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William Alexander (W.A.) Waggoner was b. Feb. 28, 1828 in Buncombe Co., NC and d. July 24, 1905 in Buncombe Co., NC. He md. Nancy A. R. Parker Nov. 16, 1852. Nancy was b. June 16, 1834 in Buncombe Co., NC and d. June 14, 1909 in Buncombe Co., NC. They are both buried in Wagner (Waggoner) Cemetery in Buncombe County (Reems Creek section.) W.A. was in the Civil War, in the 60th NC Infantry.
Alson Gordon was b. between 1821 and 1823 in Henderson County, NC. He d. September 5, 1901 in Saluda (Polk Co.) NC. He lived in Haywod Co., NC at the outbreak of the Civil war and enlisted in the Confederate Army at age 36, June 29, 1861. He was wounded in the leg near Petersburg, Virginia around August 23, 1864 and the leg had to be amputated. He md. first Nancy Cooper around 1844, and then md. Sarah Ann Russell around 1859.
Robert Patterson Bradley was b. August 6, 1869 in Buncombe County, NC and died April 17, 1951 in Buncombe County, NC. He married Lydia Lavina Blankenship July 18, 1894 in Madison County. She was born August 7, 1879 in Madison County, NC and died November 7, 1959 in Buncombe County, NC. They are both buried in the cemetery at Longs Chapel, in the Reems Creek section of Buncombe County, NC. Robert Patterson Bradley was 1st married to Sally Kate Brank and had a daughter Ethel by that marriage.
I’ve deleted the webring code and the rail code from the site and don’t expect to be replacing either of those back on the site. This is a frustrating decision, but it stems from the problem that I’ve had with google indexing of this site (non-existent in google.) After a lot of consideration I’ve come to the conclusion that IF this site is blacklisted by google (which it appears to be), that it most likely is because of one (or more) of the sites linked to via the webring or rail code. I don’t know for certain, but I can only assume.
Recently, on my onlineradiotv.com site I’ve done a series on scanners (radio scanners) and one of the resources that I wanted to link to was a site called wncps.org…. which, for the last few years has had some great information on Western North Carolina public service department (fire/police/ems/etc.) It seems I rarely visit the front page of sites that I frequent, just the pages that are relevant to what I’m looking for, but the site maintainer Gary Sorrells passed away last March. I’ve preserved the message from a cached page of the site in this post. One of the resources he had there was a history of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s department and you will find that below the fold….
It’s been a busy few days, I’ve published a cd of traditional hymns done as “chimes” at lulu.com and also, I’ve just put the finishing touches on a calendar for 2007 as well. I’ve used photos from the last year or so of some of the great outdoor views here and there around Western North Carolina, well… most of them are within 1/4 mile of the house really. There is a page with thumbnail previews of the pictures for each month. I’ve mentioned lulu.com before as a way to self publish family histories and I’ve got to say it is easy to got through the publishing process for music downloads/cds and calendars. I haven’t yet done a book through them, but if I get enough time, that may be on the list.
Also located in Buncombe County in the Weaverville area, not far from Ashlawn Gardens. As with Ashlawn Gardens, from Asheville…. north towards Weaverville on Merrimon, go past Beaver Lake and through Woodfin. Turn left on “Old Marshall Highway” (also goes by the name Heavner Rd) at the top of a hill. “Old Marshall Highway” intersects with Aiken Rd. Turn right onto Aiken Rd. The Church (white wood structure) will be on your right Cemetery plots are on both sides of the building.
Among the family names found here Aiken, Alexander, Waggoner
Located in Buncombe County. This is another of the counties larger cemeteries. From Asheville, north towards Weaverville on Merrimon, go past Beaver Lake and through Woodfin. Turn left on “Old Marshall Highway” (also goes by the name Heavner Rd) at the top of a hill. “Old Marshall Highway” intersects with Aiken Rd. The cemetery entrance is at this intersection.
Located in Buncombe County (in Weaverville). From North Main Street in Weaverville, turn onto Hamburg Mtn. Rd. (at traffic light.) Fairly short distance (1/4 mile?) Then turn Right on Roberts St. Cemetery is on the left. I know of several older family cemeteries that had been relocated here.
Located in Buncombe County, directions from the transcription….
“From Candler, NC take Pisgah Highway South (Rt 151) for about 3 miles.
Take Hominy Baptist Church Road to the left. Follow this until it ‘T’s.
The church and cemetery are on your left.”
Transcription available at goldenbranches.com