from the research of Joey Chessor James William Chessor was a pioneer who moved to Hickman County around 1810. In 1873, he recorded in Hickman County the account below about the death of Colonel James Henderson for whom Henderson Co. was named. An image of…
Category: Yesterday’s
Pictures of the graduating classes of Scotts Hill High School that were severely damaged by water a few years ago when the roof of the new high school was damaged in a storm. A group of alumni have raised funds to have the photographs professionally…
Tennessee General Assembly 1796-1969 (Preliminary No. 12) Henderson County Anderson, Jackson (1832-1910) Andrews, Cullen (?-?) Austin, Lou Sanders (1885-1950) Bailey, Edward (1919-) Barry, William Logan (1926-) Bradbury, Hezekiah (1800-1857) Brown, Henry Hill (1793-1847) Buck, Adrian O’Dell (1914-) Bullock, Micajah (c. 1807-1872) Cochran, James Lindsey (1847-1927)…
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…
West Tennessee Unionists in Andersonville Prison by Peggy Scott Holley. THE 7TH TENNESSEE CAVALRY USA Peggy Scott Holley has transcribed military records of the 7th Tenn (seven rolls of microfilm) on this web site. She has the roster and other information related to the 7th…
Field & Staff Hawkins, Isaac R. Lt. Col. McCall, Joseph W.A. Surg. McCracker, Joseph Private Rowe, John M. Hosp. Stwd. Smith, Thomas A. Capt., Maj. Travis, Frank Lt. Sgt. Unknown Company Cowell, James F. Private Cracken, Joseph M. Private Doty, James Private Duke, J. P.…
from Douglas, Shelia, Descendants of Thomas and Louisa Evans, 1992.] MUSTER-IN ROLL of Captain A. N. Hays, Company C, 7th Union Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers commanded by Colonel Isaac Hawkins called into the service of the United States by The President from the Fifth day of…
The Most Perfect Day by Roxie Milam Wallace and Jeff Wallace The blue sky was faultless, and the air crystalline—the most perfect First Sunday in June Decoration Day anyone could remember. The old man, Palestine Mountain, sat content, robed in the verdant splendor of cottonwood…