1910's, Photo Search
Described only as “Minnie,” this beautifully dressed woman was Lady Elizabeth Watson’s nursemaid. All wealthy white Newport families hired African American nurses for their small children, and they liked to think they treated their maids as a part...
1910's, Photo Search
In May 1914, Cap and Ella Wilmans hosted a house party at their plantation in Louisiana. Among the attendees are Newport residents Mr. and Mrs. Wilmans, Charles Wilmans, Ed Wilmans, Mart Lewis (butler), Elzia (cook), Lula and Charlie (maids), Mrs. George Farrat, Mrs....
1900s, Photo Search
The tennis club was a favorite diversion for some of the young ladies of Newport. Pictured here are, from left to right, (first row) Lucy Watson and Lottie Dill; (second row) Elizabeth “Lib” Brandenburg; (third row) Narcissa “Narcie” Phillips...
1890s, Photo Search
In 1898, the sixth Confederate reunion was held at the site of the old town of Elizabeth, which had been a thriving river port on the White River and the seat of Jackson County in the 1840’s. The reunions were held at Camp Pat Cleburne, named for the...
1910's, Photo Search
Three-year old Lady Elizabeth Watson, named for her aunt Lady Fagan Bridgeman, poses for a portrait shortly before she cut off her own curls. Her grandfather Confederate general James Fagan was the first colonel of the Jackson Guards, and young Lady was supposed to...
