Married in Purdy, Tenn. on the 20th December 1866, by the Rev. W. C. GRAY, at the residence of the bride’s father Mr. Robert LOCK to Mrs. E. E. MCWHERTER.
Look to Your Contracts
Farmers and others employing freedmen for the present year should not fail to have the proper papers filed in the office of the Agent of the Freedmen’s Bureau, as the same laws are now in force that contracts were made under in 1866, and all those persons who fail to comply with the regulations, and who assume the responsibility of employing negroes without having the contract duly witnessed in the office the Agent, will most assuredly render themselves liable to a fine of no inconsiderable amount. Parties interested are hereby notified that the Agent for this county, John D. USSERY, Esq., is ready, either in person, or by proxy, at his office, in Bolivar, to discharge the responsibilities resting upon him. Look to your contracts, and save trouble in the future.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 05 Jan. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The following is a list of marriage licenses issued from the County Court Clerk’s office from 1st August, 1866 to 1st January, 1867.
George STANBACK and Albertine JOHNSON
C. M. BROWN and Mary Ann COX
John W. MAYES and Sarah A. JOHNSON
D. C. ELKINS and Sarah EVANS
J. M. C. DAVIS and F. C. C. ROSE
Robert N. MITCHELL and Nancy Ann CRAWFORD
A. B. HARDAWAY and Alice MOORE
A. S. MARTIN and Mary E. HILL
Samuel MANNING and Janette RICHMOND
Thomas GILLIAM and M. E. DAVIS
William LAX and Mary Ann GREEN
J. W. WEBSTER and Mary V. POWELL
William DAVIS and Mollie KING
J. T. FORTUNE and Nancy A. GALLOWAY
Daniel WHITMORE and Abby WHITMORE
J. F. HULL and Sarah J. WOODS
Thomas BOWDER and Nancy SCOTT
J. M. HENSLEY and A. F. THOMPSON
A. J. CRISP and Sarah J. MACON
J. J. CASEY and E. J. THOMPSON
C. W. DEMING and H. E. RUFFIN
W. D. WELLS and Mary WILLIAMS
L. BLASS and Sallie PREWITT
W. T. KNIGHT and E. C. KNIGHT
Frederick MILLS and MOLLIE HARRISON
W. D. MAULDIN and Jennie W. HINES
Henry CRAWFORD and Susan TERRY
James R. MCWHARTON and Margaret C. LOONEY
C. M. COOPER and Frances L. DISHOUGH
T. J. RICHARDSON and Rachael A. PREWITT
Andrew M. DAVIS and Louisa A. CANDALESS
Joseph H. YOUNG and Nancy L. TAYLOR
Ephraim HIGGINS and Nancy E. WILSON
William E. DURLEY and Madora O. CONRAD
Rufus A. BEAN and Annie P. MOORE
J. M. FOLLIS and Mary E. JENKINS
Thomas J. COOPER and Margaret A. PATTERSON
Benjamin F. PIRTLE and Frances L. COSBY
John W. SULLIVAN and Milley BROOKS
J. A. HOUSE and Mary E. HINES
J. T. COLE and Rutha Z. CASEY
Robert L. WALKER and Mary B. UNTHANK
B. T. PUGH and L. A. J. BRYANT
J. C. YARBROUGH and Sarah E. TATE
H. C. SKINNER and R. J. RICHARDSON
John C. HUNT and Ann E. MCLARTY
W. N. SHIVE and M. C. WILLIAMS
M. T. MAYES and M. M. JOHNSON
Joseph GIBSON and Mollie E. WALKER
J. M. JOHNSON and Martha E. ANDERSON
W. F. TIPLER and Martah R. JANES
Bradley POLK and Mary E. LOWERY
Henry M. PARKER and Lucretia BATY
Albert C. BROWN and Mary E. KERR
Charles LELLARD and Mollie MCDONALD
James ROSE and Nancy FORTNER
D. E. DURRETT and Mary E. WALTON
N. R. LITNER and Nannie C. KELLER
B. M. HULLUM and Sallie L. SCOTT
George W. PREWITT and Nannie V. NOONER
James H. DUNCAN and Rebecca L. BAILEY
B. C. BRITTON and Amanda BERRIER
James A. JACKSON and Juda REYNOLDS
Samuel GRIZZLE and Sarah Ann MCGEE
A. J. NAILER and E. J. SAVAGE
E. C. STEWART and B. A. DICKSON
James A. SEXTON and Betsy FUTRELL
Thomas J. DUNN and Mary Ann WRIGHT
Joes S. HILL and Mary F. PRIEST
John A. HAMMONS and Mary J. SEXTON
William N. ESTIS and Sallie A. CULBERSON
R. H. KIRKLAND and M. J. NEELY
R. T. WARE and Frances A. SAVAGE
W. S. KIRKPATRICK and Irene C. HULL
J. R. JONES and M. E. SASSER
William COLE and Mary Ann MILLS
William J. BLAIR and Mary E. STEWART
W. H. SCOTT and Harriett HOWARD
Alexander F. YOPP and Paralee YOAKUM
Jacob STEPHENS and Elizabeth HUDSON
J. C. LOFLAND and S. L. BROWN
James WEST and Amanda RAGSDALE
J. M. IRBY and Mary J. ESSARY
William S. ESTIS and Margaret CULBERSON
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 05 Jan. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
On last Monday night and the Wednesday night following, the young ladies of Bolivar, assisted by several gentlemen, gave at the
Female Academy for the benefit of the Monumental society, most pleasing and entertaining exhibitions of beauty and art. On the
evenings mentioned above good audiences greeted the fair debutants, and, save the rudeness of a few thoughtless boys, all went as
“merry as a marriage belle.’ We learn that over one hundred dollars was made clear of expenses, and that the amount has been placed in the hands of the secretary of the Monumental society.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 29 Dec. 1866, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Bear in mind that J. B. Harris, clerk and master of our county court, sells, at the court house door today, a large amount of valuable
land, most of which lies immediately west of town, and is admirably situated for residence lots. All those who desire to secure a home
near the thriving town of Bolivar should attend the sale. The lots will be sold for 1/3 cash, balance in one and two years.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 29 Dec. 1866, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The following is a list of the officers of Clinton Lodge No. 54 for the ensuing year: L. B. Adams, W.M.; J. C. Fleming, S.W.; W. C. Gray, J.W.; W. S. Brooks, Secretary; John H. Bills, Treasurer; J. M. Richardson, I.D.; Isaac Baker, J.D.; John R. Bynum and John King, Stewarts; John T. Graham, Tyler. Thursday morning the doors of the lodge were opened to the public, and many persons were present to witness the installation of the officers named above.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 29 Dec. 1866, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Amusements
We understand that arrangements have been made for the construction of a “Christmas Tree” on Monday evening, the 24th, at the Female Academy, where all who wish to make their friends feel happy by contributing to the “Tree” will have an opportunity of doing so. It is understood that a dance will close the program. On Wednesday evening, the 26th, the grand ‘Tableaux vivants’, gotten up by the young ladies and gentlemen of Bolivar, will take place in the large school Hall of the Female Academy. Some of our best musicians among the young ladies, have kindly consented to intersperse the scenes with music. The proceeds of this entertainment is to be given to the Monumental Society of Hardeman county. We hope to see every man and woman who wishes to pay a slight tribute to the memory of the fallen heroes of Hardeman county present on this occasion.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 22 Dec. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The following inventory was created in 1824 at the death of Willie JONES.
Source: Wills & Inventories of Hardeman County, 1823-1838. Nashville, Tenn: Historical Records Survey, 1942. Microfilm records available online at FamilySearch as part of the Tennessee, Probate Court Books, 1795-1927 collection. Please note: there may be errors in the transcription.
Last Thursday afternoon the freight train going east collided, two miles and a half east of Corinth, with the train going west. The trains were at full speed and owing to a curve in the road were each concealed from the other until too close together to materially check their speed. Both trains were said to be on a down grade and came together with a fearful shock; the rear cars crushing in upon those in front, which were shivered to pieces. Nine men were killed and burned up in the wreck, which caught fire from the engines. The following are all the names of the deceased we have learned. William HORAEY, Samuel ROBINSON, William TUCKER, conductor SLATEN was caught between two cars, and exhibited most extraordinary heroism and self possession. He was so firmly held by the timbers of the cards that he could not be extricated by the passengers, and while in this situation, suffering from injuries which afterwards proved fatal, with the fire steadily approaching, gave directions to flag an expected train, and instructed those about him how to uncouple the cars and pull them off with the approaching engine. At the time of the collision, he had received a $100 bill for which he had not given the passenger the change, and for whom he inquired and returned the bill. He died last night.
Mr. MCALISTER, the agent at this place, made every effort in his power to extend relief to the sufferers, but he had no spare engine, and could not accomplish much. He, however, did all that could be done with the means at his command.
From our information, we are not prepared to say, who is to blame for this terrible catastrophe. The passenger train was behind time, and dispatched the conductor of the freight at this place, that he would be here at 5 o’clock, but did not arrive. The conductor of the freight waited the required length of time, and claimed the road according to rule, with the result as above stated. (Corinth News, 1st)
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 Dec. 1866, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.




