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TAYES, NARCISSA: Mrs. Narcissa Tayes, wife of Will Tayse, died Tuesday. (Overton County) [Date: 2/28/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 17, Page 6]

TAYLOR, AMA T.: Last Sunday at about 5 o'clock p. m. death visited the home of Mathie Taylor and claimed for its victim that most precious jewel of home, "a loving wife, a mother dear," Mrs. Ama T. Taylor. She was born July 1, 1855 and died July 2, 1899. Mrs. Taylor was a good christian woman, having for several years been a true professor of the Christian faith. [Date: 7/6/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 27, Page 1]

TAYLOR, CHESS: Chess Taylor died at his home at Hicks in the 10th civil district, Monday, Oct. 11, at 5 o'clock. He had been very sick for the past week and his death was not unexpected. (Dekalb County) [Date: 10/21/1897, Vol. XI, No. 1, Page 8]

TAYLOR, DOUGLASS: Douglass Taylor died Monday night at the home of his son-in-law, J. L. Dibrell, at Bon Air. Mr. Taylor was quite old and had been in feeble health for some time. He was buried Tuesday. (White County) [Date: 7/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 38, Page 6]

TAYLOR, JOSEPH: Quite a number of citizens of Sparta attended the funeral of Joseph Taylor at Bethlehem Sunday, among them E. J. Argo and family, Wm. Passons' family, Martin Young and wife and J. C. Hodges. (White County) [Date: 12/20/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 8, Page 4]

TAYLOR, MARGIE: Memorial -- Miss Margie Taylor, daughter of H. C. Taylor, died March 22, 1898. Margie was 19 years old, just blooming in womanhood whenour Redeemer called her home. She was a very bright and interesting girl. Ever in her face was a beam of sunshine and those who were in her company were always made cheerful. She had a smile and a pleasant word for all of her friends, old as well as young. Just a year ago she was attending school at the Yeargan Hall where she won the affections of her teacher and school-mates who mourn her departure. But Margie was a Christian and we believe that she has gone to her Savior. She was very patient all through her sickness and before she died she smiled and said she was happy and believed the Lord was with her. Her cheerful face and voice will be missed here, but shall make one of the angels around the throne where all is peace and joy. [Date: 4/7/1898, Vol. XI, No. 25, Page 5]

TAYLOR, MARGIE: J. W. Taylor and daughter, Miss Lucy, were called to witness the death of their near relative, Miss Margie Taylor, last week. [Date: 3/31/1898, Vol. XI, No. 24, Page 1]

TAYLOR, MARGIE: Death of Miss Margie Taylor. The dark winged Angel fo Death visited the home of H. C. Taylor, four miles south-west of Cookeville, last Monday night, and bore away to the realms of light the gentle spirit of his daughter, Margie, a bright and interesting young lady just nineteen years of age. She had suffered patiently many weeks with a lung trouble induced by a severe attack of pneumonia, but it was not throught that the end was so near until just before the summons came. She had lived and active and consecrated member of the C. P. churhc and her peaceful transition was a fitting close to a spotless life cut short in it's Spring time of budding promise. The remains were interred at the Cameron cemetry, in White County, yesterday. [Date: 3/24/1898, Vol. XI, No. 23, Page 5]

TERRY, BURTON: Death has again visited this community and called from Mr. and Mrs. Brownlow Terry their 4-year-old son, little Burton was seriously ill for several days with whooping cough, when on the 6th inst. Congestion of the stomach set up and soon hastened the little fellow off into eternity. Dr. Barton of Royse and Dr. Tisdale of Nevada were both in attendance and did everything possible for him but all in vain. When God calls we must obey. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. (Royse City, Texas) [Date: 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

TERRY, JESS: CHERRY CREEK, Sept. 25. - Jess Terry died yesterday after an illness with typhoid fever. Mr. Terry was one of our best citizens, and most successful farmers. His death will be felt by a host of friends. [Date: 9/30/1897, Vol. X, No. 50, Page 1]

TERRY, MRS. ALVIN: Mrs. Alvin Terry died of consumption last Thursday at her home in the 15th district of this county. [Date: 4/15/1896, Vol. IX, No. 25, Page 3]

TERRY, MRS. VENOY: In Memoriam -- Mrs. Venoy Terry died at her home near Algood, April 9, 1896. For nearly six months her death life had been gradually loosing its hold upon earth and reaching heavenward. In her death her family has sustained a great loss, our church one of its best members. Her patience and sweet submission to God's will through her long illness preached a sermon never to be forgotten by those who attended here. She consistently gave us the blessed assurance that she was going home, she is done with cares and ills of this life, to forever dwell in the sweet home above where there is no more death. Blessed God help the bereaved one to see amid the gloom thy smiling face say, "Thy will be done." We extend our sympathy to the bereaved husband, two little children and relatives. God help them to bear their loss. [Date: 4/22/1896, Vol. IX, No. 27, Page 1]

TERRY, ROWLAND: Rowland Terry Dead. -- Many readers of the PRESS will regret very much to learn of the death of Rowland Terry, which occurred at his home near Granville, Tenn., last Monday, April 10, 1899. Mr. Terry was, we learn, 67 years old last January. He was born near Cookeville and lived in Putnam county until 1873, when he moved to the Granville neighborhood where he has since lived. In 1871 he married Miss Sarah Eller, of Granville, which fact, no doubt, caused him to change his residence. Mr. Terry was a thorough gentleman, and was so held and acknowledged by all who knew him. He was a moral, sober, industrious, christian gentleman; affable and polite to all, at all times and on all occasions. He was a successful, intelligent farmer, and by prudence, energy and strict attention to business accumulated a large estate, possessing one of the finest farms on the Cumberland river east of Nashville. For many years he had been a devout member of the Christian church and was one of its strongest pillars. Withal he was kind-hearted and good to the poor, ready and more than willing to alleviate suffering and distress wherever found. He was interred in the old family cemetery yesterday at Smyrna, four miles north of Cookeville, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. Eld. Lloyd White, of Gallatin, conducted the funeral services in most impressive and eloquent terms. He leaves a loving, devoted wife and thousands of friends to revere his memory to guard and protect his good name for generations to come. [Date: 4/13/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 15, Page 4]

THACKSTON, GEORGE W.: Another prominent citizen in Smith county has passed away in the person of George W. Thackston, of Chestnut Mound. (Smith County) [Date: 3/28/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 21, Page 6]

THOMAS, IDA MAY: In Memoriam -- "The sweetest and dearest! Alas, they will not stay," has been verified in the departure of Miss Ida May Thomas, of Hilham, Tenn. She was the third child of Isaac and Leann Thomas, and was born one and a half miles north Hilham on May 26, 1872, and died after an illness of 11 months and 3 days, at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Owensby, on the same farm where she was born, Feb. 3, 1896, making her stay on earth for the comfort of her relatives and friends the short period of 23 years, 3 months and 7 days. . . . At the age of six years her father moved to the little village of Hilham, where she grew to womanhood. . . . She confessed her faith in Christ at the age of 8 years, under the preaching of McMore, and lived a consistent Christian until her death. . . . She leaves a father, mother, five brothers, four sisters, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. . . . [Date: 2/20/1896, Vol. IX, No. 17, Page 1]

THOMAS, ISAAC: Livingston correspondence: Mr. Isaac Thomas, of Hilham, died last night at the residence of R. L. Mitchell, Jr., of this place. Mr. Thomas was taken ill with congestion of the lungs last week. (Jackson County) [Date: 3/12/1896, Vol. IX, No. 20, Page 1]

THOMPSON, MRS. A. S.: Obituary. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. A. S. Thompson, which occurred at the home of her son, Mr. Jesse Thompson, three miles west of Cookeville, on the 21st inst. Mrs. Thompson had been a consistent member fo the Christian church for nearly sixty years, being 89 yearls old on the day of her death. She was the widow of E. L. Thompson, who died many years. Ago. She was the mother of twelve children. She was an humble Christian, a charitabe neighbor, a good mother and always redy to do her part in all good works. She was buried at the old family graveyard now owned by W. H. Terry. Peace to her memory. [Date: 8/4/1898, Vol. XI, No. 44, Page 5]

THOMPSON, MRS. ROBERT: Mrs. Robert Thompson Dead. -- Mrs. Robert Thompson died at her home near Hudgens last Sunday. She was confined about a week before her death and was in labor six days, when she gave birth to twin, both very large and dead. Her constitution was not strong enough to withstand the terrible ordeal which she underwent. She was a most excellent lady, and her unfortunate death will be mourned by a large number of relatives and friends. [Date: 9/28/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 39, Page 1]

THOMPSON, R. E.: Col. Thompson Dead. -- We regret to learn of the death of Col. R. E. Thompson which occurred at his home in Lebanon last week. Col. Thompson was well and favorably known all over Tennessee. He was a lawyer of ability and a pronounced democrat. His death will be regretted by all who knew him. [Date: 11/25/1897, Vol. XI, No. 6, Page 1]

THOMPSON, WIFE OF WESLEY: Gentry, Feb. 26. -- Wesley Thompson's wife died last Wednesday of consumption. [Date: 3/2/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 9, Page 1]

TIBBS, THURSTON: Since our last issue, in which we chronicled the severe illness of Thurston Tibbs, he has died. The immediate cause was consumption. He was a bright young man and promised a successful life. We deeply sympathize with his sorrowing relatives. [Date: 1/12/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 2, Page 5]

TILLMAN, ---: St. Luke, Tenn., Jan. 27. -- Health here is bad. Mrs. Patsy Jackson, Nameless, died on the 24th of lagrippe, also an old man by the name of Tillman on the 26th. [Date: 2/1/1894, Vol. VII, No. 14, Page 1]

TINSLEY, MARY: Mrs. Mary Tinsley, an aged lady of Hilham, died on the 7th and was buried near her old home n Tinsley bottom on the 8th. (Overton County) [Date: 8/26/1897, Vol. X, No. 45, Page 1]

TRAPP, MRS.: Mrs. Trapp, wife of Dr. Trapp at Algood died yesterday after a short illness. [Date: 1/26/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 4, Page 5]

TRAVIS, IKE: Old man Ike Travis, of Miranda, died last week. He was one of the oldest men in the county. It is stated that he case his first vote for President, for Thos. Jefferson. (Overton County) [Date: 2/21/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 16, Page 2]

TROGDEN, MRS.: Mrs. Trogden, mother Mrs. George H. Morgan and Mrs. Donelson, of this place, died last night at 10 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law, Judge Geo. H. Morgan, after a five days illness with the grip. She had been in poor health for some time when she contracted the fatal disease, and her constitution was not strong enough to withstand its ravages. She was over eighty years old and was a devout member of the Christian Church. During her every day life she emulated the teachings of the meek and lowly Nazarine. [Date: 4/6/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 14, Page 7]

TROGDEN, N. F.: Last Monday morning N. F. Trogden, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marguret Donelson, at this place. Mr. Trogden has been in failing health for some time and on account of his advanced age, being 86 years of age, his death was not a surprise. Mr. Trogden moved to Cookeville from Spencer, where he was an active citizen, having been instrumental in establishing of Buritt College. He was a devout member of the Christian church, and a truly good man. He was the father of Mrs. Donelson, Mrs. Geo. H. Morgan[,] Wiley, Andrew and Arthur Trogden. He leaves an aged wife who is very feeble. He was buried in the cemetery Monday afternoon. [Date: 7/30/1896, Vol. IX, No. 41, Page 5]

TROUSDALE, JULIUS A.: Hon. Julius A. Trousdale Dead. -- Gallatin, Sept. 8. -- The announcement of the death of the Hon. J. A. Trousdale, which occurred last night at 9 o'clock cast a shadow of sorrow and grief over the entire county. Many friends from all parts of the county and a number from adjoining counties came to town on account of his death, and if any man was idolized by those who knew him, he was, and business has been practically suspended all day. He was born on the 20th of August, 1840. He graduated in 1869, was thrice elected to the legislature of the state and was elected speaker of the house by acclamation and without opposition and against his will. He was a prominent candidate for governor before the Democratic convention and held it in a deadlock for five days, and until he withdrew his name in order that peace and harmony in his party should prevail. [Date: 9/14/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 37, Page 1]

TUCKER, R. W.: R. W. Tucker, of Celina, died on Thursday of last week, at the residence of Dr. J. T. McColgan, of Nashville. (Smith County) [Date: 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 7]

TUCKER, WM.: Rev. Wm. Tucker, of Erasmus, died last week of typhoid fever, while in the Tennessee Valley hold a series of meetings. He was a highly respected citizen. (Cumberland County) [Date: 9/19/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 46, Page 1]

TUGGLE, JACOB: Jacob Tuggle, a much respected citizen of Grant, died on the 13th inst., of heart trouble. (DeKalb County) [Date: 2/28/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 17, Page 6]

TURNER, BILLIE: "Uncle" Billie Turner died Monday night at his home near Brush Creek. He was nearly eighty years old and has lived a true christian life and leaves a host of friends and relatives in this community to mourn their loss. (DeKalb County) [Date: 11/15/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page 6]

TURNER, FRANK: Frank Turner died of fever near here last week. (Hilham) [Date: 7/23/1896, Vol. IX, No. 40, Page 1]

TURNER, SON OF THOS.: The second son of Thos. Turner, aged 13 years, died at his father's home on Dry Creek last Friday nigh. (DeKalb County) [Date: 4/18/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 24, Page 6]

TURNER, WM.: Death of Wm. Turner -- Wm. Turner died of consumption at his home six miles west of Sparta on Saturday, Nov. 28, 1896. About two years ago Mr. Turner's health began to fail and since that time his friends have been uneasy as to the outcome of his failing health. Fro the past month or so he has been steadily growing worse until the end came. Mr. Turner was one of the most substantial citizens in White county. He was a good farmer and trader, and leaves considerable property to his family. He was a brave Confederate soldier and has been a strong democrat in politics all his life. He was a man of fine intelligence and broad views and was one of the men who has made this section noted for its strong men. . . . He was born in 1828 and was 68 years of age. He was married to Annie Cope, daughter of Wallace Cope, if the sixth district. Two children survive to comfort the widow. The burial took place Sunday, the remains being laid to rest at the home place. Quite a number of friends and relatives attended. Sparta Expositor [Date: 12/10/1896, Vol. X, No. 8, Page 5]

TURNEY, JOE: Killed in a Well. -- SPARTA, Sept. 4. -- Yesterday afternoon Joe Turney, colored, was walling up a deep well for M. Miller when without warning several tons of earth caved in on him, burying him sixty feet under ground. Heroic efforts were at once put into operation for his rescue. But as dirt kept falling in curbing had to be put in before they could remove the debris, and it was not until today the body could be taken out. Of course the negro was dead. He was found in a stooping posture, just like he was putting a rock on the wall when the avalanche came down on him. (White County) [Date: 9/9/1897, Vol. X, No. 47, Page 1]

TUTTLE, JOHN: John Tuttle, of Westmoreland, Sumner county, died at his home last week, aged 65 years. (Smith County) [Date: 7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 6]