The McGinnises are well-known local historians in the Grainger County area. Clarence “Johnny” McGinnis, 88, of Morristown, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earley C. and Maude Henry McGinnis; sister, Ruth Farmer; … Continue reading →
The Goodspeed Publishing Company of Nashville and Chicago issued A History of Tennessee from the Earliest Times to the Present, together with a Historical and a Biographical Sketch of … [County names go here] . . during 1886 and 1887. … Continue reading →
Died at his residence near Bean’s Station, in Grainger county, on the 26th of May, Wm F Williams, Esq., in the 47th year of his age. During the last February, he received a stroke of paralysis, under the effects of … Continue reading →
Died on the 5th instant, at his residence in Grainger county, East Tennessee, in the 19th year of his age, William Nance, son of Reuben Nance. Source: Knoxville Register, Wednesday, September 30, 1840 Transcribed by Robert McGinnis and used with … Continue reading →
Departed this life at Austin’s Ferry, Grainger county, Tenn., November 24th, at half past 4 o’clock a.m. in the 41st year of her age, Mrs. Sarah, consort of Rev. Clisbe Austin, after an illness of some weeks. On the day … Continue reading →
Died on the 13th inst., at Jeremiah Jarnagin’s in Grainger County, of fever, Dr. John N M’Anally, of Jefferson County, Tenn., aged 28 years. Much might be said in praise of the virtuous character of this excellent young man. He … Continue reading →
Died on the 20th ult., at his residence, near Bean Station, Grainger county, Thomas Gill, in the 72nd year of his age. The deceased was a native of England, but emigrated to the United States in early life and soon … Continue reading →
Died on the 18th day of January, 1847, of chronic bronchitis, at her father’s house, in Grainger county, Margaret Ellen Shields, eldest daughter of Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Eliza Shields, aged 10 years, two months and 16 days. During an … Continue reading →
Died in Bledsoe county, Tenn., March 11th, 1847, Mrs. Matilda E Acuff, consort of Mr. John H Acuff, in the 25th year of her age. The deceased became a member of the Church when 14 years old and she was … Continue reading →
Died in Grainger county, on the 1st May, Mr. Thos Robinson, in the 59th year of his age. Died in Roane county, on the 27th ult., C C Bowman, of Virginia, late a volunteer in Mexico. Source: Knoxville Register, Wednesday, … Continue reading →
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