from the research of Jerry McDaniel S. L. Herndon, whose service with the company dates back to July 1899, was recently awarded a 50-year emblem. First employed in the Bridge Dept. with Ace Joslin as Foreman, he transferred to Engine Service in July, 1904, at…
Category: Families
by Roxie Milam Wallace My mother Linnie Britt Milam heard this story from Fleatie Milam Johnson Stanfill, my father’s sister. After marrying Papa, Mother became close friends with his younger sibling, and the two of them shared personal stories, as friends will do. Of course,…
Bible Record of David Walter Stanfield and Mary Taylor Stanfield D. W. Standfield was Borned March 26th 1839 died Sept 14 1915 Mary Stanfield wife of D.W. Stanfield was Borned Nov 18th 1843 Died Jan 28th 1907 John C. Record Borned Dec 5th 1862 John…
from the research of Roxie Milam Wallace There is a legend that perpetuates in my family, passed on by each new generation. Some legends are true; I don’t know if this one is or not, but I like it. It is a rich legacy I’ve…
See the “Wall” family photograph for a picture of Basely H. Graves (1868-1917), he can also be seen in the “Rock Hill School” photo
from the research of Mike Deere JOSEPH REED: HENDERSON COUNTY’S FIRST SETTLER In 1817, Joseph Reed, along with his 2 sons, traveled west from Georgia looking for a new home. It is believed that they traveled along the Tennessee River until they ran across the…
from the research of Mike Deere This is a photograph of the Peter Pearson house. As you can see, the house is about to completely fall in. It was believed to have been built in the mid to late 1800’s.