The Hon. James H. THOMAS, of Columbia, died at the residence of his son, A. S. THOMAS, in Fayetteville, Aug. 4th. He was in Congress in 1846-48-59, and served in the Provisional Congress of the Confederacy. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Source: Weekly Herald (Cleveland, TN); 18
The State Senate When the legislature meets, on the first Monday in October, the Senate, although, when full, consisting of twenty-five members, will be organized with only twenty-three members – two death having occurred among the members elect to that body, since the election. Col. Thos. H. PEEBLES, Senator elect
MARRIED — In Maury County, Mr. Jas. A. ROSE and Miss Eliza T. CARTER. Source: Fayetteville Observer (Fayetteville, TN); 8 April 1852. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Committed to the jail of Lincoln County, on Wednesday, 7th inst., a negro man named Frank. He is of black color, is about twenty five years of age, about five feet four or five inches high, is heavy built, does not speak plain, has whiskers, had on a short cassinet
Mr. John BAIRD, a prominent citizen of Columbia, died on Sunday last, after a long illness. Source: Whig & Tribune. 7 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
A Beautiful Tribute to a Noble Woman A good obituary is a very rare thing, among the multitudinous attempts, even when the life of the subject of the memoir has furnished the pen with facts as beautiful as the thoughts of angels. The following obituary we copy from the Nashville Banner.
The kitchen of Major Thos. A. LEFTWICK, on Bear Creek, was discovered on fire last monday night. The kitchen was destroyed, and fears were entertained at one time that the dwelling would also be consumed, but it was saved. Maj. L’s kitchen was burnt up about a year ago, which
We regret to learn that Mr. George C. DIXON, of this county, was severely hurt last Sunday by a mule, which fell down on one of his legs and broke it. The Columbia herald. (Columbia, Tenn.), 20 Aug. 1869. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033386/1869-08-20/ed-1/seq-3/>
About two weeks ago a fine mule was killed by lightening on the farm of Mr. D.B. GOODLOE, near Mt. Pleasant. The mule belonged to a Mr. CASH, of Memphis, and was worth about $200. The Columbia herald. (Columbia, Tenn.), 20 Aug. 1869. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033386/1869-08-20/ed-1/seq-3/>
Columbia Notes — A very sad death was that of Mrs. Ella Hill MORROW, which occurred at the residence of her father, Mr. Rutledge HILL, January 2. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral at Salem Presbyterian Church, of which she was a consistent member. Services were
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