As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,670 people living in the county. He joined the Confederacy in Warrington, Florida, Co. D, 3rd Alabama Cavalry, along with a few of the Jenkins family. Owl Creek Plantation Let me take you on a journey. Search USA Alabama Wilcox County Wilcox County . Editors Note: The Story of Yellow Bluff, Alabama Community and Post Office history was first published in the July, 1958 issue of The Bama Postmaster. Jerry. If you know of anyone I can call, please let me know. Isaiah Posey. 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. In 1989 Watson Jones of Camden purchased the 2,000-acre plantation from the Frank Cade estate. 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. The great green forest giant has come alive and now wherever he spreads his arms, other man-made giants of saw, and plane, and lathe have arisen. It was demolished in 1939. I have five grandchildren ages 4 to 13. I got my Bachelors in Business Management and shortly thereafter re-joined the family business where I stayed for the next twenty-five years. The 408 square foot cabins, sleep 4-6 people and rent for $125.00 per day and $700.00 weekly. No relationships are given for the people in the household. In wanting this, I trust the reader will not think the writer selfish, in leaving out other roads. Cabin 22 is one bedroom with two queen beds, a full bath, kitchen, and living room. Adams Vice President, H.C. DuBose Cashier. [1] Its county seat is Camden. During the years of the Civil War there were a number of families at the river landing and out in the hills about two miles away. This little church in the wildwood was established in 1828 with my ancestors joining in the 1830s and each October we gather for an annual homecoming celebration. L. Lynam, Tuscan, AZHello. We have been told that the library would do credit to a town of 10,000 inhabitants. Greenleaves was built in 1854 by Augustus Powell. He brought 18 enslaved blacks with him and established a plantation. We made great strides in 2021 and have big plans this year. I felt the urge to write and tell you how great the WHS is doing. Explore more. 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. I saw the President-elect last night. Registration will be at Furman Methodist Church both Friday and Saturday. Also present were Arthur Grant and Tom Kirkland, architects from Montgomery. We will be happy to review it for a future issue. Thank you for any help you can provide. View Go. Grantees are awarded based on evidence of community support, a key element for large and small organizations enhancing spaces for arts activities., The WHS was awarded a $40,000 construction grant for the restoration of the Wilcox Female Institute. A new community was founded a few miles to the west and named Snow Hill. He passed several years ago. Albert Bloxom moved to Louisiana with his family sometime after the war and after his trip to Brazil. These waterways gave stability to Indian life as remains of their villages, mounds, relics, artifacts and history itself indicate. Questions? In fact, the first courthouse was held in my ancestral great grandfathers home in Old Clarkesville in the early 1800s. 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. In 1985 we moved back to Michigan. This kept up for a number of years, the whole town taking part in it. Thank you all for joining the WHS! When Wiley Watts and Elizabeth Thigpen married in 1868, James Thigpen, Elizabeths father, bought and gave it to her for her wedding dowry. 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. This valuable place will be sold for $6,500 cash, worth $10,000. Lifetime dues are $300 for a couple and $250 for single. The Camden Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church was the venue for the Harvest Arts Harp Quintet on September 26th. It was to meet each Thursday before the fourth Sunday of the month. Trains were delayed Sunday night and Monday on account of damage by heavy rains done to the railroad tracks. WELCOME to new members: from Alabama Daly and Debra Baumhauer, Libby Bruce, Brooks and Elaine Donald of Camden, Michelle McDonald of Pine Apple (by way of California), David and Sally Parker of Montgomery, and Harold and Anna Speir of Selma. bethyoder14, He delivered my mother-in-law when they lived in the cottage. Besides being a ready source of food, the streams were both highways and communication systems for the Indians. RIVERDALE PLANTATION Dallas County, Alabama . We will fulfill as many of your requests as possible. 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. It is a work in progress. One of several contiguous Vaughan family plantations. The Club was proud of it and wanted to be represented. Highclere Castle 2015 Adam Hillier Photography. Did you have the bears, monkeys and Turks, with you Mr. Editor? Miss Bessie Lee Marshall, a charming young lady who has been attending the Wilcox Female Institute, has returned home at Perdue Hill to the regret of her many friends. Annual dues are $30 for a couple, $25 for single. The building on site was built in 1969. The group met again at Moore Academy May 19, 1921. The information about the Wilcox Female Institute at Camden was taken from Mrs. M.E. Look for it to be announced in their July/August Issue. I would love to know how Maggie Seale ended up in Texas and about her family. 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. Our children follow in her footsteps as lovers of books, the theater and music. In addition to the matching fund campaign, we received a $37,500 grant last month from the Alabama Historical Commission to help us restore the Institute! He graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia in 1859. Yet for 70 years the male succession to the throne had seldom seemed more secure. That was the beginning of over a year long restoration of the house. Payment may also be made with PayPal. On April 29, 1921, a group of women who were interested in forming a literary club met at Moore Academy in Pine Apple. And welcome to new member Jeri Jones of Commerce City, Colorado! He died in Marengo County 31 July 1889 but lived in Camden according to the 1870 Census with his wife Margaret McArthur. He was a playboy though and had several affairs with women which King George and Queen Mary tried to ignore, for the prince was the rogue factor in the representative monarchy that thy had so painstakingly molded and which made for constant tension in the family. Below is our photograph taken at Wakefield in Furman during the 2021 Tour of Homes weekend. Carter has enjoyed, in retirement, exploring his Wilcox County connections. If you are interested in gifting a membership to a friend or family member for a birthday or other special occasion let us know. Church are busy getting ready for a Bazaar to be had early in December. Ms. Dolan was also directed to the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Pine Apple where several members of the Bloxom family are buried. He graduated from Moore Academy in 1943. Titles perfect. I have two large folders of documents pertaining to the history of this family but most of it is based in Texas. The new vocational agriculture and home economics building will be located at approximately the same location as the present building. The cast of characters are as follows: Alen Martin, Windsor Stillwell, Mrs. Hawkins, Clarice Mize, Alice Lynn, Edith Pettie, Abe Lynn, Jadie Garrett, Denny ONeal, Young Moore, Tom Rogers, Ollie Stillwell, Sam Rogers, Louis Pierce, John Rogers, Fred Pettie, Harry Rogers, S.E. This time the name New Century Club was selected. It certainly helped that so many of the council members know her from her work on various boards across the State. Driving Tour starts at dusk, Christmas music/candlelight service begins at the church at 6PM. THE ROYAL PACKAGE$400 per personSOLD OUT. Each Christmas a box was sent to Bryces Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Perdue and D. W. Watson are slowly improving. In June, the Club met by invitation with Mrs. Finklea. Built from 184550, known for its extremely elaborate interior plasterwork. 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. Mr. Speir is a native of Furman and attended school in this building. She can be reached at 334.324.9353 or m2kyser54@aol.com. Melton. Hal enjoyed a successful lifelong career in banking and was a pillar of positive influence in his community and beyond. Rosemary, then known simply as The Mathews Place was inherited by nephew Frank Cade in 1897. Rev. Land for Sale. Historic American Buildings Survey, C. & Matthews, P. (1933) Rosemary House & Plantation Store, State Route 28 vicinity, Millers Ferry, Wilcox County, AL. It is an exciting time to live in Wilcox County. Cant wait for the 2022! Over forty tickets have already been sold for this concert.We are thrilled to be hosting another world class concert in Camden stated WHS President Lance Britt. From 1900-1907 he acted as a special expert accountant, and in the latter year was again named examiner of accounts by Gov. Wilcox County Alabama . Rosemary is presently rented to a hunting club. With a membership as large as ours, we can achieve any goal. By Carter Fowlkes. The median income for a household in the county was $16,646, and the median income for a family was $22,200. Mr. J.H. Email us at wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or send via snail mail to P O Box 464, Camden, AL 36726. When the happiness of a future baby became assured, the Duchess decided that she wanted her baby to be born in her parents London home at 17 Bruton Street. Mrs. Seale, the wife of the Methodist preacher, was also an active leader but she left Pine Apple in January. His great, great grandmother Mary Fielding Vaughan Cobb was a sister of Virginia Vaughan Mathews. 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. Nearly 0.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. We look forward to sharing it with all of you. Is RiverBend ever on tour? Thank everyone that has already contributed to this project. Built from 184550 for William S. Mudd, a native of Kentucky. Banks. The Tour this year will include the Purifoy-Lipscomb Home, c 1840; Moore-Burson-Rushing Home, c 1885; Wakefield Plantation, c 1840s; Magnolia Glen the Palmer-Barlow-Britt Home, c 1833; Laura Ann the Watson-Moorer-Tabor Home, c 1860; Rockwood the Cox-Robbins-Kennedy-Snyder Home, c 1855; Deerfield the Perdue-Williams-Estes-Suggs Home, c 1895, Fox Hill, c 1840s and Patience Plantation, c 1841. 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. [3] Geography [ edit] My third great grandfather was John Jared Roach who lived in Camden, Alabama. Miss Rubye held several business positions in Selma and Pine Hill before her marriage and was highly regarded for her business acumen, her insights into human nature, her love, concern, and generosity for all persons, especially children. William Hunt is an overseer. Golden Guests will receive a signed copy of her book Seasons at Highclere as well. Direct descendants of these original settlers have continued to own homes and property in Furman. The county was named after Joseph M. Wilcox, a US Army lieutenant who was killed in Alabama during the Creek War. My grandmother was a wonderful historian and story teller and she was well known for her knowledge of local history. Valet parking will be provided. The name of the club was changed to the Culture Club. They are Jimmie Cook, Johnny Webb, Johnny Ross, and Andy Johnson. The two-story wood-frame house was built between 1832 and 1834 in a vernacular interpretation of Federal style architecture. In addition, you will receive a personalized, signed copy of her book. Shes a Master Gardener, member of the DAR, enjoys classical music, genealogy research and is the cultural leader of our family. Wilcox County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. 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. Lady Carnarvon will personally sign a copy of her latest book Seasons at Highclere. Years later, I finally met Ms. Gaston in Greenville where she and Judy Taylor of the Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society helped me locate the Hawthorne plot in Magnolia Cemetery. It was constructed sometime in the late 1800s. She donated many books to the RML and until only a few months ago was checking out and reading several books a week. Ms. Mary Glen Grant is our volunteer coordinator this year. I am interested in hearing more about your society. 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. Mortises and pegs hold the original structure together. Dr. and Mrs. Watson had also as their guests, Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Denson of Birmingham, and Mr. Cecil Cross of Luverne. Mt. 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. Our home, named Laura Ann, is pictured at the beginning of this article. 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 three teachers offered the school for next year. Kelli was born in 1981 in Michigan. Coy is located in a bend of the Alabama River and is home to several historic plantations. We met at our church in Birmingham. Hartwell Kedar Hawthorne (1842-1863). Nine children survive and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The house was photographed and recorded in the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1936. According to this scrapbook a copy of the deed for the Institute shows that the indenture was made and entered into June 29, 1850, transferring the property from John P. Fairley and his wife Martha Fairley and James A. Tait to L.W. Rev. Lady Carnarvon has been fantastic to work with and is going to be a dynamic addition to the Tour. 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. 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). Grimes, Henry Melton, Jno Miller, J.S. 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. M.F. Master Jodie Hall Jones left after the holidays to enter the Marion Military Institute. Think of all the people who are waiting to see us, where upon Queen Mary had the little girl taken down the back way and sent home in a taxi. Other Hawthorne families moved from Conecuh County in the years to come, including Kedars sibling, Col. Joseph Richard Hawthorne in 1852, who built Hawthorne House in Pine Apple. 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. Rev. Rev. As we approached the house, I noticed that Laura was very interested and knew that we had found our winter home. I enjoy photography and gardening. Daughter Virginia died at age 7 in 1854 and Anna died three weeks later at age 12. Bonner, our efficient circuit clerk, was visiting relatives on Oak Hill last week. I was born and raised in Selma (4th generation). Part of Mr. Smiths life mission is to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for design and beauty. 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. And welcome to new members Edward and Rebecca McIntosh of Ormond Beach, Florida and Kimberly Purifoy Stout of Little Rock, Arkansas! Motley & U.C. Coordinates: 315906N 871839W / 31.98500N 87.31083W / 31.98500; -87.31083. If you are interested in submitting an article for the newsletter, please let us know! The original part of the house will be put back as close to period as possible and the addition will be updated. Thank you for being a part of this dynamic team! In fact, he seemed to be blazing a new trail for 20th century monarchy to follow. All four were buried in the Joel E. Mathews family cemetery near Cahaba. In addition to green building and material use in his designs, he is a trustee of Winterthur House, a former board member of the Royal Oak Society (of the British National Trust), is a certified fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society, an honorary member of the Garden Club of America, the Honorary President of the Herb Society of America, and a life member of the Livestock Conservancy, Rare Breeds Trust (UK) and the Society for the Preservation of Poultry Antiquities.