Smith, Junius Stoddard

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

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.

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