The Jacksons Grove Story

Jacksons Grove United Methodist Church

Route 1, Landrum, South Carolina

The Church

The Cemetery

The People

Copyright

By

Blanche Waldrop Culbreth

Route 2, Box 297

Columbus, North Carolina

1983

Note: Jacksons Grove United Methodist Church of Landrum is pleased to share this on-line edition of Blanche Waldrop Culbreth’s The Jacksons Grove Story, and is deeply grateful to Mrs. Culbreth’s family for their gracious permission to do so. Readers are advised that this edition does not include an index, and some changes have been made in spacing and pagination to accommodate the on-line format. The text, however, remains as Mrs. Culbreth wrote it in 1983.

“The Groves Were God’s First Temples”

- William Cullen Bryant

The Jacksons Grove Story is the story of a church. But, it must necessarily also be the history of a family. A dedicated Christian family whose heritage is preserved and continued for those of us who come after.

It, therefore, behooves we who carry in, to do so with the same dedication and honor as our predecessors.

It is also the story of a community which has flourished at times and languished at times, over a period of about two centuries.

The following prayer has been used at Jackson’s Grove at different times through the years.

Lord, thank Thee for all the bountiful blessings we enjoy from day to day.

Keep us humble, realizing that we are as little children and Know not what our real needs may be. We pray that you would guide us and help us to become wiser and closer to Thee.

Bless Jacksons Grove and all those who work for thy Glory, we pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen.

THE JACKSONS GROVE STORY

The earliest known history of the immediate land area of Jacksons Grove includes it in the Cherokee Indian Territory, in their hunting grounds. Since there was a known Indian Campground just about two miles up the Pacolet River where Wolf Creek empties into the river, it would seem likely that Indians were from time to time at the Jacksons Grove location. There have been found numbers of Indian arrowheads and other artifacts in the general area, lending credence to the belief that Indians passed this way before the white settlers came along.

Following treaties with the Indian chiefs, the Cherokee boundary was moved back to the present line between Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, and opened up a vast area of land to white settlement. It was during these years of settlement between 1755 and 1775 and the outbreak of the American Revolution that the Jackson family came from the Waxhaws settlement on the Catawba River south of Charlotte, N.C., to the North Pacolet River, where land grants to acreages were obtained. Some of this area’s land records were recorded in North Carolina, and some in South Carolina, since the state line was not definitely settled for some years. At least one deed to one of the Jacksons is recorded in Charleston, S. C.

According to the Jackson family records, the family, who were founders of the church, and the earliest settlers known to the exact site, were the grandparents, John and Elizabeth Jackson, a son named Samuel Jackson and his family, of whom we know two sons: Samuel Jackson, Jr., and Thomas. Thomas was the son who acquired the land where Jacksons Grove was established.

Both Samuel Jackson and Thomas were young men, probably unmarried when the hostilities preceding the American Revolution began to be felt even into the frontiers, as the North Pacolet settlements were. Thomas was a Captain of the local Militia before the outbreak of the War, and we are told by Dr. J.B.O. Landrum in his “Colonial and Revolutionary History of Upper South Carolina,” that the Indians had become quite troublesome in raiding the settlements and killing and destroying. One such raiding party had done much of the like, and were descending Pacolet River from farther back near the mountains, searching and destroying as they came. Captain Thomas Jackson with his company of Militia were hastily called and met the Indian marauders at the location of their former campground at the mouth of Wolfe Creek. There they were turned back and the other settlers protected. This was in 1776, possibly about the time of the Battle of Round Mountain which is memorialized by the monument at Howards Gap on Interstate Highway I-26, and probably following the massacre of the Hannon family, just a short distance up the river from Wolfe Creek.

Thomas Jackson and his brother Samuel are both listed in the “Stub Entries to Indents,” a list of payments of Claims in S.C. For Revolutionary War service. Book L&N, page 179: “No. 382, L129.16: Issued 1 October 1784 to Mr. Thomas Jackson, late Second Lt. in Ross’s Troop of Myddleton’s Regiment of Sumpters Brigade State Troops, for L141 Sterling being amount pay and bounty due him for his services in that troop, from April 1782, payment to this date.”

In Book O&Q, page 3, Issued 17 Jan 1785, “to Mr. Samuel Jackson for L10.19.7 ½ Sterling provisions and forage for Militia use in 1780 and 1782.” Also, Book X, Part I, page 161: “Issued 26 Jan 1786 to Mr. Samuel Jackson Sr., for L1.13.5 sterling for Beef and Rations supplied Militia in 1781 as per account passed by Commissioners.”

Probably about the time of the end of the Revolution, both Samuel and Thomas were married. Samuel Jackson married Miss Joanna Foster, and they made their home on the south side of the North Pacolet River, at the old home which they built---probably the same large log house which stood at that location until just the last few years, when it was removed to make way for some other things. They raised a family, some of whom lived at the old home for many years, it being a Post Office for a time, called Jackson Hill, S.C.

Thomas Jackson married Miss Sarah Carson, and they made their home further up the North Pacolet River, and probably even in what is now Polk County, N.C. In his will which was probated in 1826, Thomas Jackson left his “upper place, where I now live” to his son James---and James’ home was in Polk County, N.C., the place now known as the “Bessie Jackson house.” Either that was the Jackson home, or James built it later and did not live at the home which Thomas left to him in his will.

Spartanburg County, S.C. was established in 1785 from the old Spartan District of South Carolina, and Thomas Jackson was selected as one of the first Grand Jurors at that tme. He and his brother Samuel served as Justices of the Peace, jurors, road overseers, and other public offices.

The Jackson family had been Presbyterian before coming to the North Pacolet, and for some years after their removal to the area, they apparently attended the Nazareth Presbyterian Church, near Roebuck, S.C., which was established there by 1765. Then, in 1780, according to Mills’ “Statistics,” the North Pacolet Presbyterian Church was organized, and we learn in “The History of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina” by Rev. George Howe, D.D., on page 546: “North Pacolet Church was an offshoot from Nazareth and Fairforest; of its original formation we have obtained no information. North and South Pacolet petitioned the Presbytery of S.C. for supplies in October 1785. Joseph Alexander was appointed on 12 Apr 1786 to preach at Pacolet, and James Edwards on 12 April 1787. On page 626: “ In 1790 Rev. Thomas Newton labored in this church. The elders at this time were R. Carruth and J. Jackson. Among the members were: R. Carruth, his wife and his son A. Carruth and his wife; J. Jackson and his wife; J. Logan and his wife; Thomas Jackson and his wife; Samuel Jackson Senior and his wife; S. Jackson Jr. And his wife; J. McDowell and his wife; R. McMillan and his wife.” After this it continued a vacant congregation dependent upon such occasional supplies as could be procured. A small unattended cemetery still exists where this North Pacolet Presbyterian Church stood, some inscribed stones are there, but no Jacksons.

The Methodist Bishop, Francis Asbury began his travels from the northern states down to Georgia, crisscrossing the country, and preaching at countless locations, beginning about 1785, and visited this area many times. In Shipp’s “History of Methodism,” he tells of the large camp meetings held in the Nazareth area, people coming from far and near, and of all denominations, and worshipping and enjoying fellowship with each other for a week or more at the time.

Churches and “meetings” were more and more commonly being organized and we like to believe that the Jacksons, forerunner to Jacksons Grove Methodist Church, were counted among the 361 Methodists mentioned in Mills’ Atlas as being in Spartanburg County in 1820.

The Jackson family, if not actively organized as Jacksons Grove Methodist Church, had close ties with the Methodists of Spartanburg County, at any rate. James Jackson, who inherited his father’s home place, had married Isabella Gray on 23 December 1838. She was the daughter of David Gray, an early Methodist leader in Rutherford County, N.C., and whose family founded the Gray’s Chapel Methodist Church, just off Highway 108, one of Polk County’s earliest churches.

James and Isabella’s children were baptized by ministers of the Spartanburg District. Mary Ann, the oldest daughter, was baptized on 17 October 1841 by Rev. A.B. McGilvery who was Preacher in Charge of the District Conference in 1833, and a member of the Conference until his death at Spartanburg in 1863. He had also preached at Rutherfordton in 1841. The next daughter, Sarah, was baptized 24 November 1843 by Rev. M. McKibben, who was also in the Spartanburg District from 1840 until he removed to Barnwell, among other charges, and where he died in 1887. The next daughter, Martha, was baptized 26 July 1846 by Rev. D.G. McDaniel, a delegate to the General Conference in 1832, and who died in 1853 at the age of 62, and was buried at Camden. Their sons, James David and William Arthur, were baptized 16th June 1849 by Rev. A.W. Gamewell, who was admitted to the Conference in 1834, was a Conference Delegate in 1850, died in 1869 at age 55 in Spartanburg, where he is buried. Their youngest daughter, Lititia, was baptized on 6 March 1858 by Rev. J.W. Kelly of Union County, S.C., who was born 1825 and died 1885 in Union, a Methodist minister there. All of these ministers were active in the Spartanburg area, and we feel sure that there was an active church at Jacksons Grove during these years, although records do not seem to exist. These baptism records are from the Jackson family Bible, which served as the pulpit Bible in Jacksons Grove church for many years. The ministers’ records are from “Early Methodism in The Carolinas” by Rev. A. M Chreitzberg, D.D. (1897)

After the death of her husband James Jackson, in 1862, we know that Mrs. Isabella Jackson was a very loyal and dedicated leader of Jacksons Grove for the rest of her life. Some of the older members who knew her always spoke very highly of “Miss Isabella” and remembered her with great respect and affection. Jacksons Grove was blessed with her Christian influence.

Two other sons of Thomas Jackson and his wife Sarah Carson remained on their father’s lands and were lifetime members of Jacksons Grove. One was John Jackson who married Susannah Whitesides and whose son Marsden Perry Jackson was the donor of the property for the church and cemetery. Their home was just across the hill from the church, and is now the home of Mr. Ellis Slater, and a part of Caroland Farms. The other son was Samuel Jackson who married Martha Collins, and whose home was to the west of the church, and is now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen D. Slater and a part of Caroland Farms. The Samuel Jackson family have a very poignant and tragic story of the Civil War period.

The three sons, and only children, of Samuel and Martha Jackson served in the Confederate States Army during the war, and all three lost their lives during and as a result of the war. The eldest, James Madison Jackson died in 1866 in Texas following the war, of illness. He was brought back home to Jacksons Grove for burial. The second son, Joseph Alexander Jackson, also a soldier in the Confederate Army, was captured by Union forces, and died in 15 April 1864 at Point Lookout, Md. prison camp. The younger son, Thomas Robert Jackson, with the Confederate forces was wounded and died at Gettysburg 2 August 1863, and was buried there. His wife and daughter are buried at Jacksons Grove. The father, Samuel Jackson, died April 1867, not having fully recovered from the tragedy and losses of the Civil War.

Others serving from the Jacksons Grove community included Benson B. Chapman, Dr. William P. Compton, and probably several of the “Pacolet Volunteers” which became a part of the 13th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers.

There had been a log-building church, time of its existence is not known, but in the years following the civil war, the “new building” which is the present church, was erected. Some of our older members remembered that the logs from the older building were still visible out under the “big oak,” about 1900. The log house may not have stood there, the logs perhaps were removed to make way for the new building and just piled up for fuel or other use. Any way, the new church was built of fine lumber, and most likely sawn from selected timbers in the immediate vicinity, and was erected by craftsmen who were skilled in their art. The frame is of heavy hand-hewn timbers. The center supports in the building are of hand planed timers, the walls are of wide hand planed boards. The altar, altar rails, and the pulpit are of walnut, and all hand work. The windows have many of the panes of the original glass - having bubbles showing in them. The windows and the doors are at least partly, if not altogether, put together with pegs. The windows once had wooden shutters, and have unique hand made catches for holding open and for locking. The doors originally had wrought iron closers at the floor which held them in place. The pews are also made of wide selected boards and are hand planed. The three back pews on each section are darker than the others, having been painted dark for the use of the negro members. All the other pews were left unpainted, having only recently been lightly stained.

According to Mr. Otis Ruppe, who married Miss Lillie Beach and lived in the area, attending Jacksons Grove for many years, the builder of the church was Mr. George Washington Wilkie a noted builder from Catawba County, N.C., who also built Kistler’s Chapel Methodist Church, over on Poore’s Ford Road in Rutherford County, N.C., He said that Mr. Wilkie lived to be over 102 years of age. Kistler’s Chapel was established in the 1830s, and was first known as “Black’s Meeting House.”

A Spartanburg, S.C. newspaper, The Carolina Spartan, ran a news article on 23 August 1875, concerning the dedication ceremony which was to be held on the third Sunday in September of that year “The Methodist congregation at Jacksons Grove has erected a handsome building mainly through the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Jackson. Dedication sermon will be preached by Rev. Samuel Jones, D.D., of Columbia.” Mr. Perry Jackson was Marsden Perry Jackson, son of John and Susannah Whitesides Jackson, and his wife was Mrs. Emily G. Jackson who moved to Landrum in later years, and was the prime mover in locating the old Spartan Academy in Landrum.

Marsden Perry Jackson, after inheriting the property where the church was built, made a deed to his wife Emily Jackson, for a large tract including this lot. On the 23d day of June 1886, Mrs. Emily J.R. Jackson made a deed to Levi N. Pressley, Benson Chapman, and James D. Jackson, the officers appointed by the Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and their successors in office, all that certain lot or parcel of land containing two acres situate on North Pacolet River in the County of Spartanburg and the State of South Carolina, being the lot on which the Jacksons Grove Church now stands and the cemetery adjacent thereto occupied. In trust that said premises shall be used, kept maintained and disposed of as a place of worship for the use of the Ministers and membership of the Methodist Episcopal Church South . . . when said premises shall cease to be maintained as a place of Divine Worship by the Methodist Episcopal Church South, said land shall revert back to said Emily Jackson and her heirs. Witness, LM. Gentry, G.W. Gray.

We have no church records for most of the early years, but we know that Jacksons Grove was a part of the Campobello Circuit from about 1880 or earlier. The earliest membership roll is dated 1893. The Quarterly Conference records are extant from 1908 to the 1940s.

Quarterly Conferences for the Campobello Charge, which included Campobello Methodist Church, Landrum Methodist Church, Liberty Methodist Church, and Jacksons Grove Methodist Church, were held at Jacksons Grove on the following dates:

26 June 1909 27 July 1924 14 June 1936

8 July 1911 3 July 1925 4 July 1937

24 Aug 1912 25 July 1926 10 Apr 1938

24 July 1920 24 July 1932 23 July 1939

8 May 1921 9 July 1933 14 Apr 1940

12 Aug 1922 3 June 1935 12 Apr 1942

Some highlights from these conferences during the years:

27 February 1908, the Sunday School is reported to be “in winter quarters,” being closed until springtime. In June of 1908 the Sunday School is reported as being organized and work begun in good spirit, the Superintendent being Mr. J.D. Jackson. An “open air revival” was held that year. (See Addenda)

A resolution was passed at this conference authorizing the trustees of the charge to take steps for the protection of the property of the church at Jacksons Grove, and recover damages for trespass already committed. Rev. E.G. James was the pastor, and George H. Bramlette of the Campobello Church was elected the Conference Secretary, and he wrote a good legible script which is very easy to read.

In April 1925, “We have preaching at each church every other Sunday. At Campobello and Landrum we have morning and night services, and at Liberty and Jacksons Grove every other Sunday after noon.”

A revival was held the second Sunday in June 1925, Rev. C.B. Daniel being the visiting minister. The value of the Jacksons Church was set at $2,000. A big tent revival was reported at the Liberty Church, said to be the first revival there in 40 years.

After much debate and continuing decisions, the circuit parsonage at Campobello was sold and a new parsonage built at Landrum in 1927. The Campobello Circuit became part of the Landrum Charge.

In July of 1927, the trustees of Jacksons Grove were authorized to have the lot surveyed and a plat made of the same.

Dr. J.W. Baldridge, a Baptist Minister, and the father of our pastor’s wife, Mrs. M.W. Lever, attended the Quarterly Conference at Jacksons Grove, and also Mrs. W. L. Mulliken, the wife of the Presiding Elder (now called District Superintendent). These visitors were recorded by the Quarterly Conference. Representing Jacksons Grove at this Conference were Mrs. Mattie Jackson, Miss Minnie Jackson, and Miss Gladys Jackson.

The Quarterly Conference of 2 April 1938 made note of the death that day of Mr. E.T. Jackson of Jacksons Grove. A memorial to him was written for publication in the Methodist Advocate.

During the years, there was a Sunday School much of the time at Jacksons Grove. There was a men’s Bible Class which sat in the front left corner of the church, and their textbook was the Bible. We believe that Mr. J.D. Jackson was the teacher of that class, he was Sunday School Superintendent for many years. At one time, Mr. Athan Gibbs was Superintendent.

In July 1939, the Sunday School was reported “just about closed”, due to infantile paralysis. A night school for adults was reported at Jacksons Grove.

The Missionary Council for October 1939 was: Floyd Jackson, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, Herbert Jackson, Brooks Waldrop, Blanche Waldrop, and Beulah Waldrop.

Sunday School reports for 1939: Superintendent, Mr. Frank Jackson; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. Floyd Jackson; Teachers: Mrs. Mattie Jackson, Mrs. Catherine Cash, Mrs. Bessie Jackson, Mrs. Violet Beach, Mr. Hollis Dameron

Class 1, Childrens class: Walter Wyatt, Mildred Wyatt, Elsie Wyatt, Shirley Jackson, Louise Jackson, Geneva Newman, Edith Newman, Blennie Hood, Blanche Hood, Zullie Hutchins, Jr. Blackwell, Lucy Vickers, Jean Blackwell, Lillian Blackwell, Virty Blackwell, Dean Blackwell, Alta Mae Blackwell, Ethel Ward, Bertha Ward.

Class 2, Childrens class: Edgar Wilkerson, Homer Wilkerson, Gene Blackwell, B.L. Blackwell.

Class 3, Youth: Archie Holden, Mary Wyatt, Beulah Waldrop, Sybil Newman.

Class 4, Youth: Mrs. Violet Beach. Alice Wyatt, Blanche Waldrop, Elizabeth Morris, Glades Bradley, Brooks Waldrop, Herbert Jackson, Mrs. Broads Blanton, Eula Blackwell, Ethel Wyatt, Sara Ruth Blackwell, Broadus Blanton, Ellen Bradley, Doris Ward, Ellen Ward.

Class 5, Adults: Mr. Hollis Dameron, Mrs. Ed Wilkerson, Mrs. Bessie Jackson, Mrs. W.F. Lancaster, Mrs. Robert Blackwell, Mrs. Wm. Bradley, Mr. John Dameron, Mr. CL Beach, Mrs. Frank Jackson, Mrs. Mary Blackwell, Mrs. LL.. Newman, Minnie Jackson, Mr. L. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. BP Waldrop.

During 1940 the average attendance for Sunday School was 54. The Superintendent was Mrs. Elizabeth Waldrop Morris. Department heads were: Adults, Mrs. Mattie Jackson; Youth, Blanche Waldrop; Children, Beulah Waldrop.

Revivals were held most years, many of them being quite effective and memorable. In 1938 a revival was held, the pastor being M.W. Lever, and preaching was by the Presiding Elder, Rev. W.F. Mulliken. In 1941, a revival was held by Rev. J.G. Stored, and a Vacation Church School was organized with Mr. W.E. Brannon, Supt. Attendance was 45.

Teachers later in the year of 1940: Mr. Hollis Dameron, Mrs. Gertrude Porter, Miss Blanche Waldrop, Mrs. Hardy, Mr. W.E. Brannon, Supt.

A list for the years of 1942-42 includes those attending Sunday School: Janette Bradley, Tommy Cooley, Louis Johns, Leonard Storey, Barney Storey, Louise Storey, Lois Storey, Loree Storey, Mr. Dave Blackwell, Mrs. Pete Johnson, Mr. Wash Prince, Mrs. Robert Blackwell, Marion Brannon, Cleo Brannon, Nell Johnson, Irene J. Johnson, Joe Johnson, Alberta Payne, Dorothy Brannon, Betty Joe Brannon, Betty Lou Dameron, Gerene Blackwell, Junior Blackwell, Billie Blackwell, J.L. Brannon, Sarah Davis, Maudie Cudd, Myrtle McCraw, B.B. Brannon, Faye Brannon, Etta Mae Stepp, Ellen Stepp, E. A. Allison, Mary Allison, Sylvia Payne, Walker Stepp, Fannie Stepp, Mrs. Pace, Mr. Tom Allison, Mrs. Tom Allison, Martha Pace, Earline Pace, Dorothy Brannon, Thomas Jackson, Lillian Stepp, Russell Stepp, Clarence Stepp, J.W. Davis, Junior Davis, Brooks Waldrop.

Jacksons Grove continued as a member of the Landrum Charge from 1927 when Campobello Circuit was changed to that charge, until 1956, when it was made a separate unit, and assigned our own minister, Rev. Clarence Powell who was at that time a ministerial student at Wofford College. The church continued making progress, and increased our membership. An official board was organized, with members: The Pastor; Miss Mary Beth Littlejohn, Deaconess in Spartanburg District; Board Chairman, Mr. Hubert Culbreth; Mr. T. Frank Jackson; Mr. T. Frank Jackson; Mrs. T. Frank Jackson; Thomas Jackson; Leonard Storey; Mrs. Leonard Storey; Mrs. Herbert Culbreth; Mr. Leroy McCraw; Mr. Charles Settle; Mrs. Charles Settle.

At the Quarterly Conference in 1961, the District Superintendent, Dr. Robert DuBose, asked Landrum, Jacksons Grove and Campobello churches to all meet at Landrum in a combined conference. At that time he said that Campobello and Jacksons Grove would have to share a pastor, since neither church supported a parsonage. Rev. Robert Monson was the pastor of Campobello at the time, and worked out a schedule with the two churches. Soon a new pastor was assigned, Rev. Samuel K. Harmon who was a student at Wofford College. Samuel received the History Honor Award at the graduation at Wofford that spring.

A Vacation Bible School was held that year, and 19 certificates were awarded.

At least twice during the years, a Women’s Society of Christian Service was organized, and did much good work for the church. The first organization, and we do not know what year it was, Mrs. Mattie Jackson was elected President. The next President, in 1960, was Mrs. Hubert Culbreth. Others at that time were: Vice-President, Mrs. Leonard Storey; Secretary, Mrs. Frank Jackson; members included Mrs. Leroy McCraw, Mrs. James Voght, Mrs. Hugh Sharpe, Mrs. J.D. Wilkerson, and others. Mrs. Frank Jackson was elected President of the WSCS in 1962, but records of other officers and members are missing.

These WSCS groups accomplished much, holding rummage sales for fund raising, sold fruit cakes and household items, made quilts and various projects. They bought shrubbery for the churchyard, curtains for the Sunday School rooms, sponsored hot-dog cookouts for the young people, and Easter egg hunts for the children.

Another enjoyable occasion which was continued for a time was Family Night. This was held once a month, usually on Wednesday evening, when everyone was invited to a singing, playing games, some refreshments, and just a general good time get-together. And, strange as it might seem, another enjoyable event was the clean-up day. Everyone was asked to come, bringing what tools you had that would be of help in cutting weeds, raking, washing windows, or whatever needed cleaning. When all the work was done, a hot dog cooking was ready, and everyone enjoyed a day of fellowship together.

The church was closed in 1965, the property and members being assigned to the Gramling Methodist Church, Rev. Harvey Floyd Jr. Pastor. Two families from Jacksons Grove became members of the Gramling church, others joined other churches, and others remained members of Jacksons Grove. Our pulpit Bible, the piano, and other items were removed from Jacksons Grove and taken to the Gramling church. After the re-opening of Jacksons Grove, these two were returned.

In May of 1967, a church conference was held at Jacksons Grove church. The District Superintendent, Dr. Adlai C. Holler, D.D., presiding. It was felt that there were enough people and enough interest in Jacksons Grove to warrant its re-opening. Rev. George Hodges, who had been retired, came to be our pastor and continued until July of 1968, when he retired again. For the next full year we depended upon lay speakers, or supplies who could come. They included Mr. Adrain Lynn of Lyman; Mr. Charles Coates of Campobello; Mr. Milton T. Skiner of Drayton; Mr. George Edge of Fairforest; Mr. Marcus Johnson of Gramling; Mr. G.B. Gillespie whose nephew Benny came with him and attended Sunday School; Mr. T. Curtis Bogan of Bogansville; Mr. K.M. Covington, District Lay Leader; Mr. Roger Shively, President of Cecil’s Business College; Mr. Frank Lambright of Landrum; Mr. Wesley Bridgeman of Landrum; and Rev. Bill B. Brown and his guest, Rev. Carson Baume.

In March of 1969, Jacksons Grove was transferred to the care of the Landrum Methodist Church, and the Rev. Carl Harris, pastor of Landrum, came to Jacksons Grove to preach each Sunday at 9:00 A.M.

Beginning 21 February 1971, Mr. Charles Coates, a Certified Lay Speaker of the Spartanburg District, and a member of the Campobello Methodist Church, agreed to preach at Jacksons Grove each Sunday morning at 11:00 A.M. Sunday School was at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Coates continued this service for Jacksons Grove until September 1974 at which time he resigned to go to other work.

From 1974 until the present time, we have continued under the care of the Landrum church, and their pastors have also served Jacksons Grove. At the present time, 1983, we have only one service each month--the first Sunday morning of each month, at 9:00 A.M.

The membership and attendance have varied over the years, sometimes being a full house, and at other times being only a few. The present membership is 21. The enrollment in Sunday School in 1933 was 83, with Mr. L.S. Kyser being Superintendent. The Blue Ridge Young People’s Union, on 9 October 1939, “met with our newest Sunday School, which is at Jacksons Grove. The attendance was the largest ever yet to attend, viz. 133 (with many unaccounted on the outside).” Signed by the pastor, Rev. M. Waldo Lever.

Homecoming has been observed through the years, the first of which we have record being in 1875, when the dedication of the new building was set. There were tables for “dinner on the grounds” stored underneath the building for many years, and they were very old. Homecoming was observed in June of 1957, and has continued with few exceptions since that time. In 1960, the third Sunday in September was set as the permanent date for the annual Homecoming at Jacksons Grove, and has been continued since that time.

Our Presiding Elders, now called District Superintendents, have been with us down through the years, conducting services, attending, and preaching. Dr. Adlai C. Holler, D.D., preached at least three times during the year of 1967-68 when we had recently reopened, and were striving to grow. Dr. Robert DuBose attended our adult Sunday School Class at one time, and we of course asked his opinion of the lessen subject and enjoyed his teaching. He also preached the sermon that day. Rev. J.O. Smith preached several times during his tenure as District Superintendent. Rev. W.L. Mulliken conducted a week’s revival services during the ministry of Rev. Waldo Lever here, in 1938. Dr. A. McKay Brabham and Mrs. Brabham attended Homecoming in 1975, and he also spoke during our afternoon service. And, Rev. George H. Hodges, who served as our pastor for a year during 1967 and 1968, had been District Superintendent several years earlier, and preached here on several occasions then.

One revival of note for Jacksons Grove was that conducted by Rev. Francis H. Gossett in the summer of 1958. Rev. Gossett was the pastor of the Whitney Methodist Church at that time, and had previously been an assistant preacher with some of Rev. Billy Graham’s Crusades. The house was full that time, with many on the outside.

The revival conducted by Rev. W.L. Mulliken in 1938 had the house full. Also James G. Stroud during 1939 and 1940.

Jacksons Grove took part in the Ministry to Migrants in 1975, and 1976, a project of the Ministerial Association of the Landrum area.

One occurrence which was widely talked about at the time, was an earthquake which occurred during a revival service. Rev. Archie Bigelow was preaching. We did not think that his sermon was quite that emphatic, but the building began to tremble, the window panes could be seen to vibrate, and the pews sort of jiggled. Then, it was over. We believed at the time that an earth tremor had happened, and soon learned that a tremor had indeed been felt throughout the southeastern United States, in both Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia, centered at Blacks burg, Virginia, of 4.5 intensity on the Richter scale. It was at 8:02 P.M., Wednesday November 19th 1969.

The US Geological Survey made sea-level measurements during 1936, and erected a marker on Jacksons Grove churchgrounds as follows:

U.S. Geological Survey

Bench Mark

For Information write the Director, Washington, D.C.

Co-operation with this State

Elevation above sea level, 917 feet

T T 1 E

1936

Finances, while never great, have never been a great big problem, either. We have always been able to meet needs and get along. A good friend of Jacksons Grove, Mr. Joseph E. Carpenter whose will was probated in May 1960, made a bequest of $1,000 to Jacksons Grove. His family bought a tract of the Jackson’s land and owned it for several years, it being called locally “the Carpenter place.”

One of our most faithful members, and a devoted Christian, Mrs. Bessie Jackson, died in 1957. She followed the example of her family before her, and made provision for the financial future of Jackson Grove. She made bequest of $2,180.95 to be put into a trust fund, the interest from which is to be used for 1) upkeep of the cemetery, 2) upkeep of the church, and 3) other needs of the church.

Among donors to Jackson Grove, we should mention the Slater family. Mr. Allen D. Slater has contributed to painting the building when it was needed, has donated framed photographs of the church for fund raising, and has donated shrubbery and trees to beautify the grounds, and also the materials for the erection of the picket fence along the road frontage of the grounds, besides contributing workmen and machines to mow grass and maintain the grounds from time to time.

Early in 1982 a fund drive was begun for some needed maintenance - the entire building, including roof, needed painting - draperies needed re-lining, necessary repairs in the cemetery, among other things. Everyone was most generous and cooperative.

On Saturday, 15 May 1982, volunteers gathered to do the work of painting the exterior of the building. Workers included Rev. Ray K. Smith, Larry McCraw, Leslie, Brian, and Diane Culbreth, Calvin Burrell, Mitchell and Phillip Grigg - ages 11 and 12 years. Contributors to the fund included Miss Minnie Jackson, Mrs. Daisy Martin, Mrs. Sue Jordan, Mrs., Blanche Culbreth, Mrs. Leona Cash, Misses Emma Jay and Annie Mae McCraw, Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCraw, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Byars, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Wilkerson Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Burrell, and Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Slater. A professional painter was engaged to paint the roof, and members worked at cleaning and other work on the grounds.

We are planning for our Homecoming Day in September 1983, to also have a dedication service for an historical marker, designating Jackson Grove as an historic church, as listed on the United Methodist Church’s National Roster.

Some weddings which have been held at Jackson Grove included:

Miss Beulah Mae Waldrop was married to George Leonard Storey, 16 August 1941, Rev. James G. Stroud officiating.

Miss Beulah McCraw was married to Jack Earl Foster 20 September 1969, Rev. Howard Edwards officiating.

Miss Mary E. Ford was married to Andrew N. Harper 21 November 1970, Rev. Sprinkle officiating.

Miss Myrtle Turner was married to T. Frank Jackson.

PASTORS OF JACKSONS GROVE CHURCH

1841 - Rev. A.B. McGilvery

1843 - Rev. M. McKibbin

1846 - Rev. D.G. McDaniel

1849 - Rev. W. A. Gamewell

1858 - Rev. J.W. Kelly

The above ministers are listed since they were those who baptized the Jackson children on the dates above listed.

1880 - Rev. J.A. Wood

1881 - Rev. R.A. Brock

1882 - Rev. J.B. Frierson

1883-86 - Rev. J.P. Attaway

1889-91 - Rev.S.T. Blackmon

BISHOP PRESIDING PASTOR DATE OF

ELDER APPOINTMENT

E. R. Hendrix J.M. Boyd D. Arthur Phillips 28-11-1892

R.K. Hargrove “ “ 10-12-1893

J.C. Keener A.J. Cauthen “ 26-11-1894

C.B. Galloway “ “ 9-12-1895

J.C. Granbury “ S.A. Nettles 14-12-1896

W.W. Duncan “ “ 13-12-1897

W.W. Duncan W.P. Meadow A.H. Best 12-1898

Joseph S. Key “ “ 12-1899

R.K. Hargrove “ “ 12-1900

C.B. Galloway “ “ 12-1901

W.W. Duncan J.W. Kilgo J.T. Fowler 12-1902

A. Coke Smith “ “ 12-1903

A.W. Wilson “ “ 12-1904

W.A. Chandler “ “ 12-1905

A.W. Wilson Marion Dargan E.Z. James 12-1906

H.C. Morrison Mark L. Carlisle “ 12-1907

A.W. Wilson “ “ 12-1908

A.W. Wilson “ “ 12-1909

“ E.G. Kilgore, resigned 12-1910

Jno. Kilgo Mark L. Carlisle R.L. Keaton 1-5-1911

A.J. Cauthen “ 12-1911

J.R.Copeland 28-11-1912

T.F. Gipson 11-1914

R.C. Boulware 15-11-1916

R.E. Stackhouse M.K. Meadors 5-11-1918

E.S. Jones J.H. Montgomery 15-11-1919

W.A. Fairy “ 12-11-1922

“ J.F. Ford 1923

R.F. Morris “ 1925

W.P. Meadors 21-11-1928

C.E. Peele J.B. Connelly 11-1932

E.R. Mason “ 1933

“ M. Waldo Lever 11-1934

W.L. Mulliken “ 12-1936

“ James G. Stroud 11-1939

“ George R. Cannon 12-1941

George R. Hodges “ 12-1942

NAME OF PASTOR DATE OF APPOINTMENT

Clyde A. Brooks 10 Nov 1943

J.I. Jett Nov 1944

Voight O. Taylor Nov 1945

Roy D. Calvert Nov 1947

Warner B. Milner Oct 1948

Arthur M. Jones Oct 1950

John T. Frazier 20 Oct 1954

Talmadge Lee Chapman 24 Aug 1955

Clarence William Powell Oct 1956

William L. McDonald 14 Aug 1957

Warren Talmadge Green Jan 1959

Ferol William Lee 3 Jul 1960

Samuel Kizer Harmon

George D. Meredith

Douglas Bowling

Willie Teague

Robert Vehorn

Harvey Floyd, Jr., pastor of Gramling Church

W.T. Holroyd, pastor of Gramling Church

Rev. George Heyward Hodges 21 May 1967

Rev. Carl N. Harris 1 Mar 1969

Rev. Archie H. Bigelow, Jr. 1 Jul 1969

Rev. Leland Rhinehart 1 Jul 1971

Charles A. Coates, supply

Rev. Joseph D. Bailey 1 Jul 1973

Rev. Eugene Feagan 6 Oct 1974

Rev. Phillip Lavender 1 Jul 1977

Rev. Ray K. Smith 1 Jun 1981

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The entire charge was saddened by the loss of our Pastor, Rev. J. Leland Rhinehart, on 23 May 1973. Rev. Rhinehart had heart surgery and was seemingly improving at the time of his death. Both Rev. Rhinehart and Mrs. Rhinehart had been very dedicated and faithful to Jacksons Grove and we mourned his loss.

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REGISTER OF STEWARDS AND TRUSTEES, With Date of

Election, or date first appearing on record

1886 Levi N. Presssley

1886 Benson B. Chapman

1886 James D. Jackson

1908 J.B. Baker

1909 Walter Beach

1911 James Bonham

1912 Miss Bessie Jackson (Mrs. E.T. Jackson)

1913 Wm. A. Jackson

1927 Wm. H. Beach

1923 E.T. Jackson

1927 A.L. McCraw

1932 T. Frank Jackson

1935 Floyd Jackson

1940 Clifford L. Beach

1942 W. Ernest Brannon

1958 Leroy McCraw

1958 Hubert Culbreth

1958 Leonard Storey

1958 Brooks Waldrop

1962 Charles Settle

1962 Mrs. Hubert Culbreth (Blanche Waldrop)

1962 Thomas Jackson

1962 Mrs. Charles Settle (Shirley Jackson)

1962 Mrs. Leonard Storey (Beulah Waldrop)

1964 Mrs. Clyde Cash (Leona McCraw)

1967 James H. Culbreth, Jr.

1971 C.C. Grigg

THE CAMPOBELLO CIRCUIT

At the time of the earliest records of Jacksons Grove, the Campobello Circuit was made up of the following churches:

Campobello Fairforest

Jackson Grove Landrum

Liberty Shiloh

Carlisle Inman, organized March 1894
MEMBERSHIP ROLL

Since 1893 is the earliest membership roll, many of those listed on that date were actually members many years earlier.

Member’s Name On record as of, or became member

CHAPMAN, Benson B. 1893

CORRELL, R.A. 1893

CORRELL, E.C. 1893

CORRELL, L.E. 1893

CORRELL, M.E. 1893

CORRELL, A.L. 1893

CULBRETH, Sallie A. 1893

GIBBS, Athan M. 1893

GIBBS, Jas. P. 1893

GIBBS, Robert G. 1893

GIBBS, Sarah Jane 1893

GRIZZLE, Mrs. M.A. 1893

HAGUE, Ellen 1893

HAGUE, Loren 1893

HAGUE, William 1893

HAGUE, Maggie 1893

HAGUE, Fannie 1893

ISRAEL, Mrs. Eliza Ann 1893

JACKSON, Mrs. Isabella 1893

JACKSON, James D. 1893

JACKSON, Lettie E. 1893

JACKSON, Elizabeth 1893

LITTLEJOHN, Mrs. Amanda 1893

NOLAN, Julia 1893

NOLAN, Willie 1893

PATTERSON, W.D. 1893

PATTERSON, Martha 1893

PATTERSON, Martha J. 1893

PATTERSON, Sarah 1893

ROBERTSON, R.W. 1893

ROBERTSON, Susan 1893

ROBERTSON, John 1893

ROBERTSON, Earle 1893

ROBERTSON, Andrew 1893

ROBERTSON, B.W. 1893

WALKER, Richard 1893

WEAVER, Mrs. Mollie 1893

BRADDY, Mrs. Rachel 1894

BEACH, Mattie 1895

SHEHAN, Wm.N. 1896

SHEHAN, Sarah A. 1896

SHEHAN, D. Curtis 1896

SHEHAN, Minerva 1896

JACKSON, Mrs. Nannie C. 1897

SHEHAN, Mrs. Della 1897

SHEHAN, Maggie 1897

BEACH, Bessie 1897

BEACH, Mrs. Emily C. 1897

DAVIS, John H. 1898

PAGE, Mrs. Martha Jane 1898

PAGE, William Franklin 1898

DEMPSEY, Mrs. Mary A. 1898

SUTTLE, Ella G. 1899

HUFF, Elijah R. 1902

HUFF, Mattie H. 1902

HUFF, Blanche R. 1902

DAVIS, Alice S. 1902

OWENS, Eunice 1901

WILLIAMS, Silvia D. 1901

JACKSON, W.A. 1903

SHEHAN, Mrs. Itie 1903

PAGE, Eddie Floyd 1903

WESTERN, Mrs. Annie 1903

RUDICILE, Mary Ann 1903

CALVERT, Annie 1903

SHEHAN, Dora 1903

WILKERSON, Mrs. K.N. 1903

LITTLEJOHN, Mrs. Lilla 1903

BEACH, Miss Katie 1903

BEACH, Miss Lillie 1903

BEACH, Edward 1903

BEACH, W.H. 1903

BAKER, J.B. 1906

BAKER, Haden 1906

WILKERSON, Laura Jane 1906

TRIPP, Waymon 1911

BONHAM, 1911

BONHAM, Annie 1911

ARROWOOD, Laurence 1936

ARROWOOD, J.B. 1936

ARROWOOD, Mrs. Lucenda 1936

BEACH, Violet 1938

BEACH, Clifford L. 1933

BLACKWELL, Corine 1938

BLACKWELL, Mrs. Robert 1938

BLANTON, Broadus 1940

BRANNON, W. Ernest 1940

BRANON, Mrs. Ruth 1940

BRANNON, William 1941

BRANNON, Faye 1940

BRANNON, Cleo 1940

BRANNON, B.B. 1940

BROYLES, Reeta Pearl 1942

BRANNON, Marion 1942

BRANNON, Dorothy 1945

BLACKWELL, Robert, Jr. 1949

CASH, Mrs. Catherine

CASH, Fred Lindsay 1938

CULBRETH, Blanche Waldrop 1938

CULBRETH, James H., Jr. 1954

CULBRETH, James Hubert, Sr. 1957

DAMERON, William Hollis 1938

DAVIS, Sarah 1945

DAVIS, Sarah 1947

GREEN, Mrs. Alice Wyatt 1942

GOWAN, Robert 1942

CULBRETH, Cathleen S. 1972

COATES, Charles A. 1972

COATES, Marie T. 1972

BOWLING, Linda C. 1972

GRIGG, Clarence C. 1968

GRIGG, Cynthia Darlene 1969

HAWKINS, Kay 1937

HOLDER, Archie 1938

HUTCHERSON, Zennie Melton 1938

JACKSON, Minnie Mae 1919

JACKSON, Thomas Frank 1925

JACKSON, Herbert L. 1933

JACKSON, Floyd H. 1933

JACKSON, Murtle Turner 1938

JACKSON, Francis Louise 1946

JACKSON, Shirley Jane 1946

JENKINS, Mrs. Marie 1948

JENKINS, Clara Augusta 1949

JACKSON, Thomas 1954

JACKSON, Nathan 1958

LAWRENCE, Rebecca Fowler 1939

LEE, Mary M. 1923

MARTIN, Daisey E.

MORRIS, Elizabeth Waldrop 1938

MORRIS, W.E. 1940

MORRIS, Vance 1948

McCRAW, A.L. 1920

McCRAW, Mrs. A.L. 1920

McCRAW, Emma Jane 1920

McCRAW, Beaufort 1920

McCRAW, J.P. 1922

McCRAW, Leona 1938

McCRAW, Ruby Cash 1938

McCRAW, Annie Mae 1938

McCRAW, Leroy 1938

McCRAW, Myrtle 1947

McCRAW, Beulah 1954

McCRAW, Joyce 1958

NEWMAN, Syble 1938

McCRAW, Jeanette Newman 1938

PAGE, E. Floyd 1942

PAGE, Mrs, Floyd 1942

PACE, Clayton 1942

PACE, Mrs. Clayton 1942

STOREY, Beulah Waldrop 1938

STEPP, Walker 1942

STEPP, Mrs. Walker 1942

STEPP, Ellen 1943

SHIELDS, Etta Mae Stepp 1938

SMITH, Gwendolyn 1945

SWAIN, Mrs. Willie 1948

SWAIN, Willie 1954

STOREY, Leonard 1954

STOREY, Robert 1954

SETTLES, Charles 1958

SHELEY, Lilliam Waldrop 1968

WALDROP, Benjamin P. 1939

WALDROP, Eugenia W. 1939

WALDROP, Brooks 1938

WILKERSON, Rose Marie 1968

GRIGG, Margaret Culbreth 1982

GRIGG, Philip M. 1982

GRIGG, Mitchell S. 1982

JACKSONS GROVE CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS

Beginning with Northeast corner of cemetery

1. Wane BLACKWELL, 1954 - 1973

2. - 12. Unmarked

13. Charles PETIT, 9 May 1939 - 6 June 1955

14. Robert PETIT, 22 Nov 1874 - 17 Mar 1956

15. Denies PETIT, 7 DEC 1903 - 13 Feb. 1929

16. - 21. Unmarked

22. Mary SHEHAN OWENS, 1857 - 1891

And Infant Son

23. Son

24. Martha J. PAGE, Wife of Wm. F. Page, 4 Feb. 1859 - 9 Feb. 1909

He Giveth His Beloved Sleep

25. - 29. Unmarked

30. Ervin A. ALLISON, 17 Apr 1913 - 3 DEC 1974

His wife

31. Leota P., 11 DEC 1918 -

In My Father’s House are Many Mansions

32. Pauline LAMBERT, 1943 - 1972

33. Angela Rebecca PITTS, 1968 - 1968

34. - 35. Unmarked

36. Elizabeth “Lizzie” SEAY EATON, 1883 - 1962

37. Willie D. EATON, 31 May 1903 - 30 Apr 1973 U.S. ARMY

38. Silas SEAY, 1890 - 1926

39. S.J. SEAY, 17 June 1862 - 22 Aug 1907

Kind Angels watch her sleeping dust

Till Jesus comes to raise the just.

Then may she wake with sweet surprise,

And in her Savior’s image arise.

40. H.W. SEAY, 25 Feb. 1852 - 12 Mar 1910

To him we trust a place is given

Among the saints with Christ in heaven.

41. William M. RAINES, 1 April 1894 - 8 Jan 1981

Military Marker: WILLIAM RAINES, Pvt U.S. Army, World War I

His wife

42. Nora SEAY RAINES, 16 Oct 1895 - 19 Aug 1961

43. James M. RAINES, South Carolina, Cpl U.S. Army, World War II,

Korean War. 1 Nov 1919 - 28 Feb. 1973

44. Bessie Copeland JACKSON, 31 DEC 1878 - 19 July 1957

Wife of

45. Elijah Thomas JACKSON, 20 June 1868 - 2 April 1939

46. Lettie JACKSON, 13 Sept. 1851 - 30 Sept 1927

Wife of A.B. Gilkey

Gone But Not Forgotten

47. Nannie C. JACKSON, 10 March 1844 - 17 Mar 1923

Wife of

48. James D. JACKSON, 31 May 1847 - 12 Mar 1923

49. W.A. JACKSON, 19 May 1849 - 5 Feb. 1917

50. Our Mother, ISABELLA, born 27 Feb. 1813, died 9 Apr 1897

Wife of James JACKSON. To live is Christ, but to die is gain.

51. James JACKSON, born 10 June 1800 - died 12 DEC 1862

52. Samuel J. COLLINS, 4 Nov. 1880 - 2 June 1899

53. Thomas G. COLLINS, 25 Aug 1849 - 2 July 1892

54. Ella M.J. COLLINS, wife of Thomas G. COLLINS,

Born 10 Nov 1858 - died 1 DEC 1885

Intelligence, refinement, and modesty were among her virtues.

These were blended with a kind heart, a loving disposition, and a

steadfast devotion to the religion of Jesus Christ.

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.

She leaves a husband and four sons to cherish a sad but fond devotion

to her memory and this shaft has been erected as an humble and

Lasting tribute to bear witness to the same.

Gone but not forgotten

Oh not in cruelty not in shame

The reaper came that day

It was an angel visited the green earth

And took my flower away.

55. Sacred to the Memory of Martha J., wife of T. R. JACKSON,

Born June 15th 1838 and died July 19th 1862, aged 24 years,

1 month and 4 days.

Leaving a husband and little daughter to mourn her early loss.

Blessed are the meek and lowly in heart for they shall see God.

56. MOTHER, Carrie M. LANDRUM, 28 Oct 1835 - 17 Sept 1919

She Hath Done What She Could

57. We Will Meet Again

Loved and Lamented

J. MADISON JACKSON, born Sept 17, 1828, died Nov 15, 1866

Leaving a devoted wife and five children to mourn their early loss.

Somewhere he watches over us yet

With spirit faithful fond and tender

Somewhere the star that here hath set

Rises again in morning splendor.

Fare thee well, my own beloved

I know that thou art blessed

Thou hast but fled to realms of bliss

A mansion to prepare

Where I shall join thee dearest one

Thy endless joys to share.

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.

CSA, 1861 - 1865 Iron Cross

58. - 62. Unmarked

63. Roy C. JACKSON, 4 May 1919 - 5 May 1919

64. Mary Louise JACKSON, 13 Mar 1922- 14 Mar 1922

65. Sacred to the Memory of Susannah JACKSON, wife of John C. JACKSON,

Born 15 January 1794, Died 12 July 1859.

66. Sacred to the Memory of John C. JACKSON, born Jan 17th 1791

Departed this life March 12th 1871. In his 81 Year.

67. Marsden Perry JACKSON, Mar 9, 1819 - Apr 8, 1899

He followed virtue as his truest guide,

Lived as a Christian, as a Christian died.

68. Martha JACKSON, wife of Samuel JACKSON.

Born Fen 28, 1805, Died Oct 1, 1879.

Ye are blessed of the Lord which made Heaven and Earth.

69. Sacred to the Memory of Samuel JACKSON who was born Sep 1st,

1793, and died April 24th 1867. Aged 73 years 7 months and 23 days. “He that followeth after righteousness and mercy, findeth life, righteousness,

and honour.”

70. Sallie J. SHEHAN, 17 Feb. 1832 - 5 May 1907

Wife of

71. William M. SHEHAN, 20 Sept 1825 - 7 Apr 1904

72. Dora W. SHEHAN, 12 Apr 1878 - 31 DEC 1953

Wife of

73. L.H. SHEHAN, 16 Aug 1871 - 26 DEC 1952

74. Unmarked

75. G. Leonard STOREY, June 26, 1917 - April 8, 1966

His wife,

76. Beulah W., Sept 29, 1923 -

Married 16 August 1941

77. Sarah J. Gibbs, 1870 - 1945

78. - 83. Unmarked

84. Oscar W. Wilkerson, 23 June 1874 - 22 Aug 1905

Gone But Not Forgotten.

85. George W. Wilkerson, 30 March 1895 - 2 Sept 1925

He was a member of the 30th Division, Co. K., for eleven months

in the World’s War. He lost his health for his country.

86. WALDROP, Eugenia Wilkerson, 21 June 1879 - 14 Nov 1966

Wife of

87. WALDROP, Benjamin Perry, 30 Apr 1878 - 14 Jan 1948

Married 22 Oct 1902.

88. Elizabeth WALDROP MORRIS, 17 July 1915 - 1 April 1948

89. SHELEY, Lilliam W., 26 June 1904 - 17 Jan 1982 Eastern Star

Wife of

90. J. Willard SHELEY, 13 Aug 1899 - 5 Jan 1959 Masonic Emblem

Married September 4th 1923

91. W.H. BEACH, Feb. 10, 1852 - June 16, 1930

His wife

92. Emily Carolina FOSTER, June 10, 1855 - June 4, 1938

Gone to a Bright Home Where grief Cannot Come.

93. Lindsey Leroy, son of W.H. & E.C. BEACH

26 June 1893 - 25 March 1903

94. C. Wilbur BEACH, 26 June 1891 - 26 July 1892

Son of W.H. & E.C. BEACH

A little time on earth he spent

Until God for him His angel sent.

95. John M. JACKSON, 20 July 1900 - 24 July 1900

96. Katie JACKSON, 24 Aug 1901 - 28 Sept 1902

97. Lillie JACKSON, 26 Mar 1903 - 26 Apr 1903

98. Walter J. JACKSON, 12 Apr 1919 - 24 Oct 1915

99. - 100. Unmarked

101. Estelle E. WILKERSON, 1898 - 1974

102. J.A. Wilkerson, May 1898 - 1959

103. Peace

B.B. WILKERSON, 21 April 1849 - 3 July 1927

His wife

104. Katie HYDER, 1 Sept 1857 - 18 May 1940

“Jesus Lover of My Soul, Let me to Thy Bosom Fly.”

105. Ila WILKERSON DILL, 30 Nov 1881 - 31 Oct 1939

106. James Hubert Culbreth, Sr., 6 July 1920 - 19 July 1966

107. McCRAW, Daddy, A.L. “JESS,” 1874 - 1956

Mama, Ethel ROACH, 1880 - 21 May 1969

Married Aug 21, 1898

Their children: James P., Emmer Jay, Beauford, Annie Mae, Hubbart,

Lee Roy, Leona.

108. James P. McCRAW, 1900 - 1973.

110. - 112. Unmarked

113. Elmer WYATT, Jr., New Jersey TEC 4, 86 Ord., Nam Co., WWII,

21 March 1926 - 12 Sept 1950

114. CASH, Fred L., 1 July 1895 - 28 DEC 1945

His wife

115. Catherine B., 24 Oct 1884 - 6 DEC 1957

116. Herbert Lee JACKSON, 22 Aug 1917 - 15 NOV 1948

117. W.A. JACKSON, 18 June 1874 - 12 Nov 1931

His wife

118. Mattie BEACH, 1 Mar 1879 - 23 May 1954

119. Mary, wife of E.H. BEACH, Mar 28, 1888 - Aug 20, 1936

In Remembrance of our loved one.

120. Unmarked. Faded funeral home marker.

121. Unmarked

122. Phoebe Elizabeth WILKERSON, 1 July 1886 - 1969

Wife of

123. Edgar Bruce WILKERSON, 23 June 1874 - 4 Oct 1943

124. Edgar Bruce WILKERSON, Jr., 1930 - 1973

125. Our Beloved Dianne Amanda, daughter of Larry and Dianne McCRAW,

27 DEC 1970 - 17 Sept 1977

126. McCRAW, Dianne P., 25 Mar 1951 -

Wife of

127. Larry W. McCRAW, 25 April 1950 -

128. In memory of Henry J. BEACH, 1907 - 1951. Son of Ed. H. & Mary

BEACH

129. Unmarked

130. Wilkerson, Rosa L., 27 Mar 1904 - 4 Nov 1972

Wife of

131. Grover C. WILKERSON, 23 DEC 1889 - June 10, 1977

“At Rest With Jesus”

Military Marker: Pvt U.S. Army, World War I

132. Unmarked

133. Margie Virginia, daughter of Leroy & Ruby McCRAW,

Feb. 15, 1941 - 22 Oct 1945

134. Unmarked

135. James H. CULBRETH III, born & died 3 Feb. 1972

Budded on Earth

To Bloom in Heaven

136. Zennithan Vance WATERS, 1896 - 14 July 1979

There is a large cemetery just back of the one on the church grounds, which has been called a slave cemetery. It is a known fact, several of the older members have said that they remember at least three different colored members being buried there. One was Sam Jackson who had indeed been slave, belonging to Samuel Jackson, Sam’s wife Easter Jackson, who had also been a slave belonging to James Jackson. Another young colored woman named Bessie Jackson died about 1900 and was buried there - she may have been the last colored person buried at Jackson Grove.

A thorough search of this cemetery revealed only two with any lettering which could be read. They are:

POLLY

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- - 69

Another,

EF

There must have been about fifty graves in this section, neglect has made it difficult to determine just how many.

NOTES ON SOME OF THOSE BURIED AT JACKSONS GROVE

1. WAYNE BLACKWELL, born 1954, son of Jack & Nancy Pettie Blackwell. Wane was a senior at Landrum High School and a school bus driver. An unfortunate accident caused his untimely tragic death. He was buried on Tuesday, 18 DEC 1973.

2. Wilson HAWKINS, age unknown, his wife was a Padgett.

3. David PAINTER, died at age 12. Son of Sarah Hawkins & Taylor Painter.

4. SARAH HAWKINS PAINTER, born August 1850 in Alabama, daughter of Wilson Hawkins & _______ Padgett. Wife of Taylor Painter.

5. ZACHARIAH TAYLOR PAINTER, born December 1848, husband of Sarah Hawkins.

6. JESSE ESBEN LAWTER, born July 1871. Died 1927 age 56. His wife,

7. ELIZA PAINTER, 24 Feb. 1880- 1954. Daughter of Sarah Hawkins and Taylor Painter.

[These 6, 2 - 7, are enclosed in a cement block lot.]

8. - 9. Unmarked, unknown

10. Infant son of Jim Bob Blackwell and wife Clara Mae Pettit.

11. Infant son of Jim Bob Blackwell and Clara Mae Pettit.

12. JIM BOB BLACKWELL, son of Jim and Mary Edgins Blackwell. His wife,

Clara Mae Pettit.

13. CHARLES PETIT, son of Lawrence & Bertha Mae Blackwell Pettit, a student at Landrum public schools, died of leukemia.

14. ROBERT PETIT, son of Deck & Susan Pettit, husband of Susan Price, and later of her sister, Catherine Price.

15. DENNIS PETIT, son of Robert and Catherine Price Pettit.

16. - 21. Unmarked, unknown

22. MARY SHEHAN OWENS, married 1877, W.D. Owens of Polk County

And son

24. MARTHA J. PAGE, wife of Wm. F. Page. She was Martha West, married Mr. Page in 1893 at Landrum, by Rev. R.A. Brock. Mrs. Mollie Howard told us that one of the earliest memories she had of Jacksons Grove was the baptism of the infant daughter of Martha and Wm. J. Page, May. After Martha’s death, Wm. J. Page married again, and is buried at North Pacolet Baptist Church.

25. - 27. Unmarked, unknown

28. Infant of Eulis & _____ Broyles Blackwell.

29. Infant of Eulis & _____ Broyles Blackwell. Eulis the son of Jim and Mary Edgins Blackwell.

30. ERVIN A. ALLISON, son of Thomas & Cora Crain Allison.

31. LEOTA PITTS, wife or Ervin A. Allison

32. PAULINE LAMBERT, daughter of Leota & ______ Pitts, wife of _____ Lambert.

33. ANGELA REBECCA, infant daughter of Alex & Linda Pettit Pitts.

34. WESLEY LESCO MORRIS, husband of Ethel Hipps, father of ten children.

35. Infant of Wesley Lesco & Ethel Hipps Morris.

36. ELIZABETH “LIZZIE” EATON, wife of Sidney Eaton, daughter of S. J. & H.W. Seay.

37. WILLIE D. EATON, son of Sidney & Lissie Seay Eaton.

38. SILAS SEAY, son of S.J. & H.W. Seay

39. SARA JANE SEAY, wife of Henry Seay, daughter of _______ Baer.

40. HENRY WILSON SEAY, son of Memory Seay and wife of Angeline Smith.

41. WILLIAM M. RAINES, son of William & Margaret Rice Rains.

His wife,

42. NORA MEADOWS SEAY, born Hayseed Co., NC, daughter of Henry Wilson Seay and Sarah Jane Baer Seay.

43. JAMES W. RAINES, son of William M. & Nora Seay Rains.

44. BESIDE CROPLAND JACKSON, daughter of James D. & Elizabeth Copeland Jackson, wife of Elijah Thomas Jackson. Lifetime member and benefactor of Jacksons Grove.

45. ELIJAH THOMAS JACKSON, husband of Bessie C. Jackson. Trustee, and benefactor of Jacksons Grove.

46. LETTIE JACKSON, daughter of James and Isabella Gray Jackson, married A. B. Gilkey. Miss Lettie taught school for a short time at Jackson Grove, pupils who went to school and remembered the school days there included Bertie and Nora Stott, and Myrtle Wilkerson. This was about 1900 or soon after.

47. NANNIE C. JACKSON, wife of James D. Jackson. She was his second wife, she and her husband died the same week of illness, at the old Jackson home.

48. JAMES D. JACKSON, son of James and Isabella Jackson, married first Francis Copeland, who was born 13 December 1838 and died 25 December 1880. They were parents of a daughter, Elizabeth Copeland Jackson, “Miss Bessie.” Francis is buried at New Prospect Baptist Church cemetery. James D. Jackson was one of the trustees at the time the deed to the churchgrounds was executed in 1886 and served in that capacity until his death in 1923, being a lifetime member and benefactor of Jackson Grove.

49. W.A. JACKSON, “Uncle Willie,” was a lifetime member of Jackson Grove, a son of James and Isabella Gray Jackson, he was not married and lived at his parents’ old home.

50. ISABELLA GRAY JACKSON, daughter of David Gray and his wife Mary Garland Dickey and granddaughter of Captain James Gray of the Revolutionary War. Isabella lived for 35 years after the death of her husband, and was a leading consistent member and benefactor of Jackson Grove.

51. JAMES JACKSON, born 1800, the son of Captain Thomas Jackson of the Revolutionary War, and his wife Sarah Carson. James and his brother Robert inherited his father’s old home which was the “Bessie Jackson” house for James and what is now the Fairview Farm homeplace for Robert. James’ descendants lived at his old home until 1955, when the last surviving local member sold it. It has been remodeled and is now a beautiful home, but the interior old log structure is kept. James Jackson was a lifetime member of Jackson Grove, and a leading benefactor. He died at the beginning of the Civil War, and his family were among those helping soldiers to return to their homes at the close of that war. One young man who had no means of returning to his home except to walk, stopped by the Jackson home; exhausted, asking for a drink of water and permission to rest a bit. He was given food, his clothing washed and he was allowed to rest for as long as he wished. He returned sometime later, and married one of their daughters - and later became an ordained Methodist minister.

52. SAMUEL J. COLLINS, son of Thomas G. Collins and his wife, Martha Ella Jackson. Samuel was a student at Clemson College when he became ill with some ailment, probably appendicitis, and died.

53. THOMAS G. COLLINS, son of James A. Collins and his wife Mary Caroline Bishop. He married 3 March 1878 Martha Ella Jackson. Martha Ella had lost both her parents during the Civil War years, and her grandfather had willed to her all his lands in Polk County, NC, including his mills. After his death, Thomas G. Collins sold the property in settling the estates. After a postoffice was established, the mill became known as Collinsville.

54. ELLA M.J. COLLINS, her name a little out of order on the stone at Jackson Grove, was Martha Ella Jackson who married Thomas G. Collins. She was the daughter of Thomas Robert Jackson and Martha Jane Goudelock. Her mother died in 1862, her father in 1863, so she lived with her grandparents who left their home and their lands in Polk County, NC to her.

53. MARTHA JANE E. GOUDELOCK, wife of T. R. Jackson, the daughter of John Wilkins Goudelock and his wife Sara Emeline Corry. She was married 24 November 1857 to Thomas Robert Jackson the son of Samuel and Martha Patsy Collins Jackson. T.R. Jackson was born 25 February 1834 and died 2 August 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg, and was buried there. He was a Private in the 1st Reg’t Cavalry, SCV, as was his brother Joseph Alexander Jackson who was born 19 Feb. 1831 and was captured at Gettysburg and died in the Yankee prison at Point Lookout, Maryland 15 April 1864. Alexander was not married.

56. CARRIE M. LANDRUM. She was Millicent Caroline Goudelock, daughter of John Wilkins Goudelock and his wife Sara Emeline Corry, attended Salem Academy in Winston-Salem, NC, and wrote letters to her parents telling of her experiences and accomplishments at school in a small and absolutely perfect handwriting. She addressed them to: “Mr. John Goudelock, Union District, S.C.” She married, first, 7 December 1854, James Madison Jackson. They made their home on his father’s lands on South Pacolet River near Campobello, S.C., the place now known as Ingleside, named by Mrs. Carrie Jackson. After the death of her husband, at the close of the Civil War, Mrs. Jackson lived on at their home with their five children. In 17 August 1870 she married a second husband, Dr. J.B. O. Landrum. They were the parents of three children, and made their home at Ingleside farm, the house having been remodeled somewhat and is now a National Historic Registry site.

57. JAMES MADISON JACKSON. The only Confederate veteran buried at Jackson Grove. The eldest son of Samuel and Martha Patsy Collins Jackson, was born in 1828, attended the New Prospect Academy, and went on a trip to California in the gold rush of 1849, when age 21. His brother Alexander also went along, and they both returned home with gold nuggets and either brought gold watches back with them, or had them made after their return home. These watches were the lure for bushwhackers during the Civil War, but were not taken by the rogues. According to a sketch of the Jackson family written by a member, “ . . . . When the War Between the States was declared, he (J.M. Jackson) was among the first volunteers and served the whole time of four years of the war . . . he came home broken in health . . . after the war Carpetbaggers came to his home and took some hard-to-get blacksmith tools, and destroyed much of his cornfield.” He shot one of them when confronted by four at once, and he was advised by friends go away for a time. He went to Texas, to the Brazos River where he would buy land and send for his family. Three weeks before his wife and children arrived by wagon train, he had died of fever. His wife, Millicent Goudelock Jackson, had his body exhumed, and transported to Galveston, Texas, where they boarded ship and traveled by water around to Charleston, SC. Then, the long and arduous trip by wagon from Charleston to the family cemetery at Jackson Grove. When Milllicent returned, she remained for a while with her father and mother-on-law, and then back to her own home on South Pacolet. When she died, fifty three years later, her children brought her back to Jackson Grove to rest beside her first husband, James Madison Jackson.

58. Unmarked, but is most likely BEN ROBERTSON, son of Thomas Robertson. He was killed while on a hunting trip about 1891, according to Mr. Daniel Weaver of Greens Creek, a friend and neighbor of our family. He said that his mother, Mrs. Mollie Robertson Weaver always went to see that her brother Ben Robertson’s grave was cared for, and that she picked up pretty rocks to put around his grave. This grave had, until just a few years back, a ring of small white rocks all around - so we believe this to be the grave of Ben Robertson.

59. Wife of Ben Robertson, probably named Hattie, since there was a Hattie Robertson listed as a member of Jackson Grove.

60. BEN COCHRAN, born 1893, died 1966, the son of Betty Case and Jonas Cochran. Born in Green River Cove in Polk County NC.

61. BETTY CASE COCHRAN, born 1857, died 1941. She was born in Green River Cove, Polk County, NC and married William James Cochran who was born in Green River Cove in 1847, died 1940s.

62. Unmarked, unknown.

63. Son of Bessie C. and Elijah T. Jackson.

64. Daughter of Bessie and Elijah T. Jackson.

65. SUSANNAH JACKSON, wife of John C. Jackson, the oldest marked stone at Jackson Grove, 1859. She was Susannah Whitesides, married John Jackson in 1814. Their home was what is now the Ellis Slater home, and John inherited the land from his father which is the Jackson Grove property.

66. JOHN C. JACKSON, son of Captain Thomas Jackson and his wife Sarah Carson, married Susannah Whitesides; a farmer, and had one son, Marsden Perry Jackson. John C. Jackson was born the earliest of anyone buried at Jackson Grove -- 1791.

67. MARSDEN PERRY JACKSON, had probably been married before, since he deeded all his lands to his wife Emily J.R. Jackson just a few years before she made the deed to Jackson Grove church for the church property and the cemetery. They traded a small acreage to Mr. Carpenter of Landrum for town property, on which they built a hotel and later the Spartan Academy. The farm which they traded to Mr. Carpenter was known until recent years as “the Carpenter place.” The inventory of Emily’s estate in 1911, listed “1 piano, value $125.” Since she made the deed to the church, she and Marsden are credited with largely building the building, we think we would probably be correct in giving her the credit for buying the small pump organ which is still in good working order. It was patented in 1886, and has been in the church since anyone can remember.

68. MARTHA PATSY COLLINS JACKSON, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Fleming Collins, married 16 Jan 1824 SAMUEL JACKSON (see Samuel Jackson, below).

69. SAMUEL JACKSON, son of Thomas Jackson and his wife Sarah Carson. Had three sons who served in the Confederate States Army during the war between the states, their only children. During particularly the last part of the Civil War, when he was in the seventies and his sons and most of the rest of the young men were gone to war, he was frequently molested by roving bands of robbers and deserters. On one occasion he was hung up by them to his back porch banister with the demand that he would reveal “where the gold was.” He did not. The rope was cut just short of the time he would have strangled. This experience caused him much trouble for the rest of his life. The gold watches, and similar valuables, were hidden in the ample bosom of his wife, Martha Patsy. Their loyal slaves had also helped secrete other valuables, and they watched diligently for the return of the robbers.

70. SALLIE JONES, wife of William M. Shehan.

71. WILLIAM M. SHEHAN, son of ?

72. DORA WILSON, wife of L.H. Shehan.

73. L.H. SHEHAN, son of William M. and Sallie Jones Shehan.

74. Unmarked, unknown.

75. BEULAH W. STOREY, daughter of Benjamin P. & Eugenia W. Waldrop, wife of George Leonard Storey. Married second Clarence Cicero Grigg. (Stone removed in 1981).

76. GEORGE LEONARD STOREY, son of George Washington Storey and Bertie Stott. (This grave removed in 1981.)

77. SARAH JANE GIBBS, daughter of Athan Gibbs and Mary Ann Dobson.

78. MARY ANN “POLLY” DOUBLOON, born 1833, died after 1900. Wife of Athan Gibbs.

79. WALTER L. GIBBS, born 1874, died ca1896. Son of Athan Gibbs and Mary Ann Dobson. He was known as “Pet” being the youngest child in his family. Was killed by an exchange of gunfire with a friend, Joe Davis who also died a few days later.

80. Unmarked, MAMIE HAWKINS, wife of Edgar B. WIlkerson, Sr., died about 1900 or 1905.

81. Unmarked, infant of Mamie Hawkins and Edgar B. Wilkerson, Sr., died at the time his mother died, about 1900 or 1905.

82. Unmarked, infant of Laura Wilkerson Smiley.

83. Unmarked, CONNIE WILKERSON, infant daughter, died 1906, of Bailey Bruce Wilkerson ad wife Katie Hyder.

84. OSCAR W. WILKERSON, died of appendicitis, was stricken in Marion, NC, traveled home by train via Asheville NC, and rode from Landrum, SC by horse and buggy to parents home.

85. GEORGE WASHINGTON WILKERSON, son of Bailey B. and Katie Hyder Wilkerson, was a soldier during World War I. He served in tranches in France, and contracted inflammation of the lungs which was never fully well. Went to NC University following the war to study Agriculture, but became too ill to continue, and died in Army hospital.

86. EUGENIA, daughter of Bailey B. and Katie Hyder Wilkerson, wife of Benjamin Perry Waldrop. My mother, the most patient and understanding mother, she taught us character which is the lesson of a lifetime which cannot be forgotten.

87. BENJAMIN P. WALDROP, son of Abner Waldrop & Elizabeth Morgan, born in the “Dark Corner,” Greenville Co., SC. The kindest and most understanding of fathers. We always had a happy home, thanks to our dedicated parents.

88. ELIZABETH CATHERINE WALDROP, daughter of Benjamin P. And Eugenia W. Waldrop, she was named for her two grandmothers. Married W. E. Morris. Elizabeth was an accomplished musician, studying piano at Grosse Point Conservatory of music in Michigan, and teaching at Sparks Conservatory, Royal Oak, Michigan.

89. LILLIAN ESTELLE WALDROP, daughter of Benjamin P. and Eugenia W. Waldrop, wife of J. Willard Sheley. Lillian was born in Union, SC, but lived most of her life in Detroit, returning to SC in 1958. (Her stone removed in 1979.)

90. JOHN WILLARD SHELEY, born Washington Court House, Ohio. Lived Detroit, Michigan, moving to SC in 1958. His grave was removed from Jackson Grove cemetery on 24 August 1979, and reinterred at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co, NC.

91. EMILY CAROLINE FOSTER, wife of William H. Beach, member for many years of Jackson Grove. Lived at the home in 1983 of Mr. & Mrs. A.D.Slater.

92. WILLIAM H. BEACH, farmer, member of Jackson Grove many years. Served as trustee and other offices.

93. LINDSEY LEROY BEACH, died when almost ten years of age, probably of the croup. Several young children died of this ailment in these years, it coming on swiftly and seemingly untreatable.

94. C. WILBUR BEACH, another son of W.H. & Emily Beach who died of croup.

95. LILLIE JACKSON, daughter of William A. Jackson & wife Mattie Beach. Lived one month.

96. WALTER W. JACKSON son of William A. & Mattie Beach Jackson.

97. KATIE JACKSON, daughter of William A. & Mattie Beach Jackson.

98. JOHN M. JACKSON, son of William A. & Mattie Beach Jackson.

99. Unmarked. Child of Ed & Mary Beach.

100. Unmarked. Child of Ed & Mary Beach.

101. ESTELLE FORD WILKERSON, daughter of J.H. & Sallie Carroll Ford, wife of J.A. Wilkerson.

102. JOSEPH ANDREW WILKERSON, son of Bailey B. and Katie Hyder Wilkerson, husband of Estelle Ford Wilkerson. Joseph was an auto mechanic and restaurant owner, among other occupations.

103. KATIE NICHOLS HYDER WILKERSON, daughter of Andrew K.W. Hyder & his wife Louisa Metcalf, and wife of Bailey Bruce Wilkerson. Born an lived at the Green Hill community of Rutherford County, NC before her marriage, she was left without her father when seven years of age. He had gone away to the Civil War as so many others had, and was captured with his entire unit at Cumberland Gap in September of 1862, was marched north to Camp Douglas, Ill., now the city of Chicago, where he died on 30 Jan 1864 of pneumonia.

104. BAILEY BRUCE WILKERSON, son of Perminter Wilkerson and wife Winefred Louise Ledbetter, husband of Katie Hyder. Born and raised in Montfords Cove area of Rutherford County, moved to Polk County NC in 1889, a farmer and supporter of Jackson Grove.

105. ILA WILKERSON DILL, wife of Earl Dill, daughter of B.B. & Katie Hyder Wilkerson. Lived most all he life in Polk County and around Landrum, SC.

106. JAMES H. CULBRETH, SR., son of Elbert Cursey Culbreth & wife Bessie Ellen Gibbs, husband of Blanche Waldrop. He was a master carpenter, member of Jackson Grove, and Chairman of the Official Board for several years.

107. ETHEL ROACH McCRAW

108. JESSIE ARCHIE ALONZO McCRAW, son of Peter Wells McCraw and his wife Mesura Horton, husband of Ethel Roach McCraw. Born and raised in Polk County, moved to Jackson Grove in 1920. Served as trustee and a faithful member.

109. JESSE P. McCRAW, son of A.L. McCraw and wife Ethel Roach.

110. Unmarked, son of Erbie and Dorothy Wyatt Arrowood.

111. Unmarked, son of Erbie and Dorothy Wyatt Arrowood.

112. Unmarked, son of Erbie and Dorothy Wyatt Arrowood.

113. ELMER WYATT, Jr., son of Elmer and Clotilda Wyatt.

114. CATHERINE B. CASH, daughter of W.H. Beach & wife Emily Foster, and wife of Fred L. Cash. A lifelong member of Jackson Grove.

115. MR. FRED L. CASH, husband of Catherine Beach, farmer, attended Jackson Grove for many years.

116. HERBERT LEE JACKSON, son of William A. & Mattie Beach Jackson. Served in World War II, died after the war of illness, lost his health in service to his country. Was a lifelong member of Jackson Grove, served as various officers during the years.

117. MATTIE BEACH, daughter of W.H. & Emily Foster Beach, wife of William A. Jackson, joined Jackson Grove at age 15, was faithful member, serving in many different offices through the years.

118. WILLIAM A. JACKSON, son of Alphonso Jackson and his wife Josephine Berry. Was a 4th cousin of Thomas Jackson, founder of Jackson Grove. Wm. Jackson served as trustee for many years, was a faithful member of Jackson Grove.

119. MARY, wife of Ed Beach.

120. Unmarked, ED BEACH, son of W.H. & Emily F. Beach.

121. Unmarked, JAMES OSCAR WILKERSON, 29 May 1932 - 31 May 1934, son of Edgar Bruce and Phoebe Stepp Wilkerson.

122. PHOEBE ELIZABETH STEPP, wife of Edgar Bruce Wilkerson, daughter of Betty Case Cochran. Born in Green Rive Cove, Polk County, NC, a faithful member of Jackson Grove.

123. EDGAR BRUCE WILKERSON, son of Bailey Bruce and Katie Hyder Wilkerson. First married Mamie Hawkins, and second Phoebe Stepp.

124. EDGAR BRUCE WILKERSON, JR., son of E.B., Sr. & Phoebe Stepp.

125. DIANNE AMANDA McCRAW, daughter of Dianne Price McCraw, and Larry McCraw, was killed in an automobile accident.

126. DIANNE PRICE, daughter of Dock Price, wife of Larry McCraw.

127. LARRY W. McCRAW, son of Leroy and Ruby Cash McCraw.

128. HENRY J. BEACH, son of Ed H. And Mary Beach.

129. BESIDE BEACH, daughter of Will H. & Emily F. Beach. Her son is Clifford L. Beach.

130. ROSA L. LAWTER, wife of Grover C. Wilkerson, daughter of Jesse Esben Lawter and his wife Eliza Painter.

131. GROVER CLEVELAND WILKERSON, son of Bailey B. & Katie Hyder Wilkerson, soldier in World War I, served through the entire war in France and suffered shrapnel wounds which bothered him for the rest of his life.

132. Unmarked, infant of Leroy and Ruby Cash McCraw.

133. Margie Virginia, daughter of Leroy and Ruby Cash McCraw.

134. Unmarked, infant of Beaufort and Jeanette Newman McCraw.

135. J.H. Culbreth III, infant of Mr. & Mrs. James H, Culbreth Jr.

136. ZENNITHAN VANCE WATERS, son of Zeb and Martha Burrell Waters, husband of Etta Mae Stepp Waters.

SOME BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES ON OTHERS AT JACKSONS GROVE

We do not have biographies of all who have been members or have contributed to Jacksons Grove, but are including those about whom we do have some information.

BENSON B. CHAPMAN -- According to The History of Spartanburg County by Dr. J.B.O. Landrum, Benson B. Chapman was born 25 January 1844 at New Prospect, about six miles from Jacksons Grove. He was raised and educated in the community, graduating from the New Prospect Academy. He worked as a clerk in the general store of Mr. Aaron Canon on South Pacolet River.

When the “Pacolet Volunteers,” a company organized by Wm. P. Compton of New Prospect, was first being raised, Benson B. Chapman volunteered and served throughout the war. This company became a part of the 13th Reg’t SCV, and on 3 May 1863, Lt. B.B. Chapman was wounded at Chancellorsville, losing his left leg.

After the war, Mr. Chapman completed his education at Wofford College, and taught school for a few years. He was elected school commissioner for Spartanburg in 1876, in which capacity he served for several years.

In the 1880 census of Spartanburg County, Benson B. Chapman is listed as School Commissioner, living with his mother, sisters Elener and Sophira Chapman, a sister Moseni Carson and two nephews James B. and John B. Carson.

Dr. Landrum tells us that Mr. Chapman was married in 1886 to Miss Montie Clement, who died in 1892 leaving one son, Malcolm. In the year of 1886, Benson B. Chapman is listed as a trustee of Jackson Grove, and he appears on the 1893 membership roll.

Lt. William M. Chapman, Jr., brother of B.B. Chapman, was also a Pacolet Volunteer, and was killed near Petersburg, VA, on 2 April 1865, just five days before the surrender at Appomattox.

ATHERN PATRICK GIBBS -- Born 1820 in Burke County, NC, the son of Dr. Joshua Gibbs (1788 - 1869) and his wife Rebecca Connelly (1794 - 1867) and grandson of the Rev. John Gibbs (1755 - 1847) and his wife Rebecca Connelly (1756 - 1844), a cousin of the other Rebecca Connelly. Athern P. Gibbs married Mary Ann “Polly” Dobson (1833 - ca1900) also of Burke County, NC. They moved down to Polk County, NC, sometime before 1893 when they and three of their chlordane were members of Jackson Grove. Mr. Gibbs served as Sunday School Superintendent for a number of years, and was remembered as a man of high Christian standards. Their home was a house still standing, the next house on the left after the cross roads, after turning towards Landrum, from the Jackson Grove road.

Their children listed as members in 1893 were Jas. P. Gibbs who married Leila Prince; Robert G. Gibbs who married Maude Prince; and Sarah Jane Gibbs who was not married. Mrs. Mary Ann Gibbs, her daughter Sarah, and son Walter are buried at Jackson Grove. Old Campobello Circuit records show that Athan Gibbs, James P., Robt. G., and Miss S. Jane Gibbs removed by certificate on the 3rd of Marsh 1897.

Landrum church records show Robert G. Gibbs received there on 3rd March 1897, and in 1938 he is listed a member of Campobello church. We remember he and his wife visiting at Jacksons Grove in the 1940s, and reminiscing about his boyhood days and his membership at Jacksons Grove.

ROBERT ALEXANDER CORRELL - He, his wife, Louise Emily Gibbs (born 1857), the daughter of Athern and Mary Ann Dobson Gibbs, and their three children, Edward Corum, Mary Elizabeth, and Annie Laurie Correll are listed as members of Jacksons Grove in 1893. The old Campobello Circuit records show that Robert A. Correll and Mrs. L. Emily Correll were received in the Fairforest church on 28 February 1897. The Correll family lived near Inman.

MRS. MOLLIE WEAVER - born 1870, died 1915. The daughter of Thomas Robertson. She married in 1893 Samuel Boyce Weaver (1870 - 1950), and was a member of Jacksons Grove in 1893. They lived near Collinsville, and their children attended the school there with others from Jackson Grove. Mrs. Mollie Weaver is buried at Sandy Plains Presbyterian Church.

MRS. SALLIE A. CULBRETH - (1861 - 1937) She was born Sallie Childress, married Dock S. Culbreth (1853 - 1914), and they lived in the general neighborhood. Both are buried at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She was an 1893 member of Jacksons Grove.

MRS. ELIZA ISRAEL - Born 1966 in South Carolina, the wife of Benjamin Israel, she was a member of Jacksons Grove in 1893. They lived near Collinsville, and were parents of nine children: Mary, Sallie, Hattie, Thomas, Samuel, Etta, Franklin F., Benjamin W., and Rosy B.

MRS. ROBERT BLACKWELL - (1904 - 1959) Born Ethel Weaver, daughter of Samuel Boyce and Mrs. Mollie Weaver, became a member of Jacksons Grove in 1938 and was a faithful and dedicated church member. Her son, Robert Blackwell, Jr., became a member of Jacksons Grove in 1949.

WILLIAM ERNEST BRANNON - (1879 - 1956), his wife, Mrs. Ruth Brannon, and their children: WIlliam, Faye, Cleo, B.B., Marion, and Dorothy, were received in membership at Jacksons Grove in 1940. Mr. Brannon served as Sunday School Superintendent, and Superintendent of the Vacation Bible School, as well as in many other services to the church. The family lived across the river at what is now a part of Fairview Farms, and sometimes walked to church. They were faithful members for several years, moving to near Landrum and transferring to the church there. Mr. Brannon and two sons are buried at the Gramling Methodist Church cemetery. The sons were Bennie E., 1918 - 1977; and William W. Brannon, Jr., 1925 - 1945, Private, U.S. Marines.

A.L. McGRAW FAMILY - Mr. and Mrs. McGraw and their children, Emma Jane and Beaufort came to Jacksons Grove in 1920. Their other children joined later: J.P., Annie Mae, Leroy, and Leona. Mr. A. L. McGraw and Mr. Leroy McGraw both served as Trustees of the church at times, and all the family have been among our most dependable and faithful members. At the present time, Miss Emma Jane is our oldest member by reason of years of membership - in 1983 she has been a faithful member for 63 years.

WILLIAM A. JACKSON, and wife Mattie Beach Jackson were parents of Minnie Mae Jackson, on roll at Jacksons Grove in 1919; Thomas Frank in 1925, Herbert L. and Floyd H., in 1933. Miss Minnie served as Sunday School teacher and represented the church at Conference on numerous occasions: Herbert L. and Floyd H. served as Steward, Trustee, and all capacities. Thomas Frank Jackson and his wife, Myrtle Turner Jackson were parents of Frances Louise, Shirley Jane, Thomas, and Nathan Jackson, all of whom served in all capacities, representing the church, and supporting the work of the church. Thomas F. Jackson was a long time trustee and mainstay of the church.

ADDENDA

The Piedmont Historical Society published, in January 1983, an article by Mr. Joseph R. Gainey, on the History of Liberty United Methodist Church. He reported:

In 9 June 1888, Rev. James P. Attaway of Abbeville was pastor of the Campobello Circuit. Next was Rev. Samuel T. Blackman. In 1893 - 1896, Rev. D. Arthur Phillips (during his pastorate the present Campobello Church Building was erected). In 1879, Rev. James F. Smith was pastor of Liberty. Pastors listed: 1876 - 79 Rev, James F. Smith; 1881 - Robert A. Brock; 1882, Josiah D. Frierson; 1883 - 86, Augustine Walker Washington; 1887- 88, James Pierce Attaway; 1889 - 91, Samuel Townsend Blackman; 1892 - 95, D. Arthur Phillips.

Quoted from the Spartanburg Herald Journal of September 1908: “The Maness brothers are holding a tent meeting at Liberty church just beyond the Greenville line. The meeting is a success. Many have been saved and 16 have united with the church. They will move their tent to JACKSON GROVE on next Tuesday.”

1867 Legislative Appointments form Spartanburg District, from the Carolina Spartan, 10 Jan 1867: Commissioners of the Roads, J.M. JACKSON, resigned. (If this was James Madison Jackson of Ingleside, he had died on 15 November 1886.)

Methodist Conference appointments, reported 10 Jan 1867: For Spartanburg District, R.P. Franks, Presiding Elder. For Town of Spartanburg. Rev. W.A. Gamewell.

Memorial Airport, downtown Spartanburg, S.C., was dedicated to the men of Spartanburg County who died in service, one who was listed in World War I, was Walter T. Beach, lifetime member, and a trustee of Jacksons Grove.

Miss Lila L. Owens, of Landrum, S.C., died 16 Aug 1972, age 82, the daughter of William and Mary Jackson Owens, and her sisters Miss Emily Owens and Mrs. Minnie O. Bishop, attended Jacksons Grove about 1900, when they lived across the river from the church.

The first Southern-wide women’s group was the Methodist Women’s Foreign Mission Society, organized in 1878.

Miss Sarah Angeline Jackson, daughter of Isabella and James Jackson, was born February 3rd 1843, married a Methodist Minister named Morgan, and their daughter married Mr. Taylor and lived in Georgia.

Property was given to the Gilkey Methodist Church, in Rutherford County, by A.B. Gilkey in 1905. He was the husband of Lettie Jackson Gilkey of Jacksons Grove.

Twitty Postoffice was established 11 Mar 1884 and discontinued 2 Jan 1907, in the William G. Miller home, located on the Pleasant Hill road east of Hwy 108 in Rutherford County. Mrs. Miller was the only postmistress. There was a general store in the yard, a building of hand hewn logs, still standing. Mrs. Miller was Mary Ann Jackson, daughter of Isabella and James Jackson of Jacksons Grove.

In 1968, Mrs. Roscoe Hall, of Columbus, N.C., came by and told of attending Jacksons Grove in her childhood, about 1904. She said the church building looked old at that time. Her family, named Welborn, moved from Catawba County, N.C., to this area, and being Methodists attended the nearest Methodist church which in their case was Jacksons Grove. She remembered some of the people who attended, and also remembered the nearest Methodist church which in their case was Jacksons Grove. She remembered some of the people who attended, and also remembered the old Jimmy Jackson store over close to North Pacolet Baptist Church. Mr. Hall’s parents are buried at North Pacolet, and Mrs. Hall’s parents at New Hope Methodist cemetery in lower Polk County.

On 21 May 1967, a Re-opening conference held at Jacksons Grove, Rev. Thomas Holroyd of Gramling was in charge of the services for the day. Dr. Adlai C. Holler, D.D., preached the sermon. The attendance was 47. A business session elected: Sunday School Superintendent, James H. Culbreth, Jr.; Teachers, Mrs. Leroy McCraw, children; Mrs. Hubert Culbreth, Intermediates; Mr. Michael Houk, youth; Mrs. Lillian Sheley, adults. Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Hubert Culbreth; Stewards, Leroy McCraw, Mrs. Beulah Storey, Mr. James H. Culbreth, Jr.

Rev. W.P. Meadows, Presiding Elder, reported on 31 May 1899 that there were 4,650 Methodists in Spartanburg County.

Some notes from “Early Methodism in the Carolinas: by Rec. Abel McKee Chreitzberg, D.D. (1897):

“The Chesterfield Circuit, which included Shiloh and New Prospect, in 1832 reported admitting on trial 206 white members and 128 colored. The church payments for the entire year totaled $173,16. The yearly collections for the support of presiding elders and preachers for some years following averaged about $220.00.

Rev. Daniel Asbury, a young Methodist Minister about 1800 or before, said that a little fried bacon and cornbread was a daintee, compared with cold bread and a cucumber that he had been given by the Indians.”

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