In Memory of J S McIntyre

Mr J S McIntyre, 84, Confederate veteran and former citizen of Macon county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs F M Blackwell, of Welford, SC, near Spartanburg, February 6.

Funeral services were conducted at the home of his daughter Wednesday a.m. Interment was had at Oakwood Baptist churchyard, Welford, SC.

He professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived a Christian life until death. He was born and reared in Buncombe county, buy came to Macon just after the Civil War, and married Miss Elizabeth Young, who died June 4, 1925.

He resided in Watauga wntil three years previous to his death.

The decease is survived by three sons and three daughters: Sam McIntyre, of Robbinsville; Tom McIntyre, of Whittier; John McIntyre, of Franklin, Route Four; Mrs F M Blackwell, of Welford, SC; Mrs Sile Riddley, fo Satula, GA, and Mrs Otto Womack, of Franklin; one brother and two sisters, Phileters McIntyre, of Asheville, and Mrs S F Generette, of Asheville, and Mrs Joe Fisher, of Marshall

By his grandson, G L McIntyre

(Published in the Franklin Press, 14 February 1929)

 

 

Confederate Veteran's Home Burned Last Week

The house of Matt Daves, the last remaining Confederate veteran in Macon County, was destroyed by fire last week with all his household goods. The home was in the Clark's Chapel community.

The fire was discovered about three o'clock and Mr Daves, who has been an invalid for several months, was carried from the burning building. In leaving the room he grabbed the pillows of his bed which also served as a place of safety for the bonds which he posses (sic).

The four room house was a wooden fram (sic) structure. There was no insurance on the building. The origin of the fire is undetermined.

(Published in "The Franklin Press", July 9, 1942.)

 

 

 

 

J M Daves

Rites, Was Last Confederate Veteran In County

Funeral services for J Matt Daves, 96, the last remaining Confederate veteran in Macon county, were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Clark's Chapel Methodist church, The Rev Philip L Green, pastor, officated. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Mr Daves died at the home of his son, Joe H Daves, on Franklin, Rt 2, in the Clark's Chapel community Monday evening about 8 o'clock, following an illness of about 3 weeks. He had not been well for several months and his death was hastened by worry over the loss of his home which wa destroyed by fire about two weeks ago.

When a very young man, Mr Daves belonged to the Thomas Legion of the Confederate army. He was a son of the late Joseph and Betty Daves. He was a farmer and lived most of his life in Clark's Chapel community

Mr Daves was twice married. His first marriage was to Miss Addie Cabe. Following her death, he was married to Miss Laur (sic) Holland, who died a few years ago.

Surviving are five children by his first marriage. They are K E Daves and Mrs W B Garland of Algera, Wash, J B Daves, of Franklin, Rt 2, Mrs R L Garland and J W Daves, of Hamilton, Wash, 19 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

(Published in "The Franklin Press", July 16, 1942.)

 

Veteran Dies

Mr James Ramey, one of the few Civil War veterans, died February 17, 1929 and was buried at the McGee cemetery. Mr Ramey was a Christian gentleman. It has been said of him that he would shout and praise his Lord while at work as well as at church. His son, Mr Will Ramey, who lives some where in the West, came home and was here for the funeral and while here bought a home for his mother in which she could spend the remainder of her life. Hats off to this son.

(Published in "The Franklin Press", March 14, 1929.)

 

Elbert Watson, 99, Dies In Glenville

Elbert Watson, the last surviving Confederate veteran in Jackson county, died at his home at Glenville, Sunday at the age of 99. He had a number of friends and family in Macon county.

Until a few weeks ago, when his health failed, Mr Watson was strong, mentally and physically.

He enlisted in the Confederate army in 1861 and served for more than three years. Wounded in the battle of Petersburg, he was home on furlough at the time of General Lee's surrender at Appomatox.

He was a member of "the fighting 25th North Carolina regiment," a regiment that included in its membership 11 of his first cousins and one uncle.

Mr Watson was twice married. His first wife, Miss Martha Alexander, died in 1917, and in 1920 he married Miss Sarah Moody, who survives. The only one of the five children born to him and the first Mrs Watson now living is Frank Watson, prominent Spruce Pine attorney. Also surviving is a brother, Zeb Watson of Speedwell; a sister, Mrs Emily Watson Henson of Franklin, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Burnsville.

(Published in "The Franklin Press", October 3, 1928.)

Death Calls Man And Wife

Six days separated the deaths of William Stiles and his wife Harrett Elizabeth Stiles, who, for years, have lived near the roller mill at Franklin. Both were born and lived all of their lives in Macon county. They formerly resided in Smith's Bridge township, later moving to the home they occupied near Franklin. Mr Stiles was 84 years old, his death occuring July 21. Mrs Stiles was 77 years old and died July 15.
Both had been in ill health for some months, dysentery being the immediate cause of death of each. William Stiles, who is an uncle of George Stiles, of Franklin, served through the Civil War in the Confederate army. Both Mr and Mrs Stiles were members of the Methodist church, to which each had belonged for more than 50 years. Funeral services were held at the Union church, Rev R F Mock, officiating.
Two children survive the aged couple, Miss Addie Stiles and Charles Stiles of this county. The father of F Y and R P McCracken, J M L McCracken donated the ground on which the church was erected.

(Published in The Franklin Press, 26 July 1928)

Death Claims J G Bates, 91, At Otto Home

J G Bates, 91 year-old Confederate veteran of Otto, died at his home about 7:30 PM Wednesday. The funeral was to be held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Coweta Baptist church with the Rev E R Eller, pastor of the First Baptist church of Franklin, officiating.
Mr Bates was a member of company B, 39th N C Regiment in the Confederate army.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs Alice Carpenter, of Toccoa, and by four sons, Elbert Bates, of the state of Washington, Hanover Bates, of Otto, Dan Bates, of Texas, and Melvorn Bates, of South Georgia

(Published in The Franklin Press, 14 July 1932)

James Conley Dead

Confederate Veteran Dies at Cartoogechaye

James Lucius Conley, 87-year-old Confederate veteran, died at his home on Cartoogechaye Tuesday night after an illness of two months.
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Mt Zion Methodist church. The Rev J C Umburger conducted the services.
Mr Conley was a member of Company E, Sixth Regiment of the North Carolina troops, CSA. He was a member of the Mt Hope Baptist church and had been a devoted student of the Bible all his life.
He is survived by his widow and three small children, two boys, Joe and Charles, and one girl, Newassa; and by five children of former marriages: Robert V Conley of Canton, Will Conley of Johnson City, Tenn, Mrs Mary Young of Boonford, Mrs Van Wright of Ducktown, Tenn, and Mrs Mon (sic) Monroe Teems of Georgia.
Among those from out of the county who attended the funeral were Mr and Mrs R V Conley of Canotn, Mrs Mary Young of Boonsford and Edgar Fisher of Bushnell.

(Published in The Franklin Press, 1 December 1932)

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