Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Was I what you would call a pioneer? No, there were then old settlers

I sought and received the forgiveness of my sins in August 1861, at a camp meeting at Bird’s Chapel, in Dade County, Georgia.

Warm weather’s here–that means they’re starting to come back. News bees appear as omens to those wise enough to read them.

The Panic of 1907: bank failures, timber prices collapsed, mine operations ceased, railroads stopped, and a rash of bankruptcies occurred.

The work of the mountain mother is burdensome and she bears more than her share of responsibilities of the household.

In some communities there is 100% participation in the singing. Their songbook is and has been since 1832 The Harmonia Sacra.