tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803630950208548972024-03-13T01:48:14.221-07:00The Arrowood Trail Thru the MountainsContents Copyrighted - All rights reserved.Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-74150883538255837052020-06-19T17:31:00.003-07:002020-06-19T17:31:37.865-07:00Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-47200792162028264972020-06-19T17:23:00.003-07:002020-06-19T17:23:38.134-07:00Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-61547933134822950512020-06-19T17:20:00.001-07:002020-06-19T17:20:15.520-07:00Angels Of Mercy - Up On Roan Mountain ~ 3rd of Trilogy
The Love and Mercy story continues...
with Angels Of Mercy
Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-32248042374490551252017-04-05T05:14:00.001-07:002017-04-05T05:16:43.707-07:00The Love and Mercy - Up On Roan Mountain Trilogy continues....
Heading back to the Roan in June for the Rhododendron Festival. Taking Edge of Mercy with me!
Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-12111135453190441452017-03-13T06:22:00.000-07:002017-03-13T06:22:19.367-07:00Grandmother MaudeWhen I was little, going to my grandmother Maude's house was one of the highlights of my life. It was absolutely wonderful there. Almost magical, actually.
The sun streamed through her sunny, warm kitchen window and somehow, right into my heart. She had a special kind of sunshine that somehow made it all better, no matter what it was that was bothering you. She always had an innate and special Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-31334899459803187292016-08-19T06:21:00.002-07:002016-08-19T06:21:45.547-07:00My heart lives in these mountains ~
The whispering wind through the tall pines speaks my name. She calls us home with those whispers. The Roan never forgets. Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-76181934530194774602016-08-19T06:15:00.002-07:002016-08-19T06:15:31.048-07:00the trail that leads up the Roan ~
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.” ~ John Muir
Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-35145544825367852172016-08-19T06:04:00.001-07:002016-08-19T06:04:54.811-07:00Dave Miller Historical Farm at the base of the RoanMartha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-5484530933943301652016-08-19T05:59:00.003-07:002016-08-19T05:59:49.037-07:00Old church nestled in the trees. Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-84563866758117923612016-06-24T05:07:00.003-07:002016-06-24T05:07:55.990-07:00Roan Mountain Rhodendron Festival June 2016What a wonderful time I had! Thank you for the overwhelming response to my book. I enjoyed meeting all of you. I felt like I was "home" Up On Roan Mountain. :)
Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-4375632483260086812016-04-05T11:42:00.003-07:002016-04-05T11:43:42.237-07:00Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival in JuneJoin me, up on the Roan, this June. I am so excited to participate in this year's festival.
My book, "Love and Mercy- Up On Roan Mountain" will be available through a book-signing event at the festival. Boy, would my Dad have been thrilled over this. ;) You can be sure he is smiling down from heaven. Blessings, folks!
Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-17231781146835641862016-04-05T07:04:00.001-07:002016-04-05T11:35:16.124-07:00A Daughter named Lily~This is the daughter of William Grant Morgan Arrowood. William Grant was the son of Samuel Augustus Arrowood and Sarah Ellender Winters.
William Grant married Nina Texa Griffith and they had eleven children, that I am aware of. Daughter, Lily, married John Taylor. She made beautiful quilts that were hand-sewn with love. Her grand-daughter, who recently contacted me, still cherishes Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-69868721368119131872016-03-11T11:31:00.001-08:002016-03-11T11:31:32.473-08:00Love and Mercy - Up On Roan MountainMartha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-82584376005833933332015-11-28T06:47:00.003-08:002015-11-28T06:47:30.391-08:00The Beauty of the Roan ~ Summer's DelightsThese wonderful pictures were taken by a beautiful lady whose ancestors lived alongside mine, in the shadow of the Roan. Long ago, our ancestors lived in the area near Elk Park and on the Roan as well. This small community hosted amazing, resourceful people. I am blessed to have made acquaintance with this lady who shares my deep love of the Roan and it's amazing beauty.
These were Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-72677180823832197752015-09-18T04:56:00.002-07:002015-09-18T04:56:42.359-07:00Steve and Evelyn Arrowood's Marriage LicenseMartha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-37397087548747602912015-08-03T10:45:00.000-07:002015-08-03T10:45:05.187-07:00The Mountain Laurel Blooming On Roan Mountain~Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-74321009889605504622014-08-14T08:15:00.002-07:002014-08-14T08:15:29.432-07:00In Memoriam ~ Evelyn Parrott Arrowood
Evelyn
1933-2014
Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-19741812956681937562014-07-17T06:29:00.003-07:002014-07-17T06:29:29.623-07:00We Will Miss You, Joel.In Memoriam~
The husband of Mary Jane Peavy, Joel Peavy passed away and entered Heaven on July 14, 2014.
Godspeed, Joel. We will miss you greatly.
Mary Jane is the granddaughter of Mary Jane Arrowood, (who was the daughter of Welzia and granddaughter of Samuel Augustus Arrowood).
Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-84949569747376180842014-06-07T07:24:00.001-07:002014-06-07T07:24:07.660-07:00Watermelon Rind Candy ~ Remembering GrandmaDuring the hard times of the Depression, money was not easy to come by, and you did what you could to survive.
My Grandmother saved the rind of a watermelon and instead of throwing it out, sliced it, cooked and candied it. Of course, I had to try this.
Aunt Ann remembers it well. She said it was delicious. And she is right.
Think 'Lemon Gummy Bears". They are translucent medallions of chewy Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-23448324167319608662014-03-08T07:25:00.000-08:002014-03-09T12:04:52.876-07:00Robert Henry ~ Son of John Henry Arwood/Arrowood
Robert Henry Arwood (Arrowood)
Robert Henry (right)
Robert
Henry Arwood (Arrowood) was born April 20 1902, son of Reverend John Henry and
Nora Barnett Arrowood. He was their seventh child (seventh son as the old
people would say). Rev John Henry expected Robert to be the next preacher in the family
following in the footsteps of himself, his Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-43031007520844044652013-10-08T05:07:00.000-07:002013-10-08T05:07:47.913-07:00Aunt Minnie Lankford
Arminda "Minnie" Arrowood married William Walter Lankford.
She and Walter are buried at Gaston Memorial Cemetery in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Minnie was born on June 13, 1893 in Mitchell County, North Carolina to
Welzia Augustus Arrowood and Isabell Correll Arrowood.
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Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-64448113767058848302013-08-29T10:16:00.002-07:002013-09-14T03:37:08.000-07:00William Grant and Nina Texie Arrowood ~
William Grant Arrowood
Laid to rest in a beautiful area outside of Johnson City, Tennessee.
"In Heaven He Is Resting"
Son of Samuel Augustus Arrowood and Sarah Ellen Winters Arrowood .
Unmarked grave beside of William Grant is believed to be that of Samuel Augustus Arrowood 1836-1873.
&Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-39844445783782418462013-06-30T05:21:00.002-07:002013-06-30T05:21:59.079-07:00JEWEL~ SAMUEL ARROWOODPlease contact me again and please leave your contact information. Thanks so much. Martha JaneMartha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-5067903684006081542013-06-04T07:40:00.002-07:002013-06-04T07:45:23.464-07:00Angel Watching Over Us~
An Angel sits with a serene expression, holding a bouquet of roses, while
silently watching over loved ones now departed in Gaston County, NC.
*angels walk among us,
you just have to know where to look*
~
Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980363095020854897.post-20208650005719785842013-05-16T09:06:00.001-07:002013-05-16T10:17:29.623-07:00Ludie Ethel Arwood Van Huss~ Buried in Monte Vista Cemetery, TN
Ludie Ethel Arwood "Arrowood" Van Huss. Daughter of
William Grant Morgan Arrowood and Nina Texa Griffith.
William was the son of Samuel Arrowood and Sarah Ellender Winters Arrowood.
If you are related to this branch of the Arwood/ Arrowood family I would love to hear from you!
Please leave me a message with your email address and I will respond.
Searching for the final resting Martha Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912976339273822336noreply@blogger.com1