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BIOGRAPHIES OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN "K"
T. J. Kelley, farmer, was born in Shelby County in 1831, and was one of nine children, four of whom are living, born to Joseph and Frances (Isom) Kelley, both natives of South Carolina. The father was born in 1786, came to Tennessee about 1820, and settled in Shelby County, where he was among the first settlers. He was a farmer and cultivated the soil at that place until 1854, when he moved to Arkansas, and there remained until his career ended in 1860. The mother was a few years younger than her husband. She died in 1851. The subject of our sketch was reared at home, and received his education in the schools near home. December 3, 1850, he married Mary McMinn, a native of Lincoln County, born 1833, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McMinn. Her father was born and reared near Charleston, S. C., but soon moved to Lincoln County where he remained some time, and then came to this county. Her mother's maiden name was Patterson, and she was also a native of South Carolina. To our subject and wife were born these interesting children: Dora, wife of I. J. Pike; Cora, wife of A. A. Kelley; Olia, wife of F. Cross; Ophelia, wife of J. R. Kelley, and Missouri, wife of W. G. Harris. In 1861 Mr. Kelley enlisted in Company I, Third Arkansas Cavalry, being a resident of that State at the time the company was called Fifer's Brigade. Mr. Kelley was orderly sergeant , and participated in the battles of Oak Hill, Mo., Iuka and Corinth, Miss., and had the misfortune of losing an arm in the last-named place. In 1863 he located near where now resides. He is a Democrat in politics, a prohibitionist, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
Virginius Kimbrough, citizen and farmer of Tipton County, was born in Shelby County, Tenn., May 31, 1849, and is a son of Albern and Virginia (Smith) Kimbrough. The father was born in North Carolina, August 11, 1812. In early life he moved to Memphis, where he was a merchant for a number of years. He was twice married; first to Miss Virginia Smith, in 1844. She was also a native of North Carolina., and was born about 1820 or 1821. This most excellent lady died October 28, 1849. He then married Miss Mary Reed, a native of Holly Springs, Miss. In 1856 he moved to Arkansas County, Ark., on the Arkansas River, where he farmed successfully. In 1869 he embraced religion, and died a triumphant death on September 11, 1873. Our subject's mother died when he was an infant, and he was raised by his aunt, a sister of his mother, Mrs. Agnes Coward, who gave a mother's tender care to the orphan boy. He secured a good education at Covington, Tenn., then went to Arkansas and took charge of his father's farm for ten years. In 1878 he returned to Tipton County and managed his aunt's farm. She died January 27, 1879, and left all of her property to her nephew, and since her death Mr. Kimbrough has lived at the old Coward homestead, engaged in farming and trading in live stock and land. He now owns property valued at $25,000. April 30, 1874, he married Miss Alleine Washington, daughter of Dr. W. B. Washington, of Somerville, Tenn. They have no children. Mr. Kimbrough is a true Democrat. In August, 1866, he was an unsuccessful candidate before the convention that met to nominate a candidate to represent the county in the Legislature. He is a member of the Episcopal Church, and contributes liberally to its support, and is one of the influential citizens of Tipton County.
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