We think the students in the following picture constitute Miss Mary Ramsey’s 7th and 8th grade classes in the Kenton Public School, 1922. Identifications shown below were provided by my Mother, Jeannette Johnson Edwards (1908-2007). If anyone can add to … Continue reading →
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 →
Whig and Tribune August 5, 1871 Source: Whig and tribune. (Jackson, Tenn.), 05 Aug. 1871. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033435/1871-08-05/ed-1/seq-2/>
Continue reading →Whig and Tribune July 29, 1871 The Trenton Gazette of the 22d brings us the mournful tiding of the death of Capt. Robt SEAT, one of the oldest, as he was one of the best citizens of that town. Source: … Continue reading →
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 →
Historical issues of the Milan Exchange are now available online at the Chronicling America website. These issues were digitized as part of the Tennessee Newspaper Digitization Project and are wonderful to now have online! Old newspapers are a great source of information … Continue reading →
Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt EWELL announce the arrival of a fine eleven pound boy, Edward Holt, born April 9th. Source: Dyer Reporter, 17 Apr 1924, pg. 4.
Continue reading →The subject of the above sketch was born and reared in Gibson county. He attended public schools passing through all the divisions of High Schools. Mr. TERRELL attended the U. of T. one term. Along with his teaching, he attended … Continue reading →
D.H.S. Has Largest Graduating Class in the History of the School One of the largest classes in the history of Dyer High School is that of the Senior class of the clsoing school term, which numbers 26. The large number … Continue reading →
Published in 1920 by Mrs. Gordan B. Hargrove of Eaton, TN Electronic book available online at the Internet Archive The book contains biographical sketches and other information about soldiers of Gibson County. Click and Drag the page around the viewer … Continue reading →