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Clarke County Alabama
The Clarke County Democrat
May 25, 1871
Died, near Grove Hill, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Alvira CHAPMAN,
Mrs. M. Celia CALHOUN, who was born December 10, 1841, and departed this life
May 6, 1871.
We learn that Alonzo P. WIMBISH, late of this county, was killed in Dayton,
Marengo County, some ten days ago, by a Mr. CHAPMAN. WIMBISH was trying to
kill CHAPMAN at the time.
June 8, 1871
We regret to learn that Mr. Frank BUMPERS, living near Stave Landing, in this
county, was killed a few days since by Mr. SKIPWORTH. Mr. BUMPERS was
driving for deer, and just before entering the road where SKIPWORTH was
standing, stopped, and was shot by the latter, mistaking him for a deer.
June 15, 1871
William COATE, an aged citizen of this county, died on the 7th instant, at
his residence near Clarkesville. He had resided there since about 1811,
passing through the troubles, hardships and inconveniences which the early
settlers had to endure. He arrived here the year before the Creek
Indian War commenced, and like others, during that perilous period, sought
refuge in one of the forts of the county. He was about 89 or 90
years old, and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Mr. Littleberry R. NOBLE, another aged citizen of our county, departed this
life a few weeks ago… He had resided in this county for over half a century,
and was much respected and beloved for his excellent traits of character.
We
suppose he was about 70 years old.
June 29, 1871:
Mr. PETTIGREW, of the vicinity of Eutaw, was killed in that town lately, in
an altercation and difficulty with a Mr. BOGGS and his son of Finch's Ferry.
Captain Sam W. ABLES, an old Tombigbee River steamboatman, died in Mobile last
week of dropsy.
The Marengo Journal, of the 17th instant, says that Mr. Edward BRADLEY was shot
and killed by Mr. Henry TUCKER, near Shiloh, on the morning of the 16th.
It is said the dispute arose about some hogs.
July 13, 1871:
Mrs. Eliza Ann McCASKEY, wife of D.C. McCASKEY, and daughter of Stephen and Mary
BETTIS, was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, October 10, 1809.
Her parents emigrated to Alabama in 1818. She was married to D.C. McCASKEY
on the 14th of February 1828, and died suddenly of apoplexy on the 16th day of
June 1871, in the 62nd year of her age. Our departed sister was the
subject of early religious impressions, and publicly professed her faith in
Christ, by being baptized into the fellowship of Salem Baptist Church, by
Elder George
WILLIAMS, in 1834.
July 27, 1871:
In a difficulty with a Mr. BARLEY, Mr. MARSCHALK, editor of the Marengo Journal,
at Linden, was severely stabbed and lived only a few days. His body was
sent to Port Gibson, Mississippi, the home of his father, for interment.
August 10, 1871
We learn that Mr. Rufus SELLERS was drowned at Sellers Woodyard on the
Tombigbee River, near Wood's Bluff, on last Saturday.
Mrs. Rebecca WOODARD, wife of Captain S.T. WOODARD, of this place, died on
Sunday morning last, after a painful illness of eight or nine days.
August 17, 1871
We regret to learn that Mrs. J.D. GUY, of Coffeeville, while standing at her
table, on Tuesday of last week, in usual health, sunk to the floor and
expired.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Dollie C. POWERS died, on Saturday last, at the
residence of her father, M. EZELL, near Suggsville. Mrs. POWERS was
well-known and highly esteemed.Her funeral was preached on Monday morning by
Rev. J.W. RUSH.
August 24, 1871
Doroliski, daughter of Miel and Maria EZELL, and wife of Rev. R.M. POWERS,
was born on the 29th of August 1843, and died August 13, 1871… Early in life
she enrolled her name upon the books of the M.E. Church…
Julia Ann, wife of David WHITE, died at her residence, five miles west of
Choctaw Corner, on the 11th of August 1871, aged 41 years and 4 days. She
was reared a Methodist, but after her marriage became a Baptist… She
left eight children living, one infant, and five repose in the narrow
house of death by her side
We are pained to learn that Mrs. Seth P. STRINGER, of Jackson, died on Friday
morning last.
We regret to learn that Mr. Pleiades BROWN, an old and highly esteemed citizen
of this county, died at his residence, near Gainestown, on Sunday last, of
typhoid fever.
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