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.

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  • Date original: 2015
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Journeys Through Jackson The Official Journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. We would like to recognize and thank Larry Crawford for underwriting this issue of Journeys though Jackson. Vol. XXV, No. III Summer 2015 JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. 2015 Officers President ......................................................................................................................... Timothy Osment Vice Presidents ....................................................................................... Lynn Hotaling, Jason Gregory Secretary ............................................................................................................... Mary Buchanan Smith Treasurer ............................................................................................................... Teresa Deitz Manring Librarian................................................................................................................................ Marie Clark Office Manager ............................................................................................................. Karen Nicholson Web Master ..................................................................................................................... Deanne G. Roles Computer Technician ................................................................................................... Jason N. Gregory Chair, Publications (Editor) ..................................................................................... Sanji Talley Watson Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices from other non-profit groups. From the Editor Recently, I was reading a book in which an elderly lady was talking about “bone memories.” As she was explaining to others in the book; bone memories are the feelings that you get when you go to certain places in your past, or when you talk about people , places or events that happened in the past. Fall time in the mountains is a special time, when people travel “back home” to attend homecomings and decorations in local cemeteries. Decorations are a tradition that is slowly dying out, even here. Each year fewer and fewer people attend the services. But, as I was standing in several different cemeteries this fall, I felt connected to the people who had gone before me. I wondered if they had the same feeling of connection that I was feeling. I felt that in some way, they knew that they were not being forgotten and that someone still recognizes them. Genealogists, I think, have an excellent sense of bone memories. It is what drives us to connect to our ancestors and to preserve that information for future generations. So bone memories or not, remembering our past and our ancestors is an important part of who we are, and who we will be in the future. Remember, that the JCGS library is here to help you with your research, and who knows maybe you will also get the feeling of “bone memories.” REMEMBER DUES FOR 2016 ARE DUE AT THE FIRST OF THE YEAR! Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 97 Table of Contents Table of Contents, Letter from JCGS President...........................................................97 JCGS Photo Album.................................................................................................. 98-102 Jackson County Journal – July 27, 1917............................................................... 103-108 Library Acquisitions ......................................................................................................109 Fund-raiser for JCGS ....................................................................................................109 Announcments ................................................................................................................110 1936 Jackson County Death Certificates ............................................................. 111-114 Descendants of Archer Blanton ............................................................................ 115-118 1880 Census Records – Jackson County .............................................................. 119-122 Descendants of John Montgomery Beck .............................................................. 123-126 Doctor’s Daily Journal .......................................................................................... 127-130 Descendants of John Thomas Tatham…………………………………………..131-134 World War I Draft Cards ..................................................................................... 135-138 Thomas’ Legion …………………………………………………………………. 139-142 Index ........................................................................................................................ 143-144 To our membership: In 2016, your Jackson County Genealogical Society will celebrate both our 25th Anniversary and our 5th year in the Historic Jackson County Courthouse. We hope everyone has taken the time to visit our research library, attend some of our monthly programs, and use the many tools we offer to learn more about your family and our region. Like all non-profits we are mindful of our mission, as well as our responsibility, to balance the services we provide with the resources we have available. Thus, we are asking our membership for both their support and their suggestions. As a JCGS member, please take a minute to drop us a note, send us an e-mail, or give is a call with some of your ideas. Some suggestions we have discussed are: - new ways to attract members and donations - offering a variety of membership levels - increasing our membership dues - asking life members to become annual members - publishing Journeys Through Jackson three times per year instead of four - asking members and community groups to underwrite Journeys - annual fund-raiser ideas and events These are but a few possibilities. Please send your thoughts and ideas to our PO Box, email them to jacksongenealogy@dnet.net, or call them in to 828-631-2646. Thank you for your support! Tim Osment JCGS President Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 98 JCGS Photo Album Here are two pictures that we need help in identifying the people in them. The one above comes to us from Dorothy Luker Henry. She said that she knows that it was taken at a CC Camp and that the man on the left is her uncle Allen Luker., but she doesn’t know who the other men are. The picture to the left is one of many pictures that the society has that is not identified. If you know any of the people pictured please let us know. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 99 JCGS Photo Album The family shown above is one of the Julius Manley Brown. Standing in the back roll are: Victor Brown (26 Feb 1884 -- ); John Talford Brown (10 Jul 1887 – 10 Feb 1914); Ira Brown (9 Feb 1890 – 27 Oct 1968); Effie Brown (Wike) (23 Oct 1897 – 10 Feb 1992); Stella White Brown (20 Apr 1884 – 20 Feb 1958) (married John Boone Brown (16 Feb 1875 – 15 Apr 1950); holding Elizabeth (28 Mar 1908 - ); Florence Brown (Wike) (22 Dec 1892 – 15 Mar 1971). Front row: Maude Brown (Williams) (22 Mar 1900 --) ; Julius Manley Brown (26 Jan 1861 – 1 Sep 1928); Chloe Middleton Brown (7 Dec 1858 – 28 Nov 1962). Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 100 JCGS Photo Album The “dough-boys” to the left are listed as left, Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Dillard (1893-1953), and on the right is William Bryan “Will” Dillard (1897-1953). Written on picture is written abt. 1918. The picture below is one of work being done on the East La Porte Church, Lumberton. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 101 JCGS Photo Album Above left is Samuel L. Parker (4 May 1872 – 4 Aug 1962) and his wife, Georgia Ann Brown (7 Jul 1875 – 7 Sep 1928). Also in the picture is Vennie Shuler ( - 1989), who was raised by the Parkers. The picture above right only has one woman identified. The woman on the right is Emma Page Wood (27 Jul 1882 – 28 May 1958). The picture directly above is also missing some names. The woman on the left is identified as Nellie Cook (26 Oct 1897 – 19 May 1968); the woman on the far right is also a picture of Emma Page Wood. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 102 JCGS Photo Album These pictures are two of the many that we do not have identification for. JCGS member Charlie Shuler was able to identify the men in these photos for us. The top is Walter Melton and his father, Samuel Melton. The one below is of Walter Melton. Feel free to stop by the office and look through the photographs to see if you can add names to the pictures that we have. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 103 Jackson County Journal July 27, 1917 Recently, while going through some loose papers in the JCGS office, I came across a Jackson County Journal from July 27, 1917. It was a real treat to look at snapshot of Jackson County at that time. A yearly subscription at that time was $1.00 the year in advance. Making the choice of what to highlight out of it was difficult, but I hope you will like my choices. The paper is in the JCGS office and you are welcome to come and look at a piece of Jackson County history for yourself. COME TO SYLVA 28TH You are cordially invited to Sylva Saturday , July 28, to a grand celebration to be given in honor of the Sylva Radio Company. There will be patriotic songs, music by the First Regiment band, speaking and a number of other things on the program, bring a basket of dinner. Goodbye To The Boys In Khaki A grand celebration will be held in Sylva on Saturday July 28th in honor of the Sylva Radio Company, Martial Music, Patriotic Speaking and a Monster Parade, Led by the First Regiment Band will feature the Day. Below is The Program as Outlined or The Day At 12 o’clock M. Dinner served the Sylva Radio Company and the First Regiment Band in the old Sylva Grocery Company warehouse. At 12:45 o’clock P.M. Parade from Court House steps up Main street to Depot street, thence via Depot street to School Auditorium for exercises. PROGRAM AT AUDITORIUM AT 1:30 P.M. Invocation by Rev. J. A. Cook, of the M. E. Church. “America” by Audience, Band Accompaniment. Presentation of Flag to Sylva Radio Company by the Girl’s Club of Sylva. Acceptance of Flag on behalf of Company. “Dixie” by First Regiment Band. Address: Rev. W. F. Powell, D. D., Asheville, N.C. “Carolina” by Audience, Band Accompaniment. “A Toast to the Sylva Radio Company” – Homer Stuart Presentation of Testaments to the Boys of Radio Company on behalf of the Sylva Chapter Order of Eastern Star by rev. T. W. Chambliss, editor of The Asheville Times. “The Star Spangled Banner” by First Regiment Band (Audience Standing) Let all who come bring dinner for the occasion. The Sylva ladies will prepare and serve dinner for the Soldiers and Band. The school grounds will be used as the place to assemble and serve dinner to the others. Let every one come for this occasion and join us in an honor not before experienced in fifty years. The boys will soon be marching and then these honors will be too late. ENLIST IN THE ARMY NOW. We have been advised by the exemption board that it would be much better for all the young men whose names have been drawn to enlist at once and avoid being drafted, because there are very few who will be exempted and it would look much better for Jackson to furnish its full quota without being forced to do so. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 104 CITY LOCALS J. B. Keener of Winston-Salem was here this week visiting home folks. Miss Jessie Zachary of Norton is visiting her sister Mrs. Daisy McGuire. Mrs. A. B. Joyner, of Waynesville was in the city Tuesday. Bring a basket of dinner and come to Sylva Saturday in honor of the Sylva Radio Company. Misses Laura, Jessie and Georgie Stillwell, of Webster were in the city this week. D. T. Allen of Iotla was in the city Saturday and subscribed for the Journal. Miss Margaret Herring, is spending some time with Mrs. W. H. Rhodes. Miss Lavinia Picklesimer has returned to her home in Sylva after spending a few weeks in Bryson City. Mrs. F. A. Luck and children of Augusta Ga., are visiting Mrs. S. A Luck of this city. Mrs. McHarge, of Asheville spent some time in the city visiting her mother Mrs. Kate McLain. H. O. Curtis and family were in Asheville the first of the week. Mrs. Luther Crisp and children have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crisp for the past two weeks. Miss Lucy Divelbiss of Asheville is visiting relatives in the city this week. Miss Alma Stralp, of Shelby, is visiting Mrs. J. H. Wilson and Mrs. E. E. Brown, of this city. Miss Mamie Painter, who has been in Knoxville, Tenn., for some time is spending some time with homefolks in this city. Miss Hal Barnett who has been the guest of Mrs. C. L. Allison of this city returned to her home Sunday. Miss Christine Nichols of Sylva is visiting Miss Irene Brown. Miss Nichols is pleasantly remembered in Murphy. – Scout. Miss Lela Rogers of Webster, was in the city this week visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Coward of Webster, were in the city Wednesday. Wolf Allen of Copper Hill, Tenn. Arrived in the city Wednesday to enlist in the Radio Company. Theo. Buchanan and family who have been spending some time in Glenville returned home Wednesday. W. M. Fowler, o Glenville was in the city Wednesday. Mrs. Self of Webster who has been in the hospital at Asheville for the past several weeks returned home this week. Lewis Alley of Webster enlisted in the Radio Company Wednesday. Miss Bonnie Brown of West Asheville, was the guest of Miss Janie Coward this week. J. B. Keener has enlisted in the Navy and passed a very successful examination, and will be sent to New Port R. I. for training. Col. D. L. Love returned last Saturday from a business to Tennessee. FROM A JACKSON BOY IN TRAINING CAMP Dear Editor – Have you just a little room in your paper for a word from a Jackson boy in khaki? Since reporting at the Training Camp on May 16th a great many things have happened to thrill and inspire us boys. No one who has not been among soldiers at a critical time knows the patriotic experiences one has. And to mingle with the very flower of North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, who are preparing to be officers in the greatest army our country has ever raised is rich privilege. The men here are working hard and seem to fully appreciate the great responsibility resting on them. Soon we shall separate, some being assigned immediately to camps elsewhere, others being placed upon the reserve list, and some of the less fortunate being sent home. Every one is working for a commission and those who fail will be disappointed and blue. To be among these men is a great opportunity. It puts the soldier feeling into a man, the real “pep”. “The Star Spangled Banner” has a new meaning; a deep meaning of loyalty and devotion to the world wide principles of Democracy. “Dixie”, with its martial strains, fills one to overflowing with a desire to do something Every Southern soldier feels more clearly the flow of the blood that supported the “Boys in Grey,” and carried them to victory in a losing fight. A little more than a half century ago our grandmothers met to say goodbye to their sons; and our mothers, to their sweethearts. The mothers and girls of the present are called upon to do the same. Let them do so cheerfully. Mothers, do not grieve for your soldier boy; girls do not try to detain your lovers. Our country calls and every one who answers has the greatest opportunity of the age. It is impossible for me to give an idea of the thrill of pride that came to me today when I read the account of Captain Dorsey and his men. I had been wondering what the boys of Jackson were doing. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 105 Do not think that I was doubting you, just wondering what you were about. I have had a hard time here to represent Jackson all alone, but it does me good to know you are busy. Keep it up. Boys beat the draft. Get in before it gets you in. There is no event that would give me more pleasure than to be with you on the 28th when the boys leave, but it is impossible. Just remember that there is a boy in khaki at Fort Oglethorpe working hard while you are making merry, with the hope that he may come back to you, ready to take his post in the new army. Let’s hear some more good news from Jackson. I will close by saying Hurrah! for Captain Dorsey and his fellows and Speedwell. J. O. Wood Military Branch, Co. 9, Chattanooga, Tenn. July 23, 1917. ROLL OF RADIO CO. JACKSON COUNTY Dorsey, William V. Captain Cox, George C. 1st Lieutenant Smathers, Geddie R. 1st Lieutenant Ashe, Maion W. Alley. Felix M. Bales, Clarence A. Battle, Erastus R. Barnes, Don O. Beck, Rlph N. Beck, Sam R. Benfiled, V. J. Bryson, Edward Bryson, George R. Bryson, Van Bumgarner, James G. Bumgarner, Fred C. Bumgarner, John L. Bryson, Odie C. Bryson, Thomas C. Carroll, William M. Cooper, Curtis Cochran, Patterson C. Christian, William O. Cooksey, Hollis D. Dills, John L. Dillard, William B. Dillard, William E. Evans, Burke Ensley, Badford Fincher, Harmon T. Fowler, Harley D. Hatcher, Bailey F. Hayes, Fulmer A. Higdon, Alfred R. Hooper, Dillard M. Hooper, Howard O. Hughes, Fred Jones, Charlie R. Jr. Jones, Frank B. Kenney, Julius L. Latta, Harrold F. Long, Burder B. Smathers, Bronlow L. Smith, Ernest P. Sandidge, Robert Jr. Tompkins, Daniel D. Taylor, Howell H. Thompson, Grady Tilley, Grover C. Treadway, George W. Ward, William G. Wallace, John L. Warren, Paul L. Watson, James G. Weeks, Thurman J. West, Benjamin W. Wiggins, Abram B. Wiggins, John W. Wiggins, Robert W. Wiggins, William V. Wilson. Lawrence L. Wilson, Lyle Wood, Charles B. Wood, Curt W. Long, Joseph C. Leatherwood, Robert McCoy, Fred McGhee, Roy Morgan, Griffith F. Mahaffey, Horace B. Michal, John McD. Miller, Emmett Moore, John C. Morris, John Morrison, Frank C. Nations, Joseph M. Nations, Joseph N. Pressley, Zollie Prince, Charles N. Queen Ernest O. Reed, Charles M. Rhinehart, Carter L. Rogers, David H. Rucker, John C. Shelton, William F. Shook, Augustus G. FIRST DRAFT IN THE SELECTIVE DRAFT Below we give the first one hundred and fifty four men drawn and will give the rest of the numbers drawn in the first two classes. The names appear as they will be called before the exemption board. This county will have to furnish one hundred and three men from the draft if we do not get credit for the men who have enlisted in the Radio Company and other Companies in this section of the state, but we are credited for those ho have enlisted during the past two weeks, Jackson will have to furnish something less that fifty by draft. 1. 258 James Rogers, Dillsboro 2. 458 James Reed, Beta 3. 854 James R. Mahaffey, Balsam 4. 1095 Steve Youngdeer, Whittier 5. 783 Horace Phillips, Cowarts 6. 837 Leonard Stillwell, Webster 7. 337 J. G. Dills Dillsboro 8. 676 Tom Moore, WebsterJourneys Through Jackson Summer 2015 106 9. 275 James Pangle, Barkers Creek 10. 509 Adam Painter, Addie 11. 564 James Sutton, Dillsboro 12. 945 George Clayton, Willets 13. 596 Zeb W. Parker, Willets 14. 536 Ben T. Potts, Balsam 15. 548 Dredy Massengale, Argura 16. 126 Candler Elders, Dillsboro 17. 784 Walter H. Studer, Sylva 18. 755 Garfield Coggins, Erastus 19. 107 Ben Fisher, Webster 20. 616 Will A. Miller, Whittier 21. 373 John E. Hooper, Cullowhee 22. 775 Milas Parker, Rich Mtn. 23. 486 Dock Nations, Wilmot 25. 600 Ennis W. Ashe, Sylva 26. 800 Lewis J. Henson, Beta 27. 507 Link Harris, Wolf Mtn. 29. 309 Harley Love, Cullowhee 30. 437 Robert W. Harris, Dillsboro 31. 604 Harmon Fincher, Sylva 32. 437 Lewis D. Alley, Webster 33. 1066 Will B. Blanton, Balsam 34. 924 John Bryson, Erastus 35. 420 Justice B. Galloway, Glenville 36. 1014 Bob Bryson, Sylva 37. 514 Bedford Bradley, Wilmot 38. 433 McKinley Davis, Barkers Creek 39. 330 Holmes Parker, Rich Mtn. 40. 10 Frank L. Key, Fall Cliff 41. 1045 Harley M. D. Bryson, Sylva 42. 1031 Festus McCall, Grimshawes 43. 487 Will A. Adams, East Laporte 44. 797 G. Taylor Hampton, Sylva 45. 140 Grover C. Tilley, Speedwell 46. 432 Andrews S. Campbell, Whittier 47. 18 James Swaingin, Cowarts 48. 652 Joel M. Bird, Whittier 49. 927 Calvin Wilson, Gay 50. 739 Elsie M. K. Henry, Willets 51. 601 Steve Bradburn, Whittier 52. 1103 Charley Long, Whittier 53. 606 Wiley B. Medford, Whittier 54. 182 Early B. Wood, Rich Mtn. 55. 513 Charlie Austin, Willets 56. 46 Jake Deitz, Greens Creek 57. 1020 Grivr Bishop, Sylva 58. 1099 Jasper Queen, Whittier 59. 223 Garland Ashe, East Laporte 60. 117 Charlie C. Queen, Willets 61. 602 Lewis H. Cannon, Dillsboro 62. 390 James L. Jones, Gay 63. 75 McKinley Owen, Wolf Mtn. 64. 772 Robert McDowell, Cullowhee 65. 721 Tom G. Hoyle, Addie 66. 786 Will W. Biddix, Dillsboro 67. 280 Paul Warren, Sylva 68. 972 Kelley Bradley, Greens Creek 69. 983 John M. Morris, Sylva 70. 757 Napoleon P. Hoyle, Willets 71. 966 Will H. Moody, Sylva 72. 868 Claude W. Warren, Sylva 73. 332 Henry Seago, Speedwell 74. 379 Lewis H. Rigdon, Tuckaseigee 75. 542 Jarvis Crawford, Cullowhee 76. 194 Julius McMahan, Dillsboro 77. 874 Charlie Watson, Sylva 78. 552 Garland Hyatt, Wilmot 79. 298 James C. Taylor Whittier 80. 675 Lloyd Hooper, Glenville 81. 343 William B. Lewis, Whittier 82. 982 Joel Bentley, Glenville 83. 726 John M. Wike, East Laporte 84. 15 Perry Parker, Cowarts 85. 905 Augustus C. Crawford, Balsam 86. 933 Jesse W. Cogdill, Willets 87. 452 John L. Ginter, Balsam 88. 355 Merrit Fox, Tuckaseigee 89. 530 James B. Dyre, Willets 90. 809 Carl Childers, Erastus 91. 1614 John Lowen, Birdtown 92. 645 James H. Henderson, Tuckaseigee 93. 218 Angel R. Queen, Cowarts 94. 62? Demos Wood, Wolf Mtn. 95. 550 John C. Rucker, Sylva 96. 574 Marion A. Price, Balsam 97. 31 Joseph B. Keener, Sylva 98. 981 Robert S. Campbell, Sylva 99. 776 Will W, Bryson, Speedwell 100. 882 Charlie A. Crawford, Addie 101. 677 George L. Painter, Sylva 102. 525 Corbett Sutton, Dillsboro 103. 760 Vergil Sheppard, Sylva 104. 183 Eller Aiken, Rich Mtn. 105. 56 Harrison Owen Sr., Wolf Mtn. 106. 792 John P. Sutton, Sylva 107. 5 Eulah Ensley, Cullowhee 108. 350 Luther Ashe, Wolf Mtn. 109. 54 Oulin Martin, Whittier 110. 870 Deane Watson, Bessie 111. 549 John C. Price, Balsam 112. 440 Baxter Matthis, Wolf Mtn. 113. 741 Hillard Parker, Rich Mtn. 114. 711 Daniel H. Dillard, Sylva 115. 841 John Wyatt, Sylva 116. 638 David Rogers, Cullowhee 117. 1032 Ellis Beasley, Sylva 118. 623 J. B. Cunningham, Dillsboro 119. 269 James O. Howell, Whittier 120. 685 Orie Hooper, Glenville 121. 1016 Kimsey Beck, Sylva 122. 335 Ransom R. Buchanan, Greens CreekJourneys Through Jackson Summer 2015 107 123. 493 Will A. Gibbs, Beta 139. 679 Johnny Sutton, Greens Creek 124. 923 J. C. Woodard, Gay 140. 805 Walter Montieth, Glenville 125. 341 Richard Hooper, Cullowhee 141. 11 David L. Keener, Sylva 126. 1007 Charlie Messer, Dillsboro 142. 900 Lonnie Crisp, Balsam 127. 391 John C. Long, Cullowhee 143. 363 Garland Reed, Greens Creek 128. 353 James Ed Hall, Dillsboro 144. 6 Harry J. Frady, Webster 129. 970 Richard E. Moore, Beta 145. 327 James Messer, Barkers Creek 130. 637 Sampson Parris, Addie 146. 664 Roy Dills, Beta 131. 360 James Messer, Barkers Creek 147. 93 Ben. H. Mashburn, Speedwell 132. 571 Tom Forga, Sylva 148. 957 Charles R. Cathey, Sylva 133. 488 Charlie Bradley, Cherokee 149. 1112 Arneach Toineeta, Cherokee 134. 704 Leon D. Moody, East Laporte 150. 345 Charlie Nimmons, Webster 135. 72 Joseph C. Long, Cullowhee 151. 103 David H. Brown, Webster 136. 356 Wed Galloway, Wolf Mtn. 152. 1102 Logan George, Whittier 137. 112 Will Leadford, Addie 153. 556 Odell S. Dillard, Willets 138. 128 Jerry Green, Speedwell 154. 154 Eugene Nicholson, Kilgore GRAVEYARD CLEANING AT OLD SAVANNAH Saturday, August 11th, has been designated as the day when the people will meet at the Old Savannah cemetery for the purpose of cleaning and remounding the graves. Everybody is requested to come and bring some kind of implement to work with; and bring a basket of dinner along. It has been customary or the people of this community to clean and remound the graves annually for several years past. Come along prepared to stay all day as there will be dinner for all. Jackson County Journal Dan Tompkins, Editor E. E. Brown, Mgr. Friday, July 27, 1917  Here’s hoping the draft didn’t give anybody cold feet.  The selective draft’s what got my number.  Build that highway through the county while there is yet time.  Rah for the Radio!  Did you feel the draft?  Some of the members of the Radio Company were detected trying to flirt with the girls by wireless, the very first day of the encampment.  The Radio boys will now proceed to learn how to attach the air to the wireless station.  Volunteer Now. All men whose names have been drawn may volunteer for service before they are officially notified of having been drafted, by the examination board. Enlist now before you are conscripted.  Up to Tuesday at 12 o’clock, Sylva and Cullowhee townships had furnished in volunteers, more than half th number that the entire county will be required to furnish on the first call. There were enlisted 26 from Sylva and 19 from Cullowhee, making a total of 45 from the two townships.  The Jackson County Journal is having trouble with its pet child, the farmlife school, since the citizens seek a restraining order against its operation. There are always lots of fellows ready to obstruct the march of progress, but their progress, but their efforts some times get it where Mary wore the beads. – Brevard News  The Jackson County Journal declared that “it is a notorious fact that it is easy to buy liquor in Jackson county as it is to buy candy in a confectionery store.” And it calls upon the law-abiding element to help crush the evil. We deplore such a bad condition with our neighbors. – Brevard News  The county of Jackson, the town of Sylva and the officers and men of the Radio company deserve much credit for having raised a volunteer company in less than a weeks time. The homefolks are proud of the boys and will Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 108 expect great things form the Sylva Radio Company. It is composed of as fine a lot young men as any county affords.  Reluctantly, catching at every straw that offered hope, tenaciously clinging to the ways of peace and good will, the American people have been drawn into this, the most titanic holocoust that has ever engulfed the world. Patiently bearing insults and ever looking upward to the star of Hope, praying for guidance and deliverance, the common people of this nation have crossed over the precipice, grimly, silently the yeomanry of this country, from forest, field and factory, is mobilizing to settle for all time the question of the divine right of kings. Having set themselves to the task of freeing the world of the yoke of tyranny in every guise, they will accomplish that purpose, and woe thrice woe unto those this country who would deny the freeman of America or stand in the way of the rushing tide that will sweep the oppressors of the people forever from the face of the earth. Dillsboro Robert Jarrett is at home form Atlanta for a few days. Margaret Moore from Webster is spending a few days with relatives here Mrs. Geo. P. Miller was in the city Monday. Oron D. Lowe of Baltimore, Md., spent a few days here this week. Miss Fannie Ashe of Franklin was the guest of Miss Saarah Bell this week. Robert Bell was in Canton this week. Mr. and Mrs. Fleet Jones of Greensboro, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Y. Jarrett. We are glad to see Henry Pangle on our streets after being ill quite a while. Grover Pangle is at home for a few days. Miscellaneous and Advertisements FOR SALE – All my residence lots improved ad vacant. All my business lots improved and vacant. Now is your chance to get desirable property centrally located. Get your choice and name your own terms. – D. D. Hooper SCOTTS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, Beta, NC Preaching every second Sunday morning and night, and every fourth Sunday and Saturday before. Sunday School every Sunday at 10 A.M. B.Y.P.U. every Sunday, 3:00 P. M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Everybody invited to attend. – W. M. Cook, Pastor. WANTED – 500 Contractor to cut acid wood. Good men can make $3.00 to $6.00 per day. See V. V. Hooper, Beta N.C. FOR QUICK SALE – Two large beautiful front residence sites, each about two acres. One of them has woodland, about forty appe trees and two large fine gardens. Prices low if bought in thirty days. Geo. P. Miller FOR SALE – One team of good young mares and two heavey teams of horses. M. Buchanan CORN FOR SALE – At $2.15 per bushel, Morris – Bryson Co. FOR SALE – Fresh, young milk cows. V. V. Hooper, Beta, N.C. My celery plants are extra good this year. Price 40 cts. per 100. $3.50 per 1000. Mrs. J. H. Cathey, Sylva, N.C. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 109 Library Acquisitions Call No. Author Title Donor 928.2 Cathey, James Harrison The Genesis of Lincoln Fern Parris Hensley 929.2 Wood, Lawrence E. Bryson Family of Western North Carolina, 1664 to 1980 Kent Coward 286.1 Cullowhee Baptist Church Directory 1887-1888 Dorris Beck 975.6 Sink, Alice Hidden History of Western North Carolina Mountains Barbara S. Smith 975.6 Bryson, Carol M. Glenville and Cashiers from the Records Purchase 929.3 Government Printing Office Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790 – Pennsylvania 929.2 Reid, Larry E. Westward Ho: The Reids Larry E. Reid 975.6 Painter, Jacqualine Burgin Even to Our Own Times, The Stackhouses of Appalachia Jacqualine B. Painter 975.6 Moss, Richard Wallace The Moss & Jenkins Family of Western North Carolina Richard W. Moss Fund-raiser for JCGS Make plans to attend our JCGS fundraiser and musical/storytelling event on Thursday, October 8. The event will begin at 5pm in the Historic Jackson County Courthouse and will include a program, silent auction, raffle drawing, and other community activities. Musicians for the evening will be the Deitz Family and the Children of Zion; Western Carolina University archivist George Frizzell will tell a true story of an election in 1920 that included a “disagreement” with an Asheville attorney. Each silent auction item will include a “Buy It Now” price, which means a person passing through the atrium who sees something they want, will be able to buy it on the spot without waiting for the auction to end. Raffle tickets are on sale now at a cost of $1 each or six for $5. Ticket holders will have a chance at three prizes – two framed photographs by Scott Hotaling or a felted wool hat made by Mary Buchanan Smith. For more information, contact the Society office at 631-2646. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 110 Plan to attend our Annual Members Meeting / Potluck Dinner at the East Sylva Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Thursday, December 10. In planning for this annual event, we are accepting nominations for the Robert Lee and Drusilla Holden Award (for excellence in the broad realm of genealogy) and the Daniel Washington Deitz Memorial Award (for exceptional contributions to the JCGS). Please send your suggestions or nominations to jacksongenealogy@dnet.net or call 828-631-2646. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 111 1937 Jackson County Death Certificates of Persons Born 1900 – 1937 [Key to reading the following: Name of deceased; Date of birth; Place of birth; 1937 date of death; Father’s name; Father’s place of birth; Mother’s name; Mother’s place of birth; Informant’s name; Informant’s address; Cemetery. Abstracted by Sanji Talley Watson in the Jackson County Register of Deeds Office 2015.] Webster Cagle, Valaria Blanton; w/o Earl; 10 Sep 1916; Tabor, NC; 31 May; O. M. Blanton; Green Sea, SC: Reatha Todd; Tabor, NC; Burnett Blanton; Dillsboro; Cagle Pressley, Lesker Norman; 18 Nov 1936; Jackson Co.; 8 Oct; Wesley Pressley; Haywood Co.; Bertha Frizzell; Jackson Co.; Wesley Pressley; Webster; Stillwell Cabe, Thomas Hayse; 8 Oct 1937; Webster; 12 Oct; Walter Cabe; Webster; Pauline McCall; Macon Co.; Thad Frady; Webster; Stillwell Sylva Stanley, Franklin Deland; 21 Nov 1936; NC; 5 Feb; Charlie Stanley; NC; Hattie Shook; NC; Jim Watson; Sylva; Franklin Lanning, Jimie; 19 Jun 1937; Sylva; 23 Sep; Homer Lanning; Sylva; Louise Mathis; Needmore, NC; Anna Mathis; Sylva; Beta Ashe, Dorthy Mae; 4 Aug 1928; Sylva; 29 Nov; Alden Ashe; Sylva; Mamie Moore; Webster; Alden Ashe; Sylva; Loves Chapel Thompson, James Asbury; 16 Dec 1936; Sylva; 22 Dec; Ben Thompson; Sylva; Ema Frizzle; Jackson Co.; Ben Thompson; ng; Old Field Crout, George Wesley; h/o Mildred Hooper; 25 Jan 1903; Hazelhurst, Mississippi; 28 Jan; Wm. Piley Crout; Morehouse Parish, LA; Lula Pearl Webb; Bryan, TX Mrs. William Crout; Hazelhurst, Miss.; Hazelhurst, Mississippi Austin, George Junior; 8 Feb 1925; Willets; 3 Dec Charlie Austin; Marion, NC; Belle Hoyles; Willets; Charlie Austin; Willets; Willets Bryson, Andy Maxwell; h/o Maude; 18 Dec 1908; Cullowhee; 15 Feb 1937; C. V. Bryson; Cullowhee; Cordelia Palestine ?; NC; Bill Bryson; High Shoals, NC; Cullowhee Fortner, Jarvis; 23 y; Jackson Co.; 11 Jan; D. W. Fortner; Jackson Co.; Mary C. Owens; Jackson Co.; D. W. Fortner; Argura; Sols Creek Gauslin, Elda Magaline; w/o Wiley; 11 Aug 1915; Genice, NC; 17 Mar; Henry Fox; Macon Co.; Vastie Hutson; Macon Co.; Henry Fox; Speedwell; Speedwell Wilson, Annie Belle; 5 Jul 1922; Cullowhee; 21 Mar; Lucius Wilson; Jackson Co. Irene Thompson; Waynesville; Lucius Wilson; Sylva; Sylva Monteith, Dorthy Bernice; 17 Nov 1923; Bushnell, NC; 21 Mar; Fred Monteith; Swain Co.; Mamie Garrett; Swain Co.; Fred Monteith; Bushnell NC; Bushnell Gibson, Bettie Elizabeth; 4 Mar 1932; Waynesville; 18 Jan 1937; Jethro Gibson; Waynesville; Helen Goodson; Waynesville; Jethro Gibson; Whittier; Woodrow, NC Shuler, Leonard; 25 Nov 1918; Jackson Co.; 10 Jun; Rufus Shuler; Jackson Co.; Theresa Wood; Jackson Co.; Mrs. Theresa Shuler; Sylva; Shuler Hamilton, Birdell Scates; w/o Chas. B.; 1 Jan 1915; Haywood Co.; 12 Jun; John T. Scates; ng; Maude Singleton; ng; Miss Grace Cordon; CJ Harris Hospital; Waynesville, NC Mason, Monalee; 10 Nov 1907; Cowarts; 21 Jul; J. C. Mason; Macon Co.; Flora Wood; Cowarts; Mrs. J. C. Wood; Cowarts; Cowarts Green, Mary Elizabeth; 13 Jan 1907; Cowarts; 17 Jul; Robt. S. Green; Clay Co.; Sallie Hunter; East La Porte; Miss Margaret Hunter; East La Porte; Brown Morgan, Berlin Carlyle; 4 Sep 1922; Bessie; 4 Aug; R. Carlyle Morgan; NC; Sula Woodard; Norton; Mrs. Sula W. Morgan; Bessie; Bessie Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 112 Barnes, Bessie Lee; 6 May 1931; Sylva; 30 ug; W. N. Barnes; SC; Irene Arwood; GA; W. D. Barnes; Sylva; Wesley’s Chapel Jones, Bessie Mae; w/o Gordon; 11 Feb 1909; Jackson Co.; 26 Sep; Jim Wilks; Jackson Co.; Dovie Crawford; Jackson Co.; Gordon Jones; Sylva; Fall Cliff Garland, Nell; 5 May 1922’ Murphy; 26 Sep; Frank Garland; Burnsville, NC; Victoria Owenby; Tuskeegee, NC; Mrs. W. T. Williams; Arden, NC; Murphy, NC Byerly, Rubert Clarence; 13 Feb 1911; Ashe Co.; 26 Sep; Rubert Clarence Byerly; Weaverville, NC; Cartie Redmon; Fairview, NC; Mrs. Carlie Rogers; Asheville; Asheville, NC Thomason, Albert Odell; 26 Jul 1917; Forney’s Creek; 27 Dec; William D. Thomason; Bryson City; Mary J. Nichols; Forney’s Creek; William D. Thomason; Whittier; Bryson City, NC Massie, Leonard Ray; 26 Nov 1937; NC; 1 Dec; Leonard Jay Massie; NC; Ellen Mathis; NC; Leonard J. Massie; Sylva; Beta Sitton, Roy Floyd; 22 Jun 1926; Bryson City; 18 Nov; Glenn Sitton; Macon Co.; F. Brown; Bryson City; Glenn Sitton; Bryson City; Bryson City Dillard, Gordon Jr.; 24 Dec 1937; Sylva; 24 Dec; Gordon Dillard; GA; Hazel Williams; GA; Gordon Dillard; Sylva; Sylva Edwards, Joseph David;15 Jul 1921; Douglas, Wyoming; 13 Dec; A. C. Edwards; Highlands, NC; Callie Stewart; Highlands, NC; A. C. Edwards; Erastus; Erastus Scotts Creek Hoyle, J. D.; 24 Jul 1936; NC; 25 Jul (Burial); Dillard Jones; ng; Evly Hoyle; ng; Gill Hoyle; ng; Balsam Rice, James Webb; 26 y, 10 m, 11 d; Buncombe Co.; 4 Apr; James G. Rice; ng; Mary Webb; NC; James Rice; Candler, NC; Candler, NC Fisher, Infant Boy; 27 May 1937; NC; 27 May; Raney Fisher; Sylva; Allie Mills; NC; L. W. Fisher; Sylva; Willets Mills, Robert Lane; ng; 26 May; Finley Mills; NC; Willie Sutton; NC; Finley Mills; Sylva; Willets Jones, Marie; 2 y, 10 m, 13 d; NC; 13 Nov; Roy Jones; Sylva; Swane Mills; ng; Roy Jones; Sylva; Addie Cagle, June Clara; 2 d; NC; 18 Apr; Carmel Cagle; Sylva; Geneva Austin; NC; Carmel Cagle; Sylva; Willets Pannel, Margaret Louise; 10 m, 8 d; NC; 23 Feb; Irving Pannel; Sylva; Bertie Green; Sylva; Blaine Pannel; ng; Addie Beck, Floyd; 22 y, 1 m, 23d; NC; 6 Nov; Clark Beck; NC; Lina Parris; NC; Mrs. Lina Beck; Addie; Crawford Savannah Beck, Samuel; 24 hours; ng; 28 Jan; Harly Frady; Jackson Co.; Justine Beck; Jackson Co.; Sherin Deitz; Greens Creek; East Fork Buchanan, Rufsine; 2 y; Jackson Co.; 22 Jan; Rufus Hall Buchanan; Jackson Co.; Jamie Lee Beck; Jackson Co.; T. S. Deitz; Greens Creek; East Fork Franks, Larence; 2 m, 22 d; Jackson Co.; 14 Jun; Robert Franks; Jackson Co.; Lou Etta Mashburn; Jackson Co.; L. A. Pressley; Gay; East Fork Dalton, Mary Frances; 10 y, 3 m, 20 d; Jackson Co.; 21 Jun; Beacher Dalton; Macon Co.; Lola Belle Buchanan; Jackson Co.; Beacher Dalton; Greens Creek; East Fork Frizzile, Ellen Jurldine; 2 y, 2 m, 3 d; Jackson Co.; 29 Sep; Amos Frizzile; Jackson Co.; Esletta Frady; Jackson Co.; Sherin Deitz; Greens Crek; East Fork Franks, Luther; 32 y, 9 m, 14 d; Jackson Co.; 27 Nov; Guss Franks; Jackson Co.; Lucinda Webb; Jackson Co.; L. A. Pressley; Gay; Zion Hill River Mathis, Barbara Ann; 10 Jun 1937; Tuckasegee; 13 Jun; John Mathis; Tuckasegee; Elma Maria Ensley; Tuckasegee; John Mathis; Tuckasegee; Shoal? Shook, Ava Nell; 6 Nov 1935; Tuckasegee; 15 Jun; ng; ng; Dovie Shook; Tuckasegee; J. E. Brown; Tucksegee; Tuckasegee Woodring, Selma Rae; 7 Oct 1937; Tuckasegee; 20 Oct; James Woodring; Tuckasegee; Caherine Brown; Cowarts; Lester Woodring; Tuckasegee; Tuckasegee Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 113 Moses, Caroll Dean; 7 Sep 1936; East La Porte; 26 Nov; Burt Moses; Tuckasegee; Bertie Stewart; Erastus; Burt Moses; East La Porte; East La Porte Qualla Gibson, Bettie Elizabeth; 4 Mar 1932; Haywood Co.; 18 Jan; Jethro Gibson; Haywood Co.; Helen Goodson; Haywood Co.; Jethro Gibson; Whittier; Woodrow, NC Mountain Brooks, Frank; 12 Feb 1937; Jackson Co.; 12 Feb; Theadore Brooks; Jackson Co.; Lular Green; Jackson Co.; Lular Green; ng; Double Springs Stewart, James Henry; 1 y, 2 m, 1 d; Jackson Co.; 14 Mar; Henry Stewart; Jackson Co.; Winnie Stewart; Jackson Co.; Winnie Stewart; Erastus; Pine Creek Bryson, Dallas; 26 Apr 1937; Jackson Co.; 26 Apr; Bud Bryson; Jackson Co.; Flora Underwood; Jackson Co.; Flora Bryson; Erastus; Double Springs Hamburg Moody, Pauline; 1 ½ hours; Glenville; 21 Jan; Manuel Moody; NC; Elizabeth Burl; NC; Manuel Moody; Glenville; Double Springs Bryson, Dorthea Ann; 1 d; Jackson Co.; 8 Mar; L. J. Bryson; NC; Martha Ellen Bryson; NC; D. Bryson; Norton; Double Springs Connor, James Earl; 4 m; NC; 12 Aug; Charlie Connor; NC; Kister Russell; GA; Mrs. Chas. Connor; Glenville; Tuckasegee Greens Creek McMahan, Robbie Berniece; 20 Apr 1934; Greens Creek; 2 Nov; Adam McHam; Greens Creek; Emma Lee Buchanan; Greens Creek; Adam McHam; Greens Creek; Greens Creek Dillsboro Sutton, Robert; ng; Dillsboro; 3 May; James Sutton; Dillsboro; Fannie Elders; Dillsboro; Bert Hensley; Dillsboro; Locust Field Robinson, James Howard; 9 Apr 1937; Dillsboro;3 June (filed); George Robinson; Dillsboro; Mande Dier; NC; Julius Robinson; Dillsboro; ng Cullowhee Alexander, Lloyd; 6 Apr 1936; Cullowhee; 18 Oct; Leon Alexander; Canada. NC; Maud Henry; Canada, NC; Leon Alexander; Cullowhee; Argura Passmore, Lucy; 23 Jun 1931; Cullowhee; 11 Oct; Elisha Passmore; ng; Minnie ; ng; Elisha Passmore; ng; Wesley’s Chapel Lackey, Walter Ray; 2 y, 3 m, 25 d; Cullowhee; 13 Jul; David W. Lackey; Waynesville; Frances Love; Dillsboro; David W. Lackey; Cullowhee; Cullowhee Ashe, Furman Howard; 13 d; Speedwell; 20 Feb; Garland Ashe; Speedwell; Margaret Hooper; East La Porte; Garland Ashe; Speedwell; Speedwell Ashe, George Lee; h/o Mamie Potts; 33y, 27 d; NC; 27 Feb; Bartlett Ashe; Speedwell; ng; ng; J. R. Moore; Cullowhee; Cullowhee Caney Fork Wood, Barbara Jo; 3 y, 4 m, 10 d; Jackson Co.; 25 Oct; Dillard Wood; Jackson Co.; Agatha Stephens; Jackson Co.; Dillard Wood; Cowarts; Balsam Grove Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 114 Shular, Wilma Jean; 1 y, 1 m, 7 d; Cowarts; 17 Sep; Cecil Shular; Cowarts; Dorothy Parker; Cowarts; Jim Shular: Cowarts; Balsam Grove Queen, Daniel; 13 d; Cowarts; 29 Jun; Cleve Queen; Cowarts; Lessie Shelton; Jackson Co.; Wesley Melton; Cowarts; Cowarts Brown, General Junior; 9 Jun 1937; Cowarts; 10 Jun; General William Brown; NC; Mary Brendle; NC; Mary Brendle; Cowarts; ng Canada McCall, Dora; w/o Looney McCall; 38 y, 4 m, 1 d; Balsam Grove (Transylvania Co.); 2 Oct; Jimmie McCall; Balsam Grove (Transylvania Co.); Roxie McCall; Balsam Grove (Transylvania Co.); Looney McCall; Wolf Mountain; Shoal Creek (Transylvania Co.) Brown, Harrel Sidney; 14 d; Argura; 23 Oct; Loyd Brown; Argura; Otella Burrell; Argura; Loyd Brown; Argura; Sols Creek Mcglauthy, Nellie: 25 d; Wolf Mountain; 14 Sep; John Mcglauthy; Yancey Co.; Elzie More; Macon Co.; John Mcglauthy; Wolf Mountain; Harris Mcglauthy, Ellie; 22 d; Wolf Mountain; 10 Sep; John Mcglauthy; Yancey Co.; Elzie More; Macon Co.; John Mcglauthy; Wolf Mountain; Harris Parker, Andy Glenn; 3 Aug 1932; Tuckasegee; 31 May; McKinley Parker; Tuckasegee; Florence Ashe; Tuckasegee; McKinley Parker; Tuckasegee; Tuckasegee Owen, Parter Lee; 2 m, 1 d; Wolf Mountain; 28 Apr; Henry Owen; Wolf Mountain; Emmer Murfy; Rosman, NC; Henry Owen; Wolf Mountain; Wood Brown, Frank Allen; 2 y, 1 m, 21 d; Jackson Co.; 1 Mar; Ira Brown; Jackson Co.; May Powell; Jackson Co.; Ira Brown; Argura; Sols Creek Massingill, Dillas; 3 m, 18 d; Argura; 28 Jan; Rathie Massingill; Jackson Co.; Florence Massingill; Jackson Co. Rathie Massingill; Argura; Glady Creek Barkers Creek Cabe, Makie Jean; 3 d; NC; 28 Nov; Homer Cabe; NC; Thelma Blackwell; SC; Auther Cabe; Dillsboro; Dix Creek Howell, Uslos; 24 y, 1 m, 12 d; Bryson City; 9 May; Emin Howell; Swain Co.; Imira Do???; Swain Co.; Harrson Jackson; Swain Co.; Bryson City Segle, Jerder; 9 y; NC; 14 Mar; Glen Segle; Jackson Co.; Ollie Ashe; Jackson Co.; Wilburn Sytmyer; Whittier; Wilmot Mathis, Lindy Mae; 24 Jan 1937; Whittier; 26 Jan; Jessie Mathis; Wahah, SC; Della May Smith; Haywood Co.; Jessie Mathis; Whittier; Beta Shopping For Christmas? Consider purchasing a membership for members of your family or friends. This is a gift that would continue giving the whole year through! Contact JCGS Office for more information. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 115 Descendants of Archer Blanton ED: Jim McGinnis a JCGS member, graciously submitted this article and accompanying pictures the Society for use in JTJ. It will continue in further issues. 1880 Census, Fannin Co., TX 1900 Census, Fannin Co., TX pct 3 ED 25, pg 399c family 412 pct 3, pg 187B, family 150 B. F. 41 minister NC B. F. 61 Sep 1878 NC F: NC M: NC S. L. 34 wife TX Sarah 54 Mar 1846 TX F: PA M: VA M. T. 14 Milton 18 May 1882 TX Geo. E. 12 Robt. W. 15 Aug 1884 J. E. 10 daughter Livingston Spicer 19 Feb 1881 grandson TX C. H. 8 son John E. Blanton 20 Feb 1880 TX J. R. 6 son Margaret 17 May 1883 TX F: GA M: TX M. A. 2 daughter Willie 1 Mar 1899 grandson J. A. 4/12 son Benjamin Franklin Blanton died 28 Apr 1917 and is buried in Randolph, Texas, beside his wife Sarah, who died in 1902. The Bonham News, Fannin Co. TX. V.LII, No. 5; Tuesday, May 6, 1917, p.2, column 4 REV. BEN F. BLANTON DEAD Leonard Graphic “A well known and picturesque character of the early settlement of this section passed away when, at an early hour last Saturday morning, the spirit of Rev. Ben F. Blanton, answered the call that comes from the misty realms beyond and of which we know no other name than death. Deceased was born in South Carolina Sept 24, 1838 and spent a part of his boyhood in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Missouri, moving to Texas in 1856, and with his parents settled near what is now know as Porter’s school house. When quite a young man he professed religion under the ministry of Rev. Burt Cox and Rev. Gatewood, joined the Methodist Church, and became a local preacher of that denomination in 1872. He was married to Sarah L. Boone Dec 3, 1861 and 14 children where born to them, 11 boys and 3 girls survive as follows: Mrs. V. L. Spicer, M. T. Blanton, Randolph; Mrs. J. F. Hall, C. H. Blanton, Leonard; Mrs. W. L. Hall, Bochito, OK; J. E. Blanton, Savoy; I. M. Blanton, Sanger. His death occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. L. Hall near Caddo, OK and the remins were brought here arriving late Monday.” Obit courtesy of Ruth Walsh. Sources of information: 1. Nadine Blanton research 2. Lee Ann Vaughn research. 1992 address: 309 E. Taliaferro, Madill, OK 73446. 3. Sherman Democrat newsarticle July 31, 1972, p. 12. 4. Photo of Ben & Sarah & son John courtesy of Ruth Hasten Walsh – 5/16/02 v. Thomas Jefferson Blanton He was born 24 Sep 1838 in Rutherford Co. NC and died 12 Dec 1912 in Greyson Co., TX. He married (1) Louisa Jane Locke 22 Feb 1871 daughter of John Locke and Elizabeth Bass in Fannin Co., TX. She was born 31 May 1842 in TN and died 12 Jan 1882 in Fannin Co., TX. He married (2) Elizabeth Jane Smith 27 Jul 1882 in Fannin Co., TX. She was born Aug 1858 in NC and died 1840 in Greyson Co. TX. Notes for Thomas Jefferson Blanton: Thomas Jefferson Blanton moved to Texas about 1857. He carried the mail on horseback from Bonham to “old Mantua” (now Van Alstyne) Texas. During the gold rush days, Thomas and his brother George Washington Blanton went to California with wagon train. Thomas was a scout. The train went the southern route, and along the way, they ran out of food and had only honey to eat, and in later life, he could not eat a bit of honey. The brothers staked a claim to a gold mine, but no gold. They returned to Texas after the Civil War. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 116 1880 Census, Fannin Co. TX 1900 Census, Fannin Co. TX Thomas J. 41 NC Thomas J. 61 Louisa J. 29 TN Eliz. 41 Josiah 8 TX Gracie 16 Wm. F. 6 TX Hugh 13 Thomas B. 2 TX Benj. F. 11 Pearle E. 10 Mabel B. 3 Thomas 22 Sept 1887 Lucille 2 granddaughter Thomas had 7 children with wife Louisa, and had 6 children with wife Elizabeth. Information from: 1. Nadine Blanton 2. Earnest E. Wall, 5017 Barcelona, Garland TX, 75043 – 8 Aug 1991 3. “History of Grayson Co TX” Vol. 1 by Grayson Co. Frontier Village. 4. Betty Blanton Crabtree email 23 Aug 2002, e-mailed that 1st wife was Louisa Jane Locke and second wife Eliz Jane Smith. vi. Mary Louisa Blanton was born 19 Nov 1840 in Rutherford Co., NC. She married Josiah Coffee 20 Dec 1860 in Fannin Co., Texas. He was born in 1839 in Tennessee. Sources of information: 1. Nadine Blanton 2. Mrs. Mary Bonsal, 1313 Oak Knoll Dr., San Jose, CA 95129 (1986) vii. Nancy Ann Blanton was born 10 Sep 1842 in Rutherford Co., NC. She married John Dameron. viii. Hamby Elijah Blanton was born 5 Mar 1845 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 29 Jul 1867 in Gonzales, Texas. xi. Tempersnce Isabella Blanton was born 8 Jun 1848 in Rutherford Co., NC. She married Lee Robinson 6 Nov 1870 in Fannin Co., Texas. He was born about 1837 in Indiana. x. Zachary Taylor Blanton was born 22 Mar 1849 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 14 Jan 1943 in Blanket, Brown Co., Texas. He married Margaret Hill 3 Sep 1874, daughter of Jesse A. Hill and Jane Jenkins, she was born 9 Jan 1854 in Dadesville, Dade Co., MO and died 9 Feb 1928 in Blanket, Brown Co., Texas. Notes for Zachary Taylor Blanton: This information from Nadine Blanton, 1986. About 1925, her Uncle Zack wrote her his history. Nadine sent the handwritten letter from Zack which is transcribed below: “Rev. Z. T. Blanton was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on March 22,1849. He came to Texas in a wagon, crossed the Red River the 9th day of December 185 into Fannin County where he grew to manhood. He married Margaret Hill Sept the 3rd 1874 whom he has lived without quarrel to the present day. His age is 76, that of his wife 71. They will have been married 51 years on Sept 3rd. He now resides at Blanket, Brown Co., where he located in 1878. His education is sufficient for all purposes, having mastered 3 languages besides his mother tonge. His ancestry is Scotish and Irish with a mingling of Saxon. He is now visiting Kinsmen and friends. Friends in Fannin and Greyson counties, being now with a nephew W. F. Blanton of Sherman.” Eddie Walt, a great grandson, says Zack was Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Rising Star, near Blanket, Texas where he lived. Virginia Hicks, a great granddaughter, says the four languages Zack spoke were Latin, Greek, Spanish and English. That the played the piccolo. Zack’s son Jesse, her grandfather, played a big base violin, piano, regular violin, guitar and loved to sing with quartet music. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 117 xi. Sarah Katherine Jane Blanton was born 25 Oct 1851 in Knox Co., TN. She married W. H. Doc Gilliam, he was born in Savoy. 14. Jesse Blanton was born 25 Sep 1811 in Rutherford Co., NC. He married Clarissa Bigham 24 Jan 1835 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born about 1812 in NC. Sources of information: 1. Nadine Blanton 2. 1850 Census Rutherford Co., NC fam #1149 High Shoals District 3. NC Marriages OKC archives. Record #086 01 022 Bondsman Josiah Blanton. Jesse Blanton and Clarissa Bigham had the following children: i. James Blanton He was born 1838 ii. Martha Blanton She was born 1839 iii. William Blanton He was born 1840 iv. Susannah Blanton She was born 1843 v. David Blanton He was born 1845 vi. Alford Blanton He was born 1848 15. Ransom Blanton was born 23 Jul 1815 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 11 Oct 1900 in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. He married Anna Painter 16 Jan 1841 in George Painter’s home in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born 1824 and died 1 Mar 1895 in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. Notes for Ransom Blanton: Ransom was an Indian War survivor #1864, Pvt. under Captain Irvin’s 78th Reg. NC Volunteers. Pension filed in Rutherford Co., NC 10 Oct 1892 by Ransom. Pension papers named him, his wife Anny Painter, and his children Temperaance H. Brooks, born 7 Oct 1855, Asbury J. Blanton, born 17 Oct 1857. Children living at time of application (1893), Kenneth C. Blanton, born 9 Feb 1843; Oliver T. Blanton, born 2 Jun 1849; Franklin K. Blanton, born 3 Jul 1851; Anny N. Butler, born 8 Oct 1847.Ransom was a leader in the Oak grove Methodist Church, Ellenboro, NC. He was a house carpenter, per 1870 census. According to Louise Blanton McDonald’s research, Ransom went to Texas, but apparently returned to Rutherford County. Source of information: 1. 1850 Census, Rutherford Co., NC fam #1155 High Shoals District 2. NC Marriages record #086 01 022 Bondsman Riley Blanton, witness S. Wilkins 3. 1870 Census, Rutherford Co., NC fam #1529 2nd Broad River District 4. North Carolina Pension Abstracts of the Revolution, 1812 & Indian Wars, Vol 6, Annie Burns 5. 1860 Census Rutherford Co., NC Broad District, Webbs Ford Post Office, page 380 – neighbor to father Jeremiah and brother Elijah. Ransom Blanton and Anna Painter had the following children: i. Anthony Blanton He was born about 1842 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 23 Jun 1862 in Richmond, Virginia. Notes for Anthony Blanton: Enlisted 13 May 1861 at Rutherford Co., NC as a private in Co. D., 16th NC Inf. He died of disease on 23 Jun 1862 in Richmond, Virginia. ii. Kenneth C. Blanton He was born 9 Feb 1843 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 1 Jun 1912 in Rutherford Co., NC. He is buried Oak Grove Cemetery, Ellenboro, NC. He married (1) Sina Rosannah Hamrick 22 Jan 1866 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born 24 Mar 1842 in NC and died 2 Aug 1910 in Rutherford Co., NC. She is buried Oak Grove Cemetery, Ellenboro, NC. He married (2) Carrie A. Bailey 2 Feb 1911 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born 1869. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 118 Notes for Kenneth C. Blanton: Kenneth was shown as a resident of Rutherford Co., NC, 18 years old, when he enlisted 1 May 1861 at Rutherford Co., NC as a private. He was mustered into Co. D., 16th NC Inf. He was wounded 31 May 1862 at Seven Pines Virginia; captured and confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, date not stated; returned to duty prior to 14 Oct 1862. Paroled 14 Oct 1862, Arlington, Virginia (by enemy). Got captured again, POW 21 Apr 1865 Hatcher’s Run, Virginia, Oath of Allegiance 23 Jun 1865, paroled after taking oath. Nominated for Badge of Distinction for gallantry at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1-4, 1863. 1870 Census Rutherford Co., NC Colfax District 1910 Census, Rutherford Co., NC Colfax 2 Pct. Mooresboro Post Office pp. 59 family 166 Kenneth 27 Kenneth 66 Rosannah 27 Rosannah 66 Catherine 3 Hessie 30 Sarah 8/12 Hoyle 22 iii. Anny Matilda Blanton She was born 8 Oct 1847 in Rutherford Co., NC. She married William Butler. iv. Oliver T. Perry Blanton He was born 2 Jun 1849 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 7 Apr 1927 in Rutherford Co., NC. He married Martha Hamrick. She was born 26 Oct 1846 and died 27 Sep 1896. She is buried Oak Grove Cemetery, Ellenboro, NC. v. Franklin K. Blanton He was born 3 Jul 1851 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 10 Nov 1903. He married Nancy Emmylyn Hamrick. She was born on 7 Jan 1856 and died 17 Jun 1953. vi. Riley Blanton He was born about 1853 vii. Temperance H. Blanton She was born 7 Oct 1855 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 14 Jan 1931. She married Lawson Hana. viii. Asbury Jackson Blanton He was born 17 Oct 1857 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 14 Jan 1946 ix. Catherine Blanton She was born about 1859 16. William Jackson Blanton He was born 6 Dec 1817 in Rutherford Co., NC and died 29 Aug 1856. He married Denica Whitaker 10 Aug 1839 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born about 1819 in NC. Notes for William Jackson Blanton: Gordon Runion, a descendant of William Jackson Blanton, correspond with me during the 1980’s. He was always on the search to find where his Wm Jackson died. He thought he might have left NC with Josiah, and died somewhere on the way, perhaps Missouri. Gordon found a deed in Rutherford Co. courthouse, William J. Blanton & Jeremiah Blanton, witness: B. W. Padgett, John Smith. Filed 22 Mar 1852. He said the 1860 census of Rutherford Co. showed all of Wm Jackson and Denica’s children were with their grandparents Abraham Whitaker & Nancy Smith Whitaker. Later they moved off. Gordon speculates that Elijah, Wm Jackson’s brother, who “went to Texas, but returned” may have brought the orphans of Wm Jackson and Denica back to NC. Sources of information: 1. 1850 Census Rutherford Co., NC, fam #115 High Shoals District 2. Nadine Blanton 3. Marriage License Record #086 01 023 Bond #000132469, NC Archives. Josiah Blanton, Bondsman 4. 1860 Census 2nd Broad River Dist. High Shoals PO, fam #1548 – living with Abram Whitaker, 88 and Nancy 82. 5. Gordon Runion, 1986 address: Rt. 6 Box 237, Inman, SC 29349. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 119 1880 Jackson County Census Records ED: We continue in this issue the Webster Township. Abstracted in 2015 by Sanji Talley Watson. The enumerator had trouble keeping the numbers of the households and families in order, they are abstracted as written. 227-248 (unreadable) 33 W -- Farm Laborer NC NC NC Martha 27 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ John 6 W – Son “ “ “ 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ Ann 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ 9/12 W -- Daughter “ “ “ 24 W – Brother – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Lamb, 55 W – Mother in law “ “ “ -249 (unreadable) 32 W – Farm Labor NC NC NC Sarah ? 40 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Margret E. 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Marthy I. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Mary C. 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ Liza A. C. 8/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ -250 Davis, Benj. F. ? W -- ???? SC VA VA Mary E. E. 23 W – Wife – Keeping house Miss TN Miss Benj. M. 4 W -- Son Ark SC Miss 227-251 Thomas, Wm. M. 60 B – Farmer NC NC NC Hanner E. 59 B – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Calhoun 16 B – Son – Farm Labor “ “ “ Indiana E. 15 B – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Love, May M. 25 B – Assisting keeping house NC NC NC William S. 7 B -- “ “ “ Heattie P. 5 B -- “ “ “ Flarary ??? T. 4 B -- “ “ “ -252 Shook, Pollie 64 W – Keeping house NC Miss Miss Thomas 19 W – Son – Farm Labor GA NC NC Catherine 16 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house NC NC NC Watson, Nancy 40 W – Assisting keeping house NC NC Sarah 21 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house NC NC NC Hattie 24 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Jane 18 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Elizabeth 14 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Foster, Sarah 21 W – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Love, Rosa 5 M – Daughter “ “ “ Wells, Alfred 2 M – Son NC GA NC Watson, Liza 24 W -- NC NC NC Smith, Willie 2 M – Son NC NC Allison, Beck 8/12 W -- Daughter NC NC NC 228-255 Parris, James M. 42 W – Farmer NC NC NC Delpha B. 39 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Lurena 13 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Allen S. 10 W – Son “ “ “ Minnor ? 6 W – Son “ “ “ Jinsey ?? 2 W -- Daughter “ “ “ 229-254 Monday, P. M. 62 W – Farmer TN VA VA Elizabeth 52 W – Wife – Keeping house TN TN VA Laura B. 15 W – Daughter – Assisting in house TN TN TN Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 120 Lizza 14 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Harriett M. 12 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ 230-255 Monday, P. M. 28 W – Farm Labor TN TN TN Nancy G. 28 W – Wife – Keeping house NC 231-256 Cope, George W. 33 W – Farmer NC NC NC Sarah M. 32 W – Wife – Keeping house NC TN TN Laura A. 11 W – Daughter – Assisting in house NC NC NC Em ?? 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ Frances C. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ George C. 5 W – Son “ “ “ Martha M. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ Ariton(??), Julesy 19 W -- NC TN TN -257 Estice, W. T. 70 W -- NC NC NC Sarah 33 W – Wife “ “ “ -258 Conner, Elizabeth 46 W – Keeping house NC NC NC Sarah 16 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Omy 13 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Joseph 11 W – Son – Farm Labor “ “ “ Elizabeth 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ 232-259 Fullbright, Elis 62 W – Farmer NC NC NC Elizabeth 67 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Mary 40 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Nancy M. 26 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ 233-260 Frizzel, Nancy 55 W – Keeping house “ “ “ James R. 24 W – Teacher “ “ “ -261 Norman, Harry 33 B – Farm Labor SC SC SC Mossella 19 B – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Henry 4 B – Son NC SC SC John 3 B – Son “ “ “ 234-262 Buchanan, J. R. 52 W -- Farmer NC NC NC Mary M. 46 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Martha O. 24 W – Daughter – Keeping house “ “ “ Margret V. 22 W – Daughter – Teacher “ “ “ Arbela C. 17 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Bernes S. ???? 15 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Emela A. ??? 13 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Fulvia B. 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Samuel 7 W – Son “ “ “ Benj. F. 3 W – Son “ “ “ Myrona 4 W – Granddaughter “ “ “ Sella D. 1 W – Granddaughter “ “ “ 235-265 Evins, Jerry 40 W – Farm Labor NC NC NC Liza J. 46 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Phidella H. 19 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Mary M. 14 W – Daughter – Assisting in house “ “ “ Haseltine 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Henry, Wm. L. 35 W – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 236-264 Buchanan, S. 64 W – Farmer NC NC NC Sarah 66 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Russell, Ass???? 5 W -- GA GA GA Montieth, Samuel 29 W – Farm Labor NC NC NC 237-265 Allman, John G. 42 W – Carpenter NC NC NC Rolla J. ???? 36 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 121 Louisa ??? 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Lula 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ John L. 4 W – Son “ “ “ Maggie M. 2 W -- Daughter “ “ “ 238-266 Runals, Daniel C. 49 W – Miller NC NC NC Easter E, 49 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ David S. 17 W – Son – Farm Labor “ “ “ 239-267 Har???? Juliann 25 W – Keeping house GA GA GA Harret M. 6 W – Daughter NC GA GA John C. 4 W -- Son TN GA GA ????? V. 3 W – Son “ “ “ William S. ?/12 W – Son NC GA GA Owan, Robt A. 27 W – Itinerate Preacher NC NC NC 240-268 Fisher, D. G. 37 W – Retired Merchant NC NC NC Elizabeth J. 37 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Tesamargiret??? 13 W – Daughter – At school “ “ “ A. Judson 12 W – Son – At School “ “ “ David G. 10 W – Son – At School “ “ “ J???????????? 7 W – Son “ “ “ W. Brussie 5 W – Son “ “ “ J. Witshel 3 W – Son “ “ “ G. Briggs 1 W -- Son “ “ “ This concludes the Webster township census records. We will start now with the Scotts Creek Township. 1-1 Crawford, James K. 47 W – Farming NC NC NC Lavisa 41 W – Wife – House Keeping GA GA GA Resse J. 22 W – son – Works on farm NC NC NC Rebeca 21 W – Daughter-in-law – At home “ “ “ Mitchell, Sebern 21 W – Servant “ “ “ 2-2 Fisher, Lucius F. 48 W – Farming NC NC NC Hariet L. 44 W – Wife – House keeping “ “ “ Cansas h. B. 16 W – Daughter – At home “ “ “ Robert R 14 W – Son – Works on farm “ “ “ 3-3 Love, Elizabeth 55 B – House Keeping NC NC NC Henderson 20 B – Son – Works on farm “ “ “ Daniel W. 25 B – Son – Works on farm “ “ “ Isabel 20 B – Daughter – At home “ “ “ Terry H. 18 B – Son – At home “ “ “ 4-4 Love, Thomas B. 21 B – Farming NC NC NC Chloe 20 B – Wife – House keeping “ “ “ Lafayette 5 B – Nephew “ “ “ 5-5 Queen, James H. 70 W -- NC NC NC Isabel 68 W – Wife – House keeping NC not known 6-6 Queen, Samuel H. 41 W – Farming NC NC NC Dorcus E. 40 W – Wife – House keeping “ “ “ John B. 15 W – Son – At home “ “ “ Maybell 8 W – Daughter “ “ “ 7-7 Snider, John L. 29 W – Farming NC NC NC Mary I. 21 W – Wife – House keeping “ “ “ Ferry C. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Flora 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ George H. 4/12 W – Son “ “ “ 8-8 Pannel, Jasper 35 W – Farming NC ng NC Mary M. 32 W – Wife – House keeping NC NC TN Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 122 Hannah J. 13 W – Daughter – At home NC NC NC Harriet E. 11 W – Daughter – At home “ “ “ Sarah 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ Jula 8 W – Daughter “ “ “ Mary M. 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ Margret 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ John 2 W – Son “ “ “ William R. 4/12 W – Son “ “ “ 9-9 Snider, Humphrey K. 27 W – Farming NC NC NC Elen 22 W – Wife – House keeping NC TN NC Henry W. 3 W – Son NC NC NC Charles A. 9/12 W – Son “ “ “ 10-10 Robinson, James 33 B – Farming SC Miss SC Sousanah 40 B – Wife – Keeping house NC NC NC William 15 B – Son – At home NC SC NC James L. 9 B – Son “ “ “ John T. 8 B – Son “ “ “ Robert M. 5 B – Son “ “ “ 11-11 Cogdill, William 17 W – Farming NC NC NC Mary J. 19 W – Wife – House keeping “ “ “ 12-12 Clayton, George W. 63 W – Farming NC NC NC Daniel J. 22 W – Son – At home “ “ “ George F. 19 W – Son – At home “ “ “ Sarah A. 16 W – Daughter – At home “ “ “ Welch, Nancy D. 19 W – Servant “ “ “ Bryson, Pip 67 B – Servant “ “ “ Henry, John 41 W—Farming “ “ “ 12-12 Calhoun, John S. 33 W – Farming GA SC SC Margret 21 W – Wife – House keeping NC NC NC John S. 11 W – Son – At home NC GA NC Emle A. 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ Nancy A. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ George S. 4 W – Son “ “ “ Addison 2 W – Son “ “ “ Sarah A. 1/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ Miller, John B. 19 W – Servant “ “ “ 14-14 Mathis, William 38 W – Farming NC NC NC Martha 35 W – Wife – House keeping “ “ “ James W. 15 W – Son – At home “ “ “ John C. 12 W – Son – At home “ “ “ Elbert C. 10 W – Son – At home “ “ “ Dillard A. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Sarah B. 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ George W. 6/12 W – Son “ “ “ 15-15 Cope, Engeline 61 W – House keeping “ “ “ Emmaline 18 W – Daughter – At home “ “ “ William 12 W – Son – At home “ “ “ Lafayette 9 W – Son “ “ “ Jula 2 W – Daughter “ “ “ Charles 5 W – Son “ “ “ Lily 2 W – Daughter “ “ “ William A. 1 W – Grandson “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 123 Descendants of John Montgomery Beck ED: This article was prepared by Fred Bernard Beck. It was brought to the Society by JCGS member, Dorris Beck. It will continue in future issues. Generation No. 1 1. John Montgomery Beck was born 25 Dec 1811 in Ocanalufty River, Haywood Co., NC and died 27 Aug 1876 in Ocanalufty River, Swain Co., NC. He was buried Soco Cemetery, Swain Co., NC. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He married (1) Sarah P. Gallimore 7 Dec 1835 in Haywood Co., NC, daughter of Asaph Gallimore and Catherine Garren. She was born 17 Nov 1819 in Haywood Co., NC and died 17 Dec 1869 in Henderson Co., NC. He married (2) Arminta Elizabeth Harper 29 May 1870, daughter of James Harper and Luvina Guice. She was born 1842. Children of John Beck and Sarah Gallimore are: 2. i. Caty C. Beck She was born 13 Feb 1837 3. ii. Allen Foster Beck He was born 23 Feb 1838 Haywood Co., NC and died 16 Dec 1902 Clarksville, Illinois. 4. iii. John Wilburn Beck, Sr. He was born 4 Feb 1840 Haywood Co., NC and died 29 Apr 1862 probably Richmond, Virginia. 5. iv. Ada J. Beck She was born 8 Nov 1840 Haywood Co., NC 6. v. Aley Beck She was born 1845 Haywood Co., NC. 7. vi. Sarah A. Beck She was born 6 May 1851 Henderson Co., NC and died 8 Aug 1900 Henderson Co., NC. 8. vii. Jacob “Jake” Harrison Beck He was born 12 Jan 1854 Henderson Co., NC and died 15 Sep 1934 Henderson Co., NC. Children of John Beck and Arminta Harper are: 9. i. Ophelia H. Beck She was born 12 Dec 1871 Henderson Co. or Swain Co., NC. 10. ii. William Jackson Beck He was born 25 Nov 1873 Henderson Co. or Swain Co., NC and died 11 Jun 1955 Jackson Co., NC. 11. iii. Robert Beck He was born 1881. 12. iv. Maggie Beck She was born 1881. Generation No. 2 2. Allen Foster Beck He was born 23 Feb 1838 Haywood Co., nc and died 16 Dec 1902 Clarksville, Illinois. He married (1) Mary Ann Stepp 16 Jun 1857 Henderson Co., NC. She was born 1842 Henderson Co., NC and died 13 May 1881 in Auburn, Clark Co., IL. He married (2) Ella Cartwright 4 Aug 1894 Clarksville, IL. She was born 31 Mar 1857 and died 22 Nov 1917 Clarksville, IL. Children of Allen Beck and Mary Stepp are: 13. i. James Beck He was born 1858 Henderson Co., NC and died 1875 Clark Co., IL. 14. ii. Alice Rachel “Alie” Beck She was born Mar 1861 Henderson Co., NC and died 1941 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. 15. iii. John A. Beck He was born 12 Apr 1863 Henderson Co., NC and died 26 Aug 1945 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. 16. iv. George W. Beck He was born 15 Aug 1867 Wabash, Clark Co., IL and died 21 Nov 1925 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL. 17. v. Anna “Annie” F. Beck She was born Jul 1869 Wabash, Claark Co., IL and died 15 Mar 1951 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. Child of Allen Beck and Mary Stepp is: 18. i. Frances Beck She was born Jun 1898 Clarksville, IL. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 124 4. John Wilburn Beck He was born 4 Feb 1840 Haywood Co., NC and died 29 Apr 1862 probably Richmond, Virginia. He is buried Richmond, Virginia. He married Sarah Ann McMinn 7 Oct 1860 Henderson Co., NC, daughter of Jesse McMinn and Zilpha Shipman. She was born about 1842 Henderson Co., NC and died Henderson Co., NC. She is buried Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC. Child of John Beck and Sarah McMinn is: 19. i. John Wilburn Beck He was born 31 Oct 1861 Henderson Co., NC and died 12 Nov 1927 Spartanburg Co. SC. 7. Sarah A. Beck She was born 6 May 1851 Henderson Co., NC and died 8 Aug 1900 Henderson Co., NC. She married Terrell Taylor Hollingsworth 26 Oct 1871 Henderson Co., NC. He was born abt. 1849 Henderson Co., NC. Children of Sarah Beck and Terrell Hollingsworth are: 20. i. Oliver Floyd Hollingsworth He was born 15 Feb 1874 Henderson Co., NC. 21. ii. John H. Hollingsworth He was born about 1876 Henderson Co., NC. 22. iii. James “Jimmie” O. Hollingsworth He was born Jan 1879 Henderson Co., NC. 23. iv. Joseph Pinkney Hollingsworth 23 Feb 1886 Henderson Co., NC and died 13 Apr 1952 Henderson Co., NC. 24. v. Florence Hollingsworth She was born 24 Sep 1888. 25. vi. Lula A. Hollingsworth She was born about 1891. She married Unknown Porter. 8. Jacob “Jake” Harrison Beck He was born 12 Jan 1854 Henderson Co., NC and died 15 Sep 1934 Henderson Co., NC. He married Ruemma Gardenia Johnson 4 Jan 1877 Henderson Co., NC. She was born 1 May 1856 and died 18 Nov 1936 Henderson Co., NC. They are buried Mud Creek Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC. Children of Jacob Beck and Ruemma Johnson are: 26. i. John Cameron Beck He was born 3 Nov 1877 Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC and died 28 Jan 1928 Henderson Co., NC. 27. ii. Ernest Beck He was born 31 Dec 1879 Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC and died 4 Nov 1882 Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC. 28. iii. Albert Lee Beck He was born 24 Feb 1888 Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC and died 5 May 1950 Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC. 10. William Jackson Beck He was born 25 Nov 1873 Henderson or Swain Co., NC and died 11 Jun 1955 Jackson Co., NC. He married Polly Green, daughter of James Green and Mary Hogan. She was born 13 Sep 1881 and died 13 Dec 1915 Jackson Co., NC. They are buried Burch Cemetery, Dillsboro, Jackson Co., NC. Children of William Beck and Polly Green are: 29. i. Dewey L. Beck He was born 18 Nov 1903 and died 19 Mar 1983. 30. ii. Beulah A. Beck She was born 1906 Jackson Co., NC. Generation No. 3 13. Alice Rachel “Alie” Beck She was born Mar 1861 Henderson Co., NC and died 1941 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. She married (1) Ferdinand Williams 30 May 1881 Clark Co., IL. She married (2) Frank Miller 15 Feb 1891 Clark Co., IL. He was born 1861. Children of Alice Beck and Ferdinand Williams are: 31. i. John D. Williams He was for 10 Mar 1882 Auburn, Clark Co., IL and died 24 Nov 1946 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. 32. ii. Pearl E. Williams She was born Aug 1884 Auburn, Clark Co., IL and died 1966. Child of Alice Beck and Frank Miller is: 33. i. Grace Miller She was born Oct 1891 Illinois. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 125 15. John A. Beck He was born 1 Apr 1863 Henderson Co., NC and died 26 Aug 1945 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. He married (1) Laura Hanks 21 Nov 1894 Edgar Co., IL. She was born Feb 1866 Illinois and died 7 Jan 1950 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. He married (2) Isabelle Burgess 1 May 1910 Edgar Co., IL. She was born 13 May 1877 Scott, Indiana and died 7 Jan 1950. Children of John Beck and Laura Hanks are: 34. i. Gladys Beck She was born Feb 1896 Paris, Edgar Co., IL and died 14 May 1908. 35. ii. Clifford Prosper Beck He was born 21 Aug 1900 Paris, Edgar Co., IL and died 18 Mar 1968. 16. George W. Beck He was born 15 Aug 1867 Wabash, Clark Co., IL and died 21 Nov 1925 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL. He married Isa Linzy 18 Mar 1897 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL, daughter of Isaac Linzy and Julia Smith. She was born May 1879 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL. Children of George Beck and Isa Linzy are: 36. i. Raymond Beck He was born Jan 1898 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL. 37. ii. Delbert Beck He was born Jan 1900 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL. 38. iii. John M. “Margel” Beck He was born 12 Oct 1901 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL and died 31 Dec 1961 Montgomery Co., MD. 39. iv. Arley Beck 40. v. Vern Beck 41. vi. Clyde Beck 17. Anna “Annie” F. Beck She was born Jul 1869 Wabash, Clark Co., IL and died 15 Mar 1951 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. She married Jacob Sanders 4 Apr 1885 Clark Co., IL. He was born Apr 1861 Indiana. Child of Anna Beck and Jacob Sanders is: 42. i. George Sanders He was born Aug 1890 Illinois. 19. John Wilburn Beck, Jr. He was born 31 Oct 1862 Henderson Co., NC and died 12 Nov 1927 Spartanburg, SC. He married Margaret Dollie Ann Bryson 8 Jul 1883 Jackson Co., NC, daughter of Ninian Bryson and Sarah Wood. She was born 27 Mar 2863 Jackson Co., NC and died 6 Feb 1929 Spartanburg, SC. They are buried Arcadia Baptist Church Cemetery, Spartanburg, SC. Children of John Beck and Margaret Bryson are: 43. i. Cisero Cornelius Beck He was born 15 Aug 1891 Jackson Co., NC and died 4 Jan 1919 Spartanburg Co., SC. 44. ii. Lula Laura Belle Beck She was born 29 Mar 1893 Jackson Co., NC and died 4 Jan 1919 Spartanburg Co., SC. 45. iii. William Thaddeus Beck, Sr. He was born 1 Feb 1898 East Fork, Jackson Co., NC and died 25 Sep 1986 Spartanburg Co., SC. 20. Oliver Floyd Hollingsworth He was born 15 Feb 1874 Henderson Co., NC. He married Martha Helen Unknown. She was born 1874. Children of Oliver Hollingsworth and Martha Unknown are: 46. i. Minnie G. Hollingsworth She was born about 1900 Union Co., SC. 47. ii. Margaret M. Hollingsworth She was born about 1906. 48. iii. Beverlie Hollingsworth She was born about 1913. 21. John H. Hollingsworth He was born about 1876 Henderson Co., NC. He married (1) Abbie Lou Unknown. She was born 1877. He married (2) Annice Unknown 1926. She was born 1897. Children of John Hollingsworth and Abbie Unknown are: 49. i. Jane Hollingsworth She was born about 1903. 50. ii. Paul Hollingsworth He was born about 1905. 51. iii. Thelma Hollingsworth She was born about 1915. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 126 Child of John Hollingsworth and Annice Unknown is: 52. i. Eula Hollingsworth She was born about 1928. 22. James “Jimmie” O. Hollingsworth He was born Jan 1879 Henderson Co., NC. He married Ollie B. Unknown. She was born 1874 NC. Child of James Hollingsworth and Ollie Unknown is: 53. i. Bertha L. Hollingsworth She was born about 1910 Henderson Co., NC. 23. Joseph Pinkney Hollingsworth He was born 23 Feb 1886 Henderson Co., NC and died 13 Apr 1952 Henderson Co., NC. He married Jennings Amilli “Jane” Thompson 9 Aug 1903 Winston-Salem, NC. She was born 19 May 1881 Green River, Henderson Co., NC and died 5 Jun 1951 Henderson Co., NC. They are buried Mud Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC. Children of Joseph Hollingsworth and Jennings Thompson are: 54. i. Augutha J. “Gussie” Hollingsworth She was born about 1906 Henderson Co., NC and died 22 Jan 1937 Henderson Co., NC. 55. ii. Lucius Compton Hollingsworth He was born 3 Feb 1908 Henderson Co., NC and died 26 Mar 1986 Henderson Co., NC. 56. iii. Connie Mae Hollingsworth She was born 22 Nov 1910 Henderson Co., NC and died 13 Jun 1972. 57. iv. John Robert Hollingsworth He was born 13 May 1912 Henderson Co., NC and died 4 Aug 1980. 58. v. Guy Edward Hollingsworth He was born 6 Apr 1914 Henderson Co., NC and died 13 Dec 1988 Henderson Co., NC. 59. vi. Joseph Pinkney Hollingsworth He was born 11 Mar 1916 Henderson Co., NC and died 31 Jan 1942. 60. vii. Annie Hollingsworth She was born about 1904 Henderson Co., NC. 26. John Cameron Beck He was born 3 Nov 1877 Henderson Co., NC and died 28 Jan 1928 Henderson Co., NC. He married Lola Irene Greer 27 Dec 1896. She was born 6 Mar 1875 and died 18 Dec 1936 Lancaster, SC. They are buried Mud Creek Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC. Children of John Beck and Lola Greer are: 61. i. Ernest Abbott Beck He was born 4 Mar 1898 Henderson Co., NC and died 1 May 1956 Charlotte, NC. 62. ii. Gertrude Estelle Beck She was born 14 Apr 1900 Henderson Co., NC and died 30 Sep 1983 Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC. 63. iii. John Harrison Beck He was born 16 Mar 1903 Henderson Co., NC and died 2 Sep 1964 Charlotte, NC. He married (1) Nan Shipman. She was born 2 Jan 1899. He married (2) Margaret White 1948. She died 24 Jan 1984. 64. iv. Mamie Gardenia Beck She was born 11 Mar 1906 Henderson Co., NC and died 26 Oct 1988. 65. v. Virginia Irene Beck She was born 28 Oct 1908 Henderson Co., NC and died 16 Oct 1985 Lancaster, SC. She married Jesse “Jess” Guy Penegar 12 Mar 1926. He died 1953. She is buried Lancaster, SC. 66. vi. Mildred Earline Beck She was born 21 May 1914 Henderson Co., NC and died 27 May 1974 Hartsell, AL. She married (1) Anthony Kilamas 2 May 1938. He was born 1901. She married (2) George Savas “Sam” Pitsis 2 May 1938. He was born 1882 and died 2 Dec 1951. She is buried in Hartsell, AL. 28. Albert Lee Beck He was born 24 Feb 1888 Henderson Co., NC and died 5 May 1950 Henderson Co., NC. He married Ethel Lella Dotson 24 Dec 1911 Henderson Co., NC. She was born 31 Dec 1888 Henderson Co., NC and died 1 Jul 1974 Henderson Co., NC. They are buried Oakdale Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC. Children of Albert Beck and Ethel Dotson are: 67. i. Albert Lee Beck He was born 19 Oct 1912 Henderson Co., NC and died 14 Jun 1977 Henderson Co., NC. He married Aileen Elizabeth Webb 9 Sep 1948. 68. ii. William “Bill” Carroll Beck He was born 2 Mar 1917 Henderson Co., NC and died 10 Jun 1992 Henderson Co., NC. 69. iii. Quay Harrison Beck He was born 7 Jul 1921 Henderson Co., NC. He married Mary L. Spann 30 Dec 1947. 70. Iv. Louise Beck She was born 17 Sep 1927. She married Robert James McGinn, Jr. 4 Jan 1948. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 127 Doctor’s Daily Journal ED: Recently member Anna Frasier brought the 1915 Daily Journal of Dr. C. Z. Candler to our attention. We have decided to publish the days that he has completed in the journal. This is a continuation of the journal. All spelling and abbreviations are as written in book. Transcribed 2015 by Sanji Talley Watson. DATE WEATHER PATIENT PAYMENT COSTS Jun 15 A. L. Beck – ½ 1.00 G. C. Crawford – ½ 2.50 -- incidentals 3.00 Allen Sutton – Prof. Services for wife 100.00 Linden Cabe – Prof. Services for wife 7.00 10.00 -- incidentals 2.00 2.00 Jun 17 Cloudy & rain Lucious Watson – for visit 2.50 Lee Hooper – for visit 10.00 Jno. Frady – for visit 8.00 8.00 -- incidentals 2.00 2.00 Jun 18 Clear & Warm Oscar Nicholson – Prof services wife 10.00 10.00 Dock Paris – for visit 3.00 3.00 Jun 19 Cloudy & rainy C. C. Mason – for tub. inj. 1.00 Frank Holden – ½ 7.50 Jun 20 Warm & cloudy Chas. Crawford – for visit 5.00 5.00 Wm. Bryson – for visit 5.00 Joe Davis – for o visit 1.00 Jun 21 Clear & warm Jno. Davis -1/2 2.00 Mrs. Dewese – ½ .50 Mary Cabe – for visit 6.00 Jun 22 Clear & warm Lucious Watson – for visit 2.50 Edgar Early – for tub. inj. 1.00 B. R. Morgan – for visit 1.00 Mrs. Lela Moore – for visit 2.50 Jun 23 Clear & warm Cleveland Dillard – ½ 2.50 Chas Crawford – for visit 2.50 5.00 Jake Arwood – for visit 1.50 Jun 24 Clear & cool Walter Bryson – ½ .75 Columbus Buchanan – for visit 8.00 Wm. Fowler – for visit 2.00 2.00 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 Jun 25 Allen Sutton – Bal. On acct. 15.00 15.00 Jun 27 Joe Davis – ½ 1.12 Herman Cabe – Prof services for wife 10.00 10.00 Jun 28 Cloudy & rain D. A. Monteith – ½ 1.25 Jun 29 Walter Cagle – ½ 5.00 Jun 30 Warm & showery Mrs. W. W. Rhinehart – for visit 2.50 -- incidentals 2.00 2.00 June Totals 128.00 273.50 Jul 1 Warm & showery Chas. Coward (J.R.C.) – for visit 6.00 R. Crawford – ½ 3.00 Mont Sherrill – for visit 1.00 Jul 2 Henry Rogers – ½ .75 Count Cast 10.00 Arch Ward – ½ 2.50 M. L. Medford – prof services for boy 4.00 4.00 S. W. Enloe – for visit 2.00 Jul 3 Henry McKee – ½ 1.50 Wm. Morgan – prof services for wife 10.00 Linden Cabe – cash on acct. 2.00 Chas. Mason – tub. inj. 1.00 Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 128 H. R. Snyder – for o visit 4.00 Jul 4 Cloudy & rain Jas. Anderson – Tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 Jul 6 Clear & cool Jno. Pruitt – for o visit wife 1.00 1.00 Geo. M. McDade – prof services for self 3.00 5.00 Nathaniel Deitz – for visit 6.00 Mrs. W.W. Rhinehart – ½ 1.25 Jul 7 Cole Messer – for visit 1.00 Mrs. C.H. Daniels – Tub. inj. 1.00 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 M. Y. Jarrett – ½ 1.50 Jul 8 Cloudy & Showery Mark Deitz – for visit 5.00 Robt. Messer – for 2 visits @ 4.00 8.00 8.00 Cole Messer – for visit 1.00 Mr. Luck – for 4 visits 4.00 Aaron Bryson – ½ 71.50 Jul 9 Prudential Ins. Co. – ½ 5.00 C. R. Jones – ½ 5.00 Jul 10 Warm & Cloudy Mark Deitz - for visit 5.00 Jas. Anderson – Tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 C. C. Mason – Tub. inj. 1.00 Wibb Deitz – Ex. & micro. Ex. 3.00 Jul 11 Robt. Messer – for visit 4.00 4.00 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 Jul 12 Mark Deitz – for visit 5.00 Cole Messer – for visit 2.00 Jake Arwood – for visit 1.00 Jul 13 Clear & hot Mr. Luck – for visit 1.00 Joe Davis – for visit, wife 1.00 Jul 14 Clear, hot, cloudy, rain Mark Deitz – for visit 5.00 Sam Frady - for visit 1.00 1.00 Robt. Messer – for visit 4.00 4.00 Taylor Nations – for visit 5.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Jul 15 Clear & hot Jefferson Standard – by cash ½ 7.50 David Cabe – for visit 5.00 5.00 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 Jul 16 Clear & hot Benj. Nicholson – prof services for wife 5.00 15.00 Edgar Early – for Tub. inj. 1.00 Jul 17 Clear & hot Herchel Bumgarner – by cash ½ 8.00 F. A. Luck – for visit 1.00 Mark Deitz – for visit 5.00 Chas. Mason – Tub. inj. 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Jul 18 Clear & hot Robt. Messer – for prof services for self 2.00 2.00 Robt. Messer – for visit 4.00 4.00 Coleman Cagle – for visit, father 3.50 Jul 19 Clear & hot Mr. Luck – for visit 1.00 J. J. Hooker – for visit 2.00 Mrs. Taylor – for visit 2.00 2.00 Frank Rhinehart – for Tub, inj, 1.00 1.00 Jul 20 Cloudy & showery Mr. Luck – for visit 1.00 Jas. Anderson – Tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 J. J. Lequire – for visit 1.00 Mrs. W. H. Green – for o visit 1.00 1.00 Jul 21 Clear & cool Coleman Cagle – Prof services for wife 10.00 Jas. L. Jones – Prof services for son 10.00 Mr. Luck – for visit 1.00 Baxter Hedden – Prof services for child 7.00 Jul 22 Clear, cool & rain Robt. Messer – for visit 4.00 4.00 Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 129 Mrs. Snow? – for visit 2.00 2.00 Mrs. Taylor – for visit 1.00 1.00 Jul 24 Clear & hot R. O. Kelly – for prof services wife 10.00 Frank Rhinehart – for Tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 Jake Wild – ½ 2.50 T. A. Cox – for visit 5.00 Mark Deitz – cash on acct. 5.00 Jul 25 Clear & hot Arch McMahan – for visit 6.00 F. A. Luck – for visit 1.00 Cole Bumgarner – for visit 2.00 2.00 Robt. Messer – for visit 4.00 4.00 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 2.00 Jul 26 Cloudy & hot Ellis Painter – Ex. & Tub. inj. 1.00 3.00 Cleveland Dillard – for visit 7.00 7.00 Jul 27 Clear & hot Mrs. Jack Deitz – By cash ½ 19.00 Cleveland Dillard – for visit 5.00 T. A. Cox – for visit 5.00 E. M. Smathers – for visit 8.00 W. L. Medford – for o visit 1.00 1.00 Sam Frady – for visit 1.00 Jul 28 Clear & hot Sam Frady – for visit 1.00 F. A. Luck – for visit 1.00 M. Y. Jarrett – ½ 1.15 Robt. Messer – ½ 2.50 Jul 29 Partly cloudy & warm T. A. Cox – for visit 5.00 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 2.00 Mr. Luck – for 2 visits 2.00 Jul 30 Partly clear & hot Cabe Cope – Prof services for wife 10.00 10.00 Sam Frady – for visit 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 P. C. Estes – for o visit 2.00 2.00 R. H. Cagle – for visit & urinalysis 2.00 Jul 31 Clear, cloudy & hot C.C. Mason – for Tub. inj. 1.00 Frank Rhinehart – for tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 Joe Cabe – for micro ex. Sputum 2.00 Mrs. Ellis Painter – for tub. inj. 1.00 Sam Frady – for visit 1.00 Arch McMahan – for visit 6.00 July Totals 259.90 291.50 Aug 1 Warm & cloudy T. A. Cox – for visit 5.00 Sam Frady – for visit 1.00 Aug 2 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 2.00 Aug 3 Cloudy & hot J. J. Lequire – for visit 1.00 Mrs. W. H. Green – for Tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 Mrs. Lovelass – for ex. & micro. Ex. 3.00 3.00 Aug 4 Cloudy & hot Rebs. Hall – for visit 3.00 3.00 Sam Frady – for visit 1.00 Mr. Ray – for visit 2.00 2.00 Aug 5 Clear & hot Alf Stillwell – ½ 2.50 Geo. McDade – ½ 1.00 Columbus Buchanan – ½ 2.50 Wes Allison – prof services for wife 10.00 10.00 Jno. S. Buchanan – for visit 4.00 4.00 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 2.00 Mark Deitz – ½ 2.50 Robt. Hatcher – ½ 1.00 Aug 6 Clear & cool Baxter Hedden – for visit 6.00 Robt. Fisher – for visit & med 1.50 Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 130 J. G. Hall – for visit & urinalysis 1.00 Sam Frady – cash on acct. 5.00 Aug 7 Clear, cool & hot Chas. Mason – for Tub. inj. 1.00 Mrs. W.H. Green – for Tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 Edgar Early – for Tub. inj. 1.00 Dillard Hall – for visit 4.00 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 Aug 8 Clear & hot Baxter Hedden – for visit 5.00 Estes Bryson – for visit 4.00 -- incidental 3.00 3.00 Mr. Luck – for visit 1.00 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 2.00 Aug 9 Cloudy & showery Wibb Deitz – for visit 5.00 -- incidental 3.00 3.00 Aug 10 Warm, cloudy &showery Jno. Chambers – Prof services for wife 10.00 10.00 Robt. Cabe – for visit 5.00 Dale Henry – ½ 5.00 Harley Bryson – ½ 2.50 Delph Green – ½ 1.00 Aug 11 Warm,cloudy &showery Baxter Hedden – For visit 5.00 Estes Bryson – for visit 4.00 By cash 5.00 Thos. A. Cox – for visit 5.00 F. A. Luck – for visit 1.00 -- incidental 1.00 1.00 Sam Frady – for visit 1.00 Aug 12 Cloudy & rain Prudential Ins. Co. – for ex. Mr. Brook 5..00 For ex. Luther Snyder 5.00 For ex. R. F. Jarrett 5.00 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 2.00 Wm. Davis – for prof services 5.00 Alf Stillwell – ½ 5.00 G. W. Cuthburson – ½ 2.50 Aug 13 Cling Ashe –1/2 2.50 Estes Bryson – for visit 5.00 Baxter Hedden – for visit 5.00 -- incendentals 3.00 3.00 Sam Frady – for visit 1.00 Aug 14 Cloudy & showery Mrs. W. H. Green – for Tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 Mrs. Ellis Painter – for Tub. inj. 1.00 1.00 Chas. Mason – for Tub inj. 1.00 -- incidental 2.00 2.00 Aug 15 Cloudy & hot Estes Bryson – for visit 4.00 Baxter Hedden – for visit 5.00 Tolvin Hall – for visit 2.00 3.00 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 2.00 Mr. Luck – for visit 1.00 Aug 17 Tom Clayton – ½ 4.00 By usual on acct 7.00 Aug 18 Jefferson Stand. Life – by cash ½ 5.00 Aug 19 Wm. Morgan – ½ 5.00 Robt. Messer – for visit 4.00 4.00 Mrs. Snow – for visit 2.00 2.00 Robt. Cabe – for visit 5.00 7.00 Aug 20 Cloudy & rain Nathaniel Deitz – ½ 1.00 Thomas Hooper – for visit 10.00 10.00 R. C. Estes – for o visit 1.00 1.00 Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 131 Descendants of John Thomas Tatham ED: This family record was submitted by JCGS member, Mary Buchanan Smith. It will continue in following issues. 40. John Wesley Bumgarner He was born 13 Apr 1859 in Jackson Co., NC and died 12 Jun 1956 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Love Chapel Cemetery, Lovesfield, Jackson Co., NC. He married Mary Long 21 Dec 1880 in Jackson Co., NC. She was born 30 May 1862 in Haywood Co., NC and died 20 Feb 1955 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Love Chapel Cemetery, Lovesfield, Jackson Co. NC. Notes for John Wesley Bumgarner: Children from Delayed Birth Certificates, Jackson County, NC 1900 Census Jackson Co., NC (lives next door to parents) John Bumgarner 41 Apr 1859 Mary 38 May 1862 Asker 18 Jan 1882 Carrie 12 Oct 1887 Edgar 7 Jan 1893 Gerald 4 Aug 1895 Lewis 1 Jun 1898 Lucy 2/12 Jun 1899 John Wesley Bumgarner and Mary Long had the following children: i. Asker Bumgarner He was born 14 Jul 1884 ii. Carrie Sue Bumgarner She was born 2 Oct 1887 iii. James Gerald Bumgarner He was born 2 Aug 1895 and died 1 Sep 1954 in Jackson Co, NC. He is buried Love Chapel Cemetery, Lovesfield, Jackson Co., NC. iv. Lewis Wilburn Bumgarner He was born 15 Jun 1898 Jackson Co., NC and died 10 Sep 1975 Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Love Chapel Cemetery, Lovesfield, Jackson Co., NC. v. Lucy Ellen Bumgarner She was born 28 Sep 1908. 41. Sarah H. Ashe She was born 30 Jun 1852 in Jackson Co., NC and died 9 Aug 1938 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co. NC. She married Jerome Sutton 2 Feb 1871 in Jackson Co., NC. He was the son of Clara Ann Sutton, born 6 May 1850 in Jackson Co., NC, and died 11 Feb 1926 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for Sarah H. Ashe: Jerome Sutton was raised by a Barker family. After his marriage to Sarah, Bess Barker, daughter of Rufus Barker, lived wit Jerome and Sarah in the Savannah Community of Jackson County. Bess Barker married Horace Cabe. 1870 Census, Jackson Co., NC --- Jerome Sutton 19 (living with the Joseph & Ruth Buchanan family as farm laborer. 1880 Census, Jackson Co., NC 1900 Census Savannah Township, Jackson Co., NC Jerome Sutton 29 Jerome Sutton 52 Farmer Sarah 27 Sarah H. 47 William A. 8 Lillie S. 11 John F. 6 Guy S. 6 David C. 4 Rufus C. 1 1910 Census, Savannah Township, Jackson Co., NC 1920 Census, Savannah Township, Jackson Co., NC Jerome Sutton 59 md. 38 yrs Jerome Sutton 70 Sarah 57 7 children Sarah H. 67 Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 132 Gay 16 Lillie Bryson 32 dau. Widow Will 36 Tom M. 16 Carl 16 grandson Paul L. 14 Clint 15 grandson Hugh B. 11 Dave 13 grandson Jessie L. 9 Carrie 11 granddaughter Jack 4 grandson 1930 Census, Jackson Co., NC Sarah listed living with daughter Sue, a widow Sarah H. Ashe and Jerome Sutton had the following children: 99. i. William Allen Sutton He was born 8 Nov 1871 in Jackson Co., NC and died 21 Nov 1952 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Lula Allison 4 Jan 1893 in Jackson Co., NC. 100. ii. John Franklin Sutton He was born 12 Mar 1874 in Jackson Co., NC and died 22 Jun 1957 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Keener Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Leah Rachel Hamilton Bryson 3 Dec 1893 in Wesleyanna Methodist Church, Jackson Co., NC. 101. iii. Coleman David Sutton He was born 21 Jan 1876 in Jackson Co., NC and died 14 Feb 1958 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Keener Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Lou Etta Bryson 20 Dec 1896 in Jackson Co., NC. 102. iv. Rufus Candler Sutton He was born 9 Apr 1879 in Jackson Co., NC and died 18 Apr 1950 in Macon Co., NC. He is buried Clarks Chapel Cemetery, Macon Co., NC. He married Effie Allison 2 Jan 1899. 103. v. Lou Ann Sutton She was born 1883 in Jackson Co., NC and died 6 Aug 1953 in North Bend, Washington. She married Thomas Jesse Cabe 12 Nov 1899 in Jackson Co., NC. 104. vi. Lillie Sue Sutton She was born 26 Jun 1887 in Jackson Co., NC and died 8 Feb 1968 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 105. vii. Sidney Gay Sutton He was born 25 Jan 1894 in Jackson Co., NC. He married Anne Rebecca Buchanan 17 Sep 1914. 42. Alora Clemintine Ashe She was born 9 May 1860 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC and died 8 Sep 1939 in Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. She married Benjamin Franklin Barron 11 Jun 1874 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC, son of Pleasant Wilson Barron and Mary. He was born 16 Sep 1850 in Yadkin Co., NC and died 18 Dec 1909 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for Alora Clemintine Ashe and Benjamin Franklin Barron: Alora’s death certificate lists chronic Bright’s Disease beginning in 1920. 1880 Census, Jackson Co., NC 1900 Census, Jackson Co., NC Benjamin Barron 29 Frank Barron Sep 1850 NC Alora C. 20 Alora May 1860 NC Barthana 4 Maggie M. May 1890 NC Annie 11/12 July Fred L. Sep 1885 NC Mary (Mother) Mar 1825 NC Lucy (Boarder) Nov 1890 NC 1910 Census, Savannah, Jackson Co., NC 1920 Census Savannah, Jackson Co., NC Alora Barron 50 widow Alora C. Barron 59 widow Leon 9 Leon 19 Bonnie 5 Bonnie L. 15 Fred 25 son md. 4 yrs Ellie 22 1930 Census, Jackson Co., NC Rosa 3 granddaughter Alora Barron living in household of son Leon Effie 10mo. granddaughter Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 133 Alora Clemintine Ashe and Benjamin Franklin Barron had the following children: 107. i. Barthana Elnora Barron She was born 23 Jan 1876 Jackson Co., NC and died 3 Aug 1939 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. She married James Coleman Cabe 19 Mar 1893 in Haywood Co., NC. 108. ii. Anna Barron She was born 3 Jul 1879 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC and died 9 Jul 1958 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Old Savannah Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. iii. Sue Barron She was born 1881 Jackson Co., NC and died 1884 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 109. iv. Fred Lee Barron He was born 3 Sep 1884 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC and died 27 Oct 1960 in Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. v. Miney Barron She was born 1886 Jackson Co., NC and died 1886 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 110. vi. Margueritte Mae Barron She was born 6 Dec 1888 Jackson Co., NC and died 3 Dec 1973 in Franklin, Macon Co., NC. She is buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Macon Co., NC. She married Ernest Wilburn Cabe 28 Feb 1909. 111. vii. Leon Edward Barron He was born 3 Oct 1900 Jackson Co., NC and died 28 Aug 1970. He is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Oie Lee Jones 6 May 1921 in the presence of John & Baston Buchanan, Webster, Jackson Co., NC. 112. Bonnie Lucinda Barron She was born 13 Oct 1904 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC and died 30 Jan 1972 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC. She married Sebaston B. Buchanan 4 Aug 1921 Jackson Co., NC. 44. Callie Grabella Ashe She was born 2 Jul 1866 Jackson Co., NC and died 26 Nov 1930 Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Old Savannah Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. She married Mitchell Cabe 18 Dec 1879 Jackson Co., NC, the son of Thomas B. Cabe and Parthene A. Wilson. He was born 12 Apr 1856 Jackson Co., NC and died 16 Oct 1929 Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Old Savannah Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for Callie Grabella Ashe and Mitchell Cabe: 1900 Census, Jackson Co., NC 1920 Census, Jackson Co., NC Mitchell Cabe 44 Farmer Mitchell Cabe 63 Callie D. 33 Callie 53 Ethel B. 15 Hershel G. 16 Lola A. 14 Horace 19 1930 Census, Jackson Co., NC Herman 7 Callie Cabe 63 widow Hershel Cabe 27 single Callie Grabella Ashe and Mitchell Cabe had the following children: 113. i. Horace Dennis Cabe He was born 20 Dec 1881 Jackson Co., NC and died 3 Jul 1956 Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 114. ii. Ethel Belle Cabe She was born Oct 1884 Jackson Co., NC and died 2 Jun 1956 Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 115. iii. Lola Ann Cabe She was born 29 Apr 1886 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC and died 11 Feb 1969 in Franklin, Macon Co., NC. She is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. iv. Sebastion Cabe He was born 10 May 1888 and died 1o Nov 1891 Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 116. v. Herman Hopkins Cabe He was born 11 Oct 1892 Jackson Co., NC and died 14 Sep 1974 Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Ida Veda Higdon 17 Oct 1914 in the Public Road near J. C. Jones’, Jackson Co., NC. 117. vi. Hershel Glenn Cabe He was born 20 Jun 1902 Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC and died 5 Sep 1988 Ware, Bacon Co., GA. He married Gertrude Frances Herrin 26 Nov 1921 in Manor, Georgia. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 134 45. Jonathan W. Phillips He was born 14 Oct 1856 Macon Co., NC and died 25 Jan 1934 Macon Co., NC. He married Adda F. Hicks 11 Nov 1885 Macon Co., NC, daughter of Adolphus L. Hicks and Cynthia J. Tatham. She was born 11 Nov 1864 Macon Co., NC and died 10 Mar 1939 Macon Co., NC. Jonathan W. Phillips and Adda F. Hicks information and children listed under #35 Adda F. Hicks. 46. Sarah Ann Phillips She was born 23 Jan 1863. She married George Ranklin Patton 5 Nov 1884. He was born 22 Mar 1850 and died 15 Jul 1903. Sarah Ann Phillips and George Ranklin Patton had the following children: 118. i. Robert Andrew Patton He was born 11 Aug 1887 and died 7 Aug 1958. He married Mamie Slagle 27 Nov 1912. ii. Olive (Ollie) Patton She was born 2 Feb 1886 and died 3 Mar 1968 Macon Co., NC. 47. Lucius Bragg Jones He was born 1858. He married Sarah Cooper. Lucius Bragg Jones and Sarah Cooper had the following chidren: i. James Jones He was born 1875. ii. Ellen Jones She was born 1877. iii. Fidellia Jones She was born 1879. iv. Lewis A. Jones He was born 22 Nov 1889 and died 20 Aug 1952 Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Parris Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 119. v. Minnie Jones She was born 21 Nov 1893 Jackson Co., NC and died 2 Apr 1948 Jackson Co., NC. She married Allen Thurman Dills 29 Jan 1911 in Jackson Co., NC. 48. David Coleman Jones He was born 23 Dec 1859 Jackson Co., NC and died 12 Aug 1912 Anderson Co., SC. He is buried in Anderson Co., SC. He married Ernest Theodocia (Docia) Woodard 11 Dec 1881 in Jackson Co., NC, the daughter of John Tyler Woodard and Jennett A. Clouse. She was born 26 Dec 1863 Tennessee and died 12 Apr 1903 Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Old Savannah Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. David Coleman Jones and Ernest Theodocia (Docia) Woodard had the following children: i. Lena Belle Jones She was born 17 Sep 1882 and died 1910. 120. ii. Christopher Columbus Jones He was born 8 Dec 1883 and died 1964 121. iii. John Robert Jones He was born 15 Mar 1886 and died Dec 1943. iv. George W. Jones He was born 29 Feb 1888 Jackson Co., NC and died 29 Feb 1888 Jackson Co., NC. 122. v. Cora Jones She was born 8 Jun 1889 and died 2 May 1981. 123. vi. Ida Victoria Jones She was born 21 Jul 1891 and died 2 Jan 1981. vii. Ester Jones She was born 28 Jul 1893 and died 13 Jul 1910 Anderson, SC. 124. viii.Walter Lee Jones He was born 23 Jul 1895 and died 22 Jul 1966. 125. ix. Lula Annie Jones She was born 4 Oct 1898 and died 1 Dec 1976. 126. x. Garland William Jones He was born 22 Mar 1901 and died 11 Sep 1964. xi. J. Glen Jones He was born 16 Jan 1903 Jackson Co., NC and died 23 Apr 1904 Jackson Co., NC. 49. John L. Jones He was born 6 Sep 1870 Jackson Co., NC and died 20 May 1942 Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Addie Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Dona Brooks. She was born 17 May 1878 Jackson Co., NC and died 3 Aug 1945 Jackson Co., NC. John L. Jones and Dona Brooks had the following children: i. Elsie R. Jones She was born 22 Jan 1897 Addie, Jackson Co., NC. ii. Francis Floyd Jones He was born 3 Jan 1907 Addie, Jackson Co., NC and died 25 Oct 1972. He is buried Cullowhee Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. iii. Jesse Van Jones He was born 11 Apr 1912 Addie, Jackson Co., NC and died 13 Feb 1980. He is buried Addie Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. iv. Thomas Alonzo Jones He was born 8 Aug 1894 Addie, Jackson Co., NC and died 11 Feb 1976. He is buried Addie Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 135 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 2015. Hooper, Huey 15 May 1887 W Cowarts A Hooper, Richard 22 Jul 1895 W Fall Cliff A Hooper, Orie 7 Dec 1890 W Glenville A Hooper, Lloyd 3 Mar 1892 W Glenville A Hooper, John Ellis 3 Jan 1891 W Rich Mountain A Hood, John P. 1881 W ng C Hopkins, Edwin Dillard 29 Nov 1872 W ng C House, William Fred 6 Oct 1884 W ng C Howell, Edward Ballinger 15 Aug 1881 W ng C Howell, Fred 1 May 1885 B ng C Howell, Harry 29 Dec 1897 B ng C Howell, Robert Gallie 4 Oct 1875 W ng C Howell, Dock Hilliard 16 Mar 1899 W ng C Howell, William Harley 3 Jan 1891 W Haywood Co. A Howell, Burt 3 Dec 1899 B ng C Howell, John Wilson 4 Apr 189? W Addie A Howell, James Olie 21 Dec 1888 W Haywood Co. A Hoxed, John Doyle 31 Oct 1899 W ng C Hoxit, Fred 3 Mar 1900 W ng C Hoxit, Victor 26 Aug 1891 W Jackson Co. A Hoyle, Richard John 8 Sep 1900 W ng C Hoyle, Harley Luther 17 May 1898 W ng C Hoyle, John Sebron 15 May 1881 W ng C Hoyle, William Estes 13 Feb 1879 W ng C Hoyle, William Marcus 7 Nov 1876 W ng C Hoyle, William Henry 5 Jun 1881 W ng C Hoyle, Jeter Lendon 13 Jun 189? W ng C Hoyle, John Harrison 5 Jun 1880 W ng C Hoyle, William Hamilton 5 Jun 1881 W ng C Hoyle, Joseph Marion 23 Jan 1873 W ng C Hoyle, Baxter Howard 12 May 1889 W Willets A Hoyle, John Estes 2 May 1889 W Swain Co. A Hoyle, Dock Hilliard 17 Jul 1890 W Willets A Hoyle, Thomas Goldman 6 Jun 1896 W Addie A Hoyle, Rabelon Baxter 28 Sep 1890 W Willets A Hughes, George Humphy 18 Mar 1874 W ng C Hughes, John Edward 23 Aug 1900 W ng C Hughes, John Horace 31 Mar 187? W ng C Hughes, Norman 25 Oct 1896 W Macon Co. B Houston, James Henry 4 Jun 1900 W ng C Houston, Jackson Alex 12 Apr 1876 W ng C Hyatt, John 2 Jun 1896 W Sevier Co., TN A Hyatt, Larry 28 Apr 18?? W Jackson Co. A Hyatt, Re??? 26 Oct 18?7 W Jackson Co. A Hyatt, Charlie Montgomery 24 Dec 1899 W ng C Hyatt, Ora Willis 8 Nov 187? W ng C Hyatt, Dickson Ransom 3 Jan 1894 W Jackson Co. A Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 136 Hyatt, James 6 ??? ???? W Jackson Co. A Hyatt, James 6 ??? 1890 W Willets A Hyatt, Frank P. 28 Jun 1894 W Jackson Co. A Hyatt, R? Asbury 12 May 1897 W Swain Co. B Hyatt, Nathan Eugene 12 Jun 189? W Whittier B Hyatt, William Allen 18 Feb 1875 W ng C Hyatt, Ed 4 Jun 1885 W ng C Hyatt, John Lafayette 6 Feb 1882 W ng C Ingle, James Riley 30 Jun 1881 W ng C Jackson, William Albert 5 Jan 1898 W ng C Jackson, Walter Henry 10 Mar 1895 W East La Porte A Jameson, Bright Jense 17 Jun 189? W ng C Jamison, Abediah 17 Jun 1893 W Clarkesville, GA A Jamison, William Mont 28 Apr 1877 W ng C Jamison, Ernest William 15 Apr 1896 W Clayton, GA A Jarrett, Marcus Young 23 Mar 1883 W ng C Jenkins, Calipa S. 5 Sep 187? W ng C Jennings, ? Frank 13 Jun 1888 W Ellijay, NC A Jennings, Bain 24 Mar 1892 W Macon Co. A Jennings, William Charlie 7 Apr 1882 W ng C Jimeson, Enoch 17 Mar 1884 W ng C Johnson, Dallas Ferry 20 Feb 1898 W ng C Johnson, Jimparie 30 Jun 1873 W ng C Johnston, James R. 16 Aug 189? W Jackson Co. A Jones, Baxter Columbus 6 Aug 1886 W Gay A Jones, Ben 11 Jan 1896 W Barkers Creek A Jones, Corsie Alonzo 9 ??? 1898 W Jackson Co. A Jones, Carson Columbus 12 ??? 188? W ng C Jones, Chris Robert ?? ??? 1895 W NC A Jones, Corrie 23 Aug 1892 W Wilmot A Jones, Charlie 6 Aug 1889 W Wilmot A Jones, Claude 20 Mar 1887 W Sylva A Jones, Daniel L??? 3 Oct 1871 W ng C Jones, Dewey Daniel 13 Nov 189? W ng C Jones, Doctor LeCalvin 19 Dec 1878 W ng C Jones, Ersie Richard 22 ??? 1897 W Addie B Jones, Fred 26 Aug 1895 W Barkers Creek A Jones, General Lee 26 Jun 1900 W ng C Jones, George 13 Jun 1890 W Wilmot A Jones, George Washington 11 Aug 1891 W Jackson Co. A Jones, Henry Broadas 1 Nov 1886 W Wingate, NC A Jones, James 13 Apr 1886 W ng C Jones, James Dillard 18 Nov 1876 W ng C Jones, James Leonard ?? ??? 1896 W Macon Co. A Jones, Jesse Candler 19 May 1886 W ng C Jones, John 15 Nov 1887 W ng C Jones, John Baxter 18 Nov 1884 W ng C Jones, John C. 4 Aug 1880 W ng C Jones, John Robert 15 Mar 188? W ng C Jones, John T. 22 Apr 1886 W ng C Jones, John Tom 16 Sep 1885 W ng C Jones, Lewis Lonzo 11 Mar 1889 W Dillsboro A Jones, Lusius Fiddell 6 Mar 1879 W ng C Jones, Roy Elice 23 Jan 1899 W ng C Jones, Richard 27 May 1874 W ng C Jones, Robert 2 Feb 1890 W Wilmot A Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 137 Jones, Robert 10 May 1893 W Barkers Creek A Jones, Robert Theodore 7 Jan 188? W ng C Jones, Roy Lee 23 Jun 189? W ng C Jones, Samp 20 Sep 1900 W ng C Jones, Thomas 11 Jul 1889 W Barkers Creek A Jones, Thomas 20 Oct 188? W ng C Jones, Thomas Alonzo 6 Aug 1894 W Addie A Jones, Vinton 10 Feb 1900 W ng C Jones, Walter R. 23 Jul 1897 W ng A Jones, William Henderson 26 Dec 187? W ng C Jones, William Rufus 7 Nov 1880 W ng C Jones, Zeb L. 26 Jun 1885 W Franklin, NC A Jardarn, George Walter 13 Nov 1873 W ng C Jardarn, Wiley Wilburn 23 Dec188? W ng C Jordan, Arnal Ottas 12 Dec 1885 W ng C Jordan, James Herman 2 Feb 188? W ng C Jordan, Onlie 15 May 1899 W ng C Kalenuskie, Charli 1886 I ng C Keller, William Harry 19 May 1893 W Speedwell A Keener, Adam Leroy 28 Aug 1894 W NC A Keller, Charles H. 14 Jan 1896 W Cullowhee A Keener, Daniel Elbert 8 May 1879 W ng C Keener, David Lloyd 29 Jan 1890 W Whittier A Keener, Frank 2 Oct 1886 W Macon Co. A Keener, George Franklin 15Sep 1880 W ng C Keener, Henry Grayson 24 Jan 1900 W ng C Keener, James Ernest 7 Aug 1900 W ng C Keener, Joseph Bragg 9 Dec 1891 W Webster A Keener, Laurance A?? 15 Jun 1900 W ng C Keener, Rufus 22 Oct 1896 W Macon Co. B Keener, Sevier 26 Sep 1885 W ng C Keener, Julius Lawrence 19 Mar 1893 W Athens Co., GA A Key, Frank Livingston ? ??? 1887 W Leatherman, NC A Key, J. Clyde 23 May 1897 W Dillsboro B Key, James Claude 1 Aug 1873 W unreadable A Kimsey, ? David ? ??? 1888 W Athens, GA A Kinsland, William Arthur 24 Oct 1898 W ng C King, John Claud 17 Nov 188? W ng C King, Robt. Frank 14 Jun 1897 W Beta A King, Tom 30 Jun 1890 W Beta A Kitchin, William Paul 25 Mar 1896 W Jefferson, NC A Kirkland, Lonnie 11 Jun 1884 W ng C Knight, Charlie Loyd 1 Apr 1879 W ng C Knight, James Robert 22 May ???? W Sylva A Knight, John Percival 14 Mar 1900 W ng C Knight, Robert J. 3 Jun 1877 W ng C Knought, Abel J. May 1880 I ng C Lackey, James William 19 Nov 1899 W ng C Lambert, John Corbett 12 Mar 1897 I Cherokee B Lambert, Oty E. 23 Apr 1885 I ng C Laning, Thomas Carey 1 Jan 1884 W ng C Lanning, Luther Norman 17 Jan 1880 W ng C Lanning, Oscar Lafayette 10 Mar 1877 W ng C Larch, David 1883 I ng C Latta, Harold Frank 17 Jun 1898 W Dillsboro A Lawherd, Eric G. 14 Jun 188? W ng C Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 138 Lawherd, Jesse B. 13 Jan 1877 W ng C Leatherman, Carl 23 Apr 190? W ng C Leatherwood, John Marion 24 Feb 1874 W ng C Leatherwood, Roy Fant 4 Oct 1887 W Webster A Ledford, Jerry Von 26 Jun 1876 W ng C Ledford, Montral Augustus 1? Jul 1891 W Clay Co. A Ledford, Riley 1875 I ng C Ledford, William 2 Jun 1894 W Marshall, NC A Lee, William ? 4 Oct 189? W Canton, NC A Lemmings, Robert 15 Aug 1887 W Jackson Co. A Leonard, Robert Edward 29 Jun 188? I ng C Leopard, Benjamin Riley 23 Oct 1882 W ng C Leopard, Grover 8 Nov 1886 W Jackson Co. A Leopard, James Ralph 13 Oct 1882 W ng C Leopard, Lee 6 Jul 1880 W Jackson Co. A Lewis, Charlie 2? Aug 1896 W Jackson Co. A Lewis, Clingman David 23 Jan 1875 W ng C Lewis, David Coleman 11 Aug 1884 W Greens Creek A Lewis, Eugene Erwin 10 Sep 187? W ng C Lewis, George 1 Feb 1874 W ng C Lewis, Harry B? 3 Jul 1898 W ng C Lewis, John Bryson 4 Apr 189? W NC A Lewis, John Harley 8 Jun 1885 W ng C Lewis, John Henry 6 Oct 1894 W Jackson Co. A Lewis, Oscar ?? Jun 1889 W Greens Creek A Lewis, William Baxter 25 Aug 1889 W Jackson Co. A Lindsey, James Montraville Oct 1895 W Willets A Lindsey, Marcus Thurman 1888 W Willets A Lindsey, William Hastin 11 Apr 1887 W Willets A Littlejohn, Guy 11 May 1896 I NC A Littlejohn, Elori 1875 I ng C Littlejohn, Wiggins 5 Aug 1896 I Quallatown A Littrell, Hobert David 14 May 1900 W ng C London, Dallas 22 Mar 1877 W ng C London, Riley 9 Jan 1880 W ng C Long, Baxter Napoleon 16 Dec 1881 W ng C Long, Bender B. 28 Jan 1894 W Cullowhee A Long, Charlie 26 May 1892 I Quallatown A Long, James Andrew 6 Apr 1877 W ng C Long, John Columbus 17 Feb 1893 W Cullowhee A Long, John Robert 22 Oct 1893 W Cullowhee A Long, Joseph Clinton 3 Feb 1892 W Webster A Long, Peter 3 Aug 1879 I ng C Long, Pilgrim P. 6 May 1876 W ng C Love, Dock Candler 1 Apr 1880 B ng C Love, Edward Fain 23 Dec 1876 B ng C Love, Henry 19 Jul 188? B Addie A Love, James Candler 1 Mar 1886 B ng C Love, James Ed 1 Apr 1898 B ng C Love, John Arthur 2 Oct 1893 W Webster A Love, John Fred 7 Apr 1898 B ng C Love, Joseph 17 Dec 1895 B Sylva A Lowen, John May 1896 I Birdtown A Lowery, Fred Washington 4 Jul 1889 W Sylva A Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 139 The Thomas Legion ED: JCGS President, Timothy N. Osment, wrote this article. He has also given us several others that will be published in future issues of Journeys. William Holland Thomas, state legislator and “white chief” of the Cherokee, was 56 years old when the Civil War began. Thomas convinced Confederate authorities to allow him to raise a regiment of Cherokee and white soldiers to act as a guerilla force for local defense. The regiment of mounted volunteers was known as the 1st Regiment, Thomas Legion, and averaged about 1500 men. The Legion’s unique blend of Cherokee and white mountaineers defended the mountain region from “bushwhackers” and deserters and fought with Jubal Early in the Shenandoah campaign in 1864. In the last months of the War, Thomas returned to North Carolina to recruit an additional Cherokee battalion. The Thomas Legion participated in the last skirmish of the war in North Carolina before surrendering at Waynesville in May 1865. From the beginning of the war, William Holland Thomas openly promoted the idea of North Carolina Cherokee fighting for the Confederacy. In 1862 he entered the army and organized a military unit known as the Thomas Legion, which included Cherokee fiercely loyal to him. These soldiers spent much of the war in Western North Carolina preventing Union forces in eastern Tennessee from entering the Tar Heel State. Thomas’s men remained loyal to him throughout the war and fought until the end. Even so, Thomas was past his middle fifties when he entered the army, and the strain of active military service took a toll on his physical and mental health. Adding to the stress were his responsibilities as leader of the North Carolina Cherokee. The Thomas Legion surrendered at Waynesville on May 9, 185, several weeks after the capitulation of Confederate forces at Appomattox and near Durham. Its men were the last Confederates to surrender in North Carolina. William Holland Thomas went home to his wife, their three children, and those Cherokees who still looked to him as chief. He received a pardon from President Andrew Johnson in 1866 and hoped to reenter politics and business. Thomas’s mental condition continued to deteriorate, however, and he soon found himself hopelessly in debt. Compounding his worries was the responsibility to care for his beloved Cherokee, who faced a devastating smallpox epidemic after the war. In March 1867, Thomas was declared insane and placed in a state institution in Raleigh. From then until the end of his life, Thomas lived in and out of mental hospitals. In 1887 Thomas assisted Smithsonian Institution ethnologist James Mooney when he went to Western North Carolina to gather information on the Cherokee. William Holland Thomas died in the state mental hospital in Morganton, Burke County, on May 10, 1893. He is remembered today in the outdoor drama Unto These Hills, and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian displays the battle flag of The Thomas Legion as part of the Cherokee heritage. The Beginnings and Organization William H. Thomas was a state legislator from Jackson County, NC. At the beginning of the Civil War he was fifty-six years old. For many years, Thomas or “Wil Usdi” as he was known by the Cherokee Indians of western North Carolina, had worked to help the Eastern Band of Cherokees (approximately one thousand Cherokee who had escaped removal during the “Trail of Tears” or Indian removals) to remain in their traditional homeland, the Smoky Mountains. By the fall of 1861, Thomas had convinced the Confederate authorities that it would be worthwhile to enlist Cherokees into the army for local defense. He raised a company which mustered at Qualla Town, NC, on April 9, 1862. Company elections were held and Thomas was elected Captain. Thomas was immediately ordered to take his company to East Tennessee. Upon his arrival in Tennessee, Thomas divided his large company of Cherokees into two companies and designated it the “North Carolina Cherokee Battalion.” Thomas was then made a major. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 140 Thomas petitioned Richmond to authorize the raising of additional “Indians and such whites as I may select.” His purpose was to raise a “full battalion” and ultimately a mounted regiment to act as “a guerilla force… for the defense of the Carolinas, Virginia and East Tennessee” in pro-Unionist East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Jefferson Davis, according to Thomas’ writings had agreed to arm and equip such a unit. By the summer of 1862, Thomas had raised a regiment of five companies; three white and two Cherokee. In addition, he formed a new battalion of two white companies commanded by Captain William C. Walker. The people of this mountainous area were sometimes referred to as “highlanders” and as such, the local citizenry began to refer to Thomas units as the “Highland Rangers.” On September 27th, 1862 Thomas was elected Colonel of a new designated regiment of mounted volunteers known officially as the “1st Regiment, Thomas Legion.” The other officers of the regiment were Lieutenant Colonel James R. Love, a veteran of Seven Pines in Virginia and formerly of the 16th North Carolina Infantry and Major William W. Stringfield a young East Tennessean By this time, the regiment numbered approximately 1,100 men divided into ten companies; eight white and two Cherokee. The other unit of “the Legion”, William C. Walker’s battalion held elections on October 1, 1862 and now comprised seven white companies; three of cavalry and four of infantry in all, approximately seven hundred men. In April of 1863 another company of infantry, one company of “miners and sappers” and a unit of artillery, known as “Levi’s Light Battery” was added to Walker’s battalion. The ten companies of Thomas’ Regiment and Walker’s Battalion, including the additions of April 1863 represent the complete organization referred to by historians as “The Thomas Legion.” The average size of the Legion ran between 1500 and 2000 men during this period, now a sizable little army created form the humble beginnings of one company of Cherokee led by their old “white chief.” The Fighting Begins In September of 182, a contingent of the legion was ordered to Powell’s Valley near the Cumberland Gap. Included were the two Cherokee companies, one of which was commanded by Lieutenant John Astooga Stoga, a full-blooded Cherokee. Asttoga Stoga was revered by his men and was the grandson of a great chief. The regimental historian described him as “a perfect specimen of Indian manhood.” On the march, one of the Cherokee companies was “waylaid and bushwhacked.” Asttoga Stoga bravely led a counterattack driving off the Federal soldiers but was mortally wounded in the process. Incensed by the loss of their young leader the men of his company proceeded to commit an act which gained them great notoriety in the Northern newspapers. They scalped a small number, probably three, wounded or dead Union soldiers in a moment of passionate outrage. Cooler heads quickly rushed to control the incident and as a gesture, the grisly trophies were returned to the Union authorities to be buried with their owners. This behavior was Thomas’ greatest fear. All of his life Thomas had worked for the benefit of the Cherokee and to overcome prejudices and stereotypes by the whites. This affair, though minor as far as numbers are concerned, Thomas knew would rekindle old fears and animosity. Upon their return to camp Thomas ordered the white soldiers not to utter a word regarding this incident and strongly chastised the Cherokee commanders for the behavior of their troops. This tactic seems to have worked, as there are no other reported incidents of this type occurring in Thomas’ command. After this engagement Thomas’ men spent the balance of the year guarding the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, a vital link between Virginia and the heartland of the Confederacy. In late 1862, Confederate authorities ordered the three cavalry companies of Walker’s Battalion to join tow other Confederate regiments. At about the same time Thomas with his Cherokee were ordered to Madison County, North Carolina to hunt bushwhackers. The balance of Walker’s Battalion were also ordered to special duty rounding up deserters. Upon Thomas’ return from Madison County, he was met with the news that “his Legion” was now a part of Brigadier General Alfred E. Jackson’s command. Thomas had no problem with the reorganization other than the fact that the legion comprised “all” of Jackson’s Brigade. This confusing command structure was headed for trouble and it wasn’t long before Thomas and Jackson were bitter enemies. Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 141 The situation ultimately got so bad that Jackson had Thomas arrested in June of 1863, charged with “disobedience of orders.” Thomas was sent to Knoxville, Tennessee for trial but Union General Ambrose E. Burnside’s East Tennessee invasion intervened. Confederate General Simone B. Buckner, commander in Knoxville adeptly handled the situation by assigning Thomas and his Cherokees directly to himself. Burnside’s campaign and Buckner’s action seemed to settle the issue, for the moment. With Burnside in East Tennessee the Legion found itself divided with Thomas’ Cherokees on one side of Burnside’s army and Walker’s Battalion and the balance of the 1st Regiment on the other. With Thomas absent from the regiment, the command devolved to Lieutenant Colonel Love. Buckner withdrew and Jackson with a small brigade retreated to Bristol. Tennessee. Burnside ordered a part of his army up the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad and Jackson’s situation soon became desperate. On September 8th, 1863, Jackson sent Walker’s Battalion with approximately two hundred cavalry of the 1st Regiment under Major Stringfield in the direction of Telford’s Station. There they ran into the 100th Ohio Regiment commanded by a Colonel Hayes. The Union regiment was outnumbered and after a short skirmish withdrew to a “blockhouse” at Limestone Station for protection. After a quick review of the situation, Stringfield attacked the blockhouse. The fighting was heavy and the advancing Confederates met “a shower of Minie balls.” The Federals realizing their situation surrendered. The three hundred and fourteen prisoners were immediately placed in boxcars and sent to Richmond. Shortly after this action, General John S. Williams arrived from Virginia with his cavalry and assumed command. Williams command of approximately 1700 men moved to Blue Springs, Tennessee with Burnside’s army just nine miles away at Bull’s Gap. On October 10th, General James M. Shackleford, commander of Burnside’s cavalry attacked Williams. The fighting continued until 5:00 p.m. when Union infantry support arrived and helped drive off the Confederates. When the Confederates withdrew toward Henderson’s Mill, they discovered a rude surprise, as the 5th Indiana Calvary was positioned directly in their path. Caught between two enemy forces the Southerners realized their only two choices were capitulation or to fight their way out. They chose the latter. Major Stringfield recalls what followed: “Our men realized at once that quick and deadly work must be done or we would all be captured. The entire 600 men (Love’s Regiment) at sunrise dashed forward at the enemy in a heavy skirmish line, Love upon the right and I upon the left, with company officers all in place, all cheering and directing their men.” Their efforts were successful and a few days later General Williams wrote an official letter of thanks to the men of the Thomas Legion that included the following: “Such exhibition of valor and soldierly bearing will receive, as it deserves, the ever lasting remembrance of a grateful Country and ever be an object of pride to their General.” The Confederates retreated to Abingdon, Tennessee. General James Longstreet’s advance from Chattanooga to Knoxville took the pressure off of the Legion and they were able to gain a much needed rest for the balance of the year at Carter’s Station. In the meantime, Thomas and his Cherokees had spent the remainder of 1863 chasing bushwhackers in Western North Carolina. Thomas was not all happy with this situation. He urged the Confederate authorities to return the command to him for its initial purpose of local defense. On April 22nd, 1864 his request was approved in Special Order Number 105 and the Legion was ordered to North Carolina. However, due to Union invasions in the Shenandoah Valley the implementation of the order was delayed six months. In the Shenandoah To help confront the Union advance of Union Major General David Hunter and his 16,000 man army the Thomas Legion, now just 500 strong was brigaded with the 34th, 45th and 60th Virginia regiments under Colonel William H. Browne in Brigadier General Gabriel C. Wharton’s Brigade. The Confederate army commanded by Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 142 General William E. Jones met Hunter at Piedmont, Virginia on June 5th. The results were disastrous for the Confederates, Jones was killed and over 1,000 Confederates were taken prisoner. The Confederates fielded fewer than 8,000 men. Confederate Major General Jubal A. Early arrived from the Army of Northern Virginia with his division and took command of the shattered remnants of Jones’ Army. Early rejuvenated the army and began a well-known campaign which retook the Shenandoah and did not stop until it reached the outskirts of Washington, D.C. The Legion participated in all of the battles of the campaign and grew ever smaller due to mounting casualties. Back to North Carolina When the order to return to North Carolina finally arrived, the veterans of the Thomas Legion who marched out of the Shenandoah Valley were fewer than 100 strong. As an explanation to Colonel Love from General Wharton their Division commander on why they were not returned to North Carolina sooner, Wharton stated: “The gallant conduct of your command rendered your efforts to rejoin your command in North Carolina abortive, and the constant refusal to your many applications for transfer is complimentary evidence of the esteem in which you were held, and a grateful acknowledgement of the services you could render.” The Confederate authorities meanwhile had ordered Thomas in North Carolina to raise two additional companies of Cherokees and form an Indian battalion from the four units. Love began to recruit actively upon his return and by April 1, 1865, the Legion reported 1200 men of which 400 were Cherokees. Robert E. Lee would surrender just eight days later a short distance away at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia. The Final Days The Tomas Legion’s final moment of glory came on May 9, 1865, one month after Lee’s surrender when Lieutenant R. T. Conley of Company “F” of Love’s regiment, encountered Lieutenant Colonel W. C. Bartlett’s 2nd North Carolina (Federal) Mounted Infantry at Waynesville, NC. That night Bartlett and his men were surrounded in the town by both the Indian Battalion and Love’s Regiment. The Confederates called for a meeting with Bartlett in the morning of May 10th. The Confederates surrendered to Bartlett realizing further fighting was fruitless. Bartlett was apparently impressed by the Confederate leaders and their escort as his terms allowed the Legion to keep their arms and equipment with a promise that he, Bartlett, and his troops, would leave the area. This final encounter is considered “the last shot” of the Civil War in North Carolina. Sources of Information: Storm in the mountains: Thomas’ Confederate Legion of Cherokee Indians and Mountaineers, Vernon H. Crow Rebel Chief: The Motley Life of Colonel William Holland Thomas, CSA, Paul A. Thompson Confederate Colonel and Cherokee Chief: The Life of William Holland Thomas, Stanley Godbold, Jr. http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/exhibits/civilwar/explore_section4m.html http://cherokeehistory.com/thomasle.html http://www.wcu.edu/library/specialcoll/manuscripts/thomas.htm http://www.smokymountainnews.com/issues/6_01/6_06_01/back_then.html Journeys Through Jackson Summer 2015 143 Inde x Adams 106 Aiken 106 Alexander 113 Allen 104 Alley 104, 105, 106 Allison 104, 119, 129, 132 Allman 120 Anderson 128 Ariton 120 Arwood 112, 127, 128 Ashe 105, 106, 108, 111, 113, 114, 130, 131, 132, 133 Austin 106, 111, 112 Bailey 117 Bales 105 Barker 131 Barnes 105, 112 Barnett 104 Barron 132, 133 Bartlett 142 Bass 115 Battle 105 Beasley 106 Beck 97, 105, 106, 109 112, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 Bell 108 Benfield 105 Bentley 106 Biddix 106 Bigham 117 Bird 106 Bishop 106 Blackwell 114 Blanton 97, 106, 111, 115, 116, 117, 118 Bonsal 116 Boone 115 Bradburn 106 Bradley 106, 107 Brendle 114 Brooks 113, 117, 134 Brown 99, 101, 104, 107, 112, 114 Browne 141 Bryson 105, 106, 108, 109, 111, 113, 122, 125, 127, 128, 140, 132 Buchanan 104, 106, 108, 109, 112, 113, 120, 127, 129, 131, 132, 133 Buckner 140 Bumgarner 105, 128, 129 Burgess 125 Burl 113 Burns 117 Burnside 140, 141 Burrell 114 Butler 117, 118 Byerly 112 Cabe 111, 114, 127, 128, 130, 131, 132,133 Cagle 111, 112, 127, 128 Calhoun 122 Campbell 106 Candler 127 Cannon 106 Carroll 105 Cartwright 123 Cathey 107, 108, 109 Chambers 130 Chambliss 103 Childers 106 Christian 105 Clayton 106, 122, 130 Clouse 134 Cochran 105 Coffee 116 Cogdill 106, 122 Coggins 106 Conley 142 Conner 120 Connor 113 Cook 101, 103, 108 Cooksey 105 Cooper 105, 134 Cope 120 122, 129 Cordon 111 Coward 104, 109, 127 Cox 105, 115, 129, 130 Crabtree 116 Crawford 106, 112, 121, 127 Crisp 104, 107 Crout 111 Crow 142 Cunningham 106 Cuthburson 130 Dalton 112 Dameron 116 Daniels 128 Davis 106, 119, 127, 128, 130, 140 Deitz 106, 109, 110, 112, 128, 129, 130 Dewese 127 Dier 113 Dillard 100, 105, 106, 107, 112 Dillard 127, 129 Dills 105, 107, 134 Divelbiss 104 Dorsey 104, 105 Dyre 106 Early 127, 128, 130, 139, 142 Edwards 112 Elders 106, 113 Enloe 1