We will mail them a beautiful gift certificate along with our latest newsletter. Kathy graduated from the University of Alabama and has her Masters in Nutrition from UAB. Donations can be mailed to: WHS, P O Box 464, Camden, AL 36726 or contact our Treasurer, Mary Margaret Kyser for more details. 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. 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. We encourage you to attend this special exhibition that runs until April 10, 2022 at the MMFA. Various games were played and prizes offered in the contests, which included running races, broad jump, musical chair and guessing games. 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. Her family was dominated by her grandfather, King George V who was the first British Monarch to exemplify the majesty of the ordinary man. My grandmothers brother, Hunter McDuffie, married Bess Matthews in 1933 and sadly died in 1941. I send you a young boll and one of the destructive worms, that you may see their mode of operation. The officers elected for the year 1921-1922 were: Mrs. B.W. 1820-?, Eliza E. 1822-1858, Samuel 1826-1908, Charity Ellen 1829-1914. In 1909 there were 20 families in the hills. It will be the perfect way to start our Tour Weekend! I am interested in hearing more about your society. Please help us make the Tour a great success by volunteering! And Mr. Smiths many esoteric interests and insights allow for a myriad of inclusions such as ornamented aviaries, sheep pastures, walled gardens, fruit orchards, kitchen herb gardens, container gardens, stumperies, rare rose collections, wildflower and pollinator fields, apiaries, ponds, and architecturally appropriate built structures and follies. Please plan on attending our next meeting, Sunday afternoon, February 20th, at 2:00 pm at the Female Institute. Clothing was sent to foreign countries after the War. They plan to return in 2022 to not only perform evening concerts, but also do events for our schools as well. 1851.) The will was disputed when John Giddeon Horn died in 1858. On Thursday afternoon, May 5th, members and guests of the WHS enjoyed hearing from former WHS President and local historian, Erskine Don Donald. My 3x great grandmother, Maggie, was married to Junious Harris. 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. B.B. melanie.andress.3, Our family doctor, we loved him. Mrs. Jones was a lifelong member of the Camden Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Family stories tell me Ida may have died from birth complications or fever. 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. We toured Furman first, and Mr. Donald pointed out many of the homes and gave us some history about the area. The home was named Rosemary by Mr. Cades wife, Mary, not for roses or her own name, but for the fragrant herb. Children born to Kedar and Martha Hawthorne: Brig. I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season with family and friends. As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,670 people living in the county. Photo, Print, Drawing Felix Tait Plantation, County Road 23, Camden, Wilcox County, AL Photos from Survey HABS AL-138 About this Item. A son, Dan McCall (who was born at Yellow Bluff landing), lived at Thomasville, Ala. One son, John McCall brought his father to visit the cemetery several years ago. (1 of 99) Jake Peavy's Southern Falls Plantation in Wilcox, AL (2 of 99) . Tho the Duke stood second to the crown, he and the Duchess had no permanent home, for known as the Industrial Prince, he travelled throughout the realm and they lived mostly out of suitcases. Everyone has been so welcoming to us. Many were wealthy slaveholders and planters. Ha. Approximately seven issues will constitute the current school years publication. We also enjoy attending auctions that feature antiques and unusual items. It was organized by the Decorative Arts of the Gulf South Project highlighting their best finds from the last ten years of documenting objects in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. 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. In a letter to his father on March 4, 1919, he states that he has recently arrived at Base Hospital 69 at St. Nogaire in the middle of the coast of France. The letter is at the end of the article in its entirety, and it is this writers firm belief that this experience would undoubtedly have an effect on not only his medical practice when he came home, but also his devotion and dedication to the establishment of the hospital that would bear his name long after his death in 1975. And welcome to new member Jeri Jones of Commerce City, Colorado! He accepted no compensation for this, which was also noted in his letter of commendation. There were many of this family but none of the extended family, so I just shared those that might be the most relevant. Harpist, Hannah, has been named the Principal Harpist of the Sarasota Symphony Orchestra, the oldest continuing orchestra in Florida. The other bedroom has two sets of bunks and sleeps four people. Valet parking will be provided. FORKS OF CYPRESS PLANTATION. I know you wrote that your parents actually own the old Bloxom house (which is so amazing to me). If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Lady Carnarvons visit and the 2023 WHS Tour of Homes in lovely Pine Apple please contact us at wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. After enlisting in the Confederate Army, he was commissioned as Assistant Surgeon and assigned to field hospital duty; captured at Gettysburg; imprisoned two months in Fort McHenry; escaped; two-month furlough; transferred to Fort Gaines; prisoner about two months at Fort Gaines and New Orleans; paroled at Selma at end of war and settled in Furman. - Alabama -- Wilcox County -- Camden Notes . M.F. They must have worked all day on that Tuesday and probably the next day too, trimming trees, cleaning it up for our arrival. Our October meeting was held on Sunday afternoon, October 9th at Rosemary Plantation in the Millers Ferry area of Wilcox County near Camden. On Sunday afternoon, September 18th, members and guests of the WHS enjoyed hearing from Dr. Ashley A. Dumas, Associate Professor of Anthropology at The University of West Alabama. The Miller Law Office restoration is almost complete. All public schools in the county are operated by the Wilcox County School District[14] and include Camden School of Arts and Technology and Wilcox Central Academy. One of our young men, who is on the carpet says that in every one hundred letters written by the fair sex, 99 of them have postscripts, are written on the margins and across the lines. We met at our church in Birmingham. He has been preaching for 49 years, pastored in Wilcox and Monroe counties, moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1923, organized the New Hope Bapt. Flouting the wishes of his elected government and pursuing personal enthusiasm with no regard for the reaction of the nation as a whole, Kind Edward VIII wanted to be himself on his own terms which was impossible. We also love receiving comments on our posts on social media. Registration will be at Furman Methodist Church both Friday and Saturday. His wife Mary lived there almost until her death in 1962. 3037 Odena Rd S., and 2013 County Rd 45/Old Sylacauga Hwy, Sylacauga. The three teachers offered the school for next year. 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. I am looking for contact info for Snow Hill Institute. I looked at Laura and said, SOLD. Nearly 0.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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. Quite a number of worthy young people were helped by this scholarship. 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. Frank Cade, Sgt. Also on tour is the original Alabama Baptist Newspaper building first published in 1843. The Hawthornes have a long history with Wilcox County. The Club encouraged the planting of trees and shrubs on private property. Heather N., Georgia. He married Miss Lucy Gaines of Lower Peach Tree. He was a lawyer and judge and married first to Martha Fluker Hill and second to Sarah Frierson. On Sunday afternoon, November 14th, a large crowd of members and guests of the WHS gathered at the historical Wilcox Female Institute in Camden to hear Jeff Mansell, Lead Historian, of the Natchez National Historical Park in Natchez, Mississippi. In addition, we are continuing to explore grant options to help us raise the needed funds to complete this important project. I come through the line of his son named Seneca Bloxom. Lifetime dues are $300 for a couple and $250 for single. Owner in 1937 - Mrs. F. L. Cade. As the church grew, other deacons that served the church included Dec. Howard Mahan, Dec. Moses Suggs, Sr., Dec. Zelvis Hines, Dec. Leeguster Arnold, Dec. Edwards, Dec. Blackmon, and Dec. Tommy Arnold. Any help will be appreciated. I would love to come next year for the tour. We will release the dates as soon as they are available. She was married to Jake Till. In 1890 he was elected a member of the House of Representatives from Wilcox County; and in June, 1892, he was appointed by Gov. Knight presiding. Included were committee members names and various advertisements. Lady Carnarvon will share a glass of champagne and conversation at historic Wakefield Plantation, with Royal Guests prior to Friday Evenings Welcome Reception. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. N.O. Old Matthew's Place - State Route 28, located 1 mile south of Miller's Ferry near Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. You will have time before or after your shift to see the other homes on Tour and you will be given the information about your assigned home in advance so you will know what to share with our guests. Margaret Jane Gaston of Belleville, Conecuh County, Alabama passed away on September 28, 2022. Dont forget! Pieces of History tell the story of early 19th century Southerners and what they moved with them, purchased, made, and used while they made homes and lives and includes pieces of furniture and stories from Wilcox County. . S.D. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is the final stop of the Pieces of History Exhibition that includes furniture and stories from right here in Wilcox County! 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. Honors and awards were presented by W.J. Watson, President; Mrs. J.A. The racial makeup of the county was 71.90% Black or African American, 27.51% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Paul as he was known in the county, was the son of Dr. Thomas Warburton Jones, the eldest of the nine Jones children. And welcome to new Life Members Scott Mitchell and Mary Martin of Montgomery! It meant a great deal to me. If you still have questions, please email us wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Mrs. McWilliams attended Montevallo College and the University of Alabama and taught in the Rikard School and Arlington School. Cash must accompany all orders. Their director, Sarah Duggan, has spoken at two of our meetings in recent years. Will be looking forward to attending in March 2023.Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.Sheila Forte Gresham Morrissey, I am looking for any information about the Moseley Place near Bellview in Wilcox County as mentioned in The Slave Narratives. Hon. Roy McIntosh gave the treasurers report. All of the members worked very hard. One of the tiny house cabins is ADA compliant. 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. Questions? In the last few years, he worked on one of his most enjoyable rehabilitations the former St. Marys Church in Camden, Alabama. 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. 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.