Agnew, John Sep. 1, 1854 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Madisonville Sons of
Temperance, copy to widow. His death caused by Cholera.
Agnew, John Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: of Madisonville, died of Cholera.
Bain, Susannah Nov. 10, 1854 Athens Post: Died in Monroe County on the 18th Oct. in
her 63'rd yr; Presbyterian; leaves husband and eleven children.
Bayless, Sarah (Mrs.) Sept. 2, 1854 Kingston Gazetteer: At Madisonville on 23rd inst,
aged 99 years and some mons. Was the widow of a revolutionary soldier.
Bayless, Sarah (Mrs.) Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: of Madisonville, aged about 100 years,
togather with a female servant also very aged, died of Cholera.
Bicknell, William F. May 19, 1830 Knoxville Register: On 14th inst in the 20th year of
his age, at his father's in Tellico.
Blair, William S. May 19, 1830 Knoxville Register: On 27 Apr. last in 39th year of his
age, at house of Mrs. Mary Woods, in Garrard Co., Ky., Mr. Balir of Monroe County, Tn. Clerk
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Bank Agent.
Bogle, Joseph L. Feb. 20, 1852 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Hiwassee Section No.
58, Cadets of Temperance, upon death of Brother Joseph L. Boggle... one so youngand
lovely...copy to brothers of deceased.
Browder, Robert Jul 26, 1826 Knoxville Enquirer: At New Orleans, sometime last mo.,
of Philadelphia, Tn.
Brown, Wm. M. Jan. 17, 1862 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Tellico Masonic
Lodge, Madisonville, upon his death, who died in the service of his country at Cumberland Gap,
Dec. 1861.
Bulger, John J. Apr. 29, 1853 Athens Post: Tellico Iron Works, Skeleton found about 7
miles from this place; supposed to be the remains of John J. Bulger, a school theacher formerly
seen around here.
Callaway, Joseph Esq. Nov. 7, 1832 Knoxville Register: On Sunday 28th ult at his own
residence in Monroe County, victim of cholera, aged 53, native of NC. Surveyor General of
Hiwassee District.
Callaway, Nancy (Mrs.) May 4, 1831 Knoxville Register: On 22nd Apr. at her residence
on Tennessee River, Monroe County, of the prevailing epidemic, aged 47, concort of Joseph
Callaway, Esq. husband and four children left to mourn her.
Campbell, ______ Jul. 5, 1854 Loudon Free Press: At Coyatee in Monroe County on
30th ult of Cholera Morbus, infant child of Mr. John and Nancy Campbell.
Cannon, Caroline (Mrs. ) May 14, 1839 Hiwassee Partiot: In vicinity of Madisonville, 17
Apr., Consort of John O. Cannon, Esq. and daughter of Matthew Nelson Esq. of Philadelphia, Tn.
former Treas. of East Tenn.
Cannon, Emily Jane Aug. 22, 1856 Athens Post: Died in Madisonville Aug. 12th,
daughter of Guilford and Jane Cannon, aged 1 yr. 18 days.
Cannon, Guilford newton May 14, 1839 Hiwassee Partiot: On 1'st May, son of John O.
and Caroline Cannon, aged 4 yrs. 10 mons.
Cannon, Mary Ann (Mrs.) May 5, 1839 Hiwassee Patriot: Wife of Mr. Gilford Cannon,
merchant of this place, member of the Presbyterian Church.
Cannon, Mary Trigg (Mrs.) May 13, 1853 Loudon Free Press: At Cannon's store in
Sevier Co. on 1st May, wife of Mr. William H. Cannon and daughter of Col. William Heiskell of
Monroe County.
Cannon, Robert Esq. Jul 19, 1854 Loudon Free Press: At his residents two miles east of
Philadelphia on Friday, an old citizen of this county.
Carey, Mrs. May 28, 1828 Knoxville, Register: On 18th ult at her residence in Monroe
County, Wife of Thomas Carey.
Carmichael, John, Sr. May 20, 1840 Knoxville Register: At his residence at Blair's Ferry,
Tenn. on Tues. 12 May in 61st year of his age.
Chaynie, A. R. Capt. Sep. 20, 1854 Loudon Free Press: The last case of cholera to date
in Madisonville, died about the 13th. J. A. Hare, Esq. of Madisonville informs us that the health of
that place is now good.
Chestnutt, James Aug. 4, 1854 Athens Post: James Chestnutt, a highley esteemed citizen
of Philadelphia, Monroe County., died 31, July.
Cheynie, A. K. Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: of Monroe County who was aged died with
Cholera symptoms.
Clark, A. M. Oct. 28, 1854 Kingston Gazetter: On Thurs. 24 inst at Hiwassee Collage,
he was of Loudon, was a student at the collage.
Clark, N. C. (Mrs.) Mar. 5, 1858 Athens Post: Died at Hiwassee College 23 Feb. consort
of E. P. Clark, formerly of Loudon.
Clark, S. A. Mrs. Aug. 4, 1854 Athens Post: Died in Philadelphia, Monroe County, on
29th inst, Mrs. S. A. Clark, wife of Jas. W. Clark, and daughter of the late Robert Cannon of
Roane Co., in her 24'th year.
Clevelend, Presley Jun. 7, 1861 Athens Post: Died on 31 May in Sweetwater Valley in
83rd year.
Clibourne, Madison Aug. 11, 1854 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Masonic Lodge in
Madisonville, to Madison Clibourne, who died in the West where he was seeking a home for his
family; copy to wife and his family, now smarting under the resent death of a husband and a
beloved daughter.
Cobbs, Richard Jul. 9, 1828 Knoxville Register: At his residence in Monroe County on
27th ult, in the 30th year of his age, native of Albematle Co., Va., left wife and three
children.
Coffin, Hugh M. Dec. 20, 1861 Athens Post: Died on 5th inst at residence of his father,
James A. Coffin, Esq., near Madisonville. Aged 21 on 7 Aug. last.
Coffin, Nancy (Mrs.) Jun. 12, 1857 Athens Post: Died 21st May in her 29th year, wife of
Cornelius W. Coffin of Madisonville and the only daughter of Rev. Dr. McCorkle of Greenville,
Tn.
Cunningham, David Jul. 5, 1861 Athens Post: Died 25 Jun. age near 12 years, in Monroe
County, son of Miles Cunningham, also dec'd.
Cunningham, Miles May 14, 1852 Athens Post: Miles Cunningham died at his residence
in Monroe County on 23rd ult, age 54 yrs. 3 mos. and 9 days; Presbyterian; died intestate.
Cuson, Celia A. (Mrs.) Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: of Madisonville, died of Cholera.
Davis, Jonathan Apr. 25, 1854 Loudon Free Press: In Monroe County on Wed. 19th inst,
in the 72nd year of his age.
Donohoo, Dialtha Aug. 9, 1854 Loudon Free Press: Wife of Charles Donohoo, aged 35
years 5 mons. and 12 days.
Donohoo, Martha A. Dec. 5, 1862 Athens Post: Died at her residence in Monroe County
on 20th ult, in her 35th year, a consort of Henry Donohoo, and only child of S. S. and Dollie
Glenn.
Elder, Emily Theadotia Feb. 26, 1839 Hiwassee Patroit: On Sunday 24th inst, daughter
of A. W. and Susan I. Elder, aged 3 years, 9 mons., 6 days.
Elder, Susan Rebecca Mar. 5, 1839 Hiwassee Partiot: On Tues. 1'st inst, of scarlet fever,
aged 1 yr., 8 mons., 4 days, daughter of A. W. and Susan I. Elder.
Gaines, W. S. June 9, 1854 Athens Post: Resolutions of Eroslethean Society, Hiwassee
College, upon death of W. S. Gaines who died at his father's residence in Monroe Co., Feb. 29,
1854; copy to parents of deceased.
Glass, Hannah (Mrs.) Mar. 30, 1831 Knoxville Register: On 11th inst, consort of Capt.
Jesse Glass, of Monroe county. aged 27 years.
Glass, William, Dr. Sep. 15, 1854 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Masonic Lodge at
Madisonville for Dr. William Glass, who died in vigor of youth, the only support of an already
bereaved mother. His death caused by Cholera.
Glenn, George T. May 23, 1854 Loudon Free Press: On Monday 8th inst at the residence
of his brother-in-law, Henry Donohoo, Ball Play, Monroe County, son of S. Glenn, Esq., in the
25th year of his age, died of brain fracture from fall. Born and raised in Monroe County, leaving
wife, two children, parents, and an only sister.
Haines, Martha Jane (Mrs.) Nov. 23, 1860 Athens Post: Died at Sweetwater on 5th inst,
aged 32; leaves husband and two little children.
Hamilton, Hugh Sep. 7, 1855 Athens Post: Died in Monroe County on 25th inst of flux,
some three weeks before, three of his children died of the same disease within three days of each
other.
Harrison, James Nov. 19, 1857 Knoxville Register: In Monroe County on 26th ult, son
of Isaac and Anna M. Stevens Harrison, after an illness of about seven mons. in the 18th year of
his age.
Haynes, Daniel H. May 16, 1832 Knoxville Register: On 8th inst at Wright's Ferry, a
merchant of Philadelphia, aged about 32, interred at Maryville.
Heiskell, Dorcas Ann Jan. 20, 1854 Athens Post: Died at Sweetwater, of scarlet fever,
Dorcas Ann, youngest daughter of Daniel and Mary W. Heiskell, aged 3 yrs. and 9 mons.
Hicks, Elizabeth (Mrs.) Aug. 2, 1854 Loudon Free Press: Died of cholera on 29th Jul at
Coyatee, Monroe County, wife of Abraham Hicks, second daughter of Elizabeth and John Blair of
Miller's Cove, Blount County, aged 41 years 4 mons. and 24 days. Left husband and eight
children.
Hill, Nannie E. Apr. 24, 1857 Athens Post: Died on 9th inst in Sweetwater, aged 17
yrs.
Humphreys, Eliza L.Jan. 24, 1862 Athens Post: Died at her father's residence near
Madisonville on 15 Jan. in her 25th year; leaves aged parents and brothers and sisters.
Hutcherson, Robert May 25, 1855 Athens Post: Died at his residence on 7th inst, aged
38, died of pulmonary consumption; Methodist; left wife and five children.
Itasca, Margaret Oct. 1, 1858 Athens Post: Died at Hiwassee Collage 29th Sep., only
daughter of Pres. Bruner.
Jones, G. T. Beauregard Jan. 30, 1863 Athens Post: Died at Philadelphia, Tn., on 25 Jan.
aged 1yr. 3 mons. 23 days, son of W. P. and Manilla Jones.
Key, John Rev. Feb. 14, 1854 Loudon Free Press: Two miles north of Madisonville on
Friday the 10th inst, of congestion of the brain, aged about 56 years.
Kimbrough, Elizabeth Apr. 27, 1831 Knoxville Register: On 15 Apr. at residence of
William Kimbrough in Monroe County, his wife.
Lavender, John, Esq. Apr. 10, 1826 Knoxville Register: At his residence in Philadelphia,
Monroe County, Saturday, 1st inst, aged 52 years, left five children.
Lenoir, Samuel Hogg Jun. 13, 1854 Loudon Free Press: At Sweetwater on 19th ult of
scarlet fever, aged 3 yrs., second son of I. T. and M. C. Lenoir.
Leslie, Nancy (Mrs.) Feb. 20, 1857 Athens Post: Died at her residence in Monroe
County, 15th inst in her 53rd yr. she was wife of Thomas Leslie; faithful daughter, wife, sister,
and mother.
Long, Thomas A. H. Nov. 3, 1854 Athens Post: aged 3 yrs. 2 mons. 20 days, son of Mrs.
F. Long died at Hiwassee College on 29th inst of scarlet fever.
Malone, Robert W. Dec. 30, 1853 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Eroslethean
Society of Hiwassee College to brother Robert W. Malone who died at the Cvollege July 14,
1853.
Marshall, Isaac Jul. 25, 1856 Athens Post: Died at his residence in Monroe County in his
24th year.
Mason, Huson Jun. 30, 1840 Hiwassee Partiot: Chancery at Madisonville - Solomon
Stew and Parella Stew VS John Friddle, Mary Friddle, John Huson, Andrew Allen and his son
John Allen, William Huson, Daniel Heiskell, and Angeline, Mason, and Perella Huson, minors,
and children of Thomas Huson, dec'd. Angeline, Mason, and Perella Huson are of Missouri. In
1817 Mason Huson died, testate, leaving widow Mary who has since married John Friddle,
property to be divided when youngest child reaches maturity, son Thomas Huson moved to Mo.
and died.
Mayo, B. H. Rev. Feb. 5, 1845 Knoxville Register: At his residence in Monroe County,
on Fri. 24 ult, in the 52nd year of his age.
McConnell, Mary P. (Mrs.) Feb. 12, 1839 Hiwassee Patriot: On wed. 6th inst, consert of
Mr. Wm. P. McConnell of this place (Monroe County) aged 66 years 6 days, member of
Methodist Episcopal Church.
McCoy, Eliza (Mrs.) Oct. 24, 1827 Knoxville Register: On Oct. 6, wife of Dr.
Cummongs McCoy of New Philadelphia, E. T. aged about 22 yrs. and the Dr. her husband on the
14th of the same mo., aged about 28 yrs. leaving a son less then two yrs. old. Members of
Presbyterian Church.
McCroskey, Lucinda Ann Apr. 10, 1833 Knoxville Register: At Rockville, Monroe
County on 21 inst, consort of John McCroskey.
McCubbins, Anna (Mrs.) Nov. 19, 1857 Knoxville Register: On 4th inst in Monroe
County of Apoplexey, concort of Isaac Stevens in the 59th year of her age.
McDermott, Jane Elizabeth (Mrs.) May 16, 1862 Athens Post: Died on 8th May at her
residence, Tellico Plains.
McGee, Jane May 26, 1825 Knoxville Enquirer: On Thurs. 19 inst at Col. Charles
McClung's, infant daughter of John McGhee, Esq. of Monroe County.
McGhee, B. Esq., Jun 20, 1856 Athens Post: Of Monroe County died at Chattanooga a
few days since, from wonds self-inflected while laboring under a sudden attack of insanity. He
was a man of many good qualities and was generally esteemed.
McGhee, Betsy J. (Mrs.) Apr. 15, 1829 Knoxville Register: On Tues. 7th of this mo., in
Monroe county, aged 27 years, wife of John McGhee, Esq. and daughter of Col. Charles
McClung of this County (Knox.).
McNabb, Wiley B. Mar. 28, 1854 Loudon Free Press: Was found dead in the field where
he was plowing, one or two miles from Balplay, in Monroe County, having been killed by
lightning.
Mentger, John Dec. 5, 1856 Athens Post: Died at Philadelphia, Tn. on 26 Nov. he was of
Middleton, Oh., aged 22 yrs.
Miller, Robert D. Dec. 22, 1854 Athens Post: Died at Tellico Iron Works on the 13th
inst of Typhoid fever, he was aged 22.
Minis, James P. Sep. 15, 1854 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Masonic Lodge at
Madisonville for James P. Minnis, who died in middle age surrounded by a loving companion and
dutiful children. His death caused by Cholera.
Minnis, James P. Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: of Monroe County, died with Cholera
symptoms.
Mosier, Henry Y. May 23, 1854 Loudon Free Press: On Bat Creek in Monroe County on
18th inst, of consumption, aged about 24.
Mowry, John Sep. 15, 1854 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Madisonville, Sons of
Temperance for John Mowry, who died in his youth.
Nelson, Mathew Dec. 11, 1852 Loudon Free Press: Died at his residence in Philadelphia,
Tn. on 1st inst, aged 74 yrs. 1 mo. and 14 days.
Parigon, _______ Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: of Monroe County died of Cholera.
Patton, Jno. E. May 21, 1852 Athens Post: Hiwassee Collage, died 23 Feb. 1852, Jno. E.
Patton at his parents residence in Sweetwater; Resolutions of Eromathesan Society; some years
since he left Hiwassee.
Payne, John Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: Age 17 of Madisonville, died of Cholera.
Peace, James Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: Age 10 of Madisonville, died of Cholera.
Perigen, John Sep. 1, 1854 Athens Post: Tribute of respect for John Perigen, dec'd by
Madisonville Sons of Temperance.
Peter, Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: An aged man of Color in Monroe County died of
Cholera.
Pickel, Jonathan Nov. 18, 1854 Kinston Gazetter: At his residence in Monroe County on
the 20th Sep. after a lingering illness of several mons. in the 66th year of his age.
Pickel, Sarah (Mrs.) May 22, 1857 Athens Post: Died in Sweetwater on May 19th, wife
of John H. Pickel; born 25 Dec. 1823.
Price, Albert C. Dec. 12, 1832 Knoxville Register: Of consumption in Philadelphia, Tenn.
on 28th ult, aged 21 years.
Price, Isaac W. Nov. 28, 1832 Knoxville Register: In Monroe County on 18th inst in the
32nd year of his age, leaving wife and three children.
Roberson, John June 20, 1856 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Madisonville Sons of
Temperance upon his death on the 4th, leaves wife and family.
Roberts, Lizzie M. Mar. 20, 1863 Athens Post: Died on Fork Creek, Monroe County. 14
Feb., aged 9 mons. 5 days, of scarlet fever, daughter of R. C. and Addie Roberts.
Russell, Caroline (Miss) Nov. 7, 1832 Knoxville, Register: At her father's in Monroe
County on 20 Oct.
Simpson, Harrold Jun. 7, 1861 Athens Post: Of Capt. Morelock's co., Col. Vaughn's
Regt., injured in train wreck near New Market, on way to seat of War; dies of injuries.
Smith, Garland Apr. 18, 1854 Loudon Free Press: At his residence in Monroe County on
the 9th inst, in the 34th year of his age, left wife and six small children.
Spillman, N. J. Arp. 8, 1859 Athens Post: died suddenly at his residence at Mt. Vernon in
Monroe County on 4th inst.
Spillman, Newton J. Feb. 27, 1863 Athens Post: Died of diphteria on 13 Feb. aged 3 yrs.
8 mons., youngest son of the late N. J. Spillman and Mary A. Ross, Mt. Vernon, Tn.
Starritt, David Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: Of Monroe County died of Cholera.
Stephens, _______ Oct. 3, 1856 Athens Post: Died at their residence in Monroe County
on 24th Sept., infant son of Dr. W. W. and Fidelia A. Stephens, aged 2 mons. 5 days.
Stephens, Emily (Mrs.) Sep. 22, 1854 Athens Post: of Madisonville, died of
Cholera.
Stephens, H. H., Maj. Jul. 23, 1858 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Bar and Officers
of Monroe County; died at his residence in Loudon, Roane Co., on 19th inst; native of Tenn.;
studied law under the late judge John O. Cannon.
Stephens, Philip Jun. 14, 1861 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Tellico Lodge,
Masons, upon his death. Died at his residence in Monroe County on the ___ day of May 1861;
leaves wife and children.
Swanson, Westley Mar. 9, 1831 Knoxville Register: Lately in Monroe County.
Tipton, Jonathan Col. Nov 26, 1858 Athens Post: aged 82, for last thirty odd years a
citizen of Monroe County; died at his residence on Tenn. River Monday the 8th inst. His father
emigrated to this country when he was quite young from Shenandiah Co., Va. member of the
State legislature for 21 sessions. Leaves large family of children.
Torbitt, James Jun 30, 1840 Hiwassee Partiot: Chancery at Madisonville - Caswell
Torbett, of lawful age, and Marcena, James W., Mahala, Teresa, and Rachel Torbitt, minors by
gdns. Charles Kelso and John Torbitt VS Robert McReynolds, Marvell Duncan, John Hall, John
McGhee, John O. Cannon, Mahala Upton, and William Upton. In 1828 complainants father
James Torbitt died and within a few days their mother alos died. Administration granted in
Monroe County to Robert McReynolds, William S. Blair, and Marvell Duncan. Marvell Duncan
is now a citizen of Georgia. Said Blair afterwards died and respondents Cannon and McGhee
were appointed adms. and respondent Mahala Upton (then Mahala Blair) adminx. of Blair's estate.
James Hall, complainants grandfather, took negro girl with adms. consent and kept her until a
short time before his death when he moved to his son John Hall's.
Turner, Fisher C. May 20, 1840 Knoxville Register: At his boarding house on Fork
Creek, Monroe County, on Monday the 13th Apr., Asst. teacher in Fork Creek Academy, in 31st
year of his age, born and raised in Roane Co.
Upton, James Esq. Feb. 5, 1845 Knoxville Register: On Tues. 14 ult at his residence in
Monroe County, in the 79th year of his age, one of earliest emigrants to Tenn.
Upton, Thomas L. Jan. 6, 1847 Knoxville Register: On Monday 21 Dec. at residence of
his father, Thomas L. Upton of Monroe County, in the 23rd year of his age, native of Blount
County, but his father moved to Monroe County when James H. was quite young.
Weare, E. H. Col. Mar. 26, 1840 Hiwassee Partiot: In Madisonville, Thurs. 19th inst,
Clerk of Circuit Court.
Williams, Mary Jane Victoria Feb. 20, 1840 Hiwassee Partiot: In Madisonville, Friday 1st
inst, infant daughter of William and Sara Ann Williams.
Young, Robert W. Jan. 19, 1855 Athens Post: Tribute of respect by Allegany Lodge No.
114, Masons, Blairsville, Ga., of Oak Bowery Lodge, Ellijay, Ga., and recently from Monroe
County., Tn. far away from a kind parent's home.
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