DOWDY, George W. (02 Dec 1918)

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Obituary George W. Dowdy

George W. Dowdy, a highly respected citizen of Saulsbury, died of paralysis Monday, Dec. 2, 1918. Mr. Dowdy was born near Saulsbury, August 30, 1842. When 19 years of age, he entered the Confederate service in Company K of the 154th Regiment Infantry. At Murfreesboro he was wounded in the head. He served gallantly and faithfully during the four years and was honorably paroled at Gainesville, Ala. After the surrender he returned home and engaged as a salesman and in 1872 he and the late F. M. Cargile formed a partnership in the mercantile business which continued successfully for many years. At the time of his death he was engaged in merchandising. In May, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Sallie E. Whitlow, who with several children survive. For 40 years Mr. Dowdy was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Saulsbury. His remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery, five of his sons acting as pall-bearers. Dr. G. M. Savage conducted the funeral and his remarks concerning his departed friend were most impressive and beautiful.

(b: 30 Aug 1842, d: 2 Dec 1918)

 Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

SMALLEY, Ida D. (1918)

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Obituary Ida D. Smalley

SAULSBURY, Tenn., April 28, Mrs. I. E. Smalley passed away at the age of 46 years. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galloway, one of the best families of this community. She was married to I. E. Smalley, Dec. 26, 18895. To this union were given eight children, all of whom with their father, the mother, farther, one sister and three brothers of the deceased survive her.

(b: 1871, d: 1918)

 Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

CROFFORD, John Alexander (06 Apr 1925)

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Obituary John A. Crofford

GRAY VETERAN LAID TO REST

John Crofford Fought in Forrest’s Regiment

Funeral services for John Alexander Crofford, 78 were held at the residence, 201 East Street at 3 o’clock this afternoon, the Rev. Dr. T. W. Lewis, pastor of Madison Heights Methodist church, officiating. He was buried in Elmwood cemetery with all honors due a Confederate Veteran

Mr. Crofford died at his home late Sunday afternoon, following an illness of several weeks. His death was due to complications that developed from the flu. On Dec. 4, he injured an eye when a small piece of plaster flew into it off some kindling wood he was chopping. An infection set in which resulted in the removal of the eye. Following this he developed the flu and later was vaccinated against smallpox. It was then that his general condition gradually grew worse.

He had lived in Memphis about 40 years. He enlisted in Company D, McDonald’s battalion of Forrest’s Regiment, and fought in several of the biggest battles of the Civil War, among them being Chickamauga. After that he was transferred to Gen. Joe Wheeler’s cavalry and campaigned in East Tennessee, being transferred back to Gen. Forrest, and at the battle of Okolona, Miss., he captured a Federal flag during the charge of cavalry. He was wounded at Columbia, Tenn., in 1864.

Fifty years ago he married Miss Kate Hill, daughter of Dr. Lafayette Hill, one of the early settlers of Tipton county. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Robert T. Crofford, of Memphis; W. Harry Crofford, of New York, and Bennett H. Crofford, of Chicago.

(b: 21 Jun 1846, d: 6 Apr 1925)

 Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

 

JACOBS, E. W. (08 Aug 1918)

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Obituary E. W. Jacobs

End Comes to a Brave Veteran

The subject of this sketch, E. W. Jacobs, was born Nov. 24, 1841, died August 8, 1918, aged 76 years, 8 months and 14 days. He volunteered in the Middleton Tigers in 1861. Only one member of that company survives, John Bizzell, of Tipton County Later he joined Company A of the 14th Tennessee Regiment (cavalry) under General Forrest. He was elected Lieutenant of his company. He was captured at Maj. Sauls’ near Saulsbury by Col. Hurst after he had emptied his pistol. The last shot entered the barrel of Col. Hurst’s pistol. The late Dr. T. E. Moore told the writer that he picked some of the pieces of the lead out of the face of Col. Hurst. Hurst’s men wanted to kill Lieutenant Jacobs, but Col. Hurst told them they should not take the life of a man so brave as Lieutenant Jacobs. He was sent to the Irvin Block prison in Memphis, where he remained until he bribed the guards by giving them his last penny. His comrades tried to prevent him from making the attempt to escape, thinking that he would be killed, but he told them that he would go or die, and that he never intended to be captured again. Memphis at that time was filled with Yankees. He succeeded in getting through all of the picket lines but one by daybreak. He sought cover under a brush pile and remained throughout the day. Dogs were rabbit hunting near his hiding place, and he was uneasy for fear of discovery, but fortunately they passed him by. After dark he slipped through the lines and traveled all night, through briars, sloughs, fields and tickets, all of the next day and night, without a mouthful to eat. The following morning he arrived in the neighborhood of Van Buren and was given food. He at once returned to his company. He was severely wounded in 1864 at Yazoo City, Miss. The wound never completely healed.

He suffered over seven months, but bore it patiently to the end. No braver soldier lived than Lieutenant Jacobs. He professed faith in Christ last April and expressed himself several times as ready to die. He leaves a wife, three children, one grandchild and several relatives. Cheer up, and let us live so as to meet him above.

His Nephew

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McCLARTY, D. W. (26 Feb 1947)

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Obituary D. W. McClarty

Services Today At Grand Junction For Retired Farmer

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn., Feb. 26 (1947) – Services for D. W. McClarty, who died at his home Wednesday morning, will be held at the Methodist Church here at 3 p.m. Thursday. The pastor, the Rev. R. A. Bivens will be assisted by a former pastor, the Rev. G. T. Sellers, and Rev. A. E. Holt, pastor of the Methodist Church in Bolivar.

Mr. McClarty, a retired farmer, was 77. He had lived most of this life in this community, and at the time of his death was living in the home of his father built in 1887. Besides his wife, Mrs. Lillie B. McClarty,  he leaves a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. Prewitt of Bolivar

(b: 28 Jul 1869, d: 26 Feb 1947)

 Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

 

STROUP, Willie T. Brown (25 Dec 1891)

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Obituary Willie T. Brown Stroup

Departed this life, at her residence in Benton County, Miss., about 5 miles north of Ashland, on Dec. 25th, 1891, Mrs. Willie T. Stroup (nee Miss Willie T. Brown), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brown.

She was born near Grand Junction, Tenn., March 27th, 1864, hence was 27 years, 8 months and 28 days old when she died of pneumonia. Her father was killed in the army when she was very young, leaving her mother with 5 children, 2 of whom have outstripped her and gone before.

Her mother having married Mr. N. B. Hix, she was moved to this county at the age of 17 years. She was married to Mr. D. M. Stroup, Dec. 11th 1884. When quite young she made a profession of hope in Christ, although she never attached herself to any church, she was a true and conscientious Christian. She was a fond and loving daughter, a trusting, affectionate and devoted wife, a patient and watchful mother, a confiding, earnest and true friend thus she has wound up the measures of her days and sweetly sleeps in Jesus. The evening before she died she told her husband she was perfectly willing and ready to die, and told him how she wanted him to raise her little children. She asked those around her bedside to sing ‘There is rest for the weary’.

She leaves a husband and three little children, besides many relatives and friends to mourn her loss, but we have no doubt our loss is her gain. We would say to the bereaved husband, weep not as those who have no hope. We know your loss is great I this world of trials, and your path will be sad and lonely, but the Lord who afflicteth is able to relieve, if we put our trust in Him. I know we sometime find it hard to say, “Thy will be done.” We pray that the bereaved husband may have grace to overcome his trials and to raise his little children to meet their mother beyond this veil of tears, that they may be one unbroken family, where sorrow and parting are no more.

Farwell, dear Willie, thou are gone,

The voice we loved is still;

A place is vacant in our homes

Which time can never fill.

But we should no count her absence loss

She’s only gone before;

And may we each prepare to join

Her on that blissful shore.

Nannie

Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

 

SUTTON, J. S.

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Obituary J. S Sutton

Mr. J. S. Sutton died Wednesday morning at his home in Grand Junction from enlargement of the appendix, caused by the kick of a gun. Deceased was 49 years of age and leaves a widow and three children. He had been a resident of Grand Junction all of his life and was held in high esteem.

Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

FARNED, Rufus (15 Aug 1896)

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Obituary Rufus Farned

Rufus Farned – our brother was born March 5th, 1876, and died August 15th, 1896, after a few days illness at the home of his foster parents, J. H. and Valera Cox, who took him as their own when by five years old and brought him up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He professed religion two years ago and joined Saulsbury Baptist Church and lived a consistent member till death; he was also a member of the Sunday school.

RESOLVED, That the church and Sunday school tender our sincere sympathy to the sorrowing sisters, brothers, aged grandmother and foster parents. They should sorrow not as those who have not hope, for he has gone to the home of the Savior where there’s everlasting joy. May this sad bereavement cause us that are left to be more diligent about our Father’s business, so that when we are called we will be ready.

Mrs. Mattie Aldridge

Mrs. Emma Moran

Mrs. S. E. Dowdy

Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

WILSON, Ida C. (02 Oct 1897)

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Obituary Ida C. Wilson

Mrs. Ida C. Wilson died in Bolivar, Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 2, 1897 of consumption. Her remains were buried Sunday afternoon in Union Cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing friends attended the funeral. Mrs. Wilson was the only daughter of Mr. W. W. and Mrs. Fannie J. McCarley, and was born in Bolivar in 1859. She was married in 1889 to Mr. C. C. Wilson, of Saulsbury, who died in 1885. Two children survive her. Four years ago, Mrs. Wilson moved to Texas in search of health and remained there two years. The climate did not prove beneficial and she returned to Jackson, where her mother and brother resided. In June last the family moved to Bolivar, her old home. Mrs. Wilson was a cultured, Christian lady, greatly beloved and her death is deeply regretted.

Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

CHEAIRS, Edith

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Obituary Edith Cheairs

Miss Edith Cheairs, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wright, of Saulsbury, Tenn., died at the home of Mrs. J. W. Latting, 67 North Cleveland Avenue, yesterday morning at 7:40 o’clock, after a week’s illness with pneumonia. Miss Cheairs was 16 years old and had been attending the Misses Thomas School in this city for the past three years. She was gifted and bright and was a universal favorite among her classmates at school. She was attended during her illness by her uncle and aunt and adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wright, of Saulsbury, Tenn.,

Commerical Appeal of 17th

Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

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