Can someone on the list tell me where Follis Chapel is located, is this site the original location, and if this is not the original location is there a cemetery at the original location? Thanks, Rick

In a message dated 3/27/00 6:53:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, janisjs@hotmail.com writes: << The reason I'm writing is that my mother, my grandmother's only child, does not know that I did this and I would like to know from "listers" what you think and what would you do?? Should I have consulted with mom beforehand?? I know this is sora-kinda-non-list-related, but I just need support about >> I'd just explain that it was a spur of the moment decision--you just wanted to honor both your grandmother and your mom. I would be touched if I were her! Dorothy

----- Original Message ----- From: <admin@SEE.MESSAGE.FOR.ADDRESS> To: <TnGibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2000 10:31 PM Subject: New Gibson Co. Tn Wills Forum Post > Gibson Co. Tn Wills Forum > A new message, "Henry Flowers Will 1883," was posted by Jackie Isbell Johnson > on Sun, 26 Mar 2000 > > Surname: FLOWERS, THOMPSON, TOOMBS, WHITLEY, OVERALL, WRIGHT, GORDON, MCDANIEL, > GRIER > > > > --- > NAME: Jackie Isbell Johnson > EMAIL: JJohns1873@aol.com > DATE: Mar 26 2000 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: Last Will of Henry Flowers Deceased > > Gibson County Court July Term 1883 > > I, Henry Flowers, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking > and making void all other wills by me at any time made. > > First, I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as > possible out of any moneys that I may die propertied (?) of or may first come into the > hands of my Executor. > > Secondly, I give and bequeath to my wife, Mary T. Flowers, all my Household and > Kitchen furniture--One of the choice horses--One cow and calf--Ten head of stock > hogs--Five Sheep--One set of plow gear--Three plows and one years supply from my > death. > > Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my wife, Mary T. Flowers, the following described portion > of my land, it being the Western part of the tract on which I now live and described as > follows: viz.: Beginning at A. B. Flowers North West Corner on a stake with a Sweet > gum and Dogwood pointers and running thence North with a Hedge to Henry > Thompson’s South boundary line including all my land West of said line--Supposed to be > about one hundred and seventy five acres--be the same more or less--To hold so long as > she remains my widow. And I further direct that at my death or as soon after as may be > convenient that my Executor sell the remaining portion of my land , it being the East end > of my tract and supposed to be about Sixty three acres be the same more or less and I > hereby direct that my Executor sell said land to the highest bidder, after giving twenty > days notice in writing in three or more public places and that he sell said land for one third > cash and the deferred payments to be made in one and two years, equally divided and the > remaining portion of my personal property, after setting apart to my wife her part, sold on > twelve months credit, taking notes and good security. > > I have advanced to my two sons, A. B. and Elihu Flowers, Seven Hundred dollars each > over and above the following named children (viz.: Mary Wright, Susan A. Whitley, > Larcena F. Gordon, Lucinda R. Sane, and Eliza A. Tombs, who is now dead, but left one > child, Lula Tombs, which I wish to be made an equal heir). My two youngest daughters, > Martha E. Flowers and Fredonia Overall, have as yet received nothing extra to equal the > last two during my lifetime: but should I die before that is done, I direct that my > Executor, first make them equal with my daughter, Larcena F. Gordon. I further direct > him to make all my daughters or their lawful heirs equal with my two sons if there is a > sufficient amount. If not, I want them made equal out of that portion of land I have left > my wife. The balance equally divided among all my lawful heirs. > > I further direct that if I should die leaving any Gold or Silver, that that be equally divided > between my wife and all my lawful heirs. > > I direct that my Executor after the death of my wife or after she ceases to be my widow > advertise and sell the land willed to her on the same terms as directed for the other piece > of land: also, that the Personal property, left to my wife, be sold as above directed for the > sale of the other property and that the same be so divided as to make all my heirs equal. > > I further direct that all that I have bequeathed to my daughters be to them and their bodily > heirs. > > Lastly do hereby nominate and appoint my son, A. B. Flowers, my Executor. In witness > whereof I do to this my Last Will set my hand and seal this April 27, 1877. > > Henry Flowers > > Signed in the presence of the Testates this April 28, 1877 > > J. N. McDaniel > S. A. Grier > Henry Thompson > > Know all men that I, Henry Flowers, of Gibson County, Tennessee being of sound and > disposing mind and memory having heretofore made and executed my Last Will and > Testament do hereby make this a Codicil to said Last Will and Testament. Since the > making of said Will I have advanced to my daughter Fredonia Overall land valued at > Seven Hundred ($700) Dollars which with other advancements made to her make her > equal with her brothers, A. B. Flowers and Elihu Flowers. > > I further desire that this be attached to said Will and that it shall be and constitute a part of > the same to all intents and purposes. > > Henry Flowers > > Subscribed in the presence of the Testator and in the presence of each other and at the > request of said Testator this the 6th day of March 1882. > > J. N. McDaniel > S. A. Grier. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/GibsonWill?admin> >

----- Original Message ----- From: <admin@SEE.MESSAGE.FOR.ADDRESS> To: <TnGibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2000 8:19 PM Subject: New Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum Post > Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum > A new message, "Descendants of Dodson/Dotson," was posted by Betty Dotson > on Sun, 26 Mar 2000 > > Surname: Dodson, Dotson > > > > --- > NAME: Betty Dotson > EMAIL: j72p59@webtv.net > DATE: Mar 26 2000 > QRYTEXT: > Searching Gibson Co and surrounding counties for any descendants of Dodson/Dotson with family ties to the Old VA Dodson/Dotson. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Gibson?admin> > >

Vicki, I will have to reread the magazine if we still have the issue, I seem to remember that they buried the individual but held the funeral in the spring time ... My ancestors spent little time in Kentucky in their movement westward... so I don't spend to much time reading the issues for information... I see what I can find this week.. Jerry >Jerry: What did the KY article say they did in the meantime with the body? >Something like they did with Gus in Lonesome Dove? Packed them in salt and >put them the ice house until spring? > >Hope this subject doesn't bother anyone......I think it's interesting. >Vicki

Was told that maybe my Hughes' came from Tennessee. My grandparents on my father's side of the family were William Henry Hughes and Mattie Jane Beakley? (on the spelling) Hughes. My father was Malcolm Leo Hughes. I know that they were in Portageville, Mo. when my father was born. Would like to email with anyone that might know anything about this family. Also my mailing address is Judy Hughes Opitz 417 Reasoner Ln. Russellville, Ar. 72802 email pitmer@cei.net that is pitmer Thanks in advance Judy O.

Trying to find out anything about the families of Jerry Franklin (Frank) Taylor and Mattie Lou Trout Taylor. They were my grandparents. My mother was Mildred Taylor. She married Leo Hughes. I was told she had a friend by the name of Faye Fields. Would like to talk to anyone who can give me any information on this family. Gibson and Dyer counties Tennessee. Thanks in advance. Judy Hughes Opitz email me at pitmer@cei.net that is pitmer 417 Reasoner Lane Russellville, Ar. 72802

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Ann McDonald" <mamcdona@union-tel.com> To: <TnGibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 6:48 PM Subject: AMAZING!! > Dear Vicki and others, > > The Gibson County Page is wonderful. I have many references to family > members in Gibson County through your efforts. Much Thanks, > > Mary Ann McDonald > >

Cheryl Walker has completed the Circuit Court Index 1876-1878. She did a great job! To see it go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tngibson/CircuitCourt/circuitcourt.htm There are two pages. A HUGE THANKS to Cheryl! You can email her at cheryl-walker@home.com A great addition to the Gibson County page! Vicki

.__________________________________________________________________. THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXII No.10. HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE FRIDAY MARCH 5th,1920. .__________________________________________________________________. ---LOCAL NEWS---J.Bayless JUDD died at the home of Miss Alice GLASS Sunday morning,after a short illness of pneumonia.After funeral services at the residence here.the remains were taken to Gallatin for interment.Mr.JUDD was a traveling salesman,insurance:He was happily married to Miss Martha GLASS,of this city about 18 months ago,and soon after their marriage,they moved to Memohis.He also leaves his mother and two brothers. John HICKS died at his home south of town Saturday,interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Born to Mr.& Mrs.Robert HARWOOD on March 1st,a fine son. ---FORMER HUMBOLDT MAN PASSES AWAY---The sad news reached here early this week that Mr. Robert P.LOWE,a former well known and much loved citizen died at his home in Weatherford,TX.The following are excerpts from the Weatherford Democrat:”Robert P.LOWE passed away at the family home on West Oak at 3:30 p.m. Feb.17th,aged 76 years”...He leaves his wife and two sons,R.S.& G.E.LOWE... ---INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---J.M.PYBASS,of Tupelo,Miss.,and Miss Ruth HAZELWOOD,the pretty accopmplished daughter of Mr.& Mrs.J.P.HAZELWOOD,were married last Sunday evening at the Methodist Parsonage. .Ernest BOMAR,a prominent young business man of Bolivar,Tennessee and Miss Arline HALE,eldest daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Lonnie HALE,drove to Jackson last Saturday where they were married. ---CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO---Mrs.Buchanan AVERY has been very low with uremic poisoning,and her condition is reported no better this morning as we write this.All her friends are praying her life may be spared for the sake of her two babies--LATER news on Wednesday,Mrs.Buchanan AVERY died this morning,after 10 days of intense suffering.She leaves two small children,her husband,mother and three sisters. ---OUT-OF-TOWN DEATHS--- MILAN,Tenn.,Feb.27th-Mrs.Mary BELEW,83,died at her home near Cades,of infirmities of age.She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and is survived by several sons and daughters.Interment in Poplar Springs Cemetery. TRIMBLE,Tenn.,Feb.27th-Mrs.NEWMAN,wife of West NEWMAN,cashier of the Mason Hall Bank of Mason Hall,is dead.She leaves one child besides numerous relatives and friends. Mrs.Will WEST,of Mason Hall died.She leaves a husband and relatives. MILAN,Tenn.,Feb.27th-Mrs.Regina A.HOWE,aged 56,died at her home here Thursday evening of influenza and pneumonia.She was a wife of C.E.HOWE,who survives her.Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. ---THE DEAD---Nathaniel POWELL,aged 58 years,died at his home three miles north of here last Saturday.He was a prosperous farmer,a good citizen, a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and is survived by his wife;one sister;and three brothers.Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. ---DEAD---Mr.Milton BOONE,one of the old well-known and highly respected farmers and citizens of the Humboldt section,died at the family home in Humboldt,at 11 ;15 a.m. on Tuesday,March 2nd,after a two weeks illness.Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. He was 72 years of age,the father of 8 sons and 5 daughters. ---DEAD---Mr.John W.ALLEN died at the residence of R.S.ALLEN,east of Humboldt,on Tuesday,March 2nd,after a brief illness.He was 64 years of age.Burial in Antioch Cemetery. ---Mr.& Mrs.John McKNIGHT have the tender sympathy of their friends and the community in the loss of their precious baby,Albert Wilford,who died of pneumonia on Feb.29th.He was three years, 9 months and five days old.He was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery.He was a brother of Flora Lee McKNIGHT. ---DEAD---mr.W.C.DANIELS,an aged and respected citizen of Avondale suburb,died at his family home on Feb.29th,after a brief illness of influenza.He is survived by his wife;three sons; and six daughters.He was 79 years of age.Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. ---DAVIDSON CHAPEL NEWS---Born to Mr.& Mrs.John NEIL,a daughter. ---MORE ON MILTON A.BOONE DEATH---Husband of Mattie; father of Walter, Robert, Oscar, Lonza, Mrs.Lula HAMILTON, Mrs.Floyd TODD, Mrs.Stella HUMPHREYS, all of Humboldt; also Miss Virgie BOONE,of Humboldt; Charles, of Forney,Tx.;Fred, of Sapulpa,Okla.;Ted,of Ark.; Homer BOONE & Mrs.Jessie LANE, of Jackson,Tenn. ---ENTERPRISE ITEMS---Vaudie REEVES of Fruitland,died of pneumonia and was buried at Old Gibson Sunday. ---SOCIETY---Mrs.A.R.DODSON received a message on Monday announcing the death of her neice,Mrs.Lillian Bell BEADLE,at Little Rock,Ark.She leaves her husband,an infant son,and children,Ira Mai & Charlie SCOTT. MISS Elizabeth DONOVAN returned from Birmingham,Ala.,where she was called on account of the death of her cousin,Father John F.WHITE. BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Herbert J.BAUM,Crescent Court Apts.,Birmingham,Ala.,on Saturday,Feb.28th,a daughter. .___________________End of March 5th ISSUE.____________________________.

Hi, I am in the process of adding letters from Capt Peter Marchant Co. C 47th Tenn Inf. CSA. These letters were written by the Capt while in service and give a first hand, personal account of the common soldier's experiences during the WAR. They wll be updated as info becomes available David Guthrie has graciously allowed me to include this info on my website. http://www.geocities.com/bsdunagan/letters.htm Thanks Barry Dunagan's Genealogy and Confederate History Dunagan/Grogan/Gentry/Mayfield/Patterson/Scrivner/Spence Genealogy and Military History of Gibson County, Tennesse http://www.geocities.com/bsdunagan

As my grandfather used to say, a "cyclone" has attacked the Gibson page. And it was ME! I'm working on repairing it now. Links should still work, so please bare with me! Vicki

I am new to this area. I am looking for information on the BARKER Family who lived in Gibson Co. TN in the 1850's. We think the first name of the man is Wwilliam. He had a son Elijah/Eligah Bell Barker in the early 1850's. From Gibson Co. TN, they moved to AR in the 1860's. Is there anyone who can do some checking for me to see if there is any information on this family. I know there is little to go on here, but from other findings, we are almost sure that we are looking for William to be the father. We do not know who he was married to or when. We do believe that he came from NC. Pgraf63@hotmail.com Thanks, Pamela Graf

Jerry: What did the KY article say they did in the meantime with the body? Something like they did with Gus in Lonesome Dove? Packed them in salt and put them the ice house until spring? Hope this subject doesn't bother anyone......I think it's interesting. Vicki ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Byers" <sreyb@networksplus.net> To: <TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 11:25 PM Subject: Re: [TNGIBSON] Fw: [TNCARROL] FOLKLORE > Several years ago the Kentucky Explorer Magazine did an articile on Death > in the Mountains ... > If a loved one died in the winter time ... the funeral would be in the > Spring Time when the weather was nice ... most of the cemeteries in the > mountainest areas would be on the mountainsides.. and not in the valleys > because of flooding in the springtime... > Jerry in Kansas >

----- Original Message ----- From: <admin@SEE.MESSAGE.FOR.ADDRESS> To: <TnGibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 10:53 PM Subject: New Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum Post > Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum > A new message, "Bradfords of Gibson Co, TN," was posted by Polly Piskos > on Thu, 23 Mar 2000 > > Surname: Bradford > > > > --- > NAME: Polly Piskos > EMAIL: jpiskos@hsnp.com > DATE: Mar 23 2000 > QRYTEXT: Does anyone have information about John Bradford, son of Harris Bradford who moved to Gibson Co, TN from NC? Harris was born 1760/1770 and died 1836. > . > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Gibson?admin> > >

Several years ago the Kentucky Explorer Magazine did an articile on Death in the Mountains ... If a loved one died in the winter time ... the funeral would be in the Spring Time when the weather was nice ... most of the cemeteries in the mountainest areas would be on the mountainsides.. and not in the valleys because of flooding in the springtime... Jerry in Kansas

Barry Dunagan's Genealogy and Confederate History Dunagan/Grogan/Gentry/Mayfield/Patterson/Scrivner/Spence Genealogy and Military History of Gibson County, Tennesse http://www.geocities.com/bsdunagan ----- Original Message ----- From: <WILLIHAWK@aol.com> To: <dunagan@usit.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 4:35 PM Subject: Re: Picture > Barry, > Thanks so much for doing this for me. my address is > > Mary Williams > 527 E Monroe > Kirkwood, MO 63122 > > Please let me pay you for the copy and the postage. > Mary >

___________________________________________________________. The COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXII No.8 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20th,1920 ___________________________________________________________. ---LOCAL NEWS---Mr.and Mrs.J.A.BELL died at their home a few miles from this city Sunday,after a short illness of pneuminia.Interment was in Davidson Cemetery. ---CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO---Mrs.FOLLIS,mother of Lee FOLLIS,died at her home near Center last Friday and was buried at Center graveyard Saturday morning. ---IN LOVING MEMORY---On last Tuesday morning,just as the hour hand of the clock pointed to six,death entered the home of Mr.& Mrs.A.N.BUTLER and took their darling son,Odie.He had first measles,then pneumonia. ---GONE HOME---On Friday,February 13th,1920,the Death Angel visited the home of Mr.A.LEWIS,and took away the beautiful wife and mother.She was born in the year of 1885 and married Mr.LEWIS in 1907.To this happy union were born three boys and one girl.She leaves two loving sisters,Mrs.Jim FOLLIS and Mrs.Tom MAY, and one brother, J.A.BROWN. Her funeral was held at her home Church,Oak Grove. ---DEATHS OF THE WEEK--COMPILED BY BODKIN & SON- Funeral Directors. JOHNSON--At 9 o’clock Saturday night,Feb.14th,at the family residence at Avondale cotton mill,G.M.JOHNSON,husband of Esta JOHNSON,in the 33rd year of his age.Survived by his wife and four children.Interment in Rose Hill. ROWLETT--Sunday night,Feb.15th,at family home in Medina,John T.ROWLETT,Jr. He is survived by his parents,his wife.four brothers and one sister.Interment in Mt.Zion Cemetery. WALKER-colored-Saturday night at 11:30,Feb.14th,at her home on Mr.T.L.NELSON’s farm,Cora WALKER.Burial in Jones Grove. RAGAN-colored-At his home 4 & 1/2 miles from Humboldt,Sunday,Feb.15th,at 12:30 p.m. John RAGAN,86 years of age.Survived by four boys and three girls.Interment in Salem Cemetery. ---DAVIDSON CHAPEL NOTES---A dark cloud of sorrow casts its mantle of gloom over our community Sunday,when the Death Angel visited us and claimed for its first victim,Mr.Joe A. BELL.Just eleven hours and 20 minutes after his death,his wife,Mrs.Mattie SKILES BELL, passed away.They were buried in the same grave in Davidson Chapel Cemetery,Monday.They leave two children,six grandchildren.two brothers and two sisters. ---THE DEAD---On Thursday,January 29th,the angel of death visited the home of Mr.&Mrs.Walter FOUST and took away their baby girl,age one year, eight months and twelve days, Donnelle. ---WALNUT GROVE NEWS--6th DISTRICT---Floyd,the fourteen year old son of Mr.& Mrs.George WADE died Monday afternoon,after a brief illness of inflenza and pneumonia. ---WEEKS DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--ROWLAND death already reported except cause of death-a brief illness of pneumonia. ---COXVILLE ITEMS--RFD #10--CROCKETT COUNTY---Mrs.SPITZER of Bells,mother of Mrs.Shady HOOPER of the Salem community,was buried in the Salem Cemetery Tuesday. Mr.Joe BLACK,of near Salem,has been confined to his bed for a week or so,suffering from a general breakdown. ---SOCIETY---A wedding on Sunday in St.Louis ,when Miss Esther McFARLAND and Coleman L.NICHOLS were united in marriage.She is a daughter of Mrs.Esther G.McFARLAND of this city.He is the son of Mrs.Sallie A.NICHOLS of Humboldt. Miss Meazy MARONEY and Eugene JOHNSON of this city were married last Saturday evening. Mr.& Mrs.W.S.DOLLAR of Friendship have been called here to the bedside of her father,E.M.LAY,on Route 7,who is dangerously ill with pneumonia. __________________________________________________________________. End of February 20th 1920 issue. __________________________________________________________________. _________________________________________________________________. THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXII No.9 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27th, 1920 _________________________________________________________________. ---REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS---F.D.MIDGETT to J.E.DOTY, 33 acres in 7th District; $2000. ---LOCAL NEWS---Born to Mr.& Mrs.Horace PHELAN on Tuesday,Feb.24th,a fine daughter. Mrs.Mollie HARRIS,widow of John HARRIS,died at her home a few miles west of town Monday evening,after a short illness of pneumonia.Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. ---CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO---Mr.& Mrs.Will FLY received a telegram this week telling them of the safe arrival of a little grandson in the home of their daughter,Mrs.Myra BLEDSOE,in Memphis. Mr.& Mrs.R.L.THOMPSON attended the funeral of Champ BOLING at Bells Thursday. Dave WILLIAMS,a wealthy colored man,one of our oldest,was buried last week. ---DEATHS OF THE WEEK BY BODKINS & SON,Funeral Directors--- CHATTEM--At 4:30 p.m. Feb.20th,Burnice Preston CHATTEM,son of Penn & Fannie CHATTEM, 13 years of age.This child has been an invalid many years,but an attack of influenza was the cause of his death.Burial Feb.21st at Rose Hill Cem.He leaves his parents;one brother and 2 sisters. SENSING--At 4:50 p.m. Feb.26th at residence on 18th Avenue,Mrs.W.M.SENSING,formerly of Jackson,age 53 years,died of influenza.Survived by five children,three brothers,four sisters.The remains were shipped to Clarksville for burial. BALDRIDGE--colored--At 10:30 p.m.,John BALDRIDGE,aged 72 years,died at his home,Jerrell’s Switch,after an illness of paralysis.Survived by 4 girls and 4 boys.Funeral from home,burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. ---NEWS HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN---Mr.& Mrs.R.L.DICKSON were in Dyer several days last week and this ,at the bedside of sick relatives.His brother,Pro.Enoch DICKSON,is very low,not expected to live and Mrs.G.F.RUSSELL is also very sick with the flu. ---BELLS, RFD #3---Mrs.Mollie PERMENTER returned home last week from an extended visit to relatives in Texas and has been sick with the flu. Jim BOYD received a telephone call Friday morning from his brother,Francis,near Trimble,that his daughter had died that morning of pneumonia. Chestman PERMENTER,of Chestnut Bluff,and Mrs.Alice MARKHAM,of District#1,are at the bedside of their mother,Mrs.Mollie PERMENTER. ---COXVILLE ITEMS--RFD #10--CROCKETT COUNTY---Mr.& Mrs.Tom ROSS have a fine baby girl since our last writing. ---INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---Miss Lillian JACKSON married James JONES,a member of the faculty where she is teaching. ---SOCIETY---Mr.& Mrs.B.F.JARRELL received a message Thursday morning announcing the birth of a daughter,to Mr.& Mrs.F.W.JACOBS in Charleston,SC Mr.& Mrs.J.M.BRIGHT received a wire that their daughter,Annie,was married to Dr.Ray M. BALYEAT in Guthrie,Okla.,Feb.13th. Born to Mr.& Mrs.Lon C.ROBINSON on Saturday Feb.21st,a daughter. _______________________________________________________________. End of February 27th, 1920 issue. _______________________________________________________________.

Hello, Is there anyone on the list who has access to the 1880 Tn Census , and can look up the following family for me? Thank You Carol They were in GIBSON Co, Tn. in 1860 & 1870 . Hopefully they are still there. Head of household: JOHN W. WILLIAMS , age abt. 52, born in N. C. Wife: MARY O. WILLIAMS, age abt. 48 , born in TN.

This is interesting! Came from the Carroll Co. TN list. Vicki > FOLKLORE > > GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN > > I. The traditional Ozarker accepted their shortness of life and its > natural end better than their modern counterpart > > 1.They had a deep belief in religion and accepted that life after > death was certain > 2.Infant mortality was very high because > Medicine was nonexistent or primitive > Hygiene was poor > Doctors were scarce > Childhood disease such as measles and chicken pox were often > fatal > 3.Common causes of death among adults included > Pneumonia > Typhoid fever > Childbirth > Tuberculosis > Infection > > > II. The family of a seriously ill person was given comfort in the > following ways > > 1.The ill person was never left alone when death was imminent > 2.Friends helped with farm chores and provided tangible support when > possible > 3.Friends and family who lived away were sent black-edged death > notices which were promptly delivered by the post offices > > > III. Preparations for burial included > > 1.Undertakers and embalmers were seldom used prior to 1930 > 2.For this reason funerals were often held the next day after death > 3.If possible it was desirable to delay the funeral for three days to > signify the resurrection > 4.The "laying out" of the body was very ritualistic > All bedding and clothes were immediately burned or washed > The room where death had occurred was totally cleaned > The body was totally washed > Quarters were placed over the eyes of the deceased and later > kept as keepsakes > The body was dressed in the persons "Sundays best" > A persons favorite jewelry, hat, etc. was often placed in the > coffin with the deceased > Once prepared the body was laid out on a "cooling board" to > await rigor mortis > Wet soda clothes were placed on the face and hands to preserve > the skin texture and color > 5."Sitting up" with the body was very important > Friends always remained with the body until the funeral > Coffins were hand made usually by family members or friends > The room where the body was "laid out" was darkened and all > furniture removed except for chairs which were placed backwards against > the wall > 6.The digging of the grave was a chore for neighbors and sometimes > relatives > Graves were traditionally six feet long, four feet wide and > six feet deep > The grave always faced the East or the rising sun > If the ground was frozen or rocky dynamite was used to dig the > grave > A little dirt was always left in the grave until the day of > the funeral and was to be dug on that day > > > IV. The funeral procedure included > > 1.On the day of the funeral neighbors gathered at the home of the > bereaved and prepared a large dinner > 2.Most funerals were at 2:00 in the afternoon if possible > 3.The funeral was generally attended by the whole community > 4.While it was acceptable to be emotional, funerals were expected to > be respectful and dignified > 5.Children were even taken to church during the school year to be > taught how to behave at a funeral > 6.Attendees were expected to wear black or dark clothing > 7.Women of the bereaved family always wore black hats or veils to the > funeral > 8.Funerals were held at churches or in the home since funeral homes > were found only in large cities > 9.The actual funeral ceremony was very ritualistic > A song was sung > Scripture was read > Another song was sung > The persons obituary was read > A sermon was preached which was often long and very emotional > A closing prayer was voiced > The body was viewed by the attendees with the family last > > > V. The burial > > 1.The body was taken to the cemetery by a wagon or carried by > pallbearers if near the home or church > 2.A short prayer was given by the preacher at the grave site > 3.Hand picked flowers were placed on the coffin prior to internment > 4.As the grave was being covered by neighbors, others gave the family > expressions of grief to the family members > 5.Neighbors often visited the family members the same night of the > funeral or the next day > > > VI. The aftermath > > 1.The next day all went back to work and life returned to normal > 2.If the widow did not have a family she often faced a difficult time > because she was expected to > be in a state of mourning for one year > wear black in public > Not attend "questionable" events such as dances > care for the children and the farm > Often widows remarried as soon as the grieving period was over > > > > VII. Superstitions about death included; > > 1.Predictors of death > A window sash falling in the night > Any household noise suggesting the tearing of cloth > The hearing of "death bones" or rattling > Church bells ringing without a cause > The howling of a dog four times while under the front porch > A rooster crowing in the doorway of a house > Any bird coming into the house but particularly an owl > Transplanting of a cedar tree > 2.Superstitions about dying included > It was bad luck to lift a dying person from one bed to another > > A sick person thought if he touched a piece of bread to his > lips and then gave it to his dog he could detect how serious his > condition was depending on > whether the dog ate it or not > Death is near if a person begins to smell like crushed > pumpkins > 3.Superstitions about preparations after death included > All clocks had to be stopped because if it stops by itself > while a dead body is in the house another person will die > All mirrors had to be covered since for a viewer to glimpse > his own reflection means they would also die soon > All chairs had to be placed backwards against the wall > The body was never left alone or animals would get it > A relative was to cut a hickory stick the exact length of the > body and carry it during the funeral procession > Rainy weather on a funeral day was very good luck > Mourners were to never leave the grave site until the last > clod of dirt in replaced > Dead people often left a "Feather Crown" in their pillows if > they were of exceptional character or a saintly person > > _____________ >