Howe, Ross H.

This picture was taken in Morgan County c.1910-1912. It says Rossie with Miss. Coles’ school group. Rossie is Ross H. Howe s/o Thomas C. and Alice F. Robinson Howe He is the second boy from the left sitting on the grass in front. I assume Miss. Cole is the teacher top left, standing. ~ ~… Continue reading Howe, Ross H.

Union Cemetery, Kelly, Jones, Stonecipher & related families

Union Cemetery: Most of the Children (& their spouses) of Daniel Martin Kelly & Mary Jane Jones Rachel A Kelly & Calvin Joyner James B. Kelly & Barbara Robinson W. C. (William Church) Kelly & Martha A. Wilson Samuel W. Kelly & Julia Ann Stonecipher DANIEL MARTIN KELLY  (son of James Martin & Malinda) born… Continue reading Union Cemetery, Kelly, Jones, Stonecipher & related families

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

Newspaper Bits & Pieces, 1875-2004

NEWSPAPER BIT AND PIECES    1875——2005 1875 THE GALLOWS  Nashville, Tenn., Aug 13, A Knoxville Tenn., special to the Banner says: At an early hour crowds poured in from the country to witness the execution of John Webb. The streets near the jail, were thronged with an immense crowd. It was with difficulty that the guards could… Continue reading Newspaper Bits & Pieces, 1875-2004

Communities of the Past

COMMUNITIES OF THE PAST BINGHAM’S CHAPEL     Bingham’s chapel was located about 2 1/2 miles west of Oakdale on what is now known as the Snow Hill Road area. Several families lived in this community. These families included the Whaleys, Engerts, Binghams, Snows, Robinson, Cromwell, Fairchilds and  more. There was a building used as a church… Continue reading Communities of the Past

2ND TENNESEE INFANTRY REGIMENT – COMPANY B

2ND TENNESEE INFANTRY REGIMENT – COMPANY B  Company B was enrolled at Montgomery, Morgan County, Tennessee August 6, 1861 by James M. Melton and Mitchell R. Millsaps.  The men were from Morgan and Fentress counties.  Mustered in at CampDick Robinson, Ky., August 20, 1861.  Mustered out at Knoxville,October 6, 1864.  Mitchell R. Millsaps was Captain. ASHLEY, Josiah… Continue reading 2ND TENNESEE INFANTRY REGIMENT – COMPANY B