Tag: Family Legends
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The Huzzah Creek Feud: Sallie Tubbs Remembers
“That road there,” Sallie said, pointing toward the dusty road, “is where the big family feud came to a head.” In 1915, at her 82nd birthday, Sallie Tubbs Camden told the tale of disputed land, fallen trees, bloodshed, and silence, the tale of the Huzzah Creek Feud.
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The Names We Keep: Anders Bergum’s story
When Jens Andersen married his late friend’s widow, he did something extraordinary—he took the Bergum name as his own, ensuring Anders’ legacy would not be forgotten. Through weathered signatures, quiet vows, and the names carved in stone, this is the story of how a family name was chosen, not inherited.
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Keep an Eye on the Baby: Daisy’s Journey to Stay Close to Her Family
Daisy leaned her head against the bus window, the rhythmic hum of the tires carrying her thoughts back through the years. Sylvia’s advice echoed softly in her mind: “Keep one eye on the baby.” It wasn’t just about watching over them as children, Daisy realized—it was about being there, always. Every journey she’d taken, every…
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Pleasant Times and Seasons in Pyatt Hollow
Pleasant Pyatt lives through seasons in Pyatt Hollow, as he faces love, loss, and resilience. Through drought, fire, and family upheaval, Pleasant’s journey captures the spirit of survival in the Ozarks during the Great Depression, culminating in a new chapter of faith and community at the dawn of spring.
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Folklore and Faith: The Legend That Was Reverend JT Barton
In the heart of the Ozark hills, where legends grow like dogwood trees, the story of Reverend JT Barton endures. Born of Cherokee blood and raised along Brushy Creek, JT straddled two worlds—one rooted in the wilderness and the other in faith. With a Bible in one hand and a Winchester rifle in the other,…
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“Oscar will not die”: The Prophecies of Mary Tinker
On February 11, 1940, the Irondale Assembly of God congregation prayed for young Oscar, who was gravely ill. Mary Tinker Pyatt prophesied he would live, but that someone else must die in his place. Three days later, Mary fulfilled her own prophecy when she herself died, leaving behind a legacy of faith for her family.
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My Kindred Chronicles 