Newspaper Bits & Pieces, 1875-2004

NEWSPAPER BIT AND PIECES    1875——2005 1875 THE GALLOWS  Nashville, Tenn., Aug 13, A Knoxville Tenn., special to the Banner says: At an early hour crowds poured in from the country to witness the execution of John Webb. The streets near the jail, were thronged with an immense crowd. It was with difficulty that the guards could… Continue reading Newspaper Bits & Pieces, 1875-2004

ABBOTT, Joseph Green (d. 2005)

ABBOTT, JOSEPH GREEN, born November 15, 1946, Morgan County, Tenn., died October 27, 2005 in Johnson City. Interred in the National Cemetery in Johnson City. Preceded in death by parents, Elder James Jackson Abbott and Martha Anderson Abbott; brother, James Jackson Abbott, half brother, John Henry Abbott. Survived by son, Joseph Abbott and wife, Shirley of… Continue reading ABBOTT, Joseph Green (d. 2005)