BRIDGES, W. – (d. 1871)
W. BRIDGES, an old and much esteemed citizen of Bedford county, died suddenly, August 25th. Source: Whig & Tribune. 9 September 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
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Marriages (January 14, 1851)
Married: On the 24th ult. By Esq. Downing, Mr. Milton Halloway of Alabama to Miss Amanda Randolph of this County. Arthur Washburg to Mary G. Hodge Austin Eslick to Martha J. George John A. Norwood to Elizabeth Inman Dr. J.H. Jones to Frances E. Smith Jas. H. Harrison of Bedford
COLDWELL, Thomas H. and GOSLING, Sarah E. (m. 1851)
Married in the city of Cincinnati, on Wednesday 7th inst., by Rev. THOS. WALKER, THOMAS H. COLDWELL, Esq., (P.G.W.A. of the G. Division, S of T.,) of Shelbyville, Ten., and Miss SARAH E., youngest daughter of LEE GOSLING, Esq., of Bedford county. Source: Fayetteville Observer (Fayetteville, TN); 20 May 1851. Available online
WHEELER, Jos. M. – (d. 1871)
Jos. M. WHEELER, who lived near Unionville, Bedford county, committed suicide by hanging in a thicket near his dwelling last week, while his family were gone to church. He belonged to the Northern Methodist church. Source: Whig & Tribune. 7 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Prisoners Escape from County Jail (1866)
We learn from the Shelbyville American Union of the 14th, that five prisoners were confined in the county jail at that place for various offenses, made their escape on last Sunday night one week ago. Three of them are notorious horse thieves and answer to the names of MCDANIEL, MCFARLAND
HORSLEY, Catharine (d. 1869)
Obituary. – Mrs. Catharine HORSELY was born in Bertie County, North Carolina, 1805, moved to Bedford County, Tenn., in 1821, and was married to Rev. William HORSELY, dec’d in 1823. They removed to Maury County about the year 1826, where she resided until her death, which took place July 19th,
Daily Pardon Budget (1899)
Daily Pardon Budget Clemency Includes Respite for Condemned Whaley Murderers Nashville, Dec. 31 – (Special) – Gov. TAYLOR today commuted to twenty years the life sentence upon Benier RICHARDSON of Wilson county, in 1885, for murder, on the ground that doubt has arisen as to his guilt. John BUCKINGHAM of
Wm. H. WISENER Jr. Shoots Express Agent (1871)
Wm. H. WISENER Jr., of Shelbyville, some months since had a difficulty with an Express Agent name STAHLMAN, at Shelbyville, and shot him several times with a revolver. He has just had his trial at Shelbyville, and been sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. He asks for Executive pardon,
Giles County Assessment (1875)
The Pulaski Citien says: The assessment for Giles county for 1874 was $72,139.27, and our collector, W.G. LEWIS, has collected and paid over $63,646.79. Thus by a mathematical calculation it will be seen that Mr. LEWIS has collected and paid over 88 1/2 cents in the dollar, while the Bedford