James and I are the proud parents of two children, Harold Brooks Lampkin, MD married to Margo Edwards Lampkin and Virginia Frances Ginny Lampkin Morgan, OD married to Jake Morgan. Members and guests are welcome! The hills now show little signs of any people who ever lived there. I strongly suggest you get your tickets early as the Friday Night Reception is on track to sell out. From FindaGrave I know that Idas parents are TJ Pritchett (1848-1922) and Alice Pritchett (1859-?). SIGNED BOOK OPTION$50 per bookOnly 100 available. I am related to the Bloxoms and they lived in Pine Apple in the 1800s. Capell House Bed & Breakfast SOLD OUT, 3. Ticket sales online have been quite strong thus far with a majority of tickets sold being our Friday/Saturday VIP Ticket. The old Wilcox Female Institute building still stands and is in constant use as part of the Camden public school plant. It was constructed sometime in the late 1800s. [3] Geography [ edit] In later years, the church service was led by Rev. She did have a large flower garden too, plus roses that lined both sides of the driveway for more than a mile. Her grandparents were Camille and Pete Jones. The 408 square foot cabins, sleep 4-6 people and rent for $125.00 per day and $700.00 weekly. The young women had wonderful training in club work. 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? She can be reached at 334.324.9353 or m2kyser54@aol.com. She can be reached at 334.324.9353 or m2kyser54@aol.com. We need your help! It has been in existence for 123 years and is still in the original location. I feel so fortunate to be the owner of. 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. Rebuilt1940, burned1964. Nearly 0.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. We are already looking at options for next year from Charleston to Newport and beyond. 4. Various moneymaking schemes were used. With permission of the AGS, it is included in this issue of our newsletter. From a WHS Facebook post shared from Lee Peacock Wilcox County Alabama News Flashback for October 13, 2021 featuring a photo of Martha and John Lamkin and Mr. Lamkins obituary, Albert Blochs obituary along with news from Pine Hill, Bellview, Camden and Allenton: I treasure each of these posts with sneaks into past residents in Wilcox County! 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. After college and nursing training she married Dr. McLean Pitts. It has sold goods made by the blind each year and contributed to other scholarships. 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. Being greatly influenced by my grandmothers love of family, history and research I have spent years researching my fathers family lines of the Grimes, Watts, Donald, Yeldell, Roberts, Thigpen and others as well as my mothers family lines of Lamkin, Hamilton, Williams, Majors and others. A new community was founded a few miles to the west and named Snow Hill. Valet parking will be provided. 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. His name was Willie Morris Henderson and he was living in Georgiana. We both have fallen in love with Camden and all the new friends we have. Seale read the constitution and by-laws. The name was again changed. 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. Tickets go on sale November 26th. B. Dolan, LA. 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. Virginia was the oldest child of Martha Hatcher and Fielding Vaughan of Cambridge, Dallas County, Alabama. Several of their men were unable to come on account of serving on a jury. THE TOUR PACKAGE$50 per personONLY 200 available as of February 24th! TOGETHER we can Raise the Bell at the Wilcox Female Institute! 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. Hall recently worked to merge TCNB with United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. I am finding precious little on this individual. In the establishment of the library, we thank all the members but especially Mrs. Matheson for her interest and leadership. Down through the years the great objective of the Club was the establishment and sponsorship of the community library. Mt. M.F. Robert Lee Hawthorne of Camden was the next postmaster. Built 1835, rare intact plantation complex. Perfect day, beautiful homes, met so many great people. Matheson was elected treasurer of the building fund. , Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter Fall2022, Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter Summer2022, Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter Winter2022, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/216424109337, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/214206125287, Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter Fall2021. Perdue and D. W. Watson are slowly improving. Mrs. Seale, the wife of the Methodist preacher, was also an active leader but she left Pine Apple in January. We are currently planning a concert in April/May and one in July as well. In June, the Club met by invitation with Mrs. Finklea. Historic district, centered on the Wilcox County Courthouse, that features a wide variety of 19th and early 20th century architectural styles. For more information, email wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call 334.296.1076. Through the years the members have taken this objective seriously. Thank you. I was at first alarmed at his antics, afterwards amused.. Many thanks for your gifts and continuing support! I dont know a date for the article, possibly 1940s, 50s or 60s. At that point the Law Office will be ready to open! David Boykin, Forestville, MD, We are looking for a contractor to help with some repairs at Snow Hill Institute. Many dignitaries were present for this occasion which included Mr. Milo Howard who ran interference for us all the way. Email wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com . 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. Attendance at the meetings was good. The more comments, likes and shares also help our posts be viewed by more people. I live in Savannah Georgia and grew up in Panama City Florida. All of the cabins have a full kitchen with a gas range, microwave oven, coffee maker and fridge with an ice maker. So, the place was owned and occupied by the same family for 131 years. Up until two years ago I rented Garland Cook Smiths house across from their home on Clifton Street (the Sterrett-McWilliams Home, c. 0.6% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). Directly across the river from Camden, and southeast of Selma, Gee's Bend has one road into the community. Mr. and Mrs. Wyeth Speir and Mr. and Mrs. Will Faison had prepared a barbecue dinner, which was served under the moss-covered cedar trees in the large pasture. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted February 24, 2023. Mr. E.I. Her first husband was Jack Fisher. The maximum strength of any company is 83 men. 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. Tickets are now available locally in Camden at The Pecan on Broad, Fox and Hen, and in Oak Hill at The Brittany House Antiques. It was constructed for James Asbury [] With a membership as large as ours, we can achieve any goal. He has been preaching for 49 years, pastored in Wilcox and Monroe counties, moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1923, organized the New Hope Bapt. 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. They are living under primitive conditions on the plantation. 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. The two other sons were Joel E. and Thomas M. Mathews. 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. Mr. Fowlkes also shared with us portraits of Peter Early Mathews and wife Virginia Vaughan Mathews. The Club has cooperated with many causes that were not local. There are a variety of ways you can help us restore the Female Institute. Thanks! I looked at Laura and said, SOLD. She will open Tour Weekend with welcome remarks followed by a traditional Southern Luncheon at historic Wakefield Plantation. Pieces of History tells the story of these people and what they moved with them, purchased, made, and used while they made homes and lives. Geography [ edit] Kimbrough is located at 32.03348N 87.56527W and has an elevation of 92 feet (28 m). Many thanks to Martha Lampkin for getting us in touch with John Dale. She can be reached at maryglengrant@protonmail.com. Kedar was a staunch supporter of the Temperance Movement and was the chaplain of Wilcox Temple of Honor, No. 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. Comer. His great, great grandmother Mary Fielding Vaughan Cobb was a sister of Virginia Vaughan Mathews. I would love to come next year for the tour. We will do our best to offer other options in the event certain tickets sell out. Albert Bloxom moved to Louisiana with his family sometime after the war and after his trip to Brazil. Thank you for any information! Paul was born into a legacy of rural medical care; and served anyone in need for over 50 years. 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. His sister, Mrs. M.L. A fence is maintained around the cemetery. When we sold the business in 2017, we had over one hundred employees. He joined the Confederacy in Warrington, Florida, Co. D, 3rd Alabama Cavalry, along with a few of the Jenkins family. Note: Kedar named all his sons after Baptist ministers. The historic 115-year-old Wilcox Female Institute building in Camden will not be destroyed. Besides being a ready source of food, the streams were both highways and communication systems for the Indians. Cocktail Attire Required. 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. 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. Ray, and one visitor Mrs. Paul Shanks. It was razed during the 21st century. Built in 1858 by Peter Matthews. The officers will be: W.H. Also at the reception enjoy music from Tommy Ward. Gen. Alexander Travis Hawthorne (1825-1899), Martha Ann Hawthorne (1829-1913), Mary Ann Hawthorne (1833-1926), Maj. Adoniram Judson Hawthorne (1834-1877) my line, Rev. Williams, Mrs. W.G. We have received four versions and after discussion and revisions have come up with an exciting product that preserves the original look of the building while making it functional for our current and future needs. So far, Nuff has learned that: Taking the reign of Mr. It features a one-story. His wife Mary lived there almost until her death in 1962. This company is made up of merchants, bankers, Judges, ministers, lawyers, farmers, laborers, and people from all walks of life, bound together with one common aim. All tickets holders will be provided breakfast Saturday Morning at The Brittany House Antiques in Oak Hill. As guests arrived and during the ball, photographs were taken by the talented Laura Agee of Agee Images + Film. Mr. John Cunningham and Mrs. Barlow were on the excursion train which had a long delay at Foshee on the return trip. The plantation was in the community of Elyton prior to the. We made great strides in 2021 and have big plans this year. Prince Arnold, Chairman, Dec. James Suggs, Co-Chairman, Dec. Moses Arnold and Dec. Henry Blackmon. The Hawthorne House, also known as the Col. J. R. Hawthorne House, is a historic plantation house located in east Wilcox County in the community of Pi Learn more Horn-Jones-Sadler Law Office at Camden, AL (c. 1846) She will share her experiences preserving her home Highclere Castle with a visual presentation followed by a question and answer session with Lady Carnarvon. Photo, Print, Drawing Felix Tait Plantation, County Road 23, Camden, Wilcox County, AL Photos from Survey HABS AL-138 About this Item. Knight spent Sunday in the home of their brother, Dr. Walne Watson of Pine Apple. Tuckers home. Several graves have been marked in recent years. Fast forward to today and I dream of a time we will be closer to Wilcox County so Sam and I can take part in all the various activities. 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. King George V died on January 20th, 1936; his death had taken everyone by surprise even tho he had been in bad health for sometimes. Laura and I both wanted something small and manageable. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon and getting to see the house decorated for Christmas. This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Alabama that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, or are otherwise significant for their history, association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design. Wilcox County Cities and Towns include Camden, Oak Hill, Pine Apple, Pine Hill, Yellow Bluff. 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. , SONGS FROM AN OPEN WINDOW CONCERT IN CAMDEN. His wife of 58 years, Bobbie LaGrone Dudley preceded him in death. It seems about 6 hours from me here in Georgia, so that would be a nice trip! Paul as he was known in the county, was the son of Dr. Thomas Warburton Jones, the eldest of the nine Jones children. They officially moved to Camden in January; though she has long referred to it as her other hometown. We purchased the home from Kathryn and Tim Hicks. THORNHILL PLANTATION Greene County, Alabama . We have so many reasons to be thankful. And Uncle Meek as mentioned in the letter was Governor Benjamin Meek Miller from Camden Alabama governor from 1931-1935. Lunch at the Furman School and KayBri from 11:00 am 2:00 pm. Fontaine was my husbands grandfather. Sessions was our US State Senator from Alabama from 1997 2017 and the 84th US Attorney General from 2017 2018. The Harvest Arts ensemble consisted of three, female musicians: cellist Mary Grace Bender, harpist Hannah Cope and flutist Madeline Cawley. J. Paul Jones Hospital was the long-awaited culmination of many years of public-private partnerships and committees arising from the passage of the Hill-Burton Free and Reduced Cost Health Care Act of 1946. 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. ROSEMARY HOUSE PLANTATION. We talked about finding a small place in Alabama but did not really pursue that idea. I am hopefully going to visit Wilcox County between Nov 13-18, 2021. Prohibitionists declared themselves entirely satisfied with the morning showing, and predictions as to the prohibition victory ranged from two to one to five to one. Houses are being painted, floors refinished, drapes are being made, and furniture purchased to ensure that our guests see Pine Apple at its best. The award from the Arts Council gets us closer to breaking ground on the project. There were twenty-four members that first year. 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. This program continues to support adaptive re-use of spaces, revitalizing neighborhoods. It certainly helped that so many of the council members know her from her work on various boards across the State. She is buried in New Brockton, AL. Cabin 21-1 is one bedroom with one queen bed, a full bath, kitchen, and living room. Here and nearby are the residences of Messrs. W.P. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Jeff Mansell from the Natchez National Historic Park. A membership form is available on our website: WilcoxHistoricalSociety.org. Front - Rosemary House Plantation - March 24, 1937, Photographer Alex Bush South End of Hall- March 24, 1937, Photographer Alex Bush Rev. 4, By Thomas McAdory Owens, 1904, History of Alabama, Vol. The Brittany House Antiques in Oak Hill donated this roll top desk (pictured above, left) to the Miller Law Office. Sessions, D.J. It is in Montgomery until April 10th. Lady Carnarvon will personally sign a copy of her latest book Seasons at Highclere. He is a TEDx speaker and the founder of the Heritage Poultry Conservancy. Plans were completed for entertainment and supper Friday night, March 13th. Wakefield was the site of our annual Christmas Open House Saturday, December 4th. 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. Registration will be at Furman Methodist Church both Friday and Saturday. Also saw C. F. and Warb Primm, Jack Alford, Pettus Randall, the Banks girls, Miss Ruby Duke and her folks, some people from Greenville, and in fact about the first person I saw was Mr. Watt. She divided them into five committees and asked each committee to raise $100.00. 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. The bank will open for business in a short while. It is almost a level section of the Pursley and Gravel creek hills. At this meeting Mrs. J.A. Please plan on attending our next meeting, Sunday afternoon, February 20th, at 2:00 pm at the Female Institute. We do hope our guests consider becoming a Wilcox Historical Society member and help us preserve the history of Wilcox County, Alabama. The Mt. At the present, deacons are Dec. Gift memberships are now available! Once again, the people of Wilcox County showed their commitment to the community. We are honored she has agreed to join us to share her experiences in restoring and preserving a 300-room castle. The Sophie is a 2 bedroom (1 queen/1 king) 1 bath with kitchen. If you are interested in gifting a membership to a friend or family member for a birthday or other special occasion let us know. 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. Through the addition of the auditorium wing to the existing building, the goal of our project is to create a space where the WHS can offer performing arts programming to Wilcox County residents. Thomasville Public Library, AL Latitude: 31.9295967 Longitude: -87.7380595 County: Clarke Area: Thomasville Elevation: 122 meters - 400 feet Hal enjoyed a successful lifelong career in banking and was a pillar of positive influence in his community and beyond. He moved out into the hills. I returned to banking in 1989 working as a credit analyst and then a mortgage loan officer at Regions Bank in Mobile. Dues are renewed in January. To date, we have already sold over $10,000 in tickets to this years Tour. We are currently working on our meeting schedule and speakers for the fall as well as the 2023 Tour of Homes in Pine Apple, March 25, and its Guest Speaker. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,600. Discover Choctaw County Alabama farms for sale. 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. The invocation was given by the Reverend Robert Glass, pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church. I enjoy photography and gardening. First, as a direct result of us sponsoring the Harvest Arts Concerts at the Female Institute, the Alabama State Council on the Arts has awarded us a $40,000 grant to help us Raise the Bell! Instruction in harp was $80.00 and in all other instruments $12.50. Kedar made sure his children received the best education. From there we will begin a modest update of the Speirs home in Furman. Without you all, we would not be where we are today. Its a wonderful time for sure! Miss Rubye is honored by Wilcox Historical Society. There is 450 acres cleared and under a good fence, and in a high state of cultivation, and will produce from 25 to 50 bushels of corn and from 1000 to 1500 pounds seed cotton to the acre. Mr. D.J. Thinking about other great things happening in our state set me to thinking that, by whatever names we may call them, giants are walking in our land. Built 1855, also known as the Tait-Ervin House. In 1854-55, according to a handbill of the Institute, instruction in other musical instruments besides piano was offered. Free shipping for many products! They plan to return on Saturday, September 24th. The next year the committees were formed again and asked to raise another $500.00. L. Lynam, Tuscan, AZHello. Would you show some of the recipes? The violinist and violist perform with the Nashville Symphony and the cellist just returned from a nationwide Broadway Tour of Oklahoma! Henry Andrews, one of the sons, wrote Ripples of the Alabama, a piano solo much loved by a former generation. Spencer, and others. The Maubilla Indians were the earliest inhabitants of Wilcox County and there is good reason to believe that DeSoto marched through Wilcox on his ruthless way to Maubilla in 1540. The towns history began circa 1802 when the first settlers came to the area from South Carolina. It is said in the History of Conecuh County by Rev. The presidents train was to get in at seven so I went up to the capitol grounds early and got me a good place to stand where I could see and hear well. Hannah Cope Johnson and Madeline Cawley amazed us all with classical music selections featuring sounds of what you would enjoy outside your window in summer the sounds of chirping birds, a rippling brook, a lazy breeze, children playing all in this wonderful flute and harp concert. 3, 1921, Thomas McAdory Owen, Transcribed by C. Anthony. I will be back in the Black Belt next week. Judge Purifoy, of Furman, introduced Dr. Philip Speir, who has recently returned to Greenville, after completing medical college and hospital training to join with his father in the practice of medicine here. The WHS hosted a reception at the Wilcox Female Institute following the concert. I hope to visit again very soon and promise to give Mr. Dale more than four days notice! B. Barrett, From a WHS Facebook post shared from Lee Peacock News Highlights from 100-year-old editions of the Wilcox Progressive Era newspaper in Camden, Alabama from January 1922 featuring a current photo of Coast to Coast in Camden (formerly Matthews Hardware), Always enjoy stopping in the former Matthews Hardware. She told me to hold on. She was married to Jake Till.