My husband and I together with help from our children, friends and family have recently restored the bungalow and enjoy using it as a guest house and hunting lodge. A wonderful program about travel in the antebellum era by Southern travelers and the objects they acquired on their European journeys was given by Mansell. Cannon, who was a German sympathizer. Though the towns have disappeared, a few private homes of this era remain intact the Starr, Ervin, Tait, and Harris homes, and the Shook and Beck (now the Darwin) homes in Camden, if Camden might be, and I feel that it can, be classified as a river town. Many Baptists moved their membership from Pisgah to Pine Hill. Christmas Concerts in Camden! Also saw C. F. and Warb Primm, Jack Alford, Pettus Randall, the Banks girls, Miss Ruby Duke and her folks, some people from Greenville, and in fact about the first person I saw was Mr. Watt. Albert Bloxom was a son of Washington Bloxom. An excursion to a plantation unaware of the chaos of 2020. . This is one of the oldest documented homes still standing in Wilcox County and is a fine example of late Federal style double-pile house form containing examples of folk versions of Federal style woodwork. The other bedroom has two sets of bunks and sleeps four people. I also manage social media accounts for the Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society as well as the Bear Creek Preservation Association and our guest house, The Pine Apple Bungalow. Members of the Senior Club took the junior members over the state of Alabama on educational sightseeing trips. He has been preaching for 49 years, pastored in Wilcox and Monroe counties, moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1923, organized the New Hope Bapt. All of the members worked very hard. Other Hawthorne families moved from Conecuh County in the years to come, including Kedars sibling, Col. Joseph Richard Hawthorne in 1852, who built Hawthorne House in Pine Apple. Besides being a ready source of food, the streams were both highways and communication systems for the Indians. Family groups included, among others, the Albrittons, Carters, Lees, Palmers, Purifoys, Gulleys, McCondiches, Bursons, Hearsts, Stablers, Powells, and the Simpsons after the Civil War. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The towns most notable citizens have included persons such as Elkanah Burson, an attach to General Robert E. Lee and John Purifoy, a member of Company C who later served Alabama as Secretary of State. For more information, email wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call 334.296.1076. WHS Members receive a $10 discount on their tickets when you purchase them locally. Many were wealthy slaveholders and planters. Fleet Lane, Bud Selsor, Ed Wetherbee, Charlies Wetherbee and Harry Ratcliff spent Tuesday night on the river so that they might be ready to shove off early Wednesday morning on the trip which should prove to be interesting and scenic. During WPA days the government furnished three workers and since that time there has been a paid Librarian under the supervision of a Club member. The object of the club was mutual benefit, intellectual culture and community welfare. In the last few years, he worked on one of his most enjoyable rehabilitations the former St. Marys Church in Camden, Alabama. Being a descendant of Capt. Individually, with others, and through the Oakleigh Venture Revolving Fund he restored dozens of structures in Mobile. Alabama Millers Ferry Wilcox County, 1933. Alabama Map Wilcox County shown in red About Alabama Census Records The first federal census taken in Alabama was in 1830. Rosemary is presently rented to a hunting club. McWilliams and family, and Mr. Geo Kyser, attended the Hill-Melton wedding at Pine Apple. Although the church was founded in 1898 and erected with the permission of the owner of the land, the land was officially donated by J.T. We are already looking at options for next year from Charleston to Newport and beyond. Here and nearby are the residences of Messrs. W.P. THORNHILL PLANTATION Greene County, Alabama . Elliece married Thomas Davison of Nacogdoches, who founded First Federal Savings and Loan bank in 1933 and had two children, Emily June and Thomas Seale Davison. In the beginning a cultured society was maintained. Books were sent to the Veterans Hospital in Montgomery. Built 1835, rare intact plantation complex. N.P Smith, and Rev. Furman Alabama Email us at wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or send via snail mail to P O Box 464, Camden, AL 36726. He worked for the Marshall Space Flight Center and served on the Space Sciences Laboratory staff before accepting a position in Advanced Development where he worked until retirement in 1980. WELCOME to new members: from Alabama John and Lou Harmon of Pine Apple, Governor Kay Ivey of Montgomery, and Gill and Robyn Deitheim of Birmingham. We have so many reasons to be thankful. Such as Bennett plantation near Catherine and Prairie Bluff; Diamond Plantation near Dallas County possibly; Taylor/Craig slave owners in Dallas County; and records for Freedman schools, Miller institute, In Wilcox County. The historic homes will all be illuminated and a beautiful sight! We noticed R. Harriss, of Pineapple, on the streets yesterday. Recorded by the HABS. Built for speed, beauty, and business, these River Queens, often called and quite often mis-called Floating Palaces, were the hand-maidens of King Cotton; and with the affluence of the ante-bellum era, were pace-setters for the social and economic life of the Black Belt of Alabama during those halcyon days. Search USA Alabama Wilcox County Wilcox County . Theres really a lot of tension and anxious anticipation in the as to who got this, that and the other. Mr. Hamilton served on a variety of federal, state, local and volunteer boards throughout his career and worked tirelessly to support The Episcopal Church, both locally and nationally. Over forty tickets have already been sold for this concert.We are thrilled to be hosting another world class concert in Camden stated WHS President Lance Britt. Thank you all for joining the WHS! (1 of 99) Jake Peavy's Southern Falls Plantation in Wilcox, AL (2 of 99) . Miss Hines and Miss McNeill have accepted. See below to listen to one of his recent YouTube videos. I have a genealogy book that says John Jared Roach is buried there but I notice his grave is not listed on FindAGrave. In 1958, Mrs. Dumas came to Birmingham to live with her daughter, Mrs. Robert L. Wheaten, and Mrs. Wheaten, at 6620 Third Ave., North, where she died Monday. The hills now show little signs of any people who ever lived there. I dont know a date for the article, possibly 1940s, 50s or 60s. The lovely and serene Rosemary Plantation sits near the Alabama River, about 10 miles northwest of Camden. Sadly, Mr. Mathews died in 1856 leaving the estate to his wife. The Pine Apple Bungalow next door to Greenleaves, was built in the early 1920s for my great aunt Lois Grimes and husband Hayden Lewis. Easily find farms for sale in Choctaw County Alabama at FARMFLIP.com. Ida Pritchett, buried at Bear Creek Church Cemetery in Caledonia, Wilcox County, is my great grandmother (1883-1907). Free shipping for many products! The Club has cooperated with many causes that were not local. We will build on last years unprecedented success to continue our positive impact in Wilcox County. melanie.andress.3, Our family doctor, we loved him. His Estate was to be kept together until the death of his wife or she remarries. One of the tiny house cabins is ADA compliant. Thank you for any help you can provide. I am 69 years old, never had a fight or been in court at anytime. Cash must accompany all orders. First, we are the largest civic organization in the county with well over 300 members and counting. Thank you for your support and I hope to see all of you on February 20th! What I know so far is that my great-great-great-grandfather Horace Carmichael was living in Pine Hill (source 1880 Census); he was originally born in Dillon, South Carolina and I surmised that he was brought to Pine Hill by the Carmichaels of Dillon; William Carmichael (1817-1888) buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Mr. Pat Matheson was the second postmaster. -The Tour of Homes on Saturday, March 26th is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm central time. Family stories tell me Ida may have died from birth complications or fever. Mr. Sam Grace, of Bells Landing, has been visiting relatives at Oak Hill. Wilcox County Alabama . It was a fantastic article which included beautiful pictures of each of their homes. The. FELIX TAIT PLANTATION. The speaker for the afternoon will be Jeff Mansell of Natchez, Mississippi. Without you all, we would not be where we are today. Wed be interested in any other recommendations you might have. Banks. We immediately felt accepted by the congregation and the community. ROSEMARY HOUSE PLANTATION. In addition, we have members from throughout the State of Alabama and many other states as well. They were returning to their families in Wilcox County, but only got as far as McWilliams where the parents and brother died.In the 1930s my grandfather met an old-timer at a store in McWilliams who remembered the story and said he could show my grandfather where they were buried beside the road outside of McWilliams. After the War he taught school for several years; engaged in farming; and in 1880 he was elected probate judge of Wilcox County, serving until 1886. The school concert was given Thursday night and the session closed Friday morning. Their director, Sarah Duggan, has spoken at two of our meetings in recent years. We are very thankful for their continued support as a Platinum Sponsor of Tour this year as well as the Fox and Hen. Editors Note: The Story of Yellow Bluff, Alabama Community and Post Office history was first published in the July, 1958 issue of The Bama Postmaster. Wilcox County Alabama . Moriah Baptist Church, located on the Wilcox and Butler County border. Im trying to start an ancestor book. Greek Revival style school building, built 1845 to 1850 as a, This page was last edited on 16 April 2022, at 16:00. Harvest Arts musicians, Madeline and Hannah, return for the debut of their Christmas Album. The ladies of the A.R.P. It didnt take me any time to find a mighty nice fellow going that way. The average household size was 2.70, and the average family size was 3.31. She is an archaeologist specializing in the late prehistory and history of the Southeastern United States. Lady Carnarvon will personally sign a copy of her latest book Seasons at Highclere. There is a master bedroom with a queen bed. I strongly suggest you get your tickets early as the Friday Night Reception is on track to sell out. Also known as Oden-Sanford Farm. Roland Cooper State Park in Camden, Alabama, offers mini cabins that have been popular with Tour of Homes guests for several years. We would like to make a correction to the article in our last newsletter regarding the history of Furman and the wording on the Furman National Historic District historical marker that was erected by the Alabama Tourism Department and the Community of Furman in April 2010. She is going to be a valuable resource moving forward in this process. If you are interested in gifting a membership to a friend or family member for a birthday or other special occasion let us know. They will be performing their Christmas Concert at the Wilcox Female Institute Friday, December 17th and Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 pm. Our state was still dominated by King Cotton when the giants of coal and iron were aroused from their beds, mined, forged, and cast into the mighty muscles of tens of thousands of lesser giants of mechanized industry. Dues are renewed in January. Mr. Dudley was born in Montgomery, Alabama and grew up in Pine Apple, Alabama. Hunter, Hilton Head Island, SC, I was there. A battle got under way to save this beloved landmark and through the untiring efforts of several dedicated citizens, members of DAR and UDC and most especially Dr. Peter Brannon, Mr. Milo Howard of Montgomery, Judge Jas. I live in Savannah Georgia and grew up in Panama City Florida. It is assumed Mrs. Grimes appeal above was written in 1976 in support of this recognition. We will need volunteers willing to monitor it those days. She clearly remembered when Yankee soldiers came to Wilcox County in the War Between the States and when she was freed along with other slaves. The Miller Law Office restoration is almost complete. Genre Nitrate negatives Notes Roland Cooper and Corp. Jim Richards of the Wilcox County Company. Messrs. J.N. I truly believe it was the best of the four. We are working to bring Hungarian Concert Pianist, Vince Vajda, to perform on the 9 Mason & Hamlin concert grand piano at the Institute. Built183056, burned1939. Wilcox Historical Society Tax Exempt #63-0737652. It is beautiful! I am descended from Gulleys, Lees, and Albrittons, so there should be a lot for me to see there! Places adjacent to Wilcox County, Alabama, United States presidential election results for Wilcox County, Alabama, The others were the fellow Alabama counties of, National Register of Historic Places listings in Wilcox County, Alabama, Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Wilcox County, Alabama, "Joseph M. Wilcox Cullum's Register 72", "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Her biggest disappointment back in the 1970s was the destruction of the Train Depot building. Miss Bessie Lee Marshall, a charming young lady who has been attending the Wilcox Female Institute, has returned home at Perdue Hill to the regret of her many friends. Harpist, Hannah, has been named the Principal Harpist of the Sarasota Symphony Orchestra, the oldest continuing orchestra in Florida. Mrs. McWilliams attended Montevallo College and the University of Alabama and taught in the Rikard School and Arlington School. Editors Note: President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelts visit to Montgomery was on Saturday, January 21, 1933. Cabins 21-1 and 22 are ADA accessible. We need your continued help and support to make this happen. If you are interested in submitting an article for the newsletter, please let us know! This . In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.70% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. He saw patients regardless of ability to pay, noting that whether or not it was a dozen eggs or a few dollars, or even a thank you, their treatment was all that mattered. The amt. The Board will be presenting the renderings and floor plans for the expansion of the Institute. Sherry Cawley was brainstorming with Kathy about ways to expand the concerts. Mary also added a second story to the home and the large center staircase around 1900. All of the cabins have a full kitchen with a gas range, microwave oven, coffee maker and fridge with an ice maker. The first spring the Club sponsored Cleanup Day. According to this scrapbook a copy of the deed for the Institute shows that the indenture was made and entered into June 29, 1850, transferring the property from John P. Fairley and his wife Martha Fairley and James A. Tait to L.W. And from Athens, Georgia, Peggy Galis and from Four Oaks, California, Margaret Wisnicky. And welcome to new Life Members Scott Mitchell and Mary Martin of Montgomery! In wanting this, I trust the reader will not think the writer selfish, in leaving out other roads. She has been an absolute joy to work with and is looking forward to her first visit to Alabama. Mason, who has given, so far, entire satisfaction. Annual dues are $30 for a couple, $25 for single. In the establishment of the library, we thank all the members but especially Mrs. Matheson for her interest and leadership. Following a lengthy discussion, the decision to leave the front part of the building containing two classrooms downstairs and two classrooms upstairs, was made. This paper was assigned before John H. Jackson, probate judge of Wilcox County. Ticket sales online have been quite strong thus far with a majority of tickets sold being our Friday/Saturday VIP Ticket. From a lovely luncheon to an exclusive champagne adorned conversation at Wakefield, youll spend the day sharing and celebrating with Lady Carnarvon during her first visit to Alabama. They purchased land in nearby Greenville, Butler County in 1858 to farm. His foundational childhood experiences in planting naturally led to an appreciation for horticulture, genetic diversity, plant pairing and for an orderly and holistic approach to work. In her early childhood there was little suspicion a betrayal of this sacred trust by her uncle David. Jackson, Sr. was appointed chairman of this committee. The Adams originally donated one acre, which encompasses the church building and cemetery. This year about one hundred and twenty-five students were enrolled. Reeves Chapel is a Methodist church of which Rev. Highclere Castle 2015 Adam Hillier Photography. As always, we will need volunteers to be guides in the homes on Saturday and we are going to need greeters at our various events Friday as well. He was head of the Washington, D.C. law office of Jones Walker, and as a partner in the firms Governmental Relations Practice Group split his time between there and Mobile. K. Geiger, I have my grandmothers Butler County Home Demonstration Club cookbook. Hunters and experts were puzzled over the identity of an animal killed by William Atkins, Alberta, last week during a deer drive on the B. F. Hickss place about three miles from Alberta. Built in the cottage orn style in 1855. He accepted no compensation for this, which was also noted in his letter of commendation. Editors Note: The Wilcox Female Institute was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in April, 1976. Front - Rosemary House Plantation - March 24, 1937, Photographer Alex Bush South End of Hall- March 24, 1937, Photographer Alex Bush My name is Heather, and I am reaching out to ask about the Seale Plantation house (Moss Hill.) Those present at the meeting enjoyed touring the house and grounds as well as refreshments and fellowship. Proven 6/21/1847. Graduation exercise of Moore Academy were held in the school gymnasium Thursday, May 23, at 8:00 p.m. Directors: W.H. A native of Pickens, Mississippi, Mansell spent 21 years directing private, non-profit preservation organizations across the country prior to his being at Natchez. Hal enjoyed a successful lifelong career in banking and was a pillar of positive influence in his community and beyond. She married Leonidas in 1869 when she was 21/22 and he was 35. The Club encouraged the planting of trees and shrubs on private property. Questions? Now began the bitterness over Wallis Simpson, a twice married woman, which divided the British royal family well into the reign of Queen Elizabeth II for feelings began to harden as he began parading his relationship with her in the autumn of 1934. Reservations can be made online or by calling the office at 334-682-4838. We will mail them a beautiful gift certificate along with our latest newsletter. On August 21, 1930, the Duchess gave birth to another daughter, who was named Margaret Rose. THORNHILL PLANTATION Greene County, Alabama . THE GOLDEN PACKAGE$300 per person100 tickets available ONLY 10 available as of February 24th! The other two fellows had his car off somewhere and were supposed to meet him there at nine, but they were real late getting back and we didnt get home until about 2:15 this morning. The cemetery was immaculate. With her expertise and experience we hope to continue to raise grant funds for the Female Institute. Mr. Burson, an original member of the Wilcox True Blues Company, delivered the Confederacy surrender papers to General Ulysses Grant at Appomattox. I was attending Riverside Military Academy; she was attending public school. Member, Camille Armstrong Selsor Jones, age 89, a resident of Camden, Alabama, died at her home on September 1, 2021. Paul was born into a legacy of rural medical care; and served anyone in need for over 50 years. All ticket holders will need to register at the church to receive an arm band, brochure and map. So, is this something you do every year? My mother was born in East Chapman, Butler County. This month we are also submitting a $75,000 grant application to the Alabama Historic Commission to help us Raise the Bell. The officers will be: W.H. Mathews father, Col. Charles L. Mathews, moved to Alabama from Goose Pond, Georgia soon after Alabama became a state in 1819 with his four sons, and began acquiring land. Member, Palmer Clarkson Hamilton, a native of Mobile, Alabama died Friday, October 15, 2021. Church on Pecan and Live Oak Streets, pastored the Morning Star Baptist Church 4 years, Macedonia Baptist Church, Pensacola, Fla. After 5 years illness I resigned the pastorage and am doing evangelistic work for God and His Christ, teaching Bible school in my home each Wednesday from 8:30-9:30. The exterior has been painted and really looks wonderful. Parliamentary laws were stressed. The scholarship committee was composed of a member from each club. He is regularly quoted in national publications and was a regular garden contributor on the Today Show and Good Morning America. The programs always consisted of both papers and music. The Royal Package includes: Exclusive, Private Cocktail Party Friday 3/24 5:30 pm 6:30 pm, Welcome Reception, The Highclere Experience Friday 3/24 6:30 pm 9:00 pm, Ticket to Tour of Homes, Pine Apple, AL Saturday 3/25 10:00 am 5:00 pm, Personalized, Signed Copy ofSeasons at Highclere. I apologize in advance if any of this ends up being incorrectly attributed to the wrong person, but I am going off of the notes on the back of the photos. Anna Gayle Fry in her book Memories of Old Cahaba describes the antebellum formal balls held in Cahaba and mentions Mrs. Welcome to our new business members Town-Country United Bank in Camden and Conde Charlotte Museum in Mobile, Alabama! J. Melton, From a WHS Facebook post from RuralSWAlabama.org of the Tait-Starr Home aka White Columns in Possum Bend, The J.M.W. In 1930 my father was born and the family lived there until 1931 when they moved next door to Greenleaves. During the war Miss Sellers was with the USO and did the choreography for the USO show, About Face. This is the third consecutive year we have received a grant from the AHC. Refreshments will be served and the house will be decorated for the season in preparation for a Victoria Magazine photo shoot the following week. Being greatly influenced by my grandmothers love of family, history and research I have spent years researching my fathers family lines of the Grimes, Watts, Donald, Yeldell, Roberts, Thigpen and others as well as my mothers family lines of Lamkin, Hamilton, Williams, Majors and others. He owned and operated the Wilcox Female Institute for many years, having associated with him the best teachers that the county afforded. Miss Gaston was the daughter of the late James Allison Gaston and Willie Dent Rumbley Gaston. Uncle Meek made a fine introduction and then Roosevelts speech was fine too. She is currently working on other grant requests for us as well. He was a leading authority on Railroad History and was honored for his community service and contributions to the North Alabama Railroad Museum by the naming of the Hugh Dudley Railroad History Center. By the early 30s life was taking on a pleasantly settled character for the Duke and Duchess of York and their two little daughters. When you walk through the cemetery you read: McNeil, Tom Nettles, Jordan, Wright, Tyler, Daniels, George Mayton and his wife Elizabeth and small daughter, Martin Dumas, Mrs. Ella Pitts, the daughter of William and Mary Kirven and sister of Oscar Shamburger Kirven (his grave, like a number of others, is unmarked). First, as a direct result of us sponsoring the Harvest Arts Concerts at the Female Institute, the Alabama State Council on the Arts has awarded us a $40,000 grant to help us Raise the Bell! Her grandparents were Camille and Pete Jones. She had no connection to Sturdivant, but Cade donated the portrait in 1960 and Sturdivant uses the portrait to represent antebellum life in the Black Belt. It was disputed to the Supreme Court and the 78 enslaved persons were split up; the children drew straws. Thanks! W. W. McConnico of Allenton, Ex-Sheriff Herrington of Monroe County, Mr. Enoch Burson of Fatama, and many of our county citizens were in the city last Monday. The last extant brick plantation house in Wilcox County, and also one of less than a dozen brick plantation . We are currently working on our meeting schedule and speakers for the fall as well as the 2023 Tour of Homes in Pine Apple, March 25, and its Guest Speaker. Many cotton lands will have to be planted in corn. Now that our public school system has been greatly altered and in grave danger of being destroyed, this old building is again in danger, not only of being torn down but also of being ruthlessly abused. Hastings in pastor. Was just about to come back to Forest Home after the teachers meeting yesterday afternoon when suddenly I decided I wanted to go to Montgomery, so I went. Violet Bloxom is my 4th great grandmother. Free will offerings were taken at various times. But Virginia continued to manage family lands, including Rosemary, during her widowhood. There will be shifts, so you will have plenty of time to see the homes on Tour. Trains were delayed Sunday night and Monday on account of damage by heavy rains done to the railroad tracks. To contribute to the cause, send a check made payable to: Wilcox Historical Society, P.O. It meant a great deal to me. John Paul and Camilla had nine children, three of whom would go into practice with their father and continue the tradition after his death in 1903. I have found reference to a 2 LT William W. Williams, a native of Allenton, Alabama, who was killed on July 5 between Smithsburg and Boonsboro, Maryland. He quickly became a proponent for and advocate of all things Camden. We are going to need all of your help! Our wedding reception was held at Greenleaves in Pine Apple and I know my grandparents are pleased that we continue to enjoy time in the family home to this day. I had the pleasure of seeing the exhibition in New Orleans and it is really fantastic. Here are a few inquiries and comments received since our last newsletter: Hello, I have been working on genealogy. I have to thank our Vice President, Garland Smith, for meeting me in Montgomery to help pitch the concept to the Council. We are very thankful for their continued support. But the Civil War temporarily took him away. Photo, Print, Drawing Felix Tait Plantation, County Road 23, Camden, Wilcox County, AL Photos from Survey HABS AL-138 About this Item. It was to meet each Thursday before the fourth Sunday of the month. He went on to be a prominent lawyer in Nacogdoches, Texas and then to Austin, Texas, where he helped to write many of the state bylaws. The Tour of Homes is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, March 25-26, 2022. The speakers included the present owner, Brock Jones and Mason McGowin, a descendant of the Mathews family and Carter Fowlkes, a descendant of the Mathews-Cade family. We have five grandchildren ranging in age from 10 to 15. Our next meeting will be Sunday afternoon, September 18th at 2pm at the Wilcox Female Institute in Camden. Church are busy getting ready for a Bazaar to be had early in December. I was born and raised in Selma (4th generation). Circuit Judge Gamble, Probate Judge McLeod of Wilcox and Probate Judge Golson of Butler, Tax Assessor Watts of Wilcox and Tax Collector Calhoun of Butler and others made interesting short talks. Bigger have steam ginneries. There were twenty-four members that first year. The homeowners of Pine Apple have been hard at work since the spring preparing their homes for the Tour. IT MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 10 TO BE ELGIBLE FOR THE MEMBER PRESALE. It was an enjoyable afternoon. We look forward to seeing you soon in Camden! Approximately seven issues will constitute the current school years publication. Lady Carnarvon has been fantastic to work with and is going to be a dynamic addition to the Tour. Start your day with an exclusive luncheon where you will meet and have a photo opportunity with our guest of honor, The Right Honorable Countess of Carnarvon. In addition to green building and material use in his designs, he is a trustee of Winterthur House, a former board member of the Royal Oak Society (of the British National Trust), is a certified fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society, an honorary member of the Garden Club of America, the Honorary President of the Herb Society of America, and a life member of the Livestock Conservancy, Rare Breeds Trust (UK) and the Society for the Preservation of Poultry Antiquities. lilith trine sun transit,