Source: Circuit Court Botetourt Co., Va Will Book A, Pg. 148 Written: January 15, 1782 Recorded: February 1782 In the Name of God Amen I Casper Sarver of Botetourt County and province of Virginia Yeoman being very sick and weak of imperfect health of body but of perfect mind and Memory thanks be given unto … Continue reading Will of Casper Sarver, of Botetourt County, Virginia, 15 January 1782
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Arena Jeannette Butler Cole’s Obituary
Unknown newspaper (probably Carroll County Democrat), April 1944. Mrs Jeannettie B. Cole Again the Angel of Death has visited a home and taken one who we all loved. Jeannettie Butler Cole, daughter of William and Jane Butler, was born December 10, 1872–died April 14, 1944, age 71 years, four months, four days. She was married … Continue reading Arena Jeannette Butler Cole’s Obituary
Alexander Harrison’s Obituary
Sumner County, TN, unknown newspaper, November, 1931. Clipping from my grandmother's collection. Alexander Harrison died at his home near Walnut Grove, November 18 at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at Walnut Grove church by Rev. Mr Charles and Rev Mr Parker. Burial was in Walnut Grove cemetery. He had been an … Continue reading Alexander Harrison’s Obituary
Carzy Clifford Cole’s Obituary
Unknown Carroll county newspaper, May, 1969. Midst the beautiful sunshine to us it's a very sad day as we have two relatives now resting in Funeral Homes; both passed away the same day. Our dear cousin, Mr. Clifford Cole of Buena Vista, such a sweet person, a devoted husband, a kind father, and a good … Continue reading Carzy Clifford Cole’s Obituary
Julius Jackson Cole’s Obituary
June 21, 1891 Camden Chronicle Julius Jackson Cole died at his home 1 and 1/2 miles north of Lipe Station last Sunday morning age 89. He was a native of NC and moved to this county 60 years ago and settled at the place at which he died. He was a member of the Primitive … Continue reading Julius Jackson Cole’s Obituary
Alexander T Butler’s Obituary
Carroll County Democrat, June 27 1902 A.T. Butler Dead After a Long Illness and Much Suffering, He Passes Away A.T. Butler died at his home in Huntington last Wednesday afternoon about 6 o'clock. Mr. Butler had been sick with some chronic ailment for a long time, and his death had been expected for several days. … Continue reading Alexander T Butler’s Obituary
Calvin Cole: Reluctant Rebel
For my entire life, I had always heard that my grandmother's people were with the Union in the Civil War. There was good reason to believe it, as Benton and Carroll counties were settled primarily by people from the hills of East Tennessee and western North Carolina. In fact, Union sympathy ran high in both … Continue reading Calvin Cole: Reluctant Rebel
Some Pulaski County Confederates
I received this information which sorts out the military records of the two William Bembrys from Pulaski County, GA from a distant cousin, Jason Bembry. I am sharing it here with his permission. Thanks, Jason! William Bembry, born December 9, 1834, was one of the sons of William Miles Bembry (August 23,1795-April 22, 1839) and grandson … Continue reading Some Pulaski County Confederates
A Long Way to Tennessee 