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Wow! I know the info may not be out there but I'd love a part 2 to this about how his family reacted to finding out it was his own son who turned him in. Did they welcome him home with open arms after the war? Was he too chicken to go home and face them? Did he survive the war? Regardless, bravo for those men standing up for their community in the worst of times. Thanks for another great story, JD. Loving book 1 so far!
I’ve been visiting cades cove since I was a child, I love that place and have read a lot about it over the years but this part of its history is never known. Thank you so much for sharing bittersweet story
Someone actually sent me an email a few months ago asking me to tell Russell Gregory story since it had never been shared before so I spent a few weeks researching and this is the result
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I fell into some fascinating history, just doing a precursory search on my maiden name. I basically stumbled into old library annals, and they blew my mind. I fell deep into the rabbit hole, and the story has stayed with me since. Several stories actually. . Perhaps I can find the info regarding the forming of a school, it is a touching and heartfelt bit of history, that has nothing to do with my family. LOL I am no researcher, so I am not sure I can find the material again. It is Appalachian history though, true history, I realize how much time you must put into each and every historical story you bring to us. Thank you for that!
If you find a solution please let my Soulmate Maria and I know. We live separately but have been together for six years. I have one sentence I say each night with my Prayers to God. " Dear God, I will accept accountability for the things I did today , and the things I failed to do " AMEN People no longer accept responsibility for their actions and get upset when they are told to do so. # 1 We all need to turn our attention to GOD somewhere during the day or in the evening and to our neighbor also. Although not a commandment we have been taught " Love Me as I Love You and Love Your Neighbor ".
The guy smiling in the family picture at 4:25 has absolutely made my day! I have been to Cades Cove many times. Thank you so much for this awesome story!
@ thank you , many of these stories, I have forgotten bits and pieces of , some I’m hearing for the first time. Growing up in the rural south as a kid listening to my elders tell stories about their lives and our community once was a recurring theme on Saturday nights, your program has brought back memories of a time that I miss but hope to pass on to my grandchildren. Thank you !
As someone who has hiked that part of the trail several times over the years I never knew this story. Very cool to finally hear the history behind this beautiful spot along the AT.
Hi JD! I’ve been many times to Cades Cove and never knew the story till now. We used to pack a picnic and take the kids to Cades Cove. I’ve always loved how peaceful and beautiful it was. Thank you for the history you share with us. They don’t teach this in schools. Have a very blessed day with your family!
Russell Gregory was my 5th great grandfather. My father was Larry Gregory. This story is as I have always heard it. Ol Long Tom remains in safe keeping to this day. As a note: he was my 5th great grandfather on 2 sides, as 2 distant cousins married each other.
Hello everyone very good and sad true story. Learned alot abouut Cades Ccove. So pitiful son agaisnt father in that ole war. Thank you JD for sharing this with us ❤
Strange as it may sound, my maiden name is Skaggs. We are kin to the family of Gregory that used to live here. During the Civil War, my father's people packed up what they needed and moved so deep into the woods that no one knew they were out there. They took back their old ways. They were a mix of Cherokee. Now, It is understandable to me why they moved and hid. There was no peace for anyone during the Civil War. Thank you for this video. I have never heard this story before.
Thank you for this interesting info on this beautiful and historic icon of "Cades Cove!" Back in the late 80's, I took my son on vacation there and camped at the campground where we walked the loop in rather hot, humid weather. He never complained once and just sooked up the surroundings, fauna and yes, (at a good distance) bears! We even saw one in a tree. All in all, it was a trip the two of us; will always remember! I love Cades Cove! Great story teller!
Good morning JD, you know I wish history had been as enjoyable when I was in school. Oh well at least now that I'm going into my second childhood I'm enrolled in the JD institute of Appalachian history. Have a happy new year my friend.
U and Miss Sarah always tell such wonderful 😊 ole history stories of folks done passed lot times but left a incredible adventure behind..ur tales of sad, happy or funny.. surely are a blessing hear for anyone.. no matter what age a person is.. you've and Miss Sarah have done absolutely done beautiful job with ur channel and books.. I truly wish I could afford buy em or least one but don't have income for it.. just a huge thank u for sharing 😊... another great one..
Mornin' Mr JD! Pray that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and, as always, thanks for yet another great tale of our beautiful "backyard" and her people! Cade's Cove is my absolute favorite place in the Great Smokies! Certainly take myself back to the time and place it was in the past! Definitely a place I'd never have to nor want to leave for any reason should I have been an individual living there! God bless! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏼
Good Morning JD and Sarah! I hope you had a marvelous Christmas and hope you have a Wonderful and Prosperous New Year! Great story. You do have to choose sides sometimes and protect what’s yours! Thank you for your excellent story telling! You are always a pleasure to listen too!
My daughter and grandkids live in Knoxville, have visited "Cades cove" numerous times but have never heard the true beginning of this community! Thank you ! 👍😎
I love the Appalachian stories! I’m born and raised in Appalachia with deep roots in these sacred lands, I am proud of my heritage ❤ My daddy, who I lost in 2010 would tell us stories of Appalachia from the time I was able to sit still and listen, and also appreciate the stories. Some were true, some of them were a little “spiced up” (as my momma used to say), but my sister and I loved and remember those stories. It even got to the point we’d ask him to tell us a story, if for some reason he was tired from working all day and maybe he’d want to skip story time and go to bed, he never let us down, though. Before you’d know it, it was way past all our bed times! I have some recordings of him I’d love to share with you..I need to get them all together and maybe share them with you. Appreciate you keeping the story telling alive! Especially Appalachian stories! Thank you JD! May God bless you and yours in this new year. 🇺🇸 🦅 ❤
It’s sad they were divided , worse that a son turned in father for protecting family and friends , maybe he saw them kill him because he took them there, but the young man’s heart payed for it later. Great story JD amazing as always
Thanks for the history of Cades Cove, Mr JD! Been there many times. I have kin buried in the old Baptist cemetery! One in particular who was a Carpenter in the 1800s! We share the same name and trade! Thank U for ur research!
This story illustrates the adage: those who don’t know history are bound to repeat history. Thank you for helping to educate people about what could happen again when Americans are pitted against each other as they are now, when those in power tell egregious lies that foment hate.
Thank you for the story of Gregory’s Bald. Wow congratulations look at how big your channel has grown!!! I haven’t watched since the storm. There’s been too much work and not enough time. But decided to sit a spell and catch up. It was wonderful to hear your voice again. Got tears in my eyes though due to Charles’ betrayal of his father and town. Guess it’s always been rough up here. Thank you for continuing to share the Appalachian stories. Looks like I have a few to catch up on. The map at the beginning of the story threw me off- South Carolina came plumb up into North Carolina 😂
This was another stonking good yarn and really emphasised just how divisional this war was. There are countless stories of families and friends who fought for opposite sides.
Yeah! I'd also like to know how it went with Charles after the war! Did they take him back? How did the family react? That looks like a wonderful place to visit one day! That poor old man did his very best by his people and is a hero in my eyes! What a wonderful tale, thank you JD!
Gosh, the ultimate betrayal by a son to his father. Thank you JD for doing this video. I first heard the story of Cades Cove from Donnie Laws. I've felt drawn to that area ever since. -- Ordinary heroes is what I call the folks who defended their homes and families. They deserve much recognition, and you brought it 🩷🩷🩷
How sad, its hard to understand how a son could do such a thing to his family let alone his own dad. I enjoyed watching the story as I had my coffee this morning. I hope you had a nice Christmas and Happy New Year to you. ❤😊
Thank you, Linda. I hope you enjoy your weekend. It’s a bit rainy here in East Tennessee, but I’m gonna take the jeep out for a drive in the mountains today.
I sure didn’t know this JD I’ve been through Cades Cove several times and seen the trail marker but didn’t know what it was till now. Thanks for sharing next time me and my wife go to the Cove we’ll check it out. Happy New Year to y’all GOD BLESS
Thank you, I enjoyed your documentary on Cade's Cove. Never knew the origin of the name or the story behind it. I don't live very far from there, maybe I'll take a little drive and see the place where his capture took place.
Many are the memories this video brings back from the 1970s. Cades Cove was my first introduction to the GSMNP on a college spring break backpacking trip (for the first time) up to Spence Field and Russell Field. And I recall Gregory Bald from that first backpacking adventure too. Although I've revisited Cades Cove in recent years, I've really gotten to love the Catalooch and it's been my "go to" destination for Spring camping, hiking and fly fishing in the Smokies for about 10 years. With a stopover somewhere in the Cherokee National Forest. IMHO, the people and history of the Catalooch equals or rivals that of the Cades Cove. Enjoyed your storytelling of an important part of the southern Appalachian history.
As a direct descendant of the Olivers & Shields it's pleasing to see the remembrance of the history of this hallowed ground. So many these days treat it as a drive-thru zoo with no respect for the precious souls who called this magical place home. I remember a time when I could ride the cove & not see a single person
My famhas always loved driving from Easley S. C. To the cove. We love spending time in the wilds of the mountains watching the animals. We have made friends with the clarks that used to own the clarkent motal.we loved Mr. Sudder, many people, up there in Maggie Valley.
Fascinating story. Hard to believe he lived up there on the bald , its really incredible. The winters at that elevation are like living in Alaska and maybe sometimes worse. And any hunt or travel anywhere was straight down . I cant imagine the hunts and having to drag a deer or bear straight back up 6000 ft elevation ! Talk about some tough people. My great great grandparents are buried in Cades Cove. Didnt find out that one of the creeks in the valley was named after them until fairly recently. Sad how our history gets lost and forgotten.
@TheAppalachianStoryteller Feezel creek or branch. They are buried at the first church on the loop and at the corner Graves when you walk into graveyard. Haven't been there in 10 urs or more so not sure the condition
I'm from Kentucky and my last name is Gregory. This video has me wondering if I'm related to Russell Gregory. I think I'll check into it. Great video! Keep up the good work and by the way you have a new subscriber. 😁
So sad that the "uncivil" war caused families to be torn apart. I can't help but wonder what the son's life was like after the war. Did he survive and come to regret his actions?
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@@charlesmiddleton3247Thank you for your service and sacrifices. I know there were many.
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Thanks for putting this together. Russell was my 4th Great-Grandfather. I will share with my family.
That’s awesome!
Wow! I know the info may not be out there but I'd love a part 2 to this about how his family reacted to finding out it was his own son who turned him in. Did they welcome him home with open arms after the war? Was he too chicken to go home and face them? Did he survive the war? Regardless, bravo for those men standing up for their community in the worst of times. Thanks for another great story, JD. Loving book 1 so far!
Thank you 😊 those are great questions that some answers may still exist, maybe one day I will be able to dig deeper into this nearly forgotten story
Ditto! I would like to know too! How sad the war divided families like this.
Double ditto's to learning more. And was his family murdered right after he was?
I would love to know the rest of the story as well.
All right; I'm adding my 2 cents in; Sure do hope you find out more. Be well, all.
I’ve been visiting cades cove since I was a child, I love that place and have read a lot about it over the years but this part of its history is never known. Thank you so much for sharing bittersweet story
Thank you 😊
Great job JD. I have no idea how you're able to research these stories, but I'm goad you do.
Someone actually sent me an email a few months ago asking me to tell Russell Gregory story since it had never been shared before so I spent a few weeks researching and this is the result
I'm glad, too.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I fell into some fascinating history, just doing a precursory search on my maiden name. I basically stumbled into old library annals, and they blew my mind. I fell deep into the rabbit hole, and the story has stayed with me since. Several stories actually. . Perhaps I can find the info regarding the forming of a school, it is a touching and heartfelt bit of history, that has nothing to do with my family. LOL I am no researcher, so I am not sure I can find the material again. It is Appalachian history though, true history,
I realize how much time you must put into each and every historical story you bring to us. Thank you for that!
I especially like the historical photos.
Thank you JD for reminding us of our past. God help us find a better way to solve our differences today in a world of conflict. ❤
Well, said Michael hope you have a blessed Sunday
If you find a solution please let my Soulmate Maria and I know. We live separately but have been together for six years. I have one sentence I say each night with my Prayers to God. " Dear God, I will accept accountability for the things I did today , and the things I failed to do " AMEN People no longer accept responsibility for their actions and get upset when they are told to do so. # 1 We all need to turn our attention to GOD somewhere during the day or in the evening and to our neighbor also. Although not a commandment we have been taught " Love Me as I Love You and Love Your Neighbor ".
Good morning and happy Saturday! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you too!
I love these historical stories and sure appreciate you sharing them. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for watching
The guy smiling in the family picture at 4:25 has absolutely made my day! I have been to Cades Cove many times. Thank you so much for this awesome story!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I sure enjoy these stories, I hope these get shared.
Thank you Sir
@ thank you , many of these stories, I have forgotten bits and pieces of , some I’m hearing for the first time. Growing up in the rural south as a kid listening to my elders tell stories about their lives and our community once was a recurring theme on Saturday nights, your program has brought back memories of a time that I miss but hope to pass on to my grandchildren. Thank you !
I love visiting Cade's Cove. These stories make it even more interesting every time I go. Great stuff, JD.
I'm glad you enjoy Cade's Cove, there's so much history there!
As someone who has hiked that part of the trail several times over the years I never knew this story. Very cool to finally hear the history behind this beautiful spot along the AT.
I’m so happy that someone who has actually hiked this area is hearing this story
Hi JD! I’ve been many times to Cades Cove and never knew the story till now. We used to pack a picnic and take the kids to Cades Cove. I’ve always loved how peaceful and beautiful it was.
Thank you for the history you share with us. They don’t teach this in schools.
Have a very blessed day with your family!
Thank you Willow, I hope you had a blessed Christmas
@ thank you.
Russell Gregory was my 5th great grandfather. My father was Larry Gregory. This story is as I have always heard it. Ol Long Tom remains in safe keeping to this day. As a note: he was my 5th great grandfather on 2 sides, as 2 distant cousins married each other.
Thank you for another great story !!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hello everyone very good and sad true story. Learned alot abouut Cades Ccove. So pitiful son agaisnt father in that ole war. Thank you JD for sharing this with us ❤
Thanks so much for this story. Very touching
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing!!
My pleasure!
Love hearing true history from the past.
Thank you for sharing 👵🏻❣️
I love sharing history with all of you!
Another great start of Saturday. Thank you for your storytelling.. great job 👍
I appreciate it 😊
Strange as it may sound, my maiden name is Skaggs. We are kin to the family of Gregory that used to live here. During the Civil War, my father's people packed up what they needed and moved so deep into the woods that no one knew they were out there. They took back their old ways. They were a mix of Cherokee. Now, It is understandable to me why they moved and hid. There was no peace for anyone during the Civil War. Thank you for this video. I have never heard this story before.
Thank you for sharing your story
That's really profound. I'd never heard of folks hiding from the war. I appreciate it.
Another Excellent Story. Thank you JD we appreciate all your efforts. Keep em coming 👍
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Well said Beeman. I hope you enjoy the next one!
@TheAppalachianStoryteller I just joined as a member and will try to support all I can JD.
Thank you for all you do my friend 👍
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@@beeman9500 you are awesome! email me at theappalachianstoryteller@gmail.com and ill send you a free sticker as a thank you!
Thank you for this interesting info on this beautiful and historic icon of "Cades Cove!" Back in the late 80's, I took my son on vacation there and camped at the campground where we walked the loop in rather hot, humid weather. He never complained once and just sooked up the surroundings, fauna and yes, (at a good distance) bears! We even saw one in a tree. All in all, it was a trip the two of us; will always remember! I love Cades Cove! Great story teller!
It’s always great to hear about the many memories created in Cades Cove!
Good morning JD, you know I wish history had been as enjoyable when I was in school. Oh well at least now that I'm going into my second childhood I'm enrolled in the JD institute of Appalachian history.
Have a happy new year my friend.
I like that- The JD Institute of Appalachian History ❤️
@@TheAppalachianStorytelleryou're welcome to steal it 😂
Thank you sir for reminding us of History
Thank you Andrew!
Growing up in mountains. Thanks 4 the great info ❤
That’s an awesome story. I just came through Cades Cove the day after Christmas. I love hearing the story of the Appalachian mountains.
I hope you enjoyed your trip through Cades Cove!
Ty for another great story telling and history lesson.
Thank you Denise!
Thank you JD for this story I love your videos you share so much history I look forward to hearing more
I really appreciate you watching and I'm glad you enjoy the stories!
I have heard of the hiking trail to Gregory Bald but never this intriguing civil war story. Thank you JD for sharing these interesting facts. 💕⚡️
Thank you Mrs. Barbara!
Thank you for sharing this story with us! Have a Happy New Year! ☃️🙏🏻✌🏼
Happy New Year to you too!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank you! 👍🏻🙏🏻✌🏼
Great story, thanks for sharing.
Thank you
U and Miss Sarah always tell such wonderful 😊 ole history stories of folks done passed lot times but left a incredible adventure behind..ur tales of sad, happy or funny.. surely are a blessing hear for anyone.. no matter what age a person is.. you've and Miss Sarah have done absolutely done beautiful job with ur channel and books.. I truly wish I could afford buy em or least one but don't have income for it.. just a huge thank u for sharing 😊... another great one..
Thank you so much Lisa! I really appreciate your kind words!
I always love to hear the rest of the story!
Thank you!
The books are absolutely great! I can hear JD's voice when I read them.
Thank you so much!
Mornin' Mr JD! Pray that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and, as always, thanks for yet another great tale of our beautiful "backyard" and her people! Cade's Cove is my absolute favorite place in the Great Smokies! Certainly take myself back to the time and place it was in the past! Definitely a place I'd never have to nor want to leave for any reason should I have been an individual living there! God bless! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏼
Thank you, Scott, it truly is a beautiful place, glad you enjoyed it
Good Morning JD and Sarah! I hope you had a marvelous Christmas and hope you have a Wonderful and Prosperous New Year! Great story. You do have to choose sides sometimes and protect what’s yours! Thank you for your excellent story telling! You are always a pleasure to listen too!
Thank you! Happy new year 🎊
My daughter and grandkids live in Knoxville, have visited "Cades cove" numerous times but have never heard the true beginning of this community! Thank you ! 👍😎
Thanks so much for sharing this, im doing my best to teach lost history on this channel
I love the Appalachian stories! I’m born and raised in Appalachia with deep roots in these sacred lands, I am proud of my heritage ❤ My daddy, who I lost in 2010 would tell us stories of Appalachia from the time I was able to sit still and listen, and also appreciate the stories.
Some were true, some of them were a little “spiced up” (as my momma used to say), but my sister and I loved and remember those stories. It even got to the point we’d ask him to tell us a story, if for some reason he was tired from working all day and maybe he’d want to skip story time and go to bed, he never let us down, though. Before you’d know it, it was way past all our bed times! I have some recordings of him I’d love to share with you..I need to get them all together and maybe share them with you.
Appreciate you keeping the story telling alive! Especially Appalachian stories!
Thank you JD! May God bless you and yours in this new year.
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Thank you and thanks for sharing this story
Music in your videos is a real masterpiece
Thank you for that- I put a lot of time in the music
another awesome, story, HAPPY New Year, J.D.and family
Happy new year!
Enjoyed very much , Thanks for your hard work 🙂💘💘💘
My pleasure 😊
It’s sad they were divided , worse that a son turned in father for protecting family and friends , maybe he saw them kill him because he took them there, but the young man’s heart payed for it later. Great story JD amazing as always
well said brother
When I lived in tucksegee nc, cades cover was one of my favorite places to go. Ive never heard this story, thanks for sharing
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the history of Cades Cove, Mr JD! Been there many times. I have kin buried in the old Baptist cemetery! One in particular who was a Carpenter in the 1800s! We share the same name and trade! Thank U for ur research!
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Thank you for history. This broke my heart😢
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Color me enlightened. Thank you Sir.
You’re welcome!
Good morning JD and Sarah
This story illustrates the adage: those who don’t know history are bound to repeat history. Thank you for helping to educate people about what could happen again when Americans are pitted against each other as they are now, when those in power tell egregious lies that foment hate.
You are correct the Civil War remains one of the most misunderstood parts of American history
Thank you for the story of Gregory’s Bald. Wow congratulations look at how big your channel has grown!!! I haven’t watched since the storm. There’s been too much work and not enough time. But decided to sit a spell and catch up. It was wonderful to hear your voice again. Got tears in my eyes though due to Charles’ betrayal of his father and town. Guess it’s always been rough up here. Thank you for continuing to share the Appalachian stories. Looks like I have a few to catch up on. The map at the beginning of the story threw me off- South Carolina came plumb up into North Carolina 😂
so good to see you Janelle!
This was another stonking good yarn and really emphasised just how divisional this war was. There are countless stories of families and friends who fought for opposite sides.
well said my friend!
Loved it as always thanks JD
I’m glad you enjoyed it
Yeah! I'd also like to know how it went with Charles after the war! Did they take him back? How did the family react? That looks like a wonderful place to visit one day! That poor old man did his very best by his people and is a hero in my eyes! What a wonderful tale, thank you JD!
Wonderful video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing this story. Though it was sad.😢 how the son turned on his own.
Sad that he turned on his own father...I love to learn the real history of our mountains the way you present it. Thanks and Happy New Year JD 👍🎉❤
Thank you Kathy, Happy New Year!
Gosh, the ultimate betrayal by a son to his father. Thank you JD for doing this video. I first heard the story of Cades Cove from Donnie Laws. I've felt drawn to that area ever since. -- Ordinary heroes is what I call the folks who defended their homes and families. They deserve much recognition, and you brought it 🩷🩷🩷
Good story as always keep them coming sad the son turned against his father God bless you all and Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you, as well!
How sad, its hard to understand how a son could do such a thing to his family let alone his own dad. I enjoyed watching the story as I had my coffee this morning. I hope you had a nice Christmas and Happy New Year to you. ❤😊
Thank you, Linda. I hope you enjoy your weekend. It’s a bit rainy here in East Tennessee, but I’m gonna take the jeep out for a drive in the mountains today.
@@TheAppalachianStorytelleralmost 60 today and partly cloudy. I’m in Ohio. Rain later tonight though. Enjoy your drive and be safe.
This is close to my hometown of Kingsport. Family has lived here for 6 generations from Bristol. Love to hear the old stories of the Appalachains.
I sure didn’t know this JD I’ve been through Cades Cove several times and seen the trail marker but didn’t know what it was till now. Thanks for sharing next time me and my wife go to the Cove we’ll check it out. Happy New Year to y’all GOD BLESS
Glad I could share this piece of history with you!
Hurray another awesome tale. Happy new year everyone ✨️ 🎉🥳 Shame on that son, what a horrible thing war is.
Happy new year
I absolutely love learning about the history you tell. Its awesome! I hope to some day move or visit the Appalachian areas.
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
@TheAppalachianStoryteller you too!
Always an interesting story. It's hard to believe how a son could betray his father like that. Have a Happy New Year to you and your family.
Happy new year
Thank you, I enjoyed your documentary on Cade's Cove. Never knew the origin of the name or the story behind it. I don't live very far from there, maybe I'll take a little drive and see the place where his capture took place.
Thank you Elizabeth, that means a lot to me!
Happy New Year to you and your family. Looking forward to your stories in 2025.
Happy New Year to you, too!
Many are the memories this video brings back from the 1970s. Cades Cove was my first introduction to the GSMNP on a college spring break backpacking trip (for the first time) up to Spence Field and Russell Field. And I recall Gregory Bald from that first backpacking adventure too. Although I've revisited Cades Cove in recent years, I've really gotten to love the Catalooch and it's been my "go to" destination for Spring camping, hiking and fly fishing in the Smokies for about 10 years. With a stopover somewhere in the Cherokee National Forest. IMHO, the people and history of the Catalooch equals or rivals that of the Cades Cove. Enjoyed your storytelling of an important part of the southern Appalachian history.
Thanks JD!
Thank you brother!
I knew of Gregory's Bald, but never heard the full story behind the name.
Thank you. Great video!
Thank you for watching!
Love the stories ❤
Thank you Sabrina!
Thank you❤
You're welcome!
Sad ending of a good man called Russell Gregory........Thank you brother JD......
Old F-4 Shoe🇺🇸
well said brother
Love the story I’m a Gregory from London Kentucky
Thank you Sir
My family is from Greene Co. , I've been to Cade's cove many times. Beautiful country.
Great story
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
As a direct descendant of the Olivers & Shields it's pleasing to see the remembrance of the history of this hallowed ground. So many these days treat it as a drive-thru zoo with no respect for the precious souls who called this magical place home. I remember a time when I could ride the cove & not see a single person
"a drive thru zoo" that perfectly captures what the area has become to those who dont know the history behind it.
I'm going to visit Cades Cove someday soon,
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This is fascinating.
Thank you Kathy!
That was very interesting really enjoyed it. Never heard that before
Thanks for sharing the story, JD. Russell is my 15th cousin, four times removed. What a sad end for him!
That is quite a connection you have there!
We visited Cades Cove back in the early 2000's, a beautiful place.
My famhas always loved driving from Easley S. C. To the cove. We love spending time in the wilds of the mountains watching the animals. We have made friends with the clarks that used to own the clarkent motal.we loved Mr. Sudder, many people, up there in Maggie Valley.
I love your videos. Your English sounds like a melody
Thank you for that ❤️
Been to cades cove many times a beautiful place
Russell Gregory was my great grandfather 4x!
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Wow,,,
Been to Cades Cove many times but never heard this story. Next time I'm there I will go behind the visitor's center and check out the area.
Thank you Jeff, I appreciate you paying respect to Mr. Gregory.
Cades cove is an amazing place to visit
Liked his out building as well
Well done sir. You've got a new subscriber from up here in Hawkins County.
- Ed on the Ridge
Thank you Ed
Fascinating story. Hard to believe he lived up there on the bald , its really incredible. The winters at that elevation are like living in Alaska and maybe sometimes worse. And any hunt or travel anywhere was straight down . I cant imagine the hunts and having to drag a deer or bear straight back up 6000 ft elevation ! Talk about some tough people. My great great grandparents are buried in Cades Cove. Didnt find out that one of the creeks in the valley was named after them until fairly recently. Sad how our history gets lost and forgotten.
which creek?
@TheAppalachianStoryteller Feezel creek or branch. They are buried at the first church on the loop and at the corner Graves when you walk into graveyard. Haven't been there in 10 urs or more so not sure the condition
First time listener, fuckin love it brotha
Thank you sir!
We took our kids through Cades Cove many times when they were young. Never knew the whole story. Did his son ever go back home? Thanks for sharing.
I'm from Kentucky and my last name is Gregory. This video has me wondering if I'm related to Russell Gregory. I think I'll check into it. Great video! Keep up the good work and by the way you have a new subscriber. 😁
Wow so sad ❤
I have been in all these places and stood inside of that little church and to hear the history and to see the pictures is awesome
Thank you 😊
Good place to visit when in Gatlinburg. Go every year. Lots bear there earily mornng.
There were Confederates, Unionists, & Opportuniists in the Appalachians during the CivWar.
Sad story. Thanks again.
Well, said my friend
So sad that the "uncivil" war caused families to be torn apart. I can't help but wonder what the son's life was like after the war. Did he survive and come to regret his actions?
it was truly a tragic time for all Americans, no matter who's side you were on. We all lost in the end.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller - And too many people won't let it go even now.
Honestly, as much strife we are going through now, that period was much sadder......
By far….
Super cool design
Man I love these stories so you have anything on sunbright Tennessee
I have several stories from Morgan County, maybe 10 of them on the channel