The weekend starts for our VIP Guests with Friday nights Cocktail Reception at Wakefield in Furman at 6:00 pm with Guest Speaker P. Allen Smith, renown Landscape Designer, speaking at 7:00. As years went by, people moved. It seemed inconceivable to those who had made such sacrifices during the war, that you, as their king refused a lesser sacrifice. In other cases, furnishings locally crafted sought to mimic the styles of these imported pieces with more rudimentary craftsmanship. Honors and awards were presented by W.J. L. Hall, Alexandra, VA, From a WHS Facebook post from RuralSWAlabama.org of the Hawthorne House in Pine Apple, So much history! The photo pricing is as follows: 46 $1, 57 $5, 810 $10 and shipping is $5. The Miller Law Office restoration is almost complete. 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. Hall recently worked to merge TCNB with United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. Mr. Dudley is survived by his two daughters, and son-in-law, Terry Dudley Lott, Drs. 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. Mr. Clarence B. Jones and bride, formerly Miss Janie Harper, of Rosebud, left on the 5th inst., for their home in the Lone Star State. The Harvest Arts musicians will return Saturday night, December 18th to perform a Christmas concert in Camden. I passed by the mansion and saw it all decorated up for the reception but of course I didnt see any of the folks. This special event will feature wine and hor doeuvres provided by one of our Platinum Sponsors, The Pecan on Broad in Camden, Alabama. 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. For every 100 females, there were 87.20 males. Federal style plantation house, built from 1832 to 1834 for James Asbury Tait by skilled slave artisans. We need your help! Margaret Jane Gaston of Belleville, Conecuh County, Alabama passed away on September 28, 2022. Woodward, former principal of Moore Academy and now director of the Bureau of Educational Research at the University of Alabama. Elizabeth might have been overshadowed in the public eye if her mother had given birth to a son but the arrival of Margaret Rose had the opposite effect. As they say, Genealogy is not a hobby, it is an obsession. I am an active contributor to FindAGrave memorials and have transcribed and published the Friendship Baptist Church of Pine Apple records for the years 1862-1907. At first, I paid but little attention to the cry, supposing and hoping that the planters were unnecessarily alarmed; but hearing so much of the cry, I determined to examine for myself, on doing which I have found the destruction even greater than I was persuaded that it was. We did, and some of our young Caucasians evidently were so much smitten with the show, that they wanted to be clowns and try the trapeze. As you know, our Tour of Homes in Furman is Saturday, March 26th with a Welcome Reception Friday night, March 25th. N.P Smith, and Rev. Smith Lumber Company. 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. All of the doorways are wide enough for wheelchair mobility. The Female Institute was once again host to the Harvest Arts Duo on December 17th and 18th. Kathy and I have been married for 30 years. On Monday night May 21, this company was visited by Capt. The bond between the two clubs was very close. The Senior Class has also been busy electing Favorites for the year. Johnny Ross and Sandra Harvell were chosen Most Popular and Nell Tait and Jimmie Cook Most Intellectual. This is certainly a challenge to our Company and to the men of Wilcox to increase our enrollment and attendance, so we are issuing an appeal to all men of Wilcox County from the age of 17 to 65, regardless of your station in life to fall out, join Wilcox Company, and help us have one of the best companies in the State of Alabama. Homes of the Rivers Bend Tour was a big success with Elizabeth as Tour Coordinator and the WHS tours have grown to one of the largest historical homes tours in Alabama under Lance Britts leadership. Comprising 883 square miles, Wilcox County is part of Alabama's Black Belt and lies in the southwestern part of the state. The homeowners of Pine Apple have been hard at work since the spring preparing their homes for the Tour. 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. I hope you are enjoying the summer with family and friends while trying to beat the heat! Listed as a National Historic Landmark, this house is considered to be an "unusually sophisticated Greek Revival style plantation house". Mr. D.J. The bank will open for business in a short while. 1900's Alabama history WILCOX COUNTY 31 Comments A trip back in time. Miss Sallie Waren took the Primary Grades on a picnic to Schuster Springs on Friday afternoon, where they enjoyed games of different sorts and had ice cream and cake for refreshments. Dr. Ashley A. Dumas will be speaking on The Search for Mabila and Medieval Spaniards in Alabama. Bigger have steam ginneries. I am interested in hearing more about your society. https://www.instagram.com/wilcoxhistoricalsociety/, Churches and other buildings on tour include. Later, as a garden and landscape graduate student in England, his design processes were refined to embrace each sites unique characteristics and the needs of each unique commissioning family. If so, need to put on my calendar and get my daughter there. I discovered family chat websites like GenForum, where I finally met a cousin from Decatur named Judson Hawthorne. 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. Collections. I was wondering if someone at the Wilcox Historical Society could help me with this location.I have found information on the Fox Mill Plantation and wondered if there was some area connection. 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. . 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. Please continue to help us spread the word about this great matching fund program. Built in 1836 for Richard Henry Adams and Anna Carter Harrison, both natives of Virginia. My 3x great grandmother, Maggie, was married to Junious Harris. Between her visit and our nine gracious homeowners, we are going to have a fantastic weekend. I grew up in the little town of Marion Junction, Dallas County, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University Montgomery with a degree in Finance. Patriotism for the king was a personal thing. It is an exciting time to live in Wilcox County. Thank you for being a part of this special organization. K. Geiger, I have my grandmothers Butler County Home Demonstration Club cookbook. The officers will be: W.H. Page 2 of 3. Her family was dominated by her grandfather, King George V who was the first British Monarch to exemplify the majesty of the ordinary man. Now that the Miller Law Office is nearing completion, we will set our focus on the restoration and improvements to the Wilcox Female Institute. The Golden Package includes: Private luncheon and photo opportunity w/ Lady Carnarvon Friday 3/24 11:00 am 1:00pm, Ticket to Tour of Homes, Pine Apple, AL Saturday 3/25-10:00 am-5:00pm. Following a lengthy discussion, the decision to leave the front part of the building containing two classrooms downstairs and two classrooms upstairs, was made. Kandace was born in Germany, 1978, and was seven weeks premature. It is wonderful to have so many of our members homes featured in these publications. S. Beverly. If you are interested in gifting a membership to a friend or family member for a birthday or other special occasion let us know. We have so many reasons to be thankful. For our VIP Guests, the weekend starts with a Welcome Reception Friday Night, March 25, 2022, at 6:00 pm, on the grounds of Historic Wakefield Plantation in Furman. George Fontaine, William Kirven (of Jefferson) who married Mary Lee Shamburger, Walter and Bob Kirk, who were nephews of J.R. Davis, a Mrs. Betty Sheffield, a widow, who had a son, Frank and a daughter Alice. Would you show some of the recipes? -Hotel availability in nearby Greenville Best Western, Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express. Mary Hodo is a native of Selma but her ancestral roots run deep in Wilcox County. This years Tour will feature eight homes and two churches as well as other historical buildings in Furman. THE ROYAL PACKAGE$400 per personSOLD OUT. 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. Various games were enjoyed, and an ice course was served. 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. The two other sons were Joel E. and Thomas M. Mathews. Grimes, Henry Melton, Jno Miller, J.S. Krista Pilkilton, Florence, AL, I came across a relatives WWII US draft card that lists employment at W.M. She clearly remembered when Yankee soldiers came to Wilcox County in the War Between the States and when she was freed along with other slaves. Wilcox County Alabama . The reception will be on Friday night with a guest speaker we hope to announce soon. In the beginning the Club members took turns acting as Librarian. 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. Was just about to come back to Forest Home after the teachers meeting yesterday afternoon when suddenly I decided I wanted to go to Montgomery, so I went. Seale, Vice President; Miss AdaSue Hawthorne, Secretary; Miss Bertha Adams, Treasurer and Mrs. E.L. Williams, Federation Secretary. A portion of these grants in combination with proceeds from the Tour of Homes and private donations have allowed us to restore the interior and exterior of the Miller Law Office. He joined the Confederacy in Warrington, Florida, Co. D, 3rd Alabama Cavalry, along with a few of the Jenkins family. Mrs. Seale, the wife of the Methodist preacher, was also an active leader but she left Pine Apple in January. Annual dues are $30 for a couple, $25 for single. There was certainly a mob of people there, and so many soldiers, national guards, etc. Maybe some will surface one day! Joseph Hawthorne was born in 1805 in North Carolina, but the family had relocated to Wilkinson County, Georgia by 1810. There is so much exciting news to share with you. I truly believe it was the best of the four. Henry Andrews, one of the sons, wrote Ripples of the Alabama, a piano solo much loved by a former generation. We are going to need all of your help! He was quoted as saying that there were many internal differences between the strange beast and any other animal he had ever seen, as well as the differences of external appearance. Always on Reciprocity Day the Club was invited to meet with the Senior Club. She was named Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. In 1968 a historical marker was placed in front of this historic and beloved building through the efforts of the Wilcox County Historical Society. Ha. Mrs. Nettie Booth, nee McBryde, of Glendon, Ala. visited her mother and relatives, at Oak Hill, and on returning, was accompanied by her mother Mrs. L.A. McBryde. From FindaGrave I know that Idas parents are TJ Pritchett (1848-1922) and Alice Pritchett (1859-?). The back roof had holes in it and the floor was rotted. 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. Adams Vice President, H.C. DuBose Cashier. The speaker for the afternoon will be Jeff Mansell of Natchez, Mississippi. We are very excited they are returning to Wilcox County and are pleased to be their concert partner. THE OAKS PLANTATION Colbert County, Alabama . This cabin also has a wheelchair ramp to the main entrance. 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. There is no doubt that Wilcox County was in its pre-pioneer days heavily populated with Indians because of the length of the Alabama River passing through the county and because of the ample systems of creeks flowing into it. A memorial, birthday, anniversary or just a nice way to say thank you can be done in a donation to the Wilcox Historical Society. View Go. 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! His name was Willie Morris Henderson and he was living in Georgiana. Moriah Baptist Church, located on the Wilcox and Butler County border. Your donation is tax deductible. A member of the senior Club always acted as Director. Considerable cotton and corn is raised in the beat and much attention is given to hog and cattle raising. In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.70% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. Reverend Plott Stout was the agent of the board to collect money, and Reverend J.S. Mr. Sam Grace, of Bells Landing, has been visiting relatives at Oak Hill. Laura and I worked together off and on, in the family business in Michigan until 1982 when we left for sunny Florida. The Club was named the Century Club. My husbands grandmother was Rebecca Campbell from Camden. We both have fallen in love with Camden and all the new friends we have. Easily find farms for sale in Choctaw County Alabama at FARMFLIP.com. Will Philpot, who is director of music at Camden Baptist Church, gave a timely devotional message on Thanksgiving using as scripture Psalms 100. We know You will make the 1964 Wil-Co-Hi Annual more attractive. Cemetery is located on the Old Ervin Plantation. The plantation was in the community of Elyton prior to the. This year's tour includes nine homes and two historic churches. Kedar and his wife Martha (Baggett) Hawthorne continued to prosper in the 1830s and 1840s near Camden raising their children and farming. 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. What a treasure. Congratulations to Hannah! 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. Included were committee members names and various advertisements. Knight, Mrs. R.F. The Prince of Wales, David to his family, was Princess Elizabeths favorite uncle and he got great pleasure in indulging her. Youll read them and all about it in the papers, of course. Membership has its privileges they say. They were always cooperative and helped with any thing that they were called upon to do. Mr. Dudley was the son of the late Hugh Joseph Dudley and Frances Donald Dudley Grimes. In her Will she directed that her daughters and husband all be exhumed and reburied with her in Live Oak Cemetery in Selma. Thank you in advance, M. Pence, Atlanta, GA, Info on descendants of Leonidas Ratcliff and his daughter, Alice Ratcliff Godbold.Is there anyone in this family still living in Wilcox County? Currently their schedule includes a full Christmas concert in Camden on Saturday night, December 18th. She and Peter had three daughters. Mr. Speir is a native of Furman and attended school in this building. While here he married Lucy Bailey in 1855. At the present, deacons are Dec. 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. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000", "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections", "Private white academies struggle in changing world", "International Paper Co. plans $27 million maintenance project for Pine Hill mill", "Crews Clearing Site of Golden Dragon Copper Plant in Wilcox Co", Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute, Wilcox County Courthouse Historic District, List of National Historic Landmarks in Alabama, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wilcox_County,_Alabama&oldid=1124417215, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 20:36. She wore the christening robe of cream Brussels lace that had been used for the children of Queen Victoria. Ida Pritchett, buried at Bear Creek Church Cemetery in Caledonia, Wilcox County, is my great grandmother (1883-1907). Our email address is wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or you can text or call Martha Lampkin at 334.296.1076. Wilcox Historical Society 2023 Tour of Homes Sponsorship Opportunities, Name placed prominently in the Tour of Homes Brochure, Recognition of your support at the Welcome Reception, 4 Royal Package Tickets to the Tour of Homes $1400 Value, Personalized, Signed Copy of Seasons at Highclere $50 value, Complimentary 1 year membership in the Wilcox Historical Society, Name included in all print/social media Tour Advertising, Name included in the Tour of Homes Brochure, 2 Royal Package Tickets to the Tour of Homes $700 Value, Name included in all print Tour Advertising, 2 Highclere Package Tickets to the Tour of Homes $300 Value, 1 Highclere Package Ticket to the Tour of Homes $150 Value, 2 Tour Package Tickets for the Tour of Homes $100 Value. It is a work in progress. WELCOME to new members: from Alabama John and Lou Harmon of Pine Apple, Governor Kay Ivey of Montgomery, and Gill and Robyn Deitheim of Birmingham. The maximum strength of any company is 83 men. Sadly, my grandfather was working and couldnt go with the man. If you are interested, please let us know at wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Dr. James Boardman Hawthorne (1837-1910) and Pvt. Coy is located in a bend of the Alabama River and is home to several historic plantations. The WHS Classes of 1962 and 1963 gave a generous contribution to the Female Institute in honor of Governor Kay Ivey last month and others targeted year-end donations that were matched by their employers. My grandmother was a wonderful historian and story teller and she was well known for her knowledge of local history. Neita Sellers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sellers of Upland, Calif., formerly of Camden, has one of the top roles in The Come-On Man presentation of the Valley Community Theatre at Claremont, California. The original building became delipidated and had to be replaced. 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. We are honored she has agreed to join us to share her experiences in restoring and preserving a 300-room castle. If you still have questions, please email us wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. I have two older girls, Mary Catherine who is married to Travis and Caroline who is married to Byron. But since I must confine my talk to matters concerning Wilcox County, I have chosen for my subject that part of our beautiful and ever-lasting stream, the Alabama River, which is responsible for this new development in our county one bound to be profound and far-reaching how it has affected our lives in the past and how it has helped to mold and make us through our many eras of change.
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