 Likewise, Siler Bald, in the Nantahala
Mountains to the south, was named after Jesse's brother, William.Albert Mountain,
also to the south, was named after Jesse's nephew, Albert Siler.By the late 19th century, Silers Bald was the far eastern end of a giant grassy pasture that
stretched several miles across the Smokies' western ridge all the way to Russell Field, which overlooks
Cades Cove.