from the collection of Mark Breen Mark Breen is a retired New York State Trooper. He acquired a 38 caliber Colt Official Police revolver similar to those used by the New York State Police in the 1940’s and 1950’s. After receiving the revolver, he noticed…
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…
Brenda Fiddler still has available for sale copies of all her books, including the 3-volume set of HENDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NEIGHBORS with photos of the general area including Decatur County. She is currently working on a book composed of previously unpublished photographs combined with lots…
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…
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…