|
BIOGRAPHIES OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN "S"
George B. Sale, a prominent merchant and citizen of Munford, Tipton Co., Tenn., is a native of Fayette County born February 15, 1845, and is a son of Rev. Henry W. and Nancy (Owen) Sale. The father was a native of Virginia, born in 1784, and died November 20, 1845. The mother was born in Alabama, in 1800 or 1801, and died in 1867. They were married in 1820. In early life the father immigrated to Alabama, professed religion and joined the Methodist Church, and soon after obtained license to preach; later he moved to Fayette County, and remained in that county until his death. For many years he was a popular and strong local preacher of the Methodist Church, aiding the church in many ways -- drawing freely on his large means to support the interests of his church, beside preaching many soul cheering and strengthening sermons to his congregations. George B. Sale was well educated in youth, and has engaged in the mercantile business most of his life. In the summer of 1863, he entered the Confederate Army, Company B, Seventh Tennessee Regiment of cavalry, and joined Gen Forrest in northern Mississippi, and was with him in all of his engagements up to the battle of Harrisburg, Miss., where he received two wounds, one very severe, and was unfitted for active service again and was sent home on parole just before the surrender. Mr. Sale was forced to use crutches for three years, and has never fully recovered. In 1867 he was clerk in the store of McCloy & Co., at Belmont, Fayette County, and in 1868 bought the firm out, and commenced doing business for himself. November 17, 1869, he married Miss Lolo Wooten, a native of Tipton County and a highly cultured woman. Two sons and four daughters were born to them: Campbell, Wooten, Frank, Lolo May, Georgie R. and Nancie. Since 1881 Mr. Sale has been in the mercantile business at Munford, with his father-in-law, W. H. Wooten. He is a fine business man, upright in all of his dealings and a prominent member of the Methodist Church, contributing liberally to its support. Two or three years after his marriage he gave his attention to farming. Mr. Sale is an ardent Democrat, taking a deep interest in the success of his party, and is held in great esteem in his district.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
Benjamin J. Sanford, farmer and citizen of District 13, of Tipton County, is a son of George and Caroline E. (Jefferson) Sanford, and was born in Kentucky in 1825, being the only child living of three sons and three daughters. The grandfather, Richard Sanford, was a native of Virginia and served as a soldier in the war of independence, and settled at an early day in Sumner County, Tenn., where he died. The father was of Irish ancestry, born in 1793. He received a good common-school and business education and spent a large portion of his time teaching. In 1820 he was married, and soon after moved to Cumberland County, Ky., and then to Mercer County, continuing his farming and teaching, and died in 1832. The mother was born in Maryland, in 1803, and was living in Cumberland County, Ky., when she married. She died in Tipton County, in 1882, having moved to the county in 1838. Our subject was raised and educated at home. He commenced as an employee on a farm, and in 1849 went to Mississippi as an overseer, which he continued until 1865, having at one over 600 slaves under him. In 1865 he went West, but not being pleased returned to Tipton County, and in 1866 purchased his present farm of 275 acres of rich and well improved land six miles southeast of Covington. October 30, 1873, he married Susan M., daughter of Thomas and Smitha Jane Taylor. They had seven children, five living: Benjamin J., Jane Elizabeth, Ann Maria, Susan T. and an infant unnamed. Mrs. Sanford was born in Haywood County, in 1845, and is the sister of Hon. Zack Taylor, member of Congress from this district. The parents were natives of North Carolina. Mr. Sanford is a self-made man. Before the war he was a Whig, but is now a Democrat, and is an active Mason and an Old School Presbyterian.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
Dr. J. I. Sherrod, of Covington, Tenn., was born in Tipton County, January, 1833, and is one of nine children, five living. The parents were Irvine R. and E. R. Sherrod. The father was born in Northampton County, N. C., in 1803, and came to Tipton County in 1832. He was a farmer by occupation and was for many years magistrate. He was also chairman of the county seat and a prominent citizen. He died December, 1865. The mother was a Miss Shelton, born 1808, in Southampton County, Va., and died 1858. Our subject was educated at Jackson (West Tenn.) College, and graduated there in 1852; then entered the office of Dr. A. D. Clement, of Mason, Tenn. and read medicine with him; then entered the Memphis Medical College for a term then went to the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, graduating there in the spring of 1855, and for a year after practiced medicine in Fayette County, when he moved to Covington, and is now one of the oldest physicians in the place. In the spring of 1857 he married Miss L. J., daughter of Judge W. W. and Martha C. Smith. Mrs. Sherrod is a native of Tipton County, born in 1839, and by this marriage twelve children were born, eleven of them now living: Eliza, wife of J. C. Archer, John P., W. A., B. S., Kate, Jennie, Charley, Anna, Edgar, Aubrey and Fred S. Dr. Sherrod has had a large practice and been unusually successful as a physician. He is a Democrat and a member of the Masonic lodge. Dr. and Mrs. Sherrod are members of the Episcopal Church.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
A. J. Sivels, a farmer of the Twelfth District, is a son of Wallace and Jane (Turner) Sivels, and was born in McMinn County, Tenn., in 1835, being one of nine children -- five living. The father was of Irish descent, born in Virginia, in 1800. He was raised and married in that State and settle in McMinn County at an early day. He engaged in farming and died in 1846. Mrs. Sivels was a native of Virginia, and is still living in McMinn County at the advanced age of ninety-two years. Our subject was raised and educated in McMinn County. April, 1861, he entered the Confederate Army in Company G, Third Tennessee Regiment Infantry, and was in the battles of Manassas, Perryville and the siege of Vicksburg, then returned home. May 19, 1872, he married Sarah McMinn and they had one child -- Robert Lee. Mrs. Sivels died February 14, 1874. She was born in Bradley County, Tenn., in 1847. July, 1876, he married Sarah S., daughter of P. S. and Sarah A. Larimore. In 1873 Mr. Sivels moved to Haywood County and two years later to Tipton County, and has since resided in the Twelfth District, farming and rafting timber. He owns 340 acres of land in different tracts in this district, and is pleasantly located in a handsome dwelling at Garland. Mr. Sivels has made his money by his own business capacity and energy, and is one of the most enterprising farmers of his district. In politics he was formerly a Whig, but is now a conservative Democrat. Mrs. Sivels was born in the Twelfth District in 1851, and is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Her parents were both natives of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Sivels are very popular in their neighborhood and are useful citizens.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
John R. Sloan, chancery court clerk of Tipton County, and a native of Tennessee was born in Lincoln County, in 1850, son of S. H. and M. J. (McCalla) Sloan, both natives of South Carolina, the former born in 1822, and the latter in 1826 and died in 1872. The father resided in South Carolina till about 1834, when he came to Tennessee and located in Lincoln County. He is a tiller of the soil and is at present a resident of Shelby County. Our subject received a good academic education in his youth, and came to Tipton County when about twenty-one years of age. Soon after reaching his majority he entered the teacher's profession and taught at Center Academy two years. He was then appointed deputy of the circuit court clerk and at the end of two years was chosen to succeed the retiring clerk, who was elected to the State Legislature. Our subject was re-elected the following election by an overwhelming majority, and filled the office in a capable and efficient manner. At the expiration of this term of office he engaged in the mercantile business and continued in this up to the spring of 1885, when he was appointed to his present office. In 1877 he married Miss Ella Wood, a native of Mississippi, born in 1854, and the daughter of the late Hon. John W. and Maggie (Catlin) Wood. Mrs. Sloan's father was a member of the Mississippi Legislature and a strong Union man. To our subject and wife were born two children, Walker and Ella M. Mr. Sloan is an energetic, industrious man, and is held in high esteem by all his acquaintances. He is an excellent officer, a good citizen and an obliging neighbor. He is a progressive Democrat in politics and a strong advocate of temperance.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
R. W. Smith, citizen and merchant of Covington, Tenn., was born in North Carolina in 1824, and was on of six children, three of whom are living. The parents were John and Obedience Smith, both natives of North Carolina. The father was born about 1796, came to Tennessee in 1826 and located in Tipton County, being one of the first settlers of the county, was a farmer and died in 1863. The mother as a Miss Yarbro, born in 1794, and died in 1863, a few days previous to the death of her husband. They were members of the Old School Baptist Church. Our subject was educated in the county schools, and in 1862 he enlisted in Company J, Seventh Tennessee Cavalry, under Col. W. H. Jackson, who was promoted to the rank of general, and Capt. Stocks taking Jackson's command. Mr. Smith was in the commissary department and remained a year, when he returned to his home. In 1867, he commenced merchandising at Covington, and still continues, being one of the oldest merchants in the place and quite successful in business. Mr. Smith also farms quite extensively, and owns 660 acres of land, 220 acres three miles south of Covington, and 360 four miles southeast of Fulton, and eleven miles northwest of Covington. Mr. Smith is a Democrat. In 1856 he married Miss Minerva J., daughter of William and Fannie McGuire. Mrs. Smith was born in Tipton County in 1830. They have four children: H. A., Ella M., Julia M. and R. C. Mr. Smith is one of the substantial business men of the place.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
Augustus W. Smith, of Tipton County, was born in Davidson County, N. C., November 17, 1824, and is one of the pioneers of Tipton County. His parents were Leonard and Susan (Holmes) Smith, both natives of North Carolina, and of Dutch descent. The father was born in 1784, and died in Tipton County, May 15, 1847. The mother was born October 16, 1788, and died in Tipton County, May 6, 1844. They came to Tipton County in 1830, and settled seven miles southwest of Covington, where the town of Brighton is now located. The father was a most successful farmer, and in politics a Whig. Though not a church member, he was a man of fine moral character, and in sympathy with the Missionary Baptist Church, of which his wife was a devout member. Our subject was the ninth of twelve children, and as soon as he left school, commenced farming. He was but six years of age when his parents moved to the county, and has since made it his home. October 2, 1845, he married Miss Mary E. Yarbro, who was born in Tipton County, September 22, 1829. The have had ten children -- six sons and four daughters -- one son and three daughters are dead. Mr. Smith came into possession of the old homestead in 1847, which consisted of 500 acres, and by his industry and enterprise he has increased this to 745 acres, besides buying other land in various parts of the country, to the amount of 800 acres. Mr. Smith has been in public office ever since he attained his majority; was first elected magistrate of the Seventh District in 1850 and filled this office until 1865. In 1866 he was elected constable, and four years later was elected sheriff of Tipton County by the county court, to fill an unexpired term. In 1872 he was again elected magistrate, and still holds the office, showing that he is trusted and esteemed by his fellow citizens. He is a Democrat, and an influential member of the Methodist Church, as is his wife. Two of the children belong to the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, two to the Cumberland Presbyterian and one to the Missionary Baptist.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
Leroy Smith, farmer and mechanic of Tipton County, was born in Chester County, S. C., September 18, 1838, and is a son of John and Mary (Wiley) Smith, both natives of South Carolina, and both of Irish descent. The father was born in 1801, and died in South Carolina in 1886. The mother was a few years younger, and died when our subject was quite small. The father was a successful farmer, and a consistent member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, contributing liberally to its support, and he was a life-long Democrat. Leroy Smith received a good education in his native State; then moved to Tipton County, and being a mechanic worked at his trade, and soon became an expert machinist. In the spring of 1861 he entered the Confederate Army, in Company C, Ninth Regiment, which made a part of Gen. Cheatham's division, and after serving two years as private in the infantry, was transferred to the engineering department, where he remained until the war closed. He was with the Western army all of the time, and took part in the battles of Shiloh and Corinth, Miss., and was severely wounded at Harrodsburg, Ky., captured and held a prisoner three months, but at Greenville, on the Mississippi River, by a suggestion of Col. Buford, deceived the enemy and made his escape, liberating at the same time another prisoner, Gladney McWright. Mr. Smith then rejoined his old company that was in Middle Tennessee; he was in the retreat from Dalton to Atlanta; he had only one furlough of thirty days from the time he entered until the war closed and surrendered at Charlotte, N. C., and returned to his father's home in South Carolina, in the spring of 1865, and the next winter moved to Tipton. October 6, 1870, he married Flora Sherrill, a native of Tipton County, born in 1851. Mr. Smith is a man of energy and fine executive ability. He is a Democrat, but does not take an active part in politics. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are prominent and devout members of the Presbyterian Church, and are among the most highly esteemed citizens of the county.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
Don H. Smith, sheriff of Tipton County, Tenn., was born in that county April 12, 1858, and is a son of Moses and Frances Smith. His father was born in North Carolina in 1812, and came to Tipton County at an early day. He was a farmer by occupation, and was a magistrate for many years. He was well known and much esteemed by all. He was twice married, his second wife being a Miss Huffman. He died October 16, 1865. Our subject's mother's maiden name was Campbell; she was born in Tipton County, Tenn., in 1827, and is now residing with her son, Don H.. Our subject was educated principally at the schools near home. In 1871 he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Sallie O. Goodman, a native of Tipton County, Tenn., born in 1852, and the daughter of William and F. M. Goodman. To our subject and wife were born four children: Irene, Moses, Percy and Daisy Don. For a few years after marriage Mr. Smith acted as salesman in the mercantile business at Covington. In 1882 he was elected constable of the First District, and at the same time was appointed deputy sheriff, and performed the duties of this office until in August, 1886, when he was elected to his present office. Mr. Smith is an active, energetic man, a good citizen, and an excellent officer. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
S. E. Stephenson, county court clerk of Tipton County, was born in York District, S. C., September 1, 1846, being the youngest of twelve children born to Hamilton and Mary (McCollough) Stephenson, both natives of South Carolina and of Irish descent. The father was a farmer, born in 1794. He moved to Arkansas in 1853, and in 1860 to Tipton County, where he died in 1883. The mother was born in 1805, and died in 1884. Our subject was raised and educated at home, and to a great extent is self educated. In 1866 he married Annie, daughter of Capt. Efford and Bridget Owen, who were old residents of the county. The father held the rank of captain under Gen. Jackson. Mrs. Stephenson was born in Tipton County in February, 1847. They have six children: Mary B., Elizabeth A., William E., Lorinda B., Samuel O. and Elmer Efford. For some time after marriage Mr. Stephenson continued farming and also taught school. December, 1873, he was elected magistrate of the Third District and served until January, 1883, when he was appointed deputy county court clerk, and in 1886 was elected county court clerk. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson belong to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is a man of sterling good qualities, greatly like by all who know him as a man and a citizen.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
W. H. Strange, farmer and miller, is a son of Edmond and Sarah (Smith) Strange, and was born in Tipton County, Tenn., in 1840. He and his sister, Mrs. S. G. Hicks are the only children born to their parents' union. The father and mother were born in North Carolina in 1810 and 1820, and died in 1882 and 1885, respectively. The father came to Tennessee about 1838, locating in Tipton County, Tenn where he was engaged in milling and farming until his death. He was, in early life, engaged in carpentering and manufacturing cotton-gins and threshers. He was a blacksmith and an inventive genius. W. H. Strange, our subject, was educated in Covington under the instruction of Judge Byars. On his twenty-first birthday he joined the Confederate Army, Company B, Seventh Tennessee Cavalry, and was in the service nearly four years. He was surrendered at Gainesville, Ala., in May, 1865, and returned home. In October, 1866, he married Miss S. E., daughter of J. B. and Pheriba Boyd. The them were born six children, four of whom are living: Clarence, Anna B., John B. and Sallie E. After his father's death Mr. Strange assumed control of the mill, which was destroyed by fire in 1884. He owns about 1,000 acres of land, and his home farm consists of over 300 acres, in a high state of cultivation. He was elected magistrate in 1876, and held the office one term of six years to the general satisfaction of the public. He was formerly a Whig, and he and wife are members of the Old School Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Strange was born in Shelby County about 1850.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
B. F. Strange, farmer and resident of the Thirteenth District, is a son of Jesse and Martha G. (Boyd) Strange. He was born on the farm where he now lives, in 1853, and is the only child. The father was of Moravian ancestry, born in Davidson County, N. C., in 1812. He was raised in that State, with few educational advantages. He came to Tipton County in 1838 and a few years later moved to Texas, and upon the breaking out of the Mexican war joined the Texas Rangers, under Col. Jack Hays; served until the war was over, and was disbanded in Texas. In 1849 he returned to Tipton County; was twice married, the first time to a Miss Smith, who died soon after the Mexican war, and in 1851 he married the mother of our subject. He was a farmer and a mechanic, and died in 1878, while on a visit to his native State. The mother was born in Georgia in 1826, and is still living in Tipton County, and October, 1884, she married Isaac E. Clark. B. F. Strange was educated at Tabernacle and at Covington, finishing his studies at Lebanon, Tenn., in 1874. September 1, 1880, he married Willie E., daughter of James and Jane A. Lanier, of Tipton County. She was born in same county in March, 1855; is finely educated, being a graduate of Ward's Seminary in 1875, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mr. Strange continued to reside at the old homestead, owning over 500 acres of land in the Thirteenth District, four miles east of Covington. Although Mr. Strange is still a young man, he is one of the most progressive farmers and influential citizens of the county. In August, 1882, he was elected magistrate and still holds the office. In politics he is a conservative Democrat. His first presidential vote was for S. J. Tilden, in 1876.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887)
Rev. James H. Strong, a well known and poplar minister of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and a resident of Tipton County, is a native of Chester County, S. C., born May 14, 1827, and a son of John and Martha (Strong) Strong, who were both natives of Chester County, S. C. In 1837 they came to Tipton County, and settled ten miles south of Covington, and were among the first settlers. They had four sons, and three daughters that lived to be grown. The Strong family has always been a substantial one, and one of the most interesting ones in the county, well known for their good morals, and Christian traits and have been a remarkably temperate people. The father was a successful farmer, a sound Democrat, and an influential member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church; he died April 14, 1874 and was buried at Salem Church grave-yard. The mother was born in 1795, and was a devout member of her husband's church and a woman who exerted a wide influence for good in the community in which she lived. Rev. James Strong, was the fourth child of a family of eight children, and had good educational advantages. In 1850 he went to Erskine College, South Carolina, where he received his diploma in 1856, then returned home and taught school for two years, and entered the ministry of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church, and was called to take charge of Shiloh Church, Fayette County, Miss., and was pastor of this church for five years, then returned to Tipton County in 1862 and took charge of Salem Church, and for twenty-four years has been pastor of that church. August 14, 1854, he married Miss Hibernia A. Ellis, who was born in Abbeville, S. C., September 18, 1833, and they have had six sons and two daughters; one son and one daughter have died. Mr. Strong is a Democrat but not a party man, supporting first, always, principles and not parties. He has accomplished a great deal of good in his work, and is highly esteemed by the citizens of Tipton County.
Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887) |
