Douglas, Crockett, Myers, Richman, Dobbins, Atkeison
DIED, In Sumner county, Ten., Mr. William H. Douglas, aged 45 years. Mrs. Martha Crockett, wife of Mr.
Samuel Crockett, aged 44. Mr. James T. Myers, aged 18. Mr. John S. Richman, aged 25. Mrs. Dobbins an aged and respected
lady. Mrs. Mary Atkeison, wife of Tilman F. Akeison and daughter of Mr. Robt White.
National Banner and Nashville Whig (5 Aug. 1834) - transcribed
by Marla Zwakman
Col. J. R. Barry, former clerk and master of Sumner county, and
one of the best known men in the county, died after an illness of ten days. He was 76 years of age, and was one
of the most entertaining men, possessing a rich store of anecdotes and reminiscences of the early days.
Dickson County Herald, January 7, 1910
DANIEL MENTLOE CARR
Daniel Mentloe Carr was born in Sumner Co., Tennessee June 11, 1829, died Sunday, Oct. 28,
1906 in his 78 year. He was married to Nancy Ann Dobbins of the above named place A.D., October 20, 1853. In the
year 1882 he left his native state and came to Kansas and lived principally in and around Augusta. To this union
was born eleven children five boys and six girls, all of whom survive him but four who departed from this life
after reaching a well matured age. Two, sisters and two brothers survive of the old family tree Mr. N. K. Carr
familiarly known as Aunt Nicy. Brother D.M. Carr was a good man in every since of the word, a deep spiritual man,
converted to Christianity very early in life. He and his wife both united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church
in Tennessee and ever lived a devout consecrated Christian life. Since is death of his beloved companion which
occurred in August 1882 he has made his home among his children. He was a devoted husband and a kind affectionate
father, and a good citizen and a good neighbor and it can be said of him that he fought a good fight and keep the
faith to the finish of his course and that there is laid up for him at the right hand of God a crown of rejoicing.
The Augusta Kansas Gazette November 1, 1906 - contributed by, Marland Boucher
Matilda Malvina Douglas - DIED, In Sumner county, Matilda Malvina, daughter
of I. C. Douglas Esq. in the 7th year of her age.
National Banner and Nashville Whig (11 Sept.
1834) - transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Adelicia & Victoria Franklin
DIED, of inflammatory croup, at Fairview, Sumner co., Tenn., on the 8th inst., Adelicia,
second daughter of Isaac and Adelicia Franklin, aged upwards of four years. And on the 11th instant, Victoria,
their eldest daughter, aged six years and about three months. Their intellectual and moral developments were remarkable
for their age, and none were ever more lovely and promising. The hand of Providence in the sudden removal of the
father and then the children in such quick succession, is truly mysterious. It is, however, consolatory to the
surviving widow and to a large and afflicted family, that he died in the faith, and that his children are now as
the angels in heaven.
The Weekly Nashville Union, (Nashville, TN) Wednesday, June 17, 1846; Issue 2; col E - transcribed
by, Amanda Jowers
Coward, Bernice Odell - Gallatin, TN -- Age
84
February 16, 2002. Son of the late James H. and Sara Virginia Carver Coward. Member of 105th Observation Squadrin,
Past Master of Edgefield Lodge #254, Retired from Quebecor (Baird-Ward) Printing Company, a Member of Gallatin
First United Methodist Church and the Hester Ward Bible Class. Survived by wife, Irene W. Coward (from Newberry
Co., SC) of Gallatin brothers, James Coward of Fairhope, AL and Cecil Coward of Gallatin sister, Lucille Coward
of Nashville. Funeral service 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2002 from Alexander Funeral Home with Rev. Felix Snell
and Rev. Randy Brown officiating. Burial in Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Visitation 2 til 9 p.m., Monday and 10
a.m. til service time on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Gallatin First United Methodist Church. ALEXANDER FUNERAL
HOME, 452-2324
The Tennessean (Nashville, TN) - February 18, 2002 - contributed by, Dena Whitesell
MARY MINICH
A horrible accident occurred at Bransford, two miles north of Bethpage, last Saturday at
the home of Dr. Jones' resulting in the death of little Mary Minich. One of Dr. Jones' boys had been hunting and
put a double-barrel shotgun in a rack above the door. Opening the door, the gun was jarred from its position and
fell to the floor, discharging the gun, the whole load of shot entering little Mary's abdomen, making a hole large
enough for a man's fist. Her father was accidentally killed two years ago from the discharge of a pistol.
Dickson County Herald, March 25, 1910
Captain William H. Mullins, a native of Sumner county, Tennessee, died at Tyler,
Texas, on the 24th ultimo.
Memphis Daily Avalanche (10 Nov. 1868) - transcribed by Marla Zwakman
ROBERT S. PAYNE
Nashville, Dec. 25, 1846. - To the Editor of the Union: Dear Sir: If you will publish the
following obituary of my Cousin Robert S. Payne, who perished in Mexico, you will confer a favor: 'Tis a consumation
Devoatly to be wished.
What can death be? A cruel tyrant, a grim messenger, a monster with iron fangs, it may be so to some - but to the
christian - it is some messenger sent from eternity to release the soul from its earthly prison house - or a river
in whose cold, dark abyss, he may wish away mortality - or it may be, as some have said, the "pale angel of
the last sigh." the perfections of happiness and end of vice. But be death who or what it may, we find in
him a friend. A consam??ation to be wished - yes, longed for, is the putting off this wearysome body, the bursting
forth from our chrysalis of earthliness.
Alas! for Robert, my own dear cousin! - eight half moons have shone upon the mound that covers all that is earthly,
of one I loved full tenderly - and now the cold snows of winter gathers upon his recent grave, and the winds whistle
above the corps unfelt, unheard. Many hours have I listened to the unfolding of his choice thoughts, and while
his learned lips have uttered mysteries, and his dark eyes beemed high intellect. The mind of this young man was
of no common cast. I once thought to see his name enrolled among the intellectual, and to feel, yes, proudly feel
that he was my cousin, sweet cousin! than most too ethical to linger long on earth, - this giant soul disdained
its narrow, frail, though beautiful tenement, and now is -- where? Far beyond the piaions that fettered it here,
and will go on and on increasing still while I, thy cousin, am left here to prone earth's weariness and vanity.
The tender vine rudely torne has withered, and the voice of the bird has died away in the distance, seeking a clearer
sky and a sunnier home. I shall never again look upon his like, and the stricken parents will go sorrowing to the
grave - for the pride of their hearts, and the desire of their eyes is taken from them. Thus we lament death's
doings though unwisely. Death without its sting is a blessing, for what we know not now, we shall know hereafter.
There we have bright sunsets and blue hills; fair landscapes and still, ???? waters - but the brightness of the
sunset is still in ???? horizons - the bounties of the distant hills and landscapes fade as we near them - and
the still, ???? waters prove but, changing mirrors to a changing sky; del????, cold, and radled by the lightest
breeze. There we love with devotion and our love is unreturned - we trust in friendship and our trust is betrayed
- we fix fond hopes on the success of earthly schemes, and we are disappointed; finally, we are ever "reaching
up and on" to still sublimer things. Sometimes we catch a glimpse of what we deem perfection, but it is a
glimpse alone, Clounds intervene and will though time obscure the vision of our intellect, that it shall see nothing
as it is. Why, these eager inspirations after what we have not - those thirstings of the imagination - these vain
graspings of soul for what is beyond its reach? Ther must be - yes, there is something beyond this life which we
have not enjoyed. Death will introduce us to full fruition. Free intercourse with kindred minds, angelic love,
high infinite thoughts, pure joy, perfect peace; and ever increasing knowledge and holiness, is in reserve for
the "pure in heart." When the angel of death shall have raised the veil that shades the spiritual world.
These remarks were brought forth on hearing of the death of my noble cousin, Robert S. Payne, of Sumner county,
Tennessee; belonging to Cheatham's company, 1st Regiment of Tennessee Volunteers. ~ R***** P****
The Weekly Nashville Union, (Nashville, TN) Wednesday, January 06, 1847; col E –
transcribed by Amanda Jowers
BUD ROGAN
Bud Rogan, Tennessee's famous Negro giant, died at Gallatin last week. Rogan was 8 feet 9
inches length and feet (measure) 16 1/2 inches. He was drawn around in a wagon by two goats, his legs being too
slender to support his gigantic body and enormous feet. Rogan was about 36 years old.
The Lexington Progress, September 22, 1905
John H. Smith - DIED. In Sumner County,
at the residence of Colonel H. Bate, of consumption, Mr. John H. Smith.
National Banner and Nashville Whig (31 Mar. 1834) - transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Mrs. Sarah C. Stratton - DIED. In Sumner
Co. Ten. Miss Martha Vinson, Mrs. Sarah C. Stratton, consort of Mr. Edward Stratton.
National Banner and Nashville Whig (19 June 1834) - transcribed by Marla Zwakman
ONA (CARR) VARNER
After a lingering illness of over six months Mrs. Ona Carr Varner died Tuesday afternoon
at her home, 1030 State St. She was born March 22, 1871 near Gallatin, Tennessee, the daughter of Daniel Mentloe
and Nancy "Dobbins" Carr. She came with her parents to Kansas at the age of 11 years and settled in Butler
county where she has spent the remainder of her life. Ona Carr was married to Ed Varner September 23, 1894. They
recently enjoyed their 50th wedding anniversary together. Six children were born of whom three have preceded her
in death. Besides her husband, Edd Varner, she is survived by three chidren, Ralph, Cecil and Velma Dockum and
five, grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs R L Hanes of Shawnee, Oklahoma,Mrs C E Naylor Dundee,
Texas and one brother J A Carr of Frederick, Oklahoma and other relatives. She had been a member of Methodist church
since early childhood. Funeral services are to be held Thursday, 3:00 p m from the Dunsford chapel in Augusta.
Ona Varner's pleasures and interest in Iife were most enjoyed through devotion to her family and home life. In
her passing, another Butler county pioneer has gone from our midst. Beloved by her family, her neighbors and friends,
her parting has caused a loss that cannot be replaced.
The Augusta Kansas Gazette January 17, 1945 - contributed by, Marland Boucher
