P. G Johnson pastor of the Flowers Primitive Baptist Church was buried in the Flowers cemetery in 1908. Does anyone know if wife is buried there. I need dates for her and name. He referred to her in letters as "Mattie" Thanks for any clue you can give me. Ruby Beaver rbeaver@simplynet.net Researching: BALLARD, BEAVER, BENNETT, CLEMENS, FOWLER, JOHNSON, MARSHALL, PEYTON, SWINDELL, WARD, WALKER

The Courier-Chronicle Humboldt,TN October 29,1915 News was received here Wednesday of the death of Mrs.Bell Pharr,mother of Mrs.A.W.Biggs,which occurred at her home in Memphis.The remains will be brought to Kenton for burial. Mrs.Tennie Claybrook,wife of Joe Claybrook,died at her home,east of town.She was 52 years old and leaves her husband and eight children to mourn her loss.

The Daily Bulletin, Trenton, Tennessee; Wednesday, November 4,1936. Hickory Grove by Special Correspondent Mr. Lofton Sanderford of Pope visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Allan and Mr and Mrs C.W. Harris Sunday. Mr Joe Harris Moore of Newbern is at the bedside of his uncle, R.N. Harris, who was injured in an automobile accident at Wynne, Ark., last week. Mr and Mrs Lexa Canada and son Billy, from St. Louis, are guests of Mrs Daisy Canada and other relatives in this community. Mrs W.W. Wade and Mrs G.W. Wade from Trenton visited Mr and Mrs C.W. Harris Saturday. Elder Thompson from Martin preached Sunday morning and afternoon to a large crowd at Bethany. Mr and Mrs Robert Witt, Mr and Mrs B.B. Stultz from Brazil attended the services at Bethany Sunday. Mr and Mrs Levi Lancaster, Paul Lancaster, Dan and Clyde Ragsdale were in Nashville recently. Mr and Mrs F.H. Taylor, Jer Mac and Rosalind, visited Mr and Mrs Taylor Hall at Neboville Sunday. Charles Harris is still improving rapidly at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Mr and Mrs Bob Harris and Mrs Paul Harris of Jackson were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs C.W. Harris Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Harwood of Paris spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs B.F. Harwood. Classified Ads For Sale--Two nice building lots on Church St. See R.E. Ross, Mrs Ross, or Mrs Grigsby. For Rent--2 connecting rooms on First St., inquire of Mrs Luther Yates. For Rent--One furnished room, newly decorated. D.O. Nowell 600 High St. For Sale--Cedar and Chestnut fence posts, 7 ft. long. 10 cents for Chestnut, 15 cents for Cedar. Ph. 311-M, J.W. Mays, Trenton. Farm For Sale--The Jessie Moore farm, consisting of 213 acres, 4 miles west of Trenton, Tenn. Good hard surface road. Good wells of lasting water, 2-story brick building. Can give possession the first of year. If interested write or see W.J. Ralls, Dover, Tenn. More later, Rick

--October 22,1915--continued.-- Rural Route No.10---The Stork visited the home of Mr.& Mrs.Joe Reeves Tuesday night and left a "charge to keep". Mr.J.R.Nethery,called us a few nights ago and informed us about a new grandson of his in the home of his oldest daughter,Mrs.Joe Butler of Bells. Dresden,TN.,October 19.--News reached Dresden Monday afternoon of a killing occurring several miles west of Greenfield,in the extreme southwest portion of Weakley County,in which Joe Ward was cut to death by Smith Abernathy,the latter using a pocket knife.Abernathy is a man over 60 years of age. The Dead---J.M.Wortham died at his home in northeast Humboldt Saturday afternoon,and his remains were buried in the 25th District Sunday.Deceased was nearly 80 years of age,and leaves several sons and daughters,of whomMrs.G.W.Gill of this city is one.His wife preceded him to the grave only by a few months. More on the death of Charles J.Custer---His daughter was Mrs.Winnie Custer Alexander,wife of Richard Alexander of this city.Mr.Custer was born Feb.27th,1844 at Troy,MO.,being the eldest son and fifth born child of Joseph Custer of Rockingham Co.VA.,his father died in 1868,his mother lived to the age 90.On May 22nd,1878,Miss Ella,daughter of Judge W.R.Vance became his wife.She was born July 8th,1848,and died March 20th,1883,leaving two son,Charles Jr.,and Vance.On April 20th,1886,he was married to Miss Sallie T.,daughter of Rev.Thomas Hall.She died a few years later and left him with one daughter,Winnie.A few years later Mr.Custer we3dded Miss Pattie Nolen of Brownsville and she was with him when the end came.Interment was at East View. BORN--to Mr.& Mrs. W.T.Bledsoe,October 26th,a boy.

The Courier-Chronicle Humboldt,Tn October 22,1915 Local News---Harvey White and Miss Clyde Westbrooks,were married in Dyersburg Saturday. The Chancery Court Clerk's Office was the scene of a double wedding Saturday afternoon when E.E.Ashley and Miss Cary McCage and J.N.Norman and Miss Etta Hammonds,of near Bells Chapel were united in marriage. Live Locals From Medina--Mr.& Mrs.Simpson have issued invitatations to the approaching marriage of their daughter,Clara Ruth,to Drue Lemuel DeBerry at their home on Sunday evening,October the 24th. John Boone,a prosperous farmer east of town was united in marriage to Agnes Thompson Sunday evening. Interesting News From Gibson--Married Friday,Oct.,15th at C.P.Church,Walter Sanders and Mary Lou Burns.He is the son of D.D.Sanders,she is the daughter of the late Mr.& Mrs.Edgar Burns. Frank C.Hicks of Jackson and Mrs.Margaret Trull of the Chapel Hill community were united in marriage,Rev.E.M.Hicks,son of the groom,officiating. DEATH--Charles J.Custer,Sr.,one of Humboldt's former prominent and beloved citizens,died at Tiptonville Monday.The remains were interred at Union City Wednesday.He was about 70 years old and leaves his wife and two sons;Judge Vance Custer and Charles J.Custer;one daughter,Miss Winnie Custer;one sister,Mrs.Salisbury. Crockett County News From Alamo--Filbert Jelks,an old and well to do colored man,died Wednesday afternoon,after a long illness of cancer and was buried at Harris Chapel Thursday.--Also a son of Mollie Thompson was buried there the same day. Mr.Sam Haddard died at Mr.Jones 'in Cairo neighborhood Tuesday morning and his remains carried to Fulton,KY for burial.He came from Jerusalem six years ago. In Memory--On the morning of October 16th,just at the dawn of the day,the Death Angel visited the home of Mr.& Mrs.Joe Bledsoe and took from them their darling little girl,Blanch.She was only 6 years,3 months old. MIDYETT'==All the Best Things In Seasonable Grocries--Lot new crop Sorghum Molasses--Close Prices--telephone me you orders--Quick Delivery--Telephone 58.J.N.Midyett. Society--A home wedding in North Jackson Wednesday,Oct.13th,when Miss Louise Gillmann and Clyde Mcleary were united in marriage. Miss Jessie Pearl Boone and Mr.Leslie B.Lane of Jackson were married in that city Wednesday. Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Nina Keenan,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.H.H.Keenan,to Clarence Eugene Luckey,to take place at the family residence east of Humboldt on Thursday,Nov.4th. Born to Mr.& Mrs.Sam W.Ferrell on Sunday,Oct.17th,a daughter.

Oct.15,1915--continued-- The stork visited the home of J.P.Warmath and wife last week and left a fine baby girl. Aunt Sophie Hill died suddenly Monday night of heartfailure.She was 82 years old.The funeral service was conducted at the residence by Rev.J.F.Parker,after which the body was laid to rest in the Wright's Chapel Cemetery. Gibson--October 13th---Mrs.Mary Foust,aged 82 years,died Friday at the home of her daughter-in-law,Mrs.Altie Foust.She was the widow of Elijah Foust,who was captured during the Civil War by Federal soldiers and died in an Ohio prison.She leaves two sons,R.E.Foust,wellknown farmer of the 18th District,and Billy Fourt of Henry County.The funeral services were at the C.P.Church after which the body was laid to rest in Double Springs Cemetery. The little afflicted son of Mr.& Mrs.G.J.Blankinship,aged 14 months,died Sunday evening.Services were conducted at the residence,the little body laid to rest Monday in White Rose Cemetery. Mrs.G.J.Carman was called to Bethal Springs Monday to attend the funeral of her father,Uncle Roddie Hendrix,aged 94 years.He leaves a large family of children,grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Mr.& Mrs.Gordan Manley are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born Tuesday. Mr.& Mrs.Tom Meals are the proud parents of a fine boy,bornThursday morning. Little Margarete Larimore,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Mose Dunlap,departed this life October 8th,1915.She was four years old,being the second child they have lost.Saturday,she was laid to rest in Cox's Cemetery. Grammer Grades School---Miss Inez Dunlap,was absent from school last week because of the death of her little sister. Rural Route No.10---Rachael and Lillian,little daughters of Mrs.Ettie Craddock,are ill with chills and fever.

The Courier-Chronicle Humboldt,TN October 15,1915 Local News---Mrs.Reubin Seay of Nashville,has been called home on account of the death of her brother,Elbert Phelan. Roy Glisson of Rutherford,TN,and Estella Chappin of Cape Girardeau,MO.,were married Monday afternoon at the residence of the groom's sister,Mrs.Thomas Bennett. Elbert Phelan,a prominent farmer and business man,died at his home in this city Friday morning.The funeral was held at the residence Saturday,burial at Salem.He is survived by his wife,two children:his parents,the D.F.Phelans;his sister,Mrs.R.Seay of Nashville and his brother,Harry Phelan of this place. Mr.D.G.Bradley and Miss Bena Crenshaw were married last Thursday evening at the Methodist parsonage. Dr.G.W.James Dies Very Suddenly---He died Thursday about 11 a.m. of heartfailure.Deceased is survived by six sons and daughters,four of his first marriage and two by his second.They are:Mrs.Clyde Hamilton,Mrs.E.R.Wilson,Warren James,Henry James,Miss Emma James and Pike H.James.His wife died last December.In the death of Dr.James,Humboldt loses a good citizen and a valuable one. Crockett County News From Alamo: Mrs.Perry,of Chestnut Bluff,mother of our fellowtownsman,John Perry,died Tuesday. Social Happenings In & About Town--Mr.Henry James of Gleason was called to Humboldt by the death of his father,Dr.James. Walter Williams of Paducah,KY.,is home to attend the funeral of Dr.James. Mary Alice,the 13 months old baby of Mr.& Mrs.Roy Toombs,died very suddenly Wednesday afternoon,Oct.12th of acute indigestion.The remains were buried at Zion graveyard on Thursday. Interesting News From Gibson--Oct.7th--Since our last,the home of Mrs.Sallie Lessenberry was destroyed by fire,together with its contents,including the smoke-house and contents.The loss falls heavy on her as she had only a small amount of insurance.The ladies of the community met at Mrs.W.B.Maley's Monday and gave her a miscellanoues shower.

I need info on Robert Luther EDMISTON and Allie Cooper, my greatgrandfather and mother, who might have come to Gibson. They had children: Charles Wesley Edmiston born in Quito, Tennessee in 1899, Edgar Edmiston? Thank you Bobby

The Courier-Chronicle Humboldt,TN October 8th,1915 Local news---Sarah Elizabeth Moore,the beautiful little 16 months old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.J.M.Moore,died early Monday.Funeral services were Wednesday at the Oakland Cemetery. Mr.W.D.Waddell and Mrs.Alice A.Andrews were united in marriage Sunday. Clark Moore was called home from Earle,AR.,Monday on account of the death of his little sister,Sarah Elizabeth. Mr.& Mrs.T.K.Happel will attend the marriage of their brother,Dr.Horace E.Happel to Miss Elizabeth Drew,which will take place in St.Louis on the 16th. An hour after the close of the Tri-County Fair,which had passed without the slightest untoward incident to mar its features,Dr.J.J.Pratt was accidently killed by a falling tent pole.He was carried to the home of his cousin,John McAlister,where he died.The remains were taken to McKenzie for burial. Crockett County News From Alamo---Mrs.Lois Permenter and little daughter,Dorothy of Jackson,are visiting relatives here this weekend Mr.& Mrs.Ed Smothers were rejoicing over the arrival of a wee man who made his appearance the first day of September.

The Courier-Chronicle Humboldt,TN October 1,1915 Card of Thanks--To our many friends who were so kind during the long illness and death of my beloved husband,George W.Coleman.---Mrs.Mattie Coleman & Family. Jno.D.Gullett,a former well-known citizen of Humboldt,but for several years a resident of Memphis,died at his home in the latter city.The remains were brought to Humboldt Monday,and after services at the Cumberland Church,burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.He is survived by his wife:three sons,Leon,Will & Harry;one daughter,Mrs.Dora Ellis. Neiman Booth of Crockett County was found guilty of highway robbery and sentenced to 15 years in the pententiary. Tullahoma,TN.,Sept.26---While crossing the branch railroad track to the station,Beulah,15 year old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Ewing Holt,was run over Saturday by a branch train which was backing past the station and was so fearfully injured that death resulted two hours later.Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Society---On Sunday afternoon,Sept.26th,Monroe Karnes and Bessie McGill were married. Born to Mr.& Mrs.W.O.Gray on the 25th,a daughter. Knoxville,TN.,Sept.24---LaFayette Norton,of Lenior City,was killed,his daughter,Ella,seriously ,and his daughter-in-law,Mrs.Frank Norton,painfully injured in an automobile accident at Pine Mountain. In Memory Of---George W.Coleman was born April 26th,1857,and departed this life Thursday at 11:45 p.m.,Sept.23rd,1915,at the age of 58 years 4 months and 27 days.He was married to Miss Katherine Jacobs,Feb.4th,1880,and to this union 11 children were born,10 of whom survive him.

September 24,1915 issue continued--- Local Happenings In And About Town---News came from Stockton,Calif.,of the death in that city on Sept.11th of Mrs.Hannah Stilwell Hughes.She was reared in Humboldt,and was the daughter of the late Dr.Wm.H.Stilwell.Several years ago she was united in marriage to Mr.Louis Hughes ,of Dyersburg,and spent several years of her married life in that town.Mr.Hughes died some years ago and for the past 15 years,she and her daughter,Mary,have lived in Stockton. Knoxville,TN.,Sept.20--T.B.Brown,an employee of the Zinc Company at Mascot,was struck and killed by a Southern passenger train at Mascot today.He was standing on one track watching a freight train go by when hit.He was 36 years old and leaves a widow and six children. Society---A pretty wedding was solmnized at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday,when Ruby Marguerite Bevill became the bride of L.Garland Frye. Dr.T.H.King and Mrs.Eddie Sloan of this city were married in Jackson Wednesday. Born to Mr.& Mrs.Emerson Duffey on Thursday,the 21st,a girl.

The Courier-Chronicle Humboldt,TN September 24,1915 Rural Route # 10--Mr.& Mrs.Ira Porter are entertaining a little girl who arrived last week to gladden their home. Route # 10,Crockett County--Jesse Hamilton and Zora Betts were united in marriage Sunday afternoon. Mr.& Mrs.Odie Reasons are entertaining a new lady in their home. Bells,Tn.,Route 3.---Jim Midyett,of Bells was a business visitor in Gadsden Saturday. Crockett County Real Estates Transfers---S.H.Midyett to W.C.Cherry and wife,lot in Alamo,TN.$512. Mabel Freeman Luckey--went to sleep at her home in Jackson,TN,August 23rd,1915,after an illness of several days duration-the last long quiet sleep succeeding earthly life.She was born in Lauderdale County,near Ripley,just 27 years and 2 days preceeding her death.She was the daughter of Orran H.& Sarah E.Freeman.Her father died when she was three years old.She,with her mother and brother came to Gibson ,where she lived until five years ago,when she married Dr.Wm.Lucky and moved to Jackson.To this Married life,two sons were born,one who died in infancy and the other,Carl remains with his father.----By her aunt--Julia Nicholson Farrow. Crockett County News From Alamo---The Stork visited the home of Mr.& Mrs.Walter Conley last week and left a cute little man to love and be loved. Mr.Lattimer of Chattanooga,is visiting P.B.Nance and family & also J.F.Robertson of Crockett Mills.He was accompanied by a Mr.Mitchell,a blind man,who died suddenly in Crockett Mills yesterday. Jackson,TN.,Sept.21---Early Sunday morning in their home near Medina,this county,Oscar Newsom,colored,was shot and killed by his wife.He had gone home drunk,threatened the life of his wife Sat.night and again Sunday,he was slower than the wife getting his gun,she shot him three times,killing him.The verdict of the jury was that the negress acted in self defence. Memphis,TN.,Sept.20---With the body of her husband on its way to the grave,efforts today by Mrs.German Hudson to get to the bedside of J.S.McCauley,who was seriously wounded when he shot and killed Hudson,proved fatal.Attaches of St.Joseph's hospital have deined her admission to the room of her husband's killer.In a dark room Hudson and McCauly fought a pistol duel Saturday night.Both were seriously wounded and Hudson died several hours later.The Tragedy occurred,the police say,when Hudson found his wife with McCauly on Walnut Street.Relatives of her husband sent his body to Middleton,TN.,today for burial.

Jane, Some years ago I obtained an Atlas type book called "Tennessee County Maps" from COUNTY MAPS, Puetz Place, Lyndon Station, WI 53944. It contains every county in the state of Tennessee on individual pages with the county seats marked and listing county roads. We have used it often in exploring various counties in Tennessee and found it helpful. We saw them advertised recently, I believe for about $14.00, but I don't remember exactly where. You could check at the address I gave you above, since that is printed inside the book I have. They also have this type of book available for the states of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Arkansas. We have had some success finding county maps at the local Chamber of Commerce in various places we have visited, although I have not tried that in Gibson Co. As for a state map of Tennessee, one can be obtained for free from any Wecome Station located on interstates coming into Tennessee, or from the Department of Tourism for Tennessee. The 1999 Tennessee map that I have says that a Tennessee Vacation Guide can be obtained by calling 888-GO-2TENN. These usually contain a Tennessee map but you can ask when you call to be sure. Hope this helps. Alice King -----Original Message----- From: James & Jane <j1dalby@email.msn.com> To: TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com <TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, February 20, 2000 2:36 AM Subject: [TNGIBSON] Genealogy Trip >We are planning a Genealogy Trip to Tennessee this spring. Can anyone tell me where I can get a map of Tennessee and county maps of Rutherford, Gibson & Weakley. > >Also, if you have any research tips to share, that would also be welcome. > >Any help would be appreciate. First time trip!! > >Jane Dalby >Ozona, TX >

I just created a page index for all the old newspaper articles being collected. The URL is at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tngibson/Register/index.htm and links from the main page. Vicki

The Courier-Chronicle Humboltd,TN September 17,1915 Real Estate Transfers--Ross Midyett to Vault Johnson,undivided interest in 132 acres in the 5th district.$200. Interesting News From Gibson--Tuesday Alvin Summers & pearl Dees drove to Trenton and were married. Dave Howell,46,died at his home in Greenwood,MS.,Monday.He was an old Gibson boy and leaves two brothers;Moses & Alex Howell,and six sisters;Mrs.Morris,Mrs.Karnes,Mrs.Parr,Mrs.Dedmon,Mrs.Barker,and Miss Tommie Howell,besides his wife. Monday at 1 a.m. the Death Angel entered the home and took the spirit of Uncle Billie Foust to its eternal home.He was 84 years old,a mason,an ex-Confederate soldier.He leaves a wife and nine children,besides a large number of grandchildren to mourn his death.Besides his immediate family,he leaves three sisters,Mrs.Palmer,Mrs.Alexander and Mrs.Hedgecock,the youngest sister being 70 years old. Alexanderia,TN.,Sept.15--Two children of Joe Hughes,who lives about two miles south of town,were drowned late Tuesday,They were aged 2 years and 5 years. Clarksville,Tn.Sept.13--Dr.J.A.Lyons,63,professor of science in Southwestern Presbyterian University ended his life here Sunday.A shotgun was used. Chattanooga,TN.,Sept.12--H.J.Bowen,a molder went to the parish house of Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral here today and told Father Sullivan that he had beaten Mrs.Bowen into insensibility with a gas pipe when,upon his return from Mass and found another man with her in their apartment.They found Mrs.Bowen lying in a pool of blood,her head crushed.She is not expected to live.Bowen is in jail. Harris Grove News-- Mr.& Mrs.Bob White are rejoicing over the arrival of a new son. Route 10;Crockett County--Mrs.J.F.Brasfield died at her home on Route 9 last Friday,Sept.10th.Interment in Center Cemetery. Out Of Town Deaths--Gibson,TN.,Sept.13--Wm.Foust,84,died this morning.He is survived by his widow;two daughters,Mrs.G.G.Manley & Mrs.W.O.Meredith of Gibson;and seven sons;H.J.,J.F.,E.E.,J.K.,H.C., & W.H.of Gibson and Jake of Eaton;three sisters;Mesdames Alexander,Hedgecock & Palmer.Burial in Double Springs Cemetery.He married Miss Sallie Palmer December 1854.He was born April 12,1832.

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Courier-Chronicle--Sept.10,1915 continued--- Announcements were received at Humboldt announcing the marriage of Senter Wilsin Rainey and Miss Ethel Ferguson,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.O.C.Ferguson,of Caruthersville,MO.,in Caruthersville on August 15th. Wednesday evening at the beautiful country home of Mr.Geo.T.Jackson,their daughter,Roberta was united in marriage ito Homer Tatum of Maury City. Mr.& Mrs.Lawson Estes are Delighted on account of the arrival of a pretty little girl in their home in Gibson. In Loving Memory of Mrs.Edd Welch---Last Monday morning at 5 a.m.the Death Angel visited the home of Edd Welch and took away his beloved wife.She had been sick of fever about five weeks.The remains were laid to rest at Rose Hill.--A Friend. Lewisburg,TN.,Sept.8.--Miss Clara Malone,aged 30 years,died at her home near Mooresville yesterday evening,the results of wounds that she inflicted upon herself Sunday with a razor. Clarksville,TN.,Sept.8.--While in bathing at Gills racetrack,Perry Chandler,age 15 years,was drowned Tuesday afternoon.

The Courier Chronicle Humboldt,TN September 10,1915 Local News---Mrs.L.W.Slayden,who was here during the illness and death of her brother,Mr.R.S.Jones,has returned to Waverly.He died Sept.1st. Mrs.A.B.Jones,wife of Rev.Jones,pastor of the M.E.Church died Thursday,September 2nd. The wedding of Miss Eva Belle Johnston & Mr.A.F.Bourne was solemnized Wednesday at The First Presbyterian Church. COVINGTON,TN.,Sept.--The dead body of Thomas Goforth,12 years old,son of Mrs.Venie Norman,was found Saturday by his step-father,C.N.Norman,lying under a wild grapevine in a clump of trees about half a mile from the family residence,on the Joe Trotter Farm,a mile west of Gilt Edge,in this county.The lad had been shot in the head with a shotgun and killed.There is no clew as to the identity of the person who shot him. Local Happenings About Town-- Bessie,the 12 year old daughter of Mr.Tib Fisher,died at the family home in Humboldt Wednesday of malarial fever.The remains were buried at Rose Hill.Her mother died some two years ago.She leaves two brothers;Tiance& Otis. A.J.Allen & Mrs.Rebecca Williams were married at the home of the bride near Milan Monday.The groom is said to be 78 years and the bride in her sixties. CHATTANOOGNA,TN.,Sept.7--Reports from a moonshining section of Monroe County,state that the killing of Dock Thomas By James Bivens followered charges made by Bivens that Thomas had" turned up"a still to revenue officiers.Bivens is in jail. LEXINGTON,TN.,Sept.7--Yesterday morning near Luray,A horse ran away in which were riding Mrs.Richard Allen & Miss Bertha Adcock,the ladies were thrown out and Mrs.Allen received injuries from which she died two hours later.She is survived by her husband and five of his children besides Mitchell Gibson,a Lexington Jeweler,a child of the first marriage. LEXINGTON,TN.,Sept.7--Last night about 8 p.m.at Darden,about 12 miles east of Lexington,Arless Owens,aged 28,unmarried was assassinated by unknown persons,being shot twice.He was a son of Alfred Owens.He was a nephew of R.S.Owens and a cousin of Esco Derryberry,also of Lexington.

well here I go again... My Ragsdales lived in the 1ST district of Gibson Co. in the 1850's. What cemetaries are in that area and are they being transcribed? I understand that in the Shady Gove area that there was a Mt Zion church and cemetary, has that been recored? My problem is that these elusive Ragsdale's lived in Gibson county from the 1830's through the early part of the 1930's. A hundred years of deaths and only one grave has been found in the Oakwood cemetary, that of William Peter and his wife and child. Were they so poor that they were laid to rest in the back yard and no stone was ever put up!!?? Any help would be appreciated!! We are planning a trip this spring {before the snakes come out!} are all the known cemetaries listed on the 911 map? We thought we would hit those in those districts the Ragsdales lived in. I will try to transcribe what I can. Thank you Kelley Ragsdale

In a message dated 2/20/00 12:33:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, j1dalby@email.msn.com writes: << We are planning a Genealogy Trip to Tennessee this spring. Can anyone tell me where I can get a map of Tennessee and county maps of Rutherford, Gibson & Weakley. >> I bought a book--I think it is called Backroads of Tennessee or something like that. It is an Atlas type book and covers the whole state--has all the smaller roads--I found it very helpful. I'd give you the exact name of it, but gave a quick look for it and it's not in it's right place--I'll keep searching tho. I'd love to get back there with nothing else to do! Unfortunately, I have an aged aunt (in Lauderdale County) and my time is spent with her. I try to go at least once a year. Dorothy Blankenship Searching for Blankenship/Cannon?Richardson families in Gibson and surronding counties