Wilson Family – 3 Generations

Abanatha Williams Wilson wife of Charles W. Wilson born December 6, 1831, in TN., died June 1, 1902, in Morgan Co., TN. Buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, Union/Joyner TN. Her name reads as follows per headstone: ABBA N. WILSON Lydia Jones daughter of William Alexander Jones and Henrietta (Herrington) Harrington 1st wife of William Worth… Continue reading Wilson Family – 3 Generations

Honeycutt, Eva Wilson Photo Collection

PHOTO COLLECTION OF EVA WILSON HONEYCUTT These photos belonged to my grandmother, Eva Wilson Honeycutt, daughter of Wm. Worth Wilson and Lydia Jones. I don’t know if they are Wilsons, Jones, Duncans, Brasels or Stoneciphers. Any help identifying these folks would be greatly appreciated. Eva Honeycutt on left Eva Wilson, William Wiley Duncan, Artie Duncan… Continue reading Honeycutt, Eva Wilson Photo Collection

1925 Clippings

1925 NOT a complete listing for births for 1925 – these were gleaned from the 1925 newspaper * BIRTHS Mr. & Mrs. Clellie Summers, Boy, William David, 1/7/1925 Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Greer, Boy Mr. & Mrs. S. H. Hambright,, girl, 2/9/1925 * Mr. & Mrs. Ray Chitwood, girl, 2/14/1925 Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie… Continue reading 1925 Clippings

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 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

News – 1917

January, 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Williams are the proud parents of a fine baby girl which came to their home Sunday morning week Ross Williams came in Sunday Morning from Island Ford for a couple days rest. W. M. Shannon and Miss Lilie Duncan were married Wednesday afternoon at the residence of John A. Jones. February,… Continue reading News – 1917

Jones, Madeline Wilson

MADELINE WILSON JONES 1915 – 1973  Madeline Jones taught in Morgan County schools for 31 years.  She is remembered by many for her quiet wisdom and determined spirit.  “Mrs. Madeline,” as she was known to her students, was born November 5, 1915 — the second daughter of Sarah Melvina Jones Wilson (1888-1916) and Jesse Monroe Wilson (1890-1975). … Continue reading Jones, Madeline Wilson

NEWS CLIPPINGS – 1916

NEWS CLIPPINGS – 1916>  Central High School Honor Roll First Grade:         Iva Levan, Henry Heidel Second Grade:    Jessie Cooper Third Grade:        Ella Crenshaw, Labon Summer, Mary Summer Iva Redmon Fourth Grade:      Elsia Moates Fifth Grade:         Lorene Davis, Nellie Hall, Parlia Henry Seventh Grade:    Merida Byrd, Dixie Davis, Charley Newberry, Madge… Continue reading NEWS CLIPPINGS – 1916

Deer Lodge News-1910

DEER LODGE NEWS – EXCERPTS – 1910  The Deer Lodge News was a small newspaper which began publication in 1908.   THE DEER LODGE NEWS, MARCH 10, 1910 Plowing, sowing oats, planting potatoes, and making garden is the order of the day with the farmers. Richard Pittman of Burrville was in out town yesterday and… Continue reading Deer Lodge News-1910