42, 46 Galloway 39, 46 Garret 9 Garrett 8, 46 Gasaway 46 Gass 41, 46 Gates 46 Geisler 46 George 46 Gerald 23 Gibbs 25 Gibson 39, 41 Gladden 18 Goforth 46 Grainger 11 Green 7, 8, 11, 34, 39, 41 Greenwood 28 Gregory 19 Gribble 9, 14 Griffin 41 Gross 4 Gunter 42, 46 Haight 24 Hall 9, 10, 12, 37, 42 Hamoton 2, 18, 30 Hamrick 33 Hardin 12 Hardy 14 Harrill 32 Harris 10 Harwell 40 Haskett 41 Haskit 41 Hatcher 8, 9, 12 Hawkins 41 Hayes 42 Hedden 16 Helms 32 Henderson 40 Henlsey 8, 39 Henson 42 Heyman 21 Hill 30, 41 Honeycutt 29, 42 Hooper 10, 28, 39, 40, 42 Hotaling 19 Houston 40 Howell 12 Hoxit 39 Hoyle 16, 41, 42 Hunter 40 Hyatt 1 Ingmire 37 Ingram 21 Jarelson 41 Journeys Through Jackson Winter 2015 2 Jarrett 7 Jay 33 Jervis 37 Johnson 33, 40, 42 Johnston 40 Jones 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 29, 41, 42 Jordan 41 Joyce 37 Junaluska 23 Kennedy 31 Ketcherside 32 King 18, 35 Kinsey 41 Lasater 42 Leatherwood 9, 10 Lewis 9, 10 Littlejohn 40 Long 28, 29 Lorenz 34, 35 Love 25, 40 Lowe 42 Luck 7, 8, 9. 11, 12 Lynch 40 Mallonee 7 Manring 19, 38 Marshall 36 Mason 8 Mathis 4, 39, 41 Mayes 32 McCall 41 McClure 1 McCombs 18 McConnell 11 McCoy 8 McDaniel 32 McDonald 35 McDowell 11, 12, 41 McFalls 39 McGinnis 31, 40 McKee 28 McNeely 10, 11 McRae 37 Meers 14 Mehaffey 7 Melton 34 Messer 41 Middleton 39, 41 Miles 42 Mills 8, 26, 32, 39, 42 Millwee 16, 17 Mitchell 37 Monteith 7, 9, 10 Moody 17 Moore 7, 9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 26, 30, 39 Morgan 8, 11, 12 Morris 29 Morrow 31, 37 Morton 1 Moss 42 Nation 39 Nations 8 Neely 23 Nichols 16, 17, 21, 39 Nicholson 19, 42 Noe 37 Norman 10 Norris 40 Osment 1, 19, 37 Owen 39 Owens 42 Painter 27, 32, 40, 42 Pangle 8, 40 Pannel 41 Parker 10 Parker 2, 9, 10, 25, 29. 30, 31, 39, 41, 42 Parris 11, 26 Partridge 41 Paxton 42 Pearson 33 Phillips 7, 8, 9, 10, 32, 39 Pickens 42 Piercy 16 Pilkey 14 Potts 40 Powell 37, 41 Pressley 9 Pruett 7, 9, 12, 27, 29 Queen 12, 25, 41 Quilliams 7, 25 Raby 10, 39 Raines 35 Randolph 35 Reece 42 Reeves 21, 37 Reid 39 Rice 32, 39 Riddle 42 Ridley 42 Robinson 8, 10, 26, 41, 42 Rogers 25, 40, 42 Roles 19 Scott 19, 37 Seago 1 Selvey 2 Sequoyah 41 Shelton 39 Shepherd 9 Sherrill 9, 10, 18 Shook 41 Shooler 21 Shuler 1, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 29, 42 Sith 21 Slaughter 18 Smathers 10, 11 Smith 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 35 Snyder 12 Speed 40 Sperling 32 Stamper 41 Standish 7 Stanford 29 Stanley 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 40 Stephens 39 Stewart 37, 40 Stiles 10, 11 Stillwell 10 Stores 24 Stroud 32 Stubblefield 31 Stutz 7 Sutton 10 Sutton 11 Sutton 12 Sutton 40 Sutton 41 Sutton 41 Sutton 7, 41 Swimmer 41 Talley 19 Tanner 31 Tate 35 Tate 36 Tatham 1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 27 Taylor 41 Thomas 22, 23, 26 Thopson 15 Treadway 1 Turpin 12 Vaughn 36 Ward 30 Warlick 6 Warren 41 Watkins 16, 42 Watson 19, 39, 40 Webb 31 Webster 41 Wells 8, 40 Wells 8 West 42 Westbrook 32 Westoreland 15 Whitaker 32 Whitmire26 Wilkes 8 Wilkey 33 Wilks 25, 26, 30 Williams 40 Williamson 10, 11, 12, 41 Wilson 9, 28 Winfrey 17 Winters 21 Wolf 41 Womack 31, 32 Wood 5, 6, 9 Woodard 9, 41 Woods 40 Wright 17 Young 39, 40, 42 Zito 42 MEMBERSHIP Membership in the Jackson County Genealogical Society is open to all individuals who apply and pay dues. 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Journeys Through Jackson

Journeys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society.  ...

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