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Hold Services For J K Bryson
Confederate Veteran Dies
After 3 Weeks' Illness At Daughter's Home
Funeral services for James Kennedy
Bryson, 86, one of the few Civil War veterans who remained in Macon county, were held Sunday
afternoon in the Sugar Fork Baptist church. Interment was in the Sugar Fork Cemetery.
Mr Bryson died at the home of his daughter, Mrs John M Moore, in Franklin, Friday
afternoon, at 6:45, at three weeks' illness.
The services were conducted by the Rev
J A Bryson of Columbia, Mo, a son of the deceased, who was assisted by the Revs K R Eller,
A S Solesbee and W T Potts, all of Macon county.
Mr Bryson was born near what is now the
Cullasaja post office, and on the farm adjoining the one which is still in possession of the
family. For the last 10 years he and his wife have lived in the homes of their daughters, Mrs
N L Jollay, of Cullasaja, and Mrs John M Moore, of Franklin. Since the death of Mrs Jollay a
few years ago they have lived in Franklin.
Sixty-two years ago Mr Bryson was married
to Margaret Higdon, by whom he is survived, now 85 years old, a daughter of Major William
Higdon, of Ellijay. Nine children were born to this union; other descendents include 29
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
50 Miles in a Day
When only 17 years of age Mr Bryson
volunteered and entered the service of the Southern Confederacy and served until near the end
of the conflict, when ill health forced his retirement. He and several companions who volunteered
at the same time walked and ran 50 miles from their homes in Macon county through the mountains.
Superintendent of Schools
After the close of the Civil War, Mr
Bryson enetered school and prepared himself to teach. He was largely self-educated, and spent
most of his active life as a teacher in Macon and Jackson counties. He served as superintendent of
schools at one time in Macon county, and also as recorder of deeds in Macon county. For many years
he was a justice of the peace, in which capacity he usually settled most cases without resort to law
and made no charge except when the parties insisted upon going to law. He was not a lawyer, but was
well versed in the law and his advice was sought by many friends.
Besides his widow the following survive:
a brother, Madison Bryson, of Cullasaja; a sister, Mrs Luvina Wright, of Darrington, Wash; four
daughters, Mrs Jennie Henry, of Ventura, Cal, Mrs Delia Briggs, of Baconton, Ga, Mrs Mary Collins,
of Knoxville, Tenn, Mrs John M Moore, of Franklin; two sons, J W Bryson, of Rome, Ga, the Rev J A
Bryson, of Columbia, Mo. Three daughters had previously died; Mrs Nellie Shook, Mrs Addie Jollay, Miss
Alberta Bryson. With the exception of J W Bryson and Mrs Henry, all surviving children attended
the funeral.
Pallbearers were J L Higdon, L H Higdon,
George Dean, Joe Ashear, Ellis Ammons, John M Moore.
Rev J F Tippett
The following sketch of the life of the
Rev J F Tippett, who was widely known in Macon county, appeared in the Verdon News, of Grady
county, Okla. The Rev Mr Tippett died on August 9, at the age of 85.
"Rev J F Tippett was born March 18,
1847, in Granville county, NC. He professed faith in Christ at the age of 19 years, and united
with the Baptist church at Cowee, NC. He accepted the Divine Call to the Christian ministry and
was ordained to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ April 13, 1905, and was faithful to that
sacred calling as long as his health would permit. He also served his county during the Civil War,
under Captain Siler in the 39th regiment and in Colonel Polk's cavalry at Cumberland Gap. He
was united in marriage to Hannah M Raby, February 7, 1869. To this union there were born ten
children. He survived both his first wife and seven of the children.
"His second marriage was to Martha L
Williams, September 29, 1886. To this union there were born ten children, one of who preceded
him in death.
"He moved to Oklahoma about January
1907 and united with the Verdon Baptist church immediately after his arrival, together with his
wife and 9 children.
"He departed this life August 21, 1932 at
the age of eighty-five years, four months, and twenty-one days. and leaves an aged wife and twelve
children. The children are: A L Tippett, of Culbertson, N C; T C Tippett, of Atlanta; W T Tippett
of Franklin, NC; The Rev Charles Tippett of Oklahoma City; Lee, George and Frank Tippett, Mrs
Cora Foster, Mrs O H Hall, Mrs Ted Janssen, Minnie and Margaret Tippett, all of Verden, Okla.
"He also leaves a number of grand
and great-grand children together with a host of friends to mourn his departure."
(Published in "The Franklin Press", 8 September 1932.)
Death Claims J T Winstead
Confederate Veteran Dies After Long Illness
James T Winstead, father-in-law
of W D Barnard, chairman of the Macon county board of commissioners, died about 6 o'clock
Wednesday morning at the Barnard home in the Iotla section. Mr Winstead, who was 87 years old and a
Confederate veteran, had been ill for several months.
Funeral services will be held in
the Iotla Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member, at 11 o'clock Thursday morning
with the Rev H L Freeman, pastor, officiating.
Mr Winstead, who served during the
War between the States with Company I, 39th North Carolina regiment, saw action in many
of the major battles of the war.
Mrs W D Barnard, a daughter of
Mr Winstead, is his only survivor.
(Published in "The Franklin Press
", 10 September 1931.)
GEN P R YOUNG FATALLY HURT
Struck by Train at Canton; Formerly Lived in This County
General Pinkey R Young, 87-year-old
Confederate veteran, was instantly killed when struck by a Southern railway locomotive at
Canton, Thursday night, Nov 5. He was walking near the railway track when struck, receiving
a wound in the back of the head which caused his death.
Mr Young joined the Confederate army
before he was 21 years old, and served with distinction in many battles, including the seige at
Petersburg, in which he was wounded twice. He took an active part in the Zeb Vance
encampment, United Confederate veterans, and was active in community civic affairs.
The deceased first married Miss Sarah
Arnold, of Franklin, and his second wife was Miss Katherine Gray. He is survived by his widow
and two daughters, Miss Charlotte and Miss Leona Young, of Asheville.
Mr Young was widely known in Macon
county, having lived near the Corumdun mines for many years. He taught school on Cowee
for several years. He was a man of fine character, and was highly respected by all who knew him.
(Published in "The Franklin Press
", 19 November 1931.)
Mr Ezekiel P Dowdle Died Last Tuesday
Ezekiel Polk Dowdle was born
August 20th, 1846, and died February 13th 1923, aged 76 years, 6-months, and 23 days.
He enlisted in the Southern cause in 1864
and proved himself a true soldier for the remaining 9 months of those trying times.
He was converted in his boyhood
and joined the M E Church South, in which he ever afterward lived an honest, conscientious life.
He served his church as an official
for almost fifty years.
He was happily married to Selma
Jane Huggins March 15th, 1970 and for about forty-three years they worked hand in hand. To this
union were born twelve children, three of whom have gone before. He leaves a wife and nine
children, one brother, Benjamin Franklin, and about 34 grand-children to mourn the departure
of as good a husband and father as ever lived.
Polk Dowdle, as he was known by
all, lived for his family, his country and his church, and her exalted Lord.
He gave absolute testimony of
his glorius eternal rest, and left a father's blessing to each living child; nor did he forget
his faithful companion in his anxiety for her welfare.
The funeral services were conducted
at Clark's Chapel M E Church, Wednesday, February 14th, 1923. Rev R E Ward officiating. The
members of the Jr O U A M, of which he was a member, had charge of the services at the grave.
(Published in "The Franklin Press
", 16 February 1923.)
In Memory of James M Sanders
The subject of this sketch was
born March 10, 1833, and died February 1, 1923, having about reached his 90th year. In
the year 1858 he was married to Mary Aurelia Jones, who departed this life 36 years ago. To
them were born 9 children, 8 of whom are living as follows: Will, J B, and W E Sanders, Mrs Jess
Ledford, Mrs C L Blaine, Mrs C D Nichols, Mrs Will Jones and Miss Itasca Sanders. He is also
survived by two brothers, John A T and Lee Sanders, besides many other relatives. He lived
to a remarkable age but it seems that the manner of his life was not less remarkable. He
professed religion when he was about 21 years of age and soon afterward joined the Methodist
church. For most of this long period of nearly 70 years, and even up to his death, he was
an official in his church. His life was consistent with his profession, even during the
Civil War, through which he fought, to such an extent that he was held in well nigh
universal respect and esteem. It is said that during the latter part of his life he became
peculiarly estranged from earth, that his mind and heart seemed set on higher things.
In spite of rain and much sickness there was a large crowd in attendance at his burial at
the McGee cemetery, and at the close of a life of service we buried his precious remains
in confident expectation of his triumphant resurrection.
J L Teague
(Published in "The Franklin Press
", 9 March 1923.)
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