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HOLBROOK, F.M – Starts Newspaper (1871)

Gibson County, Tennessee, Genealogy & History Posted on August 18, 2013 by June 10, 2017

We have received the first number of a new paper published at Trenton, by F.M. HOLBROOK, called the Trenton News. It is a neat eight page paper, with patent outside and appears to be well conducted.  There may be room for two papers … Continue reading →

Posted in NewsExtracts | Tagged Holbrook

KEMP, Harry – One Hundred and Twelve Years Old (1874)

Gibson County, Tennessee, Genealogy & History Posted on May 3, 2013 by June 10, 2017

Harry KEMP, a negro man who lives at Hope Hill, in this county, was in town Tuesday and bought a pair of shoes from Mr. MCKELVY.  Harry is one hundred and twelve years old, is able to pick cotton and do … Continue reading →

Posted in African-American, NewsExtracts | Tagged Kemp

CLAY, Richard & BALL, Will – Found Guilty (1897)

Gibson County, Tennessee, Genealogy & History Posted on May 13, 2012 by tngenwebproject@gmail.comJune 10, 2017

The grand jury of Gibson county last week investigated the Miller tragedy of Milan and found true bills against Richard CLAY and Will BALL, both colored.  The other negro – Henry DANNER – thought to be connected with the above … Continue reading →

Posted in African-American, NewsExtracts | Tagged Ball, Clay, Danner

BONDS, Evelyn – Wins Audition Prize (1930)

Gibson County, Tennessee, Genealogy & History Posted on April 17, 2012 by tngenwebproject@gmail.comJune 10, 2017

Trenton, Tenn., Dec. 25 – Trenton friends were delighted that little Miss Evelyn BONDS received such an ovation when she sang at the Palace Theatre in Dyersburg Monday evening and was awarded the prize she had won in the audition … Continue reading →

Posted in NewsExtracts | Tagged Biggs, Bonds

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