This year's tour includes nine homes and two historic churches. Comer. Margaret Jane Gaston of Belleville, Conecuh County, Alabama passed away on September 28, 2022. The structure was built by slaves and the bricks used throughout came from the clay in the space now used as the athletic field of the Wilcox County High School. Atkins killed the animal with two loads of buckshot when dogs drove it past his stand. I met you at the tour of homes last month, and I so enjoyed myself. For more information or to get our Sponsorship Form, please go to our website wilcoxhistoricalsociety.org. Captain James Lewis (1730-1780) m Elizabeth Wolfe, Wherrit Dunnam Wherry Lewis (1772-1836) m Elizabeth Jenkins (1790-1873), James Jenkins Lewis (1805-1880) m Melissa Jenkins (1813-1890), Otis F. Lewis (1838-1889) m Lucy Bailey (1838-1924), Joseph Wheeler Lewis (1865-1943) m Lottie Gray (1874-1944), Ted Wheeler Lewis (1906-1978) m Annie Avis Moses (1922-1995), Editors Note: Mrs. Ballew was very generous in donating $200 to the WHS in honor of John Dale. B. Dolan, LA. According to the Wikipedia page "List of Plantations in Alabama," this home was built from 1845-50, and featured elaborate plaster work on its interior. 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. My Wilcox County roots go back to 1824 when Wiley Grimes first appeared in public records for his marriage to his first wife, Elizabeth Coleson. Watson, President; Mrs. J.A. L. Lynam, Tuscan, AZHello. 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. She lived to see the fifth generation of her offspring. B.B. The next year the committees were formed again and asked to raise another $500.00. From a WHS Facebook post highlighting the photos taken by Laura Agee at the 2021 Tour of Homes: Hello. Yellow Bluff, in Wilcox County, Alabama was a river landing on the Alabama River and was named for the steep red or yellow clay bank just below the landing. Wilcox County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Also, siblings Thomas Jefferson Hawthorne and Martha Hawthorne Langham moved to Wilcox County by 1860. Holt, Rev. One signed book comes with the Royal & Golden Packages. McWilliams and family, and Mr. Geo Kyser, attended the Hill-Melton wedding at Pine Apple. Prince Arnold, Chairman, Dec. James Suggs, Co-Chairman, Dec. Moses Arnold and Dec. Henry Blackmon. This . The information about the Wilcox Female Institute at Camden was taken from Mrs. M.E. Our state was still dominated by King Cotton when the giants of coal and iron were aroused from their beds, mined, forged, and cast into the mighty muscles of tens of thousands of lesser giants of mechanized industry. Various colorings, defined, The eight-digit number below each date is the number assigned to each location in the, United Presbyterian Church of North America, National Register of Historic Places in Wilcox County, Alabama, List of National Historic Landmarks in Alabama, National Register of Historic Places listings in Alabama, "National Register of Historic Places: Weekly List Actions", "Office of University Outreach Scholarship Grant Black Belt Environmental Science and Arts Program: 2005 Progress Report", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Wilcox_County,_Alabama&oldid=1083030613. In 2008, that firm merged with Jones Walker. Every time it rained there was a creek running under the house! We regret to learn of the serious illness of Mr. W.R. Alford and Dr. W.M. The Hawthornes have a long history with Wilcox County. The lovely and serene Rosemary Plantation sits near the Alabama River, about 10 miles northwest of Camden. WILCOX COUNTY, ALABAMA. There will be shifts, so you will have plenty of time to see the homes on Tour. Paul was born into a legacy of rural medical care; and served anyone in need for over 50 years. It will be the Harvest Arts Quintet to include three string players, flute, and harp. No relationships are given for the people in the household. The last daughter, Martha, known as Mattie, survived childhood and married Nathaniel Rives Chambliss in 1865, only to die two months after her wedding. ROSEMARY HOUSE PLANTATION. T. McGehee, From a WHS Facebook and Instagram post for Tombstone Tuesday of Elkanah George Burson, MD (1882-1970), I remember Dr. Burson well. Those present were: Mrs. J.S. Rosemary Plantation sits near the Alabama River and was built on the highest land in the river valley. Please see below for lunch menus. This month we are also submitting a $75,000 grant application to the Alabama Historic Commission to help us Raise the Bell. Perfect day, beautiful homes, met so many great people. Queen Mary saw the danger of all of this on one occasion, at Herrods one of Londons most prestigious stores, Queen Mary saw the little princess wriggling and asked if she wanted to go home. In 1919, he volunteered for service during World War I, or as it was known, the Great War. Of eighty-four recorded landings in the county, many bore names of pioneer families, others of incidents buried in folklore. Do you have information about a National Geographic article about the courthouse in Camden, AL? The personnel of the organization stamps it as a success in the beginning. The officers will be: W.H. He personified all that his people felt most comfortable with and set the stage for British Monarchy that has been followed ever since, most notably by his granddaughter, Elizabeth II. The Reverend George Fontaine lived in the house on the river bank before Mr. McCall, the first postmaster, occupied it. Reservations can be made online or by calling the office at 334-682-4838. bethyoder14, He delivered my mother-in-law when they lived in the cottage. I went back to school during the nights and Laura worked days for a company in the accounting department. Mortises and pegs hold the original structure together. Thank you all for your hard work, time, and investment. The early river boats were usually side-wheelers with powerful machinery, often pushed to dangerous and explosive pressures by the heart pine fed into their fire-boxes plus fat-back or pure rosin when a race or delayed schedule demanded maximum speed. 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. Cabin 22 is one bedroom with two queen beds, a full bath, kitchen, and living room. At this meeting it was decided that the program for the first years study should be Civics. We would like to make a correction to the article in our last newsletter regarding the history of Furman and the wording on the Furman National Historic District historical marker that was erected by the Alabama Tourism Department and the Community of Furman in April 2010. We have three children: Elizabeth, 28, Andrew, 26 and Caitlin, 24. He served in the Pacific during WWII in the Navy Seabees. 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. Anna Gayle Fry in her book Memories of Old Cahaba describes the antebellum formal balls held in Cahaba and mentions Mrs. Valet parking will be provided at Wakefield Friday night. After college and nursing training she married Dr. McLean Pitts. The WHS together with The Brittany House Antiques, The Pecan on Broad and The Fox and Hen were sponsors of these very special concerts. Members and guests are welcome! He began his banking career in 1976 with City National Bank in Selma. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Slavery Document, Shell Creek Plantation Estate, Wilcox Co Alabama, 1855 at the best online prices at eBay! Knight spent Sunday in the home of their brother, Dr. Walne Watson of Pine Apple. And because of their stability the Indians here had reached a high degree of civilization before the white man came. Tickets are now available locally in Camden at The Pecan on Broad, Fox and Hen, and in Oak Hill at The Brittany House Antiques. All of the cabins have a full kitchen with a gas range, microwave oven, coffee maker and fridge with an ice maker. And welcome to new Life Members Scott Mitchell and Mary Martin of Montgomery! 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. In 1854-55, according to a handbill of the Institute, instruction in other musical instruments besides piano was offered. Liberty Hall Bed & Breakfast SOLD OUT, 2. Please read all of the following information. Owl Creek Plantation Let me take you on a journey. If you are interested in gifting a membership to a friend or family member for a birthday or other special occasion let us know. Her objective, Frank recalled, was to screen the view out the back of the main hall, consisting of outbuildings and objects she thought detracted from the view. It stood three and a half feet high. GREENVILLE, ALABAMA 30 minutes from Pine Apple, 2. At the beginning the dues were only $1.00 a year per person. In a rehearsal story last week, one of the Valley newspapers in commenting on Miss Sellers part in the play said: One of the top parts is that of Loretta, who changes from decorous maid to tough-talking underworld character when the guests arent around, played by Neita Sellers. In the role, Miss Sellers is playing her second part for VCT. So, I have been doing long distance research all these years with a few trips to Alabama when I can. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,600. As you know, our Tour of Homes in Furman is Saturday, March 26th with a Welcome Reception Friday night, March 25th. Mr. Fowlkes also shared with us portraits of Peter Early Mathews and wife Virginia Vaughan Mathews. Laura and I both wanted something small and manageable. Collections. His designs are an expression of his clients lifestyle and their legacy melding site with living material and improvements to create environments that mature and improve with the seasons. There was not a poor performer in the entire cast, and the wonderful acting made each part a stellar role. A native of Pickens, MS, Jeff currently serves as the lead historian for the Natchez National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service. A string of fundraisers, meetings and eventual partnerships were formed in what could be viewed as a new incarnation of the Hill-Burton act when UAB Health Systems entered into managerial partnerships with J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden, as well as L.V. In the hills of Wilcox County where she was born a slave 114 years ago, Mrs. Ida Dumas will be buried at 1 p.m. Sunday after services at Canaan Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Arlington. Yet for 70 years the male succession to the throne had seldom seemed more secure. Gratifying the public, Elizabeth must learn was not an end in itself and being a royal was a matter of living out a role, not acting it. Your donation is tax deductible. Maybe some will surface one day! I thought perhaps descendants of Leonidass daughter Alice may have some knowledge of his second wife. 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. We made great strides in 2021 and have big plans this year. 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. 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. This kept up for a number of years, the whole town taking part in it. Our annual Christmas Open House will be held at historic Wakefield in Furman, Saturday, December 4th from 2:00 pm 4:00 pm. He enlisted in the Jeff Davis Artillery at Selma, Alabama and served through all the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia. Fast forward to today and I dream of a time we will be closer to Wilcox County so Sam and I can take part in all the various activities. It seems about 6 hours from me here in Georgia, so that would be a nice trip! Following the concert there will be a reception and Art Show at the Female Institute. Free shipping for many products! We have received this award two years in a row. In addition, we have members from throughout the State of Alabama and many other states as well. Considerable cotton and corn is raised in the beat and much attention is given to hog and cattle raising. We have always been drawn to older homes that seem comfortable and in need of a little TLC. Our home, named Laura Ann, is pictured at the beginning of this article. 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. The more comments, likes and shares also help our posts be viewed by more people. EDITORS NOTE: The Washington Bloxom house, circa 1840s, is located on County Road 7 in Pine Apple. . J. Sanders, Mrs. Glen D. Liddell = my grandmother! Congratulations also goes out to WHS members Mitchell and Jennifer Britt whose Huntsville home is featured in the current Christmas issue of Victoria Magazine. Many were wealthy slaveholders and planters. We hope everyone will seize this opportunity to experience an evening of fantastic music including Mozarts Concerto for Flute and Harp. To purchase tickets: eventbrite.com. Reception Guest Speaker, P. Allen Smith begins at 7:00 pm. We are also the proud G Daddy and Marmee of little granddaughters, Lucy Clare Lampkin and Julia Frances Lampkin. S. Bockmiller, Waynesboro, PA. EDITORS NOTE: Shared with Mr. Bockmiller was the following information: Found in the 1830 US Federal Census for Wilcox County was William Williams. Please plan on attending our next meeting, Sunday, October 9th, 2pm at Rosemary in the Millers Ferry area of Wilcox County near Camden. Dr. and Mrs. P.V. 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. The fence in front of the house is of period design and is made of almost 1,000 pickets! These cabins are located within the camping loop. He is cured but may have to go back for inspection in a few months. Built 1835, 1855, 1935. Matheson was elected treasurer of the building fund. I grew up in the little town of Marion Junction, Dallas County, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University Montgomery with a degree in Finance. 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. He was head of the Washington, D.C. law office of Jones Walker, and as a partner in the firms Governmental Relations Practice Group split his time between there and Mobile. They officially moved to Camden in January; though she has long referred to it as her other hometown. W.J. Look for it to be announced in their July/August Issue. One article I found about Kedars preaching style was written in 1917 by W.B. On July 7, 1871 Dr. Miller retired as principal of the Institute. Rosemary is presently rented to a hunting club. Explore more. 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. I hope you are enjoying the summer with family and friends while trying to beat the heat! We are also in the process of renovating the old Hunt House, acquired in 2019 in Furman with the intention of making it an Airbnb. Kathy graduated from the University of Alabama and has her Masters in Nutrition from UAB. There were many of this family but none of the extended family, so I just shared those that might be the most relevant. The county was named after Joseph M. Wilcox, a US Army lieutenant who was killed in Alabama during the Creek War. Geography [ edit] Kimbrough is located at 32.03348N 87.56527W and has an elevation of 92 feet (28 m). In June, the Club met by invitation with Mrs. Finklea. An advocate for his community, friends, customers and church, Hal shared his Christian faith and joy for life through laughter, service and care of others. Many times, his foot went through the motion not hitting the spittle. Her grave will be beside that of her husband, Doss O. Dumas, who died March, 1936, at 70. Thank you to Ms. Billie Gibbs for being the first to volunteer to help this cause. James and I renovated Greenleaves in 2005 and live there part time and in Montgomery part time. FELIX TAIT PLANTATION Wilcox County, Alabama Sources: Wikipedia, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Transactions of the Alabama Historical Society, Vol. A membership committee composed of AdaSue Hawthorne and Bertha Adams was appointed. The Tour of Homes from 10:00 am 5:00 pm. My husband and I together with help from our children, friends and family have recently restored the bungalow and enjoy using it as a guest house and hunting lodge. Entitled Mozart and Friends, this concert marks the return of the Harvest Arts Ensemble to Camden. His name was Willie Morris Henderson and he was living in Georgiana. Jones. All creeks in this section are overflowing. Smith Lumber Company. The brides host of friends regret to see her departure. RIVERDALE PLANTATION Dallas County, Alabama . Restroom locations on Saturday will be at Bethsaida Baptist Church, Furman Methodist Church, KayBri, Little House Moore-Rushing Home (stop #9 behind the house in the boot room) and the Furman School. I am reaching out for assistance. The Royal Package includes: Exclusive, Private Cocktail Party Friday 3/24 5:30 pm 6:30 pm, Welcome Reception, The Highclere Experience Friday 3/24 6:30 pm 9:00 pm, Ticket to Tour of Homes, Pine Apple, AL Saturday 3/25 10:00 am 5:00 pm, Personalized, Signed Copy ofSeasons at Highclere. Thanks are due Mrs. Georgia Jackson for her work in raising the standards and general oversight of the library. My great grandfather, Otis F. Lewis, was born in Wilcox County in 1838. As we approached the house, I noticed that Laura was very interested and knew that we had found our winter home. Mattie Mathews Chambliss portrait as a young lady, hangs in Sturdivant Hall in Selma today. Furman is located about 35 miles from Greenville off I-65, about 40 miles from Selma, and 21 miles from Camden. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Old Matthew's Place - State Route 28, located 1 mile south of Miller's Ferry near Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. Trains were delayed Sunday night and Monday on account of damage by heavy rains done to the railroad tracks. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. The only thing missing is pictures of any of these families. 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. Help us grow our membership and take pride in the history of Wilcox County. In Mobile, he opened a book and stationery store and worked with African American churches. Coordinates: 315906N 871839W / 31.98500N 87.31083W / 31.98500; -87.31083. Samuel was a member of the Wilcox County Revenue Commission and was elected to the state legislature in the 1880s as a representative from Wilcox County. 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. During WPA days the government furnished three workers and since that time there has been a paid Librarian under the supervision of a Club member. Laura has joined me on many hunts and has often been the only woman at camp. People still gather at the cemetery on the second Friday in July each year to cut the bushes and clean off enough so that the graves are visible. It says that she lived in the Caledonia community. Mrs. J.A. Religion and education formed an important part in the community, which brings me up to my subject; the old Wilcox County Female Institute the most beloved building in Wilcox County. Tickets go on sale November 26th. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,600. Find a way to get involved and help us Raise the Bell! Questions? Finally, I would encourage everyone to visit the Pieces of History Exhibition at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. And from Athens, Georgia, Peggy Galis and from Four Oaks, California, Margaret Wisnicky. It was demolished in 1939. LODGING SUGGESTIONS We strongly suggest you make reservations EARLY as lodging options are limited. The exterior has been painted and really looks wonderful. Thanks! There are federal censuses publicly available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (Perry County only), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940. M. Nichols. Linking In Honor of Governor Kay Ivey for the Wilcox Female Institute Restoration Project from the Wilcox County High School Class of 1962 and the Wilcox County High School Class of 1963, In Honor of Arthur Joe Grant from Bud and Penny Selsor, In Honor of Garland Smith from Peggy Heard Galis and Henry and Carolyn Ray, To Be Used for the Wilcox Female Institute Restoration Project from Pippa Nicholson-Kuenn, In Memory of Palmer Hamilton from Mr. and Mrs. Jason Puckett, Mr. Thomas C. McGehee, Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop Smith, The Pecan on Broad Mr. Chris Bailey and Mr. Ryan Dunagan, Mr. and Mrs. George Patton Kyser, Mr. and Mrs. Brock Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peck, and Mr. and Mrs. Schley Rutherford. PTA met at the school house Tuesday, at 4 p.m. with Mrs. M.L. As if that were not enough, our Tour generates thousands of dollars in tax revenue for the county and is a big weekend for our local business owners as well. One year $14.75 was given to cripple children and $49.00 to a polio drive. At that point the Law Office will be ready to open! Wanted: A passable, (not a good) road, from Oak Hill to Allenton Depot. Oh no Granny, she said. Prizes were also given to the Negroes who had the cleanest homes. Church are busy getting ready for a Bazaar to be had early in December. In fact, I think I had about as good a position as anybody; I stood just at the top of that long flight of steps leading up to the capitol and he and Uncle Meek spoke from the front porch, so, you see, I was just in front of them. Catherine G. , Mobile Daily Advertiser (Mobile, Alabama). THE ROYAL PACKAGE$400 per personSOLD OUT. Frank went to Clarke County. We are already looking at options for next year from Charleston to Newport and beyond. Arriving from Texas, we visited the Jenkins Cemetery where many of my relatives are buried, my 2nd, 3rd and even 4th great grandfather, 2nd great grandmothers, uncles, aunts, etc. On the internet I found old church minutes from the Bellville Baptist Church in Conecuh County listing my 3x great-grandparents, Kedar and Martha (Baggett) Hawthorne transcribed by historian Margaret Jane Gaston.
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