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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Dec. 4, 1972
MRS. FRANK BENBOW DIES
Mrs. Fannie Mae Martin Benbow, 90, of 2047 Craig Street, widow of Frank Byron Benbow, died yesterday at her home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Voglers Reynolda Road Chapel. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial park. Mrs. Benbow was born (July 2, 1882) in Yadkin County to John A. and Eunice Marion Martin.
She was a member of the James B. Gordon chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and was a member of Col. Joseph Winston chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. Mrs. Benbow was a graduate of Salem College and was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the
Women's Club of Winston-Salem. Her husband was a local lawyer and for two terms had served as minority leader in the State house of Representatives. Surviving are
five sons, Richard Porter Benbow of Lake Forest Drive, John Byron Benbow of 863 Madison Avenue, Frank Norwood Benbow of 1109 Watson Avenue, Lyle Johnston
(Pat) Benbow of 2025 Craig Street and Henry Robertson Benbow of Rockwell, Md; two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Whittington of 778 N. Stratford Road and Mrs. Marion P. Martin of
2310 Rosewood Avenue; and two brothers, R.W. and Edgar M. Martin of East Bend.
[Mrs. Benbow joined the UDC on the service of her great uncle Reps Martin, Co. F, 28th Reg't NC]
MRS. FRANK BENBOW DIES
Mrs. Fannie Mae Martin Benbow, 90, of 2047 Craig Street, widow of Frank Byron Benbow, died yesterday at her home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Voglers Reynolda Road Chapel. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial park. Mrs. Benbow was born (July 2, 1882) in Yadkin County to John A. and Eunice Marion Martin.
She was a member of the James B. Gordon chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and was a member of Col. Joseph Winston chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. Mrs. Benbow was a graduate of Salem College and was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the
Women's Club of Winston-Salem. Her husband was a local lawyer and for two terms had served as minority leader in the State house of Representatives. Surviving are
five sons, Richard Porter Benbow of Lake Forest Drive, John Byron Benbow of 863 Madison Avenue, Frank Norwood Benbow of 1109 Watson Avenue, Lyle Johnston
(Pat) Benbow of 2025 Craig Street and Henry Robertson Benbow of Rockwell, Md; two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Whittington of 778 N. Stratford Road and Mrs. Marion P. Martin of
2310 Rosewood Avenue; and two brothers, R.W. and Edgar M. Martin of East Bend.
[Mrs. Benbow joined the UDC on the service of her great uncle Reps Martin, Co. F, 28th Reg't NC]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL June 5, 2003
BERMAN, Mrs. Lillian Cromer Bergman, 96, the wife of the late Leo G. Bergman, died Wednesday morning at her home. The funeral service will be conducted at 10
a.m. Friday at Vogler & Sons Main Street Chapel by the Rev. Jack Yarbrough. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Bergman was born Jan 15, 1907 in
Winston-Salem, the daughter of Charles D. and Carrie Crutchfield Cromer. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church.
[On July 20, 1960 Mrs. Bergman joined the UDC on the service of her Grandfather Felix Grundy Crutchfield, Co E, 13th Reg't, NC Inf]
BERMAN, Mrs. Lillian Cromer Bergman, 96, the wife of the late Leo G. Bergman, died Wednesday morning at her home. The funeral service will be conducted at 10
a.m. Friday at Vogler & Sons Main Street Chapel by the Rev. Jack Yarbrough. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Bergman was born Jan 15, 1907 in
Winston-Salem, the daughter of Charles D. and Carrie Crutchfield Cromer. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church.
[On July 20, 1960 Mrs. Bergman joined the UDC on the service of her Grandfather Felix Grundy Crutchfield, Co E, 13th Reg't, NC Inf]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
BIGELOW, Mrs. Isabel Friend Bigelow, 84 of 810 Shoreland Road, Winston-Salem, NC died Friday, May 23, 1997 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Bigelow was born
August 5, 1912 in Charlotte Co., VA to Joseph Bass and Mary Elfreth Scott Friend. Funeral services will be conducted 2 pm Monday at Vogler and Sons Reynolda
Road Chapel with Rev. Randolph R. Waugh officiating. There will be a graveside service 1 pm Tuesday at the Blanford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA. Mrs. Bigelow was a
member of Mount Tabor united Methodist Church and the Circle #3 of the church. She was also a member of the U.D.C. She was preceded in death by her husband and
son, Charles William (Bill) Bigelow, Sr. and Joseph Phillip Bigelow. Survivors include two sons, Charles William Bigelow, Jr., and wife Wanda of Geneava, Ill.;
and Carter Friend Bigelow, of the home; and one grandson, Brandon E. Bigelow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the service Monday and
asks that memorials be made to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. or to the United Daughters of the Confederacy, James B. Gordon Chapter.
[On March 6, 1969 Mrs. Bigelow joined the UDC on the service of her Grandfather Thomas Watkins Scott, Co K, 34th Regt 4th Heavy Art, VA]
BIGELOW, Mrs. Isabel Friend Bigelow, 84 of 810 Shoreland Road, Winston-Salem, NC died Friday, May 23, 1997 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Bigelow was born
August 5, 1912 in Charlotte Co., VA to Joseph Bass and Mary Elfreth Scott Friend. Funeral services will be conducted 2 pm Monday at Vogler and Sons Reynolda
Road Chapel with Rev. Randolph R. Waugh officiating. There will be a graveside service 1 pm Tuesday at the Blanford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA. Mrs. Bigelow was a
member of Mount Tabor united Methodist Church and the Circle #3 of the church. She was also a member of the U.D.C. She was preceded in death by her husband and
son, Charles William (Bill) Bigelow, Sr. and Joseph Phillip Bigelow. Survivors include two sons, Charles William Bigelow, Jr., and wife Wanda of Geneava, Ill.;
and Carter Friend Bigelow, of the home; and one grandson, Brandon E. Bigelow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the service Monday and
asks that memorials be made to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. or to the United Daughters of the Confederacy, James B. Gordon Chapter.
[On March 6, 1969 Mrs. Bigelow joined the UDC on the service of her Grandfather Thomas Watkins Scott, Co K, 34th Regt 4th Heavy Art, VA]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
BRIGGS, Mrs. Annabell Etrul, [Hinkle] 73, of 657 1/2 McGregor Rd., died Saturday, May 18, 1991, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was born November 21, 1917, in
White Water Falls, N.C. to John Henry and Sophie Smades Hinkle. Mrs. Briggs was a member of the D.A.R. and the Daughters of Confederacy. Surviving are three
sons, John D. Briggs of Winston-Salem, Leslie D. Briggs of Florence, S.C. and Leslie Dean Briggs, of Asheville, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Roberta London of Titusville,
Fla.; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sharon United Methodist Church by Rev. J. Boyd. Memorials may
be made to the donor's choice. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel in charge of arrangements.
[Mrs. Briggs joined the UDC on the service of her Great Grandfather, Pvt. John Hinkle, Co. I, Infantry, Hampton's Legion S.C.][
BRIGGS, Mrs. Annabell Etrul, [Hinkle] 73, of 657 1/2 McGregor Rd., died Saturday, May 18, 1991, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was born November 21, 1917, in
White Water Falls, N.C. to John Henry and Sophie Smades Hinkle. Mrs. Briggs was a member of the D.A.R. and the Daughters of Confederacy. Surviving are three
sons, John D. Briggs of Winston-Salem, Leslie D. Briggs of Florence, S.C. and Leslie Dean Briggs, of Asheville, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Roberta London of Titusville,
Fla.; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sharon United Methodist Church by Rev. J. Boyd. Memorials may
be made to the donor's choice. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel in charge of arrangements.
[Mrs. Briggs joined the UDC on the service of her Great Grandfather, Pvt. John Hinkle, Co. I, Infantry, Hampton's Legion S.C.][
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
BYERLY, Mrs. Pauline Ratcliff, 77, The Evergreens in Greensboro, formerly of Winston-Salem, died Thursday [July 14, 1988] at The Evergreens. She was the widow of
Hunter James Byerly. She was born July 24, 1910 in Raleigh to Thomas Edward and Bernice Barham Ratcliffe, Sr. Mrs. Byerly was an active member of Centenary
United Methodist Church. She was a retired nurse from Dr. I. Gordon Early's office. She was past president of Thursday Morning Music Club and was a member of U.D.C.
and D.A.R. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Becky B. Mills, Greensboro; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one brother, Thomas E. Ratcliffe, Jr.,
Winston-Salem. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. today at Forsyth Memorial Park by the Rev. B. Edward Ritter. Memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist
Church Memorial Fund.
[On March 12, 1958 Mrs. Byerly joined the UDC on the service of her Grandfather Junius Henry Barham, Co. H., Reg’t L 9th NC ]
BYERLY, Mrs. Pauline Ratcliff, 77, The Evergreens in Greensboro, formerly of Winston-Salem, died Thursday [July 14, 1988] at The Evergreens. She was the widow of
Hunter James Byerly. She was born July 24, 1910 in Raleigh to Thomas Edward and Bernice Barham Ratcliffe, Sr. Mrs. Byerly was an active member of Centenary
United Methodist Church. She was a retired nurse from Dr. I. Gordon Early's office. She was past president of Thursday Morning Music Club and was a member of U.D.C.
and D.A.R. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Becky B. Mills, Greensboro; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one brother, Thomas E. Ratcliffe, Jr.,
Winston-Salem. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. today at Forsyth Memorial Park by the Rev. B. Edward Ritter. Memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist
Church Memorial Fund.
[On March 12, 1958 Mrs. Byerly joined the UDC on the service of her Grandfather Junius Henry Barham, Co. H., Reg’t L 9th NC ]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Feb 28, 1959
MISS BLUM, 83, DIES IN CITY: Miss Bessie Blum, 83, of 603 Holly Avenue, died at 12:40 pm yesterday at a Winston-Salem rest home. She had been in declining
health for two years and seriously ill two months. She was born Feb 8, 1876 at Winston-Salem, daughter of James A. and Lizzie Wilson Blum. Miss Blum spent all her
life at Winston-Salem and attended Winston schools. She was employed by Southern Bell Telephone Co. for several years. Miss Blum was a member of Centenary
Methodist Church. She taught in the primary department for a number of years. She was given life membership in the Daughters of the Confederacy, of which she was
secretary for many years. Surviving are two brothers, Peter W. Blum of 111 N. Poplar Street and Thomas S. Blum, of 2728 Forest Drive; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm Sunday at Voglers Chapel by Dr. Mark Depp. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
[Miss Blum organized and was a Charter Member of the James B. Gordon Chapter. She joined May 6, 1898 on the service of her father Pvt. James A. Blum, Co. A,
1st NC Bat. SS.Hoke’s Brig. Miss Blum was a Real Daughter]
MISS BLUM, 83, DIES IN CITY: Miss Bessie Blum, 83, of 603 Holly Avenue, died at 12:40 pm yesterday at a Winston-Salem rest home. She had been in declining
health for two years and seriously ill two months. She was born Feb 8, 1876 at Winston-Salem, daughter of James A. and Lizzie Wilson Blum. Miss Blum spent all her
life at Winston-Salem and attended Winston schools. She was employed by Southern Bell Telephone Co. for several years. Miss Blum was a member of Centenary
Methodist Church. She taught in the primary department for a number of years. She was given life membership in the Daughters of the Confederacy, of which she was
secretary for many years. Surviving are two brothers, Peter W. Blum of 111 N. Poplar Street and Thomas S. Blum, of 2728 Forest Drive; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm Sunday at Voglers Chapel by Dr. Mark Depp. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
[Miss Blum organized and was a Charter Member of the James B. Gordon Chapter. She joined May 6, 1898 on the service of her father Pvt. James A. Blum, Co. A,
1st NC Bat. SS.Hoke’s Brig. Miss Blum was a Real Daughter]
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL - March 17, 1920
MRS. T.M. BENTON DIED AT GASTONIA YESTERDAY
Beloved Resident of Winston-Salem Passes Away at Home of Her Daughter
Funeral Here Today.
BENTON, IDA SMITH: Winston-Salem people were deeply grieved to learn yesterday of the death of Mrs. T.M. Benton of this city, who died at the home of her daughter
Mrs. C.W. Davis, at Gastonia with whom she had been spending the winter. A telegram received by relatives here early yesterday afternoon informed them that Mrs.
Benton died during the morning, and that the remains would arrive here at a late hour in the night. The funeral services will be at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon from Mrs.
Benton's home, on the corner of Sixth and Spruce streets, this city. Interment will follow in the Salem cemetery. The services will be conducted by Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe,
pastor, assited by J.E. Abernethy. Pall bearers have not yet been announed. Mrs. Benton was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winslow Smith of Lincoln county. She is
survived by the following close relatives; her father, Mr. Smith; her daughter, Mrs. Davis, a sister-in-law, Mrs. P.N. Bailey. She was a niece of Mrs. S.G. Crutchfield. Mr.
John L. Henley and the late Mrs. C.B. Watson.
[On Oct 1, 1919 Mrs. Benton joined the UDC on the service of her father Windslow A. Smith, Co. K, 1st NC Reg’t . She was a REAL
DAUGHTER]
MRS. T.M. BENTON DIED AT GASTONIA YESTERDAY
Beloved Resident of Winston-Salem Passes Away at Home of Her Daughter
Funeral Here Today.
BENTON, IDA SMITH: Winston-Salem people were deeply grieved to learn yesterday of the death of Mrs. T.M. Benton of this city, who died at the home of her daughter
Mrs. C.W. Davis, at Gastonia with whom she had been spending the winter. A telegram received by relatives here early yesterday afternoon informed them that Mrs.
Benton died during the morning, and that the remains would arrive here at a late hour in the night. The funeral services will be at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon from Mrs.
Benton's home, on the corner of Sixth and Spruce streets, this city. Interment will follow in the Salem cemetery. The services will be conducted by Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe,
pastor, assited by J.E. Abernethy. Pall bearers have not yet been announed. Mrs. Benton was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winslow Smith of Lincoln county. She is
survived by the following close relatives; her father, Mr. Smith; her daughter, Mrs. Davis, a sister-in-law, Mrs. P.N. Bailey. She was a niece of Mrs. S.G. Crutchfield. Mr.
John L. Henley and the late Mrs. C.B. Watson.
[On Oct 1, 1919 Mrs. Benton joined the UDC on the service of her father Windslow A. Smith, Co. K, 1st NC Reg’t . She was a REAL
DAUGHTER]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL May 10, 1945
MRS. BAHNSON'S FUNERAL TODAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Fries Bahnson 92, who died yesterday at her home, 513 South Church Street, will be conducted this afternoon at 5 o'clock at Home
Moravian Church with Bishop J. Kenneth Pfohl, Dr. Howard E. Rondthaler and Rev. Gordon Spaugh officiating. Mrs. Bahnson was born in Salem June 25, 1852, the
daughter of Francis Fries and Lisetta Vogler Fries, and has been a lifelong member of Home Moravian Church, participating in every phase of its work. A graduate of
Salem Academy, she was married April 14, 1874, to Dr. Henry T. Bahnson, a prominent physician and surgeon of this community. He died Jan. 16, 1917. She was a
charter member of the original Twin City Hospital Association, member of the Winston-Salem Foundation until her resignation a few years ago, president of the Dorcas
Circle which founded and operates the Salem Home, and chairman of the board of the Belo Home Association. She is survived by one son, Agnew H. Bahnson; two
daughters, Mrs. T. Hold Haywood and Mrs. James A. Gray; one brother, Henry E. Fries; and one sister, Mrs. Loula F. Moore; 15 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
[On Jan. 9, 1900 Mrs. Bahnson joined the UDC on the service of her husband Henry T. Bahnson, Co. G, 2nd NC Bat. NC Daniels Brig.
MRS. BAHNSON'S FUNERAL TODAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Fries Bahnson 92, who died yesterday at her home, 513 South Church Street, will be conducted this afternoon at 5 o'clock at Home
Moravian Church with Bishop J. Kenneth Pfohl, Dr. Howard E. Rondthaler and Rev. Gordon Spaugh officiating. Mrs. Bahnson was born in Salem June 25, 1852, the
daughter of Francis Fries and Lisetta Vogler Fries, and has been a lifelong member of Home Moravian Church, participating in every phase of its work. A graduate of
Salem Academy, she was married April 14, 1874, to Dr. Henry T. Bahnson, a prominent physician and surgeon of this community. He died Jan. 16, 1917. She was a
charter member of the original Twin City Hospital Association, member of the Winston-Salem Foundation until her resignation a few years ago, president of the Dorcas
Circle which founded and operates the Salem Home, and chairman of the board of the Belo Home Association. She is survived by one son, Agnew H. Bahnson; two
daughters, Mrs. T. Hold Haywood and Mrs. James A. Gray; one brother, Henry E. Fries; and one sister, Mrs. Loula F. Moore; 15 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
[On Jan. 9, 1900 Mrs. Bahnson joined the UDC on the service of her husband Henry T. Bahnson, Co. G, 2nd NC Bat. NC Daniels Brig.
Updated Oct. 27, 2007
WINSTON SALEM JOURNAL MAR. 13, 1966
FUNERAL SET FOR VICTIM OF WRECK
The funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Moir Hill Bahnson, 74, of 702 W. Fifth Street, widow of Agnew H. Bahnson, Sr., will be at 2 pm today at Home Moravian Church. Burial
will be in Salem Cemetery. She was killed in an autombile accident Wednesday. She was born in Winston-Salem to William P. and Elizabeth Ogburn Hill and graduated
from Salem College. She was a member of Home Moravian Church and was a sponsor of the Winston-Salem Debutante Commitee. The body is at home. The family
requests that memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
[On Sept. 13, 1928, Mrs. Bahnson joined the UDC on the service of her grandfather Pvt. Charles Brown Ogburn, Co. G, 1st Reg’t NC]
FUNERAL SET FOR VICTIM OF WRECK
The funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Moir Hill Bahnson, 74, of 702 W. Fifth Street, widow of Agnew H. Bahnson, Sr., will be at 2 pm today at Home Moravian Church. Burial
will be in Salem Cemetery. She was killed in an autombile accident Wednesday. She was born in Winston-Salem to William P. and Elizabeth Ogburn Hill and graduated
from Salem College. She was a member of Home Moravian Church and was a sponsor of the Winston-Salem Debutante Commitee. The body is at home. The family
requests that memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
[On Sept. 13, 1928, Mrs. Bahnson joined the UDC on the service of her grandfather Pvt. Charles Brown Ogburn, Co. G, 1st Reg’t NC]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Feb. 25, 1981
BAGNAL, Mrs. Susie Lufton Bagnal, 92, of 1609 Lynwood Ave. died at her home Tuesday morning at 4:40 am. Mrs. Bagnal was born in McCellanville, SC, was a
graduate of Winthrop College in 1910, and had taught in public schools of South Carolina for several years. Mrs. Bagnal came to Winston-Salem in December of 1926
and was married to the late Luther M. Bagnal, who passed away February 9, 1980. She was very active in First Baptist Church, serving at one time as president of
Woman's Missionary Union. She was also a member of State Chapter D.A.R., United Daughters of the Confederacy, and American Association of University Women.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Don Britt; three sons, Luther M. Bagnal, Jr., Richard L. Bagnal, and Harry S. Bagnal, all of Winston-Salem, 15 grandchilren, 14
great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Maurice Matteson, and Miss Mary Lufton, both of Beaufort, SC and Mrs. D.L. Johnson of McCellanville, SC. Memorials
may be made to Chip Bagnal Scholarship Fund of First Baptist Church or to Crisis Control.
[On Dec. 7, 1948 Mrs. Bagnal joined the UDC on the service of her grandfather, Henry Michael Lofton, Co. C., 26th Reg’t SC]
BAGNAL, Mrs. Susie Lufton Bagnal, 92, of 1609 Lynwood Ave. died at her home Tuesday morning at 4:40 am. Mrs. Bagnal was born in McCellanville, SC, was a
graduate of Winthrop College in 1910, and had taught in public schools of South Carolina for several years. Mrs. Bagnal came to Winston-Salem in December of 1926
and was married to the late Luther M. Bagnal, who passed away February 9, 1980. She was very active in First Baptist Church, serving at one time as president of
Woman's Missionary Union. She was also a member of State Chapter D.A.R., United Daughters of the Confederacy, and American Association of University Women.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Don Britt; three sons, Luther M. Bagnal, Jr., Richard L. Bagnal, and Harry S. Bagnal, all of Winston-Salem, 15 grandchilren, 14
great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Maurice Matteson, and Miss Mary Lufton, both of Beaufort, SC and Mrs. D.L. Johnson of McCellanville, SC. Memorials
may be made to Chip Bagnal Scholarship Fund of First Baptist Church or to Crisis Control.
[On Dec. 7, 1948 Mrs. Bagnal joined the UDC on the service of her grandfather, Henry Michael Lofton, Co. C., 26th Reg’t SC]
UNION REPUBLICAN Jan 6, 1919
In this city, Jan. 6th, Mrs. Louise P. Bitting and widow of the late Col. Joseph Bitting, at an advanced age.
On May 6, 1898 Mrs. Bitting joined the UDC on the service of her brother, Maj. R. E. Wilson, 1st NC Bat SS, 2nd Corps
In this city, Jan. 6th, Mrs. Louise P. Bitting and widow of the late Col. Joseph Bitting, at an advanced age.
On May 6, 1898 Mrs. Bitting joined the UDC on the service of her brother, Maj. R. E. Wilson, 1st NC Bat SS, 2nd Corps
MEMORIAL TO MRS. HAL W. BLACKSTOCK [1909-1976]
Written and presented by Miss Elizabeth Kapp, Chaplain of James B. Gordon United Daughters of Confederacy
Meeting Jan 28, 1977
Mrs. Evelyn Jackson Blackstock was born in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, in 1909, the daughter of Marshall O. and Alma Hough Jackson. Her mother, Mrs.
Marshall O. Jackson, was a Real Daughter of the Confederacy and was a member of the James B. Gordon Chapter, having transferred from the chapter in Asheville,
North Carolna.
Mrs Evelyn Blackstock joined the James B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC in 1952 on the war record of her maternal grandfather, Alverson Sanford Hough. He had
served as prison guard at the Ansonville Prison from April 1864 until the end of the War Between the States. Private Hough was a member of Company G in the
Second Georgia Infantry.
Mrs. Blackstock was a devoted and loyal member of the James B. Gordon Chapter. She always gave unstintingly of her capabilities in the performance of various
phases of chapter work, displaying excellence in meticulous details. With the assistance of Mrs. Gilbert Ashburn, Mrs. Blackstock typed cross-index files in preparation
for the NC Division Recorder of Crosses files. In this project and in others, she showed qualities of a true historian; and she was left lasting footprints because of work
skillfully done.
After a lengthy illness Mrs. Evelyn Jackson Blackstock died on Thursday, December 9, 1976. Her funeral service was conducted at Vogler's Reynolda Road Chapel in
Winston-Salem, followed by a graveside service and burial in Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville, NC.
To her husband, Mrs. Hal. W. Blackstock, who survives, and to her two sisters, the James B. Gordon Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy extends
sincere sympathy. This chapter feels extremely fortunate to have had such a faithful and valuable member as was Mrs. Evelyn Jackson Blackstock.
Written and presented by Miss Elizabeth Kapp, Chaplain of James B. Gordon United Daughters of Confederacy
Meeting Jan 28, 1977
Mrs. Evelyn Jackson Blackstock was born in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, in 1909, the daughter of Marshall O. and Alma Hough Jackson. Her mother, Mrs.
Marshall O. Jackson, was a Real Daughter of the Confederacy and was a member of the James B. Gordon Chapter, having transferred from the chapter in Asheville,
North Carolna.
Mrs Evelyn Blackstock joined the James B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC in 1952 on the war record of her maternal grandfather, Alverson Sanford Hough. He had
served as prison guard at the Ansonville Prison from April 1864 until the end of the War Between the States. Private Hough was a member of Company G in the
Second Georgia Infantry.
Mrs. Blackstock was a devoted and loyal member of the James B. Gordon Chapter. She always gave unstintingly of her capabilities in the performance of various
phases of chapter work, displaying excellence in meticulous details. With the assistance of Mrs. Gilbert Ashburn, Mrs. Blackstock typed cross-index files in preparation
for the NC Division Recorder of Crosses files. In this project and in others, she showed qualities of a true historian; and she was left lasting footprints because of work
skillfully done.
After a lengthy illness Mrs. Evelyn Jackson Blackstock died on Thursday, December 9, 1976. Her funeral service was conducted at Vogler's Reynolda Road Chapel in
Winston-Salem, followed by a graveside service and burial in Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville, NC.
To her husband, Mrs. Hal. W. Blackstock, who survives, and to her two sisters, the James B. Gordon Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy extends
sincere sympathy. This chapter feels extremely fortunate to have had such a faithful and valuable member as was Mrs. Evelyn Jackson Blackstock.