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CREECH FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS lists Creech Family members whose names have been found in correspondence, biographies, narratives and other historical accounts in the PMSS Collections.<\/p>\n
Highlights for <\/span>William Creech Sr.<\/a>, Sally Dixon Creech,<\/a> James Columbus Creech <\/a><\/b>and Henry Clay Creech<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>are not listed due to the large number of PMSS Collections pages that feature their names. For their information, see their biographies which include links to other pages with related information.<\/span><\/p>\n The following highlights are not in chronological order. Instead, they are in the order of first names.<\/span><\/p>\n Each highlight includes the name of the source page (in uppercase letters). That page can be accessed by using the SEARCH box on the main page at\u00a0http:\/\/staging.pinemountainsettlement.net<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Aaron Creech<\/b> is listed in a chronology of the building of the Road as having been \u201cpaid by the School to survey the new grade [in 1931-32] and was boarded at E.M. Nolen\u2019s house free\u2026. In the spring of 1934, the CCC [Civilian Conservation Corps] workers began work on the new survey made by Aaron Creech.\u201d LADEN TRAIL OR THE ROAD.<\/span><\/p>\n Abson (Absolom) Creech <\/b>and<\/span> Joe Creech<\/b> were born on Poor Fork, according to Columbus Creech in 1963. AUNT SAL\u2019S CABIN.<\/span><\/p>\n Alberta Creech<\/b> was cast in the Women\u2019s Chorus in the PMSS production of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, \u201cH.M.S. Pinafore,\u201d in 1933. H.M.S. PINAFORE PRODUCTIONS. She is listed as a member of the 1934 GRADUATING CLASS. Her writing \u201cInflated People,\u201d was published in the April Literary Supplement of the PINE CONE 1933.<\/span><\/p>\n Alonzo Creech <\/b>is in the \u201cLine Fork News\u201d due to the birth of a baby boy, <\/span>Jewel<\/b>. The mother, <\/span>Ida (Engle) Creech<\/b> was a former PMSS student. PINE CONE 1934, p. 6.<\/span><\/p>\n A visit with <\/span>Alta Creech<\/b> and her husband is described in ALICE COBB STORIES \u201cA Trip to Turkey Fork and Big Laurel, 1937.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Amy Creech Metcalf<\/b> and James H. Metcalf were parents of Sarah Metcalf, the grandmother who raised Dillard Metcalf. NOLAN FAMILY.<\/span><\/p>\n Angela Melville Album II – Part VII. “Angela Creech Morgan & Family.” [melv_II_album_325.jpg]<\/p><\/div>Angela Creech Morgan<\/b> told several stories about the Creech Family members to Keith Morgan, transcribed by <\/span>Ruth Smith Creech. <\/b>GUIDE TO PERSONAL NARRATIVES (Written). Angela Creech is listed on page 3 of the October PINE CONE 1947<\/a> as having plans to attend Union College. <\/span><\/p>\n Mrs. Anna Jo Creech <\/b>was the recorder for Youth Group \u201cB\u201d during the 1963 RURAL YOUTH GUIDANCE INSTITUTES REPORT.<\/span><\/p>\n Arwilla (\u201cArwilly\u201d or \u201cArwillie\u201d) Creech Lewis<\/b>, born in 1895, was the granddaughter of William and Sally (Dixon) Creech. She married Gib Lewis on April 5, 1914. They had six children: Eva, Herbert, Omer, Una, Elmer and Owen. GIB LEWIS Biography.<\/span><\/p>\n Ben Creech <\/b>was married to Henry Creech\u2019s sister. COBB STORIES \u201cVISIT TO HARMON \u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Bertha Creech Lewis<\/b>, a member of the kitchen staff, and William Creech are listed as subjects of Ethel de Long\u2019s May 1913 DIRECTOR\u2019S LETTERS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Bertha Creech, granddaughter of Uncle William, was among the earliest working staff of the School. PLANNING & BEGINNINGS.<\/span><\/p>\n Bertha Jean Creech <\/b>of Bledsoe, KY, was listed as an editor of the <\/span>Pine Cone <\/span><\/i>and a student in the 1943 GRADUATING CLASS. She remained in the community as a teacher at <\/span>Creech school<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n Bill Creech<\/b>, Uncle William Creech\u2019s son, was one of the three men who built the PMSS Chapel, under the direction of Mr. Zande and using \u201cstone hewn from two enormous boulders not far up on Pine Mountain.\u201d WELLS RECORD 04 PMSS Physical Growth 1913-1928.<\/span><\/p>\n Marguerite Butler wrote in her letters of dinner at Bill Creech’<\/strong>s and\u00a0<\/span>Delia Creech<\/b>\u2019s<\/span>. <\/b>1920 MARGUERITE BUTLER LETTERS, image 015. Bill Creech\u2019s opinion concerning federal officials who wanted his land is recorded in \u201cALICE COBB STORIES March of Time in Greasy Valley, 1936.\u201d ALICE TRUMBULL (SCOVILLE) BARRY, Community School Supervisor 1944-1947, was friends with \u201cAunt Dealy\u201d and Henry Creech. Bill Creech was described as a stonemason who would repair the reservoir in a letter in the collection of DARWIN D. MARTIN 1930 CORRESPONDENCE [image # P1050701].<\/span><\/p>\n Bill Leach (Dr. William Matthew Leach<\/a>)<\/strong> and George Robert Leach<\/strong><\/a>: Great-grandsons of Henry and Delia Creech.<\/p>\n Carol Creech Smith<\/b> obituary and photo, 1997, are located in the Library File for SERIES 04: PINE MOUNTAIN SETTLEMENT SCHOOL HISTORIES, #45, A-1-9.<\/span><\/p>\n Bonnie Creech<\/b> was in the cast of the NATIVITY PLAY: MARY ROGERS LETTER TO MARY RUBY YOCUM, December 1953(?).<\/span><\/p>\n Burton Creech <\/b>was listed as part of the chorus in the 1940 TOMFOOLERY<\/span>, <\/span><\/i>the sixth year of the satirical comedy and informal play by the PMSS boy students. Burton was among seniors in the 1940 GRADUATING CLASS. He<\/span> was among the Creech family members who were in WWII MILITARY SERVICE.<\/span><\/p>\n Friends & Neighbors – VI-51 – 1725x. Charles Creech, Mattie Ayers Hayes and Ruth Smith Creech. [VI_51_friends_neighbors_1725x_mod.jpg]<\/p><\/div>Charles Creech,<\/b> son of Henry Creech,<\/span> \u00a0<\/b>is listed under \u201cThe Alumni\u201d in 1944 PINE MOUNTAIN FAMILY ALBUM as being in the service along with his brother <\/span>Bob Creech.<\/b> He is described as visiting home for \u201ca short time just before Christmas\u201d in ALICE JOY KEITH CORRESPONDENCE, January 1946, image 034. His oral history is recorded on a cassette tape, donated to the PMSS Collections by his nephew Bill Leach. GUIDE TO AUDIO RECORDINGS. His correspondence of 1950-1952 (#9, 10) is in Box 4 of the BURTON ROGERS FILES. He<\/span> was among the Creech family members who were in WWII MILITARY SERVICE.<\/span><\/p>\n Chester <\/b>[<\/span>Creech<\/b>?] is a\u00a0grandson of Uncle William. 1915 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b>MARGUERITE BUTLER LETTERS.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhen we got to the Begley settlement we stopped and passed the time of day with <\/span>Mrs. D.B. Creech <\/b>and <\/span>July<\/b>, who were gathering beans in the garden.\u201d EVELYN K. WELLS 1916 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME (#028-029, pp.3a-3b).<\/span><\/p>\n Uncle <\/span>Dan Creech<\/b> is mentioned in 1915 MARGUERITE BUTLER LETTERS, image 078. He received a Christmas tree from PMSS students in 1915 (16?). CHRISTMAS AT PMSS The Beginning. Dan Creech\u2019s place is mentioned in a CLARA DAVIS narrative in 1913. (image 002).<\/span><\/p>\n 14 Friends & Neighbors. Delia Creech at wash basin inside cabin. [Vl_34_1095a_mod.jpg]<\/p><\/div>Delia Creech <\/b>invited Marguerite Butler and friends to supper, per 1915 MARGUERITE BUTLER LETTERS, image 074. A 1916 letter refers to Delia Creech\u2019s daughter <\/span>Christel\u2019<\/b>s death from a kitchen fire. (images 028-033). A 1920 letter states that Delia was on the Girl Scout Council. (image 025). She exhibited crafts and vegetables on 1919 and 1935 COMMUNITY FAIR DAY(S). She is mentioned as mourning Miss Pettit\u2019s death in ALICE COBB STORIES \u201c…Time of Miss Pettit\u2019s Death, 1938.\u201d EDUCATION – CHILDREN\u2019S WRITING I includes a notation (on Oma Creech\u2019s letter #7 of May 1916) by M. Butler Bidstrup on the death of Delia\u2019s child, <\/span>William<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Deliah Creech<\/b>\u2019s husband, Henry Wilder, \u201cgoes down to Ross Point across the mountain for the mail and brings it over to Incline on two mules.\u201d EVELYN K. WELLS 1915 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME (#13).<\/span><\/p>\n Earl Creech <\/b>was among the Creech family members who were engaged in WWII MILITARY SERVICE.<\/span><\/p>\n Elmer Creech <\/b>was among the Creech family members who were engaged in WWII MILITARY SERVICE.<\/span><\/p>\n Elsie Creech\u2019<\/b>s letter tells of the death of William Creech, Delia\u2019s child, dated May 1916. EDUCATION – CHILDREN\u2019S WRITING I, #11. When she graduated from high school, she spoke on \u201cDo the Mountains Need Me?\u201d EVELYN K. WELLS 1920 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME. Elsie was the oldest of Henry and Delia Creech\u2019s 8 children, who are described in the biography for HENRY C. CREECH. Elsie Creech was among the 1926 PMSS graduates and continued her education at Berea (KY) College. WELLS RECORD 10 PMSS Academic 1913-1928.<\/span><\/p>\n Emily (Emma Jane) Hill Creech<\/b> (Mrs. Columbus Creech) is described in ALICE COBB STORIES \u201cVisit to Line Fork. Time of Miss Pettit\u2019s Death, 1938.\u201d See her biography, EMILY HILL biography. She assisted Ruth Gaines in the PMSS kitchen from 1921 to 1934. RUTH B. GAINES biography.<\/span><\/p>\n “Evelyn and Rosalie Creech.” [kingman_067.jpg]<\/p><\/div>Uncle<\/span> Enoch Creech<\/b> made the old hand mill that was part of a display at AUNT SAL\u2019S CABIN, September 1964. According to Columbus Creech, he was Josiah Creech\u2019s father; \u201cbought Gabes (?) Branch and when he moved to Loyall, he had 16,000 acres of land and $8,000 in money. Sold his poplar but had his walnut and oak.\u201d AUNT SAL\u2019S CABIN. <\/span>Mrs. Enoch Creech<\/b> was listed as attending William Creech\u2019s funeral. EVELYN K. WELLS 1918 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME (#052-053).<\/span><\/p>\n Evelyn Creech<\/b>\u2019s file, 1943, is in BOX 24 DIRECTOR\u2019S OFFICE FILES 1913-<\/span>1949 – PERSONNEL A-C, (#78).<\/span><\/p>\n Fair Anna Creech<\/b>\u2019s Pine Mountain experiences is recorded on a cassette tape (n.d.) in the PMSS Collections. GUIDE TO AUDIO RECORDINGS.<\/span><\/p>\n Freddie Creech<\/b> is referred to as \u201cone of our (PMSS\u2019s) children\u201d in a November 1915 letter (018) from EVELYN K. WELLS 1915 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME. Pettit\u2019s letter of January 8, 1920, to Miss Pettit suggests that Fred Creech was a PMSS worker. KATHERINE PETTIT LETTERS 1920 [#001].<\/span><\/p>\n Friends & Neighbors: “Dan Creech and Granny Creech,” seated in the doorway. [Vl_35_1127.jpg]<\/p><\/div>Granny Creech <\/b>is mentioned in NOTES 1945. A photograph of her with a group of children and adults is in the AILEENE LEWIS NESBITT ALBUM. [nesb_029_mod.jpg] Her housekeeping activities & grandchildren (Mary Elizabeth and Reny Begley) are described in ALICE COBB STORIES \u201cVisit to the Harmon Turners, 1934.\u201d ALICE COBB STORIES \u201cTaking Moving Pictures Down Greasy…1935\u201d describes encountering 70-year-old Granny Creech, who still walks across Pine Mountain when she goes to \u201cHarlan-Town.\u201d \u201cGrannie Creech\u201d is mentioned in a November 1923 letter from Delia Creech <\/span>to <\/span>Marguerite Butler. EDUCATION – CHILDREN\u2019S WRITING I (#9) and in LEON DESCHAMPS CORRESPONDENCE (#043, #045).<\/span><\/p>\n Grant Creech\u2019s<\/b> field corn, popcorn and summer squash were listed as items exhibited on 1919 COMMUNITY FAIR DAY. Grant is mentioned in a November 1923 letter from Delia Creech <\/span>to <\/span>Marguerite Butler. EDUCATION – CHILDREN\u2019S WRITING I (#9).<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAll of us who had lived in the state for a year were entitled to vote for school superintendent, so I voted for <\/span>Mrs. Jennie Forester Creech<\/b>, an \u2018awful good woman\u2019, though we hear today that she didn\u2019t get it.\u201d EVELYN K. WELLS 1917 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME, (#037, p.4).<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Little\u2019<\/span> Henry Creech<\/b> (so-called to distinguish him from Uncle William\u2019s son <\/span>Henry<\/b>) got the magistrate\u2019s office by a majority of forty votes a sweeping majority here. So this country is looking up.\u201d EVELYN K. WELLS 1919 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME (Nov. 13, 1919). <\/span><\/p>\n J.A.C. Creech<\/b> was paid $213.80 on February 1, 1905. WILLIAM CREECH FAMILY BUSINESS RECORDS.<\/span><\/p>\n James Creech <\/b>was among the Creech family members who were engaged in WWII MILITARY SERVICE.<\/span><\/p>\n Joe Creech<\/b> and <\/span>Abson (Absolom) Creech<\/b> were born on Poor Fork, according to Columbus Creech in 1963. AUNT SAL\u2019S CABIN. Joe is mentioned in 1917 letters in CELIA CATHCART CORRESPONDENCE and EDUCATION – CHILDREN\u2019S WRITING II (#21). Joe Creech\u2019s name is listed as the owner of one of the local stores in HELEN F. LITTLE\u2019s \u201cPlan and Suggestions\u201d for Line Fork Settlement, 1925.<\/span><\/p>\n Jo [Joe] Creech<\/b>, son of Uncle William, was Postmaster at Incline Post Office. \u201cHis house is quite pretentious, being one of the painted-frame variety, but the kitchen is a little log house at the back, and in the kitchen is the post office\u2026. <\/span>Mrs. [Joe] Creech <\/b>is a \u2018right quaint little woman who has raised seven young \u2018uns.\u2019\u201d <\/span>Tilford<\/b> and <\/span>Elhannon<\/b> worked at PMSS; <\/span>Ethel<\/b>, 15, was sworn in as deputy postmistress. EVELYN K. WELLS 1915 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME, #13.<\/span><\/p>\n Rev.<\/span> John Creech <\/b>was paid $8.75 by William Creech for furniture and tools(?) on February 1, 1905. WILLIAM CREECH FAMILY BUSINESS RECORDS.<\/span><\/p>\n Jona Creech<\/b> is listed under \u201cWeaving Done By Outside Weavers – 1926-1929\u201d; She wove 2 blankets but \u201chad to stop weaving because of heart trouble. WELLS RECORD 13 PMSS Fireside Industries 1913-1928.<\/span><\/p>\n 0038 P. Roettinger Album. “Josiah Creech.” (Man with rifle standing on porch of Old Log House.) [roe_038a.jpg]<\/p><\/div>Josiah Creech<\/b> is mentioned in AUNT SAL\u2019S CABIN as someone who may have known\u00a0<\/span>about the “broad ax and b\u2019ar trap” that were on display. He was <\/span>Enoch Creech<\/b>\u2019s son.<\/span><\/p>\n Aunt<\/span> Katy Creech<\/b> was listed as attending William Creech\u2019s funeral. EVELYN K. WELLS 1918 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME (#052-053).<\/span><\/p>\n Kermit Creech<\/b> came from Cumberland with soap to exhibit on 1935 COMMUNITY FAIR DAY. According to ALICE COBB STORIES Sunday School at Divide…1937, Kermit had been married to Mary Turner \u201cbut he left her some time ago.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cUncle <\/span>Lewis Creech<\/b> and Aunt Nance Dixon from across the mountain, William Creech\u2019s brother and sister, came over to Pine Mountain for the first time in years\u201d to attend William\u2019s funeral. EVELYN K. WELLS 1918 EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS HOME (#045, p.1). Pettit\u2019s letter of March 24, 1919, to Uncle Lewis Creech, Poor Fork, KY relates that William Creech has moved back to Missouri; asks Lewis to find a guide; and mentions Uncle John Dixon. KATHERINE PETTIT CORRESPONDENCE 1919 [#006].<\/span><\/p>\n 0060a P. Roettinger Album. “Uncle Lewis and Aunt Katie Creech, Poorfork (Kentucky).” (Three women at left, an older man and woman, and two young girls.)[roe_060a.jpg]<\/p><\/div>Marie Iona Creech<\/b> Wooton, born in Leslie County, and Hansford Wooton were parents of Quinten Wooton (1924-1947), who was a PMSS student in 1940-1941. QUINTEN WOOTON biography, #0287.<\/span><\/p>\n Mary Louise \u201cPolly\u201d (Creech) Nolan<\/b> (1838-1919) and Samuel L. Nolan, a farmer (1853-1882) had four children: Elhannon Nolan (born February 7, 1862), two older siblings, Lafayette and Martha, and one younger brother, John G. Nolan. ELHANNON MURPHY NOLAN.<\/span><\/p>\n Maude (Maudie) Creech<\/b>\u2019s letters of 1920 and 1921 to Marguerite Butler are among those on the page for EDUCATION – CHILDREN\u2019S WRITING I (#8), II (#34) and III (#41).<\/span><\/p>\n Old <\/span>Mr. Creech <\/b>\u201cbelieves his first wife was one, and I didn\u2019t know until last week that he was a descendant of President Harrison. His mother a Harrison, and her father William Henry Harrison.\u201d 1917 MARGUERITE BUTLER LETTERS, images 071-072. Her comforter was part of an exhibit of old-fashioned household items on 1944 COMMUNITY FAIR DAY.<\/span><\/p>\n Oma Creech. Excerpt from “1943 PMSS Family Album.” [pmss_archives_photo_oma-creech.jpg]<\/p><\/div>Oma Creech<\/b> is mentioned in 1921 MARGUERITE BUTLER LETTERS as a \u201cbrilliant\u201d 11-year-old. (images 003-004). Featured in 1943 PINE MOUNTAIN FAMILY ALBUM. Her comforter was part of an exhibit of old-fashioned household items on 1944 COMMUNITY FAIR DAY. Katherine Pettit wrote to Miss Bolles in June 1925 about a \u201cdemonstration of weaving at State University by Becky May and <\/span>Oma Creech in Lexington, KY. Came home with 20 dollars for their efforts.\u201d DOROTHY BOLLES CORRESPONDENCE GUIDE. 1925-1935. [image: corr_005.jpg] Mentored by Dr. Alfreda Withington, Oma became a doctor. DR. ALFREDA WITHINGTON. A file for the Oma Creech Fund is in BOX 16 DIRECTORS\u2019 OFFICE FILES 1913-1949\u2026. See OMA CREECH Biography. <\/span><\/p>\n Polly Campbell Creech<\/b> was the mother of Uncle William Creech, according to Columbus Creech, 1963. AUNT SAL\u2019S CABIN.<\/span><\/p>\n Raleigh Creech <\/b>was among several PMSS students remembered in a letter from Fred J. Burkhard. RUTH SHELER DIETER APPRECIATION ALBUM I, #010. He was among the Creech family members who were engaged in WWII MILITARY SERVICE.<\/span><\/p>\n Rhoda Creech Wilder<\/b>
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