The Rev. John R. MOORE will preach the funeral of Mrs. CHAMNESS, deceased, at Good Hope church, McNairy county, three miles east of Purdy, on the 3d day of September, 1871. Her friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. Source: Whig & Tribune. 18 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America:
W.S. WISDOM, one of the oldest and most influential citizens of McNairy county, has professed religion, been immersed, and joined the Christian Church. Source: Whig & Tribune. 7 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
The radicals of McNairy county held a meeting in the town of Purdy on the 27th January, and appointed delegates to the coming convention which is to assemble at Nashville on the 22nd. Fielding HURST was called to the chair. The delegates chosen were instructed to vote for BROWNLOW as the
Mrs. KIRK is 90 years of age. She was born in Buford [sic] County, North Carolina, October 3, 1840, but has spent most of her life in McNairy County. Her husband died years ago and for a long while she lived alone, but is now living with her daughter, Mrs.
Site last updated March 19, 2023 @ 9:31 pm