A son of James Wyatt, age 14, living 3 or 4 miles from Athens, was thrown from a wagon and killed on 1^st inst.

VI-306, 4 Aug 1854 ad VI-308, 18 Aug 1854 Col. William Paul Hamilton McDermott,

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Proprietor of the Athens Hotel, d. at 2 o’clock P. M. on 3d inst, after a lingering illness; born at Chuck Bend, East Tenn. 17 Dec 1800; his father, Major Paul McDermott, died when he was quite young, leaving his mother with two small children, a son and a daughter; he graduated at Greeneville College and about this time his mother and sister died, the sister a sudden and violent death, he married Jane Elizabeth Henderson 24 Feb 1829, then removed to Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., where he lived until moving to Athens in 1850; he united with the Presbyterian Church at St. Paul’s in Jefferson Co.

VI-307 11 Aug 1854 Robert M. Newman d. 4^th inst

John Rice d. at his residence in McMinn Co., 30^th ult.

VI-308 Aug 1854 Taylor Benton, 6,only son of John Benton and wife, d. of scarlet

fever at this father’s home in McMinn Co., 30^th ult.

VI-309 Aug 1854 Mrs. Nancy W. K. Balfour, 57, wife of Charles Balfour, Esq.,

formerly of Abington, Va., d, of typhoid fever on 19^th inst. Miss Abby Emma

Keyes, 19 yrs. 9 mos., died in Athens 21 Aug.; she was an only sister of an only

brother; he was called away five months and nine days before his sister; she

made public profession of her faith in Christ in Oct. 1852, along with eleven of

her friends.

VI-310 Sep 1854 Mrs. Sarah Ann Southard, 39, consort of R.P. Southard, d. in this

county 7^th ult; born in Burke Co., N.C. , daughter of Susan and Stephen Ballew;

Methodist.

VI-311 Sep 1854 Mrs. Elmira Cooper, widow and relict of James Cooper dec’d and

daughter of Wm. H. Cooke dec’d late of this county, d. 4 inst. Aspira Perthena

Hickox, about 22, wife of John W. Hickox, d. in this county 2^nd inst. F. Eliza Gibson, age 1 year 4 mos., daughter of Charles F. and Margaret Ann Gibson, d in Athens 37^th ult.

VI-312 15 Sep 1854 William Outlaw McDermott, age 1 yr. 10 days, son of Mrs. Jane E. and the late Col. Wm. P. McDermott, d. 7^th inst.

VII-313 22 Sep 1854 Elijah C.J. Cullins, infant son of J.W. and Mary Ann Cullins, d. in McMinn Co. 17^th inst. George C. Bellows, 8, son of M.R. and Sarah Jane

Bellows, d. in McMinn Co., 8^th inst.

VII-313 13 Oct 1854 Mary Rebecca Bussell, 4 yrs. 1 mo. 4 days, only daughter of Wm B. and Caroline M. Bussell, d. in Athens 11^th inst. Kingston Gazetteer will

please copy.

VII-317 20 Oct 1854 Larkin Rutherford d. at his residence in McMinn Co. 10 Oct 1854, of dropsy. He was born 25 Sep 1799; Baptist faith.

VII-319 3 Nov 1854 John Gibbs, 9 yrs. 7 mos. 3 days, only son of Mijamon and

Saffronia Ann Gibbs, d. in McMinn Co. 22 Oct 1854, of typhoid fever.

VII-320 10 Nov 1854 David J. Cobb, 25, an only son, died at residence of his father in

this county on 11^th [SIC] inst. 17 Nov 1854 Emmaline Green, aged about 13, daughter of A. Greene, d. 10^th inst

VII-322 4 Nov 1854 Mrs. Rebecca Fisher, in her 66^th year, d. in Chattanooga on Wed. 15^th inst, of flux.

VII-323 1 Dec 1854 Joel C. Basinger, aged 1 yr. 9 mos., youngest son of Landon P. and

Rosamon Basinger, d. in McMinn Co. 26^th Nov of scarlet fever.

VII-325 15 Dec 1854 and VII 326 22 Dec 1854 Mrs. E. J. Bar__ Bridges, in her 24^th

year, wife of John L. Bridges and daughter of James Gettys, Esq., d. in this

place on 12^th inst. Of consumption; left bereaved husband and few months old

son, parents, brothers, and sister; born 12 Apr 1831; Presbyterian; in the last

two years, two sisters, the wives of two brothers, have died of the same disease.

VII-325 15 Dec 1854 Mar Catherine Rogers, 7 yrs. 1 mo. 3 days, daughter of John and

Louisa Jane Rogers, d. at home of her father in Calhoun on 10^th inst.

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VII-329 12 Jan 1855 Mrs. Jane Jones, 17, wife of N.C. Jones, d. in Athens 2^nd inst.

19 Jan 1855 Henry Clay Basinger, age 4 yrs, 1 mo. 23 days, oldest and only son

of Landon P. and Rosamond Basinger, d. 22 Dec 1854 of scarlet fever.

VII-332 22 Feb 1855 Frances Lenora Strange, 7 yrs. 5 mos. 15 days, daughter of J.F.

and Mary Strange, d. 5 Jan 1855 of scarlet fever.

VII-333 9 Feb 1855 E.R. Johnston, 30, d. in McMinn Co. 5^th inst.

VII-336 2 Mar 1855 The remains of Samuel Gilly, who disappeared some three months ago, were found in the 12^th District on Wed. last.

Mrs. Winnie Bradberry, age 95 yrs. 21 days, d. 16 Feb 1855 at residence of Wm. S. Haynie, McMinn Co.

Robert Maxwell, age 82, d. 24^th ult.

VII-342 13 Apr 1855 Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, 23, wife of Simeon W. Reed and daughter of Thomas L. and Catharine Guthrie, d. 2^nd inst. of consumption at her residence near Athens; member of Christian Church.

VII-346 11 May 1855 Miss Emily S.J. Ragsdale, 24, only daughter of a widowed

mother, d. 6^th inst.

VII-348 25 May 1855 Joseph Jackson, 4, son of Richard C. and Julia Jackson, d. 21 inst.

VII-349 1 Jun 1855, Mrs. Caroline M. Bussell, 24, wife of Wm. B. Bussell and daughter of the late Joseph and Winnie Sallee, d. 26^th inst [SIC]; Methodist.

VII-354 6 Jul 1855 Jemima Cleage, 13 mos. 4 days, daughter of Alexander and Jemima Cleage, d. 29^th ult.

VII-356 20 Jul 1855 Mrs. Penelope E. Irvine, 79, d. at her residence in this county on

11^tinst.

10 Aug 1855 William Joseph Bussell, 3 mos. infant and only son of Wm. B.

Bussell, d. 8^th inst.

VII-363 7 Sep 1855 Mrs. Barbary W. Pearce, wife of Daniel Pearce, d. in McMinn Co. 22^nd Aug

VII-365 7 Sep 1855 Nannie Eliza Johnson, 1 yr. 2 mos. 28 days, daughter of Thomas W. and Maria L. Johnson, d. on 17^th inst. Wytheville papers please copy

VII-372 9 Nov 1855 Mrs. Margaret Culton, 73, wife of James Culton, d. in this county on 2^nd inst; Presbyterian.

Elizabeth Ann Rider, 15 yrs. 1 mo. 9 days, oldest daughter of H.H. Rider, Esq., d. 5^th inst.

VII-392 28 Mar 1856 John Bowerman, accidentally killed while ploughing in his field in Southwest part of Co., a few days since.

VII-394 11 Apr 1856 John Grisham, d. in this place Friday 4^th inst.

VII-400 23 May 1856 Y.C. Woodward, 26, son of Dr. Woodward of Knoxville,

formerly of Athens, d. in this county at residence of E.B. Shugart on 18^th inst. of pulmonary consumption.

VII-401 30 May 1856, Friday Mrs. Rebecca Sullins, consort of Nathan Sullins, d. in the Vicinity of this place on Tuesday evening last.

Mrs. Jane F. John, 50 yrs, 10 mos. 25 days, consort of Ezekiel John, d. in McMinn Co. 19^th May; left husband and five children.

VII-402 6 Jun 1856 Thomas Johnson, 63, d. 2^nd inst; ordained Deacon in Methodist

Church by Bishop Andrew, 5 Oct 1851.

Miss Rachel Reeder, 67, died in this place on 1^st inst.

VII-409 25 Jul 1856 Mrs. Penelope H. Campbell, 46 yrs, 10 mos., relict of the late Col. V.M. Campbell, d. 15^th inst. at residence of Chancellor Van Dyke near Athens; she moved to Chattanooga, with her daughters, after death of her husband until she became ill.

VII-411 8 Aug 1856 Mary Jane Barker, 12 yrs. 10 mos. 7 days, eldest daughter of James and Elizabeth Jane Barker, d. 24^th inst.

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IX-418 26 Sep 1856 The friends of John F. Power are invited to attend the funeral

sermon of his Wife and Son on 5^th Oct next at Matlock’s Chapel.

IX-433 9 Jan 1857 Martin Hany, 71, d. 18 Dec 1856; served in War of 1812 and in Florida War under Gen. Jackson; condolences to the widow.(Letter from

Coghill)

IX-435 23 Jan 1857 William H. Calhoun, 3 mos. 7 days, infant son of James C. and

Mary Calhoun, d. 19^th inst.

Martha Fillmore Yearwood, infant daughter of James M. and Susan Yearwood,

d. 14^th inst; “the doubly bereaved husband and father”.

IX-441 6 Mar 1857 Mrs. Elvira Chapman, wife of Rev. Wilson Chapman, formerly of

McMinn Co., d. near Pittsfield, Ill. On 29 Jan last; leaving husband and nine

children.

IX-442 13 Mar 1857 William F. Keith; Tribute of Respect by McMinn Lodge I.O.O.F.;

left wife, aged father, brothers, and sisters.

Mrs. Sarah Wilson, relict of the late James Wilson dec’d formerly of Sevier County, d. 10^th inst.

IX-44610 Apr 1857 Mrs. Margaret E. Edgledow, aged about 80, d. in this place on 3^rd inst.

Nathan Sullins, aged and venerable, d. at his residence in the vicinity of Athens

on Friday last.

IX-447 17 Apr 1857 Obituary of Nathan Sullins, written by T. Sullins; Nathan Sullins d. 3 Apr 1857 in his 74^th year; born in Halifax Co., Va. And brought to East Tenn. by his parents when twelve years old; at 21 married Rebecca, oldest daughter of Rev. Morris Mitchell of Blount Co.; raised 12 children and 11 still survive; when he moved to place where he died, two miles West of Athens, there was not one acre in cultivation on what would soon become his large farm; when he arrived at the cabin which he had built. He drove his large stock as near as he could and felled trees around them, till he could erect a more suitable enclosure; 36 years have passed since that time; the energetic and hardy people who have settled this region have …fallen off till but two remain, Edward Browder and his faithful wife still remain; soon after Nathan married he professed religion and joined the Methodist Church; rarely failed to have morning and evening devotion in his home.

IX-447 17 Apr 1857 Thomas William Gibson, aged 6 mos. 6 days, son of T.F. and E.F.

Gibson, d. 12 inst.

IX-448 24 Apr 1857 John Bridgeman Cleage, born 27 Sep 1847, eldest son of David

and Martha M. Cleage, d. 21^st inst.

IX-452 22 May 1857 Rev. John Hoyl, 82, a native of Rutherford Co., N.C., died at his residence near Pine Grove Church on 18^th inst., of pneumonia

IX-454 5 Jun 1857 William Shook, long a resident of Athens, d. 29^th ult.

IX-455 12 Jun 1857, Friday, Maj. John Moss, in his 72^nd year, d. Sunday last at his

residence in vicinity of Athens.

IX-460 17 Jul 1857 Miss Frances W. Deaderick, fourth daughter of Dr. Wm. H.

Deaderick, d. 5^th inst. at the residence of her brother-in-law, Chancellor Van

Dyke; five years ago she went to reside with her brothers in Wharton, Texas,

became a victim of consumption, and returned to Tenn.; Presbyterian.

IX-462 31 Jul 1857 Jane Elizabeth McDermott, 7, daughter of Mrs. Jane E. and the late

Col. Wm. P.H. McDermott, d. 26^th inst in Athens.

John M. Varnell d. 17^th inst at residence of his mother; Tribute of Respect by

Hiwassee Masonic Lodge, Calhoun.

IX-463 7 Aug 1857 Col. John Foster, an aged and venerable citizen, d. 22^nd ult at his residence in McMinn Co.; Baptist; leaves many relatives

Glenmore Murrell Jarnagin, 10 mos., only child of Milton P. and Emily L.

Jarnagin, d. in Athens 5^th inst.

IX-467 4 Sep 1857 Lucy Frances Sehorn, in her 15^th year, eldest daughter of Wm. M.

and Ann E. Sehorn, d. 2^nd inst.

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IX-468 11 Sep 1857 John Henry Snider, 1 yr. 3 mos. 25 days, son of Robert and Ritta Snider, d. near Mt. Verd 28^th ult.

The Funeral of Rev. Jesse Cunnyngham will be preached at Mt. Harmony on third Sunday in Oct. next.

IX-472 9 Oct 1857 Cordelia Mahala Johnston, 18 mos 14 days, daughter of Berry M. and Phoebe L. Johnston, d. 16^th ult

X-475 30 Oct 1857 James Alexander Sheddan, 33 yrs. 8 mos. 1 day, d. 25^th inst and his residence near Mouse Creek Depot

X-476 6 Nov 1857 Dr. William H. Deaderick, one of the oldest and most esteemed citizens, d. 30 ult.; his operation, exsection of the inferior maxilla, performed while he was living in Rogersville in 1810, made his name known, even abroad His claim as originator of that operation is recognized by authorities Mott and Smith.

X-480 4 Dec 1857 Margaret E. Cunningham, 27, oldest daughter of Col Moses

Cunningham, d. 17^th ult at residence of her father in McMinn Co.

X-488 29 Jan 1858 Quinton Onslow G. Frazier, 15, d. 7 Dec 1857.

Emma Deaderick Jackson, 9 mos., daughter of Richard and Julia Jackson, d. 23

inst.

X-494 2 Mar 1858 and X-495, 19 Mar 1858 Mrs. Sarah Cox, about 74, wife of James Cox, d. in this county on 2 Feb 1858; Methodist; made confession of faith in Hawkins Co. at age of 20.

X-496 26 Mar 1858 James Burch Cooke, infant son of J.B. and Penelope M. Cooke, d. 19^th inst.

X-500 23 Apr 1858 Mrs. Susan Buckner, wife of Dr. James Buckner, d. 25^th ult.

X-502 7 May 1858 Mrs. Hopestill Perkins, 77, d. 2^nd inst at residence of her son-in-law James Neal Jr. in this county.

X-504 21 May 1858 Mrs. Sarah Pearce, 72 yrs, 6 mos. 11 days, consort of Davd Pearce, d. 13^th inst at her residence two miles East of Athens; lived and died in the Quaker faith.

X-506 Jun 1858 Lula Estelle Howell, 1 mo. daughter and only child of Dr. J.M.H. and Hattie B. Howell, d. 27^th Apr 1858

X-507 11 Jun 1858 John M. Jarnagin, formerly of this place and eldest son of the late Spencer Jarnagin, d. in Trinity Co., Calif. On 17 Apr 1858

X-508 18 Jun 1858 Martha A. Brown, y yrs. 4 mos. 27 days, daughter of William and Lucinda Brown, d. at home of her father nine miles East of Athens on 11^th inst.of flux.

Mrs. Caroline Rowena Sample, wife of Mr. Thomas H. Sample and daughter of

the late V.M. and Penelope Campbell, of Athens, do. In Charleston, S.C. on 2^nd

inst; born in Athens 26 Nov 1832; her mother was the daughter of the late Dr.

W.H. Deaderick. During the month of Oct 1852 forth-one young persons were

admitted to Mars Hill Church upon profession of faith and Mrs. S. was one of

that number, and now four of that number have been taken away. A few weeks

before her death, her husband left for Tenn. on business and was absent when the

summons came. Her remains were brought to Athens and interred beside her

mother. On removing to Charleston, she attached herself to the Church of which

Rev. Dr. Dana is pastor. Dr. Dana writes that she requested the sacrament and

after that was administered, She only wished that her husband should be brought

into the church…..

X-509 25 Jun 1858 and X-510, 2 Jul 1858 Mrs. Ann Fore (Mrs. Nancy Fore), 74, relict of the late Dr. Fore, d. at this place 21 Jun; native of N.C. but emigrated early in life to Tenn. and thence to Athens; Methodist; painful death.

X-512 16 Jul 1858 Mrs. Susan Melton, wife of Nathan Melton, Esq. D. in this county 18 Dec. last; ill for 17 mos.; leaves husband and children. Her funeral will be preached by Rev. C. Long at Weslyenna on 25, Jul.

X-516 13 Aug 1858, Friday Lucie Estelle Atlee, age 16 mos. 14 days, daughter of Dr. Jno. L. and Sarah Atlee, d. on Wednesday.

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X-516 13 Aug 1858 Mrs. Nancy Maria Horton, wife of H.C. P. Horton, d. in Athens 8^th inst.

X-517 20 Aug 1858 Jane Riggins, age 100, relict of James Riggins, a soldier of the Revolution, d. in this county on 17^th inst.

X-520 10 Sep 1858 Florence Ann Parkinson, 15, daughter of James and Mary Ann Parkinson, d. 2^nd inst.

XI-522 24 Sep 1858 C.M. Rutherford, about 32, d. at his residence in McMinn Co., 11^th inst.

XI-527 29 Oct 1858 Mary K. Gorusch, 48, wife of Wm. M. Gorusch, d. 23 inst; left husband and three children

XI-530 19 Nov 1858 Jacob Fisher, about 80, d. in Cleveland on 11^th inst; native pf Va.; resident of Athens for many years.

John Clark Mayfield, 11 mos. 25 days, son of Williams and Narcissa Mayfield,

d. near Athens 15^th inst.

XI-531 26 Nov 1858 James Wood d. 23^rd inst, killed by a wagon overturning; originally from Va. He moved here a year or two ago from upper East Tenn.; leaves wife and several children.

Long obituary of Jacob Fisher.

XI-606 4 May 1860 Berry Jack held for murder of a man named Smith on 21 Apr 1860.

XII-65 19 Apr 1861 Thomas M. Crow, 22, native of Toronto and had been telegraph

operator for a year or two in Athens, d. in Athens 17^th inst.

XIII-658 3 May 1861 Rev. James Douglass, late of McMinn Co., d. at his residence near St. Charles, Madison Co., Iowa, on 6^th ult.

XIII-663 7 Jun 1861 Thomas P. Wells, 60, d. 3^rd inst; native of Rutherford Co., N.C.;

long a resident in this county.

XIII-665 21 Jun 1861 Franklin Slover, 8 mos., son of John F. and Mary C. Slower, d. in Athens 15^th inst.

XIII-666 28 Jun 1861 James Sloop, 41, d. of fever on 9 Apr 1861 at his residence in

McMinn Co.; born in Lincoln Co., N.C. 1 Nov 1820; Ruling Elder in Mt.

Cumberland Presbyterian

Mrs. Mary J. Lafferty, 21, wife of Wm. L. Lafferty, d. in Athens 23^rd inst.

Infant son of Charles F. and Margaret Ann Gibson, age 3 mos., d. in Athens 8^th inst.

Mrs. Presha Cobb, 65, consort of Col, D.A. Cobb, d. in this county 21^st inst.

XIII-668 12 Jul 1861 Sarah E. Brunner, nearly two years old, daughter of Pres. Brunner, d. of diphtheria 4^th inst.

XIII-675 30 Aug 1861 Mrs. Nancy Crawford Culpepper, 42, wife of Joel Culpepper, d. in McMinn Co. 19^th inst

XIV-679 27 Sep 1861 Mrs. Elizabeth Lipscomb, near 80 years old, d. 9^th ult at the

residence of her daughter Mrs. John McMahan. She was born and raised in

Richmond, Va. And was the daughter of John and Mary Pendleton and was

related to many distinguished families in her native state. She was married at an early age to Spotswood Lipscomb and soon afterwards emigrated

to Ky., whereshe remained for three or four years, then removed to Bean’s Station, still hoping as she did to the day of her d eath to return to her native State. While atBeans’ Station, her two oldest daughters married and moved to McMinn Co., whether she soon followed them, settling in Athens about 1833. She was the mother of seventeen children, only six of whom are now living; she was a member of the Presbyterian Church for near sixty years; lost her mother when she was five years old.

XIV-682 18 Oct 1861 John Gregory, 42, d. 8^th inst. Tribute of Respect by Hiwassee

Masonic Lodge.

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XIV-691 20 Dec 1861 William A.G. Reed, who was cut and stabbed by Cobb on 12^th

inst. d. the day following.

XIV-691 20 Dec 1861 Capt. Pierce B. Anderson, for several years a resident of Athens, now of Lynchburg Artillery, was killed in battle near Cheat Mt. In Western Va

XIV-696 24 Jan 1862 George W. Queener was mustered into Capt. Cooke’s Co. on 12 Dec last, and on the 19^th he went into camp at Knoxville; on 11^th he was taken

with measles and started home on the train, but only got to the widow

Bradford’s near Athens where he died on 17^th inst…thanks to Mrs. Bradford

for taking care of him and other sick boys.

XIV-699 14 Feb 1862 Death of Thomas E. Pettitt of McMinn Co., member of Capt.

Gouldy’s Co. A, 3^rd Batt. Tenn. Cav. Tribute of Respect by that Co.,

headed“Cumberland Gap”, 21 Jan 1862

XIV-700 21 Feb 1862 The body of Capt. Jo. Dixon, who was killed in the fight at Fort Donelson on 14^th, reached this place on Sat. morning in charge of Mr.

Matthews, the member from Blount. Capt. Dixon was the son of Eli Dixon of

this county and was in his 32^nd year; educated at West Point Military Academy,

graduating in 1858; for several years he served as a Lt. in U.S. in Oregon and

Washington Territories. When Tenn. seceded, he registered, came home, and

joined the Confederates at Richmond.

XIV-704 21 Mar 1862 John Wesley Byington, in his 9^th yr., only son of A.R. and Mary Jane Byington, d. in this county 15^th ult.

XIV-705 28 Mar 1862, Friday Col. John Crawford, aged and good citizen of this place for more than a quarter of a century, d. Tuesday; born Sullivan Co.

XIV-706 4 Apr 1862 William Armstrong d. at Morristown 28^th Mar of catarrhal fever; he enlisted in McMinn Co. under Capt. J.B. Cooke on 23 Nov 1861;

volunteered against the entreaties of a widowed mother.

XIV-709 25 Apr 1862 Tribute of Respect by Meridian Sun Masonic Lodge, Athens, to Henry Matlock, who d. 12^th inst at residence of his sister Mrs. Arwine; left

brothers and sisters.

XIV-712 16 May 1862 Alexander Casteel in his 63^rd yr, d. 4^th ult in McMinn Co. three miles Southwest of Athens. Also on 7^th Apr at the same place, Mrs. Susannah Casteel in her 60^th year. They had been married nearly forty years.

Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson, 27, wife of T.F Gibson, d. in this county on 13^th inst.

XIV-716 13 Jun 1862 George Albert Gibson, infant son of Timothy F. and Elizabeth

Gibson, was born 7 Dec 1861 and sweetly fell asleep in Jesus 6 Jun 1862

XIV-717 20 Jun 1862 Mrs. Amanda M. Bussell, wife of Wm. Bussell, d. in McMinn Co.17^th inst.

James W. Long d. 24^th ult, in his 74^th year; born in Rockingham Co., Va. 21

Sep 1788; emigrated with his parents to Hawkins Co., Tenn. when he was a

small boy; served two campaigns as a volunteer in the War of 1812; married 18

Aug 1814 to Nancy Reynolds, with whom he lived nearly 40 years; he removed

to McMinn Co. in 1822; Methodist Mrs. Susan Love, wife of Thomas B. Love, d. in this county 8^th inst.

Sgt. Daniel L. Foster, 19, son of S.W. and Amanda Foster of McMinn Co., d. of

typhoid fever at Tupelo, Miss 3^rd inst.

XIV-722 25 Jul 1862, Friday, John K. Jackson, an old citizen of this county, was run over

by his horses and wagon last Thursday and so severely injured that he died in a

short time.

John Lowry, 80, late of Washington Co., Va. D. in this county 21^st inst.

XIV-724 8 Aug 1862 William Moore, 76, d. in McMinn Co. 24^th Jul; born in Ireland and emigrated to vicinity of Washington, D.C. when young and subsequently to East Tenn.; large family of children.

XV-732 3 Oct 1862, Friday Jacob Womac, an old citizen of Meigs Co. near the McMinn line, was murdered by two of his slaves on Tues. of last week; he was some 60 years old.

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XV-733 10 Oct 1862 Tribute of Respect by Board of Directors of Branch Bank for

William C. Witt who d. 3^rd Sep; his sermon will be preached in Decatur 2^nd Sunday in Nov.

John Strutten, member of Capt. Prophet’s Co., of this county, d. at Loudon on

Tuesday.

Capt. J.A. Russell, 26, of McMinn Co., who commanded a Company in the 59^th

(Col. J.B. Cooke’s) Tenn. Regiment, died of fever at Johns Station, 4 miles south of Tazewell on 31 Sep, on the March out of Ky.; son of Elder T.J. Russell; a

Professor in the State Deaf and Dumb Institute at Knoxville and a graduate

of Mossy Creek College; buried in Mossy Creek College burying ground,

Jefferson Co. His wife and relatives were unable to reach him before he died.

XV-741 5 Dec. 1862 S.W. Foster, 42 yrs. 5 mos. 3 days, d. 15^th ult; born Rutherford Co., N.C. 12 Jun 1820, and shortly afterwards moved with his parents to McMinn

Co.; devoted to Southern independence, he gave his only son and then

volunteered himself. Tribute of Respect for him by Company E, Cav. Batt. At Camp Gordon, Meigs Co.

Mr. James Buckner, one of oldest citizens of this county, d. Monday last.

Fannie McFarland Bridges, 3 yrs. 6 mos. 12 days, daughter of George W. and

Ellen Bridges, d. in Athens 29^th ult.

XV-744 26 Dec 1862 Mary Ann Tabitha Overby, 4, youngest daughter of Hiram and

Araminta Overby, d. 21^st inst of croup.

XV-750 6 Feb 1863 Nancy Smith, 64 yrs. 8 mos., wife of Silas Smith, d. 13^th ult;

Baptist; a citizen of McMinn Co. for 22 years and for last 7 years of Hamilton Co., where she died.

James Culton, 85, d. at residence of his son near Charleston.

XV-753 27 Feb 1863 Robert T. Gettys, 35, sib if James Gettys of Sewee Mills, Tenn. d.

13 Feb 1863 at Tate Springs, Grainger Co.

Andrew McMullen Magill, 4 yrs. 1 mo. 1 day, son of James H. and Sarah

Magill, d. at Mouse Creek 21^st inst; buried by side of brother Wallace who died in 1855,only six days older at time of his death than little Mack

XV-756 20 Mar 1863 John B. Hood, in his 87^th year, d. 4^th inst at residence of Col.

Moses Cunningham, McMinn Co.; printer; many years in newspaper business East Tenn. and North Georgia; proprietor of first paper ever published in this place and the oldest member of the press-gang in the State.

Peter Snider, 34, second son of Moses Snider, d. 7^th ult in McMinn Co., of a

disease contracted in the service of his country; member of Capt. Sandusky’s Co.; letter of condolence from Capt. Sandusky to the father of the deceased and to his widow.

Jarvis Williams, about 50, d. at Loudon, Tenn. in Jan last; a printer, and twenty

years ago was connected with the publication of a newspaper at Athens. He was

discharged from the present war because of age and disability; he was acting as

Supt. Of the hospital at Loudon; buried at Benton, Polk Co. where he had

resided for last ten years; leaves wife and relatives. From the CLEVELAND

BANNER.

The Editor of the Post states that they worked together in Greensboro, Ala. in

1834 and 1835.

XV-758 3 Apr 1863 James M. Yearwood, about 37, d. 18 Jan 1863 at his residence in the First District.

XV-760 17 Apr 1863 Orran Dennis d. in Camp 24 Mar 1863, from measles terminating in consumption; member of Co. H, he was decently interred a half mile from Camp; was a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church. From Letter from Camp, 43^rd Tenn. Regiment near Vicksburg.

1 May 1863 (No front page printed for this issue.) Caroline Queener, 14 yrs. 5

mos. 9 days, daughter of G.W. and Rachel Queener, d. in this county 20^th ult;

Methodist.

(torn) 26 Jun 1868 Mrs. Mildred Hale, wife of Thomas Hale Esq., d. in Athens on 22^nd.

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HIWASSEE PATRIOT, Published at Madisonville, Tenn. from January 1839 until 14 May 1839, when it was moved to Athens, Tennessee.

I-8 12 Mar 1839 Wm. M. Thomas, 18, d. at residence of his father in McMinn Co., 20^th ult.

I-1 413 Jun 1839 Infant son, age 5, of Mr. and Mrs. Hatton late of Pa., d. in Athens 7^th inst.

I-2 11 Aug 1839 Mrs. Mary Jane Bush, 32, consort of George Bush, d. in Athens26th ult.

I-22 8 Aug 1839 Jacob Augustus Rider, 7 yrs. 29 days, son of Henry and Margaret Rider, d. in Athens 2^nd inst.

I-23 15 Aug 1839 Samuel Crew Brown, 2 yrs. 9 mos. 21 days, son of Elizabeth and Edward Brown, d. in Athens 7^th inst.

I-24 22 Aug 1839 Eliza Casey, about 10 mos., daughter of Mr. D. Casey, d. in Athens 21^st inst.

Marsellas Augustus Crew, 1 yr. 8 mos. 22 days, son of Pleasant Crew, d. in Athens 15^th inst.

I-25 29 Aug 1839 Daniel Horton Sr., 87, Hero of the Revolution, d. in the county at the home of Daniel Horton Jr., 18^th inst; native of Pa., after the war he moved to Washington Co., Tenn. where he lived until last five years.

I-26 5 Sep 1839 William Cate Jr. d. in this county 3^rd inst.

John Owens d. in this county on 25^th ult, leaving his wife and one child.

I-27 12 Sep 1839 John Crew, 19 yrs. 5 mos. 21 days, son of Capt. Pleasant Crew, d. 10^th inst.

I-28 19 Sep 1839 Matthew Wallace White, 6 yrs. 7 mos. 10 days, son of Thomas White Esq., d. in this place 16^th inst.

Sarah Ann White, 8 yrs. 5 mos., daughter of Thomas White Esq., d. 17^th inst.

Martin Senter d. at his residence 6 mi. West of Athens on 15^th inst.

Seaburn Senter, third son of Martin Senter dec’d, d. on the evening of same day

Mrs. Nancy Senter, relict of Martin Senter dec’d, d. 16^th inst. Their remains were interred in Athens burying ground on Tues. last in one grave; Methodist they left two little sons and an infant daughter.

I-35 7 Nov 1839 Resolutions on death of James G. Shook, a fellow craftsman, made at meeting of Printers of Athens on Wed. 6 Nov 1839; burial from his parents residence.

I-40 12 Dec 1839 James M. Cooper, eldest son of Ebenezer Cooper of this place d. in Athens Sat. 8^th inst.

I-45 16 Jan 1840 Mary Eleanor Gaut, daughter of James and Rosamond Gaut, d. in McMinn Co. 9^th inst; member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

I-46 23 Jan 1840. Thursday Edward Gant Shook, 22, d. in Athens at residence of his father on Sunday 20^th inst.

II-8 30 Apr 1840 David Reid Sr., 82, d. in this place 24^th inst; another Revolutionary Soldier gone; native of Ireland; emigrated with parents to America; leaves affectionate family.

II-14 16 Jun 1840 Nancy Parkinson, 54 yrs. 9 mos. 7 days, consort of Emanuel Parkinson, d. 4^th inst.

John Henry Ward, 7 weeks, infant son of Levin and Charity Ward, d. 9^th inst. in this place

II-15 23 Jun 1840, Tuesday Martha Helena Brown, 2 mos. 19 days, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Brown, d. in this place Sat. last.

Dr. A.P. Fore died about two weeks ago in Ky., where he had gone with his family for a visit with relatives.

II-21 4 Aug 1840 Wm. R. McCarty, about 23 or 24, d. at the Washington Hotel in this place, on Thurs. 30^th Jul.

II-26 18 Sep 1840 Andrew J. Baker d. 27^th ult, age 22.

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II-27 15 Sep 1840 Died at his residence in McMinn Co., 20 Aug last, Mr. John Atkinson, in his 45^th year…two days before his death his daughter aged 9 died…another daughter Eliza Jane died also on the 3^rd inst and Mrs. Rebecca Atkinson also died on the 3^rd inst…father and mother and two daughters in two weeks, leaving three children. Signed M.C. Hawke, Calhoun, Tenn., 4 Set 1840. Emiline Maples, 25, d. at residence of her father in this county on 4^th inst.

II-28 22 Sep 1840 Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson , consort of Wm. W. Anderson late of this place, d. 12^th inst in Chattanooga.

Miss Mary H.D. Brazeale d. at house of Wm. W. Anderson in Chattanooga on 12^th inst; she had gone on a visit.

II-30 6 Oct 1840 Mrs. Mary Stephenson, 31, consort of Robert Stephenson, Esq., d. 25^th ult at residence of her husband, leaving tender infants.

II-38 1 Dec 1840 Simeon Cate, death…caused by being intoxicated and lying out in the cold on Thursday night last…was found on Friday morning about one half mile from town on the grade of the Railroad; expired in the evening at his residence about two miles from town, leaving a disconsolate widow and several children.

II-40 15 Dec 1840 Mrs. Mary Ann Shook, 78, d. in this place on 8^th inst.

II-45 19 Jan 1841 Eliza Caroline Howard, 10, d. at her father’s residence in this county.

II-47 2 Feb 1841 William Ellis Riggs, 27, d. at residence of Jackson Smith, Esq. of this county, 2^nd ult.

HIWASSEAN AND ATHENS GAZETTE, PUBLISHED IN Athens, Tennessee.

II-23 24 Feb 1827 Mrs. Rachel Peters, 82, wife of Christian Peters, d. 15^th inst.

VII-11 25 Oct 1832 Mrs. Rebecca Hiatt, 29, consort of Mr. Job Hiatt (Silversmith) d. 20^th inst, of acute inflammation of the liver.

KNOXVILLE ENQUIRER, PUBLISHED AT Knoxville, Tennessee.

I-20 1 Dec 1824 d. 17 ult at Cherokee Agency, Joseph McMinn, former Gov.

III-110 27 Sep 1826 James McAmy, Esq. d. on the [SIC] ult at Athens.

III-121 13 Dec 1826 Stanwix Hord, aged between 28 and 30, d. Tues. last. Copied from

the HIWASSEAN, Dec. 2.

TENESSEE WATCHMAN, PUBLISHED AT Athens, Tennessee.

I-26 2 July 1842 Margaret Henderson, 9, eldest daughter of Wm. And Harriet Henderson, died.

ATHENS COURIER, published at Athens, Tennessee.

VIII-3 19 Jan 1844 Sarah Elizabeth Welcher, 15, d. at residence of Gen. J.H. Reagan, in McMinn Co. on 15^th inst.

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ATHENS REPUBLICAN, published at Athens, Tennessee.

I-41 7 May 1868 Mary Jane Byington, in her 47^th year, wife of A.R. Byington, d. very suddenly on Sunday morning 26^th ult at 9 o’clock, four miles south of Athens.

I-51 2 Jul 1868 Mrs. Mildred P. Hale, 29, consort of Thomas Hale, d. 23 ult.

II-37 18 Mary 1869 Isaac N. Crow, 22 yrs. 4 mos. 12 days, d. 15^th inst, of dropsy.

II-38 25 Mar 1869, Thursday James H. Melton, an aged citizen, d. last Monday at his home in this county.

Millard F. Basinger, 15, living in 15^th District, d. suddenly 17^th inst; he called to his uncle, F.P. Basinger.

II-44 6 May 1869, Thursday Robert McCrary, well known in this community, d.

Mrs. Margaret Reed, 67, d. 4^th inst.

KNOXVILLE REGISTER, published at Knoxville, Tennessee.

IV-199 16 May 1820, Tuesday John Tool, aged 30 or 31, d. 3oth ult at Calhoun in

Cherokee Nation; left Maryville in perfect health on 15^th and arrived in Calhoun

on the 16^th.

IX-433 26 Nov 1824 Joseph McMinn, Esq. late Governor, d. 17^th inst at the Agency;

was Indian Agent at time of his death.

X-479 14 Oct 1825 James Kennedy , formerly of Knox Co., d. at his residence in

McMinn Co., 8^th inst; old and respected citizen.

XI-542 10 Jan 1827 Died 15 ult at his residence in Athens, Samuel M. Armstrong, late citizen of this town

XIV-681 2 Sep 1829 Dr. Benjamin C. Stout of this place d. 8^th inst, in his 40^th year;

graduate of Transylvania University, Lexington, Ky.; Presbyterian Elder and a Mason; left wife and three small children; on 6^th his remains were taken to the Presbyterian Stand where the funeral sermon was preached and from thence to

the grave. From the HIWASSEEAN.

III-130 14 Jun 1843 Elliot Peck, 58, d. 2^nd inst.

V-232 28 May 1845 Mrs. Elizabeth Rudd, 58, consort of William Rudd, d. 24^th inst. Mrs. Eliza Jane Turner, consort of James Turner, d. 9^th inst.

XL-35 4 Sep 1856, Thursday. P.H. Keith of Athens d. Tuesday last by drinking poison by mistake.

XLI-1 119 Mar 1857 Wm. F. Keith d. 5^th inst in his 33^rd year.

XLI-21 28 May 1857 Francis Boyd, Post-master at Athens, d. 20^th inst.

Rev. John Hoyle, 82, d. at his residence in McMinn Co. on 18^th inst.

WESTERN CHRONICLE, published at Knoxville, Tennessee.

I-43 Mar 1830 d. 6th ult at residence in McMinn Co., John Hambright in his 68^th year; was a soldier of the Revolution and fought at King's Mountain; leaves aged widow and a family of children.

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ATHENS POST, published at Athens, Tennessee.

XX-257 1 Nov 1872 Sudden death of Capt. Ben Wells on 26 Oct; born in Hawkins Co., to McMinn Co. in 1833.

XXI- 28 Feb 1873 (torn) Obituary of Mrs. Maggie C. Gibson, wife of T.F. Gibson, and daughter of Gen. John C. Vaughn, d. 24 Feb 1873; born Madisonville 1 Nov 1847; married 3 Feb 1867 in Thomasville, Ga. Leaves husband and a daughter . Tribute by East Tennessee Wesleyan University for Mrs. Gibson, a member of the faculty.

XXI-319 9 Jan 1874 John J. Dixon, d. Tuesday; long a member of Mars Hill Presbyterian Church.

Died at Calhoun 3d inst, Mrs. Munsey, widow of Rev. T. K. Munsey.

XXI-320 17 Jan 1874 Died 9 Jan 1874 at Moravian Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa., Miss Kate Wester, 17, daughter of C.C. Wester of this place.

XXI-322 30 Jan 1874 Mrs. Royston, wife of S.W. Royston of this vicinity, and daughter of the late Dr. Parshall, died 24^th inst.

XXI-323 6 Feb 1874 Obituary for Mrs. Elizabeth Royston, wife of S.W. Royston; born Gettysburg, Pa. 27 Sep 1826; came to Athens with her parents.

XXI-324 13 Feb 1874 Mrs. Lois Deaderick, relict of the last Dr. Wm. Deaderick, died at Bristol 9^th inst; brought here for burial.

XXI-325 20 Feb 1874 Barton Philpot died last Friday night, age 49; left wife and large family of children.

XXI-329 20 Mar 1874 Death of Dr. Saml. H. Jordan, 74, in Chattanooga; formerly of Athens.

XXI-331 3 Apr 1874 Obituary of Elizabeth Steed, 82, relict of the late Henry Steed; d. 29 Mar in McMinn Co.; has been making her home with son-in-law, Rev. J. Albert Hyden.

XXI-333 17 Apr 1874 Died at Athens on 11^th inst, Mrs. Gardner, wife of William Gardner.

XXI-339 29 May 1874 Died at Riceville 20^th inst., Mrs. Nancy Gray, wife of M.U. Gray and daughter of Daniel Coffey. Mr. Gray’s mother died in the preceding week, age 74, and on Sunday previous to death of wife, his infant daughter died.

XXI-340 5 Jun 1874 Tribute of Respect by Athens Masons upon death of James W. Prather; died 31 May.

XXI-341 12 Jun 1874 Funeral sermon of Mrs. Barnett late consort of Charles A. Barnett will be preached at Mt. Cumberland on Sunday.

Died, Mary Jane Paris 9 May, born 3 Jun 1840; leaves husband and seven little children; Methodist. She removed from McMinn Co to Hamilton Co.

XXI-344 3 Jul 1874 John M. Lane writes from Elko, Nevada, of the death of Washington Frady at Carlin, Jun 8, formerly of Athens; went to Nevada last winter

XXI-345 10 Jul 1874 Death in Chattanooga of William Ickes; body brought and buried from residence of son-in-law T.J. Dement.

Ed L. Brown, 68, died here 3d inst; born and raised in Knox Co. but a citizen of Athens for more than a quarter of a century; leaves wife and three daughters.

XXI-350 14 Aug 1874 Died at Graysville, Ill., 6^th inst, Mary W. Helm, wife of former fellow townsman, Capt. John J. Helm.

XXI-351 21 Aug 1874 Died 7^th, M.P. Garrison, 17, son of I.S. Garrison.

Died, Mrs. Polly Matlock, relict of the late John D. Matlock, on 15^th at residence of a son.

XXI-361 30 Oct 1874 Obituary of Wm. A. Grubb, 30, died in Athens 22^nd inst; born and raised here.

Died in 14^th Dist. McMinn Co. 22^nd inst, Pleasant M. Milligan, 63; former home was Jefferson Co.

Died Near Mouse Creek on 25 Oct 1874, Mrs. Nellie Cate, age 72 yrs, 7 mos. 23 days, wife of Elijah Cate; married over 50 years; ten children, oldest dead.

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XXI-362 6 Nov 1874 Obituary of Miss Florence McCarty, 19, eldest child of John T. and

Maranda A.H. McCarty, born in McMinn Co. and died in Cook Co. Texas

15 Oct 1874.

XXI-363 13 Nov 1874 Mrs. Jane Owen, about 50, wife of Wm. C. Owen, died suddenly last Sat.

Died in vicinity of Athens on Sunday, Mrs. Fannie Reed, about 78, was mother of Mrs. Owen above.

XXI-364 20 Nov 1874 Died 18^th in vicinity of Athens, Mrs. Hettie Ann Shugart, 20, wife of E.D. Shugart.

XXI-365 27 Nov 1874 Death of Seth Bedford, Minden, La.; born and raised in McMinn Co.

Death of Mrs. Jane Metcalf, 74, wife of Chas. Metcalf, at Hutchins, Texas on 31 Oct at residence of son-in-law Capt. Lacey; lived in McMinn Co, for many years.

XXIII-366 4 Dec 1874 Died last Friday in vicinity of Athens, Gideon Egmon, son of the late Thomas Egmon.

Died in vicinity of Mouse Creek, Mrs. Faulkner, wife of Reuben Faulkner.

Died in Athens, 2^nd inst, Letitia, infant daughter of Thomas A. Cleage.

XXIII-369 25 Dec 1874 Rev. Luke Dean, father of Pres. James A. Dean of Wesleyan University died here 20^th

Accidental death in 11^th Dist. On 23^rd of the 4-year old son of Mr. Wingo, by

discharge of shot gun in the hands of a 11-year old son of Thos. A. Cass.

Seth Bedford, whose death was noticed previously, was shot dead by a man

living on his place who had committed outrage and had been chastised by

Bedford. Bedford was living on Red river, La. and leaves an estate of 40 to 50

thousand dollars. Among his heirs are W. C. Hafley of Athens.

XXIII-580 10 Jan 1879 Died in Jack Co. Texas, a few weeks ago, James B. Riddle, 62, born in McMinn Co. and went to Texas about 22 yrs. ago.

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