Journeys Through Jackson 2014 Vol.24 No.04

• Main Author: Jackson County Genealogical Society (N.C.);
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723; 2014
• Subjects: Jackson County (N.C.) > Genealogy > Periodicals; Registers of births; etc. > North Carolina > Jackson County; Cemeteries > North Carolina > Jackson County; Bible records > North Carolina > Jackson County; Voting registers > North Carolina > Jackson County; Death certificates > North Carolina > Jackson County; Canada; Hudson; Coleman; Webb; Beck; Theodore; Edith; Myers; Orleans; Charity; Nicholson; Hannah; Luke; Crawford; Calvin; Colleen; Morrow; Riley; Josephine; Jenny; Ora; Mabel; Chandler; Elliot; Reeves; Monroe; Archer; Harding; Hobbs; Hicks; San Jose; Archibald; Wilbur; Maude; Shelton; Shelby; Fairview; McCall; Henson; Weller; Tombstone; Pendleton; Melton; Parris; Whiteside; Carnes; Minstrel; Crabtree; Hollingsworth; Sweetwater; Fitzsimmons; Broad River; Tempa; Greenlee; Wolf Mountain; Pine Valley; Carroll; Kathleen; Boyer
• Online Access: http://cdm16232.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16232coll21/id/47

Journeys Through Jackson is the official journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. The journal began as a monthly publication in July 1991, was published bimonthly from 1994 to 2003, and continues today as a quarterly publication. The journal issues in this digital collection are presented as annual compilations. Journeys Through Jackson The Official Journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. Vol. XXIV, No. IV Fall 2014 JACKSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. 2014 Officers President . Kenneth E. Nicholson Vice Presidents . Timothy Osment, William L. Crawford Secretary . Karen C. Nicholson Treasurer . Teresa Deitz Manring Librarian. Kimberly S. Shuler Office Manager . Ruth C. Shuler Web Master . Deanne G. Roles Computer Technician . Jason N. Gregory Chair, Publications (Editor) . Sanji Talley Watson Journeys Through Jackson is the official publication of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Members and non-members are invited to submit genealogical materials for publication, with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to edit these materials for genealogical content, clarity, or taste. The Society assumes no responsibility for errors of fact that may be contained in submissions, and except where noted, the opinions expressed are not those of the editor or of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The Society accepts no advertising for this publication except for notices from other non-profit groups. From the Editor Well, it is starting to feel like winter here in Jackson County. We have had our first snow and just about everyone is predicting a hard winter for the mountains here. Not sure what the weather may hold, but this JTJ is full of information and research to keep you occupied on cold winter days. Remember that the December meeting of JCGS will be our annual cover dish supper. We will be installing our officers and presenting our annual awards. Read the enclosed information about the awards given by the Society and make sure you send in your votes. A really good idea for your Christmas shopping is a membership to the Society. If you have someone on your list that you think would enjoy reading JTJ and learning about our local families and history , consider giving them a membership to the Society. Feel free to contact the JCGS office for more details. The Society is ever moving forward into the future. Our library is growing all the time and we have several new things in the office to aid in your research. We have a new microfilm reader/printer and several digital resources that you can use. Feel free to stop by and check all the new items out and see for yourself how our Society is growing. If you find yourself with a few hours of free time on your hands, please consider volunteering at the Society. We are always glad to have people come in to share their knowledge of our area and our families. Contact the JCGS office if you would like to volunteer. As we start to enter the holiday season. We at JCGS have much to be thankful for. We hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our wishes for all of you is that we have good health, good memories, and good friends and family. May we all find that answer to the brick walls in our research this year. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 145 Table of Contents Table of Contents, Announcements and Expression of Sympathy .145 JCGS Photo Album. 146-150 Descendants of Archer Blanton . 151-156 1880 Census Records for Jackson County . 157-162 The Descendants of James Thomas Tatham . 163-168 Library Acquisitions . 169-171 Mail Call .172 WWI Draft Cards . 173-178 1934 Jackson County Death Certificates . 179-182 News From The Past . 183-186 The Shuler Family and The Civil War . 187-190 Index . 191-192 We offer our sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of JCGS Life member Nita Broom on her recent passing. We also extend our condolences and sympathy to JCGS members, Claude and Ann Jones, on the recent passing of their loved one. Don’t forget that a great Christmas present for someone is to give them a membership to the society. Contact the Society for more information. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 146 JCGS Photo Album ED: The following pictures have been given to the Society by several people. We always appreciate members and friends of the Society donating these great snapshots into the past for us to share with everyone. We are not sure who donated this picture to the Society, but some of the identifications in the photo were from Mary Betitis Mathis Brown. There was writing from three different hands with the picture, so if we have not given correct acknowledgment, please feel free to let us know. Back Row L to R: Clarence Brown (1916-1993); Clyde Brown (1916-1987); Floyd Brown (1912-); Griffin Brown (1903-). Third Row L to R: Ersa Lee (Olie’s daughter); Lois Brown, holding Betty; Olie Brown, holding Lucy; Lucy Brown McCall holding Manley. Second Row L to R: Nellie Brown (daughter of Griff Brown); L. D. Brown (son of Griff ); J. M. Brown (son of Griff). First Row L to R: Icelene Brown (daughter of Griff); Cledeth Brown; Warner Brown; Jena Sue Brown (daughter of Griff); Manley A. Brown (16 Jun 1870- 24 Dec 1949); Andrew Brown; Sophia Shelton Brown (25 Nov 1875-19 Oct 1956); Carroll Brown (son of Floyd Brown). Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 147 JCGS Photo Album The picture to the left is an old post card, handwritten on the back is “Jeff Henson Taken 17 May 1915. S. F. C.” Below left is a picture of Fred Brown. Notes on the back state; “Last photo taken before going overseas. Taken July 1942.” He was the son of Jesse Franklin Brown and Sally Guselia Morgan. It was given to the Society by Gene Brown. The ladies in the picture below are identified as: Kate Barnwell, Madge Brown, Jackie Pangle Owen, Annie Nell Brown, and Barbara Cook Corbin. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 148 JCGS Photo Album The above picture has been identified only by “one of the Parris boys.” If anyone knows the identity of this man, please let us know. The gentleman on the right is Jess Brown (1 May 1884-18 Nov 1960). He was the son of Hurriah R. Brown and Permelia Letticia Bishop. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 149 JCGS Photo Album Roy Morgan of Darrington, Washington, grandson of this couple, through Larry Crawford brought this picture to the Society. The lady in the above picture is Louisa Brunetta “Ludy” Norman Cope. She was the daughter of Milas Abraham and Sarah Melvina Wilson Norman. Her husband, the gentleman to the left, was John Clingman “John Banty” Cope. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 150 JCGS Photo Album This picture is one of the many mystery photos that the Society is possession of. We are not sure where or when the photo was taken or of any of the people in the picture. The picture is a very dark picture and we have tried to lighten it. If anyone can shed some light on this mystery, please let us know in the JCGS office. Don’t Forget to renew your 2015 dues! We wouldn’t want you to miss an issue. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 151 Descendants of Archer Blanton ED: Jim McGinnis a JCGS member, graciously submitted this article to the Society for us to use in JTJ. It will continue in further issues. 1. Archer Blanton was born about 1740 in Amelia County, Virginia. He died after 1810 in NC. Notes for Archer Blanton: Archer Blanton has scant information found in Virginia and North Carolina. We found information under the names Archer, Archibald, Arch, and Archee. We assume the findings to pertain to only one person and use Archer Blanton as his most likely name. yDNA testing during 2002 of a descendant of Jeremiah Blanton has proven that Jeremiah’s father Archer was a descendant of Abraham Womack. Abraham Womack and Ann ____ Blanton had two children, Thomas Womack and Archee Blanton, both born out of wedlock, (since Abraham and Ann ___ were already married to others.) During 2004 yDNA testing of descendants of Clairborne & William Blanton, brothers of Jeremiah Blanton prove they are indeed kin and all descend from Abraham Womack through his son Archer/Archee. On Dec. 28, 2012, a descendant of Archee through a daughter (dau name unknown) and probably his 2nd wife, matched DNA segments with me at Family Finder (Familytreedna) and my nephew Alan Murray. Her name is Becky Webb Hollingsworth aka R. Webb. Her 2012 email is [e-mail] . We think our DNA segment is on Chromosome 6, start location 95 end 109 (in millions) for 13.39 cMs & 2900 SNPs. Another match at 23andMe with a Womack descendant James Moore Jr. [e-mail] ocured at start 103 end 112 common ancestors Wm Womack 1753-1820 m. Lucienda Womack. There is a 1895 memoir by Rev. Christenberry Lee in which he states that Jeremiah Blanton’s father was in fact Archee Blanton, and that Jeremiah’s wife Sarah Womack was the daughter of Archee’s brother, Thomas Womack. (This was in error, Sarah was the granddaughter of Thomas Womack.) Following is a gathering of facts from which the readers can draw their own conclusions: By 1724 Thomas Blanton marries Ann ___. This places Ann’s birth year c1710 or before. Her maiden name is not known. 6 Sep 1737 Spotsylvania Co Va Court “on the petition of Ann Blanton, it is ordered that the Church wardens of St. George Parish bind out John Blanton, Joshua Blanton and William Blanton, children of Thomas Blanton who hath neglected t educate & bring them up as he ought to do under such Covenants as the Law in such cases doth direct."”p. 515 Spotsylvania County Orders. “Lists of Tithables taken by order Court. June 1750” shows Abraham Womack & Joshua Blanton … 2 tithes, Amelia Co., VA. (This means that Joshua was probably bound out to Abraham c1737, and Abraham begins an affair with Joshua’s mother Ann ___ Blanton (Her husband Thomas Blanton had died or left her?) 17 May 1751 Amelia Co., VA court order: “Ordered church wardens of Nottoway Parish to bind out Richard Blanton, Jr., Thomas Blanton and Archer Blanton.” Later that same day, Grand Jury sworn, presentments: “For Abraham Wawmock and Ann Blanton for living in adultery…” Order Book #1-A 1746-1751. (We can estimate the birth years of these sons: Richard Jr. born after 1730, Thomas c1738 and Archee c1740.) Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 152 26 Jan 1760 Prince Edward Co., VA St Patrick’s Episcopal Church abstracts, copy of original in Episcopal Theollogical Seminary, 1755-1774 on Film 033857. Business meetings agendas no vital stats. Page 16 “Abraham Womack to keep Ann Blanton for a year.” (Keep means to support her so Ann and Abraham probably weren’t together anymore.) 1760-63 Prince Edward Co., VA Deed Bks 1-2 abstracts #975.5632P28pe. An Abraham Womack buying and selling land in St. Patrick’s parish, 1760-1763. Also some deeds for a Richard Womack. Later Abraham moved to Lincoln Co., NC where he dies in 1804. His will names only sons Abraham and Abner, and grandson James Womack. Following are findings concerning Archee/Archer/Archibald/Arch Blanton: 1740 Estimated birth year. Assumed born in Amelia Co., VA. 1751 Archer Blanton is bound out by Amelia Co., VA Church wardens of Nottoway Parish. 1780 June 21 Archer Blanton Land Patent 150 acres Guilford Co., NC, Claiborne Blanton chainman on survey. 1786 Jan 23 Archee Blanton was a chainman on a survey in Lincoln Co., NC. 1790 Census Morgan District, Lincoln Co., NC pg 112 Zech (sic) Arch Blanton 1 male over 16, 2 males under 16, 2 females. (This may or may not have been our Arch.) The census taker’s writing was interpreted as Zech in various census indexes, but it could have also been interpreted as Arch. To my knowledge, no Zech Blanton existed Lincoln Co., NC is where Archee’s father Abraham died in 1804. 1795 May 12 Wilkes Co., NC Archer Blanton witnessed deeds Adams & Henderson. 1803 Jan Wilkes Co., NC Archer Blanton witnessed deeds Gray & Mitchell 1805 Wilkes Co., NC Archer Blanton witnessed deeds Myers & Hamby 1806 Wilkes Co., NC Archer Blanton witnessed deeds Adams & Crain 1810 Wilkes Co., NC Census pg 295: Archibald Blanton, 1 male over 45, 3 females 10-16, 1 female over 45. (If this is our Archee Blanton, it appears he has a 2nd wife & family.) Archer Blanton had the following children: 2. i. Clairborne Blanton was born between 1760-1763 in Virginia. He died before 18 Mar 1833 in Tennessee. He married Elizabeth about 1785. She was born between 1760-1770. 3. ii. Obediah Blanton was born in 1765 in Virginia. He died after 1850 in North Carolina. He married Betsy Green. She was born between 1770-1780/ She died before 1823. He married (2) Judy Wardin on 21 Dec 1823 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born in 1778 in North Carolina. She died after 1850. 4. iii. Jeremiah Blanton was born on 7 Dec 1774 in Virginia. He died 24 Dec 1872 in Rutherford Co., NC. He married Sarah Womack, daughter of William Womack and Lucienda Womack on 22 Feb 1798 in Rutherford Co. NC. She was born on 10 Aug 1782 in NC. She died on 29 Jan 1858 in Rutherford Co., NC. 5. iv. William Blanton was born in 1779 in North Carolina. He died after 1870 in North Carolina. He married Sarah Ketcherside. She was born in 1804. She died after 1870. Generation 2 2. Claiborne Blanton was born between 1760-1763 in Virginia. He died before 18 Mar 1833 in Tennessee. He married Elizabeth about 1785. She was born between 1760-1770. Notes for Claiborne Blanton: Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 153 Claiborne was probably born in Virginia. Claiborne was brother to Jeremiah, Obediah and William Blanton who all lived near each other in Rutherford Co., NC during he late 1790’s –early 1800’s. Proof of this is from the “little book: by Alfred Blanton c1900. On May 16, 1805 Clayborn (sic) Blanton sold land to his brother William Blanton and the deed was witnessed by Obediah and Jeremiah Blanton, Rutherford Co., NC. This deed alone indicated close kinship. Louise Banton McDonald, an eminent Blanton researcher in the 1950’s-1980’s, wrote that there were more than 25 different spellings of the name Clairborne on record. June 21, 1780, Archer Blanton filed for a land patent in Guilford Co., NC, and a survey was made. Claiborne Blanton’s name was shown on the plat page, as a member of the survey party. The land patent was for 150 acres on both sides of upper Hogans Creek. File No. 937, Grant No. 936, issued Nov 8 1784; Entry No. 2107, entered June 21, 1780, filed in Book 56 page 185. Claiborne’s name appeared on the 1790 census of Rutherford Co., NC “Claybon Blanton” living in the Morgan District census page 140, family consisted of one male over 16, two females. He had land grants on November 8, 1805 and July 12, 1809 on the waters of Sandy Run in Rutherford Co., NC. Clayborn (sic) Blanton had a land grant in Rutherford Co., NC in 1807, Bk 22 pg 23 #646. His name appeared in the Rutherford Co., NC 1810 census pg. 88 (pg. 160) “Clayburn Blanton”, age 26-45, wife 26-45; 3 sons under 10; 2 sons 10-16; 1 son 18-26; three daughters 16-26. 1820 census, pg. 285 Rutherford Co., NC: 3 sons 10-16; 1 son 16-18; 1 son 18-26; Clabourn age 45 & over; 3 daughters under 10; wife age 45 & over. Claiborne & family moved to Monroe Co., Tennessee before 1830 since he appeared in the 1830 census there. Claiborn Blanton was age 60-70, one female 60-70. Therefore Claiborne and his wife were born between 1765-1770. March 15, 1833 Deed Nk 106, Lewis Blanton to Burill Blanton “lands on waters of Tellico River, Hiwassee Dist. Etc. 60 acres, agreeable to the will of Claborn Blanton …” The Monroe Co., TN courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1835, many records were lost. Deed Nk 106 indicates Claiborne Blanton died prior to Mar 15, 1833. – Info from Louise Blanton McDonald c1980’s. Claiborne Blanton had sons; Josiah, William, Lewis, John, Jefferson, Burrell and daughters; Susanna, Polly, Anna, Sally, Elizabeth, and Judy All his sons went to Texas except William who was born c1799. William Blanton’s sons were: Alfred B., John, Gilford, and James. All these went west (Arkansas) except Alfred (born 1820). – Info from a letter of Joseph Beam, descendant Claiborne, who said his information was taken from the “little book” and a few dates from Bibles. No date was on the letter, but we think it was about 1936 to 1940. An envelope copied with pages from the little book show a 1940 postmark. Back in 1854-55 Aggie Blanton Johnson filed for a pension for her father. William Blanton’s Rev. Wa service, since he had not filed. This is the William Blanton “of Lee Co, VA” who married Hannah Hobbs. Within the petition, she listed her brothers and sisters. One brother was “Clarborn”, another Vincent. At the time Aggie filed, she lived in Washington Co., VA. She Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 154 stated Clarborn and all other siblings were dead. A lot of researchers have assumed the Claborn of this family was the same Claiborne Blanton who lived in Rutherford Co., NC. However, in the 1820 census of Warren Co., TN, “Clabourn” Blanton and Vincent Blanton are listed on pg. 264. Since we have our Claiborne appearing in the 1820 census of Rutherford Co. NC and this Clabourn Blanton appearing in the 1820 Warren Co., Tn census, one can see that they were two different people. Sources of information: 1. Carolyn Lorenz is a descendant of Claibourne and sent her research info 6/1/2002. 2. 1820 Census Warren Co., Tn info from Blanton forum posting #2104 dated 1/16/2002 by Kent Blanton. 3. 1820 Census Rutherford Co., NC info from Caroline Getting 5/31/02 and wrm. 4. Aggie Blanton Johnson info from a copy of her application received by wrm in 1986 from Jean Tanner 5. Archer Blanton land patent was found by Bob Stafford in Feb 2004, copy to wrm via Ruth Walsh. Claiborne Blanton and Elizabeth had the following children: i. Sally Blanton was born about 1790. ii. Mary Polly Blanton was born about 1792. iii. Annie Blanton was born about 1794. iv. Josiah Blanton was born about 1796. He married Elizabeth Davis on 19 Feb 1815 in Rutherford Co., NC. Notes for Josiah Blanton: Josiah Blanton married Elizabeth Davis 19 Feb 1815 in Rutherford Co., NC. Jas Sheaves was bondsman and L. McBrayer was witness, record # 086 01 022, bond # 000132459 NC marriages OKC OK archives. From the Alfred B. Blanton Bible, note that Josiah went to Tennessee. 6. v. William Madison Blanton was born 1 Dec 1799 in NC. He died on 13 Jan 1882 in Mooresboro, Cleveland Co., NC. He married Sarah Melton. She was born on 13 Jul 1800 in NC. She died on 14 Feb 1868. He married (2) Priscilla Ellis on 16 Nov 1834 in NC. She was born in 1799 in NC. She died after 1850. 7. vi. Lewis Blanton was born in 1808 in NC. He died after 1860. He married Hester. She was born in 1807 in NC. vii. John W. Blanton was born on 13 May 1806 in Shelby, Rutherford Co., NC. He died on 24 Jul 1874 in Cherokee Co., NC. viii. Jefferson H. Blanton was born in 1808 in NC. He died after 1860. 8. ix. Burwell Blanton was born on 20 Aug 1810 in Rutherford Co., NC. He died on 31 Dec 1896 in Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN. He married Mary Caroline Tate. She was born in 1811 in VA. She died on 15 Jun 1863 in Monroe Co., TN. x. Susanna Blanton was born about 1812 in NC. xi. Elizabeth Blanton was born about 1813. xii. Judia Blanton was born about 1814. 3. Obediah Blanton was born in 1765 in Virginia. He died after 1850 in NC. He married Betsy Green. She was born between 1770-1780. She died before 1823. He married (2) Judy Wardin on 21 Dec 1823 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born in 1778 in NC. She died after 1850. Notes for Obediah Blanton: “Obediah Blanton was born in Virginia and removed to North Carolina in his early manhood. In North Carolina he married Betsey Green, and reared a family of four children. Obediah was a Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 155 soldier in the War of 1812, and fought under General Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans. He was a planter and a slave owner in North Carolina and lived to e 80 years of age.” Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri by Howard Conrad 1901 pgs. 292-293. Obediah Blanton filed three land grants in Rutherford Co., NC (1) on Nov 2, 1800 on the waters of Sandy Run Creek; (2) in 1802 Bk 15 pg 17, #556; (3) then on Jan 14, 1823 on the waters of Webb Creek. Obediah appeared in 1800 & 1810 census of Rutherford Co., NC. 1820 Census of Burke Co., NC lists Obediah Blanton, age over 45. 1830 Census Rutherford Co., NC shows Obediah living near Jeremiah. Obediah’s age is shown 50-60 and wife 50-60, making them born 1770-1780. In 1986 a researcher named Gordon Runion sent me information about a certain Obediah Blanton. “An Obediah Blanton age 72 and wife Judith 72 were listed in McDowell Co., NC 1850 census with James Webb family born in TN. McDowell Co. adjoins Rutherford Co., NC.” I followedhis lead up with a bit of investigating. I found the 1850 census, at page 310B family 812. Obadiah Blanton age 72 born NC (VA?) and Judith Blanton 72 NC, living with grandson James P. Webb and family. NC marriages show an Obediah Blanton married Judy Wardin 21 Dec 1823, Record 086 01 022, Bondsman: Muriel Melton, witness: R.K. Wilson. Bond #000132463. This Obediah is about 10 years to young to be “our” Obediah, and the wife’s name is not Betsey unless this was a second marriage? Betty Crabtree, Blanton researcher, thinks this is our Obediah and the age was recorded wrong in the census. She says one of Obediah’s & Betsey’s daughters married James Webb, and the James Webb in the census was a grandson, the Mary Webb is James’ mother and Judith was Obediah’s second wife. Obediah Blanton and Betsy Green had the following children: i. William Blanton was born in 1800. ii. John Blanton was born between 1800-1810. 9. iii. Gazzaway Blanton was born in 1809 in Burke Co., NC. He died in 1891 in Polk Co., TN. He married Mary Baker. She was born in 1810 in Burke Co., NC. She died in 1870. iv. Polly Blanton 10. v. Sarah Blanton She married James Webb on 23 May 1824 in Rutherford CO., NC. v. Artie Blanton 4. Jeremiah Blanton was born on 7 Dec1774 in Virginia. He died on 24 Dec 1872 in Rutherford Co., NC. He married Sarah Womack, daughter of William Womack and Lucienda Womack on 22 Feb 1798 in Rutherford Co., NC. She was born on 10 Aug 1782 in NC. She died on 29 Jan 1858 in Rutherford Co. NC. Notes for Jeremiah Blanton: Jeremiah Blanton was probably born in Virginia. This is based upon certain census information where he stated his birth state was Virginia. However, on the 1850 census record of Rutherford Co., NC, pg 309 2nd Broad River District, dwelling 1147 & family 1179, it shows his age 75 and his birth state was North Carolina, which is why we say he was “probably” born in Virginia. We’re not sure. However, the last two census he appeared in were the 1860 and 1870 census, living with his son Elijah. His age was shown as 85 in 1860, birth state: Virginia. Page 380 family 1528. In the 1870 census his age was 95 and birth state, Virginia, Rutherford Co., NC pg 40 B, family 177. So we conclude that he probably born in Virginia. His actual birthdate and date of death were taken from his tombstone, in the Oak Grove Church Cemetery at Ellenboro, North Carolina. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 156 Regarding Jeremiah’s parents, Rev. Christenberry Lee 1895 memoirs stated that Jeremiah’s father was “Archee Blanton, illegitmate son of Thomas (error: should read: son of Abraham) Womack and Ann ___ Blanton”. July 2002 DNA testing of certain Blanton offspring plus DNA testing of Jack Womack, descendant of Abraham, confirm Rev. Lee’s memoirs. Rev. Lee also stated that Jeremiah’s wife, Sarah Womack was the daughter of Thomas Womack, Archee’s brother. (this is wrong, she was Thomas’ grandaughter). Rev. Lee’s article also named children of Jeremiah & Sarah: Riley, Jesse, Josiah, Ransom, Jackson, Steven, Elijah, Tempa and Sarah Ann. Not much is known about Archee Blanton, and nothing is known about the mother of Jeremiah, not even her given name. Jeremiah had moved to North Carolina by 1793, when he founded the first Methodist Church at Ellenboro, in Rutherford Co., NC. Ellenboro is approximately 55 miles west of Charlotte, NC. Rutherford County lies on the south state line bordering South Carolina. Spartanburg, SC lies 35 miles to the south of Ellenboro, NC. Jeremiah purchased 100 acres on Grog Creek Dec. 6, 1797. In 1798 he married Sarah Womack, daughter of William and Lucienda Womack. Jeremiah and Sarah were first cousins, once removed. Jeremiah and family appear in the 1800 census of Rutherford Co., NC, pg. 100: one male under age 10(Roley/Riley); one male 16-26 (Jeremiah); one female 16-26 (Sarah). Brother Obediah appears on census pg. 99. In 1801, a and grant to Jeremiah Blanton was recorded in Book 15 pg 17 Grant #190. In 1810 Jeremiah bought two tracts of land, 1st from Trench Cox, Bk 25, pg. 272; 2nd tract from Abe Kintzing, Bk 25, pg 272 On Jan. 13, 1813, he bought land on the Middle fork of Sandy Run. In 1821, another land grant to Jeremiah was recorded in Bk 32, pg. 33, Grant # 581. On Oct. 17, 1828, he bought land on the waters of Second Broad River. His brothers Clayburn, Obediah and William also bought lands near Jeremiah. One deed alone has all four brothers signing. May 16, 1805, Bk 22-23, pg. 308, from Clayburn Blanton of Rutherford CO., NC, to William Blanton of same county, deed witnessed by Jeremiah and Obediah. This deed alone would signify close kinship. Jeremiah, Obediah, William and Jesse Blanton appeared in the 1810 census Rutherford Co., NC pg. 87. Clayburn was on pg. 88. In the 1820 census, Jerry Blanton appears on pg. 388. In 1830, Jeremiah and William appear on pg. 484 and Obediah on pg. 495. Jeremiah appeared in the 2nd Broad River District, Rutherford Co., NC during the 1850 census, shown as Jerry, which was probably his nickname. His birth state is shown as NC on the census, but that might have been the census taker’s doing, or Jeremiah in old age not remembering too well, that he was born in VA. His age was 75. His wife Sarah, age 64; daughter Sarah A., age 21. Wife Sarah died in 1858. In 1865, Jeremiah deeds land to son Elijah, Bk 48, Pg. 488. This is the last land transaction e found on Jeremiah. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 157 1880 Jackson County Census Records ED: We continue in this issue the Webster Township. Abstracted in 2014 by Sanji Talley Watson. 105-111 Watson,Sarah 42 W – Keeping house NC NC NC Margaret 32 W – Sister – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 106-112 Forga, Thos. J. 34 W – Farmer NC NC NC Charity A. 33 W – Keeping house “ “ “ James T. 12 W – Son “ “ “ Lora C. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ John A. 3 W – Son “ “ “ 107-113 Roberson, J. J. 54 W – Farmer NC NC NC Susa S. 54 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Mavina B. 27 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ E. H. 21 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ John W. 19 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 108-114 Roberson, A. C. 26 W – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Sarah E. 17 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ 109-115 Mills, Samuel S. 53 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Sarah C. 23 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Robt. L. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Mariah R. 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ William T. 4 W – Son “ “ “ John C. 3 W – Son “ “ “ Margret J. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ 110-116 Ensley, W. H. 23 W – Farmer NC NC NC T??kbough 23 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ S. L. /12 W – Daughter “ “ “ 111-117 Jones, C. R. 30 W – Farmer NC ? ? Cinthey A. 23 W – Wife – Keepin house NC ? GA James D. 3 W – Son NC NC NC Marah E. 2 W – Daughter “ “ “ Sarah L. 2/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ Mitchel, Zack 19 W – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 112-118 Crawford, James M. 19 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Cordela 16 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ 113-119 Akins, Benj. F. 21 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Martha J. 18 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ 114-120 Ensley, Wilson 55 W – Farmer TN NC NC Marah A. 50 W – Wife – Keeping house NC ? ? Abraham L. 15 W – Son – Farm Laborer NC TN NC Sallie 13 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Dockter H. 9 W – Son “ “ “ Paris, Amy 70 W – Mother in Law NC NC NC 115-121 Ensley, Wm. L. 30 W – Farm Laborer NC TN NC Sarah C. 25 W – Wife – Keeping house NC NC NC Juliana 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Marah T. 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ Henry C. 3 W – Son “ “ “ Tolvin 8/12 W – Son “ “ “ 116-122 Ensley, William 53 W – Farmer NC NC NC Lucreasy 51 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Sims W. 19 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 158 Thad C. 18 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Calvin C. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Amy D. 11 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Doctor W. 9 W – Son “ “ “ Humphrey 6 W – Son “ “ “ Brooks, Lena W -- Sister in law – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 117-123 Smith, William 55 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Sallie 40 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ William 25 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Watts 20 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ George 18 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Jane 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Sallie 8 W – Daughter “ “ “ 118-124 Montieth, James A. 40 W – Farmer NC NC NC Melvinia M. 34 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Julius L. 12 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ James C. 11 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Benj. F. 9 W – Son “ “ “ Dorah A. 5 W – Daughter “ “ “ Albert H. 2 W – Son “ “ “ No name 1/12 W – Son “ “ “ 119-125 Jones, W. A. 27 W – Farm Laborer NC ? ? Margaret E. 27 W – Wife – Keeping house NC NC NC Nancy M. 5 W – Daughter “ “ “ Julian 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ 120-126 Fisher, James L. 24 W – Farmer NC NC NC Martha E. 19 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Oscar 4/12 W – Son “ “ “ 121-127 Dillard, Wm. T. 40 W – Farmer NC NC NC Martha J. 29 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Ellen L. 13 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Leauikes B. 10 W – Son “ “ “ Samuel L. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Jeheu V. 7 W – Son “ “ “ Caushis 3 W – Son “ “ “ Henry, Sarah 69 W – Mother in law “ “ “ 122-128 Bryson, G. M. 46 B – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Allie C. 3 B – Son “ “ “ Greenlee V. 33 B – Keeping house “ “ “ Abram 12 B – Son “ “ “ Coleman 5 B – Son “ “ “ McKinney, Mary 6 B -- “ “ “ 129 Bryson, Rina 50 B -- NC NC NC Linas L. 7/12 B – Niece “ “ “ 123-130 Bryson, D.G. 55 W – Farmer NC SC TN Lucinda C. 48 W – Wife – Keeping house Sarah J. 18 W – Daughter Artie K. 15 W – Daughter Dillard L. 13 W – Son Thad C. 11 W – Son Daniel 6 W – Son Brinkley, Mary D. 25 W – Niece – Assisting keeping house Bennett, Henritta 16 W – Houekeeper NC ? ? Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 159 124-131 Bryson, Adam B. 29 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Mary C. 18 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Aidena E. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Stephan A. 6 W – Son “ “ “ John B. 3 W – Son “ “ “ Benj. 6/12 W – Son “ “ “ 125-132 Bryson, Simon P. 34 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Harriet L. 27 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Hester E. 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ William R. 8 W – Son “ “ “ A. J. 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ Thos. H. 3 W – Son “ “ “ No name 1/12 W – Son “ “ “ Lear, Lillie 55 W – Mother in Law “ “ “ 126-133 Bryson, Elizabeth M. 58 M – Keeping house NC NC NC Columbus M. 36 M – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Roxanna M. 21 M – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 134 Bryson, Lily B. 38 B – Niece – Keeping house “ “ “ Larra P. 13 B – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Simon C. 3 M – Son “ “ “ 135 Bryson, Carson 10 M – Niece “ “ “ Lousina 8 M – Niece “ “ “ William 6 M – Son “ “ “ Ancy C. 4 M – Daughter “ “ “ 127-136 Bryson, Ell 35 B – Keeping house NC NC NC Harriet 13 B – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Pollie 6 B – Daughter “ “ “ Lousan 4 B – Daughter “ “ “ 128-137 Reed, Peter C. 50 W – Farmer GA NC NC Elizabeth 45 W – Wife – Keeping house “ “ “ Sarah J. 22 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house GA GA GA James P. 21 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ John C. 15 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ H???? L. 12 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ William C. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Callie B. 5 W – Daughter “ “ “ Charley 3 W – Son NC GA GA Harris, Martha J. 27 W -- NC NC NC 129-138 Love, James M. 34 M – Farmer NC NC NC Abba 60 M – Mother – Keeping house “ “ “ Harrison 21 M – Brother – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 130-139 Crawford, Martha J. 37 W – Keeping House NC NC NC G. L. 5 W – Son “ “ “ John R. 2 W – Son “ “ “ Thedosia C. 14 W – Daughter “ “ “ Rachel S. 11 W – Niece “ “ “ Sutton, Rachel 64 W – Mother “ “ “ 131-140 Love, Alfred P. 23 M – Farmer NC NC NC Roda 20 M – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Phidella 6 M – Son “ “ “ Mary E. 5 M – Daughter “ “ “ Robt. G. 7/12 M – Son “ “ “ Jutina 7/12 M – Daughter “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 160 Love, Nilson 30 M – Farm Laborer NC TN NC 132-141 Crawford, E. W. 20 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Martha 21 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Robt. M. 1 W – Son “ “ “ 133-142 Parris, W. Saml 28 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Sarah J. 28 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Martha E. 5 W – Daughter “ “ “ Delila L. 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ John B. 1 W – Son “ “ “ 134-143 Norman, Lesander 34 W – Keeping House NC SC NC William D. 15 W – Son – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Cresey B. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Rutha C. 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ Felix C. 2 W – Son “ “ “ 135-144 Ensley, Seborn 21 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Elizza J. 22 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ 136-145 Ensley, James 45 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Elizabeth 43 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Josephine 18 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ William J. 15 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ James C. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Wilson W. 11 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Martha E. 9 W – Daughter “ “ “ Dicey J. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Robt. T. 5 W – Son “ “ “ Judia M. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ Cope, Mary J. 18 W – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 137-146 Beard, Thad D. 55 W – Farmer NC NC NC Jane 51 W – Wife – Keeping House NC TN TN John E. 15 W – Son – Assisting Farmer NC NC NC Stiles, Elendin 18 W – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 138-147 Parris, William 34 W – Farmer NC NC NC Margret M. 31 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ William R. 12 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Nelson 9 W – Son “ “ “ Manley 8 W – Son “ “ “ Judson 7 W – Son “ “ “ Luther B. 3 W – Son “ “ “ Phidella 2 W – Son “ “ “ Disa R. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ 139-148 Ensley, James R. 25 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Mary A. 25 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Lidda C. 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ Hanner H. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ 140-149 Parris, John 70 W – Farmer NC NC NC Hanner 60 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Caroline 38 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Julie H. 20 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Margart A. 19 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ James 17 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Mariah L. 15 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 141-150 Freeman Isaac 40 B – Farmer NC NC NC Manda 34 M – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 161 John 11 M – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Allis B. 9 M – Daughter “ “ “ Joseph N. 8 M – Son “ “ “ Hattie R. 6 M – Daughter “ “ “ Julious W. 4 M – Son “ “ “ May B. 2 M – Daughter “ “ “ Margret 1 M – Daughter “ “ “ 142-151 Fisher, Thos. G. 50 W – Farmer NC NC NC Harriett C. 21 W – Daughter – Keeping House “ “ “ William A. 18 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Elizabeth A. 14 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Mariah C. 14 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ James N. 11 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Howard 8 W – Son “ “ “ Martha C. 5 W – Daughter “ “ “ Palistine 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ 143-152 Farmer, A. W. 48 W – Farmer NC NC NC Mursillice 18 W – Daughter – Keeping House “ “ “ Jane 80 W – Mother “ “ “ Honeycutt, C. L. 22 W – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 144-153 Ensley, Thad C. 25 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Nancy T. 21 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Mary C. 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ Sallie F. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ 145-145 Reed, John H. 54 W – Farm Laborer NC NC VA Susan M. 50 W – Wife – Keeping House SC SC SC Sarah E. 29 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house SC NC SC John B. 19 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ William M. 17 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Susan F. 15 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Lillie C. 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Reed, Marah E. 50 W – Sister NC NC VA 146-155 Dills, Thos. H. 25 W – Farmer NC NC NC Mary E. 21 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Ansel C. 4 W – Son “ “ “ Martha A. 2 W – Daughter “ “ “ 147-156 Montieth, Wm. T. 30 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Mary A. 30 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Margret S. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Mary T. 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ Callie A. 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ William A. 2 W – Son “ “ “ Queen, Ellis 17 W – Brother – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 148-157 Thompson, J. 38 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Tilitha A. 37 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Mary H. 7 W – Daughter “ “ “ Sarah E. 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ William D. 3 W – Son “ “ “ Samuel C. 8/12 W – Son “ “ “ 149-158 Montieth David H. 26 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Anna 20 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Mary J. 1 W – Daughter “ “ “ 150-159 Montieth, S. W. 24 W – Farm Laborer NC NC NC Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 162 Fannie C. 18 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Judia M. 6/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ 151-160 Montieth Wm. B. 63 W – Farmer NC ? NC Mary 60 W – Wife – Keeping House NC SC SC 161 Reed, Charles 25 W – Farm Laborer SC NC SC Sarah W. 22 W – Wife – Keeping House NC NC SC 152-162 Fisher, Rufus 51 W – Farmer NC NC NC Alcy C. 48 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ William J. 18 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Rufus W. 15 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Iola C. 13 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Theodosia F. 11 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ 153-163 Allen, Lucius W. 37 W – Farmer NC NC NC Amanda E. 32 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Modina L. 10 W – Daughter “ “ “ Minnie C. 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ Theodore G. 2 W – Son “ “ “ Arthur A. 3/12 W – Son “ “ “ Farmer, Thad 11 W – Nephew – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Pruett, John 19 W – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 154-164 Reed, John B. 53 W – Farm Laborer SC ? SC Sarah M. 45 W – Wife – Keeping House SC SC SC William M. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ John H. 11 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Doctor F. 8 W – Son “ “ “ Lurenda M. 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ 155-165 Montieth, Thomas 31 W – Farmer NC NC NC Maranda 24 W – Wife – Keeping House NC ? ? James F. 3 W – Son NC NC NC Emma B. 2 W – Daughter “ “ “ Sarah A. 3/12 W – Daughter “ “ “ Montieth, James 24 W – Farm Laborer “ “ “ 156-166 Harris Benj. 32 W – Farmer NC NC NC Mary E. 31 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Sarah H. 6 W – Daughter “ “ “ James W. 5 W – Son “ “ “ Mary B. 4 W – Daughter “ “ “ Ity C. 3 W – Daughter “ “ “ 157-167 Harris, William 58 W – Farmer NC NC NC Mary C. 55 W – Wife – Keeping House “ “ “ Carolina 25 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ John 21 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Mary C. 14 W – Daughter – Assisting keeping house “ “ “ Thos. R. 13 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ William 11 W – Son – Farm Laborer “ “ “ Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 163 The Descendants of James Thomas Tatham ED: This is the next installment of Mary Smith Buchanan’s excellent work on the Tatham family. It will continue in future issues of JTJ. Martha L. Tatham married Thomas Pruitt on 26 Oct 1859 in Macon Co., NC. He was born 1838 in Macon Co. (now Jackson County) and he died in 1908 in Georgia. They had the following children: 36 i. John F. Pruitt He was born 1862 in Fannin Co., GA and died 23 Feb 1922 in Georgia. ii. William Pruitt He was born 1866 in Fannin Co., GA. iii. James T. Pruitt He was born 1876 in Fannin Co., GA. 13. Lucretia Ann Tatham She as born 5 Sep 1852 in Chico, Butte County, California. She died 9 May 1917. Notes for Lucretia Ann and John Moore 1870 Chico Twp. Butte County, California John Moore 32 b. Canada real estate $3000 personal estate $2400 farmer Lucretia 18 b. California Thomas 1/12 b. California They lived next door to Martha Tatham and sons William and John 1880 Census Township 2, Tuolumne, California John More 45 b. Canada Farmer father b. Ireland mother b. Ireland Lucretia Ann Tatham married John Moore 21 Mar 1869 in Chico County, California. They had the following child: i. Thomas Moore He was born 1870. Lucretia Ann Tatham married John Joseph Armstrong. He was born 1851 in New York and he died 1889 in Chico, Butte Co., CA. Notes for John Joseph Armstrong: 1880 Census Redding, Shasta Co., CA John J. listed as a Machine Agent, his parents born in England. They had the following children: i. Thomas B. Armstrong He was born 1871. i. George H. Armstrong He was born 1873. ii. Mabel Armstrong She was born 1877. iii. John J. Armstrong He was born 1878. 37 v. Harry Herbert Armstrong He was born 10 Jun 1880 in Weaverville, Trinity County, California and died 20 Sep 1948 in Ogden, Weber County, Utah. He married Elizabeth Naomi Jones on 19 Feb 1908. 14. John A. Tatham was born 1856 in Chico, Butte Co., CA and died 28 Sep 1903 in San Francisco, CA. Notes for John A. Tatham: 1880 Census Mendocino, California John Tatham 24 School teacher Sanoma 25 John Edgar 1 Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2014 164 City Directories: 1879 Mendocino age 23 1882 Residence, San Ysidro, CA, age 31, Teacher, 6’1”, eyes blue, hair light 1887 Santa Clara, CA, age 31 1890 San Benito, CA, age 37, teacher 1892 San Benita, CA age 37, teacher 1896 North Merced, CA, age 41, teacher 1898 San Francisco, CA, 156 Seventh, 3rd Floor, age 43 1903 San Francisco, CA, died there John A. Tatham married Sonoma Pendergast 7 Nov 1875 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was born 1855 and died 1933. They had the following children: i. Elsie P. Tatham She was born 25 Aug 1876 in Mendocino, Butte Co., CA and she died 16 Dec 1967 in California. Notes for Elsie P. Tatham: 1910 Census San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA Norma Tatham 55 b. CA F. b. TN M. b. VA Dressmaker Elsie 33 Teacher in Public School Grace 22 Librarian 1920 Census San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA 1930 Census San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA Norma Tatham 63 Widow Norma T. Tatham 75 Widow Elisa 43 Teacher Elsie P. 53 John E. 40 Retail Sales Jefferson F. 38 Ice Company Grace L. 32 Dressmaker ii. John Edgar Tatham He was born 30 Sep 1878 in CA and died on 12 Aug 1950 in CA. Notes for John Edgar Tatham: WWI Registration Card: John E. Tatham, lived in Oakland, CA. Worked for Columbia Outfitting. Eyes – Blue, Hair – Auburn. Nearest relative Lottie Tatham. 1920 Census San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA Lived in household of Norma Tatham, Widow – age 40 1930 Census Almeda, Oakland Co., CA John E. Tatham 50 Clothing Salesman Luella M.Bookkeeper, Wholesale leatherJourneys Through Jackson Fall 2004 165 iii. Jefferson Felmut Tatham He was born 15 Dec 1880 and died 19 Dec 1944. Notes for Jefferson Felmut Tatham: 1910 Almaden, Santa Clara Co., CA Jefferson Tatham 30 Maude 27 Melville Clyde 9 Stepson 1930 Census Santa Clara, CA Jefferson Tatham 48 Manager, Ice Company Celia E. (Don’t know if Maude died or divorced) WWI Registration Draft Card Jefferson Tatham – b. 15 Dec 1880, 37 years old, Manager of S. J. Ice Company, Mother Norma Tatham, Blue eyes, Red hair iv. Grace L. Tatham She was born 1888 in California 14. Elizabeth Araline Tatham She was born 2 Apr 1827 in Haywood Co., NC and died 24 Aug 1903 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Jackson Co., NC. She married George Bumgarner on 25 Feb 1847 in Macon Co., NC. He was born 16 Nov 1823 in Lincoln Co., NC and died 20 Mar 1910 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for Elizabeth Araline Tatham and George Bumgarner: 1850 Census Macon Co., NC Bumgarner, George 24 farmer b. Lincoln Co. Eliza A. 23 b. Macon Co. Nathan 4 b. Macon Co. William H. 1/12 b. Macon Co. 1860 Census Jackson Co., NC 1870 Census Webster, Jackson Co., NC George Bumgarner 35 farmer George Bumgarner 48 E. A. 33 E. A. 43 N. W. 12 N. W. 22 W. H. 10 W. H. 20 C. A. 7 C. A. 17 J. W. 1 J. W. 10 1880 Census Jackson Co., NC 1900 Census Jackson Co., NC George Bumgarner 56 George Bumgarner 76 Nov 1823 Eliza 53 Eliza 73 Apr 1827 John W. 21 Ivey 15 Jul 1884 granddaughter Selma Tatham 14 niece of Eliza George served Pvt. Co. H, 62 NC Reg, CSA They had the following children: 38. i. Nathan Wilburn Bumgarner He was born 23 Mar 1848 in Macon Co., NC and died 18 Aug 1939 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Jackson Co., NC. He married Margaret T. Parris 25 Oct 1871 in Jackson Co., NC. 39. ii. William Bumgarner He was born 1850 in Jackson Co., NC and died on 22 May 1918 in Whatcom Co., Washington. He married Sarah J. Allen 15 Sep 1871 in Jackson Co., NC. iii. C. A. Bumgarner She was born 1853. She married W. B. Allen 17 Sep 1871 in Jackson Co., NC. 40. iv. John Wesley Bumgarner He was born 13 Apr 1859 in Jackson Co., NC and died 12 Jun 1956 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in Love Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Mary Long 21 Dec 1880 in Jackson Co., NC. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2004 166 16. Lucinda Tatham She was born 1 Aug 1828 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC and died 5 Jul 1892 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery. She married Sidney Ashe. He was the son of Issac and Catherine Ashe. He was born 28 May 1830 in Lincoln Co., NC and died 3 Jan 1910 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for Lucinda Tatham and Sidney Ashe 1860 Census Jackson Co., NC They are listed in the household of Issac and Catherine Ashe. 1870 Census Jackson Co., NC 1880 Census Jackson Co., NC Sidney Ashe 41 Sidney Ashe 52 Lucinda 43 Lucinda 53 Sarah H. 18 Mitchell Cabe 22 son in law Alora C. 10 Callie 13 daughter Isabella C. 4 They had the following children: 41. i. Sarah H. Ashe She was born 30 Jun 1852 in Jackson Co., NC and died 9 Aug 1938 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. She married Jerome Sutton 2 Feb 1871 in Jackson Co., NC. 42. ii. Alora Clemintine Ashe She was born 9 May 1860 in Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC and died 8 Sep 1939 in Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC. She is buried Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. She married Benjamin Franklin Barron 11 Jun 1874 in Savannah Community, Jackson Co., NC. 43. iii. Callie Grabella Ashe She was born 2 Jul 1866 in Jackson Co., NC and died 26 Nov 1930 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Old Savannah Baptist Church Cemetery. She married Mitchell Cabe 18 Dec 1879 in Jackson Co., NC. 17. Clarinda Tatham She was born 16 Feb 1830 and died 3 Oct 1920 in Macon Co., NC. She married Robert A. Phillips 13 Oct 1853 in Jackson Co., NC. He is the son of Jonathan and Nancy Phillips. He was born 20 Oct 1816 in Halifax, Virginia and died 12 Aug 1894. Notes for Clarinda Tatham and Robert A. Phillips: 1860 Census Macon Co., NC Robert A. Phillips 44 farmer b. Macon Clarinda 30 b. Macon Harriet P. 5 b. Macon Jonathan W. 3 b. Macon Nancy A. Phillips 86 b. Tennessee Jasper Stiles 17 laborer b. Macon They had the following children: i. Harriet P. Phillips She was born 1855. 44. ii. Jonathan W. Phillips He was born 14 Oct 1856 in Macon Co., NC and died 25 Jan 1934 in Macon Co., NC. He married Adda F. Hicks 11 Nov1885 in Macon Co., NC. 45. iii. Sarah Ann Phillips She was born 23 Jan 1863. She married George Rankin Patton 5 Nov 1884. 18. Racheal Minerva Tatham She was born 24 Jul 1834 in Macon Co., NC and died before 1875 in Jackson Co., NC. She married Jesse Jones 1856. He was the son of Richard Henry and Nancy Higdon Jones. He was born 11 Aug 1838 and died 22 Apr 1907 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in Addie Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for Racheal Minerva Tatham and Jesse Jones: June 1855 – Bastardy Bonds, Jackson County, NC Melvina Chambers vs. Jesse Jones (Guilty) Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2004 167 1860 Census Macon Co., NC 1870 Census Webster Township, Jackson Co., NC Jesse Jones 29 Jesse Jones 39 real estate value $1000 Racheal Minerva 23 Minerva 34 L. B. 2 Lucius B. 12 Coleman 10/12 Coleman 9 Jane 7 1900 Census Scotts Creek, Jackson Co., NC Ellen J. 5 William 2 Macon County Deed Book I July 8, 1858, Jesse Jones to William A. Enloe, both of Jackson County, for $150.00, lands on the waters of Cowee Creek … on ridge near where Dempsey lived west with Brendle’s Sanders’ and Miller’s lines, 640 acres, grant #1869. The is supposed to be a lap in said survey, on older grants… if so, Enloe is to pay 60 cents per acre for all of said half over and above 300 acres of good title in addition to above consideration, and Jones is the repay to said Enloe a like sum. Witness: I. Keener, who proved Oct 6, 1859. Reg. Nov 14, 1859. They had the following children: 46. i. Lucius Bragg Jones He was born 1858. 47. ii. David Coleman Jones He was born 23 Dec 1859 in Jackson Co., NC died 12 Aug 1912, Anderson, SC. He is buried in Anderson, SC. He married Ernest Theodocia (Docia) Woodard 11 Dec 1881. iii. Jane Jones She was born 1865. iv. William T. Jones He was born 18 Feb 1864 in Jackson Co., NC died 6 Nov 1948 Scotts Creek, Jackson Co., NC v. Ellen J. Jones She was born 1865. vi. William Jones He was born 1867. 48. vii. John L. Jones He was born 6 Sep 1870 in Jackson Co., NC died 20 May 1942 Jackson Co., NC. He is buried Addie Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 19. James Lafayette Tatham He was born 18 Jul 1837 in Macon Co., NC (present Jackson Co., NC), died 14 Mar 1919 in Jackson Co., NC. He is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married (1) Catherine Boyd 9 Jun 1861 in Savannah, Jackson Co., NC. They were married by W. H. Buchanan, J. P. She was the daughter of William and Catherine Boyd. She was born 10 Jun 1844 and died 2 May 1875 in Jackson Co., NC. He married (2) Arminda Cabe 25 Apr 1877 in Jackson Co., NC. They were married by Coleman Campbell at Thomas Cabe’s home. Witnessed by N. B. Cabe and M. C. Webb. She was the daughter of Stephen and Janetta Simonds Cabe. She was born 12 Aug 1842 in Jackson Co., NC and died 16 Mar 1909 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for James Lafayette Tatham, Catherine Boyd and Arminda Cabe: James L. Tatham, private, enlisted July 14, 1862 at Webster, Jackson Co., NC. Was captured in East Tennessee, and paroled December 10, 1862 at Carter Depot. Served in Co. H, 62nd NC Infantry with the Thomas Legion. “Family History” says: James L. Tatham was wounded in the Civil War in either Tennessee or South Carolina. His wife Catherine Boyd Tatham traveled thru the mountains (which were infested with deserters and other riff raff) on a white mule in order to bring him home. He was lying under a tree and thought he had died when he saw her on the mule. She took him home to Savannah Creek, NC to recuoperate (sic). He was later accused of deserting and two soldiers were sent after him. Word of their arrival naturally spread before them and James was hidden when they arrived. The soldiers were told he was out hunting and would return that afternoon. Plans were made for James and one of his brothers to bring him to them at Cowee Gap (top of Cowee Mountain) at dusk that night. The brothers (either 2 or 3 of them) left that night and all returned. Supposedly, when the first road was cut throught (sic) Cowee Gap two graves were found. It was rumored they belonged to the two soldiers. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2004 168 Told to Mary Buchanan by Mattie Buchanan Cabe (daughter of Lillie Tatham Buchanan, Lillie would be the niece of James L. Tatham 1870 Census Jackson Co., NC 1880 Census Jackson Co., NC James Tatham 33 farmer James Tatham 42 Catherine 24 Arminda 30 John T. 4 John 14 William S. 1 William 11 George R. 2 months George 9 Ervin 7 Caldovia 1 Amanda V. b. 6 May 1880 Isabella Tatham 79 mother 1900 Census Jackson Co., NC 1910 Census Jackson Co., NC James Tatham 62 Thomas Tatham 73 widower Arminda 57 Bell Tatham 24 daughter Amanda J. 18 George 38 widower Jenny B. 14 Willie 17 grandson David E. 16 Hettie 10 granddaughter Earl Hughs 9 grandson Macon County Deed Book G, page 51 #1853 James L. Tatham at 5 cents per acre 50 acres on the waters of Savannah Creek, Beginning at a popular tree … Luke Wilson’s corner. James L. Tatham and Catherine Boyd had the following children: 52. i. John Thomas Tatham He was born 10 Jan 1866 in Jackson Co., NC and died 7 Sep 1937 in Macon Co., NC. He is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. He married Sallie Elizabeth Hedden 12 Feb 1893 in Watauga Church, Macon Co., NC. ii. William C. Tatham He was born 10 Sep 1869 in Jackson Co., NC and died 4 Aug 1891 I Jackson Co., NC. Cause of death was measles. He was a School teacher. 53. iii. George R. Tatham He was born 22 Mar 1871 in Jackson Co., NC and died 1937 in Darrington, Washington. He is buried in Darrington Cemetery, Snohomish County, Washington. He married Omie Collins 24 Dec 1890 in Graham Co., NC. 54. iv. Marcus Ervin Tatham He was born 3 Dec 1873 in Jackson Co., NC and died 4 Nov 1963 in Skagit County, Washington. He is buried in Sedro Wooley, Skagit County, Washington. He married Lena Cannon 27 Jan 1896 in Jackson Co., NC. James L. Tatham and Arminda Cabe had the following children: 49. i. Callie Tatham She was born 1 Apr 1879 in Jackson Co., NC and died 1969 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in New Savannah Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. She married Benjamin H. Hughes 4 Mar 1900. 50. ii. Amanda Jane Tatham She was born 14 May 1880 in Jackson Co., NC and died 13 Dec 1964 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. 51. iii. Emlis David Tatham He was born 10 Jul 1882 in Jackson Co., NC and died 4 Feb 1965 in Burke Co., NC. He is buried in Lovedale Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. iv. Jennie Isabella Tatham She was born 7 Feb 1885 in Jackson Co., NC and died 24 Aug 1975 in Jackson Co., NC. She is buried in Wesleyanna Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC. Notes for Jennie Isabella Tatham: 1930 Census Jackson Co., NC Earl Hughes 26 Belle Tatham 72 great aunt Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2004 169 Library Acquisitions Author Title Donor Bryson, Carol Glenville and Cashiers From the Records Purchase Latimore, Robin S. The Lost World of Green River Plantation Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Morrow, Dale Walton, Deborah Jensen Wills of Jefferson County, West Vorginia Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Boyer, Carl How to Publish and Marker your Family History Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Helmbold, F. Wilbur Tracing Your Ancestry; Records for Research Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Reeves, Eleanor B. Factual History of Early Ashe County, North Carolina Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Schmidt, Ronald G. Whistle Over the Mountains – Timber, Tracks and Trails Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Weber, William J. Rugged Hills, Gentle Folk (Big Pine Valley) Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Parce, Mead True Tales of the Blue Ridge and Great Smokies Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Brewer, Alberta & Carson Valley So Wild (Little Tennessee River) Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Kephart, Horace Cherokees of the Smoky Mountains Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Wilson, Samuel The Bewuregard-Keyes House (New Orleans) Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Hoig, Stanley W. The Cherokees and Their Chiefs Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Powell, William S. North Carolina Through Four Centuries Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Weller, Jack E. Yesterday’s People Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Blackmun, Ora WNC – Its Mountains and Its People Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Silver, Timothy Mt. Mitchell and the Black Mountains Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Trelease, Allen W. The NC Railroad 1849-1871 Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell McNeil, Kathryn K. Purchase Knob Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Houk, Rose Walker Sisters of Little Greenbrier Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Anderson, William L., Editor Cherokee Removal, Before and After Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Whisnant, Anne Mitchell Superscenic Motorway (Blue Ridge Parkway) Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Noe, Kenneth W., Editor Civil War in Appalachia Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Williams, Michael Ann Great Smoky Mountains Folklife Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Hughes, I. Harding My Valle Crucis, the 1930s Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell FitzSimmons, Frank L. From the Banks of the Oklawaha (3 volumes) Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Shaffner, Randolph P. Good Reading Material, Hudson Library Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Casada, Jim, Editor Troubled Waters: Champion, Pigeon River Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Eller, Ronald D. Miners, Millhands and Mountaineers Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Shields, Randolph Cades Cove Story Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Mitchell, Robert D., Editor Appalachian Frontiers Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Davis, Donald Edward Where There Are Mountains Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Friends, Macon Co. Library Nikwasi, Valley of the Little Tennessee Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Tombstone Inscriptions, Jefferson County, Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2004 170 West Virginia Jones, Loyal Minstrel of the Mountains, Bascomb L. Lunsford Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Neely, Sharlotte Snowbird Cherokee – People of Persistence Geoffrey & Patricia Cantrell Joyce. Mary A. Cherokee Little People Were Real Mary A. Joyce Wood. Lawrence Mountain Memories Everett & Elizabeth Wilson Conkle, Henry Stories of the Mountains and Sea Everett & Elizabeth Wilson Miller, Basil George Washington Carver: God’s Ebony Scientist Everett & Elizabeth Wilson Ward, Doris Cline What To Do With Your Roots Barbara Dooley Cory, Kathleen B. Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Barbara Dooley East Tennessee Historical Society Journal of East Tennessee History Barbara Dooley Gray, Cam Hazel Creek: Patterns of Life on an Appalachian Watershed Barbara Dooley Hall, Charles M. A Surmane Index of 18th Century Immigrants (Palatine Index) Barbara Dooley Saving These Sacred Mountains: Jackson County Steep Slope Hearing; February 20, 2014 The Man Who Live on Main Street – Sol Schulman Doris Beck The following books were donated by JCGS member, James Eugene McGinnis, from the collection of his father, JCGS Life member; Gene McGinnis: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, 6 Volumes James E. McGinnis Aldridge, Bryan K. Graham County, NC – Cemeteries Clay County, NC Heritage Stewart, William 1800 Census – Pendleton District, SC Boyd, Terri B. 1850 Census – Jackson County, Georgia Boyd, Terri B. 1860 Census – Jackson County, Georgia Swain County Genealogical Society Cemeteries of Swain County Bryson, Ellie Jones Marriages of Swain County, NC 1871-1905 Swain County Heritage McRae, Barbara & Rebekah Laverette Macon County in the 1850 Census – A Snapshot in Time Reeves, Jim Chandler Descendant Chart Book 2 Volumes Ingmire, Frances T. Colonial Georgia Marriage Records – Index from 1760-1810 Jervis, Sr., Wayne The Jervis Family Alexander, Bill Mountain Berry Baskets & Mountain Poetry Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2004 171 Corbett, John Richard Ships by the name of North Carolina Knorr, Catherine Lindsay Marriage Bonds and Minister Returns of Pittsylvania County, Virginia 1767-1805 Lucas, Jr., Rev. Silas Emmett The Second or 1807 Land Lottery of Georgia Parrish, Donna, Leary, Bonnye T. & Bagley, Garland C. Census Indexes of Forsyth County, Georgia 1834-1900 Terrell, Bob Holy Land a journey into time Axelson, Edith F. Virginia Postmasters and Post Offices 1789-1832 Mathis, James A. & Waddell, Betty Ann Jackson County, Georgia Cemetery Records Alexander, Virginia, Elliot, Colleen & Willie, Betty Pendleton District and Anderson County, SC – Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records Madison County Heritage Foundation Madison County, Georgia Cemetery Book Great Smoky Mountains National Park Historic Structures Report – Little Cataloochee, North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cataloochee Auto Tour Wood, Lawrence E. Bryson Family of Western North Carolina Smith, JoAnn By Chance or By Plan – Western Carolina University; Its Beginning Williams, Max R., Editor The History of Jackson County Stewart, Bruce E., Editor Tuckasegee Valley Historical Review Russell, Gladys Trentham Call Me Hillbilly Ferrell, Dorothy M. Bear Tales and Panther Tracks Miller, Ilene Chandler Publishing a Family History from PAF In addition to our excellent library of books, we have in our office valuable resources such as the microfilm collection and our ever-growing digital collection. Sometimes these are overlooked sources of information. Feel free to come into the office and the volunteers will be willing to help you access these fine resources. Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2004 172 Mail Call We thought the following list of Post Offices in Jackson County would be informative and may be useful to some people. Not sure where some of these Post Offices were located though. Maybe some of our members can tell us where they were located. Addie (1885-1920) Alice (1898-1903) Argura (1901-1953) Balsam (1873-present) Barker (1887-1898) Barkers Creek (1905-1920) Bessie (1892-1938) Beta (1885-1934) Big Ridge (1883-1936) Big Spring (1852-1903) Bluefield (1901-1901) Calers Hill (1866-1873) Campus Station(?-?) Cashier’s Valley(1839-1881) Cashiers (1881-present) Cathey (1883-1901) Choga (1879-1882) Coalside (1915-1916) Compton (1903-1905) Cowarts (1888-1953) Deets (1900-1913) Dillsboro (1888-present) East Laport (1858-1955) Effie (1888-1902) Erastus (1892-1953) Fall Cliff (1879-1920) Feldspar (1886-1889) Fernhurst (1892-1906) Fidelity (1888-1901) Gay (1907-1953) Georgetown (1854-1907) Glenville (1891-present) Granite (1902-1906) Greens Creek (1907-1954) Grimshawes (1909-1953) Hamburgh (1856-1891) Heady Mountain (1858-1860) Hidden Mountain (1875-1887) High Top (1857-1866) Hogback Valley (1854-1861) Junaluska (1874-1885) Keolin (1891) Kilgo (1912-1917) Kilgore (1910-1912) Neddy Rock (1876-1878) Norton (1891-1953) Nortons (1878-1891) Ocala (1901-1912) Oscar (1886-1907) Painter (1883-1908) Quallatown (1866-1902) Raper (1883-1888) Reliance (1889-1891) Rich Mountain (1875-1929) Savannah (1851-1854) Savannahville (1831-1835) Scotts Creek (1832-1899) Snider (1884-1885) Soco (1907) Speedwell (1893-1952) Sylva (1880-present) Talpra (1902-1907) Tatham (1900-1901) Tavil (1887-1889) Tuckasegee (1946-present) Tuckaseigee (1882-1946) Tunnel (1882-1888) Webster (1857-present) Wesleyana (1885-1886) Whiteside Cove (1878-1909) Willets (1903-1934) Wilmot (1886-1922) Wolf Mountain (1876-1953) Wood’s (1875-1876) Journeys Through Jackson Fall 2004 173 World War I Draft Cards For Jackson County, North Carolina ED: These are abstracts from World War I draft cards for men living in Jackson County in the years 1917-1918. To read: Name; Birth date; Race; Birthplace; Which Draft Card was used. The listing of registration place for the majority of the men just list “Jackson, NC.” Abstracted by Sanji T Watson 2014. Will be continued in future issues. C?, Thompson 3 ? 1898 W Robbinsville A Calhoun, Fred Benjam 23 Dec 1890 W Swain Co. A Callahun, Oscar 16 Feb 1890 W Madison Co. A Calotsler, Wallace 1875 I ng C Calotster, William 1875 I ng C Campbell, Andrew St? 11 Apr 1896 W Haywood Co. A Campbell, Robert Smith 31 Dec 1886 W Franklin, NC A Candler, Willard Robert 4 Sep 1900 W ng C Carden, Samuel Arthur 25 Oct 1885 W ng C Cardon, Floyd Cyrus 11 Nov 1889 W Macon Co. A Carnes, Cance 26 Oct 1889 W Haywood Co. A Carpenter, Roy Thomas 20 Aug 1899 W ng C Carroll, Rufus Newton 12 Oct 1882 W ng C Carter, Emory 22 May 1877 W ng C Carter, Nathaniel unreadable 19 Jul 19?? W Asheville A Carver, James 30 Oct 1889 W ng C Carver, Oscar unreadabe W A Casey, Charlie 2 Apr 1884 B ng C Casey, Geo