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201    ANNA BRANDLEY


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

Mrs. Anna Brandley, age 81 years, 2 months, 5 days, died October 4,1893 in Evansville, Indiana, at the home of her son-in-law, Nathan Knotts. She was the grandmother of Mrs. Lou Wagner of Clarksville. She leaves children: Mrs. Kate Runsenberger, Mrs. A. Kromer, Mrs. Dollie Wallace, Mrs. C.E. Pollard, Mrs. Nathan Knotts and Otto Brandley.



202    LUCY BLACK


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

Mrs. Lucy Black, age 67, died March 25, 1893 at McAllister's Crossroads. Burial was at the Batson Burying Ground.



203    ANNA JONES RAWLINGS BULLOCK


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

May 16, 1893---Mrs. Anna Jones Rawlings Bullock died . She born and raised in Virginia, October 1811. She came to Montgomery County with one child, Lucy A. Mrs. Bullock was the widow of Col. J.W. Bullock, who died in Washington, D.C. Burial was in Bullock Cemetery in District 9.



204    DORATHEA A. BYRNE


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

October 27,1893---Dorathea A. Byrne, age 40, died of consumption, near Turnersville. She was the sister of Mrs. James M. McDonnell of Clarksville.



205    FLORA BYRNE


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

April 14,1893---Mrs. Flora Byrnes, age 84, died of heart failure at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Payne on College Street. She belonged to the Episcopal Church. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.



206    Mrs. E.J. CAPSHEW


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

February 22,1893---Mrs. E.J. Capshew died at St. Margaret's Hospital. She was a resident of Clarksville.



207    MRS. J.D. CLARDY


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

August 17,1893---Mrs. J.D. Clardy, age 33, died in District 4. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. White and was a native of Elkton, Kentucky. She leaves a three-day-old baby.



208    WILLIE COLLIER


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

December 19,1893---Mrs. Cutler (Willie) Collier, age 22, died near Oakland Church. She was the daughter of Alex Childs and sister-in-law of Sheriff James Collier.



209    MOLLIE COTHAM


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

December 29,1893---Mrs. Mollie Cotham, age 79, died at her home in Perry County as a result of a fall. She was the mother of S.B. Nichols of Clarksville.



210    HARRIETT M. TALLEY CUNNINGHAM


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

October 11,1893--Mrs. Harriet Cunningham Peacefully Passes Away. Mrs. Harriet M. Cunningham, after a long illness, died at her residence on Franklin street last evening about 3 o’clock. The deceased was about 62 years of age and her life had been one of usefulness. She was born May 20, 1831, her maiden name being Talley. December 18, 1849, she was married to Dr. E. W. Cunningham, of Dickson county. Her husband died twenty years after the marriage, leaving his wife with the care of a large family of children, and an estate to manage. She proved herself equal to the task and was successful in rearing her eight boys and one girl to be good citizens, respected and honored by all who know them. Some of her sons came to Clarksville and embarked in business, and she followed them here a few years ago. During her residence here she has impressed all who met her with her excellent qualities. She was a Christian woman, being a consistent member of the Methodist church. Through her illness she bore up with Christian fortitude, and her death was one of peace. The stricken family will have the deep sympathy of the public in their bereavement. The funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, at the Methodist church, her pastor, Reverend P. A. Sowell officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the family plat at Greenwood.



211    EMMA CURRENT


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

May 18,1893---Mrs. W.C. (Emma) Current, died near Dotsonville. She was born April 13,1844. She leaves a husband, W.C. Current (born January 14,1832). Burial was in Liberty Church Cemetery.



212    JERRY BRADSHAW (infant daughter of)


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

The infant daughter of Jerry Bradshaw died February 6,1893 of burns, in New Providence.



213    MARY JANE BITER


From: Cabins to Castles

Mary Jane Biter died on January 5,1955. She was born April 12,1875. She and her husband, W.O. Biter, are buried in the Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.



214    ELLEN J. BAGGETT BITER


From: Cabins to Castles

Ellen J. Baggett Biter died on April 28,1954. She was born January 6,1877. She and her husband James Marshall Biter are buried in the Baggett Chapel Cemetery.



215    SARAH JANE WALTHA


From: The Maury Democrat

April 21,1892---Mrs. Sarah Jane Waltha, only living sister of Dr. T.A. Thomas, died at age 76. She was born in Virginia and lived in Montgomery County since 1838. Mrs. Waltha was a Methodist.
Her husband and one daughter survive.



216    MARY WALTON


From: The National Banner & Nashville Whig

March 6,1835---Mrs. Mary Walton, consort of Edward S., died in Montgomery County.



217    EMILY WATERS


From: Nashville Banner

April 29,1913---Mrs. Emily Waters died Sunday of a long and painful illness. She came from Virginia several years ago.



218    DR. FERGUSON (infant dau. of)


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

February 13,1893---The infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ferguson of Glenellen died yesterday of scarlet fever. She was two years old. Burial will be in the Barker Burying Ground.



219    NORA DRISCOLL


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

December 14,1899---Mrs. Nora Driscoll, over 70, was run over by two freight cars last night and was horribly mangled and almost instantly killed. She was partially blind and deaf. Her husband, Pat, has been dead for four years. She was quite well-to-do. She had a daughter, Julia and a son, Tim.

See article #287 in Remembrances of Our Past for complete story.




220    MARY BIRD


From: Clarksville Daily Leaf Chronicle

December 9,1899---Mrs. Mary Bird, aged 21 years, died on the 5th inst. of consumption, after a long illness. She was the wife of John Bird, and leaves the husband and one child.



221    MARTHA MCNELLY


From: The River Counties

Mrs. Martha McNeely died January 31,1859 of dropsy.



222    SARAH E. MCREYNOLDS


From: The River Counties

Miss Sarah E. McReynolds died December 31,1859 of consumption.



223    JULIA ANN MITCHELL


From: National Banner & Nashville Whig

July 8,1835---Miss Julia Ann, daughter of Mrs. Mitchell, died in Clarksville of cholera.



224    HARRIET MCDANIEL


From: National Banner & Nashville Whig

November 29,1830---Harriet McDaniel, wife of Dr. George McDaniel, died in Clarksville.



225    SALLIE FOARD


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

November 27,1893---Mrs. Sallie Foard died today at the home of her son, J.M. Foard, near the Nashville Pike.
Mrs. Foard was a native of North Carolina. She came to Tennessee 77 years ago. She leaves a large family.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.



226    OLIVE NOLEN


From: National Banner

May 2,1829---Mrs. Olive Nolen, wife of James Nolen, died in Montgomery County.



227    SARAH DAVIDSON


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

May 26,1893---Mrs. Sarah Davidson died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Davidson, at age 79+.
She was born in Dickson County December of 1813, but lived in Clarksville for the last 50 years.
She was a Methodist and the mother of 14 children, four of which survive: B.F., Lottie, Mrs. Lizzie Davidson and Mrs. Crotzer. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.



228    AMANDA LEE JOHNSON


From: Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle

November 13,1930---Services are to be conducted at the grave in Needmore Cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday by the Reverend J.R. Hunt and the Reverend Reuben Northington for Amanda Lee Johnson, colored, who died at her home, 405 Ford Street in this city, Wednesday night after an illness of four months due to complications.
Pallbearers will be selected from Chapter 156, Order of the Eastern Star, of which the deceased was a member.
The deceased was 54 years of age and was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. Her parents were the late Randle and Rachel Wisdom. She leaves two sons, Gillis and Lee Davis Johnson; a daughter, Rubye Brown; and two brothers, Jodie Johnson of Gary, Indiana and Flem Wisdom of Hadensville, Kentucky.



229    MILLIE YARBROUGH


From: Yarbrough Family Bible

Millie Yarbrough, wife of J.W. died 1920



230    MOLLIE JACKSON MEEK


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

October 8,1927---Death at 12:45 today removed one of Clarksville’s most remarkable mothers, Mrs. Mollie Jackson Meek, wife of James F. Meek. Although the only two children of her own flesh and blood died in infancy, between 10 to 15 children have known her motherly care to maturity, some of them were related to her and some were not.
Mrs. Meek was a member from early childhood of the Macedonia Presbyterian Church in District 13 in which she was for a number of years a teacher of a Sunday School class. she was a native of this county, a daughter of the late Robert and Polly Jackson, and spent her entire life in District 13 and Clarksville.
Six of Mrs. Meek’s nieces, some of whom she reared, will serve as pallbearers’ Sunday afternoon. They are; Mrs. Ed Joslin, Mrs. Walker Ward, Mrs. Albert Givens, Mrs. George Arms, Miss Annie Meek, and Miss Mabel Ward.
Services will be conducted at the Macedonia Church at 2:00 Sunday afternoon by Dr. J.H. Lacy of the 1st Presbyterian Church in this city. Interment will be in Macedonia.



231    DELIA POWERS


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

January 3,1885---A shocking accident occurred in this district on the 23rd. Mrs. Delia Powers, wife of Mr. J.E. Powers, was cooking lard in the yard, when her dress caught fire. She started to run, and was so badly burned before she could be caught that she died in a few hours. She leaves a husband and six small children, who have the sympathy and condolences of the community.
Dale.



232    ADELINE SWIFT


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

January 17,1885---Mrs. Adeline Swift, wife of Dr. George H. Swift, died at her residence in the county January 6, of paralysis. She was the daughter of Major Thomas Ogburn, and married Mr. Bradley Martin, by whom she had two children, and after his death she married Dr. Swift, by whom she had several children. She was stricken with paralysis some three years ago and never recovered. She was a good Christian woman, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her.



233    ELIZABETH J. THOMPSON NEBLETT


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

February 13,1886---At her home on Indian Creek near McAllister's Crossroads, Mrs. Neblett, wife of Jonathan E. Neblett, who died July 1884, departed this life on the 4th inst. Mrs. Neblett was sick only a few days. She was interred at Antioch Church cemetery.
She was a consistent member of society, a kind mother and loved and esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves six children and a host of friends to lament her loss, but their loss is her eternal gain. She was true to her children, kind to her neighbors and never said a harmful word to any one, and what she heard was never repeated by her.
She was an exception and her children will feel sad when they go to her room and find her chair empty, but may they feel that it was the power of God that caused the vacant chair and we would say affectionately, think not of dear mother in the dark mansions of the tomb, but think of her only in the Paradise of God, crowned with palms of victory and singing the songs of Glory, for death could do no more than to remove so excellent a mother and Christian from her children, she so much adored to the bosom of God, who alone has power to reward the immortal spirit from the world of sorrow and trouble and direct it through the pearly gates of Heaven and to a realm of Paradise with angels.
So, dear children, let these words sink deep in your hearts, that she cannot come to you any more, but by the grace of God you can go to her. She is not praised only just at the time of her death, but has been highly honored through the whole number of her days. May the angels of God encircle the entire family to comfort them in their great loss.
R.A. Harvey, February 8,1886

Note of Robert Davidson

Elizabeth J. Thompson (1834/35, daughter of John and Susan Thompson) married John E. Neblett (December 10,1810-September 8,1884) in the year 1853. John's first wife was named Eliza (1812-185_). Both wives were born on Virginia. I am guessing they may have been related. John professed religion in early life at Antioch and joined the Methodist Church, in which he lived and died a Christian. John was a worthy member of the Masonic Fraternity at McAllister's Lodge No. 402. John and Elizabeth's six children were: Robert Lemuel (1858), Benjamin E. (1860), Thomas R. (1862), Edward J. (1865), Suetta (1868), and Lizzie (1870) She was also the stepmother of: William (1837), Joseph (1839), Margaret (1840), Sarah A. (1842), Emmet (1846) and Lucy (1848).



234    ELIZABETH COLLINS


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

March 13,1886---Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, mother of Mr. Ont Collins of Collinsville in this county, died Thursday, aged 84. She had spent the greater portion of her long life in this county and was the widow of the late Anthony Collins.



235    NAN MARTIN


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

October 30,1928---"Aunt Nan" Martin died, age 78. She had lived to see 16 of her children precede her to the grave and only one son and three daughters survive of her family of 21.
She was married at age 13 to John Martin. She was born in District 13 on January 10,1850.



236    NATHAN ROWLAND (children of)


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

August 21,1880--It is with sincere feelings of sadness that we have to record the death of three little children of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Rowland of diphtheria, which occurred as follows: Nathan, aged 5, died July 30th; Carrie, aged 15 months, died August 5th; and Annie, aged 10 years, died August 7th. Three other of the children of the same family, who had the same disease, recovered. We deeply sympathize with the afflicted family in their sad bereavement, and especially with Col. W.H. Fessey, the grandfather. Little Annie was a great pet of his and he feels her loss deeply.



237    ELIZA A. LYLE


From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

Entered into rest--April 29th, at 9 a.m., Mrs. Eliza A. Lyle, wife of Mr. Berry Lyle. Services at M.E. Church, Saturday 30th 3 p.m. Reverend Jonathan W. Hanner, Jr. Interment at family burial ground, New Providence.



238    LENA MOORE ANDERSON


From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

In New Providence, Tuesday evening at 8:15, Lena Moore, daughter of W.B. and L.B. Anderson, aged 4 months and 7 days. The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend the funeral from their residence this afternoon at 4:00. Services by the Reverend J.D. Barbee. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Wednesday, July 26,1882.



239    DAVID A. EVANS FAMILY BIBLE


From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

Martha Caroline Kendrick departed this life on Monday evening the 27 of June AD 1859, aged twenty-ssix years, seven months and twenty nine days

Elizabeth Evans departed this life on Monday evening the 18th of June, AD 1866, aged sixty-one years and ten months and 24 days

S.E. Evans died December 19th 1891 aged 45 years old



240    SUE A. SMITH


From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

Died September 1892. Buried City Cemetery Clarksville, Tennessee.



241    ELIZABETH CORDER FAMILY BIBLE


From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

Elizabeth A. Moss Jarrell Corder Family Bible

Sarah A. Moss departed this life December 22,1860

Louisa S. Duke departed this life December 21,1858

Elizabeth A. Corder departed this life July 25,1910 at 10:10 A.M.

Martha Lena Corder died February 11,1890

Mrs. Bettie Corder July 25,1910



242    MARY WILLIAMS KILLEBREW


From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

December 14,1872---Mrs. Mary Killebrew, in this County, on the 3rd, aged 80 years.
Mrs. Killebrew is the widow of Dr. Edwin S. Killebrew (1751-1842) of Dickson County, Tennessee and the daughter of Daniel Williams.
Daniel Williams served in the Revolutionary War as Captian of 7th Company - 6th N.C. Regt.
Mary Williams Killebrew is buried by her husband in Killebrew cemetery in District 3 just south of Ft. Campbell.



243    JULIA BAGWELL


From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

October 17,1843--Julia Bagwell died on Sunday the 24th at the residence of her brother, Major Pleasant Bagwell, in the 42nd year of her age. Miss Julia died after a long and painful illness which she’s borne with patience and resignation.
She had been a subject of affliction ever since she was a small girl, and for the last four or five years she had not been able to walk without help. She joined an aged father and mother and 3 brothers who had gone before.



244    CATHERINE L. POSTON


From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

September 6,1843---Miss Catherine L. Poston, on Saturday morning, the 3rd of consumption in her 18th year. Miss Catherine L. Poston is the daughter of John H. Poston Esquire, of this place.



245    ANNIE MIXON


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

December 29,1943--Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Mixon, 46-year-old housewife of District 18, were conducted this morning at 10:00 by the Reverend Lloyd Ashby with burial in the Baggett Cemetery near Hackberry. Mrs. Mixon had been ill for several months.
She was born in District 18 of Montgomery County May 20,1897, and had lived in this county most of her life. At the time of her death she was making her home with her mother, Mary Allen Mixon.
She is survived by her mother, a son, Johnie Mixon of Camp Gordon, Georgia and two daughters, Ollie May and Margaret Mixon, who lived at her house. She also leaves two brothers, Lewis and John Alvin Mixon.
Mrs. Mixon was a member of the Locust Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.



246    CATHERINE BERNARD


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

November 17,1883--Died November 12,1883, of pneumonia at the home of Charles S. Allen in Louisville, Kentucky. Mrs. Bernard was a former citizen of Clarksville, Tennessee. She leaves one child, Henry Bernard. Burial in Louisville, Kentucky. Wife of Dr. W.V. Bernard.



247    ADA DAVIS


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

January 3,1893--Miss Ada Davis, who was so horribly burned at her father’s home in south Clarksville yesterday morning, died last evening at 5:00 of her injuries.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence this afternoon at 2:00. Burial in Riverview Cemetery.



248    ISABELLA BYRNE


From: Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

May 4,1883--Isabella Byrne, age 46 years, died April 28,1883 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the wife of William Byrne of Clarksville. She was married first to the late Mr. Driscall. Mrs. Byrne operated a dressmaking establishment.
She leaves one child, James Driscall. She was a Catholic. Burial in Riverview Cemetery.



249    ZILPRIAH CAROLAND


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

December 8,1883--Zilpriah Caroland, age 3 years, died December 4,1883 of dropsy. She was the daughter of James R. and Melissa Caroland. The burial will be at the residence of Mrs. E.R. Caroland near Woodlawn, Tennessee.



250    NANNIE CLARDY


From: Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

November 27,1883--Mrs. Nannie Clardy, age 33 years, died November 23,1883, of consumption, at the home of A.H. Lusk in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Clardy was a former resident of Montgomery County, Tennessee.



251    MRS. GRAVES


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

December 14,1908--Mrs. Graves of Kansas City, Missouri, died Saturday evening at the home of W.H. Killebrew near St. Bethlehem, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Graves was a distant relative of Mrs. Killebrew and came here about six weeks ago to spend the winter. She was 70 years old and a member of the Presbyterian Church. The burial took place Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. Alexander.



252    NANNIE HAYNES DOWLEN


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

May 2,1921--Mrs. Nannie Haynes Dowlen, 62 years of age, wife of Honorable C. Dowlen, former state senator, died Saturday evening at 8:00 at the family home at Port Royal from the effects of hydrophobia, which resulted from the bite of a pet cat suffering from rabies in August of last year.
Mrs. Dowlen was given Pasteur treatment in Nashville immediately after the accident and was thought to be immune from the poison until last week when the first symptoms of rabies were noted. Both the family physician and a consulting physician from Clarksville diagnosed the case as hydrophobia and Mrs. Dowlen continued to grow worse, suffering untold agony.
Mrs. Dowlen had lucid intervals during which she assured her family she would die and made request as to the disposition of her personal effects.
Mrs. Dowlen was a member of the Little Hope Baptist Church and was a forceful character and greatly beloved. Her tragic death coats a gloom over the entire neighborhood.
Surviving are her husband, a brother, Eaton Haynes, and a sister, Mrs. W.H. Harrison.
The funeral and interment occurred Sunday afternoon at the Haynes burying ground near Palmyra with services by her pastor, the Reverend P.L. Kelley.
Mrs. Dowlen was in her garden when she was attacked by the cat which had previously been bitten by a rabid dog. Other cats on the farm which were bitten by the dog had been killed, but the one which bit Mrs. Dowlen had been spared because it showed no immediate signs of rabies.
After she had been bitten, Mrs. Dowlen succeeded in grasping the cat by the neck and holding it until Mr. Dowlen and a farm hand came to her rescue and killed it.
The animal's head was sent to Nashville for examination, which disclosed rabies. It was then that Mrs. Dowlen, although possessing apparently no symptoms of the disease, went to Nashville and took Pasteur treatment.
The first symptom of infection experienced by Mrs. Dowlen was an itching of the ankle at the point bitten by the cat, and later excruciating pains of the lower limbs which spread to other parts of the body resulting in untold agony, until death relieved the sufferer.



253    CLARA MAE OSBORN


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

January 4,1944--Two negro children, Clara Mae Osborn, five, and Willie Lee Osborn, three, perished in a fire that destroyed their home on the farm of Mr. & Mrs. C.W. Bell.

See article #308 in Remembrances of Our Past for complete story.




254    ELIZA CAUDLE BEAMUN


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

July 5,1955--Mrs. Eliza Caudle Beamun, 92, died at 7:00 a.m., Monday, July 4, at her home on Rt. 3, after an illness of one week.
She was born in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Henry and Peggy Caudle.
Survivors include two sons, Henry and Louis Beamun of Detroit, five daughters, Mrs. Goldie Smith of Lansing, Michigan, Mrs. Lillie M. Gold and Mrs. Mattie Givins, and Mrs. Florence Gold of St. Bethlehem, and Mrs. Lelia Fletcher of Evergreen Community.
She was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church, Foston Funeral Directors in charge.

July 6,1955--Mrs. Eliza Caudle Beamun dies, Rites Friday.
Funeral services will be held Friday July 8,1955 11:00 a.m. from the First Baptist, Reverend William Beaumont and Reverend Jasper Northington officiating. Burial in Evergreen-Crowder Cemetery of the Evergreen Community, Foston Funeral Directory in charge.



255    MABEL ALLEN TALLEY


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

July 6,1955--Mrs. Mabel Allen Talley died Tuesday July 5,1955, 7:40 a.m. at her home 606 Rupert Street.
Funeral services will be held Thursday July 7,1955 St. Peter’s A.M.C. Church 1:00 p.m., Reverend Miller Peace officiating. Burial wiil be in Evergreen Cemetery. Foston Funeral Directors in Charge.

July 5,1955--Mrs. Mabel Allen Talley, 57, died Tuesday July 5,1955 at 7:40 a.m. at her home, 606 Rupert Street, after an illness of a few days.
She was born in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Edward and Heneretta Newell Allen. Mrs. Talley was the wife of Charlie Talley, who succeeded her in death on December 15,1951.
Funeral services will be announced later.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Moore of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Meolus Rogers of Clarksville, three nephews and five nieces.
She was a member of the St. Peter’s A.M.E. Church. Foston Funeral Directors in Charge.



256    JENNIE B’NESSE


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

April 4,1921--Worried, it is said, over rumors that her daughter was to be implicated in recent housebreaking, Jennie B’Neese, a colored woman, ended her life early this morning by jumping into the cistern at her home on 9th Street.
The body was discovered in the cistern a few minutes later by a member of the family who found a bucket of water at the surface, which the woman had drawn just before plunging into the cistern.
It seems that a daughter of the woman was a servant in one of the homes which was recently ransacked, and on one occasion turned in an alarm which probably later led to the arrest of the colored boys who were sent to the reform school. It is said that the woman had been told by colored neighbors that the boys would be released and her daughter would be punished for the robbery. Believing this story, it is said that the woman had been despondent for some time.
The B’Neese woman’s husband died several years ago and she had made her living by taking in washing, and enjoyed a good reputation among the white people for faithful work and honesty. She is survived by two children, a son and a daughter.



257    MARGARET T. GOOCH


From: Clarksville Gazette

February 27,1864---Died in this city, on the 25th, Miss Margaret T. Gooch, daughter of Mrs. Parthenia Gooch.



258    MARGARET E. WILLIAMSON


From: Clarksville Chronicle

February 13,1840---Died in this town, on February 6, Mrs. Margaret E., daughter of Thomas Williamson Esquire, and consort of Mr. A.H. Cromwell, aged 24 years, 6 months.



259    ELLEN M. BARKER


From: Semi-Weekly Democrat

December 3,1888--On Saturday afternoon between 3:00 and 4:00, death relieved the sufferings of Mrs. Ellen M. Barker, an aged lady well known and highly connected in this city. She died at the residence of Judge Scales on Madison Street, the cause of her death being a paralytic stroke received some weeks since. The funeral was preached at the Christian Church this morning at 11:00, and the interment made in Greenwood Cemetery immediately afterwards. Mrs. Barker was a pious, good woman, and her funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends.



260    RACHEL McCURTY


From: The Progress Democrat

February 25,1891--Rachel McCurty, a well known colored woman of this city, died yesterday and will be buried with lodge honors this afternoon.



261    ELIZA WHITLOCK (daughter of)


From: The Progress Democrat

June 10,1891--The seven-year-old daughter of Eliza Whitlock, colored, of New Providence, fell in a sinkhole filled with water yesterday and was drowned.



262    FLORENCE LILLIAN BATES


From: The Progress Democrat

August 12,1891--Florence Lillian, little daughter of Florence and Molly Bates, aged two years, died at 8:30 p.m. yesterday. Funeral at the residence near Greenwood Avenue at 3:00 this afternoon. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, services by Reverend J.W. Sullivan.



263    JUDITH ELLIOTT


From: The Progress Democrat

August 12,1891--Mrs. Judith Elliott, wife of George H. Elliott, of District 5, died at 8:30 p.m. yesterday, aged about 67 years. Mrs. Elliott has for years been a great sufferer with cancer of the face which finally caused death. Deceased was a sister of R.H. Pickering of this city and mother of Dr. Elliott, a prominent physician of District 5. She leaves several grown children to mourn the loss of a Christian mother. Funeral at the late residence of deceased at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, interment at the home burial ground.



264    HARRIETT JUCKETT


From: The Progress Democrat

August 17,1892--Mrs. Harriett Juckett, aged 52 years, died of consumption last night at her home in District 21, and will be buried near Dotsonville this afternoon. Her husband survives her.



265    REBECCA DUDLEY


From: Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 8,1881--Mrs. Rebecca Dudley, widow of the late William A. Dudley, one of the most highly respected ladies in the county, died Friday, July 2, 1881, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Drew Taylor, in the eightieth year of her age. Mrs. Dudley was an earnest, faithful Christian lady, perhaps for more than sixty years a member of Drake's Pond Church, near Guthrie, a denomination known as the old Hard Side Baptists. She was truly a good woman, entitled to the appellation of "Mother in Israel."



266    LUCY ELIZABETH DUDLEY


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

September 21,1878--Dudley-Near St. Bethlehem on the 17th inst. of heart disease, Mrs. Elizabeth Dudley, wife of Henry M. Dudley, in the 45th year of her age.
She was a consistent member of the Baptist Church for twenty-five years, and was much beloved by all who knew her. Interment at Dudley Cemetery.



267    MRS. E.D. PROCTOR


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

July 18,1874--Mrs. E.D. Proctor died on the 12th of consumption. She left a mother and brother to mourn her loss. On her death bed, she commenced twitching her fingers and being asked what she was doing, she replied, "Don't you see the two angels on the bed? I am writing their names on their backs so I will know them again."



268    ARMOLA SANDERS


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

March 3,1891---Armola, aged 22 months, little daughter of A.M. Sanders, one of the contractors on the Clarksville Mineral, died this morning near Vernon Station of measles. The little one will be laid to rest in the Channell burying ground.



269    MRS. BEN ORGAIN


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

March 22,1910--Monday at 11:00 a.m., the spirit of Mrs. Ben Orgain took its flight and a home was left without wife and mother. Mrs. Orgain had been in feeble health for several months, but bravely fought the disease that finally overtook her.
She is survived by a husband, three sons and a daughter. The oldest son being a popular employee of the firm of W.A. Chambers & Co. She was buried today at Antioch with services by the pastor, Reverend Mr. Walkup. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Church and had been since her childhood, an attendant at Old Antioch Church. Mrs. Orgain was the daughter of Mr. Buck Ussery and has two surviving brothers.
She was a woman who was held in high esteem by all. She was affable, possessing many admirable traits of charm that made her a great favorite with her neighbors. Many friends will miss her and deeply mourn her death.



270    MRS. EVANS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 10,1890--Mrs. Evans died in District 1 Saturday of old age.



271    ARMISTEAD FAMILY BIBLE


From: The American Bible Society


Elizabeth R. Armistead died June 29,1854
Ruth Armistead died January 22,1884
Eliza Margaret Armistead died April 7,1931
Charlie Ann Riggins, wife of Josiah died January 12,1932



272    LILLIAN FRANCES PARDUE


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 28,1890--The Leaf regrets to note the death of Lillian Pardue, the little 18 month old daughter of William J. Pardue, which took place yesterday morning, from brain fever, at his home three miles east of the city. The burial will be at 2:00 p.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery. The afflicted parents will have the tender sympathy of their friends in their bereavement.



273    MRS. WHITE


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 28,1890--Mrs. White, one of the oldest citizens of this county, died at her home in District 1 several days ago, having reached an advanced age of 90 years. She lived very near Pondy Woods Baptist Church, and when that noted sanctuary was at its zenith her home was the home of many ministers who visited the neighborhood and preached from the old pulpit.



274    ELIZABETH STEWART RUSSELL


From: Russell family Bible

Elizabeth Stewart Russell died May 12,1828. She was buried in Wilson Cemetery, west of Cambria, Illinois. Elizabeth and her husband, Phillip, once lived in Montgomery County, Tennessee.



275    BETTIE CARROLL


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 10,1890--Miss Bettie Carroll died at the residence of Sam Felts in District 16 Wednesday.



276    MRS. CHARLES HALLIBURTON


From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

May 8, 1891---Mrs. Charles Halliburton died at her home on the south side at 4 o'clock last evening, aged 24 years. She was the daughter of William Channel and an excellent lady. The funeral was preached at 3 o'clock this evening at the residence by Reverend G.S. Byrom.
Interment at the Channel burying ground.



277    MARGARET ELLEN SAVAGE


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 3,1890--Yesterday morning, January 2,1890, at 9:45, Margaret Ellen, daughter of Mike Savage and wife, was called to a home among the angels, after a brief life of five weeks.
Services this morning at 11:00 at E.V. Harrison’s, Commerce & 7th Streets, by Dr. J.W. Lupton. Interment at Greenwood, to which the acquaintances of the family are invited.



278    PINK CROTZER


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

December 13,1889--Miss Pink Crotzer, of the McAdoo neighborhood, died last Thursday, of pneumonia. Her remains were buried at Bethel burying ground. She was a sister of Lee Crotzer, who died in South Clarksville ten days ago.



279    ADA BAGGETT


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

December 3,1889--Ada Baggett, aged 12 years, a daughter of James Baggett, of District 18, died last Thursday night, after a long affliction.



280    ORA COLEMAN THOMASON


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

December 3,1889--Mrs. Ora Thomason, wife of E.T. Thomason, died at her home, near Bald Hornet, this county, Saturday evening, November 30, aged 22 years. The deceased was a daughter of the late George Coleman, and her sudden death was a painful shock to a wide circle of friends, who esteemed her for her many lovable traits of character.



281    MARGARET N. BELL


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

September 20,1889--Mrs. Margaret N. Bell, wife of M.D. Bell, died at the family residence on Paradise Hill road 2 ½ miles from the city last Wednesday night at 10:00. She had been in bad health for a long time. She was 60 years of age. The interment will take place in the city cemetery at 10:00.



282    ELIZA J. DRANE


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 30,1889--Mrs. Eliza J. Drane, widow of the late Dr. W.H. Drane, died at her home in this city last Saturday at 5:00, after a long illness, at the ripe age of 81 years. Mrs. Drane had been an invalid for several years, and for two months her health has been precarious, hence her death was not unlooked for. Yesterday afternoon at 4:00, after services at Trinity Church by Dr. Pettis, her remains were laid to rest in Greenwood.
Mrs. Drane was a woman of fine character. Born here of pioneer stock in the early part of the century, she lived through the formative period of the county, and with her husband helped shape its destiny. She passes from the stage of action at a ripe age, a connecting link between the present and the past, the idolized mother, respected and venerated by the community a mother in Israel, prepared for the great transition.



283    SALLIE WALLER


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

September 20,1889--Mrs. Sallie Waller, widow of the late Daniel Waller, died at the residence of her son, Ben Waller, in District 16 on the 17th, aged 80 years. She was an estimable Christian lady.



284    GENEVA AVERITT


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

October 8,1889--Mrs. Geneva Averitt, wife of W.R. Averitt, died in south Clarksville last Thursday, aged 26 years. After services by Reverend W.R. Peebles, the burial took place near Seven-Mile Ferry.



285    ELEANOR GALBRETH


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

September 20,1889--Eleanor Galbreath--This estimable lady died yesterday morning at the residence of Mrs. Cobb, from a paralytic stroke sustained about two weeks ago. She was the daughter of the late John F. McKeage, who was for a long term of years one of the most prominent tobacconists in this city - a man of sterling worth and held in high esteem by all who knew him. She was married some time in the 30’s to Robert Galbreath, a merchant of this city, who removed to New Orleans and died. She was also the sister of B.F. McKeage and mother-in-law of W.T. Dortch, of this city. Mrs. Galbreath was about 72 years of age. She was a cultivated lady and an exemplary member of the Presbyterian church. Her funeral will take place today at 10:00 at the Presbyterian church with services by Reverend Joseph Wilson.



286    MAGGIE WILLIAMS BLAND


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

September 24,1889--The many friends of this excellent lady were grieved to hear of her somewhat sudden death, (Maggie Williams Bland) which took place at her home in Clarksdale, Mississippi, on the 10th. She was born and reared in Clarksville, where she was known and beloved by our people. After her marriage, a few years ago, she removed to Clarksdale, the home of her husband, where they have since resided. She leaves behind her two small children.
The remains reached this city fast Friday, and after funeral services at the residence of her brother-in-law, G.T. Cunningham, at 3:00, the interment took place at Greenwood Cemetery.



287    ELYMUS PEARL WILCE


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

September 27,1889--Elymus Pearl, daughter of Emmett and Edna Wilce, was born January 25,1888 and died September 16,1889.
Little Elymus suffered only a few hours and then its young spirit took its flight to the home of the blest. She was a bright and lovable child, winning the hearts of all who knew her. While we deeply mourn her loss, we realize that she is only transplanted from a world of sorrow to the bright realms of glory.



288    VIRGINIA JACKSON


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

September 27,1889--Miss Virginia, daughter of Robert Jackson, who resides in District 13, near the city, died on the 24th, of consumption, aged 18 years. She was laid to rest in the burial ground at Macedonia church Wednesday.



289    MAGGIE M. TAYLOR


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

October 25,1889--Mrs. Maggie M. Taylor, wife of Reverend B.M. Taylor, died recently at her home in Hillsboro, Texas. The deceased once lived in Clarksville and had numerous acquaintances and friends here who will be pained at the news of her untimely death.



290    ELIZABETH SUTTON


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

October 21,1889--Mrs. Elizabeth Sutton died at the home of her son near Collinsville Sunday of heart disease.



291    MRS. ABNER


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

November 26,1889--Mrs. Abner, aged about 55 years, after a lingering illness, died at her home on Greenwood avenue, Friday. She was interred in the city cemetery, with services by Reverend J.W. Sullivan.



292    MARY F. REYNOLDS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

August 20,1889--The LEAF learns just as the paper is being put to press of the death of this estimable lady, which took place at her home at 5:30 yesterday afternoon. She was carried to Louisville a few days ago, but returned from there yesterday morning in company with her father. Mrs. Reynolds's death will be deeply deplored by a wide circle of friends.

August 23,1889--Mary F. Reynolds--This estimable lady, whose death the LEAF noted Tuesday it is believed contracted the disease consumption which carried her to an untimely grave, from close, untiring watchfulness over her devoted husband, John Batson Reynolds, who so recently preceded her to his final home. She made a trip to Louisville with the hope that the eminent medical skill and change of surroundings might restore her to health. But finding n relief she returned to this city where she desired to yield up her life in the midst of kindred and friends.
She reached this city last Monday morning, and on that day at 5:30 p.m. in the full possession of all her faculties, her pure spirit winged its flight to her home in the skies. She was a consistent Christian and died the Christian’s death.
Mrs. Mary F. Reynolds was the daughter of Reverend J.M. Haisell, of Texas, late of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and was about thirty years of age. She was married some years ago at Owensboro, Kentucky, to John Batson Reynolds, of this city, and three children blessed their union.
Her funeral was preached yesterday morning at their late home, and her remains were escorted to beautiful Greenwood, where they were lovingly laid to their final earthly rest.



293    ZAIDEL WILLIS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

August 23,1889--A little child of John and Mrs. Bessie Willis, whose illness was noted in our last issue, died at an early hour Tuesday morning. Its remains were deposited temporarily in the Jones vault in the City Cemetery from whence they will be removed later for interment.

August 30,1889--At the residence of Mrs. M.D. Johnson, the fair spirit of Zaidel, infant child of John and Mrs. Bessie Willis, took its flight to pearly realms beyond, on the 20th, aged sixteen months. Interment at the City Cemetery.



294    JENNIE SMITH


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

August 9,1889--After some illness of over two years Miss Jennie Smith died at the home of her grandfather, J.B. Jarrell, yesterday morning at 2:00. She was 21 years old. She had been a great sufferer all the while, and her malady seemed never to have been fully understood by the physicians. Some month ago she was taken to Nashville for treatment, but remained there only a short time, receiving no permanent benefit. Prior to her illness she was a bright and amiable young lady, and her long and patient suffering enlisted the tender sympathy of many of her friends. She was a Christian, and a strong faith enabled her to bear her affliction with calmness and resignation.
Her funeral will be at 10:00 today from the Baptist Church, with services by her pastor, Dr. Sears. Internment in the City Cemetery.



295    MARY J. KIRBY


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 23,1889--Mrs. Mary J. Kirby, wife of the late W.W. Kirby, passed peacefully away at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.A. Shelby, on Franklin Street, Saturday morning at 3:30. She had been in failing health for several months, but only her family suspected that the end was so near. Two weeks ago she visited friends in the country, thinking the change would do her good; but it seemed to hasten the inevitable and she was brought home to die. Her body was laid to rest in Greenwood Saturday evening, Dr. Sears officiating in the absence of her pastor, Reverend Peebles.
Mrs. Kirby was a native of this county, 43 years old. She was a good neighbor a loving mother and a consistent member of the Methodist Church. Two little boys, aged 12 & 9 years, are orphaned by her death.



296    LUCY BEAUMONT BOURNE


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 9,1889--On Wednesday morning, June 26, the spirit of little Lucy Beaumont Bourne, youngest child of J.W. and Irene Bourne, took its flight from this world of affliction and death to dwell in marble halls in that land that is fairer than day, where no affliction or death can ever enter, where it will be received into the light of His presence who has said “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven”.



297    DAISY SMITH


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 5,1889--Daisy, the little daughter of Reverend F.W. Smith, joined the angels Monday evening at 9:00, after a brief life of three months & two weeks.



298    MARTHA CALDWELL


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 5,1889--Mrs. Martha Caldwell, mother of M.L. Jostin, died at 5:00 Wednesday afternoon at the latter’s home in this city. She was in her eightieth year and had been in a helpless condition a long time. Her remains will be interred in Greenwood today.



299    REBECCA VAUGHN


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 5,1889--Mrs. Rebecca Vaughn, an aged resident of south Clarksville, died last Tuesday, of old age. She was a good woman, to whom length of days was given, she being 83 years old. Wednesday her remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery (Riverview), with services by Reverends Peebles & Sullivan.



300    TENNIE HASKINS


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

November 14,1855--Died on Saturday the 20th, Tennie, daughter of Dr. E.B. Haskins.



301    EMILY F. FRECH


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

August 8,1855--Died in this town, the 27th, Mrs. Emily F., wife of Peter Frech, aged 27 years.



302    MARY A. KEESEE


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

December 20,1855--Died in this county at the residence of Mr. John Keesee Mrs. Mary A. Keesee, consort of Samuel Keesee, in the 24th year of her age.



303    ELIZABETH MINOR PRITCHETT


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

September 17,1854--Died on the 9th, Elizabeth Minor, infant daughter of J.H. & E. Pritchett.



304    MISSES PICKETT, MADDIN & ADAMS


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

May 24,1854--A shocking accident occurred at Port Royal, in this county, on Saturday, by when three young ladies lost their lives. The circumstances were these:
Young Mr. Weatherford, of the Port Royal Mills, was running up and down the Red River in front of town in a canoe, with Miss Pickett, Miss Maddin and Miss Adams. The river was up and concealed a snag which was visible in low water, and in coming rapidly down the stream, the canoe struck the snag and was thrown over. From the fact that everyone in the neighborhood was at dinner, no assistance was at hand and all the ladies were drowned. We are informed that Weatherford made manly extrusions to take one of the ladies to the shore, but became so much exhausted before he reached it, that he would have lost his own life in the effort but for timely assistance.



305    MRS. J.M. HARRIS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

June 28,1889--The wife of J.M. Harris died at her home, in District 18, Wednesday last of brain fever.



306    MARY A. ALLEN


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

July 2,1858---Mrs. Mary A. Allen, 30, wife of Samuel F., died June 25,1858.



307    JANE B. STEWART


From: “Ansearchin” News 1999

September 9,1871--Died on the 7th at Glenwood near this city, Mrs. Jane B. Stewart, wife of William M. Stewart, in the 68th year of her age. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa. in may 1803. The funeral will be this evening at 4:00 at the Presbyterian Church with internment in the city Cemetery.



308    MARY ARMSTRONG


From: “Ansearchin” News 1999

September 9,1871--On September 4,1871, little Mary, aged 5, daughter of Reverend W.H. & Elizabeth Armstrong of this city.



309    M. AZZALEE BYRNE


From: “Ansearchin” News 1999

November 4,1871--Died in Clarksville on the 29th of October, Mrs. M. Azzalee Byrne, wife of P.A. Byrne, aged 25. She fell victim of consumption, a disease that has swept away most of the family name on her side. She leaves a little babe and a kind husband.



310    HARRIETT STEWART


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

April 30,1850--Died on Friday, the 19th, Harriett Stewart, elder daughter of William & Rhoda Stewart, of this place in the 13th year of her age.



311    MRS. C.M. TYLER


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

September 11,1850-- On Sunday last, Mrs. Tyler, wife of Mr. C.M. Tyler, of the south side of the river was thrown from her horse and instantly killed.

See article #372 in Remembrances of Our Past for complete story.




312    ADALINE B.B. IRWIN


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

December 11,1850--Died on Sunday morning last at the residence of the Reverend H.F. Beaumont, his granddaughter, Adaline B.B. Irwin.



313    GEORGIANNA DORRIS


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

April 16,1851--Died on the evening of the 15th, of Whooping Cough, Georgianna, youngest child of H.P. Dorris, aged five months. Funeral services will take place at the house of H.P. Dorris, by Reverend Mr. Baldwin. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.



314    MARY F. BEAUMONT


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 18,1851--Died on Monday morning, the 15th, at the residence of H.F. Beaumont, Mrs. Mary F. Beaumont, wife of Mr. E.H. Beaumont, of Port Royal.



315    HELEN MARY HITER


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

July 19,1851--Died at Cottage Grove, Montgomery County, on Tuesday last, after a few days of severe illness. Helen Mary, infant daughter of William L. & Mrs. Geraldine M. Hiter, aged one year and six months.



316    CAROLINE HORTENSE ROSS


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

August 13,1851--Died on Friday July 3rd Caroline Hortense Ross, daughter of James and Polly Ross of this county.



317    HELEN MARIE BROWDER


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

August 13,1851--Helen Marie Browder, infant daughter of David & Elizabeth Browder died on Tues morning, August 5,1851. The bereaved parents have lost a priceless gem, but it is because the king of glory is making his jewels.

“I take these little lambs, said He,
And lay them on my breasts;
Protection they shall find in me;
In me be ever blest.”



318    ANNA CONRAD ROBB


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

August 27,1851--Died in this city, on the 22nd, Anna Conrad, child of Alfred Robb, Esquire, aged thirteen months.



319    OLEVIA EWING WILCOX


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

September 3,1851--Died on the 28th day of August, Olevia Ewing, infant daughter of Dr. T.E. & A.E. Wilcox, age one year and eight months.

“Ah, why so soon, when just the flower appears,
Strays the brief blossom from this vale of tears,
Death viewed the treasure, to the deserted given,
Claimed the fair flower and planted it in Heaven.”



320    LUCY ANN NEBLETT


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

October 8,1851--Died on the 19th of September at the residence of Samuel F. Allen, in Montgomery County, Miss Lucy Ann Neblett, daughter of John Neblett, aged 19.



321    HELEN MARY WENDEL


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

October 20,1851--Died in this city, on Monday, the 27th, of consumption Mrs. Helen Mary Wendel, only daughter of Mrs. Juliet Hiter.



322    ELIZABETH JOHNSON


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

October 8,1851--Died on Monday the 10th, at the residence of her husband in this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, wife of the Hon. Cave Johnson.



323    SARAH ELIZABETH HOUSE


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

December 12,1857--Died in this city on the 11th, Sarah Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. R.M. House.



324    LUCY GIBBS


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

February 18,1852--Died on Saturday morning the 14th at the residence of Mr. John Barker, of this county, Miss Lucy Gibbs, of Consumption.



325    ELIZA J. HINCH


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 26,1852--died on Monday, the 21st, at the residence of her father, Mr. James Grant, of this place, Mrs. Eliza J. Hinch.



326    ELIZA T. DONALDSON


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 26,1852--Died on Wednesday, the 23rd, Mrs. Eliza T. Donaldson, wife of Mr. William Donaldson of this place.



327    PENELOPE STUART


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 22,1852--Died on Monday, the 5th, Penelope Stuart, daughter of Thomas J. and Mary A. Pritchett, aged one year and one month.



328    BETTY T. QUARLES


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 20,1852--Died on the 12th, Betty T., youngest child of James M. and Mary W. Quarles.



329    ELLEN CRUSEMAN


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 20,1852--Died on Monday the 19th, Ellen Cruseman, daughter of Mrs. M.E. Cruseman, in the tenth year of her age.



330    LUCIA D. SAMPSON


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

August 4,1852--Died last evening, Mrs. Lucia D. Sampson, aged 37, consort of Mr. L.W. Sampson.
The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Sampson, are invited to attend her funeral this evening at 3:00. Services at the Presbyterian Church.



331    MARY McGUIRE
ALICE BAILEY


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

September 11,1852
Thursday night the 9th, Mary infant daughter of
Thomas & Martha McGuire
Sunday the 5th, Alice, infant daughter of
John A. & Sarah Bailey



332    AMANDA TURE


From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

January 1,1853--Died in New Providence, on the 8th Mrs. Amanda Ture, aged 23.



333    ALLIE TURNER


From: Clarksville Democrat

September 15,1883--Died at Keysburg, Kentucky, August 26,1883, Allie, only daughter of N.L. and Emma Turner, aged 11 years 3 months. During the last two or three yeas of her short life Allie was a great suffer, but was always patient and uncomplaining. Every means was tried for her restoration; in the early spring her parents removed from Clarksville to Keysburg, in the hope that the change would benefit her, but all in vain, the fatal disease, consumption, had fastened upon her and she grew gradually worse till finally on Sunday night, August 26, her soul was wafted across the river of death to the undiscovered country from whose borne no traveler returns, leaving a heart-broken mother a stricken father and numbers of sorrowing friends. Yet thank God for a faith that can pierce the mists and shadows of this present would and catch a bright glimpse of the land that lies beyond here. One more home is left desolate; there, one more soul free from the sorrows of life, waits and beckons the loved ones Heavenward.



334    ANN W. CARNEY NORTHINGTON


From: Tennessee Watchman

February 22,1822--Died Saturday morning last Mrs. Ann W. Northington, the amiable consort of Mr. Henry Northington, and daughter of Gent. R. Carney.



335    MRS. G.W. SANDERS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

April 26,1889--Mrs. G.W. Sanders died at her home in South Clarksville Tuesday April 23 at 5:30 p.m., of Consumption, after an illness of several months. Her funeral took place Wednesday at 2:00, at the house, with services by Reverend J.W. Sullivan. Deceased was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was about forty-five years old, and a lady of amiable qualities. A husband and several small children mourn her.



336    ELLA E. RING


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

April 26,1889--Mrs. Ella E. Ring, whom nearly everyone in Clarksville knew, died at her home on 5th Street Wednesday morning, after several weeks of painful illness. Mrs. Ring had entered her 88th year. She was the widow of the late Dr. Ring, who for forty years was a prominent educator here. She was the mother of eight children, all of whom, except her youngest son, Henry I. Ring, of Memphis, preceded her to the grave.
Mrs. Ring was a woman of character, and impressed herself upon her surroundings. She lived a very active life, and hardly knew of the approach of old age until a few years ago, when more than an octogenarian, her health began to fail her. For fifty years or more she had been a resident of Clarksville, and her death removes from our midst one of the few remaining connecting links that bind us to the Clarksville of long ago. She was a member of the Christian Church, and yesterday, after service at the church by her pastor, the reverend F.W. Smith, and had her long-time friend, Dr. Sears, her remains were laid to rest in Greenwood, to await the resurrection morn.



337    MELISSA MARTIN ELDER


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

April 23,1989--The community was painfully shocked at the announcement of the death of Mrs. Melissa Martin Elder, which took place shortly after 5:00, Saturday afternoon, under the following circumstances: In company with her cousin, Mrs. Dr. Walton, of Allensville, and her son Ernest, she had ridden out to Mrs. Weill’s on the Nashville Pike, to see the flowers. Shortly after reaching there she was seized with a fainting spell, and recovering somewhat, had the second attack. Restoratives were used and she insisted that she was able to ride home. On the way she grew rapidly worse, complaining of great pain about the heart. Mrs. Walton, now very much alarmed, supported her in an unconscious condition till they reached home. Life was extinct before she could be removed to the house. Her death was due to paralysis of the heart. The deceased had at intervals for several years shown symptoms of paralysis. Her death however, was unexpected, and she had been heard to say only that evening how well she felt. Mrs. Elder was the daughter of the late Judge Martin and the widow of the late Joshua Elder. She was born in this county and was abut 58 years of age. Of her immediate family three sons survive her - John S., Martin, and Ernest Elder. She was a consistent Presbyterian, and for many years was the president of the Ladies aid Society of that church. She was one of the most charitable of women, a warm friend of the poor, and her death is deeply lamented by a wide circle of friends, a large number of whom attended her funeral yesterday from the Presbyterian Church. After religious service by Dr. Hendricks, her remains were interred in Greenwood, attended by a long procession.



338    MRS. WANFULA


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

March 4,1890--Mrs. Wanfula, an old lady living on Elk Fork Creek, near Saddlersville, died last week.



339    FANNIE E. MYERS BOURNE


From: Clarksville Democrat

December 21,1883--Died at her residence in this county, on Friday, November 23,1881, Fannie E. Bourne, wife of Lewis W. Bourne. Her maiden name was Myers, she was born in Holmes County, Mississippi, May 16,1844, and married Decermber 17,1863. She was a member of the Christian Church, a devout Christian, a faithful wife and a kind and gentle mother, leaving to mourn her loss a loving husband, children and a large number of true and warm friends. Having faithfully fulfilled her appointed mission here her gentle sprit left its earthly torment and passed away to a calm and peaceful rest, to her Father’s House amid the peaceful realms of immortality. Calmly and peacefully she passed away leaving mourning and sorrowing friends on earth and meeting eternal joy and happiness amid our Savior’s bright mansions within the house of God. Being unable to comprehend the hidden mysteries and the wonderful power of God, as will over limited ability must ever be the case, whilst clothed with mortal flesh, we are prone to call this death. And is it so? No, tis only the crossing amid the shadows of night, the troubled waters of a gloomy river to a fair and beautiful land beyond, where life is eternal and death unknown. Tis only a change; a move as it were, from a transient existence within a home of trouble and sorrow, to of eternal joy and bliss, where the weary soul has perfect rest. Tis only the wanderer’s return to his home. And it is within this home among the fairest realms of God’s pure spirit land, in life, eternal life, and within the lonely tomb at Greenwood, that the true and faithful wife and a kind and gentle mother awaits the coming of loved ones who now in sorrow mourn her loss; loss to them, but to her, eternal gain. Then mourn not the loved one that has gone from them, nor believe not that the body staying in that tomb is her resting place. No, think of her not as being there. “Tis only the casket her Father died give to protect the pure jewel that now shines above guarded by Angels and God’s holy love.”



340    LINNIE MILLS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

February 28,1890--Miss Linnie Mills, age 20 years, of Blooming Grove, was killed in a severe storm that hit the home.

See article #395 in Remembrances of Our Past for complete story.




341    MAGGIE JACKSON


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

February 25,1890--Miss Maggie Jackson, aged about 20 years, died of Consumption at the home of her brother, Robert Jackson, in District 13 Saturday night.



342    MRS. JAMES BRAWNER


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

February 21,1890--Mrs. James Brawner died at the home of her son, James, near Idaho Springs, very suddenly last Tuesday. She had long been a respected resident of the Sango vicinity, and her remains were carried to Bethel for burial. She was a good woman, and in addition to her own family, many friends mourn her death.



343    LOU ATKINS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

February 18,1890--The Leaf much regrets to note the death of Miss Lou Atkins, of Port Royal, which occurred at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Houston Yates, near Adams Station, yesterday morning at 6:00. Miss Atkins had been teaching in the McAdow neighborhood, and, her school being out, had gone to visit her sister, where she was taken sick with the above result. She was a daughter of the late J.T. Atkins, a sister of L.C. Atkins, of Port Royal, and in addition to a loveable, gentle disposition, she possessed individually of a high order.
A large circle of friends in this city and in the eastern part of the county mourn her death.



344    DOE GOSSETT


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

February 18,1890--Mrs. Doe Gossett, a highly respected woman of the Henrietta neighborhood, died Sunday night. Mrs. Gossett was a sister of R.D. & James Mosley, of this city. She was a widow past the meridian of life, she leaves a large family.



345    SARAH THOMPSON


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

June 25,1923--Services were conducted at 10:00 this morning at the home on W.H. Killebrew place near St. Bethlehem by presiding Elder John Durrett, of the Methodist Church and Reverend F.G. Dickson pastor at Hollis Chapel St. Bethlehem for Miss Sarah Thompson, 21, who was drowned in Spring Creek Saturday afternoon while wading. Interment was at 1:00 in the Antioch Cemetery in District 17, with Reverend I.W. Keathley of the Antioch Circuit, conduction the services.
Surviving Miss Thompson are the parents, Mr. & Mrs. W.W. Thompson and two sisters, Mrs. Stacey and Miss Fannie Thompson, all of St. Bethlehem. She had been a member of Antioch Methodist Church since early childhood.



346    CATLETT ALLENSWORTH SMITH


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

June 23,1923--Mrs. D.B. Smith of the Peacher Mills vicinity, died suddenly Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.R. Barbee.
Mrs. Smith had just eaten dinner and was suddenly taken ill, dying in a short time. She was visiting her daughter near Ringgold at the time of her death, but had been a life long resident of Peacher Mills. She was born February 10,1847, and was Miss Catlett Allensworth before her marriage, the daughter of John G. Allensworth and Amelia C. Allensworth. Her husband, D.B. Smith, preceded her to the grave a number of years ago.
Mrs. Smith’s death comes as a distinct shock to a wide circle of devoted friends and relatives. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her.
She is survived by two sons, Robert R. and Burnley D. Smith, and one daughter, Mrs. J.R. Barbee and two grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. George Price of Nashville who was visiting Mrs. Smith at the time of her death and Mrs. R.W. Baliss.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Christian church. Funeral services were conducted at Greenwood Cemetery at 10:00 this morning by Reverend E.J. Barnett.



347    AMANDA BAGWELL


From: The Clarksville Chronicle

February 3,1842--Died, January 30 of Consumption, Mrs. Amanda, consort of Mr. A. Bagwell of this county.



348    ASENATAN SHELBY


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

June 22,1923--Services for Mrs. Asenatan Shelby 66, wife of W.I. Shelby, who died Thursday morning, will be conducted at the home near Jordan Springs in District 4 at 1:00 tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, according to announcements today. Reverend J. T. Jenkins will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Edwards burying ground.
The four sons of Mrs. Shelby and Vernon Adkins and Ben Shelby will serve as pallbearers.



349    INEZ FESSEY MARABLE


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Mrs. Inez Marable, wife of Dr. Samuel Marable, a prominent physician and citizen of this county, residing near Marable's Crossing, died suddenly at her home this morning, February 26,1912, at 3 o'clock after an illness of only a few days. Mrs. Marable was a daughter of the late Professor William H. Fessey. She was married twice: First to Thomas Rowland. They had one son, Samuel Rowland who resides in the west; Second to Dr. Marable about two years ago. She was a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the late home, after which the remains will be laid to rest in the Myer's graveyard.



350    NANCY HERRING


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

January 10,1874--Died--Mrs. Nancy Herring, near Port Royal; on the 3rd, age 62 years. Her remains were interred with honor by the Patrons of Husbandry.



351    SALLIE HOWARD


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

June 22,1918---Miss Sallie Howard, one of Clarksville’s oldest and best known citizens, died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 at her residence on Commerce Street. For many years she had been an invalid but early Friday morning she had a fall, which injured her hip and probably hastened her death.
Miss Sallie was born near Gallatin in 1833, but moved to Clarksville before the war. Very early in life she began teaching and taught for 55 years. In many families in this city she taught the children of three generations, and among her pupils are some of the most prominent men and women of Clarksville. When she had taught 50 years, her pupils gave her a surprise party at the home of Mrs. Clay Stacker, and presented her with a purse of $50.00.
Funeral services will be conducted at 5:00 this afternoon, by Reverend Jams M. Duer, at the home of Mr. W.A. Settle.

June 24,1918---The funeral of Miss Sallie Howard was held Saturday afternoon at 5:00 from the residence of W.A. Settle on Commerce Street, was largely attended. The services were conducted by Reverend James M. Duer, of the First Presbyterian church. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, mute testimony of the high esteem in which Miss Sallie was held.
Many followed the body to its last resting place in beautiful Greenwood.



352    LUCY A. ATKINS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 19,1883--Mrs. Lucy A., wife of Mr. Isaac H. Atkins, died of Consumption at her home on 8th Street, near College, on Wednesday night, the 17th, at 9:00, after a long and intense suffering. Mrs. Atkins’ health had been very bad for a number of years, and for the past four months she has been confined to her room. She was a good Christian woman and bore her sufferings uncomplainingly. She leaves five children, most of whom are quite small, to want a mother’s care. Her funeral will be preached at the Methodist Church this morning at 10:00, by her pastor, the Reverend J.D. Barbee. Internment at Greenwood Cemetery. The friends of the family are invited to be present.



353    MARY BROWN


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 26,1883--Mrs. Nelson Brown (Mary) died at her home in the Rudolph neighborhood last Tuesday, from injuries resulting from a fall about six weeks ago. She was quite old, and was greatly respected by her acquaintances. Her remains were interred at Bethel Church on Wednesday afternoon. An aged husband and a large family of children mourn their loss.



354    MARY BOURNE


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 27,1883--Miss Mary Bourne, the maiden sister of the Messrs, Bourne, of this city, died at her brother’s house near St. Bethlehem last Saturday, after a lingering illness of Consumption.



355    JENNIE STEWART WILLIAMS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

July 16,1889---Much sorrow is occasioned by the death of Mrs. Jennie Stewart Williams, which took place at her home in this city Saturday evening, July 13, at 9:00, after twelve weeks illness, of blood poisoning.
Mrs. Williams was born in Nashville, Tennessee, September 23,1854. In that city, on December 12,1877, she was wedded to Fred Williams. To them were born six children, all of whom survive her at a tender age. The deceased was a grand-daughter of the late William M. Stewart, founder of Stewart College, a distinguished scholar and philanthropist. Her father was William B. Stewart, who formerly lived in Clarksville, bout afterwards removed with his family to Nashville. The immediate surviving relatives of Mrs. Williams are her father and Brother, residents of Nashville. The deceased was educated in Clarksville, and was always a favorite with her schoolmates and associates, who were attracted by her lovable trails of character and personal graces.
Her married life was one of consecrated devotion to her husband and children. In this relation perhaps were most conspicuously displayed those elements of womanhood which endeared her to all who came within her social sphere. That she has been taken from those loved ones who clung so tenderly to her for consolation and support appears a most grievous dispensation of providence.
On July 3,1870, she united with the Baptist Church in this city, and died expressing a Christian’s hope. After services by her pastor, Dr. Sears, at 5:00 Sunday afternoon, her remains were deposited in Greenwood, attended by many sorrowing friends.



356    LOU BRUNSON AND MRS. TOMPKINS


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

Dec.21,1883--Miss Lou Brunson, of Eddyville, Kentucky, died very suddenly of a congestive chill last week. Miss Brunson was a granddaughter of Mrs. Tompkins, who died at her home in this city yesterday morning, of burns received on Wednesday.



357    ANGELINA L. BATES


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

Feb.1,1889---Mrs. James Bates died at her home on Union Street Wednesday morning at 6:00, after an illness of several months, though she has been an invalid for a number of years. Mrs. Bates had been a resident of Clarksville for a long while, and notwithstanding a rather quiet, retiring disposition, she had many friends who admired her for her true worth. She was the mother of Florence Bates, Mrs. J.S. Moore and Miss Mamie Bates. Yesterday morning, after service at the Episcopal Church, of which she was a member, her remains were laid to rest in Greenwood.



358    MILLY ALLEN


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

July 21,1883--A negro woman named Milly Allen supposed to be 100 years old, died on the 15th. She has a living granddaughter 60 years old, and one or two great-great grandchildren.



359    BETSY YOUNG


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

July 23,1883--Mrs. Betsy Young died on the 14th age about 80 years.



360    BESSIE WOODSON BAILEY


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

August 11,1883--Bessie Woodson, the infant daughter of Mr. J.W. & Mrs. Bettie Bailey, died at their residence on the Port Royal pike, four miles from the city, Monday afternoon. The interment took place at the family burying ground on Tuesday with services by Dr. Sears and Dr. Barbee. The child was 11 months old and remarkably bright and sprightly. The parents are very much sympathized with in their bereavement.



361    TINIE ACHEY


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

Miss Tinie Achey, age 20 years, died Mar.16,1903, of Typhoid fever at the home of her parents, on South Second Street. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Achey. Family formerly redided in Port Royal. Interment in family burying ground at Port Royal, Tennessee.



362    MATTIE C. BEAUMONT


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

June 21,1889---Mrs. Mattie C. Beaumont, widow of the late Sterling Francisco Beaumont, died At 15 minutes past 1:00 Thursday morning, June 20,1889, at the home of Frank S. Beaumont, of this city. The deceased was a bout 55 years of age. Her illness had been of long duration, though not till within the past few months had she been actually confined to her room. The end was peaceful and a welcome respite from hopeless suffering. Mrs. Beaumont was beloved by those who enjoyed a close relationship with her, and who knew her inner life, devoted as it was to kind deeds and Christian service.
The immediate surviving relatives of Mrs. Beaumont are her sisters, Mrs. Robb of this city, and Mrs. Finley of Murfreesboro, and four children, besides a large family connection, to all of whom she was most tenderly attached.
The funeral will be at the Methodist Church tomorrow at 5:00 p.m., with services by her pastor, Reverend W.R. Peebles. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.



363    LULA DAILY CARTER


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

March 12,1889---Lula Daily Carter died February 25,1889 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Trigg of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was the daughter of James Daily, of Montgomery County, Tennessee. She was married to Henry Carter of Denton, Texas.



364    HETTIE COULTER


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

March 5,1889---W.F. Coulter received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of little Hettie Coulter, daughter of Jonathan B. Coulter, at L.A. California, the previous evening, of membranous croup. She was the youngest of Mr. and Mrs. Coulter’s children. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Coulter in this city will sympathize with them in their bereavement.



365    BETSY CUTHBERTSON


From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 25,1889---Mrs. Betsy Cuthbertson died on the 18th with pneumonia. She died rejoicing that she was called up higher to receive a crown with the angels. She leaves her companion and a son. May they trust, as she died, in Jesus.



366    MARY J. WEAKLEY


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 13,1846---At the residence of her father in Montgomery County, on the 17th, of pulmonary affection, Miss Mary J. Weakley, aged 19 years 9 months & 8 days, daughter of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Sarah Weakley. She embraced religion on the 27th of September 1842, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church a few days after.
Her afflictions, which were severe, and of 15 weeks duration, were borne, with Christian meekness and fortitude. She was never heard to murmur, but often said, “Thy will, and not mine be done.”
She was a faithful friend, an obedient and affectionate child, a bright and shinning light, and in all the moral, and social relations of life, blameless; for her whole aim was to glorify God in her body, and spirit, which were his, feeling, as was forcibly exemplified in her daily walk, that she was not her own, but bought with a price. Her life was emphatically, a comment on the Christian religion, for she was a living witness of the efficacy of Christ’s blood to cleanse from all sin.



367    ALICE SMITH


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

December 7,1853---Died, in this city, 3rd inst., of scarlet fever, Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Smith, age 2 years 10 months and 17 days.



368    EMALINE M. WEBB


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

October 19,1853---Died on Friday the 14th at half past six in this city, at her residence, Mrs. Emaline M. Webb, wife of G.W. Webb.



369    MARY EMORY


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

October 19,1853---Died on Sunday the 16th at her residence, Mrs. Mary Emory, wife of Mr. James Emory of this place.



370    MARGARET YOUNG


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

August 24,1853---Died on the 11th in Carrolton Mississippi, Mrs. Margaret Young, after an illness a few hours.
Mrs. Young was the eldest daughter of C.H.P. and E.S. Marr, near Clarksville, Tennessee. She was born November 21,1821, consequently died in the 32 years of her age. As a daughter, sister, wife and mom, she was devoted, affectionate and lovely. Seldom have the ??? Duties of life been discharged with greater fidelity, and constancy than by Mrs. Young. But the first-born of her parents, the idol of her husband, the beloved of her children, her brothers and her sisters has been removed to a higher and better home. She was a Christian, and her father in Heaven has taken her home to dwell in ???? a filled up by his own kind hands. While a large circle of relations and friends are left to lament her loss, let them not weep as those who have no hope. She sleeps in Jesus who says “I am the resurrection and the light, He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” May her parents and friends all have grace to bear this affliction and meet her in Heaven.



371    SUSANNAH JANE NEBLETT


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

August 24,1844---Died on the 17th, after a short illness, Susannah Jane Neblett, aged 10 years, daughter of Mr. John Neblett.



372    SARAH LOCKERT


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

April 19,1845---Deid on Wednesday the 26th, Mrs. Sarah Lockert, consort of Mr. Charles Locket, of this place.



373    ELIZABETH GREEN BROWDER


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 21,1845---Deid on Saturday the 7th, Elizabeth Green, infant daughter of David and Elizabeth Browder.



374    INFANT BAIRD


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

June 21,1845---Died on Monday the 16th, daughter of Jacob and Marie Baird.



375    LUCINDA REYNOLDS


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

August 1,1846---Died, in this place, on the 25th, Mrs. Lucinda, consort of James B. Reynolds, Esq.



376    MARY C. McCLURE


From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

October 3,1846---Died, on Wednesday the 23rd, in the 75th years of her age, Mrs. Mary C. McClure, relict of the late Dr. William McClure, and for many years a citizen of this place. She was eminently kind and affectionate in her disposition, exemplary in all the relations of life, and piously devoted to works of love and charity. Her name will live long in the grateful remembrance of those who, in the hours of affliction, have been soothed and comforted by her ministering spirit.



377    GEORGIA CURRENT BROWN


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

April 8, 1910---Mrs. C. C. Brown yields to an attack of pneumonia of short duration.
The hearts of many friends were made sad today by the news of the death of Mrs. C. C. Brown, which occurred this morning at 8:30 o'clock. She was taken ill last Friday night with pneumonia, and her heart became involved for a short time, causing the sad fatality. The funeral service will be conducted at the home on Madison extension at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. E. Diehl, to be followed by interment in Greenwood cemetery. She is survived by a father, one brother, Dave Current, and three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Caroland, and Misses Dora and Lizzie Current; her husband and three children, one daughter and two sons.
Mrs. Brown was an excellent Christian character. Having been a member of the Baptist church for several years, her life was in accord with her profession. She was possessed of strong mental capacity and was in social life held in high esteem. Her life as wife and mother was worthy of emulation, being always loving and forbearing. Many friends unite in sincere sympathy for the bereaved husband and children.
The pallbearers are: W. M. Daniel, Sr.; E. B. Ely, C. D. Runyon; Charles McNeal, Emory Kimbrough, J. M. Bowling, John Rudolph and C. B. Lyle



378    MARY FOUST BROWN


From: Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

January 26, 1883---Mrs. Nelson Brown died at her home in the Rudolph neighborhood last Tuesday from injuries resulting from a fall about 6 weeks ago. She was quite old, and was greatly respected by her acquaintances. Her remains were interred at Bethel Church (Sango Cemetery) on Wednesday afternoon. An aged husband and a large family of children mourn their loss.
Note: daughter of Jacob Foust---wife of Nelson Brown



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380    ELIZA SMITH


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

September 21,1878---Mrs. Smith was born in Ireland in January 1806 and was therefore something over 72 years old. Several years of her life was spent in Pittsburgh, Pa, and several in Clarksville, Tennessee. Several Years ago, with her husband, Joshua Smith, she moved to the vicinity of Collinsville. There was no church nor Sabbath School here then, and she with her family, went industriously to work to build up such institutions. Religious literature was procured and distributed, and a good Sunday School established at a schoolhouse. This was followed by a revival of religion, and soon a new church edifice was erected which would be an ornament to any community. She and her husband were members of the Episcopal Church, but in order to have Christian fellowship, they united with the Methodist, there being no church of their communion in reach. Her house was a home for the preachers of the gospel and the poor always found in her a friend. She dispensed a cheerful hospitality and never seemed so happy as when relieving distress and doing good. She grew old gracefully, amiably, and kept her cheerfulness to the last. Her last word to the writer was a request for him to retire to a quiet room and rest while worn and weary in the labors of a revival religion. This was only a few hours before she died, and when her mind was occasionally wondering with delirium. I never called at her residence when she did not set out some delicate dish of refreshments whether it was the hour for meals or not. The community will miss her, and they showed their appreciation or her worth by a large attendance at her funeral; the service being conducted by her old friend the Reverend Lewis Lowe. Peace to her memory.
J.W. Cullom, Collinsville, September 9,1878



381    LILLIAN BATSON


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

May 20,1897---Mrs. Lillian, wife of J.H. Batson, died at their home at Batson Mill on the south side Tuesday of bronchitis, age 36 years. She was a native of Cheatham County. The funeral services were conducted at the residence at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon by Reverend G.E. Eubanks and the interment was at the family burial ground. She leaves five children besides her husband to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Methodist Church.



382    MRS. THOMAS SYKES


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

January 19,1907---Mrs. Thomas Sykes died this morning near Hackberry in District 18 of infirmities incident to old age. She is survived by a husband and two grown children. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a good woman. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning. The interment will be in the family burying ground.



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384    SALLY NORRIS


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

April 2,1920---After a short illness of pneumonia, Mrs. Sally Norris passed away at her home near Hackberry last night shortly after 9:00. She was the widow of F.M. Norris, and was 82 years of age.
Mrs. Norris was an earnest Christian living her religion day by day, and was beloved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Four daughters; Misses Ida and Fannie Norris, Mrs. G.W. Harris and Mrs. C.E. Saunders of Birmingham, All were with their mother during her illness and tenderly ministered to her. Her son, Dr. Lee Norris, who was away taking a post-graduate course in medicine, reached her bedside just before her death.
The funeral will be from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 with interment in the family burying ground. Service will be conducted by the Reverend I.W. Keithley.
The following gentlemen will serve as pall bearers; Tom and Frank Channel, Lucian Wyatt, Hadley Allen, Albert Norris, Thomas King and Will and George Ussery.



385    MRS. HENRY TROTTER


From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

November 8,1918---Mrs. Henry Trotter died November 18 from consumption. She was laid to rest in Marion Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and four children.
Mary E. Davidson---Marion Church Cemetery



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387    MARGARET E. WILLIAMSON CROMWELL


From: The Clarksville Chronicle

February 13,1840---Died, in this town, on the 6th of February, Mrs. Margaret E., daughter of Thomas Williamson Esq., and consort of Mr. A.H. Cromwell. Aged 21 years 6 months.
The writer is opposed to indiscriminate eulogy, even of depart friends. The tears of surviving relatives and friends, and the sympathies of a whole community, are the best tribute to the excellent worth of those who are, to them, no more!
This brief record of facts is due to her memory as well as to them. At the early age of 14 in the first bloom of youth and beauty, she consecrated her heart to the Savior and from that time to her death, a zealous and consistent piety has marked her life. If youth, beauty, plenty, amiable female virtues, public and private estimation, the fondness of a devoted husband and two lovely infants, the tender affection of relatives, the skill of physicians, or above all, piety, had been barriers of security against death, - Mrs. Cromwell had not died.
It pleased infinite Wisdom & Goodness, in her transfer to the family above, to spare her a painful disruption of so many, and so endearing ties, here. Her illness was sudden and she lay in an insensible state for two days, as one asleep, till she slept in Jesus. Leaving to us the example most worthy of our imitation, Viz, a Christian life well spent in all its various relations . And the best scriptural consolation for her loss, Viz, “Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord.” The editors of the Protestant & Hearld and of the Watchman of the south will please re-publish the above.



388    MARTHA THACKER


From: The Clarksville Chronicle

May 21,1840---Died, on Wednesday the 18th, in this county, Mrs. Martha Thacker, consort of Richard B. Thacker, of this county.
Mrs. Thacker was a pious, and exemplary member of the Methodist Church. She was amiable, and courteous in fulfilling all the duties of a social and domestic life, enjoyed the kind esteem, and affectionate regard of her many friends and relatives.

“Weep not for her, She is an angel now, And treads the sapphire floors of paradise,
All darkness wiped from her refulgent brow, Sin, Sorrow, Suffering, Banished from her eyes,
Victorious over death to her appear, The vista’d joys of Heaven’s eternal year;
Weep not for her.
“Weep not for her! Her memory is the shrine of pleasant thoughts,
Soft as the scent of flowers, Calm as a windless eve the sun’s decline,
Sweet as the song of birds among the bowers,
Rich as a rainbow with its hues of lights,
Pure as the moonshine of an “autumn night”;
Weep not for her!”



389    ELIZABETH GRANT NORTHINGTON


From: The Clarksville Chronicle

May 14,1840---Died, at her residence, in Todd County, Kentucky, on the 11th, Mrs. Elizabeth, consort of Mr. S.H. Northington, and daughter of Zechariah Grant Esq. of this county. Mrs. Northington, died suddenly, upon lying down after supper, from the bursting of an abscess on the lungs. In the agonies of death, a lady who was trying to render her assistance remarked she was “scared”. She said “I am not, but am strangling to death”, and immediately expired. Mrs. Northington was truly the affectionate, agreeable, devoted friend and the sincere Christian, and one of the kindest and most affectionate of wives. She has left a disconsolate husband and numerous friends and relations to mourn her loss, but we should recollect that “Our loss is her gain” and she is now happy while we mourn. “We can go into her, but she cannot come unto us. Weep not for her as for those that have no hope.



390    ANNIE S. KIRKPATRICK


From: 83rd Illinoisan

April 7,1865---Died, in this city, on the 27th of March, of consumption, Annie S., wife of A.G. Kirkpatrick, Esq., in the 27th year of her age.



391    JANE PUCKETT


From: Tennessee Watchman

February 22,1922---Died on the 4th Mrs. Jane Puckett, aged 53, late of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mrs. Puckett immigrated to this state about 13 months since, with her son in law, Mr. John Hinton, at whose house she died, leaving her son in law, two daughters and many relatives and friends, to lament her exit.



392    REBECCA WOOLFOLK


From: Tennessee Watchman

October 11,1822---Died on Sunday morning the 22nd in the 43rd year of her age, Mrs. Rebecca Woolfolk, consort of Joseph Woolfolk, Esq., near Port Royal, Tennessee. She has left an affectionate husband, and seven lovely children, with a numerous acquaintance and relations to mourn her loss. She had been laboring under the disease which proved fatal, upwards of two years, about six months of which time she was chiefly confined to her bed. Although her affliction was long, and often attended with extreme pain, and great anxiety of mind - yet she murmured not before her affliction with that becoming patience which marks the real Christian; and with that degree of fortitude and dignity of character, which had marked her footsteps through life and no doubt is now enjoying the sweet smiles of her beloved Savior, where “trouble seaseth, and harmony abounds”.

“Jesus can make a dying bed,
Feel soft as downy pillows are;
While on his breast I lean my head;
And breath my life out sweetly there.”




393    FANNIE GIBSON


From: Tennessee Watchman

June 14,1823---Died oTuesday, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Fannie Gibson, consort of William H. Gibson, Esq., of this county.



394    MARY ACHEY


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

Mary Achey, age 9 years, died Apr.23,1903 of Typhoid fever on Commerce Street. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Achey. Interment at family burying ground at Port Royal, Tennessee.



395    FLORENCE CAMMACK


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

Florence Cammack, born and reared in Clarksville, died January 27,1903, in New Orleans. Was a native of Clarksville for 40 years. Leaves a mother, Mrs. Alice Johnson on Madison Street. Survived by two sons; Allen and Dr. Carleton. Wife of Albert Cammack. Internment at Greenwood Cemetery.



396    MARY A. CLIFTON


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

Mary A. Clifton, born in Petersburg, Virginia, age 88 years, died June 30,1903, at the home of her son, James Wells, on College Street. She lived in Clarksville for the last 50 years. Her madien name was Mary Wells. Mrs. Clifton was the wife of (1) to a cousin with the same name (Wells) (2) Ben Clifton. She was the County Register in Montgomery County for many years. Leaves two children; James Wells and Mrs. Helen Hollengreen and was the step-mother to Sam and Frank Clifton. Internment at City Cemetery. (Riverview)



397    FANNIE COOK


From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

Mrs. Fannie Cook, age 68 years, died Dec.22,1903, at the home of her son-in-law, Dr. E.C. Harrellson, in New Providence, of concumption. She was survived by 2 children, Mrs. Will Edwards and Mrs. E.C. Harrellson. Internment at family burying ground on Clay Long’s place, near Longview.



398    MYRTLE MASON


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

Myrtle Mason, age 9 years, died April 9,1883, at the home of her step-father, Scott Hammond, near Ringold. She was the daughter of W.H. and Carrie Mason. Interment at family burying ground, on Hammond’s place.



399    FLORENCE McCAULEY


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

Mrs. Florence McCauley, died November 19,1883, in Corbandale, in District 20. She was the wife of John J. McCauley.



400    MAGGIE McGUIRE


From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

Mrs. Maggie McGuire, died March 1883. She was the wife of Ed McGuire.




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