Col. J.J. WORSHAM, one of the pioneers of Memphis, and founder of the Worsham House, died at Devall’s Bluff, Arkansas, a few days ago. Source: Whig & Tribune. 7 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Death of Wade Bolton Mr. Wade BOLTON, a well-known and wealthy citizen from the northern part of the county, who was shot by Dr. DICKENS in front of Court Square, on Wednesday morning, 13th instant, expired this morning at seven o’clock, at the residence of F.M. CASH, Esq., on Court
A double tragedy, horrible in its details, was committed at Memphis, Tenn., the murderer and the suicide being Frank BRENISH, and the victim his wife. BRENISH’s wife left him some time ago because of his failure to support her and their two children. BRENISH met his wife on the street
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/>
DIED — WINSTON – At the residence of Capt. C.B. JONES, near Lagrange, Tenn., on the 10th of January, Maj. Edmond WINSTON, in the 69th year of his age. Mobile papers please copy. Source: Memphis Daily Appeal, January 12, 1870
R.M. SPICER, an old citizen of Memphis, died in that city on the 25th. Source: Bolivar Bulletin, March 31, 1866
We regret to learn of the death of the Rev. Robert FRAZIER, which occurred at Memphis on the 17th ultimo. At the time of his death he was engaged in the publication of a religious periodical devoted to the interests of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Many years ago he was
J.W. SPICER, formerly a member of the celebrated ‘Bluff City Grays’ died in Memphis on the 17th. He was but lately married to Miss Hattie BECK, of Grenada, Miss. Source: Bolivar Bulletin, January 27, 1866
Louis HILL, son of I.M. HILL, on Court street, Memphis, accidentally shot another lad named Edward DEDRICK on the 12th inst., while carelessly handling a pistol. No hopes are entertained of the wounded boy’s recovery. The boys are between nine and twelve years of age. Source: Bolivar Bulletin, January 20,
Mr. A. OUTLY, a guest at the Worsham House, Memphis, was garroted in that city one night last week, and robbed of all the money he had on his person. Source: Bolivar Bulletin, January 20, 1866
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