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Volume 39, Issue 12 Sandra J Stacey, Editor December 2016

THE CORNSHELLER Newsletter of the Montgomery County

Historical Society

LOCATION

L&N Train Station

10th & Commerce Streets

Clarksville, TN 37040

931.553.2486

Officers:

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kurt Bryant

Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenda Harper

Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . Gail Longton

Correspondence Secretary . . . . . .Opal Kennedy

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al Irby

Historical:

County Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eleanor Williams

County Archivist . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Hastings Johnson

County Genealogist . . . . . . . . . . .Gail Longton

Members at Large:

Jim Moore

Molly Cook

David Kanervo

All programs meet on the 3rd

Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Unless otherwise stated. All regular meetings will be held at the Civic Center located in the Veterans’ Plaza

2016 HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAMS

“NO MEETING FOR DECEMBER”

DECEMBER 12 CHRISTMAS DINNER Civic Hall at Veterans Plaza 7 PM-9 PM

How to get your tickets?

1. Send a check for $25 per ticket to:

Montgomery County Historical Society PO Box 262 Clarksville, TN 37041-0262

If you want the tickets sent to you, enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. Otherwise make arrangements for pickup.

2. Drop by the train station on Tuesday or Saturday between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM and purchase.

Just a reminder Choppin' Block will be providing for our din-ner. Thanks, Kurt Bryant President

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, start eating at 7:30 PM

Date: December 12th

Where: Civic Hall, Veterans Plaza

PLENTY OF PARKING SPACE AND ROOM TO EAT!

COME JOIN US AND ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.

Elections were held at the November meeting. The following are your 2017 elected officers:

2017 ELECTED OFFICERS

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Nell Wooten

Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenda Harper

Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . Gail Longton

Correspondence Secretary . . . . . .Opal Kennedy

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Harris

Historical:

County Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eleanor Williams

County Archivist . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Hastings Johnson

County Genealogist . . . . . . . . . . .Gail Longton

Members at Large:

Molly Cook

David Kanervo

Ken Gambiler

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MEMBER OF THE MONTH CARTER CRESON BRIGGS

This month’s member of the month is Carter Creson Briggs. Carter

is the brother-in-law of our current historical society president, Kurt Bryant. Carter was born and raised in Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1973 and Austin Peay State Uni-versity in 1977. Carter majored in History as did his wife.

Carter married Pamela Ragan April 20, 1985. Pam is a History

teacher at Ft. Campbell High School. They have two lovely daughters; Emily and Grace Catherine. To quote Carter “I enjoy coming home each day to a won-derful wife, two sweet, fun & caring daughters. We do a lot of things together. My wife and I have always taken our daughters when they were young, with us in any activity we are involved. They are fun and very mature. They interact very well with others and are a pleasure to be around.” He is the owner of Briggs Insurance Agency where he has 39 years of experience in Insurance Sales, Customer Service & Claims. He is Licensed in: KY, TN and has received the Champion Award.

Carter is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville Ro-tary Club, Pi Kappa Alpha Eta Tau Alumni Association and Mont-gomery County Historical Society. Through the years he has been involved in many Civic Groups and charitable events. His Hobbies: he enjoys smoking ribs, chickens, beef tenderloin, Bos-

ton butts and Bacon Wrapped Wings. and making BBQ. He also en-joys feeding the wild turkeys that come when he whistles. I guess you could call them his pets. He has some fantastic pictures of them on his Facebook page.

Carter used to spend a lot of time with his Grandfather, Bill Jim Corlew, picking up ar-rowheads in his tobacco patch. He loves Colonial, Civil War and WW II history and is proud to be a Son of the South, a Tennesse-an, and American. He loves Clarksville and Montgomery County and also appreciates everyone's contributions to preserving our history. He also enjoys being a grandfather.

William P. Jackson was born in 1776 in Cheraw, Chester field CO SC and died in 1844 in SC at age 68. He fought in the Revolutionary War. Wil-liam marr ied Mattheny " Theny" Wilson. Mattheny was born in 1780 in NC and died in 1842 in Knox CO TN at age 62. They had children: Elizabeth, Joseph Jes, and Edmond L. "Ed". *Elizabeth Jackson daughter of William P. and Mattheny " Theny" Wil-son Jackson was born in 1803 in TN and died in 1880 at age 77. Elizabeth married Jordan S. Lyle. Jordan was born about 1843 in TN. They had chil-dren: Kitty, Thos. J., W. O., and Elizabeth. Children: Kitty Lyle was born about 1869 in TN. Thos. J. Lyle was born about 1871 in TN. W. O. Lyle was born about 1873 in TN. Elizabeth Lyle was born about 1879 in TN. *Joseph Jes Jackson son of William P. and Mattheny " Theny" Wilson Jackson was born in 1804 in Hackberry, Montgomery CO TN and died 4 Nov. 1857 in Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN at age 53. Joseph married Tabitha Phoebe "Tabbie" Sykes, daughter of Warren Elisha Sykes and Mary Elizabeth Jackson, Tabitha was born in Feb. 1863 in TN and died in Palmyra, Montgomery CO TN. They had children: Jesse, Andrew, John, Joseph Berry, Susan Elizabeth, Martha, Sarah Ann, Henry, and Selina Grace. +Jesse Jackson son of Joseph Jes and Tabitha Phoebe " Tabbie" Sykes Jackson was born in 1826 in Palmyra, Montgomery CO TN and died 26 Sep. 1909 in Palmyra, Montgomery CO TN at age 83. He was buried in Sharp Top Jackson Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. Jesse married Mary Susan Yarbrough. Mary was born in May 1834 in TN, and died 5 Mar. 1905 in Montgomery CO TN at age 70. She was also buried in Sharp Top Jackson Cemetery. They had children: William Mathis. and Hilman. =William Mathis Jackson son of Jesse and Mary Susan Yarbrough Jack-son was born 27 Jun. 1848 in TN and died 14 Oct. 1926 in Palmyra, Mont-gomery CO TN at age 78. William married Mary Jane Davis 6 Apr. 1873 in Montgomery CO TN. Mary was born 6 May 1855 in TN. They had children: Ross M., Walter L., Robert Raymond, Raymond R., and Lena. /Ross M. Jackson son of William Mathis and Mary Jane Davis Jackson was born 18 Jan 1874 in TN. He died 8 Sep. 1917 in Montgomery CO TN at age 43, and was buried in Sharp Top Jackson Cemetery. Ross married Emma Lyle, daughter of James Richard Lyle and Susan Caroline Jackson, 13 Feb 1896. Emma was born 6 Feb 1873 in Montgomery CO TN and died 24 Jan 1947 in Montgomery CO TN at age 73. They had children: Claude M., Mary L, Grace S., Lawrence E., Kermit, Walter H., Walton, and Curtis Ross. /Walter L. Jackson son of William Mathis and Mary Jane Davis Jackson was born in Jun. 1877 in TN. /Robert Raymond Jackson son of William Mathis and Mary Jane Davis Jackson was born 1 Sep. 1879 in Montgomery CO TN and died 10 Aug. 1940 in Montgomery CO TN at age 60. He was buried in Sharp Top Jackson Ceme-tery. Robert married Willie Yarbrough 31 Dec. 1916 in Montgomery CO TN. Willie was born 25 Apr 1888 in Montgomery CO TN. She died 29 Nov. 1980 in TN at age 92, and was buried in Palmyra United Methodist Church Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. They had one son: Rob-ert W. Son Robert W. Jackson was born 25 Oct. 1913 in TN and died 13 May 1980 in Hopkins-ville, Christian CO KY at age 66. He was also buried in Palmyra United Methodist Church Cemetery. His obituary is included,

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¥Sarah Elizabeth Yarbrough daughter of Selina Grace Jackson and Henry Clay Yarbrough was born 22 Aug .1865 in Clarksville, TN and died 22 Feb. 1904 in Clarksville, at age 38. I¥sham L. Yarbrough son of Selina Grace Jackson and Henry Clay Yar-brough was born 30 Nov. 1865 in Clarksville, and died 14 Jul. 1931 in Hack-berry, Montgomery CO TN at age 65, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. Isham married Rebecca A. "Beckie" Hunt. Rebecca was born 22 Aug .1872, and died 14 Aug. 1943 at age 70, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. They had daugh-ter: Bertha. Daughter Bertha Yarbrough was born 25 Jan. 1892, and died 14 May 1980 at age 88, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. Bertha marr ied Douglas Jackson. Douglas was born 2 Apr . 1897 and died 3 Apr. 1963 at age 66, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. They had children: Christeen, Herbert B., and Clayton D. Christeen Jackson daughter of Ber tha Yarbrough and Douglas Jackson was born 27 Mar.1925 in Hackberry, Montgomery CO TN, and died 18 Nov. 2015 in Montgomery CO at age 90, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cem-etery, Montgomery CO TN. Her published. Obituary: Miss Christeen Jackson was born on March 27, 1925 in Hackberry, Tennessee, the daughter of Douglas B .Jackson (1897'-1963) and Bertha (Yarbrough) Jackson (1892 '- 1980). She was a lifelong member of Locust Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church and served as secretary there for many years. She was also a 70-year Matron of the Pres-byterian Women's Mission Society. Christeen spent her entire working ca-reer in retail, starting at McClellan's, then Big K and retired from Wal-Mart in the 1990s. She was 90 years old when she passed away on November 18, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Herbert B Jack-son (1927-1999), she was survived by a married brother; three nephews; two nieces; three grandnieces; three grandnephews; two great-grandnieces and a number of cousins. Funeral Services were held at Locust Grove Cumber-land Presbyterian Church, and burial was in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery. Original obituary in The Leaf Chronicle on November 20, 2015 Herbert B. Jackson son of Bertha Yarbrough and Douglas Jackson was born 16 Aug. 1927 and died 4 Jul. 1999 at age 71, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. Herbert married Mary Alice. Mary was born 4 Feb. 1935, and died 16 Nov. 1996 at age 61, and was bur-ied in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. Clayton D. Jackson son of Bertha Yar-brough and Douglas Jackson was born 5 May 1930 in Montgomery CO TN and died 6 Jan. 2016 in Clarksville, Mont-

gomery CO TN at age 85, and was bur-ied in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Mont-gomery CO TN. Clayton served in the military. He was a US Army veteran, having served during the Korean Con-flict. Clayton married Juanita Hodge.

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/Raymond R. Jackson son of William Mathis and Mary Jane Davis Jackson was born 1 Sep. 1879 in TN. He died 11 Aug 1940 at age 60, and was buried in Sharp Top Jackson Cemetery. Raymond married Willie Pow-ers 31 Dec 1916. Willie was born about 1893 in TN. /Lena Jackson daughter of William Mathis and Mary Jane Davis J ack-son was born in Mar 1881 in TN. She died in 1949 in TN at age 68, and was buried in Sharp Top Jackson Cemetery. Lena married Charles W. "Charlie" Powell, son of Warren Powell and Mary Elizabeth Jackson, 18 Dec 1901 in TN. Charles was born in 1881 in Montgomery CO TN and died in 1969 in TN at age 88. He was also buried in Sharp Top Jackson Cemetery. They had children: Lewis, Lettie Lattie, Ella M., Edna, William Norman, Nellie Nora, Bernice Earl, Burney R., Warren George, and Ruby Pearl. =Hilman Jackson son of Jesse and Mary Susan Yarbrough Jackson was born in 1862 in Montgomery CO TN and died 12 Mar. 1912 in Palmyra, Montgomery CO TN at age 50. He was buried in Sharp Top Jackson Ceme-tery. Hilman married Doshie Lyle, daughter of James Richard Lyle and Su-san Caroline Jackson, Doshie was born 11 Nov. 1869 in Montgomery CO TN. She died 26 Oct. 1914 in Palmyra, Montgomery CO TN at age 44: Cause of Death: Heart Failure, Contributing Cause: Typhoid Fever. She was buried in Sharp Top Jackson Cemetery. They had son: Dave. Son Dave Jackson was born 15 Feb 1889 in TN and died 23 Mar . 1954 in Palmyra, Montgomery CO TN at age 65. He was buried in Sharp Top Jackson Ceme-tery. Dave married Lottie Kelley. Lottie was born 19 Feb. 1887 in TN and died 9 Feb 1957 in Palmyra at age 69, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. They had children: Rena Mai, Clyde, Rob-ert, and Rodney R. Jackson. £ Rena Mai, Jackson daughter of Hilman and Doshie Lyle Jackson mar-ried a Wall. £ Clyde Jackson son of Hilman and Doshie Lyle Jackson was born on 27 Oct 1908 in Montgomery CO TN, died on 29 Oct 1982 in Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN at age 74, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cem-etery, Montgomery CO TN. He worked as a Retired from Montgomery CO Highway Dept. £ Robert Jackson son of Hilman and Doshie Lyle Jackson was born on 24 Aug 1912 in Mont-gomery CO TN, died on 27 Dec 1980 in Nash-ville, Davidson GO TN at age 68, and was buried in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. He worked as a Montgomery CO Highway Employee. Robert married Augusta M. Augusta was born 9 Sep. 1916 and was also buried in Bob Yarbrough Cemetery. They had children: Robert Ronald and Kathleen. His obituary is enclosed. £ Rodney R. Jackson son of Hilman and Doshie Lyle Jackson was born in May 1918 in Montgom-ery CO TN and died 7 Jun .1931 in Cunningham, Montgomery CO TN at age 13. He was buried in SharpTop Jackson Cemetery. +Andrew Jackson, John Jackson, Joseph Berry Jackson. Susan Eliza-beth Jackson, Martha Jackson, Sarah Ann Jackson and Henry Jackson all children of Joseph Jes and Tabitha Phoebe "Tabbie" Sykes Jackson were born in Montgomery CO TN . +Selina Grace Jackson daughter of Joseph Jes and Tabitha Phoebe "Tabbie" Sykes Jackson was born in Dec 1844 in Montgomery CO TN and died in 1917 in Dover, Stewart CO TN at age 73. Selina married Henry Clay Yarbrough 11 Sep. 1864 in Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN. Henry was born in 1839 in Montgomery CO and died in 1877 in Montgomery CO at age 38. They had children: Sarah Elizabeth, Isham L., Mariah, and Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lizzie".

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WINDOW INTO THE PAST Sandra J Stacey

What Would you find if you looked in the “WindoW into the past” in deCeMBeR:

The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, Louisiana) 4 Dec. 1842, Sun. P. 2 FATAL AFFRAY. The Clarksville, (Tenn.) Chronicle announces a fatal affray in that town in which a man, a stranger in that vicinity, was shot down by Wm. Angel, in the house of the latter.

Vicksburg Daily Whig (Vicksburg, MS) 5 Dec. 1842, Mon.

The Clarksville (Tenn.) Chronicle, says that three trunks were

stolen from the boot of the mail stage between that place and

Hopkinsville (KY) on the night of the 12th ult. This is the third

time that baggage has been stolen on this route. Passengers

should look out for their baggage, as the contractors seem to pay

little attention to it.

Clarksville Weekly Chronicle 8 Dec. 1865, Fri. Page 3 Christmas Festival - It gives us pleasure to announce that the ladies of the Episcopal Church of this city, in order to relieve the embarrassment of debt which hangs over their church, have determined to give a festival, at the court home, during the Christmas Holidays, which will even surpass their last entertainment. The court house has been thoroughly repaired and is now in excellent condition. Mark well young men, save your spare change for this praiseworthy object, for more beauty will be congregated within those old legal walls than has been witnessed in our city for years past. We will give a more definite notice in our next issue. Clarksville Weekly 8 Dec. 1865, Fri. Page 3 PORK-We noticed, on Wednesday last, a small lot of pork, delivered for family use, at 12 ½ cents, per pound. It is generally believed that the ruling rates will not be over 10 cents, and probably less.

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) 30 Dec. 1865, Sat. P. 1 Riot at Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville, Tenn., Dec. 28. —A row occurred on Christmas between some drunken negro soldiers and citizens. A policeman interfered and struck a negro soldier with a club. The negro resented, using his bayonet. A crowd gathered, and Meck Carnly, formerly a notorious guerrilla. drew a revolver and fired two shots at the soldiers, who then fired into the crowd. Two white men were seriously wounded. and one soldier slightly. Major Bond, agent of the Freedmen’s Bureau, promptly quelled the disturbance. sending the soldiers to the fort. But they soon returned in large force, and a serious affair was threatened, but as Carnly had escaped out of the town the excite-ment soon quieted down. All has been quiet since and no fears are enter-tained of another difficulty. Wyandotte Commercial Gazette (Kansas City, KS) 1 Dec. 1866, Sat. P.2

Death of Cave Johnson. Hon. Cave Johnson, Polk's P. M. General, died on Friday 23d inst., at his residence in Clarksville Tenn., aged 72 years. He served fourteen years in Congress, acquiring a nautical representation. He went into the rebellion reluctantly, and having since been elected a State Senator, refused to serve because he could not deny that be had extended aid and comfort to the re-bellion. Clarksville Chronicle 3 Dec. 1870, Sat. Page 3 PANTHER KILLED - A large panther was killed near Russellville, Ky., last Tuesday, when a party of gentlemen went out and killed his panther-ship. A young gentleman of veracity, in this city, vouches for the above fact.

Clarksville Chronicle 17 Dec. 1870. Sat. SHOT - on the 7th inst., J. P. Crutcher, while on his way home from White Bluff station, Dickson county, was shot by a widow lady named Deloach. She charges that Crutcher violated her person, and she shot him in self-defense. Crutcher is said to have been a young man of good reputation, the lady one of doubtful character. She is in jail at Charlotte, awaiting trial. Clarksville Chronicle 24 Dec. 1870, Sat. Page 3 A Good Move — Rev. A. D. Sears, in behalf of the Masonic fraternity of this city, bought forty acres of land, at $54 per acre, lying on the Charlotte Pike, a portion of the McClure tract. It is intended for a burial ground, to be owned and controlled by this noble fraternity. This is an excellent location, and is not liable to be. interfered with by other Improvements, and all who desire it can purchase a lot for the benefit of their family. We hope this spot may be beau-tified anal improved in such manner to reflect credit upon the order and the city. The Pickens Sentinel (Pickens, SC) 2 Dec 1880, Thu. P. 1 The cupola of the court-house at Clarksville, Tenn., is surmounted by a bra-zen eagle measuring twelve feet from tip to tip.

The Tennessean 8 Dec 1900, Sat. Page 6 Clarksville, Tenn. Dec. 7. —(Special.)—An entertainment was given yester-day afternoon by Mrs. Frank Snaden at Tiptop, the suburban home of Mrs. Martin Dunlop. The house was decorated with green smilax and ferns and palms, interspersed with red roses and carnations. The hostess was assisted in receiving by Misses Bobble Luckett, Jennie Williams and Lucy Gracey. Mrs. Frank Snaden, Mrs. Gracey-Childers, Mrs. Joe Dunlop and Miss Myrtle Drane also assisted in receiving the guests. Whist and refreshments were the features of the afternoon's entertainment. Those present were: Mesdames Percy Smith, John Beach, McFarland. Austin Peay, Will Green, Ben Patch, Berryman, Ernest Elder, Morris Clerk, Lawrence Askew. John Anderson, Will Daniel, Howard Pettus, Fillmore Day, Will Chambers, Jim Smith, Cast-nor, Will Hayes, Dancey Fort, R. A. Taylor, L. A. Brown, Bruce Rico, Hugh Gholson, Misses Margie Dyers, Maggie Settle, Cora Caldwell. Clara Bring-hurst, Maude McKeage, Pearl Haynes. Donie Drane, Mamie Martin, Lucy Irwin, Louise Beaumont, Mary and Georgie Flask, of Hopkinsville. Yesterday evening at the residence of the bride, in South Clarksville, Elza Clarke and Mrs. Emma Sanders were married by Squire Clay Stacker. Only a few of the relatives of the contracting parties were present. The Tennessean 4 Dec. 1903, Fri. Page 6 CHARLES H. BAILEY Veteran Recorder of Clarksville Took Overdose of Medicine. Special Dispatch to The American. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 3. — Charles H. Bailey, City Recorder of Clarksville since 1884, died at 8:30 o'clock this morning. His death was due to an overdose of one of the coal tar preparations for headache, from which he was a great sufferer. The drug was taken sometime about o'clock last night. It was not until 10:30 o'clock, however, that anything unusual was observed. At that time his wife called in the family. physician, who applied antidotes. At 3 o'clock this morning a reaction had set in and the respiration, circulation and temperature were near-ly normal. The physicians thought him sufficiently recovered to leave him, his son remaining by his bedside to attend him. At 8:11 o’clock this morning it was seen that the heart was rapidly failing. The family physician was hasti-ly summoned. but Mr. Bailey had passed away before his arrival. Mr. Bailey was down town yesterday apparently in his usual health save for the headache of which he complained. He was a nephew of the late Senator Bailey. He was a gallant Confederate soldier. He represented Montgomery County in the lower House in 1896 and 1897. His death causes much regret in a community in which he was so widely known and esteemed. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Odd Fellows, Elks and of Forbes Bivouac, Confederate Veterans. He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter. The former is a daughter of the late B. W. Macrae. a prominent banker, who died here re-cently.

"WindoW into the past” is closed.

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MEMBERSHIP

Editor Sandra J. Stacey sandra.stacey@charter.net

Our sympathies go out to member Tom Pressler on the loss of his sister Elaine. Elaine P. Nicholson, 70, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at St. Thomas West in Nash-ville, TN. Elaine was born on April 24, 1946, in Clarksville, TN to the late Sport Pressler and Helen Moore Pressler. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Wesley officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home and Wednes-day, November 23, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Elaine was a Retired LPN and member of St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Elaine is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ronnie Nicholson; son, Bobby (April) Nicholson; daughter, Ann (Mike) Swaim; brother, Tommy (Margie) Pressler; and six grandchildren, Grace Ann and Adam Miller, Taylor and Chad McMackin, and Logan and Jacob Ni-cholson. Pallbearers will be Grace Ann Miller, Adam Miller, Taylor McMackin, Chad McMackin, Logan Nicholson, and Jacob Nicholson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2201 Old Russellville Pike, Clarksville, TN 37040. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com. Published in The Leaf Chronicle from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2016 -

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Please keep member Linda Long in your prayers as she is now wheel chair bound. We miss her and her smile at the meetings and wish her well.

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For those who are not aware of it, our November guest speaker the talented Jim Long, is Linda Long’s son. If you missed the program it was your loss. Jim is the author of 10 books on Stewart CO TN and has 35 years of research experience. His program on “Jack Hinson using Archive Records to Separate Fact from Fiction” was well worth attending. Jim produced original copies of records from different archives to disapprove some of the myths associated with the famous or infamous (ever how you want to view it) Jack Hin-son.

John W. "Jack" Hinson, "Old Jack" (1807–1874) was a farmer in Stewart CO TN who was also a Confederate sniper against the Union Army. It is said he was neutral at the outbreak of the war but took up arms after two of his sons were executed. Jim showed records dis-proving this theory where Jack signed every available petition he could before then. Jim also showed records that made it questionable that his sons were even dead. Jim’s program as also was well attend-ed.

(Descendants of William P. Jackson Cont. from P. 3.) ¥Mariah Yarbrough daughter of Selina Grace Jackson and Henry Clay Yar-brough was born after 1866 in Montgomery CO and died before 1877 in Montgomery CO. ¥Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lizzie" Yarbrough daughter of Selina Grace Jack-son and Henry Clay Yarbrough was born 25 Feb. 1871 in Montgomery CO and died 22 Apr /1957 at age 86, and was buried in Black Mountain, Bun-

combe CO NC. *Joseph Jackson son of William P. and Mattheny " Theny" Wilson Jackson married again and they had one son: Jonathan "John". His son Jon-athan marr ied Winfred Azelia " Winnie" Sugg 3 Jul. 1856 in Montgom-ery CO .Winfred was born in 1834 in Shiloh, Montgomery CO and died in 1862 in Montgomery CO at age 28. They had three children: Azzalee, Jo-seph Thomas "Bucky," and Samuel "Sam".

Daughter Azzalee Jackson was born in 1857. Azzalee married William T. Schote 27 Oct 1877 in Montgomery CO . William was born about 1850. They had children: Will and Lee. Son Joseph Thomas "Bucky" Jackson was born 3 Sep. 1858 in Palmyra, Montgomery CO TN, and died 17 Apr. 1917 in Palmyra. at age 58, and was buried in SharpTop Jackson Cemetery, Montgomery. Joseph married Flor-ence Olivia Kelly. Florence was born 1 Oct . 1870 in TN, and died 26 Jun .1931 in Palmyra, at age 60, and was buried in SharpTop Jackson Ceme-tery. They had children: Winnie May and Buford Joe Duncan. Joseph’s daughter Winnie May Jackson was born in Apr 1888 in TN and was buried in SharpTop Jackson Cemetery, Montgomery CO . Winnie mar-ried Pleas Alfred Reaves 10 Nov. 1909. Pleas was born about 1879 in TN and was buried in SharpTop Jackson Cemetery;.

Joseph’s son Buford Joe Duncan Jackson was born 14 Mar. 1889 in Mont-gomery CO TN, and died 31 Jul. 1960 in Montgomery CO at age 71, and was buried in SharpTop Jackson Cemetery. Buford married Emma. Emma was born on 14 May 1894 and died on 22 May 1919 at age 25, and was buried in SharpTop Jackson Cemetery. They had daughter: Carrie Estelle.

Daughter Carrie Estelle Jackson was born 27 May 1916 in Montgomery CO and died 28 Dec. 1970 in Clarksville, Montgomery CO at age 54, and was buried in Palmyra United Methodist Church Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. Carrie married Lonnie Howard Da-vidson. Lonnie was born 8 Jan/.1907 in Montgomery CO and died 16 Dec. 1994 in Clarksville, TN at age 87, and was buried in Palmyra United Methodist Church Cemetery, . They had children: James, Charlie, Ivie, John, and Hillard.

Buford marr ied Nellie Ruth Jackson next , daughter of Thomas Andrew "Andy" Jackson and Ida Baggett, on 21 Dec 1922 in Mont-gomery CO. Nellie was born 4 Apr/ 1907 in Clarksville, TN, and died 9 Apr. 1988 in Pal-myra, at age 81, and was buried in SharpTop Jackson Cemetery. They had children: Fred H., Norman Lee "Slick," Beulah Mae, Ethel Lorene, and Buford Duncan "Bill".

There is more information available on this family including pictures. If you are interested, the information can be found at the Montgom-ery County Archives in Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN.

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