The young women had wonderful training in club work. The day was voted a huge success by both teachers and pupils. Please plan on attending our next meeting, Sunday afternoon, February 20th, at 2:00 pm at the Female Institute. I apologize in advance if any of this ends up being incorrectly attributed to the wrong person, but I am going off of the notes on the back of the photos. In 1925 it was decided to erect a library building. Turner connection is magical! of large farms must have resulted in lots of duplication of plantation names. If so, I would appreciate that information or contacts. Mr. James (Jim) McCall was the first postmaster. Approximately seven issues will constitute the current school years publication. I looked at Laura and said, SOLD. You will not want to miss this! Hugh Joseph Dudley, 97, passed away at his home in Huntsville on October 5, 2022. There is, therefore, no discharge in the Christian warfare. Thank you to Ms. Billie Gibbs for being the first to volunteer to help this cause. He served in the Pacific during WWII in the Navy Seabees. I am looking for contact info for Snow Hill Institute. Mr. E.I. Miss Rubye is honored by Wilcox Historical Society. Mr. Miller was an educator, and also an Associate Reformed Presbyterian preacher. R. Bowdoin, Santa Clara, CA. Miss Bessie Lee Marshall, a charming young lady who has been attending the Wilcox Female Institute, has returned home at Perdue Hill to the regret of her many friends. I was attending Riverside Military Academy; she was attending public school. Kathy and I have been married for 30 years. I am 69 years old, never had a fight or been in court at anytime. Lifetime dues are $300 for a couple and $250 for single. E.R. This was the parting of ways. Are there any places I should visit while Im here? Martin have moved to McWilliams to take charge of the hotel, recently erected at that place. Church on Pecan and Live Oak Streets, pastored the Morning Star Baptist Church 4 years, Macedonia Baptist Church, Pensacola, Fla. After 5 years illness I resigned the pastorage and am doing evangelistic work for God and His Christ, teaching Bible school in my home each Wednesday from 8:30-9:30. He was deeply committed to historic preservation. Wilcox Historical Society Tax Exempt #63-0737652. We will be happy to review it for a future issue! Our speakers will be Mason McGowin, a descendant of the Mathews family; Carter Fowlkes, a descendant of the Cade and Mathews families, along with Rosemary owner, Brock Jones. We have received four versions and after discussion and revisions have come up with an exciting product that preserves the original look of the building while making it functional for our current and future needs. B.B. And welcome to new Life Members Mark and Mary Jane Sherling of Pine Apple, Alabama! Also found was reference to the Last Will & Testament of William Williams. We encourage you to attend this special exhibition that runs until April 10, 2022 at the MMFA. It is very similar to the one pictured in the 1937 HABS photo shown here. Comprising 883 square miles, Wilcox County is part of Alabama's Black Belt and lies in the southwestern part of the state. What a great time to be a part of the Wilcox Historical Society. I have not found a photo of Kedar yet, but I am still looking! Part of Mr. Smiths life mission is to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for design and beauty. THE MMFAS DESCRIPTION In the early 19th century, the American South was the destination for the earliest settlers who ventured from the Eastern seaboard to what was then considered to be the west to find land and opportunity. In 1922-23 the new school building of Moore Academy was erected. 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. Many thanks for your gifts and continuing support! There is about 60 acres that is in cultivation that is above high-water mark, all second- and third-years land. J. Paul Jones Hospital was the long-awaited culmination of many years of public-private partnerships and committees arising from the passage of the Hill-Burton Free and Reduced Cost Health Care Act of 1946. Adams and his wife, Pauline Davidson Adams on September 7, 1949. Hal enjoyed a successful lifelong career in banking and was a pillar of positive influence in his community and beyond. Welcome Reception at Wakefield begins at 6:00 pm. 3, 1921, Thomas McAdory Owen, Transcribed by C. Anthony. I have included the photos that I had mentioned. Some of the families were: Dr. Oats, Redden Tyler, several families of Sheffields, Dr. Williams, Alfred and Gus Bright, Mr. Joe Bryan, the Hamp Jordan family, the Griffins or Griffiths (who moved to Texas), J.R. Davis, and his sister, Alice, Rev. RIVERDALE PLANTATION Dallas County, Alabama . Before visiting the cemetery, my friend and I visited Camden. In Montgomery, theshow isexpanded to include loans of furnishings and materials from Alabamas Black Belt and the central Alabama region from the collections of the Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, the Alabama Department of Archives and History, and private lenders. Member, Palmer Clarkson Hamilton, a native of Mobile, Alabama died Friday, October 15, 2021. Registration will be at Furman Methodist Church both Friday and Saturday. Quite a number of worthy young people were helped by this scholarship. With the help of Lance Britt and Brittany House Antiques, we have been slowing furnishing the house. 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. My husband, James and I married in August 1991 in a church my family and I hold dear, the Mt. My specific interest is in the two sisters. This is a nationally known Wilcox County, AL plantation home. It is beautiful! We are keeping the original house as close to period as possible. Registration on Friday night will be held at the Wilcox Female Institute. I am happy to announce that we currently have 346 members in the Wilcox Historical Society! Dr. Jones first served with the British Medical Command, then joined the American Expeditionary Forces in France as a field physician. As a result, we have already raised close to $3000 in additional contributions since our September meeting. He is regularly quoted in national publications and was a regular garden contributor on the Today Show and Good Morning America. In his community he served various organizations through the years. The Wilcox Female Institute was once again host to the Harvest Arts Duo on June 18th. So, is this something you do every year? Help us grow our membership and take pride in the history of Wilcox County. He served as pastor at Bethel ARP Church in Oak Hill for thirty-one years. 3037 Odena Rd S., and 2013 County Rd 45/Old Sylacauga Hwy, Sylacauga. One of several contiguous Vaughan family plantations. He lived there until his death in 1935. The boat is spacious and well-built and completely powered with LP gas, as Mr. Lane says, even to the whistle. These waterways gave stability to Indian life as remains of their villages, mounds, relics, artifacts and history itself indicate. [2], Wilcox County was established on December 13, 1819. THORNHILL PLANTATION Greene County, Alabama . Queen Mary, who was more than an ordinary grandmother set out to play the most active role in the upbringing of Princess Elizabeth and her influence on her life, work and personality was to emulate that of her royal Grandfather. Over two hundred people enjoyed one of their five visits to Wilcox County last year! bethyoder14, He delivered my mother-in-law when they lived in the cottage. Alabama Map Wilcox County shown in red About Alabama Census Records The first federal census taken in Alabama was in 1830. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. Laura worked in our accounting department for many years. For our Royal, Golden, and Highclere Ticket Holders, the weekend starts Friday, March 24th, with our 2023 Guest Speaker, the Right Honorable Countess of Carnarvon of Highclere Castle, site of the hit series Downton Abbey.The Wilcox Historical Society and Lady Carnarvon offer a day full of royal experiences March 24. Miss Gaston was a life-long learner and a loyal supporter of local history. It is said in the History of Conecuh County by Rev. Another reason was that, as part of the Black Belt, Wilcox County was also part of this Cotton Kingdom which shared in a sort of Gone-with-the-Wind glory in ante-bellum days. We know You will make the 1964 Wil-Co-Hi Annual more attractive. A special and exclusive whistle, a sort of trade-mark for each boat, elicited great pride and envy among captains and pilots, while a calliope if the boat were prosperous enough to own one furnished gay tunes for dockings and farewells or any festive occasion. There will be shifts, so you will have plenty of time to see the homes on Tour. Sessions, S.C. McMurphy and A.J. Bravo! What a treasure. h, founded 1872 current building c. 1890, , c. 1860, moved to Pine Apple Town Park in 2008 and, Friday Flashback 1893 Pine Apple's Moore Academy music teachers and students. The Montgomery Advertisers headlines on January 22 read Roosevelt Won by Tumultuous Welcome Here. The headline went on to read Visit Brings Largest Crowd Ever Seen In Streets; Governor Gives Dinner. Rev. Greek Revival style school building, built 1845 to 1850 as a, This page was last edited on 16 April 2022, at 16:00. Roland Cooper and Corp. Jim Richards of the Wilcox County Company. 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. Hartwell Kedar Hawthorne (1842-1863). There are two floor plans available. The regular meetings of the Club began in September 1921. Drawing in pencil and crayon, $12.50. Shipping up and down the river would stop at the floating dock near the house known as Matties Landing. The Millers Ferry dam nearby has changed the configuration of the river at Rosemary, but the area of the landing still exists. Five young men left very early Wednesday morning on a three-day boat trip which will take them to Cahaba and Selma before their return to the Camden landing Friday. Look no further than this 2,172 square foot home sitting on a 30,000sqft lot on the Alabama river! Carter thanks Brock Jones, who also contributed to this article. Major industries in the county include a paper mill operated by International Paper, based in Memphis, Tennessee, on the Alabama River near Pine Hill that employs roughly 400 people, and a copper tubing plant owned by Golden Dragon Copper Group of Xinxiang, China in Sunny South that opened in 2014; it employs approximately 300.[16][17][18]. [1] It was built for James Asbury Tait by two enslaved African Americans, Hezekiah and Elijah. 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. The old Female Institute building was constructed in 1848 when a board of citizens confronted with the problem of education made up subscriptions for the construction of the building. In 1925 trees were planted on the side of the highway between the Pine Apple Depot and the town itself. The New Century Club sponsored the Junior New Century until 1957. The church bell that stands in the tower to this day is the original bell from the old building. The study was taken seriously and each club member gained much knowledge. Those present were: Mrs. J.S. The Club has always felt the responsibility for its maintenance. Most of the Wilcox County towns, including Furman, were settled by Scottish, Irish, and English, however, some of the early settlers of Furman also came from the South Carolina low country and were of French ancestry. A town like a person develops a character uniquely its own and mirrors the character of those who founded and developed it through the years and so it was with Camden, the county seat. I am looking for additional information on the Pritchett family. The year the Club studied Shakespeare the story of the play was given character sketches of the main characters and songs from the play by the music club. Also on tour is the original Alabama Baptist Newspaper building first published in 1843. We worked with Lady Carnarvon to plan a day full of royal experiences on March 24, the day before our Tour in beautiful Pine Apple. Mr. Speir is a native of Furman and attended school in this building. We only meet one night a week for one- and one-half hours, so I am sure that you can give that much time to your county and to your State. He joined the Confederacy in Warrington, Florida, Co. D, 3rd Alabama Cavalry, along with a few of the Jenkins family. Im trying to start an ancestor book. A large crowd attended the concert sponsored by the WHS. This years tour includes nine homes and two historic churches. Carter has enjoyed, in retirement, exploring his Wilcox County connections. On the evening of November 16, 1936, he had dinner with his mother, Queen Mary, and spoke openly to her, for the first time, of his love for Mrs. Simpson. EDITORS NOTE: The Camden Cemetery Association 2014 Camden Cemetery Survey compiled by WHS members, Will Liddell, Jr. and Ruth H. Liddell did not indicate a tombstone for Mr. Roach; only one for his second wife. Join us for the annual Christmas Open House in Furman at Historic Wakefield which will be photographed December 78, for Victoria Magazines 2022 Christmas Issue. Did you have the bears, monkeys and Turks, with you Mr. Editor? The Lewis and Jenkins families buried here, about twenty-four, on Mr. John Dales land are all kin to me, with the exception of probably one. Ornamental needlework $12.50. Mr. D.J. S.D. & Prudence A. Williams. The septic system was replaced when we inadvertently let trucks delivering 32,000 bricks for fireplace and pier repairs crush our septic field. Such as Bennett plantation near Catherine and Prairie Bluff; Diamond Plantation near Dallas County possibly; Taylor/Craig slave owners in Dallas County; and records for Freedman schools, Miller institute, In Wilcox County. Free shipping for many products! For more information, email wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call 334.296.1076. Help us grow our membership and take pride in the history of Wilcox County. Although he is not buried here, his son, Wherrit D. (Wherry) Lewis is. Will Philpot, who is director of music at Camden Baptist Church, gave a timely devotional message on Thanksgiving using as scripture Psalms 100. Thanks! Tom Paul from Grove Hill was the last pastor. This was later raised to $200.00 a year. SOLD: 2,365 +/- Acres in Wilcox County Alabama for CALL FOR PRICE. I am now fully satisfied that the planters in this region will not realize the one-half of their expectation but a week ago. He was from a grand tradition of physicians that included his grandfather, father and two uncles in a longstanding practice of rural medicine that is seemingly unparalleled in todays terms. Preston, J.B. Three years had passed since the splendid Duke of Yorks wedding in Westminster Abbey to Elizabeth Bowes Lyon in 1924. If you are interested in submitting an article for the newsletter, please let us know! The name was again changed. Miss Gaston was the daughter of the late James Allison Gaston and Willie Dent Rumbley Gaston. From two great meetings and a fabulous Harvest Arts Concert to receiving another big grant and announcing Lady Carnarvons visit, we are making a big impact in Wilcox County. She will open Tour Weekend with welcome remarks followed by a traditional Southern Luncheon at historic Wakefield Plantation. Cemetery is located on the Old Ervin Plantation. Andrew Church was first a Methodist church. Beautiful homes were built and large plantations established, many of which are still owned and maintained by descendants of the original owners. Names in my family include Lynam, Linam, Ptomey, Blankenship, Melton, Kyser, and Compton. Miss Olivia McArthur entertained the high school department Friday evening from 7:30 until 11 oclock. Wilcox County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. It will go in that location in the Law Office. On Saturday, December 3rd from 3 5PM, members of the Wilcox Historical Society and guests are invited to the annual Christmas Open House at Magnolia Glen the Palmer-Barlow-Britt Home in Furman. Most of the photos and information on these photos was annotated by my great Aunt (Emilys daughter), who I think did a lot of guessing. I send you a young boll and one of the destructive worms, that you may see their mode of operation. We cannot thank them enough for their support. 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. J. Paul Jones Board remains comprised of local residents, and there has even been an expansion in the form of the J. Paul Jones Rural Health Outpatient Clinic. Magnificently restored historic antebellum house situated on approximately 19 stately acres, known as 'Pleasant Ridge' and offered Turn-key. I was at first alarmed at his antics, afterwards amused.. 400 sq. I stumbled on it recently driving around and shooting photos in the area. Alabama Millers Ferry Wilcox County, 1933. In the homes of the wealthy, these furnishings were often shipped great distances, from Eastern seaboard cities such as Boston or Philadelphia, through the ports of Mobile or New Orleans, making their way by ship over sea and river to rooms in Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana. Linking names of plantations in this County with the names of the large holders on this list should not be a difficult research task, but it is beyond the scope of this transcription. Mr. Hamilton served on a variety of federal, state, local and volunteer boards throughout his career and worked tirelessly to support The Episcopal Church, both locally and nationally. I will be back in the Black Belt next week. If you know of anyone I can call, please let me know. I challenge you to find a way to get involved. From a WHS Facebook post sharing a photo and information about the Whats Cooking in Wilcox County cookbook published in 1947 by the Wilcox County Home Demonstration Club. Cocktail Attire Required. If you are interested in submitting an article for the newsletter, please let us know! This comedy, entitled All Because of a Maid was under the direction of Miss Olivia McArthur, the principal, assisted by her faculty, Mrs. Maggie McArthur and Miss Sallie Ethel Waren and by Prof. Edwin Hart, of Camden, several of whose pupils sang selections during the intermission. Email us at wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or send via snail mail to P O Box 464, Camden, AL 36726. All tickets holders will be provided breakfast Saturday Morning at The Brittany House Antiques in Oak Hill. Our wedding reception was held at Greenleaves in Pine Apple and I know my grandparents are pleased that we continue to enjoy time in the family home to this day. Federal style plantation house, built from 1832 to 1834 for James Asbury Tait by skilled slave artisans. Mrs. McWilliams attended Montevallo College and the University of Alabama and taught in the Rikard School and Arlington School. (Click here for a link to our WHS Winter 2022 newsletter for history of Rosemary Plantation and the Mathews family.). They plan to return on Saturday, September 24th. Throughout the years, it has been featured in numerous national magazines and books concerning the architecture or history of the antebellum Alabama Black Belt. Please contact Mary Glen Grant to volunteer. 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. Several outbuildings now at, Built in stages from 1832 through the 1850s. The county was named after Joseph M. Wilcox, a US Army lieutenant who was killed in Alabama during the Creek War. The whisky men had practically given up the fight by noon, admitting that it was only a question of how great the prohibition majority would be. B. F. Riley that Kedar had baptized more than 4,500 believers in his useful career that spanned 50 years. After the dinner, which consisted of barbecued meats, Brunswick stew, pickles, sliced tomatoes, salads, cold drinks and cake, all deliciously prepared, and served picnic style, Dr. Speir called on a number of guests for talks. W.J. Before his fathers death, tho the Prince of Wales closest friends were talking about the possibility of him renouncing his right of succession in favor of his younger brother, the Duke of York. Tags: alabama, antebellum, black belt, furman, house, plantation, wilcox county. They all rest in Live Oak today. Now began the bitterness over Wallis Simpson, a twice married woman, which divided the British royal family well into the reign of Queen Elizabeth II for feelings began to harden as he began parading his relationship with her in the autumn of 1934. King George was greatly worried as he spent long hours of the last September of his life discussing the problems of his son with the Archbishop of Canterbury. Thank you for being a part of this dynamic team! Hon. Gen. Alexander Travis Hawthorne (1825-1899), Martha Ann Hawthorne (1829-1913), Mary Ann Hawthorne (1833-1926), Maj. Adoniram Judson Hawthorne (1834-1877) my line, Rev. He has been preaching for 49 years, pastored in Wilcox and Monroe counties, moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1923, organized the New Hope Bapt. My third great grandfather was John Jared Roach who lived in Camden, Alabama.
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