Death of Frank Allen – Uncle Frank ALLEN, the old colored blacksmith, whom nearly every citizen of Bristol has known for year, died last Saturday night of dropsy. Frank was somewhere about 60 or 70 years old, and had amassed … Continue reading →
The main business square of Sweetwater, Tenn., was destroyed by fire Christmas evening at 10 o’clock. Mr. Wm. S. SAUL, late of Bristol, lost nearly all his goods, but had some $10,000 insurance. Source: Bristol News, 1 Jan 1878, pg. … Continue reading →
The following ad for mattresses appeared in the January 1, 1878 issue of the Bristol News newspaper for Samuel H. STOKES, selling furniture and mattresses.
Continue reading →Morrisons and Goads in Sullivan County, Tennessee ca 1790 All information is submitted by Kenneth Haas who adds; “I do not vouch for all of the below I have deeds and other records for the Goad but most Morrison data … Continue reading →
Mustered into the service of the United States against Mexico, Nov 10th, 1847; Discharged July, 20th 1848 at Memphis, Tennessee; Commanded by George R. McClellan, Colonel Commandant; John Shaver, Captain; William King, 1st Lieutenant; Samuel R. Anderson, 2nd Lieutenant and … Continue reading →
by William C. “Bill” Hicks Old schools speak well to the community of their origin. The hard physical labor required to manage a farm did not deter our rugged pioneer ancestors from providing a means for the education of their children. The … Continue reading →
Sullivan County, Tennessee Soldiers During the Cherokee Removal, 1837 The Trail of Tears Source: Officers of the Cherokee War, 1836-1846, Muster Rolls and Index to Tennesseans, Cherokee Removal, 1836. 2 reels. TSLA Mf. #866. Index cards show name, enlistment, rank, company, … Continue reading →
SULLIVAN COUNTY was formed in 1779 by division from Washington County and named for General John Sullivan, an officer in the Continental Army. On February 7, 1780, the county court was organized at the home of Moses Looney, Sullivan County’s … Continue reading →
Nearing an Accident – On the 5th inst., Mr. John SPROLES came near losing his life at Page’s Saw Mill, three miles north of town. Attempting the hazardous feat of passing from the front of the saw, under the sash, … Continue reading →
On the 17th December, 1873, by the same, Mr. Mitchell W. THOMAS, of Smyth county, to Miss Maggie SMITH, of Washington county, Va. Editorial Note: “by the same” refers to the couple being married by Rev. Jas. A. Davis. This … Continue reading →