SMITH, Junius Stoddard—was born in Marion Township, Livingston County, Michigan on May 30, 1843 and passed away Sept. 18, 1924, aged 81 years and four months, at his home in Burrville, Tenn., where he has resided for the past 41 years. At the age of 18 he enlisted in Co. H. 22nd Mich. Volunteer Infantry… Continue reading Smith, Junius Stoddard
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Pettit, John Bell
John Bell Pettit b 9/10/1846-d 9/11/1924 Civil War veteran, enlisted in the Union Army at Knoxville, 8/20/1863 honorably discharged 8/6/1865, husband of Nancy Summer, m: 11/28/1873 ,2nd marriage, Mrs. Malinda Honeycutt “PETTIT:John Bell”, a Civil War veteran aged 78 years, died suddenly at his home here Thursday morning. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. [Morgan… Continue reading Pettit, John Bell
News – 1923
1923 – OBITUARIES & MARRIAGES – Excerpts from the Morgan County Press ATKISSON, STEPHEN, died Aug 19, 1922?. Born Jan. 20, 1895. “A few hours before his death he was heard to say “Praise the Lord.” He told his brother that he was gone to Heaven. [Morgan County Press dated 9/1/1923] AYTES, SARAH BRANSTETTER, died 1/18/1923. She was… Continue reading News – 1923
News-1922
1922 BIRTHS Mr. & Mrs. Abner Ryon, a boy, week of Jan. 27, 1922 Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Pierce, a boy, Jan 30, 1922 Mr. & Mrs. F. G. Bonham, a girl, Jan 13, 1922 Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Scott, a boy, Jan 6, 1922 Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Hutchison, a girl,… Continue reading News-1922
Grant, Thomas V.
THOMAS V. GRANT, formerly of Morgan Co and Rockwood died 11/12/1922. He was born ll/3/1842 in Asheville, N.C. and was a Civil War Veteran. He married Mrs. Susannah Swagerty on 9/1/1889. Children; Thomas F. & William J., Mrs. Pollie M. Hail,Mrs. E.J. McKeethan. Burial in Pine Orchard Cemetery. “GRANT:Thomas V.”, Thomas V. —was born at… Continue reading Grant, Thomas V.
Babcock, George Washington
BABCOCK:George W.”, George W. —Once more the Scythe of time has cut the brittle thread of life, another soul has been launched into Eternity, another brother and an excellent companion has been called home on the 17th day of March, 1922, at the home of his son, C. E. BABCOCK. “BABCOCK:George Washington”, at the age… Continue reading Babcock, George Washington
News – 1921
1921 Jan. 1921 Supt. JUSTUS had this week, the announcement of the marriage of Supt. B. F. EVANS of Coalfield Schools to Miss NELSON of Clinton. Jan. 14, 1921: Mrs. Edward FREELS has moved to our town for the purpose of sending his children to school. F. T. Saffell, tax assessor of Lancing, was in town Thursday… Continue reading News – 1921
News-1920
1920 Marriages, Births, a few Obituaries Most of these do not have marriage dates. Some were listed as Marriage Licenses. Harvel Neil and Julia Daily, 12/17/1919 Marian Jones and Maud Collins Merrell Redman and Anna Bardill * Sam Hobb and Gladys Murray Cullum Adkins and Etta Hall James M. Freels and Myrtle Garrett * Sam… Continue reading News-1920
News – 1919
News Clips – 1919 SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The press will be thankful for items for this department, either by telephone, mail or in person. Telephone No. 24. Mr. T. WEIDEMAN expects to leave for Hot Springs, Ark., after the fair to take the baths there. Edison MELTON has been discharged from the Army and has returned home.… Continue reading News – 1919
News clippings, 1918
News Clippings – 1918 MARRIAGE LICENSES – Issued week ending March 9, 1918 A. H. Portwood to Minnie Wood J. D. Jones to Carrie Harrl Hugh Carr to Ethel Presswood Chas. Hown to Louvrnia Sims Harry Hammonds to Cassie Sexton Maynard Bishop to Ruth Hartley Elbert Goad to Laura Innis _______________ Issued week of March 16,… Continue reading News clippings, 1918