The second wife is Elizabeth V Wilson born 1848. . A. Hare of Selma, and Architect, Mr. Arthur Joe Grant of Montgomery, we won the battle with one compromise, that the rear of the structure, which was originally used as a dormitory for girls and an auditorium, be torn away, leaving the main portion. A special THANK YOU to WHS member, Jean Till Styles, for the correction and supporting documentation. Is RiverBend ever on tour? Bacon was principal. Also open was the old Furman Post Office and Furman General Store both of which are currently being restored. The plot deals with Alen Martin, a wealthy business man, who after being written up in The American Magazine, receives two letters and a cablegram. As a result, we have already raised close to $3000 in additional contributions since our September meeting. My ancestral roots are in the Blackbelt of Alabama. Rev. King George V died on January 20th, 1936; his death had taken everyone by surprise even tho he had been in bad health for sometimes. The Sophie is a 2 bedroom (1 queen/1 king) 1 bath with kitchen. Many objects are familiar and have counterparts in our own lives, while others have lost their usefulness or significance in modern societies. I am hoping to find someone locally to look at Probate records in hopes of finding sales and other documents listing the name of the plantation and other information. Historic district containing architectural styles ranging from the various mid-19th century revivals to the, Historic district containing architectural styles ranging from the, African American school founded in 1893 by Dr. William J. Edwards, a graduate of, Plantation house built for Robert Tait in 1855. These cabins are located within the camping loop. Registration on Friday night will be held at the Wilcox Female Institute. Hunters and experts were puzzled over the identity of an animal killed by William Atkins, Alberta, last week during a deer drive on the B. F. Hickss place about three miles from Alberta. Congratulations, students, on being elected Whos Who and for being honored in this manner by classmates and fellow students. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is the final stop of the Pieces of History Exhibition that includes furniture and stories from right here in Wilcox County! I have five grandchildren ages 4 to 13. Our agent reached out to Don Donald and set up a meeting. Knight presiding. Our next meeting will be held on Sunday afternoon, November 14 at 2 oclock at the Wilcox Female Institute in Camden. At this meeting it was decided that the program for the first years study should be Civics. The name of the club was changed to the Culture Club. T. Riley. Churches and other buildings on tour include Friendship Baptist Church, founded 1825 current building, 1948, Pine Apple Methodist Church, founded 1872 current building c. 1890, Moore Academy, founded 1882, current building 1923, Old Barn Museum, c. 1854, Roberts Log Cabin, c. 1860, moved to Pine Apple Town Park in 2008 and Matheson Library, c. 1927. She can be reached at maryglengrant@protonmail.com. Mrs. Bell asked about you. Please plan on attending our next meeting, Sunday, October 9th, 2pm at Rosemary in the Millers Ferry area of Wilcox County near Camden. When the girls entered high school, Laura decided she would remain home. Make plans to attend the 2022 WHS Tour of Homes in Furman on March 26, 2022! Ray, and one visitor Mrs. Paul Shanks. The officers elected for the year 1921-1922 were: Mrs. B.W. I have two older girls, Mary Catherine who is married to Travis and Caroline who is married to Byron. Rosemary is presently rented to a hunting club. It is a major contributing property to the. He has been preaching for 49 years, pastored in Wilcox and Monroe counties, moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1923, organized the New Hope Bapt. Painting in water was $15.00. Mrs. Turberville of Century, Fla., spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Streit last week. I started two businesses in the occupational safety and health industry. I have to thank our Vice President, Garland Smith, for meeting me in Montgomery to help pitch the concept to the Council. Kedar bought land and farmed there while preaching for several years until he moved his young family near Camden in 1833. A wonderful program about travel in the antebellum era by Southern travelers and the objects they acquired on their European journeys was given by Mansell. Frank went to Clarke County. Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Reynolds will be associated with Mrs. Upson. I remember him telling me he was named after his great-uncle, Rev. I am pleased to announce that the Harvest Arts Ensemble is coming back at Christmas! The railroad reached Camden in 1902, bringing in new citizens and putting new life into the old so that much of the town is now new with continued improvements, and very much of the credit for bringing this railroad to Camden is due to the efforts of Hon. He served as pastor at Bethel ARP Church in Oak Hill for thirty-one years. Trains were delayed Sunday night and Monday on account of damage by heavy rains done to the railroad tracks. Being elected from the girls are Nell Tait, Pug Hayes, Martha Sue Philpott, and Jackie Capell. Mathews father, Col. Charles L. Mathews, moved to Alabama from Goose Pond, Georgia soon after Alabama became a state in 1819 with his four sons, and began acquiring land. This month we are also submitting a $75,000 grant application to the Alabama Historic Commission to help us Raise the Bell. He was appointed to the board of directors and served as the president of the new Town-Country United Bank, a position he held until his death. Everyone has been so welcoming to us. Dr. Your potential tax deduction is based on the stated value for goods or services provided. They are Jimmie Cook, Johnny Webb, Johnny Ross, and Andy Johnson. Eschewing fashion, Mr. Smith identifies and sensitively accentuates the natural gifts of the landscape, imparting balance, harmony and beauty in the classic tradition of Palladio, Brown, and Repton. Several of our agriculturalists, who had begun plowing, had to suspend, on account of excessive rains. Mr. Smith is deeply passionate and involved with preservation and conservation efforts. Many dignitaries were present for this occasion which included Mr. Milo Howard who ran interference for us all the way. Holt, Rev. My great, great grandmother Letitia Roberts Grimes, bought the home in 1869, two years after the death of her husband, my great, great grandfather, Wiley Grimes. Frank Cade, Sgt. Rice of Camden. My understanding is that it is on private land, but I would like to visit when Im in Alabama in a couple of weeks. The Club helped sponsor the building of sidewalks from town to school. This award is our second this year. James Otterskin Lewis, of South Carolina (1730-1780) made me want to seek out the Lewis heritage. Valet parking will be provided at Wakefield Friday night. Other Hawthorne families moved from Conecuh County in the years to come, including Kedars sibling, Col. Joseph Richard Hawthorne in 1852, who built Hawthorne House in Pine Apple. That was done by her nephew and co-executor, Sam Fowlkes (the authors great-grandfather) at a cost to her estate of over $1,200 to move the bodies and monuments. SIGNED BOOK OPTION$50 per bookOnly 100 available. He sent me his un-published book that traced our family back to the 1500s in Bray, Berkshire, England! The house was not in great shape but as they say the bones are good. The hand planed walls and the circa 1855 build date were an added bonus. They purchased land in nearby Greenville, Butler County in 1858 to farm. We married right after high school, 1976. One of several contiguous Vaughan family plantations. The Female Institute was once again host to the Harvest Arts Duo on December 17th and 18th. Questions? Dr. Jones served on local, state and national medical societies and boards, and was on the Medical Advisory Board of the Selective Service Committee, for which he was issued a commendation from President Eisenhower in 1957. My direct line hails from Rev. After the 1893 marriage of my great grandfather, William Henry Grimes to Josephine Watts, the home was remodeled adding the three front gables and two front rooms and porches with gingerbread trim. She is going to be a valuable resource moving forward in this process. Every house had something unique to offer and inspire us. Greenleaves was built in 1854 by Augustus Powell. Plans were completed for entertainment and supper Friday night, March 13th. There are two tickets this year. bethyoder14, He delivered my mother-in-law when they lived in the cottage. I enjoy reading, golf, hunting and fishing and spending time in Camden. Lakeside RV & Cabin Rentals is located on the Camden Bypass, 25 minutes from Pine Apple. LODGING SUGGESTIONS We strongly suggest you make reservations EARLY as lodging options are limited. Friday night tickets are available at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/216424109337Saturday night tickets are available at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/214206125287These Concerts will be a wonderful way to celebrate the Christmas Season. My mother was born in East Chapman, Butler County. Horace was a blacksmith and I think he had a son named Horace Carmichael that was employed by the McClure Lumber Company in Wager, Alabama prior to WWI. Furman Alabama Thanks! Speaking of Mr. John Dale, I cannot thank him enough for taking the time to show us this cemetery. They reported seeing a flaming object fall from the sky. Although the church was founded in 1898 and erected with the permission of the owner of the land, the land was officially donated by J.T. During World War II tin cans and old silk were saved for defense work. Do you have any info on who to contact to get access to shoot some photographs? THE GOLDEN PACKAGE$300 per person100 tickets available ONLY 10 available as of February 24th! He was educated in Wilcox County and at the Tennessee University in Knoxville until April 1861 when he entered the Confederate Army. He said he hurried back in the bank and told him They are coming this Thursday.. Being a descendant of Capt. I will be back in the Black Belt next week. Built in 1858 by Peter Matthews. Mr. Fowlkes also shared with us portraits of Peter Early Mathews and wife Virginia Vaughan Mathews. Dont forget! The inscription reads that he was a Volunteer in the war. Lady Carnarvon has been fantastic to work with and is going to be a dynamic addition to the Tour. This is the third consecutive year we have received a grant from the AHC. When the Moorer house came into view it was an Oh wow! moment. Now that the Miller Law Office is nearing completion, we will set our focus on the restoration and improvements to the Wilcox Female Institute. I am specifically interested in the second wife of Leonidas. A membership form is available on our website: WilcoxHistoricalSociety.org. Elliece married Thomas Davison of Nacogdoches, who founded First Federal Savings and Loan bank in 1933 and had two children, Emily June and Thomas Seale Davison. She was the one to ask if you had a question about local history or Hank Williams. We now live in Furman year-round. It was razed in 1939. [3] Geography [ edit] Explore more. It was constructed sometime in the late 1800s. The exterior has been painted and really looks wonderful. As you know, our Tour of Homes in Furman is Saturday, March 26th with a Welcome Reception Friday night, March 25th. Thomasville Public Library, AL Latitude: 31.9295967 Longitude: -87.7380595 County: Clarke Area: Thomasville Elevation: 122 meters - 400 feet A membership committee composed of AdaSue Hawthorne and Bertha Adams was appointed. I forgot to tell you, Im a California boy! In 1930 my father was born and the family lived there until 1931 when they moved next door to Greenleaves. Seale, Vice President; Miss AdaSue Hawthorne, Secretary; Miss Bertha Adams, Treasurer and Mrs. E.L. Williams, Federation Secretary. Miss Rubye who was the first woman in Alabama to be elected county tax collector and the only woman in Wilcox County to be elected to public office, so far, was Wilcox County tax collector for 14 years, 1934-1948, following the death of her husband, William Francis McWilliams, Wilcox County tax collector in 1934. I went back to school during the nights and Laura worked days for a company in the accounting department. Do you have information about a National Geographic article about the courthouse in Camden, AL? I served as president for 3 years. Mr. Burson, an original member of the Wilcox True Blues Company, delivered the Confederacy surrender papers to General Ulysses Grant at Appomattox. Griffin have stores in the beat, and D. J. McCarty, J.B. And welcome to new members Edward and Rebecca McIntosh of Ormond Beach, Florida and Kimberly Purifoy Stout of Little Rock, Arkansas! This party he finds a sarenuous affair, as the other girls keep him from being with Alice Lynn, a young lady from South America who was the subject of the cablegram. Peter died in 1856 at age 39. We met in January, 1974. The name was again changed. Board at the seminary and town $8.00 to $9.00 per month. S.D. He was a man of rather slender build with dark hair and dark whiskers. The home, circa 1856, was built for the Peter Early Mathews family on roughly 2,000 acres of land planted originally in cotton. Sadly, my grandfather was working and couldnt go with the man. Greek Revival style school building, built 1845 to 1850 as a, This page was last edited on 16 April 2022, at 16:00. Cannon, who was a German sympathizer. Miss Rubye held several business positions in Selma and Pine Hill before her marriage and was highly regarded for her business acumen, her insights into human nature, her love, concern, and generosity for all persons, especially children. It was deeded to the State of Alabama in 1908 and became Wilcox County High School. Recommendations from the architects were that adequate escapes, new rest room facilities new heating system and renovating be done on the building and quoted an approximate cost of $19,000 for the work. E.R. The information about the Wilcox Female Institute at Camden was taken from Mrs. M.E. For a few months in 1897 he served as State Deputy Tax Commissioner; and examiner of accounts 1897-1900. Many Baptists moved their membership from Pisgah to Pine Hill. [1] Its county seat is Camden. Cash must accompany all orders. It has one bedroom with two queen beds and has a wheelchair friendly bathroom and shower. The group met again at Moore Academy May 19, 1921. (To be continued in the WHS Winter newsletter.). They were returning to their families in Wilcox County, but only got as far as McWilliams where the parents and brother died.In the 1930s my grandfather met an old-timer at a store in McWilliams who remembered the story and said he could show my grandfather where they were buried beside the road outside of McWilliams. Mr. Miller was an educator, and also an Associate Reformed Presbyterian preacher. The three teachers offered the school for next year. Wilcox Historical Society 2023 Tour of Homes Sponsorship Opportunities, Name placed prominently in the Tour of Homes Brochure, Recognition of your support at the Welcome Reception, 4 Royal Package Tickets to the Tour of Homes $1400 Value, Personalized, Signed Copy of Seasons at Highclere $50 value, Complimentary 1 year membership in the Wilcox Historical Society, Name included in all print/social media Tour Advertising, Name included in the Tour of Homes Brochure, 2 Royal Package Tickets to the Tour of Homes $700 Value, Name included in all print Tour Advertising, 2 Highclere Package Tickets to the Tour of Homes $300 Value, 1 Highclere Package Ticket to the Tour of Homes $150 Value, 2 Tour Package Tickets for the Tour of Homes $100 Value. Free will offerings were taken at various times. EDITORS NOTE: Ms. Grear and her parents were met at Bethsaida Baptist Church by Don and Mary Charles Donald and enjoyed a tour of Furman. Since 2015 I have worked as Marketing Coordinator for Lake Martin Voice Realty, a small real estate firm in the Lake Martin, Alabama area. His oldest, Alexander (pictured above), went to Yale Law School, while his other son, J. Boardman (pictured at left), received a Doctorate in Divinity from Howard College. Now supported by a growing collection of artifacts, Dr. Dumas and the University of West Alabama team are convinced they are within a few miles of finding the site of the town and the infamous battle. McWilliams and family, and Mr. Geo Kyser, attended the Hill-Melton wedding at Pine Apple. Prohibitionists declared themselves entirely satisfied with the morning showing, and predictions as to the prohibition victory ranged from two to one to five to one. Mattie Mathews Chambliss portrait as a young lady, hangs in Sturdivant Hall in Selma today. The lovely and serene Rosemary Plantation sits near the Alabama River, about 10 miles northwest of Camden. To contribute to the cause, send a check made payable to: Wilcox Historical Society, P.O. Christmas Concerts in Camden! All guests, including WHS Members, will register at Furman Methodist Church (across the street from the Post Office) upon arrival either Friday or Saturday to receive their arm band for the weekend. Crumpton, Brother Hawthorn, when he approached the close of the sermon, put on the rousements, closing each sentence and arah. He had a way, in his excitement, of spitting on the floor and wiping it up with his foot. The Wilcox Historical Society has been a big part of this positive change. The home was built circa 1856 by Peter E. Mathews and his wife Virginia on roughly 2,000 acres of land planted originally in cotton. George Fontaine, William Kirven (of Jefferson) who married Mary Lee Shamburger, Walter and Bob Kirk, who were nephews of J.R. Davis, a Mrs. Betty Sheffield, a widow, who had a son, Frank and a daughter Alice. This was later raised to $200.00 a year. Mr. Hearst did not go to Birmingham hospital as was reported. But each of them left their marks in the land and in the culture of the Gulf South. Her grave will be beside that of her husband, Doss O. Dumas, who died March, 1936, at 70. She served two short terms in Pakistan before going there in 1994 to serve on the mission field in a variety of ministries, including teacher at the Nancy Fulwood Hospital School of Nursing, manager and hostess of the Pakistan guest house and part-time homeschool teacher for the children of missionaries. The Pine Apple Bungalow next door to Greenleaves, was built in the early 1920s for my great aunt Lois Grimes and husband Hayden Lewis. I informed Rita, Lauras mom, that I was going to marry their daughter when we graduated. We have five grandchildren ranging in age from 10 to 15. Congratulations also goes out to WHS members Mitchell and Jennifer Britt whose Huntsville home is featured in the current Christmas issue of Victoria Magazine. Although he is not buried here, his son, Wherrit D. (Wherry) Lewis is. The house was placed on the National Register of . Atkins killed the animal with two loads of buckshot when dogs drove it past his stand. The rains and cold weather make a cotton crop a very doubtful proposition. Mr. Dudley graduated from Auburn University in 1949 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon and getting to see the house decorated for Christmas. , Wilcox Historical Society Officers for 2022, Garland Cook Smith, Vice President and Program Chairperson, Martha Grimes Lampkin, Editor and Social Media Manager, The Restoration of the Wilcox Female Institute. [2], Wilcox County was established on December 13, 1819. He was a Methodist preacher who lives in Montgomery and is now chaplain for the State convict department. I would like to know more about the Campbells of Wilcox County, and would like to know when your next meeting is, and may I attend? A membership form is available on our website: WilcoxHistoricalSociety.org. Master Jodie Hall Jones left after the holidays to enter the Marion Military Institute. In 1854-55, according to a handbill of the Institute, instruction in other musical instruments besides piano was offered. They want to help us restore the Female Institute to allow us to expand our arts offerings to the county and region. Also saw C. F. and Warb Primm, Jack Alford, Pettus Randall, the Banks girls, Miss Ruby Duke and her folks, some people from Greenville, and in fact about the first person I saw was Mr. Watt. I was a guest of Miss Kitty Lamkin. The house should be complete sometime late March 2022. She has already reached out to two sources to help us raise the needed funds. , Dont forget! Only one of his four sons was married, Prince Albert, Duke of York. He was a lawyer and judge and married first to Martha Fluker Hill and second to Sarah Frierson. Your arm band is needed for all events! Carter Fowlkes was born in Selma in 1944 and lives in Atlanta. Margaret Jane Gaston of Belleville, Conecuh County, Alabama passed away on September 28, 2022. Hal enjoyed a successful lifelong career in banking and was a pillar of positive influence in his community and beyond. In 1923 a Junior Club was formed. Following marriage and the rearing of three children, she earned a degree in nursing and served as a nurse in Camden and Pensacola, Florida. The Maubilla Indians were the earliest inhabitants of Wilcox County and there is good reason to believe that DeSoto marched through Wilcox on his ruthless way to Maubilla in 1540. The county was named after Joseph M. Wilcox, a US Army lieutenant who was killed in Alabama during the Creek War. I graduated from Livingston University (now known as the University of West Alabama) and played football there. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,600 people, 3,854 households, and 2,284 families residing in the county. Mr. Dudley had been a resident of Huntsville since 1953. Forest Hall,. I have a genealogy book that says John Jared Roach is buried there but I notice his grave is not listed on FindAGrave. By Carter Fowlkes. Church are busy getting ready for a Bazaar to be had early in December. Schedule for construction will be announced as soon as architects can prepare plans which they could not do until the exact site was agreed upon. We sincerely hope that it can be placed on the National Register of Historic Places for its preservation.. It is our plan to expand these special events to allow children from our schools to experience the music during the day before the evening concerts. I was just wondering if yall have any information on John Jared Roach or know of this portrait. When Elizabeth was 6 years old, Miss Crawford, her governess, organized a 6-day school curriculum for her, which included history, geography, Bible reading, with detailed emphasis on physical geography of the Dominions and India. Thanks! Alabama Map Wilcox County shown in red About Alabama Census Records The first federal census taken in Alabama was in 1830. On Sunday afternoon, September 19, members of the WHS gathered at the historical Camden Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. After various reports and misunderstandings, the guests depart, all save Alice. However, we can only accommodate a limited number of guests at certain events. Her grandparents were Camille and Pete Jones. They all worked with enthusiasm. And we would like to also say THANK YOU to John, Betty Kennedy and grandson, Zach Kennedy for their hospitality and work on the Jenkins Cemetery. He enlisted in the Jeff Davis Artillery at Selma, Alabama and served through all the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia. Thank you in advance, M. Pence, Atlanta, GA, Info on descendants of Leonidas Ratcliff and his daughter, Alice Ratcliff Godbold.Is there anyone in this family still living in Wilcox County?
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