by Editor | Mar 24, 2021 | Hidden Histories
Asheville News, August 26, 1858 The first mention we find of a young man named Ben is on August 27, 1858, when 12 people are sold at auction on the steps of the Buncombe County Court House. At the time, Ben was 18 years old, placing his birth date around 1840. This...
by Editor | Mar 22, 2021 | News
An Asheville, North Carolina, love story that begins in South Carolina… DELILA Delila Ann Holcombe was born c1858 near Greenville, South Carolina, to Martha and Frank Holcombe. The young couple already had three sons, Thomas Jasper, 12, Grimes Newton, 10, and...
by Editor | Jul 5, 2020 | Hidden Histories
c1840 Caroline is born. Caroline was likely enslaved by the Smith family from the moment of her birth. February 9, 1850James M. Smith’s will, written February 9, 1850, is the first mention we have found relating to Caroline, a child he enslaved. Last Will and...
by Editor | Jul 4, 2020 | Hidden Histories
In 1850, a woman named Tilda was enslaved by the Smith family of Asheville. It is likely that she and her family were held captive on the grounds of Buck House, our facility. At this time, Tilda was married to Joe, a wagoner. It is likely that Joe transported goods in...
by Editor | Jul 3, 2020 | Hidden Histories
Last Will and Testament of James M. Smith, Asheville, NC Codicil dated January 7, 1854 “…I further direct that the girl Caroline in said will given to my daughter Sarah L McDowell be given to my daughter Jane Cordelia and in her stead I give to the said...
