THEY KEPT US FED AND A' WORKIN': 94-YEAR-OLD JANCER FRANKLIN, still tending his life's garden. Ep.22

[@DonMonaco]

Sad to see this caliber of folks disappearing from the country. A true community rooted in their heritage & soil

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Don, it is sad as that generation passes, but it great to see some of the younger folks adopting at least some of those ways, as there is a timeless truth to them that I think we all can understand and appreciate.

[@chrisdoggett368]

I've always had an intestinal illness that me from being able to do much manual labor. I ts made me have a deep admiration for people who work with there back and hands!

[@davidb2206]

@@chrisdoggett368 So what would you have done in 1830 or 1881? = worked anyway

[@kathycombs3844]

We are in the ozark hills and my Daddy taught me the trees and herbs that grow here. I hunted and fished. Grow a garden. And work cattle.I delivered my first calf at 10 years old.My Daddy was born in 1918.He wanted me to learn everything in case of hard.times.He is in heaven now but his legacy going on. I know I will see him in heaven. Love and miss him.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Kathy, we really appreciate you sharing your own story and sounds like you all had a great relationship with your dad. I am amazed at the depth of practical knowldge these folks have and love that they want to pass it on to the next generation.

[@tristenfranklin73]

Crazy to say that is my great grandfather, best grandfather there is. Love this ❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thats so great. Thanks for letting us know!

[@EuleneWages4644]

@tristenfranklin73 your very lucky to have him.listen to everything he says.you won't regret it.ask questions that you would like to know I wished I'd ask mine more while I still could now I'll never know the answers.

[@kimberlyhiggins4950]

Hello family , he's my Great Uncle.

[@ShirleyRoberts-e7g]

Mr. Jancer is a fine man, full of wisdom. I bought canning beans from him several times . He's so kind!!!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thats great to know. Everyone I have talked to that has met him, even briefly, feels the same warmth and appreciates the depth of his farming knowledge.

[@ran44dolf]

These people are the blood and bone of America and a great part of our history.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They truely are. Glad to know you connect with them. Thanks for watching.

[@wayne-tg1xh]

These old time mountain people are some of the best people on earth.these are people we should look up to and respect.God Bless and thanks for the interview.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They are a special breed, for sure. They are so strong and yet loving and sharing folk.

[@mycolorfulcottage]

Not him saying he didn’t need a job he likes dirt too much. Sir, you’ve worked harder than most of us ever will.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yeah that is funny. He works harder every day than most folks do on a "regular" job I imagine.

[@marshacharlton9208]

I'm in TC Dr​@@thefaceofappalachia

[@debrapaulino918]

And loved doing it ❤

[@CharlesMccullough-g2h]

And he’ll never see this

[@jameslipke354]

Indeed.❤ ~APRIL LIPKE

[@markhickey3254]

He still looks like he could put in a good days work. Those guys from that generation were tough.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Mark. That is for sure. He's out this spring on his tractor plowing and planting his garden.

[@Warntator]

I couldn't finish watching as it made me too sad for what has been lost. Blood and soil!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

There is a sense of loss for sure. But hopefully we can celebrate the ones still here and what they went though in their lives to shape a better world for us.

[@elizabethjohnson475]

It is sustenance living. Very difficult on the body. Technology helps out, though these days. To me these videos are a wonderful invitation to go back to the land, and to nature's God.

[@Joyce-id3dr]

He may not have much book learning but a very smart man. Happy with his life and rightly so

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes he seems very content with the life he has carved out on this mountain top. We appreeciate you tuning in.

[@Rickey-ce5lz]

This is my grandfather, there is not another man on earth as humble as he is . My aunt Karen is as sweet as they come also. As far back as I can remember papaw jancers was always my favorite place to be

[@davejones8847]

Your lucky & blessed

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Rickey, Thanks for reaching out. You are a lucky fellow and glad to hear you have fond memories of them and their farm.

[@EuleneWages4644]

@@Rickey-ce5lz one lucky grandson

[@perryholloway540]

You come from a incredible family, I was listening to them talk, I could tell how much they loved each other. And found myself wishing I was sitting with them eating, tater soup.😂 Take good care of them Ricky.

[@jcc6789]

You're so blessed with wonderful family and memories 🦋

[@jaspersknoll9013]

Dad will be 87 this year and he reminds me of him. Gentle souls who know nothing but work. Dad still gardens and climbs on the tractor occasionally to help my brother farm.😊

[@thefaceofappalachia]

That is awesome! So happy to hear he is able to get out and work if he wants.

[@RichardWalker-zw8mn]

Love listening to old timers talk about their lives

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We do to. We appreciate you watching and hope you'll stick with us for some more great stories.

[@dennisodle1923]

God bless this man for his hard work an dedication to his family an farm

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Dennis, so nice to know you enjoyed the video and appreciate Mr. Jancer. Hope you'll keep watching.

[@jamesmolley8636]

This man is America!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So true. Thanks for watching and getting in touch.

[@davidb2206]

WAS. The values in his and my family line are gone now, especially the work ethic (and patriotism in our case, with 4 WWII vets, 1 Korean War vet, and then me following in the Rapid Deployment Force under Reagan). Ted Kennedy's Immigration Act of 1965 and Refugee Act of 1980, LBJ, and the Democrat conversion to communist and white-haters, destroyed the nation.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Great video Tim brangs back some great memories from my childhood. I miss them days so bad I’m not cut out for this run and gun lifestyle everyone is in now. I’m old school always will be till THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS JESUS CHRIST calls me Home Amen 🙏.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Randle, so great to know you are hanging in their with us and enjoying the videos!

[@webrunner2407]

Good stock. Good friends. Good living. Good values.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They are, for sure. Glad you appreciate them. Thanks for tuning in.

[@davidb2206]

That sounds like what we had in the Confederacy. Not D.C., Detroit, Chicago, and Philly.

[@ClintWestVood]

an incredible life hes lived and seen

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He truly has lived thru interesting times and seems all the stronger for it!

[@jerryrolen9639]

He reminds me of my grandfather who was raised right over the mountain in East Tennessee. He farmed his whole life also. Raised ten children no electricity no indoor plumbing. They were a great family that all went on to have successful lives.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Jerry, thanks for sharing you memories. Its amazing to hear how many people lived such a hard life, by todays standards for sure, and yet remember it fondly . Obviously it built strong character for the children to go on to have such fullfilling lives.

[@WesleyKelley-b2k]

If we had people running our country now with this kind of integrity and vale’s wouldn’t it be a much better place!

[@mariacompton1416]

Totally agree…He and his generation and those like him is what made America great. his ancestors would be proud of him and his legacy. God bless him .

[@DGP653]

Yes! Instead we have a person who lacks basic morals and ethics who brags about abusing women 😊

[@davidb2206]

He's too honest, like me, a veteran and modest-living man who always did honest labor. D.C. attracts a den of thieves. Today, they have to do what Israel says.

[@JasunKness]

The word government literally means mind control. External government is slavery. External government is organized crime. The only acceptable form of government is self governance.

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

People are lazy and intitled. Turned 64 today and still bricklaying. You got to be tough on the Eastern Shore! We don't like lazy!

[@mariacompton1416]

What a wonderful interview. Mr. Franklin is a national treasure. He is what America was made of, hard working man of the farm, wonderful son, amazing husband and father. I hope he lives another 30 years on his beautiful farm. His daughter is so blessed to have such amazing parents and an understanding husband who shares her with her father. That whole family and ancestors are what made America great.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We agree! Thanks for letting us know how you connected with them and appreciate how they live and work together. This kind of hard work and close-knit families are an inspiration.

[@jaredmyers4863]

I'm from Mississippi, my daddy was born in 1926. He was the oldest of 6 boys and 2 girls. He said growing up they always had several cousins and other kids living with they. My grandfather would take in other kids if their family could not take care of them. They would pay my grandfather so much a month and my grandfather would make sure they were clothed and feed and send them to school and they worked after school on his farm. They don't make people like that now.

[@beverlyboisa7908]

Social services says it's abuse to have your kids work on the farm. What horsepucky. It's really healthy to work.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thats a fascinating story. Sounds like he had a good heart and was a caring felow. I know it made all the difference in those kids lives.

[@marlenepopos12]

God has bless this humble man with a peaceful life, health and family and it shows. A real example of a great son, husband and dad. Thank you sir for sharing a bit of your life with us.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So gald you enjoyed meeting Jancer. Thanks for tuning in and hope you stick around for more stories like his.

[@b80-s9i]

Thats what we call an honest & hard-working American man! It was an honor to hear about his life & I look forward to his 100th birthday video! God bless this good man and his family🙏🙏

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Well said! Thanks for watching and we'll hope he has an even longer life.

[@cedric9839]

Jancer is a wonderful man, everybody's grandpa.❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, a lot of people seem to share that sentiment. He is a great fellow.

[@bobbyyeary9756]

Some of the finest, most honest people of integrity on earth. My kinda people..Love this.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

You are certainly right on that. Thanks for watching!

[@ScootinIsLife]

This younger generation wouldn't last a day with a man like this ! I'm in my early 60's and can remember a peddler coming around my great grand parents farm . Worked in the fields as young as 6 years old. Tobacco was our main crop. Work was hard, but you sure slept good at night !

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for sharing a bit of you story and great memories. Farming is a hard life but it can be rewarding to know you can support yourself and your family with your labors.

[@andrewlisenby9693]

Maybe just an old farmer, Mr. Franklin, but the kind of man we should strive to be!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We agree! Thanks for reaching out.

[@sams568]

That farm is his whole world, but a world we should all be blessed with.

[@thomasgleaton685]

A credit to the human race. Backbone of what America was built on!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes it is where he is happy and he seems very content with how he has lived his life, which is wonderful for anyone.

[@KM4ZMZ]

Im 58 and I grew up on a 36 acre farm that my dad rented for $35 a month an old 2 story house that was built in 1875, We had a cystern {if Ispelled that right} that caught rain water from the roof. We had a big garden, rased hogs, turkeys, chickens and ducks. I now have a house in the city. I wish I could live in the country again. This video is better than any TV show.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Jerry, thanks for sharing your story. Things sure have changed from the days you grew up on the farm. So happy to hear you enjoyed meeting Jancer and his family. We appreciate you watching and hope you'll share the ones you like with friends, so we can continue to make good programs like this one.

[@mephista55]

I miss my grandfather, Rufus and my nanny, AnnKatrin ... I thank them evey day for all they gave me❤ best people Ive ever known. Gentle humble and honest they were!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad this brought back good memories of your own grandparents and what they meant to you.

[@dougdillard9006]

This is a TRUE AMERICAN ........ Sad to see what has become of our Country.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Jancer is a fine man, for sure. And an inspiration!

[@EuleneWages4644]

@@dougdillard9006 true

[@c.jakubowski6549]

My Paw Paw wore overalls all the time. Granny said he had a whole drawer full of new ones but would wear the same ones till they worn out. Looks like he put on a new pair for this video. What a treasure. He sounds just like my kin from Western NC. So sad about his brother. Family was so much closer back in those days. That must have been such a devastating time and that he found him. They depended on each other for survival. My other Grandaddy, on my mother’s side, helped my great aunt survive after she nursed her husband with TB until his death at a young age. Leaving her and a young son behind with no way to make a living. At that time two families were living off the salary of a mechanic at a small service station. I was so fortunate to grow up with all this love for one another. It has made me into the person I am today.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Wow, what a fascinating story. It sounds like your folks and kin lived through some trying times but survied all the stronger. I knwow it must have been tough on Jancer loosing his briother and being the one to find him. I thought it was touching that his dog Timmy came up to nuzzle him right as he was telling that part of his story, even though he had been in the room the whole time. Thanks for sharing your family story!

[@reeceedwards2509]

Coveralls Sears and Roebuck

[@LuvBritTV]

Amazing man, what I noticed was how strong he still is and his hands...no arthritic joints! This is what hard work does for the human body. Great video, wish the old ways were still here and the appreciation of the past. Current generation has been made soft like butter!

[@ShellyUpson-vv5js]

Love this were farmers raised are children ,on the farm . We are a close family. We love the land and Blessed to have the Freedom we've had . Things that are hard are worth having .,I wouldn't trade are life ,would love to have a conversation ,with him. So strong❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, he gets around with just the help of a tobacco stick for walking outside, and other than hearing loss, seems to be in good health. We can all hope for such as we age.

[@u.s.militia7682]

You can always notice a true country boy by them putting on their good button up shirt and their good overalls. 🇺🇸

[@EuleneWages4644]

My dad to a tee.That is what he told us to bury him in.Thats what we did.😢

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yep. I thnik his daughter Karen layed out some new clothes for him which certainly would include Pointer overalls.

[@EuleneWages4644]

It is such a treat to see a caliber of a man.not many of these people left anymore with these types of morals.💯🙏🏼

[@johnskinner5206]

True

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Eulene; Thanks for commenting and watching. Jancer is a lovely person and lives a simple but fullfilling life and is as honest as the day is long, as they say.

[@kimberlyhiggins4950]

This is my Great Uncle, his wife my Great Aunt . It's absolutely wonderful to see my heritage featured. I wished I'd known as a child how truly special my people are!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, you come from a great family and I'm sure you appreciate them and treasure them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@regeniawilliams2965]

My Papaw was from Shelton Laural.He was a farmer an worked for the ASCS office in Erwin Tn until he retired.Even after he retired people would come to his house for his advice on farming.He farmed up till the day he passed away❤.

[@anns1014]

My father worked for the ASCS office in the 70’s. Working southwest Virginia and northeast Tn. He farmed until he became bedfast.

[@regeniawilliams2965]

@@anns1014 so sorry,we were lucky to have that knowledge an put it to use still to thus day.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks so much for sharing his story. It sounds like he was well respected and loved to help people.

[@regeniawilliams2965]

@@thefaceofappalachia he was dearly beloved man,a real down home Christian man.I miss him everyday.This story brought back alot of memories growing up.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

I so love salt of the earth people. My mama was a farm girl. Even though we lived in the city growing up, people always thought we had just arrived from the country. 😅 What a humble man he is, with so many survival skills and wisdom. Keeping up with the rhythm of life is the best way to live, and he's doing that. What a blessing he is. Did u see how proud he is of his daughter? Thank u so much for his story. ❤❤❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Shirley, Thanks you for getting in touch and for your thoughts. We really appreciate you watching and glad to hear you enjoyed meeting these great folk.

[@Renee-be9vl]

May the Lord bless this family. Hes always worked hard and now he dont even know what to do with his hands, he wants to be busy. Bless his heart ! I think I'll make Fried potatoes & onins and corn bread tomorrow with homemade butter they made me hungry enough i could almost smell it. Lol. Thank you Lord for giving him long years on this beautiful earth and may we listen up to our elders and do whats right! Amein.🙏 May more of todays men turn out more like him and know the value of hard work and providing for families.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad you enjoyed meeting Jancer. He is a fine man and I got hungry just listening to him as well.

[@LLBP.]

What a sweet smile he has 😊

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He has a twinkle in his eye and is sucha gentle soul for sure.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Reminds me of my granny’s place I miss that place so bad it’s all been handed down and sold with houses on it now makes me sick to see it now knowing I run all over the many acres she had now not allowed to step on it. I can’t go there anymore it breaks my heart knowing that to.

[@scottallen6062]

Randle, so good to hear from you as always. All of that does sound tough. No one can ever take away your memories and the life experience you had growing up!

[@russellzigler2180]

Clean food,healthy life, great families.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, thank you. We appreciate you watching and getting in touch.

[@williamjenkins3720]

Jancer, u bout the coolest Dude I’ve seen!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He is, for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@vanwelty8704]

Cherish your Dad, lost mine 2 year ago come October 16th. I miss him a great deal. Still got mother, feel blessed for that.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Sorry to hear that, but happy to know you're mom is still with you. My mom just turned 96 and is doing well all things considered at that age, so hoepfully they'll have many more years.

[@harvdog5669]

There are still people out there that live such lives today.. 😊😊😊

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes. Harder to find as each generation passes, but there are still folks who can share stories to those of us who are interested, thankfully.

[@eunicestone6532]

My daughter lives so much like this.

[@countrysister700]

Oh how I miss my Daddy. A Texas depression farm boy, he'd be 94 also. He grew up in overalls and bare feet loving buttermilk and hot cornbreadm

[@carolgladney9890]

My daddy grew up helping his family sharecrop in Texas. He would be 97 this year. It's been almost 5 years, and I miss him every day

[@thefaceofappalachia]

I can picture that! We're fortunate to still have a few of these folks, like Jancer, around to share how they lived. Hope this brought back good memories of your own Dad.

[@michaelbennett376]

These fine folks know what is truly valuable.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So true. Thanks for reaching out and for watching.

[@amyfaith2350]

Lucky daughter to have a dad like that.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, they are fortunate to have each other, and he has two other great kids he can count on as well. So, lucky folks all around!

[@connihudson1578]

What a content man. "You cant beat good frinds,"?😊. Their lives soundsnlike mine. We had beans, cornbread, and ffried potatos for many meals. 😋. His daughter is darling. Their love for one another makes me so happy.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They are a loving and supportive family who have lived through some lean times but they seem happy and content with their life. Can't ask for much more than that.

[@YouHaveAIDS]

​@@thefaceofappalachiaIt's the freedom that makes them so content. They live life on their own terms. Toss in shelter, food, and family and you find a little slice of utopia.

[@donitaharchar6525]

To me this man and those of his type are true backbone of America! Bless him and all who loves him! 🙏💕 Great hearing these stories. Much better than the news! 🥰

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, he is a true gem. We love finding interesting folks and showcasing the positive. Thanks for watching.

[@coolmoodee]

What a blessed family, dad is a happy and humble man. We should be so lucky ! 😊

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes we should. We agree.

[@EagleArrow]

What sweet disposition and smile he has. This is the true American way. Our own land being self sufficient and helping our neighbors.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes he is a sweet kindhearted man with a twinkle in his eye. Loves his life on the farm. Thanks for watching!

[@mjwallace8953]

Such a sweet video. His daughter is a good person for staying with him so he can stay in his home.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So happy to hear you enjoyed the video. They are a fun and loving family, for sure.

[@jeffr6297]

I’m so ready to get up to the mountains and finish out my life the way you guys did and still do.. After 43 years of city life I’ve had enough of it.. It’s corrupt and unrighteous and to fast for me.. I never was a city boy but I couldn’t help how I was raised.. I was raised by a family who came from the Appalachian Mountains and a lot of my blood lines came from their, and I understand why people left and came into the city it had more money and materials and etc, but it came with horrible corruption greed lust and a lot of other issues I had to grow up in… I’m now 43 and trying my hardest to finish up my convictions and debt I collected throughout my life as a city boy that way when I come up there I won’t drag anything behind me… and I’m 90% done and ready for my travel.. I need to get were my soul and heart is bleeding to be and your life is were I need to be…

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for sharing your story. We wish you the best in making your next step in life and hope you can find the community you want to spend the next years amoung. That makes a big difference in keeping things on track.

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

Stopped at 2:27 at his sparkling eyes to day I'm already enjoying this very much

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad you are enjoying the portrait of Jancer. I hope you'll enjoy the rest as well.

[@EagleArrow]

He is a fine man. He is healthy and young looking. That's from his hard work and eating wholesome simple foods he grew himself. Not full of additives. God Bless him.

[@tracylawrence5258]

That was nice. I'm glad he is so self sufficient and he has a lovely daughter to spend time with. My friends mom just passed away last week. She was 100. People from that generation seemed to be healthier and living longer. She lived alone and was still active. She lived a long happy life. Thanks for sharing thier story.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Tracy; Sorry for you loss. We appreciate you getting in touch and sharing your thoughts.

[@JusticeServed713]

Sir you do a great job interviewing these genuine people. Thank you

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks. I have been doing it for many years and love to get to know folks and share their stories with others. Thanks for commenting and for supporting the channel.

[@Mark-r7m1p]

They are so rich in love and that farm is so beautiful. God has blessed him with a good long life and loving family. He has had a life the rest of us wished we would have had.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, he feels blessed and knows how fortunate he is to have a loving family to help out when he needs them. Thanks for watching!

[@allisonspeer649]

Wow, he is awesome. Still going at 92, good hardworking Christian living. Respect Sir, respect.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He is one amazing and inspiring gentleman. Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed meeting him.

[@lindac6416]

This is why we love farmers they feed the whole world while fighting our government trying t get them to stop 🛑 ! Thank you for being our real heroes 🦸‍♂️ ! You deserve what the senator and Congress have , not them . ❤❤❤❤💞💞💕💕💞💕💞💞

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Farmers are the backbone of our rural communities and support the rest of us with what they produce. Its a hard life but thank goodness folks still are doing it, not just big agri companies.

[@Sherlock067]

All I can say is thanks for sharing this wonderful man’s story!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for listening. We are so glad you enjoyed the story.

[@richardtruesdell8289]

This gentleman and his sweet daughter are the backbone of America. I would love to sit down with him and talk about cat head biscuits among other things. How they fared during the winters and such, he is a strong man, outworking me and I'm only 75.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

They are a great family and its amazing to see him walking the hills with only a tobacco stick as a walking stick. Happy to hear you enjoyed the episode!

[@juliahelland6488]

Thank you, Jancer for sharing your story. I'm 66yo and grew up on a farm in Wisconsin. 💯❣️

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We appreciate you watching and so glad you enjoyed the story. You live in a beautiful area of the country!

[@68paulak]

Sweet story, I’m so happy that his daughter is able to be with him as much as she is.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, she was there on both visits we made, and another daughter on the third visit, so he is lucky to have three supportive children to help out when needed.

[@YouHaveAIDS]

This man knows true freedom like few modern Americans ever will. He hit the lottery on life and he knows it. I try to live similar and once you taste that freedom nothing else will do.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He has led a rich and full life and loves where is is in life.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Those low back Pointer Brand bib overalls reminds me of most of the old farmers I knew growing up. Mr. Jancer as well as them were special people.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

The Pointer brand has been around a long time and is certainly popular in our area. Glad you enjoyed getting to know Jancer. Thanks for watching.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

@@thefaceofappalachia I've worn out many pairs of Pointer overalls, jeans and shorts.

[@garyhammond2213]

I really like this gentleman. We need him for President. The country would be a better place.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We agree. We'll get the bumper stickers printed soon!

[@PerrySmith-y8f]

Very blessed family . Perfect example of what made America America hard working country folk . If only politicians had the heart these people do our country would be blessed .

[@ohgrammy48]

I was born in Williamson, WVa. My mother’s family was all from there. When I was 9 mos old we moved to southern Ohio in a rural area. We lived from our garden year around and I’m so thankful I grew up with the information of self sustainability. What a blessing. I Romberg the truck coming once a week with items we needed from the store. My mom and grandmother canned 1500 qts of food to get us through the winter and my uncle would get a deer every year. We bought eggs from our neighbor for .25 a dozen when we stopped raising our chickens. We didn’t have an electric washer for years. My mom and grandma dug a pit in the back yard, lined it with large rock they got from the creek, put a grid on top, built a fire, and would use two galvanized tubs over the fire, hauled water to fill them. One tub was for washing clothes, the second was for hot rinse, and a third was for cold rinse, then the clothes were hung on the line. We did this year around. We also used the pit for canning outside because it was too hot to use the wood cooking stove in the house. We knew how to survive. It’s nice to see so many young families going back to the old ways of sustainable living.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Wow, thats a wonderful collection of memeries. Sounds like you grew up in a household who worked hard and knew how to grow what they needed to support themselves. It takes a lot of produce and canned goods for just an average sized family and many of these old families had lots of kids to feed.

[@elizabethjohnson475]

Yes, they are aren't they? They were raised soft, but now want a challenge. The distractions of city life, of entertainment are a hard lesson to get over. It takes character.

[@eunicestone6532]

I was born there too. Jan 26, 1958. The old hospital bon the hill. It's still there but it's closed. My family is from Crum, WV. Wayne county.

[@ohgrammy48]

@@eunicestone6532 I was born in that same hospital in 1948 in January. The snow was so bad that night my parents weren’t sure they would make it up the mountain to the hospital but they did! The hospital and the airport are both on mountain tops! 😊

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

My grandfather always told me the tractor ruined farming. Mules don't break down if you treat them right!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

There is a beauty to wacthing horse and mules work, for sure and necessary of the steep hills where tractors turn over and kill people every year around here.

[@PaulMann8666]

This great man is a descendent of some of the best people who left degenerate Britain generations ago to seek freedom and self-sufficiency in America. They should be the role models for our kids. Those big strong hands and the clear eyes and thoughtful speach show a good, honest life well lived. Respect to you, Sir.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you enjoyed meeting Jancer and appreciate what he stands for and how he has lived. He is an inspriration.

[@rangerbob42]

Looks like he’s ahead of mostly everyone else! He has peace, great food, and a very loving family! He already has a peace of heaven with him already!❤

[@wichitazeb]

That's very sweet!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

You are so kind. Thanks for watching!

[@presston5presston445]

what a sweet old man, still that twinkle in his eyes, bet he was a handsome man at one time, I to am 94 years old and still getting around also, life is great,

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad to hear you are doing well and enjoyed the episode. We appreciate you getting in touch.

[@jeffs5093]

This is an amazing video, please do more of this gentleman. He reminds me of my great grandpa.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So happy to hear you enjoyed the video. We had so much material from time spent with him that I'm sure we'll include segments in other upcoming videos, so stay tuned!

[@tumblewheed5994]

LISTEN UP PEOPLE! This is what life is about. 😊

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So true. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@jamesanderson849]

That father daughter hug at the end❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes it shows the love they share which you pick up anytime you are around them.

[@mikeholden3854]

Great video and fantastic people. I wish everyone saw the real beauty in these old farms and the sweat that has been put into them. Sadly most only see dollar signs these days.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Mike. It does seem that a lot of the land gets sold off as more people choose not to farm. Its a hard life. As you can tell we love the old farms and how peole molded them to fit their needs with clearing and planting and building structures.

[@scottallen6062]

Mike, these old places are truly amazing. My wife's grandpa cleared 30 acres by hand with a cross-cut saw, a mule and a rope. I can remember him still using a sled and a mule in his garden. It is a gift to get to go and see farms like Jancer's. Thanks for spending some time with our channel.

[@michaelpriest6242]

You've built a fitting tribute to a very worthy man. I thank you for it.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you think so. We appreciate knowing that you enjoyed it and value what we are trying to do.

[@donnamays24]

I’m from the neighboring county of Haywood…this gentleman reminds me so much of my granddad…it’s a beautiful life he’s lived for sure…blessings to him his family and to you for capturing him and his amazing story to share with us❤🙏🏻

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Donna; Thank you for watching and sharing with us. We are trying hard to find interesting folk and tell their stories so its great when folks like you let us know how much they are enjoying getting to know the people. All the best.

[@DWilt1969]

🤗 hugs to Mr. Franklin. He seems like a very sweet man. God bless him.❤️

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He certainly is a fine man and very sweet natured. Glad you enjoyed the video about him.

[@mpat100]

Blessings and good health for Jancer

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, he seems to be getting around pretty well. Climbing hills with just a tobacco stick for a prop.

[@atticuskilby515]

"You can take thean out of the mountains, but you can't take the mountains out of the man." Quite true. I grew up with people like this fine gentleman, the salt of the earth, kind and giving souls. Thanks for sharing.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

And thank you fpr watching and letting us know you enjoyed the episode on Jancer.

[@gasdieselgrease5746]

Please do more on this man and his family. It really intrigued me that his last name is Franklin. My mother’s maiden name is Franklin. We live in Illinois

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes, there's a Franklin Mountain Road just across the way thats always one of my favorite rural drives. I'm sure it was named for his family back at some point. We'll certainly have more videos with Jancer in them coming up so keep watching!

[@naraaway]

Exits another interview of Jancer? He is too adorable and we can learn a lot from our older people

[@thefaceofappalachia]

We have other parts we are going to use in other videos upcoming so stay tuned!

[@annalorree]

My grandpa was that kind of man. He lived in the rural mountains of Humboldt County, California, and only finished the 8th grade. He worked in ranching, dairying, and logging. Grandpa was born in 1906 and would tell about riding a stagecoach as a child. He died in 1989 at 82 years of age. I miss ya, grandpa.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

What a wonderful story. Sounds like he had a interesting life.

[@HomeEF]

What a man, what a man , beautiful life !!! ♥️

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He is great, you are right. Glad you enjoyed meeting him

[@OpalAllen-j8r]

The man is real smart. He's intelligent, I know a good man when I see and hear him.

[@TheDomVerde]

Thank you. Many fled his way of life for the industrial complex...thinking it was healthier, more reliable, and easier. We now know it is toxic, fragile, and in the long run destroying our mental health...due to its "ease." Im a wage slave seeking liberation to a subsistence life...i want the difficulties and struggles that are real, not the mind games of corporate politics and greed.

[@justa.american8303]

You have that right!

[@modee-b9s]

Well said.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

There is something to be said for the farm life, even though you are at the mercy of nature and the elements, but it is a satisfying way of life and one that definetly builds character.

[@michaelquillen2679]

My dad did a garden for years. When he was younger adult, he even rented/leased property for a huge garden. Every night, after work (and on weekends) he tended to that garden. He said it took his mind off the problems at work. In his later years, it was just a backyard garden. He had to give it up for physical reasons in his mid 80s (nerve problems in his right leg left him crippled-up) but he would have loved to tend to his garden until the day he died (age 93). My dad was from Tennessee (born 1930). His grew up on a 40 acre farm. He spent many a day in his youth behind a plow drawn by a mule in the corn and tobacco fields. His mama also had a huge vegetable garden that she tended until her late 80s. I was glad to have spent several summers on that little farm as a kid. In high school, he bought a team of horses and skidded timber for the local lumber mill. He would have also loved to see/hear this video...although he would have been a bit envious of Jancer still going strong at age 94. It was sometimes hard to believe that my dad grew up dirt poor in the hills of Tennessee. He retired as a medical clinic administrator...his suit and tie was a far cry from those coveralls he wore as a boy. A nice thing? During his last several months of his life, he thought he was in a care facility back there in the hills of Tennessee. Thanks for the video!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Michael, thanks for sharing your wonderful family story with us. It is a passing way of life and one that holds much value for those who appreciate it. Sounds like your dad had a fulfilling life, although I know it must have been a hard way to make a living. It would have been great to watch him work that team of horses to farm and log. Thanks for watching. We appreciate you sharing your story with us.

[@glennperry1142]

Wow I’m glad I saw this. I’m an old soul.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it and that it resonated with you!

[@zelmadoolaard4626]

Glen mee tooo it warms my heart...

[@johnrosier1686]

Great to see and hear about Jancer!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

John, We appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed his story.

[@andrewwilliams2826]

what a lovely story I'm looking forward to watching all your other videos

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Andrew, we certainly appreciate you watching and hope you'll check out our other videas. We think there are some great ones and have more in the works. Stay tuned!

[@ompaloompa4970]

What a sweetheart, God bless him and his family.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He is. So much fun to be around and talk to. Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the video.

[@thewisedove]

this is an outstanding video. I could sit at this man's feet for hours. great appreciate this video.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thats great to hear. Glad to know folks appreciate what we present and join us to help us honor these folks.

[@TeresaSheltonHolmes]

Love this!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Teresa, so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@bradlafferty]

That was wonderful. God bless Jancey and his daughter, and her understanding husband.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So glad you enjoyed getting to know the. They are great folks for sure.

[@gillisBR549]

Great episode, purely enjoyed every minute, …. Mr Jancer is a pure gem

[@thefaceofappalachia]

He certainly is and so gald you are finding value in the stories we produce. Hope you'll check out some of the others and stay tuned for more!

[@Pamela.B]

How kind of him to be willing to sit & share on this venue! Thank you for sharing his story ❤️🤍💜

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Our pleasure! We were fortunate to be able to share his story. We appreciate you watching and getting in touch.