OLD BLOODY MADISON: The Coates-Bradley homeplace in Madison County, NC. FOA Ep. 5

[@yuritesticoff1141]

My dad grew up in Madison County, NC in Mars Hill in the 50s on Crooked Creek Rd. One of my first memories is being 4-5 years old and eating my first banana sandwich my great grandmother made me in her old house with no electricity or indoor bathroom. My dad is 74 now, dying of cancer, I'll be 39 and know very little about my family's history. I know some,.not a lot. But he still has 40 acres that have laid dormant since 1965 I plan to return to and live in whatever way I manage after he passes. I grew up farming in the foothills of the Blue Ridge in VA so I know it will be more challenging in the mountains, but I'm far from your average modern 39 yr old and want to get away from the encroaching suburbs that have swallowed the farms around us here. I know some has changed in those Mts,.but nothing like what has happened where I live now. thanks for the video

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Wow, sounds like you have a wonderful goal and a plan in mind to get there. Sorry to hear about your dad. I know he's proud of you and happy to know you are interested in taking over the place and living there. Living on the farm is a lot of work, but neighbors always seem to be willing to help out if you ask. Best of luck on your future plans and thanks for getting in touch and watching the episodes!.

[@deannemckee5081]

Her voice! If I close my eyes…..it’s my great grandmother’s voice from Tennessee! I can still hear her playing the banjo or the ukulele.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Really glad it brings back good memories. I wish I had asked my own grandmother more about her life.

[@scottallen6062]

Thanks so much for your time and comment. Glad the video evoked a good memory!

[@donnasdedon7948]

I think that you do a wonderful job talking with the elders. I live in Louisiana in the hills.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks, Donna. We really enjoy talking with folks and hearing their stories. Beautiful down your way as well.

[@jimbrock8310]

Gotta love them folks there! That is the way life is supposed to be!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Jim; It was a tough way to live but most everyone who lived that way seems remembers it fondly.

[@rubyhogan1709]

WOW , i would love to live there, it looks beautiful and peaceful.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Ruby; It is one of the quietest places I've been in a while. Very secluded and remote.

[@rubyhogan1709]

@@thefaceofappalachia i think that is what a lot of what is wrong with the world today , we live in a very fast paste world . We need to try to slow down more and enjoy some quiet times and give our minds a rest 😊

[@bassinmama4660]

I hated it when it was over, I could listen forever.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, I agree. Thats what makes some of these so hard to edit is you want it to keep going!

[@BigT27295]

Love it.. Its going to be that way again . Halleluiah.

[@scottallen6062]

great to hear from you. come back often.

[@Cooper260]

My wife and I are taking a vacation to the mountains of Tennessee this year our second time there. What a beautiful place.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Its a beautiful area. We go camping there regularly and love it. Spend the days hiking and riding around admiring the land.

[@scottallen6062]

Joseph, these mountains are in my soul for sure. I hope your trip is rich and rewarding. I hope I never take this ancient landscape for granted.

[@BigMamaMyers]

My mama was born and raised in Madison Co, NC. I feel a connection to that area. Which may be why I'm living in the mountains of VA today. Mountain life is the best life. Thank you Lord for your blessings! ❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Sabrina; The mountains have a special hold on folks, that's for sure. I love traveling, and vacations at the coast, but always love to see the mountains rising up on the horizon when I get near home.

[@jimmyfishburn7894]

Born and raised in Maryville TN. I'm here and watching. During High School some of my class makes and myself got to take Ms. Inez Burns little 64 Falcon and go to Cades Cove and other places chalking and tracing tomb stones and grave markers for her book, The History Of Blount County TN. My relatives are from Cades Cove and Eastern Tennessee. Looking forward to this adventure. Jim

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Jimmy; Thats a great story and memory. I met another man, an Oliver, that was directly related to the Oliver cabin folks from Cades Cove.

[@bhamby9305]

Oh my. Beautiful home place.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

When Myron, their nephew, told me about the cabin I had to go see for myself and ended up with the wonderful experience of sitting down with the Coastes to talk.

[@stanparnell3939]

Thank you for sharing. May God Bless these Folks.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Gald you are enjoying the episodes and stay tuned for more.

[@dr.allisongunneph.d.6494]

I’m from Greene County, TN. Thank you for starting this channel. Our ways at becoming rare. So important to preserve our heritage! Blessings, Allison

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thats a beautiful area and full of history. So gald to have you as part of the channel.

[@gwenlaw4644]

My daddy’s paternal side of the family is from Greene County TN.

[@robertgarland805]

Washington County. Lot of change taking place. Medical metropolis. 140 houses being built across the road from home place.

[@scottallen6062]

Love your neck of the woods. I am through there on occasion. I love to fish just north on the South Holston river. Thanks for spending time with us.

[@TheSassy777]

Enjoy your videos. Love the ole stories and pictures of old Mom & Pop stores….

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you like them!

[@gracewoodard9134]

The roof, it's tin, isn't it? Wonderful sound in the rain.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

And its such a quiet place, heavily wooded and remote. It would be a great retreat to have to go to.

[@ptk7240]

Is that poison ivy you are sitting in!!?

[@debbieritter1096]

Lovely couple and story- enjoyable and relaxing

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you are enjoying the episode. Great couple for sure.

[@soulsolemole]

Wonderful as always. A balm in these days. Thank you so.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We are certainly glad you are enjoying these explorations and that it provides a respite from our busy lives.

[@donnasdedon7948]

It's so beautiful up there

[@thefaceofappalachia]

It truely is a beautiful place and nice and cool in the summer months!

[@Outtamemind]

What a wonder full couple. I would just love visiting them.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They are sweet and very kind and gentle folk. It was great to spend a day with them.

[@gaylewilliams4805]

What a wonderful couple. Thank you for sharing their story

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@regeniawilliams2965]

My papaws name was Hoy this is the second time of heard that name,brought back so many memories.Great story,I love our mtns we live in Carter Co Tn.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

You certainly live in a beautiful neck of the woods. So glad you are enjoying the episodes.

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

It's a great blessing to hear how the mountain people cared for one another especially when they were sick. It seems many like to sensationalize stories about Moonshiners and long-standing blood feuds between families and Neighbors. You mentioned have different things are today, just look the way we treat sick people now! They're isolated and even left to die alone in nursing homes! It's shameful. God bless you all and thank you for sharing your beautiful stories

[@thefaceofappalachia]

I appreciate the sentiment and your insights. I try to show things in proportion to how I find them rather than sensationalize Appalachian stereotypes. Fortunately, many of these strong traditional values you mention are being passed down to younger generations, in many of the families I have met, so that is encouraging.

[@scottallen6062]

Great to hear these valued true stories straight from the horses mouth. Thank you for watching.

[@normabradley3540]

Tim, thank you so much for continuing to help us learn about life as it was in Madison and Buncombe county. There are still a few folks in Sandy Mush you may want to talk to. Happy to help out with that. I was out there recently helping the National Quilt Alliance to document quilts. Got to visit with old neighbors and hear wonderful stories. Warmest regards,

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Norma; Thanks for the input and I'd love to take you up on visiting with someone you know that you think would be interesting to visit.

[@pameladawkins3886]

My husband's family helped create Sandy Mush. The Hollands.

[@scottallen6062]

@@pameladawkins3886 That is awesome. Thanks for spending time with us!

[@kenkrausse3624]

You make me homesick. It’s beautiful,, many thanks

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you had a good emotional response to this. That makes us feel good about what we are doing.

[@juliasouthick2232]

What a remarkable group of people in a remarkable time and place. Salt of the earth comes to mind. That you for sharing.

[@scottallen6062]

Thank you for your comment. I hope you will stop by often. You are always welcome.

[@gwenlaw4644]

Being from Tennessee, my mom and dads family are Appalachian/ Cherokee. I loved hearing stories from my great grandmother, grandparents and parents.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Gwen, its great that you enjoy the stories. So many times we wish we had paid more attention when our parents and grandparents were around and sharing their memories, so their stories are kept alive.

[@scottallen6062]

Hold onto these stories as if they were handfuls of gold because they are.

[@sandiyhyatt4215]

Madison is one of the Most Beautiful places I have ever been to....Down in town in the Gorge seems kinda eerie. But I love the Mountains & People

[@thefaceofappalachia]

It is a beautiful area, whose mountainous terrain has preserved a way of life that has long passed in more developed areas.

[@darrell3368]

Thanks for sharing and Gods blessing for you and all your family

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks you. Thats very kind.

[@evejohn1937]

Wonderful ❤ I wish I could have lived their lives.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad the videos and stories are meaningful to you.

[@johnskinner5206]

That was a good life good folks back then.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They have fond memories and have led an interesting life. We can all hope for a bit of that.

[@francesmayhew3416]

Lived in Madison County for over 10 years.Log cabin up in Paw Paw. Held my first grandboy in my lap as I rode on the back of the tobacco setter and loaded the setter with the seedlings. I still love Madison County, I learned so much from the elders that i still follow today.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Frances, thats such an evocative memory. I can picture it in my head. Paw Paw is a neat little corner of the county and one of my favorite spots.

[@melisaarrington7025]

Hoye and Christine live down below me. I married into the Arrington family 3 yrs ago and they have been really good to me and I wouldn’t wanna be anywhere else. I’m originally from Yancey Co. in the Jacks Creek community I was born and raised ❤ anyway I love these mountains and wouldn’t wanna be anywhere else! ❤😊❤😊

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Melissa, thats a beautiful spot and I'm glad to hear you are happy there. Great folks in that community that count on each other.

[@rightpath44]

Love hearing the stories. Thank you.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

That is my favorite thing to do, whcih is why I have included oral histories in all three of my Appalachian-themed books along with the portaits and landscapes. Glad you are enjoying them as well.

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

That was so interesting,my grandmother was from Madison country,my other grandparents were from around Flag pond .Just found your you tube channel yesterday, great memories…THANKS

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Very cool!

[@John-uv7zp]

Awesome video I enjoyed that very much humbled feeling you get when you watch these types of videos 😊

[@thefaceofappalachia]

John, I agree. It's been such a meaningful experience getting to know these wonderful folks over the past 30-40 years.

[@Highlander9740]

Yes, I truly love Madison county as well, Shelton Laurel area up Coppersnake Holler.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

I love all the names, Hardscrabble, Spillcorn, etc.

[@tammydoyle6459]

Is it Madison ky.?

[@scottallen6062]

@@tammydoyle6459 Madison County, North Carolina. Thanks for stopping by and spending time with us.

[@brendachapman7686]

I’m born and raised in McDowell County. my grandma helped raise 3 of us. She had 12 of her own. She was born in Graham County. My great grandmother was full blooded Cherokee. I am enjoying watching these videos and listening to the stories. Been to some of the places they’re talking about.

[@pollyannadavis7965]

My Dad was also born in McDowell County in 1932.The Jarrett family..

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for sharing! Your grandmother must have been one dedicated and strong woman to manage that large a family.

[@scottallen6062]

One of the great things about making and sharing these videos is this kind of feedback. It is always great to hear about someones "People". Great to read about your family and where you're from.

[@Myob1962]

Think paw paw has heard this story a time or two I love listening to her

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Doug, that's great that you remember some of the old stories and you enjoyed hearing Christean.

[@sandrajintoorkar3181]

I cannot imagine never being anywhere, and not seeing anything but the town you live in. It just seems so foreign to me! Wow....

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes it does seem unusual to most of us. These areas were very remote when they were growing up with few cars.

[@johnskinner5206]

Be nice life.

[@blacksheep255]

Wow! What a wonderful story and beautiful pictures!!! It took me back in time to a place that was breathtaking and a way of life that is so appealing to me. Thank you soooo much for sharing. The video took my mind off of the stresses of today for a brief moment. 😌

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad to hear you enjoyed the episode. We are having a great time making them and honoring the folks that lived such rich lives.

[@scottallen6062]

Thanks for your comment. Come back often, you are always welcome.

[@oldchickenlady]

I just found your channel and subscribed! Thank you for sharing these videos.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you found us and hope you'll enjoy all the episodes!

[@ellencoomer3345]

Tim and Scott 😂 Thanks again for another great one. Hoye is my first cousin and Christine and her younger sister were my childhood playmate and neighbors.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Many thaanks, Ellen. We sure appreciate your comments. You are such a rich resource to the community, and a wealth of knowledge.

[@scottallen6062]

Hello again Ellen. Thanks for all your help. Hope to see you soon.

[@RUTH_BaTH_SHaL_YaHUaH]

Thank'Yu Kindly fer share'n Sir ~ This was Bute'aful ... Shalom from Hill'Top Hollar ~

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad you are watching and enjoying the episodes.

[@emilsabatini4038]

Thank ya so much 4 this video. Y'all brought tears 2 my eyes !

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So happy to hear it had n impact on you as well. Wonderful couple.

[@gayhendrie84]

We got tangled up together love it!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thats one of our favorite quotes, too!

[@kimberlyholt2241]

I love this! It's so important to preserve mountain history! I wish I had just an acre in the mountains.🙏 I'm in Bulls Gap, TN

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Kimberly; So happy to hear you are enjoying the stories. Owning a small place would be wonderful.

[@jodiswanson4170]

Beautiful Couple ❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They are a lot of fun and great to visit with.

[@oklahomalilly]

This was so enjoyable. I never got to meet my ancestors from this region, so it’s wonderful to hear these stories of how people lived. Thank you so much❤️

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it. We're trying to add more great videos that we hope you will enjoy!

[@catfish24]

I love hearing the elders talk about growing up back in the day.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

David; Great to hear from a kindred spirit. As you can tell, we love to visit and hear stories from the past as well.

[@maryjordan7285]

Thank you so very much for sharing all your stories and the good people you share with us . God bless you and all the families you shared with us. ❤❤❤ Love them all feel like I knowed them all my life .

[@thefaceofappalachia]

You are so kind. We appreciate you hanging with us and for your support.

[@AngelsWings.]

I would love to live there! It's so beautiful! I just found your channel! So happy that I did! 😊

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We're glad you found us as well and hope you'll look at our other episodes and stay tuned for more stories.

[@scottallen6062]

Thanks for stopping by. You are always welcome!

[@bethstaggs2369]

Salt of the earth . Wonderful ! and thank you for sharing.. love your content

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for watching! We have much more to come so hope you'll keep watching.

[@jackiekitchennowordsneeded587]

I buy all my produce from Coates! Love these folks.❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

That's great. I've been a loyal customer for decades as well and its been great to get to know all the family working there over the years.

[@jenniferisbell9629]

Oh, I wish I lived there. Sounds wonderful.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Jennifer, it i a great way of life but a hard one, for most. But the values developed over a lifetime make people strong and resilient.

[@sandraw.8212]

Thank you so much for sharing and doing videos of these great people. I truly admire them. To hear how the people who have lived there would help each other in so many ways. I wish it was like that everywhere! What an awesome world it would be. God bless each of you and may you continue telling us your stories. ❤ 😊

[@scottallen6062]

thanks so much for spending time with us! we hope to continue to provide great stories

[@debby891]

Love that they share their stories and keep history alive. Families and neighbors knew what hard work was, helping one another, faith, morals, values and character…something we sure could use these days. I’m glad I grew up when I did

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for letting us know your thoughts and glad you appreciated the video.

[@user-bm9bm6ov5g]

Thank you for this channel. My husband is a descendant of Gabriel G Coats. We visited Mars Hill and the Coats cemetery a few years ago. Such a beautiful place. Thanks again!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Lynne, thanks for getting in touch. It is a beautiful area to be sure.

[@scottallen6062]

It is great to hear from viewers about how they are connected to the people and the place that is Madison County.

[@ronaldblanton8178]

Thank you for this video. I can't wait to see the next one. It will keep the passed alive.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We are working on more and meeting some great folks along the way, so stay tuned.

[@ronaldblanton8178]

thank you for right me back. Our past should be honored. I love the stories .

[@maryjordan7285]

They're so awesome and sweet

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They are a cute couple, for sure. Thanks for joining us!

[@laurahurst1960]

Love the porch

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes. Its amazing and wraps all the way around the cabin. Can imagine sitting out there in the cool of the day and relaxing.

[@dorenedaniels7493]

This is so beautiful ❤️

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Dorene, thanks for letting us know we are doing something you appreciate and enjoy.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Thank you for these wonderful videos! I so enjoy hearing the stories, while looking at your beautiful photographs.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Sandra; Really appreciate your comment and glad you are enjoying the images and stories.

[@Dailyproductions-g3n]

My Grandmother was named Christine... From Madison County NC.... Her brother died in bloody Madison... Ive been to Madison many times. It does have a history of a bit of lawlessness but has calmed down a bit today. A real beautiful place... Still way out in the country.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

It is a remote county, due to the steep mountains and winding roads, but a beautiful area for sure, rich in history. We appreciate you watching Christean and Hoye.

[@TennesseeTrio]

My, what a beautiful cabin! Appalachia has my heart!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

It is a beautiful cabin. It was even more impressive than described to me. The timbers are massive and its still solid for the most part.

[@randlerichardson5826]

I just subbed your channel I enjoy listening to the older generation talk about how they lived it brangs back memories for me. Thank you for sharing and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for subscribing and glad you are enjoying the episodes. We are working on several more at the moment so stay tuned.

[@danielt.3152]

I told my daughter that I was on the internet when there was only 4 web sites and you could see the whole thing in under 4 hours ..I told my daughter she said “dad that never happened”…I just smiled…..but I was there

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Well it takes a lot longer today to just scrape the surface, with so much great content. It's not something to take for granted as it is a fairly new thing. KZbin is one of my favorite things to watch as there is such a wide variety of content-something for everyone.

[@charleslooney42]

Looks like some good poison ivy there behind your chair. Sure does remind me of being young and listening to my grandpa tell stories about his life in the Ozarks

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Charles; Usually poison ivy jumps from ten feet to get on me, but so far I got away with sitting in it for this! Sounds like we share a love of old stories and history.

[@lisagarcia-fm6kp]

Love these stories. American History.

[@scottallen6062]

Thanks for stopping by. You are always welcome!

[@mountainslapstick6170]

brother you brave as hell sitting that close to that much poision ivy! haha

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Tell me about it

[@neintoten6155]

Great!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thank you!

[@kendrasmith6637]

Very interesting 😊 thank you

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you'll check out some of the other videos as well.

[@kendrasmith6637]

@@thefaceofappalachia I will 😊

[@michaelbarnett2527]

One of my favorite vacations was spent in a cabin off Bone Camp rd…

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Michael, that sounds like a great memory. One of my favorites was staying in a state park cabin built in the 1930s in Kentucky to teach a photography workshop. They offered me a classic hotel type room but when I saw the cabins it was not a hard choice!

[@donnasdedon7948]

We all need to grow our food, I have alot of stuff from my grandma old Butter charn a meat Grinder and the power goes off I have a drip pot .

[@thefaceofappalachia]

It would be good if more people had those basic skills. Iwas out yesterday at a farm and was amazed the amount of food their modest sized garden was producing. And they are still planiting a few items for the fall season.

[@cliffordparmeter6940]

So very interesting God Bless.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining us.

[@bonnietelford8411]

Both my grandparents were from New Tazewell, TN. Rode the hillbilly highway to Detroit. I am so proud of them....I wish I had recorded their stories.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Bonnie, That area is so beautiful. Glad this reminds you of them.

[@TheFineLine920]

Question again please… what stopped termites from eating these old homes up? They sure don’t make them like they use to! Absolutely great home!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

The people that bought the items were from Ghost Town which was a western-themed park in Maggie Valley, NC. I went there as a child, as did alomst everyone around and took a chair lift to the top of the mountain and watched "gunfights" on the street and visited homes and saloons. Had a ferris wheel and a few other rides. Now backrupt and empty. Was a big deal before the likes of Carowinds and Six Flags.

[@TheFineLine920]

@@thefaceofappalachia Thank you for the response. I’ve always heard the saying, “what was once old is new again”. From the looks of it, we’re headed back that way in regards to our food supply, to housing, to homeopathy at home. Seems it may be coming full circle. Maybe that’s not a horrible thing after all. 🙏

[@thefaceofappalachia]

@@TheFineLine920 You have to admire folks that can support themselves by growing their own food and making things they need. It seems like we have to buy everything today.

[@TheFineLine920]

@@thefaceofappalachia That is about to change.

[@rhondadavis1483]

@@thefaceofappalachiawe went to Ghost town several times when I was a kid and it was so cool. I was young, around 10 or 11 and def remember the gunfights, the chair lift and the can can girls in the “saloon” lol. It’s made me sad that it’s all gone now bc I’d love for my grandkids to visit. They did go up there, but there was only a couple stores or a general store up there I think my daughter said. Love your videos. We are from eastern NC, but honestly the lifestyles of farming, family and church were the same with my grandparents and great aunts and uncles. Farming. Old home place. Many good memories. We sure love our NC mountains and TN ones as well! My husband is from TN and my brother owns land around Johnson City. Love your channel and supporting NC authors as well. God bless y’all!

[@hondagirl3]

My grandfather was a Bullman and grew up in this area. Would love to learn more about his life there. He’s passed.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We had some Bullmans in our church growing up here. Hopefully you can find out more about your grandfather. Thanks for watching.

[@kevintaylor8906]

My family the Fortners were from there!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thats great. Many wonderful families in the area and lots of them related to others which makes for a tight community.

[@gladyskravitzjr825]

I thoroughly enjoyed this ❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad you are enjoying the episodes. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@eworks9828]

Glad to have been a part of society when people cared for the neighbors like family. You can now measure the decay of society by the lack of this one trait. Not sure how long it will take to lose it all but it will all be lost for sure.

[@crowznest438]

Looks like the poison ivy is doing well in your opening. ; ) Special people, special places. Subscribed.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

The poison ivy is taking over everywhere. My dad could work in it all day, wash his hands and be fine. Not me.

[@randlerichardson5826]

No it’s nothing like that today people either don’t have time or don’t care about anybody else it’s a shame them times are gone. I remember when someone passed away there would be people branging food money or whatever the family needed. There was enough food to feed a army.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

That is a tradition that has faded somewhat for sure. In areas I travel back in the mountains it's still done as many families are tied by bonds of marriage and friendships, but not as common in cities for sure. I always look forward to homecomings at churches as there's a big spread of food there that is more than enough to feed all and then some!

[@ellencoomer3345]

Some of us still carry on tradition of bringing food.

[@homesteadingpastor]

Really enjoyed this video & these stories. New Subscriber Here! I just found your channel. Glad I did. I love old stories & history. God bless you all. 🙏🏻😇🙏🏻😇❤️

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Welcome to the channel. We're glad you are enjoying it so far and hope you'll keep watching.

[@scottallen6062]

Thank you for subscribing. Please stop by for a visit often. You are valued and appreciated.

[@margiemasih1073]

This is very interesting

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Margie, so happy you think so and are watching. Much more to come!

[@MoonStar-fq6oy]

They are ✌️❤️

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They are a great and loving couple for sure. Thanks for getting in touch!

[@SusieDaw-ix6pv]

My mom is 91. She was born at home on the bayou in Texas, the oldest of twelve, 4 which were 2 sets of twins. Her mom came to Texas at the age of two in a covered wagon. My great grand parents came from Appalachia on the Missouri end following the newly formed oil industry at the turn of the century. None of them ever went back to the hills.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Susie; That's a fascinating history. I hope someone in your family has documenting that to pass along to the next generations. Its amazing to me the connection between North and South Carolina and Texas. I have come across several ancestors of mine in both states who moved to Texas early on.

[@SusieDaw-ix6pv]

@faceofappalachia9926 they have. It's been printed, a book on our genealogy on the Owsley side. Yes, we were once in the mountains but came to The Great Gulf Coastal Flats and stayed. Life here has been good. My grandmother on my father's side was full blood Cherokee and my family lines both came here and were already here lol. I just simplify it and say I'm a Texan lol.

[@KAYSP8]

Ghost Town in Maggie Valley got a lot of the stuff? Wow

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, almost every family I have talked to in certain areas sold items to Ghost Town from their farms and stores at one point when the attraction was ramping up. It was a big deal here for a long time. I recently found a photo of myself as a teen riding the chairlift up to the top. They automatically photographed everyone right before they got off at the top and sold them to you.

[@KAYSP8]

@@thefaceofappalachia oh ok. I loved your video. Please share any other old photos you have. Would love to see them. Thanks for responding

[@lisabarger574]

So beautiful of a home stead, your storie, oh hoe i miss my mom telling me of the day's of ol😢❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Lisa; It is a beautiful place with lots of history. Glad it brings back good memories for you!

[@tonyhayes1092]

I love this interview and their old log house! Who plays the fiddle tunes in this video? Great old time fiddling’ Thanks

[@thefaceofappalachia]

This is my friend Bruce Greene from the mountains of North Carolina playing the fiddle. The tune is "Young Edward." He has learned many old tunes from players throughout Appalachia and is a master for sure. This is on the music CD in my book, Hands in Harmony, which features 22 tunes by people featured in the book.

[@msjenny4301]

Pr. Walter and Dessie Wilson were my in-laws. They lived in Paw Paw area.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thats a pretty area. Very remote but lovely section of mountains.

[@patriciarussell756]

New sub here.Hi from FLA

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Patricia, welcome. Glad you are tuning in. Hope you'll enjoy all the episodes.

[@scottallen6062]

Welcome Patricia. Thanks for spending time with us. Come back often, you are always welcome.

[@leebailey3990]

That’s when the country was really great and something to be proud of before America came crashing down in 2009

[@thefaceofappalachia]

It's great to hear stories of how folks grew up and to have them describe the long arc of their lives and what influenced them in their lives.

[@lorrainehilgendorf2165]

My dads mother Minnie May Amons or Ammons was from Madison Co NC she said she could remember seeing the Confederate soldiers walking off to war . She said she was still in short dresses and cloth diapers. Around 3 years old something like that . She married Otis P. Shackelford. Ive only met that side of my family 1 time . I remember going to a log cabin that i think it was one of my dads cussin... We went in winter and there was 3 feet of snow on the ground and still snowing. We spent the night and went to the home place of my great or great great grandfather's. 2 story house with a porch. My dad told us that my grandfather threw a stick and wherever it landed was where he wanted to be buried when he died . I wish i had met more of our relatives. I would love to hear more stories about my family. It be nice to meet some or all of them now ... Our family was not close because of the distance. We were all born in Maryland. Minnie May lived in Hendersonville NC till they passed. He worked for Berkeley Mills He passed in 1963 and she passed in 1976 or 1977... Oh my dads name was Lloyd Vance Shackelford.... ❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Lorraine; Thats quite the history and sounds like some great memeories as well. I know many folks on my mom's side moved from SC to Texas in the mid-1900s so never saw any of that side of the family. We did have some family reunions on my dad's side but now that generation is gone. My 95-year-old mother is about the last of her family, who were fround southern Georgia, so I only remember meeting her aunts and uncles a few times. Its hard to keep in touch with large families. I still cherish the memories of when all my cousins, mostly around my age, would come for Christmas and stay on pallets on the floor, or couches in everbody's house and we'd all get to play together.

[@lorrainehilgendorf2165]

@@thefaceofappalachia I never got to experience those kinds of times . I'm happy you did. I just would like to know where we came from. And maybe meet some of my cousins and other family. It's a good thing to know where you came from to help ya out where your going.

[@scottallen6062]

Amen

[@TheFineLine920]

Who is “they”? Who got all these treasures from old times past please? So interesting! Love this. Thank You. ❤

[@scottallen6062]

I think you are talking about when she mentions "Ghost Town" an old theme park that has since closed. They bought items to go in the park.

[@rubyhogan1709]

Better than a mansion.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, I'd love to have a place like that to go to even if I didn't live there full time.

[@normahenson7070]

Men from Ghost Town cane through the Henson Cove ,outside Canton and myGrandfather sold an old manual record player and several things ! My aunt had sold an old homemade cradle and my mother found out an she stopped him and demanded he give her the cradle to her so my aunt gave him his money back and my mother took the cradle ! It was sad they only dealt with old people!

[@missyyouknow6002]

Just came across your channel which I love By the way, Why is this town called old bloody Madison?

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks so much for stopping by. You are always welcome! Old Bloody Madison refers to Madison County, NC, vs a particular town. It came about from the Shelton Laurel massacre. You may read more about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelton_Laurel_massacre

[@missyyouknow6002]

@faceofappalachia9926 oh my 😔 😟

[@genafuscaldo1121]

What I wonder about, is how did they deal with Black Bears..? My Husband wants to by Land in Eastern Tennessee.. But people say, there are a lot of dangers in the Mountains? Could someone ask these sweet people, Next time they interview The Sweet Old Timers ? ♡♡♡

[@scottallen6062]

Thanks so much for spending time with the channel. I have been in the mountains most of my life and I have never had issues with bears. One must treat them with respect as they are wild animals. Tim and I see them regularly at the office where we edit and produce these videos. There has been a momma and cubs hanging around. Love to see them at a safe distance.

[@poeber]

Hey! I live right next to Hoye and Christean. They’re my great aunt and uncle. We definitely have a lot of bears around here. We have to check our yard before letting our dogs outside, especially when it’s dark. Our little dachshund, Bubba, was killed by a bear a few years ago. He didn’t know any better about bears and ran right up to it. Otherwise, they don’t bother us if we don’t bother them. They get spooked easily just like deer. Just make sure to look out for them while driving and keep an eye on your pets!!

[@phyllisarrington7436]

👍

[@timbarnwellphotography3131]

Hello and appreciate you tuning in and hope you are enjoying the episodes.

[@rickchamberlain6373]

Wow hes sitting in a big patch of poisen ivy.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

It wasn''t that way a few weeks before when I found the spot! Luckily, I didn't get into anything. My dad could work in it all day and wash his hands and no effects, but not me.

[@rickchamberlain6373]

@@thefaceofappalachia yea it jumps of the vine and chases me.