Simpson Co. Obituaries
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submitted by Michael Gann, all from the "Franklin Favorite" unless otherwise noted:
25 Aug 1910 issue
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Mr. Thomas Alexander, of
the Cedar Grove country, died at his home last Friday from the effects of
a paralytic stroke suffered on Wednesday before. He was a good man and
citizen and had long been prominent in his section. Mr. Alexander was one
of the oldest Masons in the county having been a member of the order for
50 years. He was also a devout member of the Shady Grove Baptist church.
Besides his aged wife he is survived by two children,
Mr. Neely Alexander and Miss ---- Alexander. Funeral services
were conducted on Saturday by Rev. J. T. McGlothlin of the Baptist church,
and the burial which followed at the Skeen burying ground was under the
auspices of the Masonic fraternity. AND, 15 Sept 1910. On the 19th day
of August 1910, the active life work of T. J. Alexander terminated. He
rests from his labors, and his works follow him. He was born April 23,
1831, and had entered the 80th year of life when the death summons came.
He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Arabelle Peden. of Franklin,
Ky., January 1, 1856. He and his life companion and helpmate were
permitted to live as one for more than 54 years. To them five children
were born, three of whom, one son and two daughters are living; two
children, one son and one daughter having died in early life. Forty-three
or more years ago he united with the Baptist church at Cedar Grove,
Simpson county, Ky. |
14 Jan 1909 issue
Mr. Archie E. Anglea, of Brackentown, Sumner county, Tenn., died at his home Saturday morning, December 26, 1908. His illness was but only a few days. He was stricken with a severe stroke of paralysis and soon became unconscious. Medical aid was summoned at once, but all was in vain... He was 70 years old... He was the father of Miles Anglea, Franklin, Ky., and Tom Anglea, who still lived with him. He leaves a wife and two sons and a host of relatives who survive him... His body was laid to rest at the Brackentown, Tenn., burying ground, after funeral services at the home. SI D. A.
Bowling Green News - 21 Feb 1907- Laid to Rest in the Lot Where His Tombstone Bearing a Unique Inscription Was Years Ago Erected in Green Lawn Cemetery to Await His Coming - Tuesday's issue of the Bowling Green News contains the following concerning the death of Mr. Henry C. Atkinson - Mr. H. C. Atkinson passed away at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the home of his niece, Mrs. J. K. Hoskins, on West Chestnut street, of spasmodic asthma, of which he had long been a sufferer. Mr. Atkinson has been a guest of his niece for the past two weeks, his wife having only recently arrived from Glasgow and the two had contemplated going to Franklin to reside in a few days. Mr. Atkinson leaves surviving him besides his wife, one brother, Mr. W. B. Atkinson, of this city. He was 64 years of age and had been a useful, energetic and intelligent citizen, having spent the most of last several years of his life in Louisville. The remains will be taken to his old home at Franklin for interment and will be shipped on the noon train tomorrow. Less than a year ago, Rev. J. H. Dashwood received a letter from Mr. Atkinson in which he advised that when death came to him he desired that his remains be met at the Franklin station by the undertaker, who should also bring along a brass band... As evidence of his striking peculiarity, even in matters most sacred to the minds of men, he years ago had his tombstone placed in Green Lawn cemetery and the inscription thereon reads: H. C. Atkinson will occupy space in this lot just as soon as the present contract with nature has been completed. Please keep off the grass. In accordance with the expressed wishes of Mr. Atkinson, his remains were taken in charge by Rev. Dashwood yesterday and laid to rest in Green Lawn cemetery. For many years he was one of the best-known citizens of Franklin. Jovial, kind-hearted and generous, his memory will long linger in the minds of his friends.