MORGAN COUNTY COURT 1874 – EXCERPTS ——— March term A. Be it remembered that the County court began and held in the town of Wartburg in the County of Morgan and the state of Tennessee. _____ MELHORN, LEWIS HENDRICK, AUGUSTUS HEADRICK, were examined by the court and upon their oath say that WILLIAM BANEKE, dec’d, did not leave… Continue reading 1874 – EXCERPTS
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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
Peters, Tobias
THE PETERS FAMILY ALBUM TOBIAS PETERS b 5-27-1835, d 9-27-1901 ~ h/o Mary Jane Wright d 8-13-1917 a, 66 yrs 11 months ~ Resided in Burrville. Parents of Barton Peters, former Supt. of Schools for Morgan County. Grandparents of John W. Peters Great-grandparents of Jon R. Peters Photo Courtesy of Jon R. Peters
Minister Meeting, Mt. Vernon, Burrville,
Front row l to r Zeigler, M.C. Bruner, Stout, G.T. Francisco, Tom West, Luther Clark, John Hicks, unknown, A.C. Peters,and Jason Clark – Back Row l to r T.V. Peters, unknown, Pete Atkinson, P.C. York, J.B. Peters, unknown, Reynolds, unknown,unknown,and unknown. Photo courtesy of Mike McGrath
1925 Clippings
1925 NOT a complete listing for births for 1925 – these were gleaned from the 1925 newspaper * BIRTHS Mr. & Mrs. Clellie Summers, Boy, William David, 1/7/1925 Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Greer, Boy Mr. & Mrs. S. H. Hambright,, girl, 2/9/1925 * Mr. & Mrs. Ray Chitwood, girl, 2/14/1925 Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie… Continue reading 1925 Clippings
PETERS, James (d. 1874)
JAMES PETERS – 1798 – 1874 JAMES PETERS was born Aug. 25, 1798, in Anderson County, East Tenn. and died at his home in Morgan County, Tenn., Feb. 8, 1874. He was a son of Tobias Peters, a local preacher at whose house many of the pioneer preachers of Methodism lodged and preached. He was happily married… Continue reading PETERS, James (d. 1874)
News – 1919
News Clips – 1919 SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The press will be thankful for items for this department, either by telephone, mail or in person. Telephone No. 24. Mr. T. WEIDEMAN expects to leave for Hot Springs, Ark., after the fair to take the baths there. Edison MELTON has been discharged from the Army and has returned home.… Continue reading News – 1919
News clippings, 1918
News Clippings – 1918 MARRIAGE LICENSES – Issued week ending March 9, 1918 A. H. Portwood to Minnie Wood J. D. Jones to Carrie Harrl Hugh Carr to Ethel Presswood Chas. Hown to Louvrnia Sims Harry Hammonds to Cassie Sexton Maynard Bishop to Ruth Hartley Elbert Goad to Laura Innis _______________ Issued week of March 16,… Continue reading News clippings, 1918
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
Peters, Absalom Barton
Absalom Barton Peters (1871-1923) Veteran of the Philippine American War 1899-1902 In 1898 when President McKinley called for volunteers to defend their country against Spain, A.B. Peters was one of the first to enlist. Capt. John W. Staples came to Burrville in May, 1898 and Prof. Peters with several other boys readily gave their… Continue reading Peters, Absalom Barton