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Some December, 1916, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 31, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 31, 2021

transcribed by Tami Ramsey The Golden Age February 23, 1916 Former Overton Countian Dead The news of the death of Lakin CARLOCK reached here Sunday. He died suddenly at his home near Cookeville Friday. Sometime during the afternoon a man … Continue reading →

Posted in Cemetery & Burial Records, Local History & Information, Newspapers and Periodicals

Family Histories in the Overton County Library circa 2000

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

This list was compiled by Tami Ramsey and Harold Keisling in the year 2000.  We would be grateful for updates. No bibliographic information was included. Allred Family in America Allred Family The Allred & Linderg Families Allred Family News Letters … Continue reading →

Posted in Individuals & Families, Local History & Information, Research Repositories & Contacts

Ely Family

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

contributed by Judy Simpson Death in Battle of Reverend Overton Ely The Clinton Public DeWitt County, Illinois Thursday, October 15, 1863 Death of a Baptist Minister and Soldier. Rev. Overton ELY, the subject of this notice, was born in Overton … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War History, Individuals & Families, Religious Group Records

Some May, 1899, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

transcribed by Tami Ramsey The Weekly Crescent May 2, 1899 Volume I, Number 33 Hall of Evening Star Chapter #136, R.A.M. Livingston, Tenn., April 20th Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to remove from our Fraternal circle, our friend and … Continue reading →

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Some August, 1899, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

transcribed by Tami Ramsey The Weekly Crescent August 15, 1899 Volume I, Number 48 John HANCOCK, Jr. Editor (The meanest white man in America) Hon. J.M. HEAD has announced his candidacy for Mayor of the great city of Nashville. Col. … Continue reading →

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Some October, 1899, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

transcribed by Tami Ramsey The Weekly Crescent October 31, 1899 Volume II, Number 7 FROM HILHAM W.E. PUTTY preached at the Christian Church Saturday night and Sunday Morning. He has many friends here and is always a welcome visitor. Come … Continue reading →

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WPA Interview of William Felix Copeland in Oklahoma in 1937

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

contributed by Lynda Smith Source: WPA Interviews with Oklahoma Indian Pioneers LDS FHL microfiche #6016995. Interview 9043 with William Felix Copeland by Ethel B. Tackitt, Investigator, October 15, 1937 William Felix Copeland resides Lone Wolf, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. I was … Continue reading →

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Some January, 1891, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

transcribed by Tami Ramsey from microfilm (reel LIV#101) The Livingston News (Enterprise?) Thursday, January 22, 1891 LOCALS Rev. J.R. GOODPASTURE is building a nice study at his home Miss Sallie HAYTER of Dallas, Texas wins the prize on the “Model … Continue reading →

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Some March, 1919, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

transcribed by Tami Ramsey The Golden Age March 19, 1919 IN FRANCE February 7, 1919 Misses Ostie and Minnie TAYLOR, Livingston, Tn. My Dear Aunts; I will write you a few lines in answer to your kind letter which I … Continue reading →

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Some September, 1898, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

transcribed by Tami Ramsey from microfilm (reel LIV#101) The Weekly Crescent Tuesday, September 20, 1898 DIRECTORY Overton County Courts FISHER, T.J. – Chancelor SMITH, W.T. – Judge BOHANNAN, L.D. – Judge Officers COLLINS, J.O. – Sheriff OFFICER, W.R. – Chancery … Continue reading →

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