Mrs. Sallie BYNUM died at her home in Bolivar, on Wednesday last, after an illness of five days, in the 79th year of her age. Deceased was one among the oldiest inhabitants of this place, and has long been noted for her industry, patience, and christian fortitude in all her afflications, which has been numerous. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and died in the full hope of a joyful resurrection. She was buried yesterday in Union cemetery. Rev. C. D. Hilliard officiating.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 05 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.