Nancy Jane Cromwell Ootendaughter of James A. Cromwell & Mary B. InnisShe married Jacob P. Ooten, the son of Elisha Ooten and Sarah Wright, abt. 1879 in Clinton County, KY Born: May 17, 1857 – Morgan County, TNDied: February 25, 1929 – Morgan County, TNBurial: Shadeland Cemetery, Greenwood Chapel, Glades, Morgan County, TN Children: Lula, Willie, Zora, Alta, Webby,… Continue reading Ooten, Nancy Jane Cromwell
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Forrester Family
JOHN FORRESTER FAMILY wife and children front row: William Bullard Forrester and Elizabeth Gibson Bullard Forrester. back row: l-r- Jennie and Marietta ———— ASHE, Jennie—was born December 8th, 1864 in Claiborne County and died at her home near Burrville, Aug. 18, 1924. She was married to D. M. JACKS in 1882. Of this union there… Continue reading Forrester Family
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
Peters, Absalom Barton
Absalom Barton Peters (1871-1923) Veteran of the Philippine American War 1899-1902 In 1898 when President McKinley called for volunteers to defend their country against Spain, A.B. Peters was one of the first to enlist. Capt. John W. Staples came to Burrville in May, 1898 and Prof. Peters with several other boys readily gave their… Continue reading Peters, Absalom Barton
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
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
First Happenings in Morgan County
FIRST HAPPENINGS IN MORGAN COUNTY A FLYING MACHINE For the first time, perhaps in its history, Wartburg was favored with a visit by an aeroplane Tuesday Morning. The plane landed in Mr. Edd Heidel’s. The gasoline gave out and it had to come to earth. The owner of the machine left Lexington, Ky. early Tuesday… Continue reading First Happenings in Morgan County
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
Marriage Records from Civil War Pension Files
MORGAN COUNTY MARRIAGES FROM CIVIL WAR PENSION RECORDS Morgan County’s Marriage records were destroyed by Confederate troops during the Civil War. However, in many Civil War Pension applications, marriage dates are also included.The marriage dates that appear here are from those pension records on file in the Genealogy Room located in the Archive Building in Wartburg, Tennessee, and… Continue reading Marriage Records from Civil War Pension Files
Stringfield, Nancy
Mrs. Nancy Stringfield b: 2-15-1863, d: 5-28-1966 died at the age of 103 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fred O. Jones of Coalfield, TN She was born in Roane Co., TN. Her husband was John Stringfield. Father, Sam Silvey; mother, Melvina Wright: burial in Piney Cemetery, Oakdale, TN