The Tennessee State Library & Archives has compiled a state-wide index to death certificates from 1914-1933. The pages below contain more than 2,000 deaths recorded in Chester County from 1914-1933. Select a letter group to see lists organized by surname. A-D Surnames E-H Surnames I-L Surnames M-P Surnames Q-T Surnames U-Z Surnames For more information
The Independent has received a card from the Linden Circle Beauty Shop and Training School announcing the graduation of Miss Vera WHITE, which will occur on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 315 Somerville street, Memphis. Miss WHITE is the daughter of Dr. WHITE of this city, and has many friends in Henderson and
Miss Dexter INMAN happened to the misfortune of sticking a nail in her foot and isn’t any better at this writing. (pg. 4) Source: Chester County Independent, January 9, 1930
Title: Died Near Mifflin, Tenn., on the 17th of August, 1871, Mary Susan, daughter of G.W. and S.J. GILLIAM, aged 2 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Deceased was a remarkably sprightly child, dearly beloved by parents and friends. Thus it is often that the brightest flower is doomed first to face,
Researcher Janice Dobbs <majsfc@hughes.net> is looking for information on James W. and Nancy Dodds that lived in Chester County 1826- maybe 1900. James was a blacksmith. If you have any information that may be of interest, please let her know!
Plain View News Items — A wedding that came as a surprise was that of Miss Ruby SMITH and Mr. Rufus HOOKS. We wish them much success and happiness. Source: Chester County Independent, 16 Jan 1930, pg. 6.
New Friendship News – Mr. and Mrs. Essary WILLIAMS are the proud parents of a fine girl, born Jan. 9. Source: Chester County Independent, 16 Jan 1930, pg. 6.
In Memory In loving memory of Gracie Bonice EAVES. She has passed out of a world of strife to receive through our Father’s love the reward of a well spent life. One by one the links are gathered To our Father’s home above. And they’re waiting there to greet us
Harmony News Item – Mr. Tommie RUSSELL, a young farmer of this community, and Miss Mattie ALLEN, of Medina, were quietly married at the courthouse Saturday. We wish them much happiness in their married life. Source: Chester County Independent, 16 Jan 1930, pg. 1.
Henderson Girl Marries Miss Jasper GALBRAITH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. GALBRAITH, of this city, was married to Porter J. BYRD on Tuesday evening, Dec. 31, at 8:30 o’clock. The marriage took place in the home of Dr. Harry Scribner AMES, by whom the ceremony was performed. Mary GALBRAITH,