Old photo of Jacob Altom, son of Spencer and Christina . Unsure of others with him in picture. Right: Photo of Criller Altom, daughter of William S. and Nancy Elizabeth (Rush) Altom, and granddaughter of Jacob Altom above. (Photo of Criller provided courtesy of Donna Roberts)
Left photo of who is believed to be James and Edward Altom, oldest sons of Spencer and Christina Altom. Right photo is of James Henry and Jane(Altom)Wood, daughter of Spencer and Christina. (Photo of Jane courtesy of Carol Gudvangen)
Photo above of Jane(Altom)Wood's daughter Eliza and her husband, William Roy Roberts. (Photo of Eliza and the following Story below, courtesy of Carol Gudvangen):
My favorite story about Eliza occurs during the Civil War. Eliza and Willliam
were going somewhere riding double on a mule. The Confederates were making a
sweep through the countryside rounding up able bodied men for military
service. They were able to make it to a wooded area where Eliza insisted that
William hide and make his escape while she led the Rebels on a merry chase.
Though William was reluctant to leave her, apparently when Eliza made up her
mind, one didn't argue!
Eliza was a kind, strong-willed woman with a great faith in God. My
grandmother (Magnolia Owens Roberts) said she always kept a black dress washed
and ironed and a little bag ready so she could go help family and friends
during illness or a death in the family.
James H. Altom, son of John Andrew Jackson Altom and Mary Ann(Davis)Altom and grandson of Spencer and Christina Altom. From Left: neighbor, Mrs. Beard, James H. Altom and wife Ida(Cousins)Altom. (Photo above and below courtesy of Darren Altom)
Elizabeth Ann 'Lizzie' (McAllister)Altom daughter of John Andrew Jackson Altom and Mary Ann(Davis)Altom. Pictured with her are her two twin daughters.
