Coming Into King's Mountain, SC
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This was our view as we drove across the Blue Ridge Mountains in King's Mountain, SC headed towards Kings Mountain, S.C.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This was our view as we drove across the Blue Ridge Mountains in King's Mountain, SC headed towards Kings Mountain, S.C.
Carolina Jasmine
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Native Carolina Jasmine growing in the woods. Wish I had taken a picture of some I saw growing up a tree trunk.
Lovely little plant.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Native Carolina Jasmine growing in the woods. Wish I had taken a picture of some I saw growing up a tree trunk.
Lovely little plant.
Mountain Flowers
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
I don't know what kind of flower this is, but it was blooming all over the mountainside.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
I don't know what kind of flower this is, but it was blooming all over the mountainside.
Background info1
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
I hope this text is readable. I tried to summarize the background story of the Battle of Kings Mountain, and how it relates to our ancestor, John Hoffman (Hufman).
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
I hope this text is readable. I tried to summarize the background story of the Battle of Kings Mountain, and how it relates to our ancestor, John Hoffman (Hufman).
Background info 2
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
More of same.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
More of same.
Old and New Monument
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
These were two monuments set up by the D.A.R. to commemorate the wounded and killed at the site. As you can see, weather does take a toll on the stone. They'll need a new one in a couple hundred more years, I guess.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
These were two monuments set up by the D.A.R. to commemorate the wounded and killed at the site. As you can see, weather does take a toll on the stone. They'll need a new one in a couple hundred more years, I guess.
Butterflies
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
For some reason there were lots of these little butterflies congregating at the base of the old monument shown in the previous picture.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
For some reason there were lots of these little butterflies congregating at the base of the old monument shown in the previous picture.
Old Tree
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This tree stump once footed a tree that looks to have been large enough that it was alive during the time of the battle.The tourist sitting on the stump asked for money for taking her picture.
Can you believe it?
(I wouldn't)
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This tree stump once footed a tree that looks to have been large enough that it was alive during the time of the battle.The tourist sitting on the stump asked for money for taking her picture.
Can you believe it?
(I wouldn't)
Overland Route from N.C.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This would have been the direction from which the King's Mountain, SC Militia would have come.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This would have been the direction from which the King's Mountain, SC Militia would have come.
Local Boys and Spies
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Hambright and Chronicle led the German American militias from Lincoln (now Gaston) County King's Mountain, SC. "The South Fork Boys".
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Hambright and Chronicle led the German American militias from Lincoln (now Gaston) County King's Mountain, SC. "The South Fork Boys".
Local Militia
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
In the battle, the officers were prime targets. Col. Ferguson, a Scotsman, was regarded as one of the best marksman in the British Army, and was the inventor of a breechloading rifle.
One story has it that he once had George Washington in his sights, but refused to take the shot because
"it is ungentlemanly to shoot a man in the back of the head."
Thank you, sir.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
In the battle, the officers were prime targets. Col. Ferguson, a Scotsman, was regarded as one of the best marksman in the British Army, and was the inventor of a breechloading rifle.
One story has it that he once had George Washington in his sights, but refused to take the shot because
"it is ungentlemanly to shoot a man in the back of the head."
Thank you, sir.
North Side of the Mountain
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This is a view of the north slope of the hill, where Col. Hambright and his men, which included John Hoffman did most of the fighting during the battle.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This is a view of the north slope of the hill, where Col. Hambright and his men, which included John Hoffman did most of the fighting during the battle.
Looking Up Into the Battle
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
The same north slope, looking up into the enemy line. The circled monument marks the place where Col. Hambright was wounded.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
The same north slope, looking up into the enemy line. The circled monument marks the place where Col. Hambright was wounded.
Major Chronicle Fell Here
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This marks the spot where Major Chronicle was killed in the battle.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This marks the spot where Major Chronicle was killed in the battle.
Col. Hambright Wounded Here
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Up on the hill, this is the marker shown earlier from below where Hambright took a bullet to his leg (He earlier had taken three bullets to his hat). He remained on horseback and continued fighting until the battle was over.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Up on the hill, this is the marker shown earlier from below where Hambright took a bullet to his leg (He earlier had taken three bullets to his hat). He remained on horseback and continued fighting until the battle was over.
Hambright Story 1
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
From a book at the Gastonia Regional Library these pages tell more of the story of Hambrights role in the battle. Most of the information available speaks of the role of the officers in the battle, not the men, but this little excerpt has a little to say of his men's bravery and devotion to him.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
From a book at the Gastonia Regional Library these pages tell more of the story of Hambrights role in the battle. Most of the information available speaks of the role of the officers in the battle, not the men, but this little excerpt has a little to say of his men's bravery and devotion to him.
Hambright Story 2
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
More of the story and a note on the "plain" inscription on his tombstone. According to "Our Kin", John Hoffman chose the same epitaph as his beloved Col. Hambright's. I found a geneological page devoted to Hambright which corroborated the fact that there was an earlier marker with the same epitaph found on John's old fieldstone marker.
"Adieu to all both far and near
My loving wife and children dear
For my immortal soul is fled
I must be numbered with the dead."
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
More of the story and a note on the "plain" inscription on his tombstone. According to "Our Kin", John Hoffman chose the same epitaph as his beloved Col. Hambright's. I found a geneological page devoted to Hambright which corroborated the fact that there was an earlier marker with the same epitaph found on John's old fieldstone marker.
"Adieu to all both far and near
My loving wife and children dear
For my immortal soul is fled
I must be numbered with the dead."
Map of Battle
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Just gives a general idea of where the battle took place. The loyalist were at the summit, thinking it would be better to defend from above, but they underestimated the militia's marksmanship and ability to fire from cover of the large trees that populated the area.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Just gives a general idea of where the battle took place. The loyalist were at the summit, thinking it would be better to defend from above, but they underestimated the militia's marksmanship and ability to fire from cover of the large trees that populated the area.
Summit Obelisk
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
An obelisk marking the summit of the mountain.
The British were camped at the summit at the start of the battle.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
An obelisk marking the summit of the mountain.
The British were camped at the summit at the start of the battle.
Ferguson's Grave
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This marks the spot where Col. Ferguson is laid to rest. He was killed not far from this spot. He was an honorable soldier, and from everything I have read about him, an honorable man.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This marks the spot where Col. Ferguson is laid to rest. He was killed not far from this spot. He was an honorable soldier, and from everything I have read about him, an honorable man.
Hambright Marker 1
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This marker is on the road leading into the National Military Park. Hambright settled in Lincoln County and lived on Long Creek very close to the Hoffmans. He raised his family there until his first wife died, then settled back in the Kings Mountain area. He married the woman who helped nurse him after he was wounded and had several more children with her. Quite hearty.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
This marker is on the road leading into the National Military Park. Hambright settled in Lincoln County and lived on Long Creek very close to the Hoffmans. He raised his family there until his first wife died, then settled back in the Kings Mountain area. He married the woman who helped nurse him after he was wounded and had several more children with her. Quite hearty.
Hambright Marker 2
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Just the other side of the marker.
King's Mountain, SC
04 April 2009
Just the other side of the marker.
Library Reference
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
From a book at the Gastonia Regional Library's geneological research area. This is what we thought we were going to have to do. Find Floyd Carpenter's driveway -- What???
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
From a book at the Gastonia Regional Library's geneological research area. This is what we thought we were going to have to do. Find Floyd Carpenter's driveway -- What???
139 Years Young
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Ok, it's probably a typo, but according to the records Sarah Rhyne lived for 139 years. She beat Moses!
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Ok, it's probably a typo, but according to the records Sarah Rhyne lived for 139 years. She beat Moses!
Hoffman Cemetary
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Well, we went looking for Floyd Carpenter's driveway, and actually hiked back into the woods thinking we would have to find old markers there, then Voila! Doug asked a neighbor if she knew anything about the grave markers, and we were sent about 200 yards up the road to this site.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Well, we went looking for Floyd Carpenter's driveway, and actually hiked back into the woods thinking we would have to find old markers there, then Voila! Doug asked a neighbor if she knew anything about the grave markers, and we were sent about 200 yards up the road to this site.
Hoffman Cemetary
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
A view from the front of the cemetary as it faces the road.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
A view from the front of the cemetary as it faces the road.
Cemetary Memorial Marker
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Other area Hoffman descendants have done the hard work, and preserved the site. The land around the area has been cleared and is being developed into "Hoffman Estates" which I assume will be housing. The grave area will be preserved and is not part of the builders land.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Other area Hoffman descendants have done the hard work, and preserved the site. The land around the area has been cleared and is being developed into "Hoffman Estates" which I assume will be housing. The grave area will be preserved and is not part of the builders land.
Cemetary Memorial Marker 2
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
The other side of the marker. I think they misspelled "Adieu". Here is the text of John Hoffmans old marker, which is the same as the original epitaph of Col. Hambright. Shoot, now I have to make sure I spell everything correctly. But you can't edit stone like you can this!
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
The other side of the marker. I think they misspelled "Adieu". Here is the text of John Hoffmans old marker, which is the same as the original epitaph of Col. Hambright. Shoot, now I have to make sure I spell everything correctly. But you can't edit stone like you can this!
John Hoffman Marker
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
This marker sits directly behind the old marker.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
This marker sits directly behind the old marker.
Old John Hoffman Grave Marker
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
This is the original marker for John Hoffman. It's about 175 years old, so I guess a little wear and tear is expected.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
This is the original marker for John Hoffman. It's about 175 years old, so I guess a little wear and tear is expected.
Margaret Hufman
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
John's wife and my Great+++...Grandmother's marker. Very much aged by weather, but still able to make out most of the text.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
John's wife and my Great+++...Grandmother's marker. Very much aged by weather, but still able to make out most of the text.
Hoffman Sons Marker
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
What a dark day for those poor parents. They lost two sons on the same day. One by a fever, and one thrown from his horse.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
What a dark day for those poor parents. They lost two sons on the same day. One by a fever, and one thrown from his horse.
Jacob Hoffman Marker
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Jacob, John's brother's marker is placed here, since the old markers are gone from his home.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Jacob, John's brother's marker is placed here, since the old markers are gone from his home.
Jacob Marker 2
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
The back side of the marker.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
The back side of the marker.
Margaret Hovis Hoffman's Parents
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
These are the grave markers of Margaret Hoffman's parents. They are the original markers, and I don't think they were moved here, but it is possible. Otherwise, I am guessing that they were buried in this cemetary, and might have lived with the Hoffmans here.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
These are the grave markers of Margaret Hoffman's parents. They are the original markers, and I don't think they were moved here, but it is possible. Otherwise, I am guessing that they were buried in this cemetary, and might have lived with the Hoffmans here.
Meeting House Land
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
A section of the Hoffman Land was given for a Meeting House. I don't know if there was an actual building erected or not. It is preserved with the cemetary.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
A section of the Hoffman Land was given for a Meeting House. I don't know if there was an actual building erected or not. It is preserved with the cemetary.
Sam Jinny and Benjamin Marker
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
I don't know if the actual graves are here, but the old stones near and on this marker are the same fieldstone as the original Hoffman markers. Not a proud history, but the real one. What information we have at least says that John was kind to these three people.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
I don't know if the actual graves are here, but the old stones near and on this marker are the same fieldstone as the original Hoffman markers. Not a proud history, but the real one. What information we have at least says that John was kind to these three people.
Looking Toward the House Site
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
This view looks over the cemetary towards the rise where the original house would have stood.
Further past those trees the land drops down into the Long Creek area.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
This view looks over the cemetary towards the rise where the original house would have stood.
Further past those trees the land drops down into the Long Creek area.
From the House Site
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
This picture is taken from the area where the house stood looking out at the cemetary plots. This land is on a high point with a view in all directions (minus the trees).
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
This picture is taken from the area where the house stood looking out at the cemetary plots. This land is on a high point with a view in all directions (minus the trees).
Hoffman Village Office
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Not a lot going on here, now. Maybe when the economy picks up building will resume. I think they will be nice homes, though.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Not a lot going on here, now. Maybe when the economy picks up building will resume. I think they will be nice homes, though.
Hoffman Hotel
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Built by a Hoffman cousin, it now houses the Gaston County Museum. Unfortunately, it was closed when we were there. I'll save it for the trip back.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Built by a Hoffman cousin, it now houses the Gaston County Museum. Unfortunately, it was closed when we were there. I'll save it for the trip back.
Hotel Sign
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Just a little info on the hotel.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Just a little info on the hotel.
Town Center
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Now the police headquarters, this was the old Gaston County Courthouse just across the street from the Hoffman Hotel ( towards the right in the photo)
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Now the police headquarters, this was the old Gaston County Courthouse just across the street from the Hoffman Hotel ( towards the right in the photo)
Hoffman and Main
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Just because it's cool.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Just because it's cool.
Long Creek Fish Fry
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Ok, this is the reason you should visit Dallas, N.C.
Plates were about $10 and after we ate all the fish, fries and hushpuppies we could hold, there was still enough food for a meal for three. No kidding. And it was goooood.
This place is just up the road from the cemetary.
Dallas, NC
04 April 2009
Ok, this is the reason you should visit Dallas, N.C.
Plates were about $10 and after we ate all the fish, fries and hushpuppies we could hold, there was still enough food for a meal for three. No kidding. And it was goooood.
This place is just up the road from the cemetary.