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
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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
McCartt, Rev. Henry A.
REV HENRY A. McCARTT, died Jan. 28, 1921 at the home of his brother-in-law, A. V. Byrd. Survived by wife, two daughters and two sons. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. Served in Civil War in several battles and was captured and placed in Bells Island and came near to starving to death, but God saved him threw starvation and he came out… Continue reading McCartt, Rev. Henry A.
Jones, William Dudley
WILLIAM DUDLEY JONES, (Uncle Dud), passed away, March 22, 1921 in Wartburg, Tenn., at the home of Mrs. Julia Brown, his step-daughter. He was born February 19, 1845 in Roane County, Tenn., but had lived practically all his life in Morgan County. He was 76 years, 1 month and 3 days old at his death. He was married to Mrs. Margaret… Continue reading Jones, William Dudley
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
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
Neighboring Counties on TNGenweb
Our neighboring counties on TNGENWEB Anderson County Campbell County Cumberland County Fentress County Fentress County (another site) Roane County Roane County Heritage Commission Oliver Springs Historical Society, Roane Co Scott County Scott County on Facebook Overton County
Wilson, Lillian Myrtle Brasel
In Memory of Lillian Myrtle Brasel Shannon Wilson 10/16/1899 – 2/13/1997 Final resting place: Sunset Cemetery – Clinton, TN Youngest child of Benjamin and Sarah Brasel. Born and raised in Morgan County, Tennessee Widow of Lee Henderson Shannon (7/10/1897- 4/4/22) Widow of Jack Wilson (1906- 4/27/76) Mother of Robert Lee Shannon, Jr. (1/25/22 – 4/22/78)… Continue reading Wilson, Lillian Myrtle Brasel