Lunch at the Community Center will be catered by The Pecan on Broad. 1820-?, Eliza E. 1822-1858, Samuel 1826-1908, Charity Ellen 1829-1914. The original structure has been shored up and repaired where needed; all piers under the house were replaced. About 36.10% of families and 39.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.40% of those under age 18 and 32.10% of those age 65 or over. 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. Painting in oil was $20.00. He would undoubtedly be absolutely delighted and proud of the community spirit that is surely what kept him here for his medical career. J. and Z. During the pandemic, our family friends from church, the Cawleys, started hosting their daughter, Madelines flute concerts that developed into Harvest Arts. He enlisted in the Jeff Davis Artillery at Selma, Alabama and served through all the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia. I live in northwest Arkansas, and my parents live in southeast Arkansas. Roland Cooper State Park in Camden, Alabama, offers mini cabins that have been popular with Tour of Homes guests for several years. In 1848 a board of citizens made up subscriptions for the construction of the building to be known as The Wilcox County Female Institute. It was built by slave labor and the bricks used throughout were made from the clay in the space now used as the athletic field of Wilcox County High School. The heart pine floors were repaired (there had been some termite damage). On Monday night May 21, this company was visited by Capt. The last extant brick plantation house in Wilcox County, and also one of less than a dozen brick plantation . It will be the perfect way to start our Tour Weekend! 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. In 1845, the Gee brothers sold the plantation to a relative, Mark H. Pettway, and the Pettway family name remains prominent in Wilcox County. There were not enough Methodists left to keep the church going. Mr. D.J. They purchased land in nearby Greenville, Butler County in 1858 to farm. The chocolate pie at intermission was a big hit as well. Laura has joined me on many hunts and has often been the only woman at camp. Address all correspondence to Joe H. Bonner, Oak Hill, Ala. A meteor which flashed across South Alabama may have fallen in Wilcox County, the Pensacola, Fla. THE ROYAL PACKAGE$400 per personSOLD OUT. Built 1835, 1855, 1935. The personnel of the organization stamps it as a success in the beginning. Yet for 70 years the male succession to the throne had seldom seemed more secure. Greensboro organized full strength having 14 men on their waiting list. T. McGehee, From a WHS Facebook and Instagram post for Tombstone Tuesday of Elkanah George Burson, MD (1882-1970), I remember Dr. Burson well. Miss Gaston was the daughter of the late James Allison Gaston and Willie Dent Rumbley Gaston. Make plans now to be here March 24 25, 2023, and to be a volunteer one of the two days as we welcome British Nobility and over 1000 guests to Wilcox County. When the Moorer house came into view it was an Oh wow! moment. In Alabama in 1860 there were 482 farms of 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,359 farms of 500-999 acres. Isaiah Posey. Thank you all so much for all the hard work and forsuch a beautiful weekend not to mention the event of spring 2022. McCarty, Capt. The photo pricing is as follows: 46 $1, 57 $5, 810 $10 and shipping is $5. The officers will be: W.H. By the early 30s life was taking on a pleasantly settled character for the Duke and Duchess of York and their two little daughters. The majority of homes we owned have been at least 100 years old. Hello! Our annual Christmas Open House will be held at historic Wakefield in Furman, Saturday, December 4th from 2:00 pm 4:00 pm. N.P Smith, and Rev. It is the first of what I hope will be a number of travel opportunities for the WHS. What a great time to be a part of the Wilcox Historical Society. We will release the dates as soon as they are available. Rev. Im trying to determine if I am a descendant of the Swene McIntosh, Sr. who is buried in this cemetery and am hopeful that someone in the Wilcox Historical Society may know some information about this cemetery, or the McIntosh family in Wilcox County. Mrs. Pie Malone had a wonderful array of food for all at the reception following the presentation. Our living space is attached to the back of the house. The septic system was replaced when we inadvertently let trucks delivering 32,000 bricks for fireplace and pier repairs crush our septic field. I am writing a book on the July 6, 1863 Battle of Hagerstown, Maryland during the Confederate withdrawal from Gettysburg. The first Wilcox County Hospital Board was formed in 1956, with J. Paul Jones serving as consultant. He bought fabulous jewels for her form Cartier in Paris, and as if that were not enough, to which hurt King George and Queen Mary especially was that many of the jewels that Mrs. Simpson paraded were royal heirlooms from the priceless collection of the Kings mother Queen Alexandra, who bequeathed them to the Prince of Wales to be worn by his future wife. Only in the past few years has the great black oil giant risen from his millions of years of sleep under the skin of our earth and is shaking the southern portion of our state into a reservoir of industrial might. It is almost a level section of the Pursley and Gravel creek hills. Do you have information about a National Geographic article about the courthouse in Camden, AL? However, we can only accommodate a limited number of guests at certain events. There is a collection of old Alabama maps at MapGeeks.org Dues are renewed in January. After her marriage to Dumas, a number of other children were born. My father and his ancestors grew up in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama. Refresh to access this content. Rebuilt1940, burned1964. Prince Arnold, Chairman, Dec. James Suggs, Co-Chairman, Dec. Moses Arnold and Dec. Henry Blackmon. We have been told that the library would do credit to a town of 10,000 inhabitants. Moss Hill (Seale Plantation House), Wilcox County - Encyclopedia of Alabama Wilcox County | Encyclopedia of Alabama Discover the beauty of Pine Apple, Alabama, Saturday, March 25th, 2023, as you explore nine beautiful homes, two historic churches, and its impressive school building, Moore Academy. He was educated in Wilcox County and at the Tennessee University in Knoxville until April 1861 when he entered the Confederate Army. Hank Williams and his band will be here. It was decided to have monthly musical programs through the summer. The Vaughans were natives of, One of the earliest plantation houses with a monumental, Built between 1828 and 1832 for Dr. Alexander W. Mitchell, a native of Virginia. Mason, Joseph George, and their associate stockholders of the Wilcox Female Institute. No one in Wilcox county need to be told what these wonderful waters can do in stomach and kidney troubles and their kindred ills, and in general run down conditions. If you are interested in gifting a membership to a friend or family member for a birthday or other special occasion let us know. My feeling for you as your mother remains the same, and our being parted and the cause of it, grieve me by your words, after all, all my life I have put my country before everything else and simply cant change now., On Friday, December 11, 1936, was the day that Princess Elizabeth formally became heir to the throne, for her father became King by the instrument of abdication which Edward had signed the day before. Wilcox Historical Society Tax Exempt #63-0737652. Furnishings and other items that are still in use from the original church are the ladder back choir chairs and the communion set, with glasses. In the last few years, he worked on one of his most enjoyable rehabilitations the former St. Marys Church in Camden, Alabama. Please continue to help us spread the word about this great matching fund program. But even more important, it provided the awful example that overshadowed the Princesss adolescence and remains a shadow over the royal family to this day, of how not to behave when one is blessed with the sacred trust of monarchy. Public opinion now began to focus upon the little Princess Elizabeth, who was now 10 years old but she was totally unaware of this. The marker states that The towns most notable citizens have included persons such as Elkanah Burson, an attach to General Robert E. Lee and John Purifoy, a member of Company C who later served Alabama as Secretary of State. However, there were two men named John Purifoy from Furman; they were first cousins and about the same age. And welcome to new Life Members Mark and Mary Jane Sherling of Pine Apple, Alabama! Reservations can be made online or by calling the office at 334-682-4838. I have two large folders of documents pertaining to the history of this family but most of it is based in Texas. Page 2 of 3. He sent me his un-published book that traced our family back to the 1500s in Bray, Berkshire, England! Come enjoy fellowship and refreshments! Ray, and one visitor Mrs. Paul Shanks. Lunch locations Saturday, March 26th 11:00 am 2:00 pm will be in Furman at KayBri located at 8654 Freedom Farm Road aka County Road 59 in Furman (across from Bethsaida Baptist Church) and at the Furman Community Center located at 8191 County Road 59 in Furman. This month we are also submitting a $75,000 grant application to the Alabama Historic Commission to help us Raise the Bell. . Cannon, who was a German sympathizer. I have two older girls, Mary Catherine who is married to Travis and Caroline who is married to Byron. With your help we will realize our vision for the Female Institute as a center for history, research, culture, and the arts. My name is Heather, and I am reaching out to ask about the Seale Plantation house (Moss Hill.) The Hawthornes have a long history with Wilcox County. I thought perhaps descendants of Leonidass daughter Alice may have some knowledge of his second wife. She will open Tour Weekend with welcome remarks followed by a traditional Southern Luncheon at historic Wakefield Plantation. These photos are now available for purchase with the proceeds going to the Furman Historical Society for the work the group is doing to preserve its historic structures. As we approached the house, I noticed that Laura was very interested and knew that we had found our winter home. Dr. James Boardman Hawthorne, the prominent Southern Baptist minister, who was born in Wilcox County in 1837. More information coming soon! Collections. The agent kept taking us to properties that did not fit with what we were imagining. 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. She was married to Jake Till. Even the first year of the Club a reading circle was formed and as many books bought as there were members of the club. The bank will open for business in a short while. Carter thanks Brock Jones, who also contributed to this article. Parliamentary laws were stressed. The object of the club was mutual benefit, intellectual culture and community welfare. Hard to say my favorite! Mr. and Mrs. Wm. The next year the committees were formed again and asked to raise another $500.00. I know you wrote that your parents actually own the old Bloxom house (which is so amazing to me). Thank you all for your hard work, time, and investment. 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. From there we will begin a modest update of the Speirs home in Furman. In 1963 a move began to tear the old building down and make way for a modern vocational building. Woodward, former principal of Moore Academy and now director of the Bureau of Educational Research at the University of Alabama. There were 6,183 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km2). What we today call decorative arts or material culture convey their legacies, in many ways speaking more eloquently than the rare written words which survive the centuries. 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. Sources: www.archives.alabama.gov/conoff/purifoy.html and Descendants of John Purifoy Who Were Confederate Soldiers by Francis Marion Purifoy as published 1904 by The Alabama Historical Society. , SONGS FROM AN OPEN WINDOW CONCERT IN CAMDEN. The Wilcox News and Pacificator dated 30 March 1869 showed him having the Township Maps of Wilcox and Monroe Counties, showing all public lands, any person wishing to enter could see him on Saturdays, in Camden, instead of having to go to Montgomery. Family stories tell me Ida may have died from birth complications or fever. Adams Vice President, H.C. DuBose Cashier. Early in his legal career he served as an assistant to the Comptroller of the Currency and as chief of new bank chartering. , The Alabama State Council on the Arts recently awarded twenty-one Fellowship grants totaling $105,000 and ten Arts Facilities grants totaling $267,500 for a total of $372,500 in funding. She traveled on the road one winter as a professional director with Empire Productions of Kansas City. Several of our farmers report caterpillars. It was wonderful to see many of you recently at yet another fantastic Harvest Arts Concert at the Female Institute. The WHS together with The Brittany House Antiques, The Pecan on Broad and The Fox and Hen were sponsors of these very special concerts. During the War refreshments were not served at the Club meetings, but it did not dampen the enthusiasm. In 193738 the Club planted more trees on the highway nearer town. Mrs. Frank Cade who is president of the Wilcox Historical Society presided at the business session. Bryant of Canton. Congratulations, students, on being elected Whos Who and for being honored in this manner by classmates and fellow students. Miss Lucy moved to Birmingham. The speakers included the present owner, Brock Jones and Mason McGowin, a descendant of the Mathews family and Carter Fowlkes, a descendant of the Mathews-Cade family. It is owned by WHS Members, Harold and Virginia Grimes. Also at the reception enjoy music from Tommy Ward. 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. The historic 115-year-old Wilcox Female Institute building in Camden will not be destroyed. The Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10 am 5 pm and will feature ten homes, two churches and other historic sites in Pine Apple! He was born in 1811 and died in 1891. The ladies of the A.R.P. Driving Tour starts at dusk, Christmas music/candlelight service begins at the church at 6PM. Some of the cabins have two bedrooms and can sleep up to six people. What I know so far is that my great-great-great-grandfather Horace Carmichael was living in Pine Hill (source 1880 Census); he was originally born in Dillon, South Carolina and I surmised that he was brought to Pine Hill by the Carmichaels of Dillon; William Carmichael (1817-1888) buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery. The violinist and violist perform with the Nashville Symphony and the cellist just returned from a nationwide Broadway Tour of Oklahoma! John Paul and Camilla had nine children, three of whom would go into practice with their father and continue the tradition after his death in 1903. In the beginning a cultured society was maintained. The information about the Wilcox Female Institute at Camden was taken from Mrs. M.E. Bacon was principal. The Wilcox Historical Society would like to thank Dr. Sylvia Burson-Rushing and Mr. Tom Rushing for once again opening their beautiful home for us. The whole town was proud of the library and helped contribute to its support. The healthcare industry has indeed changed; yet the level of community spirit in Wilcox County proves once again that where there is a will, there is a way. . Four fireplaces were constructed in their original locations. V. Girod, Flora, MS, We were there! It was constructed sometime in the late 1800s. While there I had my lap top out and was looking for available land. It is our plan to open it on Saturday afternoons from 12:00 pm 3:00 pm for self-guided tours. He was also known to many young people in Camden for his bank tours. Hal was a faithful member of the Camden United Methodist Church. See below to listen to one of his recent YouTube videos. We saw Bettys many quilts, then ate a delicious supper there, along with their famous Black Bottom Pie. Until her return to Alabama in 1997, she served in many other ways to help relieve the loads of Sahiwal-based missionaries. This is rather a small enrollment. Hastings in pastor. Cant wait for the 2022! Wilcox County Alabama . Questions? We always look forward to spending time in Camden and building on our friendships. The Furman historic district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia in 1859. You will know by November 15th if we were able to fulfill your ticket request. Camden The Tiger Rag, a school paper published by students of Wilcox County High School, is in full swing with Alan Rogers as editor in chief. After various reports and misunderstandings, the guests depart, all save Alice. The Wilcox Historical Society has been a big part of this positive change. Dry Fork is a historic plantation home located in the Sedan community near Camden, AL. Recently, an aunt of mine unloaded quite a few old family photos to me, which included a beautiful photo of the home in Pine Apple, Alabama. She had no connection to Sturdivant, but Cade donated the portrait in 1960 and Sturdivant uses the portrait to represent antebellum life in the Black Belt. No relationships are given for the people in the household. Adams and his wife, Pauline Davidson Adams on September 7, 1949. I am specifically interested in the second wife of Leonidas. Her first husband was Jack Fisher. Owl Creek Plantation Let me take you on a journey. We will be happy to review it for a future issue. The Senior Class has also been busy electing Favorites for the year. The first spring the Club sponsored Cleanup Day. We have been overwhelmed by the response to our announcement that the Right Honorable Countess of Carnarvon, of Downton Abbeys Highclere Castle will be our Keynote Speaker at the Tour of Homes. Tags: alabama, antebellum, black belt, furman, house, plantation, wilcox county. Being chosen Wittiest are Pug Hayes and Charles Tait. We will mail them a beautiful gift certificate along with our latest newsletter. 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. Laura and I both wanted something small and manageable. Being elected from the girls are Nell Tait, Pug Hayes, Martha Sue Philpott, and Jackie Capell. Jones, county superintendent, Mary Alice Jones received the Good Citizenship Girl award; and Winston Stuart, the Balfour award. There will be shifts, so you will have plenty of time to see the homes on Tour. The towns history began circa 1802 when the first settlers came to the area from South Carolina. The community of Gee's Bend (whose official name is Boykin) is situated in Wilcox County in West Alabama in the bend of the Alabama River. The Club helped sponsor the building of sidewalks from town to school. Of eighty-four recorded landings in the county, many bore names of pioneer families, others of incidents buried in folklore. He has been preaching for 49 years, pastored in Wilcox and Monroe counties, moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1923, organized the New Hope Bapt. Set on the Eastern Side of Wilcox County, Historic Furman, Alabama, is the site of the Wilcox Historical Societys Tour of Homes, Saturday, March 26, 2022. Her parents and younger brother were going west but only got to Claiborne where there was a yellow fever outbreak. It was white and pink-eyed, indicating that it was an albino, and weighed 235 pounds. At the end of the year the $500.00 had been raised but the Club found that that was only half enough. 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. The Tour of Homes is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, March 25-26, 2022. In the early 1800s, the William Snow family settled on a high hill north of present-day Furman, now the site of Old Snow Hill Cemetery. Linking and Miss Wil-Co-Hi are Pat Chestnut and Jackie Capell. Mr. McCall sold his home and moved to Pine Hill. Breakfast will be offered from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. (now Crumptonia). This kept up for a number of years, the whole town taking part in it. We look forward to seeing you soon in Camden! We installed all new plumbing, wiring and HVAC and a front and back porch. There are also 9 RV sites with full hook-up & WIFI, plus excellent cell service. I was born and raised in Selma (4th generation). Please plan on volunteering for a two-hour shift that Saturday. The fence in front of the house is of period design and is made of almost 1,000 pickets! We now live in Furman year-round. We are excited to welcome the Right Honorable Countess of Carnarvon of Downton Abbeys unforgettable Highclere Castle as the Guest Speaker of our 2023 Tour of Homes in Pine Apple! The officers elected for the year 1921-1922 were: Mrs. B.W. There was certainly a mob of people there, and so many soldiers, national guards, etc. On Thursday afternoon, May 5th, members and guests of the WHS enjoyed hearing from former WHS President and local historian, Erskine Don Donald. 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. At 81, he described himself as just an average person yet to the people of Wilcox County he was so much more. I am a grandson of the founder and would appreciate any referrals. Pictured is Dr. Ashley Dumas with WHS members Andy and Kathy Coats examining a fragment of a 16th century horseshoe which is one of the documented artifacts that is leading to the discover of the battle site. Front - Rosemary House Plantation - March 24, 1937, Photographer Alex Bush South End of Hall- March 24, 1937, Photographer Alex Bush Mr. and Mrs. Claude Jones, of Mount Hope, have been visiting relatives in our midst. Ervin Cemetery - Wilcox County, AL John 1806-1870,Frances Jane 1808-?, William 1813-1894, Mary -1819-?, Elizabeth E. Perfect day, beautiful homes, met so many great people. It is very similar to the one pictured in the 1937 HABS photo shown here. Pleasant Ridge - Jon Kohler & Associates His grandfather was Dr. John Paul Jones, who moved to Camden with his family in the 1840s and would eventually marry Camilla Boykin of Tilden (Dallas County) in the 1860s; the first wedding to be performed in the now defunct St. Marys Episcopal Church here in Camden (now a lovely residence, you can drive past it on Clifton St. in town).