In the late 1970s, State Parks became involved with the project and moved the Depot from Pickens to it's present location in Vaughan where it houses our Museum. Norman was the owner of the stage line that ran from Vaughans Station to Yazoo City and up to Rolling Fork. I believe that both the cemetery and the house site lie on private property. My Grandparents, Grady and Clora Kuhn spent their entire lives there farming cotton. I was a very young trainmaster ( age 28 ) so I might be the last living IC trainmaster. My mom thinks it was a house off Scotland Road in Vaughan. DENSE FOG THE DIRECT CAUSE Of a Rear End Collision on the Illinois Central. And the museum seemed abandoned or at least closed and unkempt. However, there is some disagreement about the sequence of events on that night, April 2930, 1900. [6], Jones's tombstone in Jackson's Mount Calvary Cemetery gives his birth year as 1864, but according to information his mother wrote in the family Bible, he was born in 1863. My grandfather is Jessie James vaugh out of Statesville Mississippi my sister is trying to put the piece together my name is Kenneth Vaughn and my sister is Brenda Vaughn my rmail is mr.kvaughn@yahoo. I anticipate executing this plan for American flags at each service members grave in September,when I will be there for a whole month.Now, one more will be added to the list already of 20 plus, since JK Moore was a WWII veteran.. Earl Presley w a s owner and the Presley family is still owners. A small inexpensive museum dedicated to a railway engineer who gave his life to save his train passengers. Are any of the remaining properties for sale ? There St. Peter wants him to break a strike of celestial musicians. These ladies were cousins to my grandfather, John Henry Fowler, who lived just a few miles past the Vaughan Road Ellison Church, off of Fowler Road. My grandfather Pepper heard the actual train crash and walked down to the site to witness its aftermath. If it would be too much of a bother, I would love to a copy of the picture of Flora City - Library is listed in the Arts & Culture category located in Flora, MS. For more information, visit Flora City - Library during business hours or call (601) 879-8835. Grandpa Pepper didnt like to go to church, so if Mama Bea went (she didnt drive), it would be with one of her friends. Owing to the absence of another engineer, he had to take over another service through the day, which may have deprived him of sleep. I just figured that if anyone knew her, they would remember because her name is very unusual. We cant stop moving toward the future, but Mississippi will be different when all the places like Vaughan and Hot Coffeeand Rodney have rotted away and disappeared back into the forest. USA - CIRCA 1950: A stamp printed in USA shows Casey Jones and Locomotives of 1900 and 1950, circa 1950. The tombstone was donated in 1947 by two out-of-town railroad enthusiasts who accidentally got his birth year wrong. Jones's African-American fireman Simeon T. Webb (born May 12, 1874), died in Memphis on July 13, 1957,[12] at age 83. It was soon back in service on the same run with Engineer Harry A. So Casey and his friend volunteered to turn around. And the language Oh lord, youre bringing it back. I can almost hear in my mind the sound of Casey Jones whistlepiercing the air on his night run to Canton blowing that haunting whippoorwill sounda time when everyone for miles around knew that Casey was at the throttle! John M. Newberry was the flagman on the southbound No. Henry A Vaughan is the son of Henry Clader/Braford Vaughan, plantation owner of Cherryvale Plantation in Sumter, SC. There were 2 girls, Lula and Hattie Beth and 9 boys. I spent every summer in Vaughn from 1973-1986. I was the youngest child of D B and Jean. Think about writing a story. All rights reserved. Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum. There has been a stamp made for the USPS with his likeness on it. I just thought I would share some of my history and Vaughan background, because the community out there was basically my second homeafter Canton. My Uncle Buddy (J.B.) Fowler and his wife Mary lived in Aunt Perrys home for many years. But a good read anyways. I sadly have lost most all of my Vaughan relatives now except for my dear cousin Katherine Hargon Alexander, and her husband Bill, and their sons and families. Illinois Central Railroad (IC) providing an unexpected opportunity for faster promotion of firemen on that line. The late (August 2016) Mississippi Chancery Judge Chet Dillard claimed that Beckwith did not do the crime and that the assassins true identity would be revealed after his death. Melissa, Your email address will not be published. Uncle Massena became so captivated by Vaughan, its people, and its lore that after retiring, he and my aunt moved there and he wrote that short, sweet little book. Could you please send me a picture also (hff@virginia.edu)? He was their younger brother and was killed April 7 of 1945. Activities for all ages including kids who can help with littler prevention. His only comment was to say, Its time to move on. I pushed a copy of the MDAH form towards him at the table; he, nor any board member, reached out to examine the form. Private Events Inquiry | Old Country Store in Jackson, TN. 1, having arrived that morning on No. Its about the American Colonization Society who wanted to resettle freed slaves in Liberia. Thank you so much. The reason that I was even looking at this was to see if a friend of mine connect back to Mary Vaughan. 638, but he thought the change was worth it. According to that article, Casey knew when he left Goodman, MS of the congestion on the rail lines at Vaughan because he received train orders telling him that there would be what was known as a saw by at Vaughan allowing him to pass three trains all of which were too long and obstructed the main line. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "caseyjonesmuseum" Flickr tag. Jackson, TN 38305. Hugh, Old Farmhouse at Casey Jones Village, Jackson, Tennessee. Thank you. [6][7], At the same time, Jones, who was almost back on schedule, was running at about 75 miles per hour (121km/h) toward Vaughan. Call (731) 668-1223. Please bring back more of that and put it in your story. "[6], For at least ten years after the wreck, the imprint of Jones's engine was clearly visible in the embankment on the east side of the tracks about two-tenths of a mile north of Tucker's Creek, which is where the marker was located. The last thing he heard as he jumped was the long, piercing whistle used by Jones to warn anyone still in the freight train looming ahead. That haunts me every day, and I dont know what to do with that. The final IC accident report was released on July 13, 1900, by A.S. Sullivan, the General Superintendent of IC. wow, just found this; Clora and Grady Kuhn was my aunt and uncle I spent my childhood years here. One parcel consists of the section house located on 1.9 acres. I always imagine I can hear the Whippoorwill applying his own special whistle as they say only Casey could create as ne neared towns or crossings. Her first husband died of scarlet fever and she married Everett Pepper. My son, Dr. Eric Burin, is a professor of America history at the University of North Dakota. Digging disturbs evidence and destroys part of the scientific value of a site and its artifacts. Lots of misty memories. The Jones family moved to Cayce, Kentucky,[1] after his mother Ann Nolan Jones and his father Frank Jones, a schoolteacher, decided that the rural areas of Missouri offered few opportunities for their family. They lived on Vaughan Road, west of and not far from the intersection with whats now called Upshaw Road. Located next to Casey Jones's historic home, our Railroad Museum contains many exhibits dedicated to Casey's life and famous last ride. Maandpaws@comcast.net https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35488225/cayce_jones_and_madeup_railroad_songs/. :(( So Sad to See Houses that once had Life, people, children, Love, Gone. We are also proud to have the Jackson Room: a room dedicated to our town's rich railroad history. Required fields are marked *. Of course writer Willie Morris knew that if he ever wanted to work in this town(NYC), again, he would have to become a team player.. Have already framed one of our old home place and the way it was laid out pre 1950 which will hanf on my outside porch . Ms. Nineta was a poet and Ms. Reed was an artist (as I recall). He is my 4x great grandfather. ( Was on my bucket list to do). 26 had arrived from Canton earlier, and required a saw-by maneuver to get to the house track west of the main line. My grandfather heard the crash of Casey Joness engine and saw the aftermath. For directions to Casey Jones Museum, click Maps and Directions or visit their website. It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864. Do you have any more information about the Dixon family? About 1600 freed slaves actually got there. I was looking for any remains of the old boarding school that once flourished there. The original floor plan is intact. Can`t remember his name . But in the year prior to his death, Jones had not been cited for any rules infractions. And my first cousin, Dan Haywood Fowleralso murdered, in 1995 in his store that later became Michaels house. Your grandfather actually heard it and your uncle founded the museum. I have posted my background in the past, my growing up years in Vaughan, as my mother and her brothers and sisters were all born there. Peace and Blessings, Thanks Kendra. My father finished high school there in 1929. Was trainmaster of the Tennessee DivIsion of the Illinois Central railroad from 1969 to 1971. I know that you knew all or many of them, and I appreciate your letting me know of your relationship and friendship will my family members. My grandmother often spoke about the train station so we did walk into the grown up area to see the tracks. and I grew up in Possum Bend comminity, suburb of Vaughan, Mississippi.I have retired and as of this August my wife and I will be returning to live at my old home site at 41 Jim Dixon road, Vaughan, MS,My home site began as a wedding present to my Grandmother Susan Campbell when she married John Tackett Dixon in 1881. Located nearly halfway between Memphis and Nashville off Interstate 40 at Exit 80A on the Hwy 45 Bypass. The express messenger was thrown against the side of the car, having two of his ribs broken by the blow, but his condition is not considered dangerous. I wondered just how well be dead when we get to Frisco entered into the lyrics. My father, Jim Campbell Dixon, born 1895, used to tell me stories of crossing Big Black River at Vaughan, on a ferry on his way to Camden to attend school. I took these photos on June 12, 2009 in Jackson, Tennessee at the Casey Jones Museum. Group escorts are admitted free (1 escort per 20 guests). Hi Bill, I know it has been at least a year since your post was written, but just wanted to ask you about any old grave sites or cemetaries in Vaughn. Unofficially though, the penalties were far more severe for running behind than breaking the rules[citation needed]. The past isnt just about names and places and lineages, right? My father, who passed away last week, was very interested in our family history, and loved to share it with me. Im on ancestry as EECPope if youd like to look at the Vaughan / Guion / Frierson info I have. I also have the GPS coordinates of the Madely cemetery, if youd like them, please contact me for more info. To Melissa: Did your uncle happen to write The Choo-Choo Stops At Vaughan? I have this wonderful little bookgiven me many years ago by my aunt Susie Maie (Fowler) Wilson! My daddy was D.B. Thanks for any info! If anyone would like to discuss Vaughan , etc anymore, give me a call at 919 344 3342 , jrdixon701@aol.com or come by and visit me at 41 Jim Dixon road in this September. 83, a double-header freight train (located to the north and headed south), which had been delayed, and the No. All of this is antenatal however and I have no documented proof. I would love to get out there and use my F75 to locate some lost history. 30 Casey Jones Lane. 15 May 2016 Location: Casey Jones Railroad Museum,Jackson,Tennessee USA More information: Jonathan Luther Case Jones 1863 1900 from Jackson, Tennessee was an American railroader who worked for the Illinois Central Railroad (IC). I have visited all of these properties and having grown up in SC am very familiar with Cherryvale. My dad bought a truck from him when we lived at Vaughan. My grandmother Perrye (Brister) married my grandfather, John Henry Fowler, in Holmes County in September of 1908, then settled in their home on the farm in Yazoo County, just up the road west of Deasonville. I think a hunting club has it leased. 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and by special arrangement. Going through papers tonight and found a leaflet from the Casey Jones Museum of Vaughn MS. It is interesting that you should mention Clem Campbell. As kids, we used the train to determine North and South so as to find our way from the swamp after having coon hunted half that night with Mr. Bill Chapman. Hey Josh He was quite happy, saying at one point, "Sim, the old girl's got her dancing slippers on tonight!" The rebellious musicians form a local union and throw Casey down into Hell, where Satan urges him to shovel sulphur in the furnaces. Major Vaughnan is buried on land now owned by my wife and I on Hicks Road in Yazoo County. I have always held Dan Haywood Fowler`s grave site in Ellison Methodist Church cemetery in awe, not only because of his dedicated service to our country in WW II, but his burial at sea. I plan to visit this summer. (Michael was my second cousinhe was my mothers sisters grandson.) In addition, is a similar locomotive to the one he died in, a small gift shop that even has miniature trains, and clean restrooms. Steam Engine at The Casey Jones Museum. Readmore about the magazine >>, The magazine was forced to suspend print publication in 2013, but a group of volunteers saved the archives and relaunched it in digital form in 2017. It can be a trespassing violation to gather artifacts on private property without the written permission of the landowner. I have read in his obituary that he was laid to rest in Vaughan next to his wife. I cannot remember all of the songs lyrics, but it went something like thisOn a cold, frosty morning, down on the tracks, all the darkies has gathered, with axes on their shoulders and not a shirt on their backs. Casey Jones won`t be at the throttle this time,but the trains will definitely pass directly down the section of track where his fatal wreck took place in 1900. We stopped to take a break and saw the sign. Thank you! Keep artifacts from different sites separated. Thanks, 1. The Genesis of how Wallace Saunders made-up song morphed into the Casey Jones ballad. It is nice that you can visit these gravestones online and can even leave a flower in their memory. [7] There are no clearly authentic photographs of the famous wreck in existence. He also became a legend because he stayed with the train, knowing it was going to hit the back end of a side tracked train that didn't fully clear the track. Realizing that she was still immobile, he raced to the tip of the pilot or cowcatcher and braced himself on it, reaching out as far as he could to pull the frightened but unharmed girl from the rails. I am a descent of Henry Vaughan as well and looking for information/connections. Pain of nostalgia I guess, of time passing. Dear Pat, His home is interesting too. Theres now a gate up where I believe the cemetery entrance is. But if possible can you send it to me tmbadmat@yahoo.com. 26 to gain access to the house track. Even the historical plaque disappeared. Jones fireman, Sims, was in attendance. My dad is Reece Vaughan, my papaw was William Lee (Bill) Vaughan. [6][7], Unbeknownst to Jones, three separate trains were in the station at Vaughan. My father lived just 200 yards from the M&O Section House in Crawford and heard those Wallace Saunders made-up songs mentioned in the newspaper link. Ps: @ = (at)trying to avoid spammers ;). With his fireman (Sim Webb) by his side, Casey left Memphis in Engine No. This Picture shows the Late Casey Jones Caboose. -Amy. No questions have been asked about this experience. ( I actually grew up in the OLD and Original Dixon home that had been increased from an original one room log cabin . My last trip back was 2019. Contact. 1, body bruises from jumping off Engine 382 $5.00 (equivalent to $176 in 2022), Mrs. W. E. Breaux, passenger, 1472 Rocheblave Street, New Orleans, slight bruises Not settled, Mrs. Wm. The clerk position still remains. 72, locking its brakes and leaving the last four cars of No. Their story can be found in the book The Choo-Choo Stopped at Vaughan written by former postmaster Massana Jones. To joshvaughan@kw.com. A record fifteen enginemen rode 118 miles (190km) from Water Valley to pay their last respects. Again, many thanks and much success with the project of honoring our beloved veterans. I have a signed copy of Massena Jones book, The Choo-Choo stopped at Vaughangiven me by my aunt the late Susie Maie Fowler Wilson, who was a resident of Vaughan all her life. Welcome to Preservation in Mississippi, a blog about historic buildings, places, and even a few people in Mississippi. Do you know when Madely burned and whether Henry owned it at that time? 2. Call (731) 668-1223. I wanted to askyou spoke of Mama Beathe only Bea I know of is a beautiful lady whos daughter married one my first cousins! I be happy to tell you more, please email me. My name is Clint Vaughn (the (a) was removed by my father) descendent of Henry Vaughan.
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