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1    Montgomery County Sheriffs from 1796
Leaf Chronicle Cumberland Lore March 2000

In 1789 a County Court was assembled at the home of Isaac Titsworth on Parson’s Creek in the Port Royal area. Francis Prince chaired the Court and Joseph B. Neville was appointed Sheriff.
The thirty log houses in the town of Clarksville developed more rapidly than Port Royal as a river town. Seven years later in 1796 statehood was granted to Tennessee. Montgomery County was established, the seat of county government was moved to Clarksville.

1796 - 1798 Joseph Bargel Nevil   (appointed)

1798 - 1800 George Nevil Sr.

1800 - 1801 George Nevil Jr.

1801 - 1802 John Sanders

1802 - 1804 Henry Small

1804 - 1804 William Montgomery

1804 - 1818 John Cocke

1818 - 1820 John Neblette

1820 - 1822 B. King

1822 - 1832 Cornelius Crusman

1832 - 1836 Upton Orgain   (first elected sheriff)

1836 - 1842 G.J. McCauley

1842 - 1848 A.D. Raimey

1848 - 1854 William M. Shelton

1854 - 1856 Thomas Ramey

1856 - 1858 E.T. Bogard

1858 - 1860 Thomas Ramey

1860 - 1862 Samuel E. Ramey

1862 - 1864 (under military governor)

1864 - 1866 Berry Lyle

1866 - 1868 Thomas Ramey

1868 - 1872 George R. Harris

1872 - 1874 Irwin Beaumont

1874 - 1876 James H. Achey

1876 - 1882 James E. Mosley

1882 - 1886 James Monroe Collier

1886 - 1888 George R. Harris

1888 - 1892 C.W. Staton

1892 - 1898 James Monroe Collier

1898 - 1904 A.C. Stafford

1904 - 1910 Charles J. Staton

1910 - 1914 Robert L. Black

1914 - 1920 G.L. “Bose” Welker

1920 - 1926 Oscar Douglas Johnson

1926 - 1928 Herschel C. Walker

1928 - 1930 George S. Abernathy

1930 - 1936 William Egbert Beaumont

1936 - 1938 Tom Huggins

1938 - 1944 William Egbert Beaumont

1944 - 1946 Mannie W. Sanderson

1946 - 1948 Louis Raymond Powers

1948 - 1954 Mannie W. Sanderson

1954 - 1959 Lee N. Wood

1959 - 1960 Louis R. Powers

1960 - 1966 Kenneth Albright

1966 - 1972 Joel Plummer

1972 - 1978 Paul Neblette

1978 - 1998 Billy R. Smith

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

2   HIGHWAY 13
September 14,1931-- Road Number Thirteen South between Shiloh and Lone Oak, a distance of 4.02 miles, will receive a gravel surface and work of graveling it will begin this week. An appropriation of $2100.00 has been made for this project which will require about 10,000 yards of gravel. The state has appropriated $4,500.00 for the upkeep and maintenance of Number 13 from Lone Oak to the Kentucky State Line for this fiscal year.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

3   ROADS
January 6,1908-- County Court in quarterly session actions: The appeal of N.W. Russell to change a road in District 20 was granted on condition that certain work be done to the road bed; Antioch Church Road was asked for in District 13 and a jury of view was appointed; and a jury of view was ordered to review the road in District 19 from Tarsus to Corbandale.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

4   ROADS
January 1,1940-- The county highway department has constructed 13.5 miles of new roads, built 12 miles of asphalt roads, spread 65,456 cubic yards of crushed stone and gravel, and constructed 321 lineal feet of bridges over twenty-foot spans during the last year-1939. The TD 18 crawler-tractor and scraper completed 1.5 miles of the Louise Road, 1.75 miles of the Powers Road running from the Tarsus Church Road to Yellow Creek, raised approaches to Budd’s Creek Bridge on Old Highway 13, filled the second bridge for Highway 13 on the Rocky Ford Road. Another crawler-type tractor and grader ditched roads in Districts 13,16,17,22,20,and is now in 19.

From: The Watchman

5   ELECTION
January 23, 1821--We are authorized to state that Doctor John H. Marable of this county, is a candidate to represent the people of the Senatorial District composed of Montgomery and Robertson Counties in the next legislature.
Aug. 3, 1821--The following is a statement of the votes given at Clarksville, Port Royal and Palmyra, the places for holding the election in this county:

State Senate
Marable 626
Rogers 323
Cheatham 56

In Robertson County
Cheatham 893
Marable 120

Therefore, Cheatham was elected State Senator.

From:Clarksville Jeffersonian

6   ELECTION RESULTS
June 12, 1861--An election was held in Tennessee on June 8 on whether to separate from the Union and unite with the rest of the Confederate States under its provisional Constitution which was good for one year. The official election results for Districts located south of the Cumberland River in Montgomery County were:

Districts         Confederate         Union

16                     56                       0

17                     137                     0

18                     77                       9

19                     150                     2

20                     100                     0

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

7   TELEPHONE COMPANY
January 2,1941-- Montgomery County’s last hand cranked telephone will go out of existence in the next few days--a victim of the march of progress.
W.E. Cross, local office manager of Christian-Todd Telephone Exchange announced today that Marion Exchange, the last rural office here to be placed on the modern dial system, would be switched over later this month. The new plant has been finished along with a complete new system of lines. Only minor details are holding up the switchover, including publication of a new telephone directory about the twentieth of the month. The work started about three months ago.
All of the county’s other five rural exchanges have been placed on dial including Palmyra, Sango, Port Royal, Fredonia, and Southside. On the switchboard for a total of thirty-three years, Mrs. W.M. Suggs, veteran Marion Operator, will retire on a pension from the company when the change is made. She began her long period of service in the Clarksville Office and moved to Marion at the time of her marriage. Approximately sixty telephones will be affected by the change at Marion. Mr. Cross said there were twenty-eight straight-out subscribers and between twenty-five and thirty farm line connections on the exchange.

8    Clarksville Mayors from 1820
Memorabilia of Clarksville and Montgomery County

1820  James Elder
1821  Samuel Vance
1822 - 1824  James Elder
1825 - 1827  Dr. Lewis M. King
1828 - 1829  James McClure
1830  J.H. Poston
1831  Eli Lockert
1833  W.F. Gray
1834 - 1836  Andrew Vance
1837 - 1838  Samuel McFall
1839 - 1840  G.A. Davie
1841 - 1842  Thomas Barksdale   Barksdale was first Mayor to receive a salary.
1843  Edward Roach
1844  Dr. J.H. Harris
1844 - 1845  H.L. Bailey
1846  W.R. Bringhurst
1847 - 1849  Dr. C.L. Wilcox   (Chesterfield Lewis Wilcox)
1850 - 1851  C.M. Hiter
1852 - 1853  George H. Smith
1854  Dr. C.L. Wilcox
1855  Alfred Robb
1856 - 1858  Charles M. Hiter
1859 - 1862  George Smith
1865  Joshua Cobb
1866  John A. Bailey
1867 - 1868  Joshua Cobb
1869  Henry Frech
1870 - 1871  H.C. Merritt
1872 - 1873  George Harris
1874  George A. Ligon
1875 - 1877  Mike Sullivan
1878 - 1879  George A. Ligon
1880 - 1881  J.J. Crusman
1882 - 1885  A. Howell
1886 - 1889  James H. Smith
1890 - 1891  George Ligon and T.H. Smith
1892 - 1897  Dr. N.L. Carney
1898 - 1899  James H. Smith
1900 - 1901  W.B. Young
1902 - 1903  Dr. T.H. Marable
1904 - 1905  James H. Smith
1906 - 1910  M.C. Northington
1911 - 1912  M.R. Hanner
1913 - 1914  D.B. Wood
1915 - 1917  Dr. T.H. Marable
1917 - 1918  E.E. Laurent
1919 - 1924  William E. Beach
1925 - 1928  H.M. Cooley
1929 - 1936  W.D. Hudson
1937 - 1952  William Kleeman
1953 - 1954  Paul McGregor
1955 - 1956  William Kleeman
1957 - 1958  Paul McGregor
1959 - 1961  William W. Barksdale
1961 - 1962  Willliam Edmondson
1963 - 1977  Charles W. Crow
1978 -   Ted A. Crozier

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

9   ORGAINS'S CROSS ROADS
January 26,1878--I concluded that you would be pleased to learn that we, through the kindness of our very efficient representative in Congress, the Honorable Jno. F. House, have succeeded in the establishment of a post office in Civil District 17 of Montgomery County, known as Orgain's Cross Roads.
The contractor on the Cunningham and McAllister’s Route has already been ordered by the Post Office Department to make regular trips by way of our office twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday, which will enable us to receive our mail before it becomes stale. From and after this day you may send our packages by mail addressed to Orgain's Cross Roads. Although Uncle Sam has not as yet furnished us a mail key, we expect to receive one next week. In case of a failure, I will follow the mail to Pleasant Mound and get all mail directed to this office.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

10   TAX ASSESSORS
January 10, 1882--The following names are the Tax Assessors appointed for the various districts of the county to assess the taxes for this year:
S.E. Wilcox, District 1
W.W. Redman, District 2
J.L. Killebrew, District 3
W.S. Mallory, District 4
B.W. Herring, District 5
C.W. Staton, District 6
J.T. Staton, District 7
I.P. Howard, District 8
C. Frederick, District 9
E.L. Williams, District 10
W.H. Crotzer, District 11
D. Marr, Ward 1
J.C. Kendrick, Ward 2
W.P. Keesee, Ward 3
Jonathan F. Couts, Ward 4
Thomas Hyman, Ward 5
M.C. Northington, Ward 6
C.H. Bailey, Ward 7
R.H. Williams, Ward 8
G.W. Armstrong, District 13
W.B. Stewart, District 14
D. Brown, District 15
J.N. Blackford, District 16
Robert Mellon, District 17
W.R. Martin, District 18
R.H. McFall, District 19
R.P. Powers, District 20
Committee to fix the rate of taxation for the present year: Esquires C.H. Bailey, Robert Mellon, Conrad Frederick, W.S. Mallory, R.P. Powers, to which Judge Tyler was added.

From: The Clarksville Star

11   STATE ROADS
November 2,1927--Grading of the link between Round Pond and Orgain's Crossroads has been begun by McQuary Brothers under the supplemental contract which was awarded them some time ago. The road extends 1.02 miles.

Dec.16,1927--This section of the road is now impassable due to mud, and much trade is being lost in Clarksville by reason of its condition. With permission from the state to pay expense of the work, the county road people could put the section in condition.

From: Clarksville Daily Tobacco Leaf

12   TARSUS
January 7,1895--Professor P.L. Harned, who was raised up in the Tarsus Community, was re-elected Superintendent of public schools with compensation same as last year, $300. The election was by the Quarterly Court, Judge Tyler and 42 Magistrates present.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

13   SOUTHSIDE
July 13,1901--The Leaf Chronicle learned from J.H. Coke that it is expected to have the new telephone line to Southside in operation next week. The people in that thriving community decided that a telephone line was an indispensable necessity, and began to agitate it some months ago. The people agreed to furnish the poles and the telephone company under took to do the rest with the result that the immediate vicinity will be two lines, the other one extending to Lone Oak.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

14   NEED FOR BRIDGE
January 6,1917--Residents south of the river have made many complaints recently of the uncertainly of getting across the river at the city ferry with their wagon and teams. Last Sunday, it was halted due to a snow drift. Today, high waters. Since the ferry can not run until daylight, farmers upon getting to tobacco warehouses find North side farmers lined up since two or three in the morning; a strong need for a bridge.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

15   ROAD WORK
April 22,1907--There was a full attendance of magistrates at the special meeting of the County Court this morning when Judge Tyler called the body to order. The object of the meeting was to lay the county off into road districts and to elect road commissioners in compliance with the road law passed by the last Legislature.
Each civil district was made a road district. The following were elected road commissioners:
District                Overseer
1                         Finis Ewing
2                         G.W. McCauley
3                         Scott Hammon
4                         Alex Baynham
5                         J.H. Achey
6                         T.W. Walthal
7                         W.C. Smith
8                         J.P. Haynes
9                         J.G. Thomasson
10                         Squire Williams
11                         Squire Stack
12                         Zopher Smith
13                         Ed Fain
14                         Squire Ransdale
15                         F.E. Faust
16                         Blunt Batson
17                         T.M. Harris
18                         Ben Baggett
19                         E.H. Carver
20                         Mr. Smith
21                         Brad Martin
22                         J.R. Bridges

The next subject discussed was the number of days to compel people to work on the roads. The law on the subject gives the County Curt the power to fix this matter, and names any number from 4 to 8 days. There was a motion to make 8 days the limit, also one to make it 4 days. Both motions were lost and a compromise was effected at six days. The court on last Monday fixed the tax levy for road purposes remains at 5 cents on a $100.
Squire Smith declined to serve us on account of over-age and Squire Caldwell nominated F.D. Daniel. This motion was however withdrawn, and R. Ledbetter was elected to fill the vacancy.
A motion was made today to raise the tax to 10 cents on the $100, but it was promptly voted down. The tax therefore, remains at 5 cents on the $100 worth of taxable property. This tax must be paid in money; a man will not be allowed to work it out on the public highways.
After hearing a few petitions for release from taxation the court adjourned.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

16   ROADS
October 7,1929--Due to steady work hindered by the inclement weather during the past three months, fine results have been realized in road work in the county and by December 1 all the thoroughfares should be in good condition for the winter according to G.G. McClure, County Road Supervisor.
Gravel has been hauled on roads as follow; 1500 yards on the Marion and Lone Oak Road, 841 yards on the Salem and Lone Oak Roads.
1.7 mile of new road of the Lock B road has been constructed. The grading equipment is now at work on the following roads: one 2-ton tractor and grader on the Louise-Marion Road.
The highway commissioners found it necessary to discontinue the 7-Mile Ferry, and Bend Road is built in view of replacing the ferry and will be more economical and better to serve the public.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

17   POLITICS
July 6,1872--Delegates to the county convention for the purpose of nominating candidates for county offices:
District 16
J.N. Blackford
T.T. Harper
L.S. Collins
District 18
M.G. Gholson
J.M. Swift
William Channel
James Kelly
District 19
R.H. McFall
J.M. Peacher
John Jennings
S.B. Powers
District 20
John T. Nolen
D.S. Williams

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

18   POLITICS
May 18,1872--James D. McCurdy withdraws his name as candidate for Trustee, which leaves Mr. Munford without opposition.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

19   POLITICS
June 8, 1872--William Henry Dawson of the southside is announced as a candidate for Tax Collector in today’s paper.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

20   POLITICS
July 20,1872--A.J. Allen’s resignation as Constable of the District 18 does not take effect on the 22nd of this month as reported in the court proceedings last week, but will be on the 22 of August.

From: The Chronicle

21   SALEM
April 13,1866--Mr. Thomas Ramey, Esquire, was installed in the office of Sheriff of this county, on the 1st Monday in this month and has appointed Jordan Neblett and George R. Harris his deputies. Mr. Charles H. Morrison, has accepted his old position as Jailer. They are all reliable and responsible gentlemen, and will faithfully perform their arduous duties.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

22   HACKBERRY
November 12,1931--Announcement of the appointment of T.E. Huggins, District 18 resident, as deputy sheriff to succeed I.W. Blackwell was made today by Sheriff William Egbert Beaumont.
Mr. Huggins served as deputy under former Sheriff Oscar Johnson and has had considerable experience as an officer. He and his family will immediately move to Clarksville in order that he might be better situated to attend to his new duties.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

23   ELECTION RESULTS
August 7, 1900--

State Representive: Dr. J.E. Wickham

Sheriff:---------------A.C. Stafford over J.M. Collier

District-----Assessor---------------Constable

1          J.N. Power                       F.L. Rogers

2          Jim Muir                       ? Waddle

3          A. McDaniel                       L.O. Darnell

4          James Shelby                       J.T. Shelby

5          D.C. Grant                       E.P. Rosson

6          W.L. Warfield                       John Seay

7          R.J. Ellis                       Mercer West

8          J.H. Waters                       Dan Toler

9          A.B. Allen                       Thomas Dammons

10          S.W. Smith                       Mercer Nolen

11          W.J. Crotzer                       E.J. Holt

12          S.E. Ramey                       C.E. Staton & J.T. Staton

13          J.S. Jone                       W.T. Perry

14          J.E. Burden Jr.                       J.D. Nicholson

15          A.F. Simpson                       J.S. Wall

16          W. J. Lyle                     R.B. Batson

17          Geo Hargrove               J.S. Trotter

18          Matthews Saunders     John Underwood

19          A. L. Cunningham       J.T. Bryan

20          W. L. Dangerfield        G.W. Underwood

21          Paul Acree                       W.D. Rawlins

District------------Magistrates

1          Wash Fort and W.H. Marshall

2          George McCauley and squire Hamill

3          A.S. Hammond and Andrew Darnell

4          H.W. Moss and Alex Baynham

5          J.H. Achey and A.L. Davis

6          T.W. Walthal and J.E. Beaumont

7          N.F. Trice and Berry Lyle

8          Jo Bartee and Jim Waters

9          George Winn and S.W. Kelly

10          Edward Brewer and Dave Foust

11          Esquire Crotzer and S.T. Halliburton

12          Z. Smith, S.A. Caldwell and Clay Stacker

13          W.R. Fain and J.R. Steele

14          Squire Ransdale and Squire Hunter

15          Squire McCool and Squire Foust

16          J.R. Harper and W.P. Trotter

17          Claude Cocke and Bob Lyle

18          Sim Zilafro and Jim Broome,
1st tied with John Baggett

19          Jo Corban and A.E. Harned

20          Jo Trotter and H.D. Allen

21          Brad Martin and Pugh Haynes

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

24   ELECTION OFFICERS
July 21,1896--For election of August 6,1896:

District 1
Judges-----R.L. Menees, S.D. Powell and Alex Killebrew
Clerks------M.C. Johnson and J.L. Killebrew
Officer------R.H. Polk
District 2
Judges-----N.O. Lovelace, R.A. Childs and Winston Smith
Clerks------J.G. Rollow and J.L. Kennedy
Officer------J.H. Muir
District 3
Judges-----A. McDaniel, Charles Riggins and Isaac Thomas
Clerks------W.D. Elliott and W.P. Hambaugh
Officer------A.F. Darnell
District 4
Judges-----D.B. Chester, M. Carty and Peyton Caudle
Clerks------M.H. Smith and G.W. Evans
Officer------J.T. Shelby
District 5
Judges-----W.R. Rosson, Richard Murphy and Alex Carney
Clerks------W.E. Ford and Ross Bourne
Officer------D.C. Grant
District 6
Judges-----A.W. Payne, W.H. Bourne and William Allensworth
Clerks------E.L. Morton and W.M. Warfield
Officer------Tom Webb
District 7
Judges-----Jonathan Morris, J.H. Mason and Drue Thomas
Clerks------Walter Burgess and John Weaver
Officer------W.C. Harrelson
District 8
Judges-----J.M. Farley, Ross Evans and E.C. Walters
Clerks------B.W. Humber and H.W. Greenhill
Officer------Robert Riggins
District 9
Judges-----S.C. Bellamy, C. Frederick and Robert Lyle
Clerks------Emmett Wiley and J.J. Morrow
Officer------N.C. Shepherd
District 10
Judges-----J.P. Williams, T.W. Walker and A.H. Pace
Clerks------S.C. Brewer and J.H. Pickering
Officer------W.J. Shearon
District 11
Judges-----Henry Brown, William Coke and Owen Davis
Clerks------Demps Major and William Watson
Officer------John Dicksen
District 12 Market House
Judges-----Thomas Jackson, Thomas McMannus and Daniel Overton
Clerks------Charles Smith and R.L. Yancy
Officer------Joe Murphy
District 12 Court House
Judges-----E.F. Pearce, James Hamlett and N.S. Dabney
Clerks------Brack Hattler and Percey Jackson
Officer------Clay Stacker
District 12; Brandau’s Store
Judges-----G.W. Buck, Robert Manning and C.E. Proctor
Clerks------Cave Johnson and H.C. Lockert
Officer------Donald Howell
District 13
Judges------W.L. Potter, George Ussery and John Hogue
Clerks------C.L. Williams and C.E. Steele
Officer-----Ed Suitor
District 14
Judges-----E.J. Gupton, Tom Carrigan and John Draughn
Clerks------W.H. Randall and Alex Burton
Officer------Elbert Burton
District 15
Judges-----Alex Frech, W.J. Laughren and S.P. Gibson
Clerks------S.E. Wilson and Andrew Ramsey
Officer------Jonathan Rinehart
District 16 Collinsville
Judges------Jonathan McCormac, N.O. Waller, and J.H. Batson
Clerks------Bill Wyatt, Keenor Dickson
Officer-----L.S. Collins
Louise
Judges------T.E. Neblett, J.R. Lee, and J.N. Blackford
Clerks------F.S. Harvey, C.H. Plummer
Officer-----R.A. Harvey
District 17
Judges-----Will Richardson, Pleas Coke and Doch Coke
Clerks------Dr. William Ussery, G.A. Minor
Officer------H. Grant
District 18
Judges------Buck Smith, Charles Yarbrough and D.D. Allen
Clerks------S.F. Lyle, Thomas King
Officer-----J.M. Broom
District 19
Judges------Jesse Weaver, T.J. Laird and E.W. Powers
Clerks------B.J. Corban, Sam O. Fessey
Officer-----S.B. Powers
District 20
Judges------L.W. Nesbitt, J.W. Underwood and Burrell Edlin
Clerks------J.B. Edlin, H.L. Suggs
Officer-----Geo Nolen
District 21
Judges-----William Caudle, E.H. Moorehead and A.J. Byrd
Clerks------H.E. Haynes and Tom Martin
Officer------Harvey Smith

From: History of Tennessee Illustrated

25   COURTS
Judges:
Bennett Searcy..1814
Thomas Stewart..1814-1815
Nathaniel W. Williams..1815
Archibald Roane..1815
Nathaniel Williams..1816
Bennett Searcy.. 1816
Thomas Stewart..1817
Nathaniel Williams..1817
Parry W. Humphreys..1818
Thomas Stewart..1818
Alfred M. Harris..1819
Parry W. Humphreys..1821-1822
Robert Mack..1823
Parry W. Humphreys..1824
Thomas Stewart..1825
Parry W. Humphreys..1825
John C. Hamilton..1826
Parry W. Humphreys..1826-1828
Joshua Haskell..1828
Parry W. Humphreys..1829
William F. Turley..1830
Thomas Stewart..1830
Parry W. Humphreys..1831
John C. Hamilton..1831
Parry W. Humphreys..1832-1833
John W. Cooke..1833
Parry W. Humphreys..1834-1835
John W. Cooke..1836
Mortimer A. Martin..1836
William B. Harris..1837
William T. Brown..1837
Abraham Caruthers..1837
James Rucks..1838
Valentine D. Barry..1838
Benjamin C. Totten..1838
Mortimer A. Martin..1839-1845
Edmund Dillahunty..1845
Mortimer A. Martin..1845
William Fitzgerald..1846
Mortimer A. Martin..1846-1850
Elijah Walker..1850
Cave Johnson..1850
W.W. Pepper..1852-1859
N.H. Allen..1859
W.W. Pepper..1860
N.H. Allen..1861
W.W. Pepper..1861
Thomas W. Wisdom..1861-1862
Thomas W. Wisdom..1864-1865
John A. Campbell..1866-1869
James E. Rice..1869-1878
A.G. Goodlett..1878
Joseph C. Stark..1878-1885

Criminal Court Judge:
William K. Turner..1848-1851
Cave Johnson..1851
William K. Turner-1851-1862
Thomas W. Wisdom..1862
J.O. Shackelford..1865
Theodore N. Frazier..1865
John A. Campbell..1865
T.W. King..1870-1873
James E. Rice..1873
Charles W. Tyler..1873-1885

Chancellor:
Andrew McCampbell..1840
Terry H. Cahal..1846-1849
Bromfield L. Ridley..1848-1849
A.O.P. Nicholson..1849-1850
Terry H. Cahal..1849-1850
A.O.P. Nicholson.. 1850-1851
John S. Brien..1851-1853
Samuel D. Frierson..1854-1860
John C. Guild..1860-1861
J.O. Shackelford..1865
Thomas Barry.. 1865-1867
J.F. Lauck..1868
J.O. Shackelford..1868-1869
Charles G. Smith..1869-1874
Horace H. Lurton..1875-1877
B.J. Tarber..1878
George E. Seay..1878-1885

First Clerk and Master:
P. Priestly..1840-1852
Thomas J. Mumford..1852-1865
William T. Shackelford..1865-1870
Polk G. Johnson..1870-1886

Deputy Clerks:
J.N. Johnson..1840
LaFayette Priestley..1842
O.C. Smith..1871
C.W. Crozier..1879
A.R. Gholson..1885

From: As told by Robert Davidson (Duck’s Journal)

26   HACKBERRY POST MASTERS
Washington L. Lewis---------------January 25,1898
Matthew Sanders-------------------August 30,1900
William M. Kelly-------------------November 24,1902
Henry T. Hodges--------------------January 21,1904
Charles E. Suggs--------------------March 31,1920
Erma Broome------------------------May 18,1922
James H. Spry------------------------April 1,1924
Miss Tennie Broome----------------October 21,1926
Post Office was discontinued December 31,1932, and was moved to Palmyra.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

27   LIBRARY
January 10,1936--With a letter received today from the New Method Bindery at Jacksonville, Illinois stating that the books purchased through the firm would be shipped within a few days. Supt. N.L. Carney announced that the new Montgomery County Central Rural School Library would be ready to function in a short while. Between 900 and 1,000 books are being permanently rebound for the library and all book cabinets have been finished and installed in the Superintendent's office where the library will be operated.

From: County Court Minutes

28   BUDD’S CREEK
Jun. 7, 1852--James Caldwell, who was heretofore appointed overseer of the road known as the Budd's Creek Road, this day produced in open court a written report representing that he had opened said road perseverant to the orders heretofore made by this court and ordered to be filed and the clerk ordered to issue an order to the County Trustee to pay the owners of land damaged by said road the amount awarded them by said jury.

From: The River Counties

29   SENATE
1820--William L. Brown, Esq. and Maj. Benjamin Wright are candidates for the Senate in the District composed of Montgomery, Stewart and Humphreys.

Saturday, June 17,1820--The votes taken in this county for the several candidates stand thus:
Brown........553
Curl............94
Wright........9

From: Cabins to Castles

30   SANGO
A post office was established in the Sango community on August 29,1881 with Samuel B. Nichols as postmaster. At that time the name of the Post Office was Saugo. On September 18,1883 Samuel T. Halliburton became postmaster of Saugo. On October 11,1889 while Samuel Halliburton was still postmaster, the name was changed to Sango. Whether this was a typographical error or a pronunciation problem, the name remained Sango.
Samuel Halliburton was again Postmaster from September 5,1893 until April 15,1902 when Green P. Jackson was appointed. Jackson served until April 30,1906 when the post office was discontinued and moved to Clarksville.

From: County Court Minutes

31   ALDERMEN FOR THE YEAR 1820
On Monday last, the following gentlemen were elected Aldermen for the town of Clarksville for the year 1820:
John H. Poston
Cave Johnson
James Elder
John H. Marable
Samuel Vance
Frederick W. Huling
Peter N. Marr

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

32   TAX NOTICE
June 5,1880--John S. Neblett (Trustee) will be collecting 1879 taxes due at the following locations:
District 17--Smith's Shop on Tuesday the 8th
District 18--Hunt's Mill on Wednesday the 9th
District 19--Palmyra on Thursday the 10th
District 20--Shiloh on Friday the 11th

From: The Clarksville Star

33   HACKBERRY
November 3,1927--H. E. Baggett was sworn in Saturday as deputy to Sheriff H.C. Walker taking the place of former Deputy Tom E. Huggins, whose resignation was effective November 1. Although Mr. Baggett has never before had experience in the "arresting business", he was recommended to the sheriff as a capable man for the place. He is a farmer.
Huggins took up his duties as county jailhouse keeper, filling the vacancy of Mack Hodge who resigned to go into the livestock business with his brother, Tom Hodge. Mr. Huggins had been deputy sheriff since last September when he was appointed after the election of Sheriff Walker.

From: Montgomery County Genealogical Journal

34   ROAD WORK
March, 1806--Laurence Tennen is appointed overseer of the road from Charles Steward's Mill to Hambleton's Ferry in place of James Hambleton and the following hands to work under him:
James Stewart
John Stewart and hands
Reuben Pollard and hands
Abraham Allen's hands
Andrew Allen's hands
Charles Stewart, Sr.'s hands
Thomas Bunch
William William's hands
Jones Kendrick's hands
George Allen's hands
Sampson Deas
Thomas Fennen's hands
James McCarrell
Samuel McNichols

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

35   SOUTHSIDE
April 24,1900--Mr. John McCauley Dickson of this place has been appointed census enumerator for the 16th District of Montgomery County for the year 1900.

From: County Court Minutes, June 1806

36   ROAD WORK
Ordered that William Williams be appointed overseer of the road from Clarksville by way of Nelson's (or Broome's) Ferry into the Palmyra Road below said Broome's old place and that Williams's hands, John King, William Broom, James Jones, William Jackson, and Prestley Pollack work under said overseer.

Ordered that Abraham Whitehead be appointed overseer to keep in repair the road from Broom's Ferry to the Nashville Road at the 2-mile marker with his own hands and John Melone and hands and all those that live with said Melone and Mr. O'Neal's hands work also.

Ordered that Isaac Weakly be appointed overseer of the road from Weakley's Ferry to Brush Creek and Benjamin Weakley to appoint the hands.

Ordered that John Barton be appointed overseer of the road from Brush Creek to McAdoo Creek and Nathan McGraw to appoint the hands.

Ordered that Joel Benham be appointed overseer of the road from the intersection of Corbin's Road and the Furnace to the Dickson County line in place of Ed Wats.

Ordered that Allen Hunter be appointed to oversee that part of the road formerly kept by John Teasley.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

37   PALMYRA
September 9,1931--Vacancy in the Post-Mastership at Palmyra was caused by the recent transfer of Ben F. Weaver to the position of carrier on Rural Route 1 out of the office to succeed Ed Suiter, formerly a carrier out of the Clarksville office. Mrs. Ben F. Weaver, Jr. is serving as Postmistress under temporary appointment, which will terminate with the selection of a Postmaster under the examination to be held here. The elder Weaver had been Postmaster about three years, having succeeded his son B.H. Weaver.
Compensation of the Postmaster at Palmyra was $921 for the past fiscal year. The Postmaster receives the gross of all stamp cancellations made in the office.

From: Montgomery County Minutes

38   HACKBERRY
April 3,1893--The committee heretofore appointed by this court to whom was referred the petition and application of J.W. Kelley and others to establish a new school district out of part of District 18 at Beech Grove, filed their report which was received by the court and upon the recommendation of the committee the prayer of the petition is granted, a new school district is established in District 18 beginning at Thomas Rye’s and running with the dividing lines to Hook Lyle’s, Mrs. Jim Mathis, R.F. Reaves, John Lyle, Robert Yarbrough to Henry Kelly’s, then west to Sam Jackson and James Hughes to the line of District 19, then north with said line to the beginning.
It is ordered that an election be held at Beech Grove on the first Saturday in May 1893 for the commissioners for said new district.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

39   VOTING PLACE
July 2,1906--The voting place in District 22 was changed from Louise Furnace to Louise Station, effective six months hence. On notice of Esquire Broom, the voting place in District 18 was moved from Hunt’s Mill to Hackberry.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

40   CORBANDALE
August 18,1908--The L & N water tank at this place is undergoing repairs. The tank is dry today and engines can get no water between Clarksville and Erin. The work is in charge of Supt. of Water Supply Milton Walden and will be completed this week.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

41   MAGISTRATE ELECTION
March 18,1892--Our quiet town was quite crowded Saturday, caused principally by the magistrate election that was held here, a vacancy having been made by the removal from the county of Charles Minor.
There were but two candidates, L.W. Lewis and J.L. Nesbitt, the latter being the successful one.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

42   TEN CENT TAX LEVY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
January 3,1910--An additional levy of ten cents for the County High schools was asked for by Professor P.L. Harned. This levy will be sufficient to make a consolidation with the high school in Clarksville and have the very best work done in all departments of school below the college work. Asked for free tuition of all the high school children of the county.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

43   SHILOH
May 9,1892--The Yellow Creek bridge was a question of deep interest before the county court for nearly a year. The people put in a plea that they could not cross that treacherous stream for some time after a heavy rain. Bridges had been built in other parts of the county, and no place needed one more than the Yellow Creek crossing. The court appropriated $1,000 on condition that the remainder was raised by private subscription, some $400 or $500. This was done, and the contract let and the bridge was built. But some other trouble came up and the court had to appropriate $200 more to complete the bridge, which was finished about one year ago. The bridge, however, was located without any regard to the approach, it being taken for granted that there would be no trouble about the right of way, some quarter of a mile from the main road to the bridge. This, however, was a mistake. Mr. Riggins, the owner of the land through which the easy approach runs, objected. A committee was appointed to lay out the road and assess damages. This was done and the damages fixed at $50, which Mr. Riggins declined to accept, but proposes giving the right-of-way around the bluff, so as not to injure his farm. This proposition the committee and the court have refused to accept. Some say it would cost more to make a road over the route than it would cost to build the bridge, as they would have to cut some distance through solid stone to make a grade to the top of the hill and main road. Thus the matter has stood for a year, with the bridge not yet opened to the public. During the big water last winter and spring, Mr. Riggins gave his neighbors permits to pass through his gates and cross on the bridge, and practically it is Mr. Riggins’ Bridge and the county’s elephant.
Certainly the matter cannot stand this way. Mr. Riggins can’t afford to keep up a road and be annoyed by people passing thru his premises, and the bridge is simply worth nothing to anybody.
There is only one way that we know of by which it can be made available for any use. The citizens of the 4th District are applying to the court for a bridge across West Fork, which is greatly needed. The bridge is made of iron, put together with bolts and screws, and can be taken down without any injury to the work. (Of course this did not happen, we can all remember Riggin's Bridge and the old swimming hole).

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

44   ROAD OVERSEER
November 10,1917--Esquire Trotter reports that he has just finished grading the famous “Buck Smith” hill on the Clarksville and Waverly Road just below Hackberry. He has reduced the grade of the hill from 18% to 7% at the small cost of approximately $100. He also reports several other splendid pieces of road work.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

45   SALEM
October 7,1929--A motion at the Montgomery County Court meeting by Burr Hinton, of District 17, that the Highway Commission be authorized to install a ferry at the Seven-Mile Ferry site for the convenience of families living in the Bend of the Cumberland River who were forced to make long detours to reach Clarksville using the Cumberland River Bridge, met with quick opposition and was tabled. Marable McFall declared that a fine bridge had been built and declared that persons living in the Bend are not forced to go as far to reach Clarksville as those living in his section of the county. He said that the route by the bridge would not be but about eight miles for the families living in the farthest part of the Bend. This drew a spirited reply from Mr. Hinton, who informed Mr. McFall that he did not know what he was talking about. He said it was twelve miles if any. William H. Dean of District 13 opposed it, while his colleague W.R. Fain approved the installation of a ferry. Judge Cunningham declared that the ferry route was only about three miles shorter than the road by the new bridge and asserted that if the court placed the ferry there it would be called upon to place ferries at other sections of the river. When the motion was put, 34 members voted against it.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

46   SOUTHSIDE
October 21,1929--Friday November 1 will see a new mail service inaugurated between Southside and Clarksville.
Postmaster W.D. Howser this morning announced that Mrs. Ollie Davis has been awarded the new star route contract. the schedule starts at Southside site, the carrier leaving at 7:00 a.m. She will arrive here at 10:10 a.m. Mrs. Davis’ bid was $624 per year. A large number bid on the contract. The carrier will be allowed to haul passengers and baggage.

November 1,1929--Having the distinction of being the first woman mail carrier out of the Clarksville post office, the first from any post office in the county, the first from this section of the state and possible the only star route carrier in the state, Mrs. O.S. Davis, Southside, successful bidder for the star route between that point and Clarksville, enjoyed a unique position this morning as she began her new duties. Mrs. Davis was awarded the star route at a bid of $624 per year. She is under a $900 bond and her contract expires June 30,1932.
Mrs. Davis said she brought two bags of mail from Southside to Clarksville this morning in addition to one passenger. She carried more than 1000 letters to Southside on her return trip. She is allowed to carry first class mail, parcel post, baggage, and passengers.
The schedule calls for one trip a day except Sunday from Southside to Clarksville and back to Southside. She leaves Southside at 7:00 a.m. and is due here at 7:40 a.m. Leaving here at 9:30 a.m., she is due to arrive in Southside at 10:00 a.m. The route includes 32 miles, the round trip, Southside being 16 miles from Clarksville.

From: Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

47   MARTHA’S CHAPEL
July 18,1893--E.G. Dunlavy has been appointed Postmaster at the new office, Cherry Grove, on the south side. This office is on the Collinsville route about half way between Orgain’s Crossroads and Pleasant Mound.

From: The Chronicle

48   CORBANDALE
July 20,1866--Burrell Corban, Esq., of Corbandale, on the railroad near Palmyra, Tennessee, has been appointed Post Master at the new post office at that place. As soon as the bridge is completed over the Cumberland River at Clarksville, the mail route will go into operation.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

49   QUARTERLY COURT MEETS
July 6,1903--The discarded part of the Palmyra Road was ordered abandoned as soon as the new section is ready for travel.
The Highway Commission was authorized to build a new ferryboat for the Seven-Mile-Ferry at an expense not to exceed $500.
George Abernathy was elected Constable of District 22 to fill a vacancy.
William Wall, District 18, and Joe Black, District 22, were permitted to “hawk & peddle” without a license.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

50   HACKBERRY
April 22,1911--Installation of a one-hundred-dollar library at Hackberry, Tennessee, including books, case, etc. The following officers have been duly elected by the school children and teachers:
Directors
M. Sanders, Chairman
C.S. Jackson
H. Davis
A.Z. Lyle
A.L. Cunningham
M.L. Baggett
M. Salvage
Miss Carrie Suggs, Treasurer
Miss Ira Cunningham, Secretary
Miss Fannie Norris, Librarian
Committee to select future books
Miss Nellie Kearney, Chairman
Miss Bettie Garland
Supt. E. Buckner
Mrs. Elliott Buckner
Prof. S.L. Smith
Mrs. Frank Hodgson
Committee to select future funds
Miss Clara Davis, Chairman
Miss Maud Davidson, Vice Chairman
Miss Birdie Yarbrough
Miss Bretha Yarbrough
Miss Hazel Yarbrough
Lattie Lyle
Alva Sykes
Flora Peacher
Rubie Davis
Venie Jackson
Ethel Hunt

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

51   TAX NOTICE
June 5,1880--I will be at Smith’s Shop, District 17 on Tuesday, June 8; at Hunt’s Mill, District 18, on Wednesday, June 9; Palmyra, District 19, on Thursday, June 10; and Shiloh, District 20, on Friday June 11, for the purpose of collecting taxes for the year 1879.
John S. Neblett, Trustee

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

52   SALEM
May 19,1900--The new post office at Iloilo, on the south side of the river in district 17, went into operation this morning under the management of Postmaster J.L. Green. The mail will be carried until the 1st of July by G. Kello, when a change in the route will probably be made. The mail goes there three days a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. this post office was established as a result of an interview between Hon. John W. Gaines and the Postmaster General.

From: As told by Robert Davidson (Duck’s Journal)

53   CUNNINGHAM POST OFFICE
There has been some controversy as to the naming of the Cunningham Post Office located at Lone Oak. This article is to clarify the Cunningham family involved in the opening of the Cunningham Post Office.
Postal records state that in order to establish a post office, back in the 1890’s anyone could submit an application proposing the establishment at any location. Often the requester was proposing that he be made the Postmaster. This happened in the Cunningham Post Office case. The requirement was “select a short name for the proposed office, which, when written, will not resemble the name of any other post office in the state”. The proposed office to be called “Cunningham” was signed by Richard D. Cunningham as the proposed Post Master. A location questionnaire had to be answered and a neighboring postmaster had to certify to the correctness of the answers. Burrell W. Owens, Postmaster of Palmyra, Tennessee certified the location paper for Richard D. Cunningham on April 3,1892. The map submitted showed “Cunningham” to be located near the fork of Vernon Creek and Budds Creek near Hackberry. The nearest mail station was the Vernon Station on the L&N railroad. Richard D. Cunningham was appointed Postmaster on May 5,1892. He held this position until he resigned in 1893 to attend Vanderbilt Medical School. James M. Broome was then appointed Postmaster on May 31,1893. Edgar Orgain was appointed Postmaster on April 9,1894. Edgar had also been appointed Postmaster of Leghorn on April 25,1894, which was cancelled on May 29,1894. Therefore, it is apparent that Leghorn never was operational.
A letter from Washington dated January 29,1895 requesting additional information on the Cunningham Post Office as submitted by Edgar Orgain clarifies that the post office had been moved from Hackberry. One of the questions: “if the town, village, or site of the post office be known by another name than that of the post office, state that other name here; Lone Oak was the answer written in.
Other Postmasters thru the years have been:
Sandy B. Harris
Charles Cayce Acting
Walter C. Brown
Mrs. Lula E. Dority
Mrs. Murrell W. Freeman
Dr. Richard Maury and Elizabeth Jones Cunningham were the parents of Richard D. Cunningham who also became a doctor. The father, also a Cumberland Presbyterian Minister, preached his last sermon at Locust Grove Church in the year of 1910.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

54   NEW DEPUTY
February 2,1878--Mr. Sid Batson has been appointed as Deputy Sheriff by J.E. Mosely. Mr. Batson is a correct and energetic businessman and will no doubt give entire satisfaction.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

55   BRIDGE NAMED
April 1,1929--The members of the Montgomery County Quarterly Court in April session this morning passed a resolution requesting the state department of highways to name the bridge spanning the Cumberland River for Judge John T. Cunningham. Squire Marable McFall took the chair when the resolution was introduced and it was explained that this was done without the solicitation of Judge Cunningham and even without his knowledge until last Saturday.
According to G.G. McClure, county road supervisor, in his quarterly report, a crew is now working on a bridge 86 feet long ot span East Fork of Yellow Creek near Tarsus Church.
A link of road in District 13, known as “the Stemwinder”, was declared a county road by the court upon a petition and will be opened as such at no expense to the county. Since the name was so appropriate, a notice to get the title of the said road changed to “Humdinger” was tabled.

From: The River Counties

56   WHIG CANDIDATE
Gustavus A. Henry, Whig candidate for 11th Congressional District Montgomery County. October 29,1840

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

57   DISTRICT 22
February 10,1930--Announcement of the appointment of Irvin Blackwell to the office of deputy sheriff was made this morning by Sheriff George S. Abernathy. Mr. Blackwell has had considerable experience as an officer having served as Constable in District 22. Made $250 bond today.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

58   ROADS AND BRIDGES
March 12,1913--Every man interested in the future welfare of Montgomery county should be at the mass meeting at the courthouse in Clarksville next Saturday morning at 10:30.
The meeting has been called to consider the question of a bond issue for roads and bridges for the county. About 50 prominent businessmen and farmers attended the meeting Wednesday March 5th, with all sections of the county represented.
The questions were fully discussed, all agreeing to the necessity of both roads and bridges. A resolution was passed suggesting that $200,000 be set apart for the bridge over the Cumberland River and $300,000 for the highways.
As the question will have to be submitted to a vote of the people and as a free and full discussion of the matter is in order, Saturday’s mass meeting has been called with that end view.
This movement has the sanction and support of some of the largest taxpayers of the county and it is believed that a decided majority of taxpayers are favorable to any effective measures of building up an adequate and modern system of highways for our county. This can be done only by the issuance of bonds in such sums as will provide the means to carry out the work thoroughly and systematically.

March 15,1913--Mass meeting largely attended by prominent men all over the county. Town & country unanimously in favor of a bridge over the Cumberland River.
People of Montgomery County to vote on a bond issue of $300,000 for building pikes and not to exceed $200,000 for building the bridge. The bill shall provide for a Pike & Bridge Commission of seven men who are interested in county improvements and are willing to give their time and effort with no cost to the county. This commission shall employ a competent road and bridge engineer and a secretary to be paid out of the proceeds of the sale of bonds.
Mr. Hunter Meriwether was asked to say something, as this was a matter of deep interest to him. The position of the bridge must be properly considered. Permission has to be obtained from the Government to build one and the Secretary of War must endorse the plans. He referred to the enhancement of property value by the building of a bridge, as then the two sections would be connected.
Mr. John B. Ferguson suggested some intricacies might arise and the bridge might fall. Could we not then give better ferries for the south side people?
Mr. Joseph Boillin said that since the people are behind the proposition we should not delay-act now.
Mr. W.R. Fain of the south side said that we have found out that ferries are a failure and that he believes the people will be so well satisfied that they will settle down to work and easily pay the interest on the bonds. We need legislation for all the people-we need two bridges and he would like to see a bond issue that would give all the advantages of bridge transportation.
Mr. Harry Johnson said it would be no trouble to get permission to build a bridge and though one could be constructed for not over $150,000 if graft of all kinds was eliminated.
The motion to adopt the resolution was unanimously and enthusiastically adopted.
The following were appointed as committee to draft the bill for representation; A.R. Gholson, J.P. Killebrew, J.A. Boillin, C.W. Tyler, and R.H. Edmondson.

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From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

60   YELLOW CREEK
August 19,1890--The Yellow Creek bridge committee met Thursday to open and pass upon the bids made for the building of a bridge across Yellow Creek near Sailor’s Rest. This was not the day set for deciding the matter but the bidders were all present and anxious to know the result, hence the meeting yesterday.
The bid of W.H. Converse of Chattanooga, builder of the Port Royal Bridge-$1,490 being the lowest, was accepted. The main span of the bridge across the creek is to be of iron and the approaches wood. It is to be finished by the first of December.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

61   HACKBERRY
February 19,1940--James J. Broome, farmer of Hackberry community and State Senator from Montgomery & Robertson Counties, today announced his candidacy for re-nomination in the Democratic Primary in August.
Mr. Broome served on 10 committees in the Senate during his 1st year. Among these were the important Rules Committee, Motor Fuel, Law Enforcement, Finance, Ways and Means, and Insurance Committees.
During his initial term, Mr. Broome introduced in the Senate the bill which made Austin Peay Normal a three-year college and which, in 1941, will make it a four-year institution. He also sponsored bills reducing taxes on subsidiaries of the Eastern Dark-Fired Tobacco Growers Association and steered through the Senate legislation benefiting the C.E.M.C. and began the way for creation of a tobacco exporting station.
A farmer and livestock dealer, Mr. Broome is widely known over Montgomery County. He also is active in fraternal life and is president of the executive committee of I.O.O.F. Home at New Providence.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

62   HACKBERRY
August 5,1910--H.Y. Yarbrough was elected Magistrate in place of Will Attaway who moved.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

63   DISTRICT 18
September 1,1910--Robert L. Black, who was elected as Sheriff of the county at the August election, was sworn in today as Sheriff for the term of two years. Sheriff Black has been very discreet in the selection of deputies, all being men that can be relied upon to faithfully discharge the duties of office. The four appointed are: Sam Harris of Southside, a popular farmer of his district; Gus H. Carver of Palmyra, who has been Constable of his district several years; Dave Brown of District 15, who served as deputy for two years under Mr. Staton; and G.L. (Bose) Welker, who needs no recommendation nor introduction to the public as everybody knows him. All the deputies were not present today, but will take the oath of office tomorrow.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

64   PALMYRA
January 26, 1904--Palmyra is shaking hands with itself today--it has a two-fold cause for feeling satisfied. It is this way; Special Rural Route Inspector Calhoun, of Nashville, was there yesterday and inspected rural route No. 1 out of Palmyra, and was sufficiently well satisfied with the route to recommend its adoption. Mr. Calhoun stated that he thought the route would be established there within sixty days. He also examined applicants for the position of carrier. They were J.V. Powers, Wayne Wickham, and Miss Jessie Powers. A tip comes today that Palmyra is likely to have a lady mail carrier, a distinction certainly that cannot be claimed anywhere else in the State of which we are cognizant.

February 9,1904--The accompanying is an excellent likeness of Miss Jessie Zelma Powers, who, it is stated on excellent authority, will doubtless receive the appointment as rural free delivery carrier on the route which is to be established within the next 30 days at Palmyra. This route will be eighteen miles long and will supply 100 families. Leaving Palmyra it will proceed to Shiloh and thence round by Rattlesnake and back to Palmyra.
Miss Powers is a daughter of M.C. Powers, a life-long resident of Palmyra, and an ex-Confederate soldier. At present Miss Powers is a pupil in Howell School, this city. She is a young woman of good mettle and an excellent horsewoman, can ride a bucking bronco if necessary, and, to use the expression of one of her stanchest backers, “is fearless and energetic”. She is very much in earnest and is prosecuting her claims vigorously.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

65   CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS
March 23,1888--Chairman West of the County Democratic Committee, has received from the State Executive committee the elegant banner offered in 1886 to the county in the state which made the greatest per cent of gain in Democratic votes in the Gubernatorial election. To the 13th District, lying just across the river belongs this proud distinction, and the handsome banner is consequently the property of the unverified democracy of that district. It will be turned over to district chairman Armstrong at the next county convention and henceforth will be sacredly guarded as a trophy of a well-earned victory.
The banner is a very handsome one. It is about six feet square, of heavy white silk, bound with costly gold braid. On one side is a well executed and life-like portrait in oil of Governor Taylor, surrounded by a heavy border of oak leaves. Around this is the inscription in rich hold letters:
Presented By The
Democratic State Executive Committee
To the Thirteenth District of
Montgomery County
On the opposite side of the banner is the coat of arms of Tennessee, also artistically executed in oil colors. The banner is hung on a brass rod, which is suspended from an American Eagle with wings outstretched for flight.
We congratulate our south side friends on winning this costly banner, for which the 2,000 districts in the state contended. District chairman Armstrong and County chairman West, who organized the district for victory, are also to be congratulated on its capture.

From: The River Counties

66   HOWARD PETTUS
Howard Pettus was born in 1875 and died in 1947. He was married to Edith Ely.
On November 15,1953, Howard Pettus Park was dedicated. Those taking part were: J.B. Miller, President of the Montgomery County Foundation; Rev. William J. Haddon; Joseph Boillin, Secretary of the Foundation; Charles V. Runyon, Counsel For the Foundation; Mayor Paul M. McGregor; W.D. Hudson, County Judge.
His estate established the Foundation and made possible the clock chimes, the demonstration farm at A.P.S.U., improved the Armory, Edith Pettus Park and Memorial Hospital.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

67   QUARTERLY COURT
June 19,1880--The following Magistrates are entitled to seats in the quarterly court at the July Term; the other half being excluded under the act of 1875:
District 1--J.E. Wilcox
District 2--John Rollow
District 3--T.L. Killebrew
District 4--W.S. Mallory
District 5--H.R. Rogers
District 6--C.W. Staton
District 7--D.L. Smith
District 8--I.P. Howard
District 9--E.S. Winn
District 10--I.W. Watson
District 11--W.C. Patrick
District 12--S.A. Caldwell & R.D. Read
District 14--W.B. Stewart
District 15--W.H. Anderson
District 16--T.T. Harper
District 17--G. Orgain
District 18--W.R. Martin
District 19--S.A. Wilson
District 20--R.P. Powers

From: The Clarksville Chronicle

68   PUBLIC INVITATION
May 21,1840---The undersigned committee take pleasure in extending an invitation to attend a Whig Festival, to be celebrated at dark Montgomery County, on the 29 of the present month, (May) to the citizens of this and the adjoining Congressional District. and to the citizens of our sister state, Kentucky, we say, we shall be happy to see as many of them as will honor us with their presence.
W.K. Turner
C.M. Shelby
C.R. Cooper
Samuel McFall
E.P. McGinty

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

69   PERRY L. HARNED
July 23,1900--Like many other young men, the subject of this sketch spent his first years on a farm. In the Western part of Montgomery county he was born and reared. Alternating work with study, he went through the district school, the high school, the Normal Department of the University of Tennessee, receiving his diploma in 1892.
After teaching a few years, he established the Southside Preparatory School, which grew, under his principalship to unexpected proportions. During eight years, he was allowed the privilege of holding the office of County School Superintendent in connection with his private school work. In 1898, the county court increased his salary and required all his time. He has filled his present place nearly ten years, and is one of the three superintendents of the state who have served longer than any other.
When he began his present administration, several districts of the county were in debt, but at the present time every district is absolutely free from debt and there is a balance on hand sufficient to run the schools of the county nearly one year.
The average school term is seven months instead of five, the average at the beginning of his administration. He is a member of the faculty of the Peabody State Institute teaching Physics, Geometry, Agriculture, and Arithmetic.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

70   SALEM
February 13,1875--Mr. Thomas Ramey was elected last Saturday magistrate in District 17 in place of E. Dunlavy, who resigned. T.J. Martin was elected constable in the same district.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

71   ROADS
July 2,1906--On petition, a jury of view was appointed to view the Clarksville and Palmyra road at “Sharp Top” hill.
The question of granting right of way on the Corbandale and Dotsonville Road was referred back to petitioners to complete the transfer.
A petition for road from Shiloh to Rocky Hill was received, a jury of view was appointed.
A jury of view was appointed to inspect the road from York to Tarsus.
The gates on road #2 in District 20 were legalized.

From: Historical Sketches of Port Royal

72   POSTMASTERS OF PORT ROYAL
John Baker, Jr.................January 1, 1802
Jonathan Stephenson.......April 1, 1805
Joseph Woolfolk...............October 1, 1808
Leroy Keesee.....................March 31, 1826
Isham L. Watkins.............September 18, 1829
David B. Allen....................May 4, 1830
George B. Hopson.............February 4, 1834
George Bell.......................March 14, 1839
Abram C. Gaines..............March 30, 1843
P.F. Norfleet......................June 25, 1845
Walter Boyd......................August 8, 1845
Abram C. Gaines..............December 23, 1847
Zopher Smith....................February 7, 1854
William W. Kirby............October 4, 1855
James W. Darrett............January 30, 1857
William H. McNeill.........August 31, 1868
L.C. Atkins.......................January 22, 1874
Walter W. Bourne...........March 6, 1876
George F. Adams.............June 2, 1876
Augustin E. Hewlett........December 8, 1879
Edward W. Bourne..........July 11, 1881
James E. Gaines..............December 12, 1881
Thomas M. Williams...,..October 21, 1885
Sampson N. Morrow.......October 15, 1887
Thomas M. Williams......March 12, 1888
William E. Alley..............January 6, 1894
George W. Keele.............January 19, 1903
Stanford E. Guthrie.........March 20, 1905

From: Goodspeed's History of Tennessee, Montgomery County

73   EARLY CITY OFFICIALS LIST
The mayors have been as follows:
Charles M. Hiter, 1856-1858
George Smith, 1859-1862
During 1863 and 1864 there was no regular government
Joshua Cobb, 1865
John A. Bailey, 1866
Joshua Cobb, 1867-1868
Henry Frech, 1869
H. C. Merritt, 1870-1871
George Harris, 1872-1873
G. A. Ligon, 1874
M. Sullivan, 1875-1877
G. A. Ligon, 1878-1879
J. J. Crusman, 1880-81
A. Howell, 1882-85 inclusive
James H. Smith elected January 16, 1886
Recorders
T. W. Beaumont, 1856-1857
C. G. Smith, 1858-1860
B. A. Rogers, 1861
J. A. Bailey, 1862
D. W. Nye, 1865
L. G. Williams, 1866-1868
Samuel J. Powers, 1869
H. D. Read, 1880-1883 inclusive
Charles H. Bailey, 1884-1885
Attorneys
Thomas W. King, 1856-1862, assisted in 1857 by G. A. Harel
J. E. Bailey, 1865-1868, inclusive
J. W. Jones, 1869
John P. Campbell, 1870-1871
B. D. Johnson, 1872
A. H. Munford, 1873-1877 inclusive
Rufus N. Rhodes, 1878-1881, inclusive
John J. West, 1882-1885
Treasurers
W. P. Hume, 1856-1870, inclusive
John W. Farm, 1871
W. P. Hume, 1871-1885
Marshals
J. E. Marshal, succeeded by E. Withers, 1856
E. Withers, 1857-1870, inclusive
J. W. Wright, 1865
J. J. Rawls, 1866-1868, inclusive
M. Carkuff, 1869
R. B. Walthal, 1870
E. S. Bringhurst, 1871
R. B. Walthal, 1872-81, inclusive
R. H. Williams, 1882-1885
Chiefs of Police
J. M. Moore, 1856-1857
A. D. Smith, 1858
J. M. Moore, 1861-1862
James Welch, 1869
Frank Phillips, 1874
M. W. Carkuff, 1875-1883

From: Tennessee Post Offices and Postmaster Appointments 1789-1984

74   POST OFFICES IN
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TENNESSEE
AND THEIR DATES OF OPERATION
Opening and Closing dates appear in parenthesis
POST OFFICE
Ardee (1886-1899)
Armstrong (1880-1883)
Asbury (1844-1858)
Bagby (1900-1900)
Bald Hornet (1878-1891)
Bellamy (1891-1908)
Big Four (1895-1907)
Blooming Grove (1837-1859)
Brewer (1894-1904)
Broadbent (1900-1908)
Brook Hill (1816-1832)
Bryantville (1894-1905)
Byway (1891-1895)
Carmel (1878-1904)
Central Point (1876-1877)
Cherry Grove (1893-1904)
Clarksville (1800-present)
Clements (1860-1866)
Collinsville (1873-1880)
Corbandale (1866-1928)
Cunningham (1892-present)
Daleys (1846-1860)
Dalys (1826-1832)
Dogwood (1892-1923)
Dotsonville (1877-1906)
Elmore (1900-1901)
Excell (1895-1905)
Fairmont (1858-1866)
Feary (ca. 1816- ca.1818)
Fredonia (1827-1905)
Gholson (1904-1913)
Glenellen (1884-1899)
Grantsville (1872-1874)
Grantville (1877-1913)
Gratton (1904-1911)
Hackberry (1898-1932)
Hampton Station (1874-1931)
Hematite (1892-1895)
Henrietta (1847-1858)
Hickory Point (1900-1955)
Iloilo (1900-1901)
Johnson's (1831-1855)
Jordon's Spring (1853-1908)
Kercheval's (1828-1829)
Langford (1894-1903)
Leghorn (1894-1894)
Little Grove (1847-1854)
Liverwort (1898-1909)
Louise (1892-1929)
Macadoo (1846-1850)
Maggie (1884-1884)
McAllister's Cross Roads (1817-1905)
Meriville (1851-1852)
Merriwether (1894-1901)
Minor's Nursery (1839-1850)
Modoc (1900-1904)
Mount Henry (1820-1848)
Mount Vernon Furnace (1832-1835)
Needmore (1903-1909)
New Providence (1837-1915)
New York (1820-1866)
Oak Plain (1897-1906)
Oakwood (1859-1908)
Omar (1884-1904)
Onecho (1839-1856)
Orgain's Cross Roads (1877-1896)
Palmyra (1801-present)
Pea Ridge (1847-1882)
Peacher's Mills (1853-1906)
Pleasant Mound (1855-1897)
Poplar Springs Iron Works (1854-1859)
Poplar Springs Furnace (1876-1878)
Port Royal (1802-1940)
Rattlesnake (1893-1904)
Rea (1882-1887)
Red River Forge (1826-1829)
Rest (1887-1889)
Richardson's (1847-1872)
Riggins (1883-1898)
Ringgold (1847-1906)
Rose Hill (1905-1909)
Ross View (1873-1906)
Ryan's Store (1852-1856)
Sailors Rest (1832-1931)
Saint Bethlehem (1869-present)
Sango (1889-1906)
Saugo (1881-1889)
Searcy's (1817-1839)
Seg (1881-1904)
Shiloh (1869-1881)
Somerset (1853-1854)
Southside (1800-present)
Steele (1883-1886)
Tate's Station (1864-1872)
Tennessee Iron Works (1827-1852)
Thomason (1889-1918)
Turbine (1888-1913)
Vernon Furnace (1875-1881)
Walnut Grove (1819-1827)
Washington Furnace (1822-1940)
Wheatley's Mills (1848-1851)
Williams (1827-1839)
Woodford (1854-1929)
Woodlawn (1854-present)
Yellow Creek Furnace (1825-1866)

From: Historical Sketches of Port Royal

75   FIRST COMMISSIONERS OF PORT ROYAL
Francis Prince
John Baker
Jonathan Stephenson
James Ford
William Connell

From: Historical Sketches of Port Royal

76   EARLY SETTLERS
Prince’s Station was settled by William Prince from Spartenburg, South Carolina in 1792. He later moved to Princeton, Ky. which was named after him.

Robert Prince, possibly his brother, settled at the mouth of Miller's Creek in Robertson County. He was later one of the Commissioners of Palmyra and served in various Montgomery County offices.

From: Tennessee Watchman

77   ROADS
March 25,1806---Elisha Willis gives his resignation as overseer of the road from Conrad's Creek to the Big Hollow and Francis Smith is appointed in his place.
John Coffee gives his resignation as overseer of the road and James Tribble is appointed in his place.
Peter O'Neal gives his resignation as overseer of the road and James Tyler is appointed in his place.
Edmond Suiter gives his resignation as overseer of the road from Clarksville to Budd's Creek and William Montgomery is appointed in his place.
William Ford gives his resignation as overseer of the road and Robert Akin is appointed in his place.
James Morrow is appointed overseer of the road leading from Absolom Tribble's Ferry to Davidson's old road and the hands as follows to work under him: Jacob Rudolph, James Boyd, Charles Miles, John Carnes, Timothy Anderson, Elijah Anderson, Hugh Nichols, William Perry, William Baker, David Reeder, John Harris.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

78   ELECTION RESULTS
August 5,1882--George R. Harris was elected Sheriff over Collier.
Magistrates elected:
District 13
G. W. Armstrong & R.L. Lyle
District 16
James Wyatt & J.K. Raimey
District 17
Robert Edmondson & Tobe Cocke
District 18
H.H. Mockbee & J.M. Swift
District 19
R.H. McFall & Jo Corban
District 20
W.H. Dunbar & William Carney Allen

September 9,1882--Mr. George R. Harris was duly sworn in as High Sheriff last Monday. He has appointed John Marable of District 4 and Joe Gerhart of the city to deputyships under him.

From: Tennessee Watchman

79   APPOINTMENTS
March 25,1806---Willie Blount produced a commission from the Governor as a Justice of the Peace.
Adam Harmon is appointed Constable for Montgomery County. He gives his bond to Benjamin Hawkins and Stephen Givens his securities bound in sum of $640.

From: Historical Sketches of Port Royal

80   MAIL ROUTES
Mail routes were started in Port Royal in 1902. Wiley Sawyer was the only Rural Carrier.

From: The Cornsheller

81   BRIDGES
In 1899 there were two bridges across Red River, both were toll:
New Providence Bridge, keeper was J.H. Ballentine
Russellville Pike Bridge, keeper William "Buck" Collier

From: Genealogical Journal Of Montgomery County

82   UNITED STATES POSTMASTERS AT NEW PROVIDENCE, TENNESSEE
Butler Fauntleroy     March 2,1837
Thomas F. Pettus     February 4,1842
Nace F. Trice     September 8,1843
Lewis A. Waller     March 18,1851
Nace F. Trice     December 19,1853
John F. Barnes     November 13,1855
Reuben T. Pollard     September 18,1856
John M. Burgess     April 6,1866
Berry Lyle     October 10,1870
John W. Leigh     January 31,1879
Samuel Buckley     September 15,1882
Edward L. Buckley     March 14,1892
William C. Harelson     May 18,1898
William D. Rossington     May 4,1903
Alice Riggins     February 6,1911
Post Office established March 2,1837; discontinued November 15,1915

From: "Red River Settlers, Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson and Sumner Counties, Tennessee"

83   ROAD WORK
"In October of 1816, the court made Philemon Whitworth overseer of the road from the Nashville road to Moseley's Ferry. The hands to work under him were to be:
Howell Adkins
William Barton, Jr.
Lemuel Barton
Robert Barton
William Barton, Sr.
James Burton (or Barton)
Hillary Burton (or Barton)
Darnel Campbell
Dudley Councell
Nathaniel King
William King
James Major
John Major
William McAdams
Willis Morgan
Charles Perkins
William Stewart
Samuel Weakley
John Whitworth
Joseph Whitworth

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

84   RIGGINS
November 24,1883--A post office, named Riggins, has been established at old Sailor's Rest Furnace, with R.L. Henry as postmaster, and will be ready for business in a few days.

From: The Leaf Chronicle June 8, 2002

85   Clarksville, Tennessee Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Officer K. Leonard Nipple died August 9,1945, in an early morning fire at the Clarksville Laundry on Third Street. Nipple was standing in the doorway of the laundry's boiler room when a brick wall collapsed.

Officer Kenneth L. Browning died February 13,1974, when a man armed with a shotgun opened fire on his patrol car at Madison and Third Streets. The gunman shot four rounds into the car, hitting Browning in the abdomen and Officer Joe Mixon in the right hand and shoulder. Mixon was able to radio for help. The gunman continued his downtown shooting spree, hitting two city firefighters with shotgun pellets as they ran for cover. He shot a man who walked out of the Royal York Hotel lobby and shot a woman motorist. He injured another officer and was killed as he exchanged fire with police.

Officer Aaron Douglass Glenn died November 19,1983, two weeks after he was injured in a wreck on U.S. Highway 41A while responding to a domestic disturbance call in North Clarksville. Glenn reportedly was driving at a normal speed on his patrol motorcycle, but was unable to stop when a station wagon pulled out into traffic.

From: Montgomery County Court Minutes

86   JUDGE APPOINTMENTS JULY 6,1847
District 12
James B. Green
W.C. Batson
M.P. Hagewood
District 13
Peter Laird
W.R. Duke
Hezekiah Davis
District 14
Abraham Baggett
W.R. Martin
James Easley
District 15
James Nolen
Henry McFall
J.W. Marable

From: Montgomery County Court Minutes

87   JUDGE APPOINTMENTS February 2,1852
District 12
Thomas Batson
Griffin Orgain
William Batson
District 13
Robert Edmondson
Arthur Harris
William Thompson
District 14
J.W. Williamson
William P. Laird
Abraham Baggett
District 15
James Almon
James Nolen
James A. Powers

From: History of Montgomery County

88   APPOINTEES
1790

Attorneys:
James White
Josiah Love
James Mountflorence
John Overton
Howell Tranum
David Allison
Andrew Jackson

County Attorney:
Bennet Searcy

Judge:
Anthony Crutcher

Straymaster:
John Phillips

Constable:
William Smeathers

Justices of the Peace:
Martin Duncan
Ezekial Polk
John Phillips
Benjamin Menees
George Bell
Jacob Pennington
Francis Prince

Militia Captains:
William Glass
Jesse Cain
James Fleming
Thomas Johnson

Ensigns:
Archibald Mahan
John Edwards
David McFaddin
Abraham Harden

Lieutenants:
John Wilcox
John Codry
John Couts
Philip Parchment

Lieutenant-Colonel:
Isaac Titsworth

First Major:
Jacob Pennington

Second Major:
Josiah Ramsey

Sheriff:
Joseph Neville

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

89   SOUTHSIDE
November 27, 1920--We are proud to state that 40 of our good ladies exercised the privilege given them to vote and Mrs. Louis Batson holds the distinct honor of being the first lady to cast a vote in District 16.

From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

90   LETTER
A letter to James Robertson, Esq. Gen Commandant
The inhabitants of the town of Clarksville wish to make known to you that as government allows no protection at this time but the Spies, that it is our wish that you direct to have Peter Christian appointed to act as one of them on this frontier for the ensuing tour he having on the present one conducted himself with such vigilance and judgment in the business as justly merits our fullest confidence of his ability.
We therefore hope that in consideration of the importance of the frontier We support, as well as the safety of us your fellow citizens that you will be pleased to accede to this our wish and give directions accordingly. We are ?? ?? James Adams, A. Bird, Robert Dunning, William Montgomery, Hugh McCollar?, John Brownlee, Phillip Litbert?, Ben Hawkins, Andrew ????
Clarksville March 28,1795

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

91   TARSUS
April 18,1918--Professor P.L. Harned, Councilor to District 19 for the sale of Liberty Bonds, accompanied by Callis Tate and Supt. A.W. Jobe, went to Palmyra last night, where they met at the Union School by a large number of District 19 citizens. Mrs. Tate made a stirring talk, after which over half of the District’s quota of $5,600.00 was subscribed.
Mr. Harned reports that Mike Hussey, chairman of the 19th, is doing some excellent work, and there is not reason why District 19 shouldn’t soon go over their allotment.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

92   CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS
May 1,1918--E.C. Cunningham, Councilor for District 13, reports the canvass of his district for the sale of Liberty Bonds has been completed, and the quota raised. The following purchased bonds:
Allen Potter
John Potter
John Ussery
George Ussery
Norman Ussery
William Ussery
J.L. Weakley
W.D. Weakley
Bailey Johnson Jr.
Mrs. Ida Steele
Tobe Heggie
J.H. Carver
Leslie Lyle
J.L. Dean
W.H. Dean
Ed Suiter
Alex Yarbrough
Buck Arms
J.J. Hughes
Mrs. Mary Manning
Tom Richardson
Ewing Meeks
E.C. Cunningham
Mrs. E.C. Cunningham

From: Memorabilia of Montgomery County

93   EARLIEST RECORDED MONTGOMERY COUNTY
GRAND JURY
Gildwell Killebrew (foreman)
Hugh M. Golam
Richard Whitehead
Samuel Humphries
Peter Hubbard
Abraham Locke
Thomas Williams
Jamie M. Carrell
William Randall
Thomas Hunter
Allen Anderson
Thomas Dunbar
Robert Norolin
Isaac Martin
Jesse Sibbiy
Dempsey (constable)
Stephen Thomas (exempt)

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

94   CENSUS COUNT
July 10,1880--W.R. Ramey, enumerator for District 18, has completed his work. He reports:
Population at 1,048; voters: 193. According to the census of 1870, this district had a population of 1,249; this is a decrease of 201, which is caused by the suspension of Vernon Furnace. Billy desires us to return his thanks to the people and especially the ladies for their kind treatment during his enumeration.

S.A. Wilson, Esq., enumerator for District 19 reports:
Population 1,075, a decrease of 5 from the last census.
Voters: 245.

T.T. Harper, enumerator for the 16th and 20th Districts reports:
16th population 1,187 and voters 235.
20th population 827 and voters 162.

From: The Chronicle

95   Candidates for sheriff
August 1872---Candidates for sheriff were:
J.C. Read,
Irvin Beaumont
David Brown
Captain Irvin Beaumont, a civil war veteran, was elected.

September 7,1872---Sheriff Irvin Beaumont was bonded today for $20,000. He appointed as his deputies:
W.M. Shelton, Jr.
J.H. Achey
A.J. Allen
David Brown
All are qualified.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

96   NEW POST OFFICE
August 21,1880--A post office has recently been opened at Searcy's Ferry in this county with Mr. George Armstrong as Postmaster. The mail is carried by Mr. James D. McCurdy, the polite and accommodating contractor on the McAllister's X Roads route.

From: Montgomery County Scrapbook

97   MAIL CARRIERS
1911
Rt. 1---Joseph L. Dean
Rt. 2---J. Robert Burney
Rt. 3---Chester Vernon Page
Rt. 4---Herman Bridgewater
Rt. 5---W. Clifton 'Buck' Williams
Substitutes:
Edward Suiter and B.S. Page
1912:
Rt. 6---W.H. 'Bill' Dean

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

98   RELIEF ORGANIZATION
November 13,1930---The relief organization created to help alleviate the unemployment in Montgomery County and Clarksville, has now been completed with the appointment of the three representatives from the city-at-large and the three representatives from the colored race. Mayor W.D. Hudson, authorized to appoint these additional six members, announced his selections Wednesday morning.
The three from the city-at-large include Mrs. Kate Sheppard, Dr. John A. Davison, pastor of the First Baptist Church and Robert O'Neal. The three from the colored people who, with the addition of Dr. Robert T. Burt, will represent their race in the organization are: the Reverend W.M. Benton, the Reverend Mose Tyler and the Rev. A.J. Buckley.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

99   ELECTION
July 10,1912---Mr. J.D. McCurdy has entered the race for the office of County Court Clerk. He is a well-known citizen of the 22nd District where he has been a successful farmer for many years.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

100   COUNTY ROADS
January 7,1946---At the January session of the Montgomery County Quarterly Court, G.G. McClure, Highway Commissioner, stated "The county has government money available and has allotted 42.5 miles of county roads in the secondary road system. It includes Palmyra Road from Hilltop via Palmyra to the Stewart County line and Southside Road from Southside to Highway 13 via Gum Springs.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

101   MARION
January 23,1946---Owen Hodges, who has received his discharge as Lieutenant J.G., U.S. Navy, has been named assistant county agent in Davidson County. Mr. Hodges will be in charge of 4-H work. In the Navy for 30 months, he was overseas in the Southwest Pacific for 19 months.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, he received his degree from the College of Agriculture in 1943. He is a member of Alpha Beta, an honorary Agriculture fraternity. He was also a member of the Circle and Torch, a local organization. Mr. Hodges also served as president of the Agriculture Club during his senior year.
He attended Marion schools and became a member of the 4-H Club when he was 10 years old. In 1935, he was a member of the state 4-H Club in St. Louis.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hodges of Marion, his wife is the former Mary Margaret Reed.

From: Montgomery County Scrapbook

102   POLICE DEPARTMENT--1912
Chief:
J.E. Robinson
Officers:
John E. Alsobrooks
J.Q. Ellarson
J.M. Fowlkes
Dick Perkins
Alex Small POLICE DEPARTMENT--1929
Chief:
J.E. Robinson
Officers:
J.W. Baggett
J.C. Balthrop
R.E. Binkey
A.D. Curtis
J.Q. Ellarson
T.E. Huggins
Jerry Lee
Alex Smith

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

103   HACKBERRY
January 4,1943---Administration forces scored thumping victories today in both House and Senate with nomination of candidates for Speakership by unanimous votes.
James J. Broome of Montgomery County was nominated by the Democrats for Speaker of the house.
Speaker Broome, a farmer and livestock dealer of hackberry community served two terms in the State Senate from Robertson and Montgomery counties. He was elected without opposition as Direct Representative in the new legislature.
In his race for Speaker of the House, he had the support of Governor Cooper.

From: The Chronicle

104   POSTMASTERS
January 29,1876
Collinsville--William J. Lyle
Corbandale--B.J. Corban
McAllisters6 Crossroads--T. Batson
Pleasant Mound--T. Mills
Shiloh--Trice & Edlin
Mt. Vernon Furnace--T.M. Sechler

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

105   COUNTY COURT
January 9,1886---Two voting precincts were made in District 16, one at Collinsville and one at LaFayette Furnace Spring.
A petition to make a new district out of District 18 and 19 was laid on the table.
The following named gentlemen were elected tax assessors for the various districts:
District 1.….W.A. Marshall
District 2.….John Scott
District 3.….J.M. Anderson
District 4.….Alex Bayham
District 5.….H.R. Rodgers
District 6.….C.W. Staton
District 7.….J.T. Staton
District 8.….J.P. Howard
District 9.….T.H. Gibbs
District 10.…E.L. Brewer
District 11.…J.B. williams
District 12.…Z. Smith
District 13...J.R. Steele
District 14.…A.R. Wilson
District 15.…Frank Heathman
District 16...J.K. Ramsey
District 17....Griffin Orgain
District 18....H.H. Mockabee
District 19...U.D. Tomlinson
District 20....William Carney Allen
District 21.…P.C. Acree
City of Clarksville
Ward 1.……D. Maar
Ward 2.……W.R. Bringhurst
Ward 3.……G.B. Wilson
Ward 4.……J.F. Couts
Ward 5.……L.E. Wilcox
Ward 6.……W.J. Ely
Ward 7.……J.W. Faxon
Ward 8.……S.E. Ramey
The following elected Road Commissioners:
District 1..…W.A. Scott
District 2..…N.O. Lovelace
District 3..…C.N. Meriwether
District 4..…J.W. Trahern
District 5..…C. Dowling
District 6..…John Slaughter
District 7..…John T. Staton
District 8..…G.M. Buck
District 9..…B.H. Edmondson
District 10....Robert Foust
District 11....H.M. Brown
District 12....T.J. Munford
District 13....J.T. Armstrong
District 14....T.L. King
District 15....L.B. Nichols
District 16....J.M. Blackford
District 17....Thomas Martin
District 18....Ben Swift
District 19....F.B. Powers
District 20....W.E. Welker
District 21....A.J. Byrd

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

106   SALEM
April 4,1885---Mr. Griffin Orgain was elected magistrate for the 17th District last Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robert Edmondson, Esquire. Orgain is one of the old magistrates of the county and has many years of experience.

From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

107   JUSTICES 1813
List of Justices names in Montgomery County (to wit)

Robert Prince
Joseph Woolfolk
James Lockert
Hugh McClure
Benjamin Weakley
John H. Poston
Henry H. Bryan
Stephen Cocke
Barney Duff
Peter Mosley
William E. Williams
Bryan Whitfield
Samuel Smith
Thomas Smith
William Clements
Joshua P. Vaughn
Sterling Neblett
James Hutcheson
James Morrow
Burwell M. Williamson
William Trigg
John McCawley
Stephen Pettus
Abner Harris
Samuel Northington
William R. Gibson
William McDaniel
James Bowers
John Trousdale
Abner Gupton
Samuel Gattis

I, William C. Jamison, Clerk of the County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for County of Montgomery do certify that the above named justices have been duly qualified as Justices of the Peace for the county aforesaid as appears of Record upon the Minutes of said Court.
Given at office in the Town of Clarksville the 30th day of August 1813
signed William C. Jamison, C.C.C.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

108   FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
February 13,1844---Citizens of Clarksville arise from your lethargy and negligence on this subject! We are slumbering over a volcano, without an efficient fire apparatus---without a ladder, hook or bucket.
All those in favor of doing something to avert the consequence of fire uncontrolled, will please meet upstairs in the old courthouse on Tuesday this evening at 4:00.

W.R. Bringhurst
Thomas McClure
Joseph Johnson
David Browder
C.L. Wilcox
William Broaddus
R.M. House

From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

109   TAX COLLECTORS--1826
State of Tennessee, Montgomery County--I, Andrew Vance, clerk of the County Court of Pleas and Quarters Session for the county aforesaid, do herby certify that the aggregate number of free males inhabitants returned to the County Court of Montgomery County by the Justices who were appointed to receive lists of taxable property in said county for the year 1826, amounts to one thousand and six hundred and seventy as follows (to wit)

by Stephen Pettus Esquire---173
by Samuel Smith Esquire---137
by Lewis C. Taylor Esquire---123
by John Kirkinvole Esquire---84
by Francis Carter Esquire---110
by Valentine Allen Esquire 96
by Richard B. Blount Esquire---129
by Edward S. Walton Esquire---127
by A.M. Rogers Esquire---145
by Matthew Ryburn Esquire---137
by Stephen Neblett Esquire---106
by N.W. Bagwell Esquire---102
by Thomas Smith Esquire---201
Total=1670

In testimony whereof, I have hereth set my hand and affixed the Seal of said office in Clarksville, the 31st August, 1826 of the 51st year of the Independence of the United States.
Andrew Vance; Clerk

Recorded September 1,1826 (Will Book D Page 562 Montgomery County, Tennessee.)

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

110   WARD 4 CANDIDATE
November 14,1930---Announcement of his candidacy to represent the Fourth Ward in the city council, subject to the municipal election December 2, was made today by J.C. Stewart, South Second Street, resident and manager of Native-Spillers Produce concern.
Mr. Stewart is making his first venture into politics, this being the first time he has sought office. He states that if he is elected, he will serve his ward and the city as a whole to his utmost ability.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

111   WARD 1 CANDIDATE
November 14,1930---Jesse P. Perry, councilman from the First Ward, formally announced his candidacy to succeed himself today. Mr. Perry was elected two years ago as a member of the council for the first time and has served as chairman of the sewer and the cemetery committees.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

112   NEW BRIDGE
May 10, 1925--The new Cumberland River bridge was crossed officially for the first time about 10 o'clock Saturday morning when three automobile rolled over the asphalt floor of the magnificent structure arching the Cumberland River which, since the founding of Clarksville, has proved a watery barrier between the city and the south side of the river residents.
The party who crossed the river via the new bridge was composed of John Hurst, who for many years has championed the cause of the bridge, and was one of the original promoters of the enterprise which will mean so much to the city as a whole; County Judge John Talley Cunningham, who has done more toward placing the bridge here than any other men in the county; Jack Selsemeyer, County Road Supervisor; former Magistrate T.W. Walthal, of District 6; Mrs. Will Green, daughter of Mr. Hurst; and his granddaughter, Mrs. Lane Marable; and his great-grandson, Billy Lyle; Mrs. W.M. Daniel; Emmett Ladd; and Charlie Brown.
Mr. Hurst was born on the south side of the river. In further speaking of his old home site, saying that he discovered a brick in the building dated 1827; showing that the old house had been erected about 100 years ago.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

113   PALMYRA
January 22,1886---Bridge men are at work on the trestles between here and Corbandale and will be here a month or more yet. W.P. Brewster, one of the bridge men, will soon be able to take his crippled foot with him out on the bridges again.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

114   COUNTY COURT
January 10,1885--The January term of the County Court was held at the Court House Monday, Judge C.W. Tyler presiding, and a full bench of justices in attendance. The annual routine of business was transacted, the election of county Superintendent of public education, jail commissioners and the appointment of tax assessors for the various districts were the only matters of importance before the court.
Mr. J. Miller was reelected Superintendent of public schools and his salary fixed at $200.
The following were elected jail commissioners.
G.W. Armstrong
H.R. Rogers
J.H. Achey.
The commissioners on bridges and pikes are.
T.N. Walthal
T.H. Achey
Isaac Peterson Howard
M.C.H. Bailey was re-elected a notary public.
The assessors elected are as follows:
District 1--R.A. Barnes
District 2--N.O. Lovelace
District 3--J.L. Killebrew
District 4--R.S. Payne
District 5--W.F. Frey
District 6--C.W. Staton
District 7--J.T. Staton
District 8--J.B. Bartee
District 9--T.H. Gibbs
District 10--E.M. Nolen
District 11--W.H. Crotzer
District 12--Z. Smith
District 13--G.W. Armstrong
District 14--J.E. Ransdale
District 15--W.H. Anderson
District 16--James Wyatt
District 17--I.T. Cocke
District 18--J.M. Hiortt
District 19--R.H. Marable
District 20--W.B. Dunbar
District 21--Pugh Haynes
City Assessors
Ward 1--D. Marr
Ward 2--John Young
Ward 3--G.R. Harris
Ward 4--I. Bloch
Ward 5--T.H. Hyman
Ward 6--J.B. Johnson
Ward 7--J.W. Faxon
Ward 8--S.E. Ramey

The jail commissioners were instructed to go ahead with the improvements on the jail and to make all necessary repairs in the old part of the building.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

115   CLARKSVILLE
April 3,1933--At the regular meeting of the Montgomery County Court this morning, G.G. McClure was reappointed county road supervisor at a 25% reduction in salary, or a $2,700 salary per annum, and the junior high schools were extended to a nine month term. The salary of the County tax assessor, Walter Batson, was reconsidered and raised from $1,800 to $2,500 per year.
After much discussion by squires W.R. Fain, A.E. Anderson and John D. Sadler, a motion was introduced by Esquire Marable McFall of District 18 to bar the public from taking any discussion on matters before the court and each Justice Of The Peace be allowed to speak only once on any matter. The motion was seconded by James Broome and carried by 27 to 18.
A new member, Robert Broome, from District 19 was introduced to the court. He succeeds G.W. Dinsmore who moved from the district.
In a discussion led by Mack Clardy, the junior high school question was reconsidered and passed to extend from 8 months to 9 months after it was made known that credits from an 8-month term would not be accepted by the State Department of Education.
County Court Clerk W.E. Crotzer voluntarily reduced the item for the cost of tax books $200 on account of present conditions.
Notaries elected were L.B. Askew, B.B. Keri, J.K. Dickson, Charles E. Davenport and Miss Jessie Orrell.

From: The Progress Democrat

116   PAUL D. MARABLE
May 25,1892--In today’s issue appears an announcement of Paul D. Marable as a candidate for County Trustee. Few words tell the merits of Paul. He is a Montgomery County boy. He is qualified. He is honest. We were partially raised under the same roof in District 19. No Marable ever deserted a friend. Citizens of Clarksville, you one and all know his nobility of character. He asks your support. Southsiders, he is one of your farmer-raised boys. Can he ask for any office in vain? We disparage no candidate, but watch Paul run.

From: The Progress Democrat

117   SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
October 12,1892--Sheriff Collier of Montgomery County has appointed as his deputies, W.W. Williamson, of District 20; Tom Webb, of District 6 and Ollie Turner, also of District 6. Mr. Turner will remain at the jail with his chief.

From: Clarksville Democrat

118   CLARKSVILLE
June 3,1887--Mr. N.L. Moore, who has filled the position of bridge-keeper at the lower Red River Bridge, has resigned. Mr. Moore gave universal satisfaction to the city and public, and his resignation is to be regretted.

From: The Chronicle

119   TAX SALES 1856-1872
November 23,1872---Whereas, the Montgomery County Circuit Court, at its September Term 1872, ordered the following tracts of land and town lots to be sold for taxes, for the years 1856, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1860, and 1861.
Clerk’s Fee $1.50, Printers Fee $1.50, Collectors Fee $1.00

1856

William Bailey
District 9....150 acres....value $600....taxes due $4.25....aggregate $25
Mrs. S. Ballentine
District 12....town lot....value $600....taxes due $1.50....aggregate $5.50
William Rogers
District 12....town lot....value $1000....taxes due $3052....aggregate $7.52
Shelton & Steele
District 12....town lot....value $3000....taxes due $7.50....aggregate $11.50
William Shelton
District 12....5 acres....value $2000....taxes due $9.45....aggregate $13.75

1857

William Bailey heirs
District 12....town lot....value $600....taxes due $1.50....aggregate $5.50
J.M. Gafford
District 3....91 acres....value $300....taxes due $1.87....aggregate $5.87
J.M. Pirtle
District 3....195 acres....value $3000....taxes due $8.70....aggregate $12.70
Mrs. S. Ballentine
District 12....town lot....value $600....taxes due $4.00....aggregate $8.00
William Rogers
District 12....town lot....value $2000....taxes due $6.90....aggregate $10.90
William Shelton
District 12....130 acres....value $430....taxes due $2.36....aggregate $6.36

1858

William Bailey heirs
District 9....160 acres....value $1500....taxes due $5.44....aggregate $9.44
Mrs. E. Hurst
District 6....315 acres....value $6930....taxes due $30.76....aggregate $34.76
J.M. Gafford
District 3....91 acres....value $400....taxes due $2.44....aggregate $6.44
J.M. Pirtle
District 3....195 acres....value $2900....taxes due $21.55....aggregate $25.55
Mrs. F. Warfield
District 6....47 acres....value $752....taxes due $2.50....aggregate $6.50
J.N. Scott
District 9....150 acres....value $600....taxes due $4.25....aggregate $25
T.W. Randle
District 6....75 acres....value $1500....taxes due $7.95....aggregate $11.96
Mrs. Jonathan Ogburn
District 8....474 acres....value $5225....taxes due $88.69....aggregate $42.68
H.N. Allen
District 18....560 acres....value $8000....taxes due $64.18....aggregate $65.18
C.N. Carney, guardian
District 12....town lot....value $1000....taxes due $3.61....aggregate $7.61
Mrs. S. Ballentine
District 12....town lot....value $700....taxes due $2.52....aggregate $6.52
William Rogers
District 12....town lot....value $1500....taxes due $6.43....aggregate $19.43
M.D. Bell
District 12....10 acres....value $1000....taxes due $4.61....aggregate $8.61
William Shelton
District 12....3 1/2 acres....value $3200....taxes due $13.48....aggregate $17.48

1859

Jordan Neblett
District 1....509 acres....value $12,700....taxes due $45.35....aggregate $49.35
Robert Davis
District 3....265 acres....value $5335....taxes due $19.60....aggregate $23.60
J.M. Gafford
District 3....9 acres....value $400....taxes due $2.04....aggregate $6.04
J.M. Pirtle
District 3....295 acres....value $2900
Mrs. F. Warfield
District 6....47 acres....value $750....taxes due $4.30....aggregate $8.30
J.N. Scott
District 7....town lot....value $960....taxes due $1.50....aggregate $5.50
Mrs. E. Randle
District 6....75 acres....value $1500....taxes due $5.03....aggregate $9.03
M., C. & L.R.R. Co.
District 12....town lot....value $3500....taxes due $9.12....aggregate $13.12
Mrs. John Ogburn
District 8....474 acres....value $5225....taxes due $27.95....aggregate $31.95
William Ogburn
District 8....186 acres....value $2790....taxes due $11.92....aggregate $15.92
N.H. Allen
District 18....560 acres....value $8000....taxes due $46.40....aggregate $50.40
C.N. Carney, guardian
District 12....town lot....value $1000....taxes due $2.91....aggregate $6.91
Mrs. S. Ballentine
District 12....town lot....value $700....taxes due $1.82....aggregate $5.82
William Rogers
District 12....town lot....value $2500....taxes due $7.51....aggregate $11.51
William Shelton
District 12....3 1/2 acres....value $6000....taxes due $20.96....aggregate $24.96
J.P. Young
District 12 & 1....3 & 20 acres....value $300....taxes due $4.28....aggregate $8.28

1860

Jordan Neblett
District 1....500 acres....value $12,700....taxes due $33.97....aggregate $37.97
T.E. Wilcox
District 1....200 acres....value $5000....taxes due $16.91....aggregate $20.91
William Morris heirs
District 9....281 acres....value $2280....taxes due $8.86....aggregate $9.86
John Starkey
District 9....40 acres....value $480....taxes due $1.77....aggregate $5.77
Robert Davis
District 3....265 acres....value $5300....taxes due $14.34....aggregate $18.34
J.M. Gafford
District 3....9 acres....value $400....taxes due $1.61....aggregate $5.61
J.M. Pirtle
District 3....295 acres....value $2900....taxes due $12.56....aggregate $16.56
James P. Rogers
District 3....176 acres....value $9520....taxes due $21.57....aggregate $28.57
James P. Rogers
District 12....taxes due $4.56....aggregate $8.56
Z.T. Baughn
District 6....11 acres....value $300....taxes due $1.90....aggregate $5.90
Mrs. F. Warfield
District 6....47 acres....value $750....taxes due $2.76....aggregate $6.76
Linwood Landing Co.
District 7....5000 acres....taxes due $9.50....aggregate $13.50
J.N. Scott
District 7....town lot....value $1500....taxes due $4.08....aggregate $8.08
Mrs. E. Randle
District 6....75 acres....value $1500....taxes due $4.05....aggregate $8.05
William Ranson’s estate
District 5....172 acres....value $1720....taxes due $3.27....aggregate $7.27
W.E. Beavens
District 12....1 1/2 acres....value $900....taxes due $1.71....aggregate $5.71
Thomas Holbert
District 12....town lot....value $1000....taxes due $4.65....aggregate $8.65
M., C. & L.R.R. Co.
District 12....town lot....value $6500....taxes due $12.35....aggregate $16.35
Joseph Johnson
District 12....2 acres....value $2000....taxes due $4.66....aggregate $8.66
Mrs. R. Trice
District 8....207 acres....value $1650....taxes due $5.42....aggregate $9.42
Mrs. Jonathan Ogburn
District 8....474 acres....value $5265....taxes due $9.92....aggregate $13.92
William Ogburn
District 9....186 acres....value $2790....taxes due $9.58....aggregate $13.58
R.A. Jordan
District 19....500 acres....value $5000....taxes due $17.10....aggregate $21.10
N.H. Allen
District 18....560 acres....value $7000....taxes due $32.11....aggregate $36.11
C.N. Carney, guardian
District 12....town lot....value $900....taxes due $1.70....aggregate $5.70
Mrs. S. Ballentine
District 12....town lot....value $800....taxes due $1.52....aggregate $5.22
William Rogers
District 12....town lot....value $2500....taxes due $7.12....aggregate $11.12
M.D. Bell
District 12....7 1/2 acres....value $800....taxes due $2.37....aggregate $6.37
George Smith
District 12....town lot....value $600....taxes due $9.24....aggregate $13.34
William Shelton
District 12....3 1/2 acres....value $6500....taxes due $2.37....aggregate $6.37
J.P. Young
District 12....1 acres....value $1500....taxes due $5.32....aggregate $9.32

1861

Jordan Neblett
District 1....509 acres....value $8500....taxes due $34.75....aggregate $38.75
T.L. Yancy
District 1....334 acres....value $5000....taxes due $48.65....aggregate $52.65
William Bailey heirs
District 9....124 acres....value $1000....taxes due $6.51....aggregate $10.51
William Morris heirs
District 9....200 acres....value $2320....taxes due $8.05....aggregate $12.05
John Starkey
District 9....57 acres....value $1000....taxes due $2.80....aggregate $6.80
Robert Davis
District 3....200 acres....value $750....taxes due $4.30....aggregate $8.30
Mrs. S. Ballentine
District 12....town lot....value $4100....taxes due $17.16....aggregate $21.16
J.M. Gafford
District 3....9 acres....value $340....taxes due $.95....aggregate $4.95
J.M. Pirtle
District 3....194 acres....value $3000....taxes due $8.40....aggregate $12.40
James P. Rogers
District 12....town lot....value $1900....taxes due $5.32....aggregate $9.32
Mrs. B.N. Herring
District 6....214 acres....value $42800....taxes due $37.99....aggregate $41.99
Z.T. Baughan
District 6....11 acres....value $250....taxes due $2.64....aggregate $6.64
Mrs. F. Warfield
District 6....50 acres....value $750....taxes due $5.82....aggregate $9.82
G.H. Warfield
District 6....1070 acres....value $21,400....taxes due $118.93....aggregate $122.93
G.H. Warfield
District 12....town lot....value $12,000....taxes due $33.60....aggregate $37.60
G.H. & W.W. Warfield
District 12....town lot....taxes due $056....aggregate $4.56
Mrs. N.H. Andrews
District 7....town lot....value $1000....taxes due $4.35....aggregate $8.35
Hart Andrews
District 7....town lot....value $700....taxes due $2.67....aggregate $6.67
J.F. Cummings
District 7....town lot....value $2000....taxes due $5.60....aggregate $9.60
W.T. Hargrove
District 7....town lot....value $1200....taxes due $4.14....aggregate $8.14
W.C. Harrelson
District 7....town lot....value $1500....taxes due $25.44....aggregate $29.44
Linwood Landing Co.
District 7....2500 acres....taxes due $7.00....aggregate $11.00
J.N. Scott
District 7....town lot....value $1200....taxes due $4.06....aggregate $8.06
J.L. Riggs
District 7....town lot....value $3000....taxes due $8.40....aggregate $12.40
N.F. Trice estate
District 7....290 acres....value $7650....taxes due $32.56....aggregate $36.56
Mrs. E. Randle
District 6....75 acres....value $1350....taxes due $4.69....aggregate $8.69
William Ranson estate
District 5....172 acres....value $1300....taxes due $3.64....aggregate $7.64
W.E. Beavens
District 12....town lot....value $800....taxes due $2.24....aggregate $6.24
Jacob Achey heirs
District 12....town lot....value $1200....taxes due $3.36....aggregate $7.36
Thomas Holbert
District 12....8 acres....value $1500....taxes due $9.78....aggregate $13.78
Dr. J.F. Johnson
District 12....town lot....value $2000....taxes due $6.65....aggregate $10.65
B.C. Landon
District 12....town lot....value $4000....taxes due $13.84....aggregate $17.84
McClure & Couts
District 12....town lot....value $8000....taxes due $12.70.....aggregate $16.70
E.R.W. Thomas
District 12....town lot....value $1000....taxes due $2.80....aggregate $6.80
M., C. & L.R.R. Co.
District 12....town lot....value $6500....taxes due $18.20....aggregate $22.20
Joseph Johnson Sr.
District 12....2 acres....value $4400....taxes due $12.34....aggregate $16.34
W.T. Shakleford
District 12....town lot....value $1000....taxes due $3.61....aggregate $7.61
Mrs. B. Trice heirs
District 8....207 acres....value $1425....taxes due $3.98....aggregate $7.98
Nancy A. Jordan
District 19....500 acres....value $5000....taxes due $26.40....aggregate $30.40
N.H. Allen
District 18....500 acres....value $7000....taxes due $44.54....aggregate $48.54
Randolph Ramey estate
District 17....300 acres....value $3000....taxes due $19.86....aggregate $23.86
C.N. Carney guardian
District 12....town lot....value $900....taxes due $2.52....aggregate $6.52
Sam Bolton
District 12....town lot....value $900....taxes due $3.22....aggregate $7.22
H.A. Fowlkes
District 12....town lot....value $5000....taxes due $25.90....aggregate $29.90
Mrs. S. Ballentine
District 12....town lot....value $800....taxes due $2.24....aggregate $6.24
M.D. Woods administrators
District 12....5 acres....value $2500....taxes due $9.16....aggregate $13.16
M.D. Bell
District 12....7 acres....value $850....taxes due $3.05....aggregate $7.05
George Smith
District 12....town lot....value $575....taxes due $13.44....aggregate $17.44
William Shelton
District 12....3 1/2 acres....value $7000....taxes due $23.37....aggregate $27.37
Allen Shepherd
District 4....130 acres....value $650....taxes due $2.50....aggregate $6.50
J.P. Young
District 12....1 5-20 acres....value $1200....taxes due $4.22....aggregate $8.22

In obedience to the above order, I will, at the Court House, in Clarksville, Tennessee, on the 1st Monday, the 6th day of January, 1873, and the next succeeding day or days, sell the above tracts of land and town lots, or so much thereof, as shall be sufficient of each of them, to satisfy the taxes, costs and charges annexed to them. Severally, and the law directs.
Henry Lyle, Rev., Col., & Agent

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

120   SOUTHSIDE
November 27,1920--We are proud to state that 40 of our good ladies exercised the privilege given them to vote and Mrs. Louis Batson holds the distinct honor of being the first lady to cast a vote in District 16.

From: Memorabilia of Clarksville and Montgomery County

121   EARLIEST RECORDED MONTGOMERY COUNTY
GRAND JURY

Gildwell [Glidwell] Killebrew - Jury Foreman

Dempsey - Constable

Hugh M. Gollam

Richard Whitehead

Samuel Humphries

Peter Hubbard

Abraham Locke

Thomas Williams

Jamie M.Carrell

William Randall

Thomas Hunter

Allen Anderson

Thomas Dunbar

Robert Norolin

Isaac Martin

Jesse Sibbiy

Stephen Thomas - exempt

From:

122

From: Memorabilia of Clarksville

123   JURORS, MARCH TERM 1806
James Adams
William Barton
Alexander Bingham
Wright Bond
James Boyd
John Carnes
Samuel Copeland
William Corban
Samuel Croft
Nelson M. Dower
John Dycas
Hugh Fennen
William A. Gibson
William Grayson
Stephen O. Guin
Stephen Handlin
Adam Harmon Jr.
Victor Harris
Benjamin Hawkins
James Hollis
George Humphries
Allen Hunter
Brice Jackson
John R. McFarland
Charles Stewart Miller
Isaac Morgan
Mathew Rybourn
Francis Smith
Andrew Stewart
John Stewart
William Sullivant
Francis Thompkins
Samuel Thornton
Thomas Travis
David Weakley
Davis Wells
George West of Yellow Creek
Elisha Willis

From: Montgomery County Genealogical Journal

124   JUNE 23,1806 GRAND JURY
George West, Foreman
Edward Leech
Edwin Gibson
William Corlew
James Edwards
Bright Herring
John Edmondson
Robert Begars
Wright Outlaw
John McCauley
John Marshall
David Davis
Robert Wells
Timothy Anderson, Sr.
William Whitehead
George Humphries, constable

From: County Court Minutes

125   JURORS
May term, Circuit Court 1852
District 12
S.D. Raimey
Griff Orgain
District 13
Robin Bumpas
Thomas Wyatt
John Vaughn
District 14
William R. Martin
Joseph Davis
District 15
James A. Powers
Samuel Sullivant

From: Clarksville City Directory 1859-1860

126   CLARKSVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT
Mayor...George Smith
Recorder...Charles G. Smith
Attorney...Thomas W. King
City Constable...E. Withers
Treasurer...W.P. Hume
City Engineer...William A. Forbes
Market Master... J.B. Jarrel
Wharf Master...James T. Carter
School Department Committee:
R.W. Humphreys
D.M. Woods
G.A. Harrell
Night Watchman
A.D. Smith
I.N. Bartlett
J.M. Moore
Council: 1st Ward…G.A. Henry
Council: 2nd "...M.H. Clark
Council: 3rd "...L.G. Williams
Council: 4th "...T.T. Farmer
Council: 5th " Thomas M. Duff
Council: 6th "...Frank S. Beaumont
Council: 7th "...William Ware
Council: 8th "...J.G. McKoin

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

127   CLARKSVILLE
December 24,1890--Jonathan Lowe is announced in this issue as a candidate for circuit court clerk of this county. Mr. Lowe is a school teacher, residing in District 6, and is well known to many of the residence of the county as an intelligent citizen of strict integrity. He was a member of the 52 TN Regiment, made a good soldier and today bears evidence of his devotion to principle in honorable scars.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

128   CLARKSVILLE
January 10,1890--J.H. Achey, S.A. Caldwell and J.M. Anderson were re-elected jail commissioners.

W.C. Smith, T.W. Walthal and H.R. Rogers were re-elected turnpike and bridge commissioners; their salaries fixed at $15.00, to be paid by the Pikes & Bridges.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

129   GONE VISITING
January 7,1890--Sam Durham was appointed constable in District 11 by the county court.

From: Clarksville City Directory 1859-1860

130   COUNTY OFFICERS:
County Judge...H.S. Kimble
Chancery Judge...S.D. Fierson
Criminal Judge...W.K. Turner (Nashville)
Circuit Judge...W.W. Pepper (Springfield)
Clerk of Circuit & Criminal Courts…Charles Bailey
Deputy…Bailey Brown
County Clerk...William Rogers
Clerk of Chancery Court...Thomas J. Munford
Deputy…William Shackleford
Sheriff...Thomas Ramey
Registrar...John D. Bradley
Surveyor...Robert Edmondson
Deputy...William M. Shelton
County Trustee...George Smith
Coroner...John A. Bailey
Jailor...C.H. Morrison
Inspector of Weights & Measures...J.B. Jarrell
Magistrates:
Dist. 1...J.S. Brown, George Hampton
Dist. 2...H.P. Carney, George D. Mimms
Dist. 3...W.B. Collins, James Killebrew
Dist. 4...John Gold, James A. Wall
Dist. 5...Z. Smith, A.M. Johnson
Dist. 6...R.N. Hatcher, H.M. Dudley
Dist. 7...J.M. Burgess, John W. Lackey
Dist. 8...W.W. Outlaw, James B. Halyard
Dist. 9...A.K. Coleman, Conrad Fredrick
Dist. 10..John Hogan, E.M. Ligon
Dist. 11..Stephen Cocke, P.O. Travis
Dist. 12..John A. Bailey, Charles Bailey, E. Lockert
Dist. 14..John B. Taylor, Joseph Gupton
Dist. 15..J.W. Gill, W.H. Anderson
Dist. 16..W.R. Wyatt, J.T. Swift
Dist. 17..John Edmondson, Thomas Mills
Dist. 18..S.F. Allen, William Baggett
Dist. 19..Thomas E. Blake, Alexander Outlaw
Dist. 20..Samuel A. Nesbitt, A.M. Taylor

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

131   RE-ELECTION
January 10,1890--Among the announcements in this issue is that of Charles W. Staton for re-election to the office of sheriff of the county. Mr. Staton is now serving his 2nd term as sheriff. He has to his credit two terms as a courageous, prudent officer, whose ambition was to discharge his duty as it appeared to him.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

132   SHILOH
August 18,1892--J.D. Fletcher has just returned from a pleasant visit to St. Louis, he was a delegate to the Democratic Convention in Nashville, from where he went to St. Louis.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

133   CORBANDALE
February 27,1871--- A vote was taken in reference to establishing a new county of Houston, held at B.J. Corban's of Corbandale.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

134   CLARKSVILLE
January 10,1890--Dr. W.A. Shelby is announced in the Leaf this morning as a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk of this county. Dr. Shelby has lived all his life in Montgomery County, and is known to a wide circle of acquaintances, all of whom appreciate him for his fine social qualities and his sterling integrity. If he is elected, the Office will be in good hands.

From: The Tennessee State Gazetteer

135   COUNTY & DISTRICT OFFICES 1860-61
County Judge: H.S. Kimble
Sheriff: Thomas Ramey
Clerk of Circuit & Criminal Courts: Charles Bradley
Clerk of Chancery Court: John T. Munford
County Treasurer: George Smith
Registrar: John D. Bradley
Coroner: John A. Bailey
Constables: Thomas M. Duff, John C. Reed
Ranger: Sterling Neblett
Collector: Henry ____
District 1 Justices of the Peace: G.W. Hampton, J.S. Brown
Constable: J. Neblett
District 2 Justices of the Peace: H.P. Carney, George D. Mimmus
Constable: J.D. Broomfield
District 3 Justices of the Peace: W.B. Collins, J.L. Killebrew
Constable: James T. Trice
District 4 Justices of the Peace: John Gold, J.H. Wall
Constable: J.C. Taylor
District 5 Justices of the Peace: A.M. John, Z. Smith
Constable: David Gant
District 6 Justices of the Peace: R.N. Hatcher, H.M. Dudley
District 7 Justices of the Peace: J.M. Burgess, John W. Lackey
Constable: John Staton
District 8 Justices of the Peace: J.B. Halyard, W.W. Outlaw
Constable: J. Lisenby
District 9 Justices of the Peace: Conrad Fredrick, A.K. Coleman
Constable: W. McGregor

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

136   SPECIAL ELECTION
The vote was as follows:
C.A. Wickham, 51
S.B. Powers, 48
B.M. Ellis, 12
Voting precincts were located at Palmyra and Sailor's Rest.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

137   PALMYRA
October 2,1913---Honorable Mike Hussey of Palmyra went to Nashville this morning to meet with the State Democratic Executive Committee of which he is a member. The meeting today is for the purpose of electing a National Committeeman and other business. Mr. Hussey has not been well for several days and was barely able to leave home.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

138   PORT ROYAL
January 3,1890--L.C. Atkins headed a delegation from Port Royal yesterday, consisting of J.R. Gower, Ross Bourne, Will Darden, W.D. Carter and Henry Hamlett.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

139   CLARKSVILLE
January 7,1890--Judge Charles W. Tyler has not yet expressed himself as to whether he will require the sheriff to go to jail and serve out the sentence imposed for contempt.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

140   CLARKSVILLE
January 10,1890--George Crouch, the enterprising young grocery man, is a candidate for Alderman in the fourth ward.

From: Minutes of the Superior Court of North Carolina and Mero District

141   1797
Proclamation being made that the Sheriffs of several counties with the District of Mero should come into court and make return of their jury lists.
Montgomery County:
David Beaty
Anthony Crutcher
Samuel French
Man Phillips
James Taylor
Hayden Wells

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

142   CLARKSVILLE
January 31,1890--Alexander R. Gholson has been presiding over the Criminal Court for several days. This, however, interfered with his duties as clerk of the chancery court, and Judge Charles W. Tyler continuing sick, the Criminal Court was adjourned yesterday until next Monday, when it is hoped Judge Tyler will be well enough to assume his accustomed place.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

143   EXAM PASSED
January 28,1890--Q.C. Atkinson, jr., on Saturday passed a successful examination and is now a full-fledged member of the Bar. The Leaf congratulates him on winning his sheepskin and will be glad to note his success as a practitioner. For the present he will have an office with Circuit Court Clerk F.D. Daniel.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

144   CLARKSVILLE
August 13,1889--Charles Collier has been put on the Police Force in place of Polk Smith, who has been relieved from duty and is driving a street car.

From: Montgomery County, Tennessee Wills & Administrations

145   GEORGE NEVILLE
Will Book A. Page 25
George Neville, Sheriff Bond
We, George Neville, Robert Dunning, James Taylor, George Neville Sr., and Joseph B. Neville of Montgomery County, are bound to the Governor in the sum of two thousand dollars, this 26th day of October 1798. The condition of the obligation is such that George Neville is appointed Sheriff of Montgomery County. If he shall execute the duties of this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force
George Neville
Robert Dunning
James Taylor
George Neville Sr.
Joseph B. Neville

From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

146   COUNTY ELECTONS
March 9,1852--The election for county officers on Saturday last resulted on the election of the following named gentleman:
Sheriff - W.M. Shelton
Circuit court Clerk - J.M. Dye
County court Clerk - William Rogers
Trustee - Robert McCordie
Regester - J. Senseney
Constables for this civil district:
S. Wilson & J.C. Read

From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

147   RAIL ROAD MEETING
August 18,1853--At a meeting of the friends of the Louisville, Clarksville, and Memphis Rail Road on Monday night at the court house, Dr. C.L. Wilcox was called to the chair and T.W. Wisdom appointed secretary. The chairman explained the object of the meeting, when on motion, William M. Stewart, T.W. Wisdom, David Browder, R.W. McClure, William Perry, Isaac West and R.W. Thomas were appointed a committee to report the progress of the Louisville, Clarksville and Memphis road, the importance of said road to Clarksville and Montgomery County, and to suggest the most proper course to be taken upon the subject by our citizens to report any other info and make any other suggestion as to said road, that they may deem advisable.
Meeting then adjourned until 4:00 on Wednesday the 18th
T.W. Wisdom, Secretary
C.L. Wilcox, Chairman

From: Tennessee Watchman

148   SENTORIAL DISTRICT
January 23,1821--We are authorized to state that Dr. John H. Marable, of this county, is a candidate to represent the people of this Senatorial District, composed of Montgomery and Robertson Counties, in the next Legislature.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

149   CLARKSVILLE
March 4,1890--O.M. Blackman has received the appointment of the enumerators in the county and of other work in connection with the collection of data for the 10th Census. The work will be well done.

March 7,1890--O.M. Blackman and Jonathan T. Johnson went to Nashville yesterday evening on business connected with the census enumeration.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

150   BRIDGE WORK
March 7,1890--Mr. Brady, the bridge manager, went to Chattanooga last week and brought his family - wife and two children - who board at Mr. Robertson’s. He also went to Clarksville Tuesday, 4th inst.. To secure more hands, that the bridge work might progress more rapidly.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

151   TARSUS
May 20,1918---Collier Goodlett attended a patriotic meeting at Union School near Palmyra last night and delivered a "live wire" Red Cross talk. A large crowd was in attendance and much interest shown.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

152   LOUISE
March 26,1918---M.E. Carter, councilor to the 22nd District, announced that he and Reverend J.M. Duer will go to Louise next Thursday night, March 28, and will conduct a patriotic meeting at the Methodist Church, making talks on "War Savings" and "Thrift Stamps".

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

153   QUARTERLY SESSION
July 3,1905---Squire Corban presented a petition and asked for an appropriation for a bridge on Yellow Creek.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

154   MAIL CARRIER
August 19,1905---Miss Jessie Powers who has been rural route mail carrier at Palmyra for 18 months has the distinction of being the only carrier in the state for that length of time, who never lost a day from work.

PALMYRA
From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 25,1907---Miss Jessie Powers is a charming girl who knows how to take care of herself. We referred to her some time ago as the only lady rural mail carrier in the state. She presides over the Palmyra route in Montgomery County and we understand, is giving the highest satisfaction. This excellent young lady desires the Leaf Chronicle to return her thanks to the patrons on her route for their many nice Christmas presents and good things to eat all the time, every day. This is the most popular route known, always reliable, prompt and on time, carrying not only the mail but happy smiles and sunshine to the hearts of everybody on the route. Why, it is represented that land has advanced 50%, all along the route---everybody wants to get on that route, and especially the youngsters whose hearts beat warmly.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

155   DEPUTY SHERIFF
January 31,1878---S.C. Batson has been appointed by Mr. J.E. Moseley as Deputy Sheriff on the south side of the river. His is a good appointment. Mr. Batson is well known as an energetic businessman.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

156   POLITICAL ACTIONS
March 11,1881---Hon. R.N. Rhodes introduced two bills last Wednesday---one to repeal so much of the act creating the offices of county judge and criminal judge of Montgomery County and another to amend the act incorporating the City of Clarksville.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

157   CORBANDALE
February 13,1900---John Green, of the 17th, received notice of his appointment as postmaster of the new post office, Iloilo, on Saturday. He will open the office as soon as he receives his commission, which is probably enroute at this time.

February 4,1901---The post office at Iloilo and Elmore, in this county, will be discontinued tomorrow. The mail formerly handled at the above offices will here after be delivered by the rural Route Carriers.

From: Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle

158   C.E. STATON FOR RE-ELECTION
September 15,1909---Attention is called to the card of Mr. Clarence E. Staton, who announces for re-election to the office of Circuit Court Clerk for Montgomery County, appearing elsewhere in our columns. Clarence Staton was born and reared in Montgomery County and is so well known to the people of his county, we need not here attempt to give him better acquaintance. All know him as a man possessing a high degree of efficiency in his public duties, pleasant and accommodating to all, a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat, with a public record back of him which lends assurance that if re-elected he will give the same degree of efficiency and faithful attention to the office he has shown in the past. These facts, together with his personality and natural turn to present his claims to the people, is an assurance that he will be a strong man in the race.

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