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MACE, W. L.: W. L. Mace, formerly a citizen of this county, died at his home in Binghampton, N. Y., June 11th. [Date: 8/26/1897, Vol. X, No. 45, Page 1]

MADDUX, DAUGHTER OF JAMES: Miss Maddux, daughter of James Maddux of Buffalo Valley, died last Friday after a long illness with consumption. She was a most excellent young lady, and it is to be regretted that she should thus be cut off, just budding into womanhood. [Date: 8/8/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 40, Page 5]

MADDUX, INFANT OF BRADLEY: Last Friday Bradley Maddux's baby died. (Pekin) [Date: 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

MADDUX, SILAS: An Old Citizen Gone. -- Jared. May 8 -- Silas Maddux, aged 75 years, dropped dead at his home near this place last Sunday, from heart trouble. He was one of the old residences of this section, and was a good useful citizen. He was the last of the family of his generation. [Date: 5/11/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 19, Page 1]

MADDUX, SON OF MRS. MARY: The six-months-old boy of Mrs. Mary Maddux, of Buffalo Valley, reported to us last week as being better, died last Friday of pneumonia. Mrs. Maddux is the daughter of James McClarin, of Carthage. [Date: 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 2]

MADEWELL, CHILD OF ALECK: A child of Aleck Madewell, who lives three miles east of town, died Monday. [Date: 1/3/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 9, Page 3]

MADEWELL, SON OF BEDFORD: The two year old son of Bedford Madewell died yesterday morning. The little fellow had been sick for some time. (Goffton) [Date: 12/10/1896, Vol. X, No. 8, Page 1]

MALLOY, W. J.: W. J. Malloy, an aged citizen of the 2nd district, died Monday. He lived near River Hill and was about 86 years of age. He was a clever citizen, and leaves a wife but no children. (White County) [Date: 8/8/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 40, Page 1]

MANIER, WIFE OF GREEN: The wife of Green Manier, col., died last Monday. [Date: 3/4/1897, Vol. X, No. 19, Page 5]

MANNING, DAUGHTER OF ROBERT: The little daughter of Robert Manning near New Middleton, died on the 13th inst., and was buried near Holmes' Gap. (Smith County) [Date: 8/1/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 39, Page 10]

MARCHBANKS, AMANDA: Mrs. Amanda Marchbanks, wife of Wm. Marchbanks died at her home in Sparta, on the 11th instant. Mrs. Marchbanks was a sister of Mrs. W. H. Matlock of this place, and daughter of Rev. Braxton Hunter of Dry Valley, in this county. [Date: 4/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 25, Page 5]

MARCHBANKS, AMANDA: Mrs. Amanda Marchbanks, wife of Wm. Marchbanks, died at her home in Sparta, Wednesday, April 11, 1894, at 3 p. m., after a protracted illness. (White County) [Date: 4/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 25, Page 3]

MARCHBANKS, MOLLIE: Last Saturday night near midnight, the hand of the destroying angel was again felt in our community. This time the soul of Mrs. Mollie Marchbanks answered the summons. Her death was caused by a complication of lagrippe and pneumonia. She had only been ill a few days and it was not thought that she was seriously affected; but during the last few hours she sank very rapidly, and nature was forced to succumbed to the dread monster. Her remains were interred Sunday by the side of her husband's at the Marchbanks place, six miles northeast of town. Mrs. Marchbanks was an active member of the Christian church, and was much respected and revered by her many friends, who share the relatives the deep sorrow they have received in her loss. She leaves two children-- a girl and a boy, both in their 'teens, who will miss their widowed mother, their support and guide, more than all else, and who are grief stricken at their sudden loss. [Date: 1/22/1894, Vol. VII, No. 17, Page 5]

MARSHALL, BEN: Ben Marshall died at his home near town Saturday morning after an illness of about five weeks' duration. He was well known in our community and held in much esteem. As a musician he was a genius, and two years ago held the position of music instructor in Mary Sharp College. (White County) [Date: 11/25/1897, Vol. XI, No. 6, Page 1]

MARSHALL, MATTIE: Mrs. Mattie Marshall, wife of W. T. Marshall, of Taylorsville, died on the 15 ult. In the 37th year of her age. (Smith County) [Date: 2/7/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Page 2]

MARTIN, BABY OF MR. & MRS. ET: The year old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Et Martin, died Saturday night after a lingering illness. It was buried Sunday in the cemetery. It was a beautiful child, and the parents are much grieved over their loss. [Date: 8/1/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 39, Page 5]

MARTIN, BUCK: Buck Martin, living near Monroe, died last Wednesday. (Overton County) [Date: 8/26/1897, Vol. X, No. 45, Page 1]

MARTIN, CHRISTINE: We regret very much to announce the death of Christine, the little two-year-old daughter of Dr. J. B. S. Martin, which occurred at his home Wednesday morning. She had been sick for the last ten days, but her death will be a shock to numerous friends of the Doctor and his estimable family, who have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. [Date: 6/16/1898, Vol. XI, No. 35, Page 5]

MARTIN, NANCY: Nancy, wife of A. E. Martin, died on the 23rd ult., after a few days' illness. She left a husband and four children, the youngest only four days old. She joined the Christian Baptist church in youth and lived a consistent Christian until death. She was a loving mother and a devoted wife. (Burton) [Date: 3/19/1896, Vol. IX, No. 21, Page 1]

MARWELL, MRS. JAMES: Mrs. James Marwell died at her mother-in-law's yesterday and was buried today. (Hilham) [Date: 5/16/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 28, Page 7]

MASON, R. W.: R. W. Mason, aged 87, one of the oldest citizens of Weir, Wilson county, died at his home last Friday morning. (Smith County) [Date: 9/12/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 45, Page 1]

MASTERS, ALTO: Alto Masters of Hilham, died of fever Christmas. (Overton County) [Date: 1/9/1896, Vol. IX, No. 11, Page 1]

MATHENY, ALLIE: Miss Allie Matheny, the estimable daughter of Sam Matheny, Esq., who resides three miles west of Cookeville, died last Sunday after a long and distressing illness. The family has the deepest sympathy of the community in this hour of distress. [Date: 2/17/1898, Vol. XI, No. 18, Page 5]

MATHENY, EUGENE: We regret to announce the death of Miss Eugene Matheny, who died of consumption last Sunday at about 10 a. m. [Date: 8/24/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 34, Page 1]

MATTHEWS, MRS. CAB: Mrs. Cab Matthews, who lived near Netherland, died last Monday. She was afflicted with a rising in her head, which broke and discharged through her eyes causing blindness and finally death. Mrs. M., was a daughter of Esq. Robt. Peek. [Date: 10/31/1895, Vol. IX, No. 1, Page 5]

MATTHEWS, NAPOLEAN: Napolean Matthews, of Peyton's creek, near Monoville, died last week of fever, aged 21 years. (Smith County) [Date: 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 2]

MAXWELL, ELIZA: Tribute of Respect. On April 11, 1899, death entered the home of Mr. Robert Allison, near Ditty, Putnam county, and carried off the gentle spirit of his daughter, Mrs. Eliza Maxwell. Eliza was 33 years of age. She was married to Taylor Maxwell in 1890; soon after their marriage they moved to Whitewright, Texas, where they lived and prospered until last year, when Eliza fell victim to that fatal disease -- consumption. Her husband brought her back to her old home where she could have the tender care of loving friends. Eliza was a true christian, . . . [Date: 4/27/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 17, Page 6]

MAXWELL, MRS.: Mrs. Maxwell, daughter of Robt. Allison, died at her home near Ai with consumption Tuesday morning. She had gone to Texas in the hope of having her health restored but came home only to meet her fate. [Date: 4/13/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 15, Page 4]

MAYBERRY, HELEN: Died, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Helen Mayberry, of Flynn's Lick. Also, Leonard Meadows on last Sunday. (Gainesboro) [Date: 7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 7]

MAYNARD, MAG: Mag Maynard killed herself last Monday by eating a bottle of morphine, the cause of her taking her life was a mystery as she did not tell any reason. (Boma) [Date: 4/22/1896, Vol. IX, No. 27, Page 1]

MAYNARD, MR.: Last week, in Cove Hollow, DeKalb county, a man by the name of Presley, son of a Presbyterian minister of that section, shot, perhaps fatally, a Mr. Maynard. The difficulty originated over a dog fight. [Date: 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 2]

MCBRIDE, THOMAS: Thomas McBride, son of Joe McBride who accidentally shot himself week before last, and reported in the PRESS at the time, we are exceedingly pained to report died at the home of his father last Friday. [Date: 5/7/1896, Vol. IX, No. 29, Page 1]

MCBROOM, MRS. FLEM: Mrs. McBroom Dead. -- BLOOMINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Mrs. Flem McBroom, who lived near here, died last Friday. She was the daughter of Jordan Perkins, of Cookeville, and a most estimable lady. [Date: 12/16/1897, Vol. XI, No. 9, Page 1]

MCCARREL, MAUDE: Mrs. T. M. McCarrel Dead. Mrs. Maude McCarrel, wife of T. M. McCarrel, of Charleston, S. C., died last evening at 8 o'clock at the home of her mother Mrs. Pauline Mills at this place. She has been ill some months with lung trouble, and her death was expected at any time. She will be buried this afternoon at Salem cemetery where her father James Mills lies. She leaves two little children. On account of the nearness of the death, to our going to press, we are forced to delay extended notice, which will appear next week. [Date: 7/27/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 30, Page 5]

MCCLELLAN, BAILEY: Bailey McClellan, an old and wel known citizen of Double Springs, fell off his horse last Saturday near that place and died sonn thereafter. It is not known what caused the fall. Some think he was thrown by the horse while others think he had a stroke of paralysis. He never spoke afterwards. [Date: 5/5/1898, Vol. XI, No. 29, Page 5]

MCCLURE, MAGGIE: Last Monday afternoon Miss Maggie McClure, daughter of James McClure, of Silver Point, while burning brush her clothes became ignited and she was so badly burned that she will die. [Date: 2/28/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 17, Page 5]

MCCLURE, MISS: We learn that Miss McClure who was so badly burned died last week. (Boma) [Date: 3/21/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 20, Page 5]

MCCOMIC, RANCY: Rancy McComic a former resident of Dry Valley died at his home on Calf Killer last Tuesday and was buried at Sand Spring's Wednesday. (Goffton) [Date: 2/18/1897, Vol. X, No. 18, Page 1]

MCCULLEY, G. W.: The PRESS has just learned of the death of G. W. McCulley, of Windle, which occurred on the 14th ult., from paralysis. Mr. McCulley was one of the mountain pioneers and a gentleman of high order. He was a constant reader, and possessed a large fund of information. He been a subscriber to the PRESS ever since it was established, and of the weekly American for forty years. [Date: 9/21/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 38, Page 5]

MCCULLEY, MARY: Miss Mary McCulley, daughter of Geo. McCulley, Sr., living 7 miles south of this place was burned to death last week in an epileptic fit. No one was present when she burned. She was found in the fire burned into a crisp. (Overton County) [Date: 2/21/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 16, Page 2]

MCGEE, VINY: Miss Viny McGee, who lived at Bozarth, died last Sunday morning of consumption. She was the wife of Mr. John McGee. She leaves a husband and three little children, besides a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was a sister of Mr. S. F. Anderson, of this place. She had been in very bad health for some time before her death, and suffered much. She was highly respected and loved by all who knew her. (Dekalb County) [Date: 5/7/1896, Vol. IX, No. 29, Page 1]

MCGRADY, MARY: Mrs. Mary McGrady, mother of D. D. McGrady of Gallatin died in Nashville, on the 5th inst., aged 84 years. (Smith County) [Date: 9/20/1894, Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 2]

MCGREGOR, SALLIE ASH: Sallie Ash McGregor. Those who marked the glorious blonde beauty and noted the vivacity of the young girl as she appeared at a brilliant reception last October can scarce realize that to-day she sheeps under a mass of roses and heartease and those who spoke of her lovliness (sic) then little dreamed that this was to be her last gaiety, or that the crisp wite gown which was donned with such happy anticipations on this evening should so soon become her burial robe, the bright laughing eyes so soon be closed and the happy girlish heart be stilled. . . . A few weeks ago she was taken into the Methodist church. Life held all that was alluring for her, youth, beauty and the love of family and friends. Her young ladyhood had been brief but joyous -- who would not wish to live? The transition from health to an incurable illness was most sudden, a severe cold taken the last night in October developed rapidly into consumption, resulting in her death Monday night. . . . The funeral services were conducted at the home of Rev. Wyckliffe Weakley. After the opening song he read the fourteenth chapter of John the favorite chapter of the deceased, the came the song "Some Sweet Day," followed by a beautiful and fitting resume of her life and character by Mr. Weakley. In accordance with the request of Miss Sallie Ashe the members of her club, S. L. P. acted as honorary pallbearers. They were Misses Alice Williamson, Martha Martin, Mary Ewing and Emma Beard, Bessie Weir and Mary Prewitt. They were gowned in white and wore the club colors veiled with crape and directly followed the white flower laden casket. It was a pretty idea, these young ladies were her nearest friends and it seemed most fitting tht they should assist in this last labor of love. They had in the early morning lined her grave with flowers, andafter the casket was lowered they scattered handfuls of flowers on it, when the grave had been filled they arranged the floweres on it. Shomehow the presence of the young girls gathered here in their tender way carrying out the wishes of their friend seemed to take away the heart-heavy gloom of the burial and gave a sweet hopefulness to the ceremoney. Miss Sallie Ashe was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McGregor. Her sweet happy temperment endeared her to many and her death is deeply regretted. [Date: 7/14/1898, Vol. XI, No. 41, Page 5]

MCGREGOR, SALLIE ASHE: Sallie Ashe McGregor Dead. The friends of Miss Sallie Ashe McGregor will regret to learn of her death which occurred at her home in Lebanon, Tuesday morning. During the winter she contracted a deep cold from which she never recovered, and gradually wasted away. The end came oeacefl, she was conscious to the last. Death at all times carries with it a pang of sorrow, but it is especially more so in this instance. She was just entering womanhood with a future full of promises. She posessed a loveliness of character, rare mentality, ocmbined with exceptional personal beauty that is rarely see. She was a member of the M. E. church South, and her good soul returns to the God who gave it, in all that purity with which He created it. Her parents and relatives have the deepest sympathy of a large number of friends in Cookeville. Miss McGregor was a sister of Mrs. Rutledge Smith of this place. [Date: 7/7/1898, Vol. XI, No. 40, Page 7]

MCGUFFY, PETER: SHOT TO DEATH -- Pete McGuffy Shot and Instantly Killed at Ai. -- Walter Tucker and Grant Jones Under Arrest for the Crimes. -- Tucker Had Been Released From Jail Only a Few Hours -- A Full Report Has Not Been Received Up to This Time. -- Last night about 10 o'clock Pete McGuffy was shot and killed near the depot at Mine Lick. Walter Tucker and Grant Jones have been arrested for the crime, and were place in jail this morning. From the information we can get it seems that Walter Tucker, who was only released from jail yesterday, had gone down to Mine Lick and ate supper with McGuffy. Later he was joined by Jones and the two were walking around town. It is said that an eye witness to the affair saw Tucker and Jones nearing the depot, and McGuffy was seated on the platform, when McGuffy called out. "Is that you Grant?" whereupon pistol shots were fired, the balls taking effect McGuffy who ran across the street and fell dead. The Two then left the depot. Sheriff Alcorn was summoned about two o'clock, and Constable Judd left here to arrest the parties. They found them just at daylight near Mine Lick, and when they saw the officers attempted to run, but the officers being mounted, easily overhauled them. A pistol was found on the found alongside of Jones, but none was found on Tucker. It is said that Tucker was seen with a pistol during the afternoon. Both had been drinking heavily, and were under the influence of liquor when brought to Cookeville. Pete McGuffy was well known in Court circles, having been a regular attendant as principal and accessory in many crimes. [Date: 5/4/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 18, Page 1]

MCKINNEY, ED: Ed McKinney Drowned. Gordonsville, July 17. -- Ed McKinney, son of Dr. W. H. McKinney, of Chestnut Mound, was drowned in Caney Fork River, just below Trousdale Ferry, two miles from this place, yesterday afternoon. Young McKinney was a promising young man of 18 years of age. [Date: 7/20/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 29, Page 8]

MCLAUGHLIN, ESTELLA: Obituary. Estella McLaughlin, the infant daughter of F. E. and Monte Estella McLaughlin, was born April 5, 1899, died June 15, 1899, aged two months and 10 days. The funeral was conducted in the homes June 16 by the writer. Brother McLaughlin, of the family you and your little son are left. Love so in this life you will meet your loved ones in glory. J. W. Osment [Date: 6/22/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 25, Page 1]

MCLAUGHLIN, INFANT OF MR. AND MRS.: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin died last Thursday morning. The little one was two years old and had been sick for some time. [Date: 12/8/1898, Vol. XII, No. 10, Page 8]

MCLAUGHLIN, MONTE ESTELLA: Obituary. -- Monte Estella McLaughlin, the wife of Frank E. McLaughlin, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Hutzell, was born in Monroe county, Tennessee, July 25, 1873. Professed faith in Christ in the year 1893, but went back to some extent religiously, and was reclaimed in the year 1898. She was afflicted so she could not attend her church meeting, yet, she would read her bible at home and pray. She "grew in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." A few days before she died, she sent for her pastor to sing and pray with her, and when she was asked by her mother if she had any favorite she said "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take him at His word." These words were a testimony to the fact that charity never faileth. On Sunday morning before she passed away, she called for her bible and began to read and then she said to her mother "I'm coming with Jesus." And with husband, children, mother, brothers, sister and friends standing around her bedside, she passed into the realms of bliss on the 25 day of May at 9:30 p. m. The funeral sermon was delivered in the Methodist Episcopal church in West Cookeville, to a large and attentive audience by J. W. Osment May 30 at 10 a. m. Interment at 11 a. m. . . . [Date: 6/1/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 22, Page 1]

MCLAUGHLIN, MRS. FRANK: Mrs. McLaughlin Dead. Mrs. Frank McLaughlin died at her home in West Side Sunday night from lung trouble. She had been in delicate health for some time. She leaves a little baby two months old. Mrs. McLaughlin was a good christian woman, and will be greatly missed by a host of friends. She was a daughter of Mrs. Hutzell. [Date: 6/1/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 22, Page 1]

MCNELLEY, LIZZIE: Memorial Sketch -- Mrs. Lizzie A. McNelley was born May 17, 1851, and departed this life at her home in Alexandria Tennessee, September 5th 1894, after an illness of nine days. She leaves behind a husband, besides many relatives and friends. Her sister, Mrs. Armistead of Granville, was only notified of her sickness in time to reach her bedside the evening before she died. Deceased was a daughter of the late Pinkney McCarver Esq., . . . She became a member of the Methodist church early in life and died in hope of blessed immortality. Her remains were interred in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, after impressive religious services conducted by Eld. R. Lin Cave. . . . [Date: 10/18/1894, Vol. VII, No. 51, Page 5]

MCNELLY, LIZZIE: Mrs. Lizzie McNelly, wife of George McNelly died at her home in Alexandria the 5th of Sept. [Date: 9/13/1894, Vol. VII, No. 46, Page 5]

MCREYNOLDS, DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM: A daughter of William McReynolds of the 10th district died last Saturday morning at her father's home. [Date: 2/4/1897, Vol. X, No. 16, Page 5]

MEADE, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. R. A.: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Meade died yesterday of convulsions. (Cumberland County) [Date: 9/12/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 45, Page 1]

MEADERS, ISHAM: July 31 -- On last Friday Isham Meaders, on old and respected citizen of this district, passed away; also on the same day old Aunt Sallie Jernigan died. They were both well advanced in years, bordering perhaps on eighty. They were consistent members of the Christian church. They leave behind a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. (Double Springs) [Date: 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 5]

MEADOWS, ISOM: Isom Meadows, a highly respected citizen of the 7th district died at his home on last Friday. He was about 85 years old, and although he lived within five miles of Cookeville he never visited the town but twice in his life. He was an honest upright christian, having been a member of the christian church for about fifty years. He leaves a wife and several children and grandchildren to honor and revere his memory. [Date: 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 5]

MEADOWS, JAMES: James Meadows, who lived near Selby, died last week. [Date: 10/5/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 40, Page 5]

MEADOWS, JIM: Jim Meadows died Friday and was buried Saturday evening. [Date: 10/5/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 40, Page 1]

MEADOWS, LEONARD: Died, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Helen Mayberry, of Flynn's Lick. Also, Leonard Meadows on last Sunday. (Gainesboro) [Date: 7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 7]

MEADOWS, MRS.: We were made sad indeed by the death of Mrs. Meadows of Celina. She was a true christian lady and we deeply sympathize with her three daughters who are made orphans, as their father died a few years ago. May they become better resigned to the calamity which has befallen them. (Hilham) [Date: 4/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 7, Page 25]

MEDLEY, ALMON: Almon Medley, who lived near Burton, died last Thursday. [Date: 5/16/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 28, Page 5]

MEEKS, PLEAS: Last week Pleas Meeks, a prosperous and well known citizen of Chanute, in company with three other men, started to Jamestown on business. The trip proved too long for one day and decided to camp on the road. They built up a fire by a small pine tree where they prepared supper, and then lay down in the wagon. Next morning two of the crowd arose and just as they got the morning meal ready they discovered the tree was in the act of falling. They made an alarm when Meeks and his mate in the wagon started to escape, but as they got to a half bent position the tree fell, lime striking Meeks on the neck. He was not thought to be seriously hurt, but grew worse until the second day when he died. He leaves a wife and one daughter and a host of friends who mourn their loss. (Overton County) [Date: 11/11/1897, Vol. XI, No. 4, Page 8]

MERRITT, B. M.: After a few weeks of painful illness Sheriff B. M. Merritt peacefully breathed his last at his home at the jail Friday night Nov. 5th at 11:05 o'clock surrounded by his family and many sympathizing friends. His death came not unexpected as he had been very ill for the past month and for the past week it has been known that it was impossible for him to recover. (Dekalb County) [Date: 11/18/1897, Vol. XI, No. 5, Page 8]

MILLER, ALLEN: Allen Miller, of Eagle Creek, died last Sunday morning and was buried Monday evening. (Overton County) [Date: 10/24/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Page 8]

MITCHELL, CHARLEY: Charley Mitchell, an old and highly respected citizen, died at his home near Ditty, in this county, last week. [Date: 11/24/1898, Vol. XII, No. 8, Page 5]

MITCHELL, D. L.: Rev. D. L. Mitchell, brother of townsman, T. L. Mitchell, died at Gainesville, Texas, July 30, 1898. He was a former citizen of White county, having been born at River Hill, this county, on January 1, 1847. When about sixteen years of age he enter the Confederate army from this county under Gen. G. G. Dibrell, where he made a good soldier, serviing until the close of the war with his command. (White County) [Date: 8/25/1898, Vol. XI, No. 47, Page 8]

MITCHELL, WILLIAM: William Mitchell died at the home of his half-brother. T. L. Mitchell, in the country, Tuesday morning last, of heart trouble and dropsy, aged about 60 years. (White County) [Date: 6/24/1897, Vol. X, No. 36, Page 1]

MONTGOMERY, CHILD OF DENT: Since my last writing there have been two deaths here. Jim Barnes and Dent Montgomery have each lost a child. We would say to the afflicted parent, weep not for those tender buds, they have gone to bloom in the city of God. (Double Springs) [Date: 4/18/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 24, Page 7]

MONTGOMERY, JACK: Holman Hinds, son-in-law of Dr. Thos. Snodgrass, shot and killed Jack Montgomery at Rockwood May 22. The trouble arose over the settlement of an estate. (White County) [Date: 6/14/1894, Vol. VII, No. 33, Page 2]

MONTGOMERY, MISSIE: Mrs. Montgomery Dead. Double Springs, Dec. 6. -- Mrs. Missie Montgomery died at this place yesterday. Mrs. Montgomery was one of the old landmarks of this county, being near eighty years of age. She was a daughter of the late Jeff Shaw who was a prominent figure in the earlier history of Cookeville. Mrs. M. was a good-hearted lady and will be greatly missed in the community. [Date: 12/8/1898, Vol. XII, No. 10, Page 1]

MONTGOMERY, WIFE AND CHILDREN OF LUKE: A terrific cyclone swept over Sherman Texas and other adjacent territory last Friday, ailing and wounding may people. Luke Montgomery's wife and children, formerly a citizen of Putnam county were all killed. The death roll is appalling and wounded sums up into the hundreds. [Date: 5/21/1896, Vol. IX, No. 31, Page 5]

MOORE, A. P.: A. P. Moore, formerly of White county, died at his home in Bardsville, Ky., March 9. (White County) [Date: 3/28/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 21, Page 6]

MOORE, MARGARET P.: Death of Mrs. Margaret P. Moore. The people of Cookeville and surround country were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Margaret P. Moore, wife of the J. H. Moore, which occurred at her home on Depot street last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Moore had been sorely afflicted for several years, and whle it was generally known that the end with her was not far off, yet her death falls heavily upon an aged husband, a large circle of children, grand children and devoted friends. She was 71 years of age and was one of the first inhabitants of Cookeville after it was located in 1854. She was a noble wife, a devoted, loving mother, a true friend and a devout christian woman. She had been a consistent member of the M. E. Church, South, from girlhood, kind and considerate to the poor and need, full of charity and the christian graces, an humble, devoted follower of the blessed Master, whose pure and immortal soul dwells with the redeemed around the Throne of Him who shed his precious blood that all such might have and enjoy eternal life. The Press joins the saddened home circle in expressions of deepest sorrow. [Date: 10/27/1898, Vol. XII, No. 4, Page 5]

MOORE, MARY ANN: Mrs. Mary Ann Moore died at the home of John Caruthers, one mile east of town Tuesday night. Mrs. Moore was a highly respected christian lady with a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. She was a neice (sic) of the late Diana Gabbert of this place, and was 78 years of age. [Date: 5/2/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 26, Page 5]

MOORE, OLLIE: Shooting at Sparta. Sparta, Tenn., Oct. 15.-- While a number of negro women were quarreling at a festival on Negro Hill last night Thos. Brewington, who was drinking, fired two shots in the airs and three shots into the crowd, one ball passing through the heart of Ollie Moore and two taking the effect in the stomach of Will Young. The Moore girl died almost instantly. Young will probably recover. [Date: 10/19/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 42, Page 8]

MOORE, Z. P.: Mrs. Z. P. Moore, wife of Henry L. Moore, at new Middleton, died last Friday morning, and was buried at the Smith graveyard. She leaves a husband. (Smith County) [Date: 9/24/1896, Vol. IX, No. 49, Page 1]

MORGAN, AUSTIN HAWKINS: Memorial Sketch. Austing Hawkins Morgan was born Oct. 15, 1813, and departed this life at his home, at Marengo, Jackson county, Tenn., May 18, 1898, at 8 o'clock p.m. He had lived on Roaring river, at the place of his demise, for a period of over sixty years. Deceased was the last of the sons of Job Morgan, Esq., of Spring creek, who died several years ago at an advanced age. Of his father's family there were five sons and four daughter who reached the years of maturity. Of the sons Joseph was the oldest. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and after going safely through the battle of New Orleans with Gen. Jackson, died of measles at Natchez, Miss., before reaching home. The others, Lloyd, Carroll, Daniel and Henley, all have passed to their reward. The daughters, Nancy Hampton, Elizabeth Mahaney, Polly Loftis and Sallie Gibbons have all likewise crossed over the river of death save the last named only, who survives at a ripe old age at Grand Prairie, Missouri. The subject of this sketch was first married to Barbara Johnson, of which union five children were born, four of whom are yet living. After his first wife's death he married Amanda F. Maxwell, of Putnam county, who survives him. Of this last marriage ten children were born, seven of whom are still living. Four of his children are residents of Cookeville. He filled several civic positions of trust, among others, Justice of the Peace and Trustee of his county, and one of the Commissioners that laid off Cookeville, being the last surviyor. (sic) As a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian church, none in the bounds of the Sparta Presbytery, wield a wider influence, he having occupied the pulpit for near a half century. He was made a Mason soon after the late war, being a member of Tannhill Lodge, No. 133, and Gainesboro Chapter, No. 86, serving for years as Chaplain of both bodies. Upon his request he secured the establishment of Marengo postoffice, over 40 years ago, and was continuously postmaster there until a a few weeks since when he wrote to the department that he had served the Government in that capacity 42 years and had become to feeble to attend to the office and asked to have his son appointed in his stead, and it was promptly done. A vast concourse attended his funeral at Overton burying ground on the 20th inst. After impressive religious services, conducted by Brothers S. K. Phillips and W. M. Swearengin, ministers of his church, his remains were buried with Masonic rites by Tannahill Lodge, assisted by members of the order from Livingston and Cookeville. In accordance with his request, repeatedly made, the Masonic funeral ceremonies were conducted by his newphew, Past Grand Master, George H. Morgan of Cookeville. By his death the community has lost a man distinguished for good deeds in his day and generation Generous, kind, charitable, and of the highest order of integrity. He was respected by all who knew him. While to fill faithfully his sacred calling was his chief aim in life, he nevertheless took an active interest in public affairs and no man wielded a greater influence than he did in whatever pertained to the welfare of the community, either socially, politically or religiously. With his intellect undimmed by the flight of years, having lived four score and nearly five, attended by his loving wife, all of his living children but one and a large circle of neighbors and friends, his lamp of life went quietly out and his pure spirit was wafted to the eternal home where God and the angels dwell. Among his last audible words was a quotation from a favorite Psalm of David: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou are with me." Having breathed these comforting words of inspiration his soul and body separated and all that is left for his loved ones who linger behind is the bright example of a pious and hole life to direct them to a higher and nobler state of existence. May this sweet benison be accepted by them as a precious heritage and lead them all to walk in his footsteps with the son of righteousness as their guiding star. [Date: 6/2/1895, Vol. XI, No. 33, Page 1]

MORGAN, D. G.: We are grieved to report the death of Dr. D. G. Morgan, of Hillham, Tuesday morning. (Overton County) [Date: 2/18/1897, Vol. X, No. 18, Page 8]

MOTT, MRS. ROBERT: Mrs. Robert Mott died at her home in West Cookeville Monday evening after a week's sickness. She leaves two twin infants about one week old as well as a husband and several other children to mourn her loss, she was a most estimable lady and well thought of by all who knew her. [Date: 5/12/1898, Vol. XI, No. 30, Page 5]

MOYERS, WIFE OF JASPER: Jasper Moyers received news of the death of his wife at the Knoxville hospital for the insane on the night of Jan. 10. She had been an inmate there for several years. (White County) [Date: 1/30/1896, Vol. IX, No. 14, Page 1]

MULLINAX, GALLON: Gallon, the little son of Taylor Mullinax, living on Sycamore Fork, died last Monday night. (Dekalb County) [Date: 1/30/1896, Vol. IX, No. 14, Page 1]

MULLINS, DAVID: We are sorry to announce the death of Uncle David Mullins, at his home near Nettle Carrier, last week. (Overton County) [Date: 2/17/1898, Vol. XI, No. 18, Page 8]

MURDOCK, JAMES: James Murdock, formerly of this county, died at Wm. Pryor's in Clay county, last Thursday. (Overton County) [Date: 6/7/1894, Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 8]

MURPHY, JOHN: John Murphy, who was hurt by his horse falling on him some two or three weeks ago, died of heart failure at his home five miles south of town Monday morning. (Cumberland County) [Date: 8/26/1897, Vol. X, No. 45, Page 1]

MYERS, JOSEPH: Joseph Myers, one of the wealthiest and best known men of the upper Cumberland, died at his home in Carthage, last Thursday. His estate is estimated at $250,000 [Date: 3/16/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 11, Page 5]

MYERS, MINNIE: Miss Minnie Myers, of Livingston, died last week after a brief illness. [Date: 11/14/1895, Vol. IX, No. 3, Page 5]

MYRES, MINNIE: The many friends here of Miss Minnie Myres, of Livingston, will regret to learn of her death which occurred at Quill England's in White county last week. (Jackson County) [Date: 11/28/1895, Vol. IX, No. 5, Page 1]