The Unmarked Graves of an Appalachian Plantation

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Published 2024-03-08
A family plantation cemetery on a hill in the Appalachian mountains has some stories to tell us, even though the headstones have nothing to say. The story behind the Isaac Mauney Family Plantation Cemetery in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
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  • @2cr4d5at1
    Really cool Ben! Some of the locations of those cemeteries are crazy. Every time I find one out in the woods, I’m like why is this in the middle of nowhere, but then I take a look around at the views and the peacefulness of the area and I’m like, oh that’s why lol. Nice work on the research of the family and thanks for making sure they aren’t forgotten. Nice nutting stone as well. Thanks for sharing and for taking us along! Take care Ben….
  • @maryr7800
    I thoroughly enjoyed this trip through history, Ben, and hope you do more like this.
  • @joyciejd9673
    So glad I found this channel. Love the history and the adventure. Looks like the Cemetery had Rhodendrons planted. God Bless the souls you found. RIP
  • @kathymoll7010
    It's always fun to go with you on your " history nerd" adventures. Love it that the ancestors presented you with a gift my friend.
  • @CC58
    Isaac Mauney has entries in findagrave and familysearch with his picture. One son, Louis, was killed in the Civil War. Great video!
  • @joekathyholder6773
    This is a very interesting story and great history of researching the names. I was born in Cherokee County and lived in Andrews. My family line were the Gentry and Stephens families from Murphy and possibly Copper Hill TN. You probably are familiar with the cemetery in Hanging Dog where three men named Gentry were killed during the Civil war are buried in the same grave. They were not supportive of the southern cause of slavery and were killed by local militia who were referred to as bushwhackers by my ancestors. I remember Mauney as a prominent name in Murphy. I believe there was a Mauney's Drugstore during my time in the 50s and 60s. Great job. I always enjoy your storytelling.
  • @sherieward7707
    Loved the intro great job ❤. Interesting investigation and story. Really enjoyed watching and learning. Appreciate you taking the time to share this. Best wishes