Yesterday’s Perry County

This is our collection of items relating to the history of Perry Co. TN.  Thanks to all who have given permission to share various historical items through this web site.  There are many items in this collection.

The records & data page contains records and other data of interest to Decatur County researchers.  Be sure to check both indexes for the information you seek. Please use the search engine to search all the pages of this web site.

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    6 Replies to “Yesterday’s Perry County”

    1. Hi, Did there use to be a Kirk’s service station in Linden, Tn? If so, what year and where was it located? I found an old reciept/ticket from Kirk’s service station in an old PC basketball jacket I purchased from a yard sale, and it’s definitely peaked my interest. Tried searching myself and came up with nothing. Any help or info about it would be greatly appreciated!
      Thanks so much!
      *Brandi

      1. My father Don Kirk owned Kirk’s. We lived in the apartment above it until around 1966. He continued to pump gas, work on cars, have a wrecker service for years. I don’t have the exact date but into late 80’s/ early 90’s.

    2. The building is now Red Line automotive I think. It’s across from the City Park

      203 West Main Street Linden

    3. My fourth great grandfather and his wife both died in 1840. I’ve searched the history of the county and have not learned why they passed the same year and they had several children. The youngest being just 2 ;years old. Their names:

      William Russell James 1795-1840
      Tabitha James (Horner) 1798 -1840

      The youngest child was Andrew Jackson James 1838-1920

      I’d appreciate you assistance.

      Sincerely,
      Melvin james

    4. My fourth great grandfather and his wife both died in 1840. I’ve searched the history of the county and have not learned why they passed the same year and they had several children. The youngest being just 2 ;years old. Their names:

      William Russell James 1795-1840
      Tabitha James (Horner) 1798 -1840

      The youngest child was Andrew Jackson James 1838-1920

      Andrew’s 23 year old sister also died in 1840.

      I’d appreciate you assistance.

      Sincerely,
      Melvin James

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