1859 Court Minutes

MORGAN COUNTY COURT 1859 EXCERPTS P. 187 Ordered by the court, that WILLIAM MYRES be allowed $5 out of any money in the hands of the trustee not otherwise appropriated for making EDWARD HAWKINS coffin. Ordered by the court, that the heirs of JOHN McEWIN be released of any and all taxes with which they were… Continue reading 1859 Court Minutes

Bishop, Taylor, Melton Caldwell Family

BISHOP, TAYLOR, MELTON, CALDWELL HOME OF ALFRED AND REBECCA BISHOP –  ca  1914 ~ ~ ~  Since Oscar Bishop was probably born in this house, I am going to guess it is/was in Frankfort Area <<<                ALFRED BISHOP  son of Rufus Bishop and Sarah Barnett b) 5-15-1858 in TN   d) 3-20-1917 burried in Potters Chapel Cemetary,… Continue reading Bishop, Taylor, Melton Caldwell Family

News – 1917

January, 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Williams are the proud parents of a fine baby girl which came to their home Sunday morning week Ross Williams came in Sunday Morning from Island Ford for a couple days rest. W. M. Shannon and Miss Lilie Duncan were married Wednesday afternoon at the residence of John A. Jones. February,… Continue reading News – 1917

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