A company called Wanteska Inc. began buying up the Fairview side of the Flat Top in the mid 1920’s. They were trying to buy all the mountain land between Wright’s Cove and Nesbitt’s to develop … [Read more...]
Uncle Fie and Aunt Liz: James Fidella and Elizabeth Whitaker Jenkins Part Three by Bruce Whitaker
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Uncle Fie and Aunt Liz: James Fidella and Elizabeth Whitaker Jenkins Part Two, by Bruce Whitaker
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Elizabeth J. Whitaker Jenkins was born in Fairview November 7, 1868. She was the oldest child of Jesse L. Whitaker and Martha Rosilla Garren. Elizabeth’s parents moved their family to Copper … [Read more...]
Uncle Fie and Aunt Liz: James Fidella and Elizabeth Whitaker Jenkins Part One by Bruce Whitaker
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James Fidella “Fie” Jenkins was born on Reem’s Creek in Buncombe County North Carolina July 1, 1861. He was the son of James Fidella Jenkins Sr. (1812–1900) and Sarah Robinson Jenkins … [Read more...]
Sarah “Sallie” Whitaker Jenkins by Bruce Whitaker
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Sarah Whitaker was born in Fairview on June 13, 1801. She was the fourth child of William Whitaker Sr. (1772-1860) and Mary Canady Whitaker (1772-1848). Sallie, as she was called, was raised on her … [Read more...]
Joshua David “Dave” Barnwell, Part Two by Bruce Whitaker
January 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Dave Barnwell survived the Civil War in much better shape than most people in the area. His real estate was valued at $4000.00 and his personal property was listed at $400.00, according to the 1870 … [Read more...]
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