Miss Gaston was the daughter of the late James Allison Gaston and Willie Dent Rumbley Gaston. She has been an absolute joy to work with and is looking forward to her first visit to Alabama. Mr. Purifoy stated that Furman gave Greenville one of her best citizens when Dr. Speir came here, and is giving one of the finest boys that ever lived in young Dr. Speir. Carter has enjoyed, in retirement, exploring his Wilcox County connections. He brought 18 enslaved blacks with him and established a plantation. 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. Her grave will be beside that of her husband, Doss O. Dumas, who died March, 1936, at 70. The Reverend George Fontaine lived in the house on the river bank before Mr. McCall, the first postmaster, occupied it. 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. Christmas Concerts in Camden! Mrs. McWilliams attended Montevallo College and the University of Alabama and taught in the Rikard School and Arlington School. Cemetery is located on the Old Ervin Plantation. Madeline and Hannah are coming back and they have added concert dates in Camden to their schedule! His wife Mary lived there almost until her death in 1962. Wilcox County is home to Roland Cooper State Park, Lake Dannelly, and Bridgeport Beach. The Furman historic district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Cadets from Craig Field in Selma were entertained. 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. Seale, Vice President; Miss AdaSue Hawthorne, Secretary; Miss Bertha Adams, Treasurer and Mrs. E.L. Williams, Federation Secretary. Though the towns have disappeared, a few private homes of this era remain intact the Starr, Ervin, Tait, and Harris homes, and the Shook and Beck (now the Darwin) homes in Camden, if Camden might be, and I feel that it can, be classified as a river town. Dennis McIntire, Ph.D., State Registrar, Georgia SocietySons of the American Revolution, Hello, my name is Jerry Siegel, I am a photographer living in Atlanta and Selma. This decision came Wednesday after much discussion at a meeting held in the Wilcox County High School and attended by several hundred persons throughout the county. Marengo County, Alabama . Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Well, I really didnt have any plans as to what Id do after that didnt know whether Id spend the night here or not but decided Id go to the Exchange and maybe run up on somebody from Camden. At the beginning the dues were only $1.00 a year per person. 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. Our children follow in her footsteps as lovers of books, the theater and music. FELIX TAIT PLANTATION. Miss Olivia McArthur and her assistants may well be proud of the success of their undertaking, as it showed work and finished technique in the acting. Moriah Fellowship Baptist Church near Monterey located at the Butler County / Wilcox County lines. Clothing was sent to foreign countries after the War. Their ages ranges from 18 to 64. Without you all, we would not be where we are today. Hard to say my favorite! Built 1842, also known as the Oden-Bledsoe-Kelly Plantation. * All ticket packages include a Tour of Homes Ticket, Saturday, March 25, and a complimentary Southern Breakfast Served at The Brittany House Antiques in Oak Hill, Alabama from 8:30 am 10:00 am Saturday Morning, 3/25. Tickets will be available on eventbrite.com no later than September 1. In addition, we have been able to have plans and renderings prepared for the restoration and expansion of the Female Institute. The Institute will be continued under the management of its founder and present able principal, Mrs. Upson. Do you know if there are any records of the burials in Camden Cemetery? It meant a great deal to me. We visited many old castles and villages. 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. Mr. Dudley graduated from Auburn University in 1949 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Direct descendants of these original settlers have continued to own homes and property in Furman. Landmarks include Trails End, Patience Plantation, Wakefield Plantation, Fox Hill Plantation, Palmer-Barlow-Britt Home, McCondiche-Stabler Home, Purifoy-Lipscomb Home, Perdue-Williams-Estes Home, Watson-Moorer Home, Burson-Rushing Home, Robbins-Kennedy Home, Bethsaida Baptist Church, Furman Methodist Church, and Hopewell Church. 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. J. and Z. There was certainly a mob of people there, and so many soldiers, national guards, etc. 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. Jones. 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They all rest in Live Oak today. Help us grow our membership and take pride in the history of Wilcox County. My 3x great grandmother, Maggie, was married to Junious Harris. I am a grandson of the founder and would appreciate any referrals. Thank you all so much for all the hard work and forsuch a beautiful weekend not to mention the event of spring 2022. Please plan on attending our next meeting, Sunday, October 9th, 2pm at Rosemary in the Millers Ferry area of Wilcox County near Camden. , 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. She can be reached at 334.324.9353 or m2kyser54@aol.com. She is currently working on other grant requests for us as well. THE GOLDEN PACKAGE$300 per person100 tickets available ONLY 10 available as of February 24th! The only Republican to carry the county since 1900 has been Barry Goldwater in 1964 when little to none of the county's black majority had voted for over seven decades and opposition by the voting white minority to Civil Rights meant that national Democrat Lyndon Johnson was not allowed on the ballot. SIGNED BOOK OPTION$50 per bookOnly 100 available. A resident of Ontario, she attended Chaffey College and played the part of St. Agnes in Saroyans The Beautiful People, and that of Mrs. Levi in The Merchant of Yonkers. On Thursday afternoon, May 5th, members and guests of the WHS enjoyed hearing from former WHS President and local historian, Erskine Don Donald. Wilcox County Cities and Towns include Camden, Oak Hill, Pine Apple, Pine Hill, Yellow Bluff. Greek Revival style school building, built 1845 to 1850 as a, This page was last edited on 16 April 2022, at 16:00. 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. Registration will be at Furman Methodist Church both Friday and Saturday. Miss Gaston was a life-long learner and a loyal supporter of local history. I thought perhaps descendants of Leonidass daughter Alice may have some knowledge of his second wife. In addition, we are continuing to explore grant options to help us raise the needed funds to complete this important project. Paul as he was known in the county, was the son of Dr. Thomas Warburton Jones, the eldest of the nine Jones children. And from Athens, Georgia, Peggy Galis and from Four Oaks, California, Margaret Wisnicky. A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2022 TOUR OF HOME SPONSORS, Platinum Sponsors The Pecan on Broad, The Brittany House Antiques, Fox and Hen Camden, Bailey Dunagan Properties & Investments, Laura and Schley Rutherford and John and Zoe Hunter, Silver Sponsors Coast to Coast Hardware Camden, Handiman Building Supply, Garland and Lathrop Smith and Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center, Bronze Sponsors Wilcox Progressive Era, Commissioners Pit Stop, Whitaker Drugs, Camden Jewelry & Gifts, McGraw-Webb Chevrolet, Urban Cookhouse, Holman Insurance, Community Neighbor Bank, Big Daddy Lawler, Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce and Albrittons Florist. What a great time to be a part of the Wilcox Historical Society. The fence in front of the house is of period design and is made of almost 1,000 pickets! Thank you! 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. 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. A large crowd attended the concert sponsored by the WHS. Once this giant is harnessed and put to work, other industries such as McMillan-Bloedel will come and cluster near his great sinews to receive strength of their endeavors. The object of the club was mutual benefit, intellectual culture and community welfare. He went back out to his truck and saw a text on his phone from me that I would be there that Thursday 4 days notice! I returned to banking in 1989 working as a credit analyst and then a mortgage loan officer at Regions Bank in Mobile. Roland Cooper State Park in Camden, Alabama, offers mini cabins that have been popular with Tour of Homes guests for several years. In Marengo County, Dumas and her colleagues have thus far found 52 confirmed pieces of Spanish-made metal, such as horseshoe remnants and iron chisels repurposed from the metal bands that strengthened wooden barrels. It didnt take me any time to find a mighty nice fellow going that way. When you walk through the cemetery you read: McNeil, Tom Nettles, Jordan, Wright, Tyler, Daniels, George Mayton and his wife Elizabeth and small daughter, Martin Dumas, Mrs. Ella Pitts, the daughter of William and Mary Kirven and sister of Oscar Shamburger Kirven (his grave, like a number of others, is unmarked). I am in the very beginnings of researching my family history in Pine Hill, Alabama. They have spent the last eighteen months working on the restoration of Wakefields interior and have brought many original pieces back to their historic home. Before visiting the cemetery, my friend and I visited Camden. I remember asking my grandfather, J.B. Hawthorne (1899-1993), about his family when I was 12 or 13 years old. As previously reported, we received a $40,000 grant from the Alabama Council for the Arts this summer. Hal attended Wilcox County schools and Auburn University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. The personnel of the organization stamps it as a success in the beginning. I hope you will all return the WHS Member Ticket Order Form on the last page of this Newsletter to guarantee your ticket to this years Tour. 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. Please plan to help up on this important day for our organization. On Sunday afternoon, September 19, members of the WHS gathered at the historical Camden Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. 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. Comprising 883 square miles, Wilcox County is part of Alabama's Black Belt and lies in the southwestern part of the state. Nearly 27.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The name of the club was changed to the Culture Club. 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. The Board of Visitors of this institution take pleasure in announcing to the patrons and to the public that the institution, having almost completed five months of the first session, is in a most prosperous and flourishing condition. Gees Bend, Alabama Names Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985, photographer Created / Published 1937 Feb. Headings - United States--Alabama--Wilcox County--Gees Bend Headings Nitrate negatives. Laura and I both wanted something small and manageable. Hon. At that time there were 30 members in the Club. For more information, please contact us at wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Do not let Wilcox County be at the bottom of this list. Front - Rosemary House Plantation - March 24, 1937, Photographer Alex Bush South End of Hall- March 24, 1937, Photographer Alex Bush He was very intelligent and very dignified, always wearing the garb of a preacher of his day, a Prince Albert coat of broadcloth. Discover Choctaw County Alabama farms for sale. She donated many books to the RML and until only a few months ago was checking out and reading several books a week. Woman born as a slave dies at 114, funeral Sunday. Mr. Fowlkes also shared with us portraits of Peter Early Mathews and wife Virginia Vaughan Mathews. He also shared his thoughts on the importance of our Constitution, respect for our Founding Fathers and the importance of teaching true history in our society. The original part of the house will be put back as close to period as possible and the addition will be updated. That it will be the maker and molder of life in Wilcox County for many years to come is a fore-gone conclusion. Virginia lived on alone until her death in 1891. In 1978 she published My Family History and Memoirs for our family after years of genealogy research and the year she died, 1989, she completed a History of Pine Apple Wilcox County, Alabama 1815-1989 with Robert A. Smith, III. We sincerely hope that it can be placed on the National Register of Historic Places for its preservation.. If you still have questions, please email us wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. I am happy to announce the continuation of our Concert Series in 2022! Email us at wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or send via snail mail to P O Box 464, Camden, AL 36726. Here you'll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your Wilcox County ancestors. For a number of years, the Reciprocity meetings were held on the lovely grounds of Dr. and Mrs. H.O. These waterways gave stability to Indian life as remains of their villages, mounds, relics, artifacts and history itself indicate. 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. In his community he served various organizations through the years. 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. My family comes from one of Maggie and Junious daughters, Elliece, who died when she was 66 of a lifelong illness. We encourage you to attend this special exhibition that runs until April 10, 2022 at the MMFA. 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. I have not found a photo of Kedar yet, but I am still looking! Your contributions will go toward the preservation of our historic buildings which he was so passionate about. I am happy to announce that we currently have 346 members in the Wilcox Historical Society! Dues are renewed in January. WHS Members receive a $10 discount on their tickets when you purchase them locally. Thanks! It turned out that our host was also a real estate agent. That opened a whole lot of possibilities. 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. The Club has cooperated with many causes that were not local. The lovely and serene Rosemary Plantation sits near the Alabama River, about 10 miles northwest of Camden. The speaker for the afternoon will be Jeff Mansell of Natchez, Mississippi. Greek Revival plantation house, built for John Robert McDowell in 1855. Joseph Harold Hal Huggins, 69, passed away at his home in Camden on May 10th, 2022 following months of illness. Members from the neighboring towns were invited to attend. Mrs. Williamson was the first Director. With your help we will realize our vision for the Female Institute as a center for history, research, culture, and the arts. They all worked with enthusiasm. Sometimes she would use Dr. Burson, sometimes Dr. Thompson in Pine Apple and sometimes Dr. Paul in Camden. We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season of celebration with family and friends! Circuit Judge Gamble, Probate Judge McLeod of Wilcox and Probate Judge Golson of Butler, Tax Assessor Watts of Wilcox and Tax Collector Calhoun of Butler and others made interesting short talks. She told me to hold on. In 1968 a historical marker was placed in front of this historic and beloved building through the efforts of the Wilcox County Historical Society. 72.5% were Black or African American, 26.8% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% of some other race and 0.4% of two or more races. The Mobile Weekly Advocate (Mobile, Alabama), The Rev. My name is Heather, and I am reaching out to ask about the Seale Plantation house (Moss Hill.) Built 1835, 1855, 1935. Hon. 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 am 69 years old, never had a fight or been in court at anytime. If there is someone I can reach out to for help, I would appreciate your recommendations. Built c. 1855, contributing property to the, 1932 HABS photo of two-story main house built for William Page Molett, a native. Camden, Ala., Oct. 26 The local option election today brought out a big vote in Wilcox county, early hours at the polls showing that the balloting would be heavy. 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. The Institute opened in 1850 with an enrollment of 250 girls, coming from all parts of the state and until 1866 belonged to the board which fostered its erection. All ticket holders will get breakfast at The Brittany House Antiques in Oak Hill Saturday morning from 8:30 10:00. Every house had something unique to offer and inspire us. 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. About This Website. Titles perfect. While here he married Lucy Bailey in 1855. SOLD: 2,365 +/- Acres in Wilcox County Alabama for CALL FOR PRICE. Old Matthew's Place - State Route 28, located 1 mile south of Miller's Ferry near Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. Questions? We will release the dates as soon as they are available. It is the first of what I hope will be a number of travel opportunities for the WHS. The violinist and violist perform with the Nashville Symphony and the cellist just returned from a nationwide Broadway Tour of Oklahoma! 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. The salutatory was given by Rosa Lee Jones and the valedictory by Winston Stuart. We made great strides in 2021 and have big plans this year. I have tried to find this location with no success. I have to thank our Vice President, Garland Smith, for meeting me in Montgomery to help pitch the concept to the Council. I am looking forward to guiding our first WHS Trip to Natchez, Mississippi, the first week of November. 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. I have two older girls, Mary Catherine who is married to Travis and Caroline who is married to Byron. 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. 18 in 1851. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans and utensils. Elizabeth V Wilson is listed in the 1860 census living with William Hunt and his wife in The Western Division, Wilcox Co. Elizabeth is listed as 22 and her sister Ann is 14. They were always cooperative and helped with any thing that they were called upon to do. With a membership as large as ours, we can achieve any goal. Our October meeting was held on Sunday afternoon, October 9th at Rosemary Plantation in the Millers Ferry area of Wilcox County near Camden. We are going to need all of your help! I challenge you to find a way to get involved. Cabins 21-1 and 22 are ADA accessible. Wiley Watts is the great, great grandfather of Harold Watts Grimes. We look forward to seeing you soon in Camden! The Adams originally donated one acre, which encompasses the church building and cemetery. Various games were enjoyed, and an ice course was served. Mr. Sam Grace, of Bells Landing, has been visiting relatives at Oak Hill. Negroes, descendants of former slaves of the Pettway Plantation. Co-sponsored by Senator Lister Hill of Alabama, the Act provided funds to communities with a need for adequate hospitals and the means to sustain them. Old Matthew's Place - State Route 28, located 1 mile south of Miller's Ferry near Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. Dr. and Mrs. P.V. The three teachers offered the school for next year. The more comments, likes and shares also help our posts be viewed by more people. 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. 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. Or if you prefer, please mail dues to: P O Box 464, Camden, AL 36726 and be sure to include your name, mailing address, email address and phone number. Look for it to be announced in their July/August Issue. Maggie, born Margaret Lorena Seale, was the daughter of John Wilson Seale and his wife Gracie Stallings. Knight presiding. 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. M. Carstarphen, Toledo, OH. He accepted no compensation for this, which was also noted in his letter of commendation. A number of my ancestors came to Alabama before the Territory became a state 1815 with James Powers, to 1816 with Richard Warren and James Steen, to 1818 with Robert Anthony Yeldell. 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. Also present were Arthur Grant and Tom Kirkland, architects from Montgomery. There is a renaissance happening in Downtown Camden, historic homes are being bought and restored throughout the county, and members homes are being featured in regional and national publications every year. I felt the urge to write and tell you how great the WHS is doing. 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. Melton. I am proud to support Wilcox County and preserve its history for future generations. It was disputed to the Supreme Court and the 78 enslaved persons were split up; the children drew straws. 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! He even travelled to Eastern and Middle Florida as a Missionary for a time. Hal enjoyed the outdoors including raising cattle, baling hay, and growing timber. Kathy said, Come to Camden, we have a place yall can stay. Sherry said that they liked to have at least 30 people attend. Pictured at the beginning of this article is a photograph of our home in Camden when it was one of the historic homes featured on the WHS Tour of Homes in 2020. After the War he taught school for several years; engaged in farming; and in 1880 he was elected probate judge of Wilcox County, serving until 1886. Family groups included, among others, the Albrittons, Carters, Lees, Palmers, Purifoys, Gulleys, McCondiches, Bursons, Hearsts, Stablers, Powells, and the Simpsons after the Civil War. In fact, he seemed to be blazing a new trail for 20th century monarchy to follow. He saw patients regardless of ability to pay, noting that whether or not it was a dozen eggs or a few dollars, or even a thank you, their treatment was all that mattered. Thank you. Dr. Paul Jones was her great x3 grandfather, which makes Dr. J. Paul Jones her first cousin three times removed. Mrs. E.L. Williamson, Mrs. H.R. Lady Carnarvon has been fantastic to work with and is going to be a dynamic addition to the Tour. B. Dolan, LA. Although he is not buried here, his son, Wherrit D. (Wherry) Lewis is. If you are interested in gifting a membership to a friend or family member for a birthday or other special occasion let us know. Mr. Jeff Mansell, Natchez National Historical Park Historian, Guest Speaker.
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