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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: Clarksville Jeffersonian

122   CLARKSVILLE
June 24,1854---We notice the return to town of our friend J.M. Quarles Esq. He has just completed the duties of his new office on the circuit, with such distinguished ability as fully to vindicate the capacity of the people to elect a competent Attorney General. “May his shadow never be less.”

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.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

159   CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
February 20,1886---Mr. John E. Mathias is announcing elsewhere in this issue as a candidate for sheriff. There is not a more popular young man on the south side of the river than Mr. Mathias. He was a constable for nine years in the 17th District and made one of the best officers ever in the county. He is thoroughly reliable and every way proficient.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

160   GOOD ROADS
July 27,1899---Believing that good roads are necessary to the prosperity of a country, and that every citizen ought to feel a mutual interest in them. I venture to write once more in their behalf, and ask Squire B.J. Corban and Honorable John Baggett why the promise to have the chain gang work in District 19 has never been kept? I am told that 19 has never had the chain gang to do any work in the district, badly as it is needed.
Mr. Baggett was here in the latter part of the winter, having ridden over the road from here to Andrew Lyle’s and a worse road would be hard to find of the same distance. When I approached him on the subject he admitted the necessity of something being done, and promised that he would go on back to Clarksville and bring the matter before Judge Tyler. I had a similar conversation with Mr. Corban, who said he had the promise of the chain gang as soon as the weather would permit the men camping out.
It is now near the last of July and no work done by them. There are places in the road from Palmyra to Andrew Lyle’s that the road hands can’t fix as they should be, from the fact that large rocks prevents the cutting of a ditch to hold the water off the road; and to fix it properly the rock will have to be blasted out of the way. This the road hands are not prepared to do, hence the necessity of the chain gang.
Will Esquires Corban and Baggett look into the matter and have the roads worked? I am glad to say that one of Clarksville’s substantial businessmen spoke approvingly of my writing in the interest of good roads. Clarksville is interested in having good roads as well as the country people.
Cornelius Ava Barnes

From: Clarksville Tobacco Leaf

161   SALEM
April 6,1870---Thomas Ramey Esq. is announced for County Court Judge. Ramey is well known through out the county as a faithful public officer, having served the county for 12 years as Magistrate, during which he was for 4 years Chairman of the County Court, and eight years as Sheriff of the county. He is familiar with the property and business of the county, and as a faithful officer in the past, will, if elected, no doubt be found so for the future.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

162   ELECTION NOTICE
January 8,1870---I, Joshua Brown, Coroner of Montgomery will open and hold an election at the various precincts, in said county, on the 4th day of March, it being the 1st Saturday in March 1870, to elect one Sheriff, one Trustee, one Revenue Collector, one Jailer, and one Constable in each civil District of said county, except #12, in which there are two to be elected. Precincts are:
District 1---Tate’s Station
District 2---Roilers Shop
District 3---Davis Mill
District 4---Jordan Springs
District 5---Trough Springs
District 6---Cherry
District 7---New Providence
District 8---Liberty
District 9---Morrow’s School House
District 11---Swift’s
District 12---Clarksville
District 15---Bagwell’s Shop
District 16---Cabin Row
District 17---Smith’s Shop
District 18---Hunt’s Mill
District 19---Palmyra
CANDIDATES
Sheriff
George Harris for re-election
C.M. Stuart
Edward Hewitt
M.W. Carkuff
W.R. Bringhurst Jr.
Trustee
T.J. Munford Jr.
R.B. Pickering
Dr. H.M. Acree
John A. Bailey
Henry Lyle
Jailer
C.H. Morrison
S.P. Jones
James Emory
J.W. Cooksey
Revenue Collector
J.J. Rawls of Re-election
D.B. Carlisle
A.T. Smith
William Channell
B.R. Burchett

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

163   CLARKSVILLE
April 27,1853---The last Chronicle says Mr. Franklin “increased the revenue” of the Post-office while he was postmaster. Will the editor of the Chronicle have the kindness to enlighten this community as to the manner in which it was done!

From: Clarksville Tobacco LeafJeffersonian

164   STATE SENATE
April 27,1853---Dr. Thomas Menees has been spoken of as a candidate for the State Senate in this district. We hope he will get the nomination as we make a good race.

From: Clarksville Tobacco Leaf

165   AUGUST ELECTION
August 1870 Election---County and Criminal Judge: T.W. King District and Magistrates are: Dist. 1---James S. Brown & G.W. Hampton Dist. 2---John A. Rollow & R.F. Ferguson Dist. 3---James P. Roberts & William Harrelson Dist. 4---W.S. Mallory & D.F. Carr Dist. 5---Z. Smith & Henry Rogers Dist. 6---H.M. Dudley & G.H. Slaughter Dist. 7---B.B. Homer & S.L. Smith Dist. 8---Thomas Ogburn & Isaac Howard Dist. 9---C. Frederick & H.P. Duncan Dist. 10---W.J. Sherron & John Heflin Dist. 11---William Rudolph & P.O. Travis Dist. 12---B.D. Read, Joshua Cobb & T.J. Armstrong Dist. 14---G.B. Swift & Thomas Atkins Dist. 15---S.H.R. Wilson & A.W. Fizer Dist. 16---W.B. Batson Jr. & William Harvey Dist. 17---Griffin Orgain & W.M. Orgain Dist. 18---William Baggett & John M. Smith Dist. 19---R. Eldridge & R.H. McFall Dist. 20---S.A. Nesbitt & V.M. Smith

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

166   OFFICERS ELECTED
February 22,1854---At the regular meeting of Eagle Fire Company No. 2, the following officers were elected to serve during the present year.
L.G. Faxon, Foreman
J.C. Herrington, Assistant
C.M. Hiter, Treasurer
George Dorris, Secretary
J.L. Thomas, 1st Pipe Director
J. Lay, 2nd Pipe Director
Lynch Donoho, Hose Director

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

167   POSTMASTER
February 22,1854---Charles O. Faxon has been appointed Postmaster of this place, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Dortch.

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

168   CLARKSVILLE
March 8,1854---The following gentlemen have been appointed by the Governor of this State, delegates from this county to the ???? Convention to be held at Charleston, South Carolina on April 10:
W. Stewart
J.A. Trice
D.N. Kennedy
Joshua Cobb
T.W. Wisdom
A. Robb
J. Pritchett
J.S. Hart
J.L. James Sr.

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

169   NEW DAM
October 11,1854---During a brief excursion made into the country, we were gratified to observe that the late rains had been of material service, in many places. The new dam at Davies Mill seems to be a very sold structure, and we judge that it supplies most admirably the purpose for which it is intended.
We observe that the bridge over West-Fork has of yet been re-built, but foot passengers are accommodated by two plank foot-ways kindly placed across the stream by some benevolent individual.

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

170   CLARKSVILLE
March 14,1855---W.R. Cox Esq. - Owing to the fact that there has been no nominations for Senator and reprehensive in this county, Mr. Cox our candidate for floater has had to sustain the entire fight for the past week. He has sustained himself nobly, through his own opponent and the Know Nothing candidate for Senate and the House were also with him. We hear his efforts well spoken of on every side, and we are assured that he is too much for his competitor in debate. Mr. N.H. Allen the old war horse of wiggery jumped into the ring at Palmyra and helped things along, and at Wood’s store on Saturday the gallant Yancey made the fur fly in every direction. After he had demolished the K.N. Candidate for the county, J.M Quarles Esq., a new convert, not satisfied with the condition of things, replied to Mr. Yancey, who very deliberately turned and made a case of him. We are told that the way in which Yancey lectured him for leaving his party and exposed his consistency was a terror to all evil doers.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

171   RAIL ROAD DIRECTORS ELECTED
May 29,1857---The following is a list of the Rail Road Directors elected on Saturday last for the next twelve months.
J. Elder
George Stacker
W.A. Forbes
J.G. McKoin
T. Cross
T.F. Pettus
R.M. House
William A. Quarles
L. Bradley
William Broaddus
W.B. Munford
Jonathon M. Dye
James C. Johnson
A. Robb
W.D. Merriwether

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

172   RESIGNED
November 27,1857---W.A. Forbes has resigned the position, as Secretary and Treasurer of the Rail Road Company at this place, and Mr. Charles G. Smith was duly elected to fill the vacancy. Mr. Smith is now ready to write receipts for stock and c. We are in hopes that the stockholders will pay up their stock, so as to enable the President to push forward the work of this great enterprise.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

173   TAX ASSESSORS
January 14,1859---The following is a list of the Tax Assessors for Montgomery County, for the present year:
District No. 1. J.S. Brown, Esq.
District No. 2. H.P. Carney, Esq.
District No. 3. W.B. Collins, Esq.
District No. 4. J.H. Wall, Esq.
District No. 5. A.M. Johnson, Esq.
District No. 6. R.H. Hatcher , Esq.
District No. 7. Jonathan M. Burgess, Esq.
District No. 8. J.B. Halyard, Esq.
District No. 9. A.K. Coleman, Esq.
District No. 10. John Hogan, Esq.
District No. 11. P.O. Travis, Esq.
District No. 12. John A. Bailey, Esq.
District No. 13.
District No. 14. John B. Taylor, Esq.
District No. 15. J.M. Gill, Esq.
District No. 16. W.R. Wyatt, Esq.
District No. 17. Thomas Mills, Esq.
District No. 18. J.P. Daly, Esq.
District No. 19. T.E. Blake, Esq.
District No. 20. S.A. Nesbitt, Esq.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

174   COMMISSIONERS
January 14,1859---The Commissioners for the Poor House are:
S.S. Norfleet
John A. Bailey
W.M. Shelton

From: Clarksville Chronicle

175   TOWN ELECTION
March 3,1846--The following town officers were elected by the people, on Saturday, in pursuance of an order from the Secretary of State, under the new Charter of the town of Clarksville:
W.R. Bringhurst, Mayor
T. McCulloch, Recorder
Robert McCordie, Town Constable
S.A. Sawyer, Alderman
George C. Boyd, Alderman
J. Brown, Alderman
Reuben White, Alderman
Jonathan R. Payne, Alderman
I. Eddings, Alderman

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

176   REVENUE COMMISSIONERS
January 14,1859---The Revenue Commissioners for this year are:
F.A. Harris
T.W. King

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

177   CITY ELECTION
January 7,1859---The following are the officers of the city elected on Saturday last.
Mayor
Col. George Smith
Aldermen
1st Ward, C.H. Smith
2nd Ward, M.H. Clark
3rd Ward, L.G. Williams
4th Ward, T.T. Farmer
5th Ward, Thomas M. Duff
6th Ward, F.S. Beaumont
7th Ward, W. Ware
8th Ward, J.G. McKoin
City Treasurer
W.P. Hume
For Recorder
Charles G. Smith
City Constable
E. Withers
Watchmen
J.M. Moore
I.N. Bartlett
A.D. Smith.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

178   CLARKSVILLE
July 1,1859---At the election for the Directors of the Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville Railroad Company, on the 28th, the following gentlemen were elected for the ensuing year:
William A. Quarles
G.A. Henry
A. Robb
H.S. Kimble
W.B. Munford
James C. Johnson
J.G. McKoin
George Stacker
T.W. Wisdom
W.A. Forbes
R.W. Humphreys
D.N. Kennedy
J.K. Smith
Dr. W.H. Drane
William Broaddus
The new board organized on Thursday and re-elected William A. Quarles President, and Charles G. Smith Secretary and Treasurer, George B. Fleece is the chief Engineer.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

179   GOOD ROADS MEETING
January 16,1909---About 50 representative citizens from the various sections of the county assembled in the office of Judge Tyler today to consider some recommendations in regards to changes in the road law. Many phases of the question were discussed and while there were some differences on minor points, those present practically agreed upon material issues. It was unanimously agreed that the commutation for failure to work the road should be increased, most of the districts believing the amount should be 70 to 75 cents per day. Most of the persons present though there should be an increase of ten cents on the hundred dollar property tax for road purposes and that there should be an overseer for each section of the various districts. Some expressed the idea of a county superintendent of roads to have general supervision of overseers and plan of work. Mr. C.N. Meriwether thought the present tax sufficient if properly applied by competent men. The consensus of opinion was that changes should be made and that the people were willing to pay a larger tax to get good roads.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

180   JUDGES APPOINTED
July 15,1859---The following is a list of Judges appointed by the County Court for the ensuing August election
District 1
J.M. Fuqua
L.J. Murphy
Joseph Linebaugh
District 2
H.P. Carney
J. Rolls
G. Mims
District 3
H. Mason
J. Manson
J. Killebrew
District 4
James Kendrick
Jonathan Gold
J.S. Smith
District 5
Zack Grant
C.N. Carney
N.L. Northington
District 6
G.H. Johnson
C.M. Cherry
A. Waters
District 7
J.W. Lackey
P.N. Helm
Jonathan M. Burgess
District 8
S.L. Garrett
H. Lee
Isaac Brunson
District 9
C. Fredrick
Levi Cooper
T. Collier
District 10
James Drake
John Hogan
Thomas Cage
District 11
P.O. Travis
M. Smith
Josiah Hoskins
District 12
Robert Tompkins
H.A. Fowlkes
William Ware
District 13
T. Bell
J.H. Williams
Green Smith
District 14
J.B. Taylor
J. Gupton
Jacob Hogan
District 15
P. Bagwell
J.M. Gill
W. Anderson
District 16
S.D. Ramey
S.C. Batson
N. Hagewood
District 17
Thomas Mills
J. Edmundson
D. Loranne
District 18
William Baggett
W. Martin
M.G. Gholson
District 19
H.T. Oliphant
R. Eldridge
Perry B. Williamson
District 20
J.M. Britt
J.O. Powers
John Broom

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

181   WATER WORKS MEETING
August 3,1860---At a meeting of a portion of the citizens of Clarksville, held at the Court House, on Friday night the 27, for the purpose of taking initiatory steps towards the construction of Water Works for the supply of the city, G.A. Harrell was called to the Chair, and Charles O. Faxon appointed Secretary.
On motion of T.W. King, a committee, consisting of G.A. Harrell, W.P. Hume, Charles G. Smith, and T.W. King, were appointed to open a correspondence with a view to the ascertainment of the probable cost of Water Works.
T.W. King then moved the appointment of a committee of five to examine sites, and report in regard to eligibility, cost, etc.. The following named gentlemen were appointed said committee: B. Stewart, J.N. Belote, West Jordan, J.B. Tapscott, and G.C. Breed.
The committee on correspondence were also instructed to make inquiries in regard to the cost of artesian wells. On motion, Charles O. Faxon was added to the committee on correspondence.
The city papers were requested to copy the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet again on Monday August 6,1860.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

182   COUNTY COURT
April 3,1933---A new member, Robert Broome from the 19th District, was introduced to the court. He was elected as magistrate in a special election. He succeeds Esquire G. W. Dinsmore who moved from the district to Dotsonville.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

183   OPPOSITION COUNTY CONVENTION
February 10,1860---Pursuant to a previous call, a meeting of the Opposition Party of Montgomery county, assembled at the Court House, in Clarksville on Monday the 6th, for the purpose of appointing delegates to the State Convention, which is to be held at Nashville, on February 22,1860.
On motion, J.O. Shackleford was called to the chair, and J.S. Neblett appointed Secretary.
On motion of M.D. Davie, the chairman appointed the following committee to report a list of suitable delegates to attend said Convention, viz; Thomas Ogburn, R.P. Bowling, Dr. Joshua Cobb, D.A. Rogers, and William Crouch, who after retiring a few minutes reported the following named gentlemen, which report was adopted:
District 1
John D. Tyler
Jordan Neblett
George Hampton
T.G. Parham
District 2
J.A. Roller
J.H. Harris
Needham B. Dudley
Robert Whitfield, Jr.
District 3
M.D. Davie
D.A. Rogers
Dr. Dabney
B.W. Cowherd
Dr. B.H. Thomas
District 4
James Kendrick
H. Cornell
Randle Smith
District 5
R.H. Izor
Dr. Darden
Felix Northington
W. Ware
District 6
Simon Herring
R.P. Bowling
Joseph Ligon
G.H. Warfield
District 7
T.F. Pettus
Elsey Trice
J.M. Burgess
J.T. Trice
District 8
Thomas Ogburn
G.P. Allen
S. Garrard
A.G. Brown
James Hulyard
District 9
T.H. Hinson
H.E. Haynes
William Tyson
District 10
James Drake
Joseph Ligon
District 11
William Crouch
T.S. Trigg
Josiah Hoskins
P.O. Travis
District 12
G.A. Henry
G.A. Harrell
J.T. Johnson
D.N. Kennedy
J.E. Bailey
J.F. House
Dr. Cobb
H.S. Kimble
R.W. Thomas
J.S. Neblett
Thomas M. Duff
Dr. McCauley
W.R. Bringhurst
E. Withers
R.C. Bell
District 13
James Williams
E.L. Williams
District 14
S. Wilson
Dr. C. McCauley
District 15
G.J. McCauley
P. Bagwell
Wiley Bagwell
District 16
G.T. Abernathy
William Batson
S.D. Ramey
William Wyatt
District 17
W.R. Thompson
Thomas Ramey
J.A. Mathis
William Edmondson
W. Eldridge
District 18
J.P. Daly
S.F. Allen
S. Keesee
District 19
Burrell Williamson
T.E. Blake
B. Corban
Dr. J.H. Marable
District 20
William L. Allen
J.S. Powers

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

184   HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
March 3,1909---The Highway Committee will meet on Saturday, March 13, to appoint overseers for each road section in the county. This will be an important work, as there are 204 sections in all and 204 overseers will have to be appointed.
The rate of commutation is now $3, and has to be made on or before July 1st. The road hands work five days, and the overseers must give five days free. The hands are not to be summoned separately, but the overseers put up notices in three different places in their sections, and the hands must take notice of these and work accordingly. Failure to work or commute is punished by a fine of $5.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

185   ELECTION NOTICE
February 14,1862---I will open and hold an election in the county of Montgomery, State of Tennessee, on the first Saturday in March, 1862, for the prupose of electing Sheriff, County Trustee, and Revenue Collector, for said county. The following persons are hereby deputised to hold said election in their respective districts:

District No. 1--Jordan Neblett
District No. 2--John R. Rolla
District No. 3--Richard Trice
District No. 4--Levy Chester
District No. 5--David Grant
District No. 6--J.B. Thomas
District No. 7--J.M. Burgess
District No. 8--John Lisenby
District No. 9--Conra Fredrick
District No. 10--E.L. Williams
District No. 11--Stephen Cocke
District No. 12--J.A. Bailey
District No. 13--Cheatham County
District No. 14--J.P. Blankenship
District No. 15--Pleasant Bagwell
District No. 16--W.B. Batson
District No. 17--G.S. Keesee
District No. 18--J.P. Daley
District No. 19--R.H. McFall
District No. 20--S.N. Nesbitt
And make returns to me the Monday following at Clarksville.
J.A. Bailey, Coroner

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

186   CLARKSVILLE
January 13,1860---The County Court, last Monday, levied a tax of 12 ½ per cent, for State and County; and 13 per cent, for Railroad purposes. This makes the entire State and County tax twenty-seven and a half cents on the hundred dollars. Mr. J.R. Martin was re-elected collector of Railroad taxes.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

187   CLARKSVILLE
July 13,1860---Since our last issue the office of County Court Clerk, made vacant by the death of Mr. William Rogers, has been filled by the appointment by Judge H.S. Kimble of Major William E. Newell of this city. There were some ten or a dozen applicants for the place. The appointment by the County Judge was, we believe, rather unexpected, since it was the general impression that the election of Mr. Roberts successor would be made by either the Court of Magistrates of by the people. Major Newell will, no doubt, make a good officer, and he is certainly a very worthy and deserving citizen. He is a thoroughgoing democrat, and his appointment by Judge Kimble, an Opposition man, over several Opposition applicants, is, to say the least of it, an instance of liberal feeling and action strongly in contrast with the usual course of democrats towards those who differ with them.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

188   WHIG MEETING
August 6,1844 THE GREAT UNION WHIG MASS MEETING
SEPT.12,1844
At a called meeting of the general Committee of Arrangements, Monday, August 5,1844, Samual McFall in the Chair, the following persons were appointed to solicit subscriptions of provisions and other necessary articles for the dinner---each and every member to act in concert with his fellow committeemen in th esame civil District.

District 1
R.P. Bowling
James R. Grant
A. Ramey
District 2
B.K. Williams
S. Warden
Benjamin Herring
District 3
Jonathan Long
A.G. Wheatley
A. Rogers
W.B. Collins
Lee Trice
N.L. Thomas
District 4
James Kendrick
J.R. Smith
Thomas Williams
Wesley Williams
Joseph Walker
District 5
Jonathan P. Williams
James Herring
William Crouch
Zack Grant
Josiah Hoskins
District 6
C. Crusman
B. Wilkins
R.M. House
J.O. Shackleford
Jonathan Neblett
H.L. Bailey
W.J. Castner
B.H. Logan
C.R. Cooper
Samuel G. Ward
T.J. Donoho
J.G. Hornberger
J.D. Everett
Thomas M. Duff
George H. Johnson
John A. Bailey
C. Williams
T.W. Frazier
Bryce Stewart
James E. Bailey
Samuel McFall
W.O. McReynolds
H.R. Jenkins
A.M. Anderson
Joshua Atkinson
John McKeage
W.S. Jones
W.B. Munford
James B. Reynolds
District 7
Thomas Ogburn
Joel Bayless
Bingham Trice
William L. Allen
Jonathan Ogburn
James Blair
Joseph Pollard
William M. Woodmore
E.M. Simpson
District 8
Joseph Bowen
E.B. Blair
T.F. Blakemore
John T. Duncan
R.B. Gordon
Josiah Ogburn
H. Neblett
Lewis B. Moore
District 9
Ed Williams
B.P. Persons
Jonathan A. Miles
George Wilson
John B. Taylor
District 10
Griffin Organ
G.J. McCauley
P. Bagwell
Jonathan Crouch
Robert McCormick
District 11
L.J. Perdue
James H. Williams
Darwin E. Barton
District 12
Samuel Smith
W.H. Marshall
James Mathis
William M. Stewart
William C. Batson
Daniel Waller
District 13
Thomas Ramey
William Edmonson
Jonathan T. Richardson
Sam Edmondson
P.T. Hinton
N. Vick
District 14
M.G. Gholson
J.B. Williamson
Henry Yarbrough
Thomas Lyle
William Moore
John Steele
District 15
John H. Marable
James Nolen
B. Corban
Orville Thornton
Committee of Invitation
Samuel G. Ward
R.J. Rivert
E.H. Foster
T.J. Donoho
R.S. Moore
W.L. Barret
Ed W. Munford
Committee of Reception
John McKeage
Bryce Stewart
B. Wilkins
W.B. Munford
James B. Reynolds
Joseph Johnson
W.S. Jones
Robert McMordic
Committee to Receive and Prepare Provisions, &c.
W.S. Garvin
Robert Poston
William Higgins
C.S. Maxey
Richard Poston
O. Weed
H.R. Jenkins
Reuben White
T.J. Donoho
W.P. Arnold
Chief Marshal
Col. C. Crusman

From: Clarksville Chronicle

189   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 operator, without a ladder, hook, or bucket. All those in favor of doing something to avert the consequences of fire uncontrolled, will please meet up stairs in the old court house, 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: Clarksville Chronicle

190   ELECTION RETURNS
March 17,1842
Sheriffs Election
McCauley--759
Hooper--537
Wheless--376
G.A. Davie Was elected county Trustee without opposition.

Justices of the Peace
District 1
James Reasons
M. Bourne
District 2
A.G. Wheatley
Mr. Williams
District 3
J. Sturdivant
William Collins
District 4
John Gould
Moses Oldham
District 5
R. Durrett
William Burton
Mr. Johnson
District 6
C. Bailey
N.F. Trice
P. Priestley
District 7
Jonathan Pollard
Lem Cherry
District 8
Jonathan Bowers
M. Tyler
District 9
James Williams
R.W. Morrison
District 10
John Roberts
R.W. Morrison
District 11
John C. Weakley
John Perdue
District 12
Thomas H. Batson
District 13
Thomas Ramey
District 14
Moses Steele
William Outlaw
District 15
William Shelton
H. McFall

Constables
District 1
R.P. Bowling
District 2
B.K. Williams
District 3
Gordon and Allen, tie
District 4
James Wall
District 5
David Grant
District 6
Thomas M. Duff
B.M. Clifton
District 7
Samuel Allen
District 8
Lindsey O. Breaden
District 9
Benjamin F. Pace
District 10
Willie H. Anderson
District 11
Littleton Pardue
District 12
William Dickson
District 13
Presley Hinton
District 14
Henry Yarbrough
District 15
Jonathan Newell

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

191   POLITICS
January 7,1907---In the House Democratic Caucus, Honorable John T. Cunningham Jr. of Montgomery County was nominated on the 3rd Ballot.
Ever since it was announced that Honorable Austin Peay would have charge of Mr. Cunningham’s campaign, the election of the latter was practically assured, as Mr. Peay is recognized as a shrewd and able campaign manager.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

192   CLARKSVILLE GAS & WATER
April 19,1861---The annual election of Directors of the Clarksville Gas Light Company occurred on the 8th of this month, and resulted in the choice of the following gentlemen:
T.J. Pritchett
D.N. Kennedy
T. McCulloch
S.F. Beaumont
Charles O. Faxon
E. Spurrier
W.S. Moore.
Mr. Pritchett was re-elected President, W.T. Dortch, Secretary and Treasurer, and John Henderson, Superintendent.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

191   CITY AND COUNTY OFFICERS
July 14,1865-- COUNTY OFFICERS
John W. Wisdom………………Circuit Judge
J.W. Shackelford………..….…Chancellor
L.M. Bentley……………………County Court Judge
G.C. Breed…………………..…Circuit Court Clerk
W.E. Newell……………………County Court Clerk
W.T. Shackelford………………Chancery Clerk
B.M. Clifton……………………Register
H.M. Acree…………….………Trustee
J.M. Trotter……………………Revenue Collector
Berry Lyle…………………..…Sheriff
O.M. Blackman………………Deputy Sheriff

CITY OFFICERS
Joshua Cobb…………………Mayor
D.W. Nye…………………..…Recorder
A.F. Smith……………..……Marshal
L.G. Williams………….……Assessor

D.W. Nye……………………Internal Revenue Assessor
C.H. Jones……….…………Internal Revenue Collector

G.C. Breed………………Magistrate
Charles Faxon………Magistrate
D.W. Nye………………Magistrate
J.C. Reid………………Constable
J.M Duff………………Constable

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

194   NEW POSTMASTER
September 13,1861--Mr. S.H. Lamb has been appointed, by President Davis, Postmaster of this city, and his appointment confirmed by the Confederate Congress. There were three applicants for the office, but two of them had, of course, to be disappointed in their hope of obtaining it.
Mr. Lamb has not been very long a citizen of Clarksville, but sufficiently long to know the extent of the Post-office business here, and what is necessary for the public convenience in regard thereto; and we are glad to know that he fully appreciates both, and intends to try to meet them, in all respects. The post-office, under him, will be kept in a building, prepared specially for it, and will be unconnected with any other business, whatever. This, of itself, will be a great improvement, and add much to the public convenience, but besides this, we feel authorized to state that every other reasonable means of accommodation will be adopted.
We believe Mr. Lamb will make a very acceptable Postmaster; as he is a gentleman of long experience in business, and knows what a post-office, in a town like this, ought to be. He will enter upon the duties of his new position, in a few days, we suppose.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

195   PORT ROYAL
November 17,1865--We are glad to learn that a Post office has been established at Port Royal, in this county. James J. Izor has been appointed Post-master and N.L. Turner, Deputy. The citizens will defray the expense of carrying the mail until the Government lets out the contract.

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