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B. S. PAPLANUS<\/strong>, a merchant of Petersburg, Tenn., was born in Hungary,
\nEurope, and being left an orphan at an early age, he resolved to make the
\nNew World his home, and accordingly came to the United States in 1871,
\nlanding in New York, but only resided in the metropolis a short time, when
\nhe went to Ohio, and peddled in that State about one year, and then came to
\nTennessee in June, 1872, where he pursued the same vocation until the fall
\nof 1878. In September of the same year he began merchandising in Decatur,
\nAla., but remained in that place but a short time, when he returned to
\nTennessee and located in Petersburg, where he engaged in business. He
\nstarted with a small stock and limited patronage, but has increased his
\nbusiness year by year, and by fair dealing, industry and courtesy he has
\ngained the esteem of the people, and has built up a trade second to none in
\nthe county. He goes to headquarters to buy his goods, and is an energetic
\nbusiness man and shrewd financier, and a valuable addition to the county.
\nHe also deals in corn, wheat and country produce, and in 1885 purchased
\nmore dried fruit than was ever purchased by any merchant in the county,
\nshipping at one time six car-loads.<\/p>\n

Joel PARKS<\/strong> was born near his present residence in 1837, son of William and
\nMary (THURSTON) PARKS. The father was born in North Carolina in 1786, and
\nwas a farmer by occupation. He came to Lincoln County, Tenn., when a young
\nman and purchased 300 acres of land near Fayetteville, where he resided
\nuntil 1850, when he removed one-half mile northwest of Fayetteville, where
\nhe resided until his death in 1863. He was a successful farmer owning over
\n600 acres of land. The mother was born in North Carolina, and died in
\n1840. Of their eleven children, four are living: Elizabeth (widow of Hugh
\nTHOMISON), Martha (Mrs. John ROACH), Catherine (widow of Joseph CASHION),
\nand Joel, our subject, who was educated in the schools of his native
\ncounty. He made his parents’ house his home until the breaking out of the
\nwar, when he enlisted in Company K, Eighth Regiment Tennessee Infantry, and
\nfought at Perryville, Murfreesboro, Resaca, Marietta, Jonesboro, Franklin,
\nNashville, and other engagements of minor note. He was wounded at
\nMurfreesboro by a shell, and was released from active duty about one month.
\nHe returned home in December, 1864, and lived on the old home-place with
\nhis sister, Mrs. CASHION until 1876, when the estate was settled. In
\nOctober, 1878, Mary, daughter of Frank RENEGAR, became his wife. She was
\nborn in Lincoln County in 1850, and has borne her husband one daughter –
\nSarah Elizabeth. In the spring of 1877, he erected a house on his portion
\nof the old homestead, where he moved and has since resided. He is a
\nDemocrat in politics, and cast his first presidential vote for S. J.
\nTilden, in 1876. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity.
\nDate forwarded: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 19:10:53 -0700 (PDT)<\/p>\n

Elisha T. PARKS<\/strong>, farmer, and a native of Lincoln County, was born August 1,
\n1839, son of Benjamin T. PARKS, a native of Lincoln County, born in 1815,
\nand a farmer by occupation. In 1838 he married Martha THOMISON, and
\nlocated where the village of Kelso now stands. After remaining here till
\n1850, he moved to what is now known as the Twenty-first District, and
\nremained there till 1856, when he purchased 520 acres in the Fifth
\nDistrict, where he located and remained till his death, which occurred in
\nFebruary, 1857. The mother was born in Lincoln County in 1816, and died in
\n1880. Our subject received his education in the school of the vicinity,
\nand after the father’s death, assisted his mother on the farm. At the
\nbreaking out of the war he enlisted in what as first Company H, afterward
\nCompany K, Eighth Tennessee, of Mulberry Riflemen. He was wounded at the
\nbattle of Murfreesboro, and returned home in December, 1862, where he
\nremained till July, 1863. He then joined the army in Georgia, and served
\nthrough the Georgia campaign. He was captured at Petersburg, and taken to
\nNashville and finally to Columbus, Ohio, where he was held for about five
\nmonths. November, 1865, he married Mary Ann ALEXANDER (daughter of Col. L.
\nS. and Mary ALEXANDER), and this union resulted in the birth of four
\nchildren: Benjamin N., S. O., Ernest and Cora A. Directly after marriage
\nMr. PARKS located on the old home-place where he still continues to reside.
\nHe has 100 acres of excellent land, all well cultivated, and is living in
\none of the oldest houses in the vicinity. It was built eighty years ago.
\nIn 1882 he was elected magistrate and filled the office to the entire
\nsatisfaction of the public. In politics he is a life-long Democrat, and he
\nis also a Mason. Mrs. PARKS is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
\nDate forwarded: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 06:02:33 -0700 (PDT)<\/p>\n

W. E. PATRICK<\/strong>, a worthy and well-to-do farmer of the 21st District, was
\nborn near his present residence in 1832, and was the eldest of six children
\nof John and Mary PATRICK, who were born in Lincoln County, where they
\nalways lived with the exception of about nine years spent in Alabama. Our
\nsubject attended the schools near his home and assisted his parents on the
\nfarm. In 1855, he was married to Margaret GEORGE, who was born in Lincoln
\nCounty in 1832. Seven children were born to their union, named James B.,
\nA. J., G. F., T. L., P. F., H. C. and Fannie B. In 1876 he purchased a
\nfarm of 160 acres of good and well cultivated land in the Twenty-First
\nDistrict, where he has since resided. He has been fairly successful in his
\nbusiness enterprises and gives his aid to all worthy enterprises. Mr.
\nPATRICK is a Democrat in his political views, and he and wife are members
\nof the Methodist Episcopal Church South.<\/p>\n

Mrs. E. R. PATTERSON<\/strong> is a daughter of James and Rebecca CHEATHAM, and is
\none of the two surviving members of their family of four children. She was
\nborn in Lincoln County, Tenn., in 1819, and her parents were born in
\nVirginia, and came to Tennessee at a very early date. The subject of our
\nsketch was reared at home, and in 1844 was married to D. S. PATTERSON, who
\nwas born in Sumner County about 1821, and came to Lincoln County when a
\nboy. He owned about 800 acres of land at the time of his death, which
\noccurred April 4, 1862. Their family consisted of eight children: Maria
\nS. (Mrs. Dr. H. L. PATTERSON), James S. (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased),
\nDr. William A. (deceased), Davidson H., who conducts the home-place,
\nCornelia R. (Mrs. W. B. STEVENSON), Belle V. (Mrs. W. S. PATTERSON*),and
\nEmma J. (Mrs. J. E. REEVES). They were all given good educations and two
\nof them were graduates of colleges. Davidson H. and his brother are
\nwell-to-do in worldly goods. His early education was obtained in the
\ncommon schools, which he completed at Bethany College.<\/p>\n

James H. PATTERSON<\/strong> is one of eight children, and was born in Tennessee July
\n9, 1832, son of William and Rachel (CLENDENING) PATTERSON, and of Irish
\ndescent. William was born in North Carolina and came to Tennessee, where
\nhe married Miss CLENDENING, who was born in 1790 and died August 8, 1877.
\nJames H.’s early education was obtained in the schools near home and at
\nBriar Patch Spring schools. He owns 485 acres of land near Blanche, and in
\n1880 sold 300 acres. Besides this he owns 500 acres in different tracts.
\nMr. PATTERSON is a man noted for his charity, and is esteemed and respected
\nby all. Of his father’s eight children only three are living: J. C., who
\nis a farmer in Giles County; and our subject and his sister Violet, who
\nkeeps house for him. November 7, 1861, he enlisted in Capt. Rhodes’
\ncompany – Company G, Forty-fourth Tennessee Infantry – and was made first
\nlieutenant, and was promoted to the rank of captain. He was discharged in
\n1862, on account of ill health, and returned home. J. H. PATTERSON
\n(deceased), an uncle of our subject, will be remembered by many of the old
\nresidents of Sumner County, as he was widely known. Dr. John PATTERSON,
\nhis son, is one of the leading physicians of Murfreesboro.<\/p>\n

W. S. PATTERSON<\/strong> is a son of L. M. and L. P. PATTERSON, who were born in
\n1834. The father served in the late war in Company G, Forty-fourth
\nTennessee Infantry, as lieutenant, and was killed at the bloody battle of
\nShiloh. The mother is residing with her children. The rudiments of our
\nsubject’s education was obtained in the common schools near his early home.
\nHe afterward completed his education at Blanche Academy, which was under
\nthe management of J. A. Holland. W S. was born June 21, 1859, and in 1881
\nwas united in marriage to Belle V., daughter of D. S. and E. R. PATTERSON.*
\nShe was born in Lincoln County, in 1859, and has borne her husband two
\nchildren: Alma V. and L. E. Mr. PATTERSON has resided on the old home
\nplace since his marriage, and owns 305 acres of valuable land; he is an
\nindustrious farmer, and fully deserves his good fortune. He gives his
\nsupport to the Democratic party.<\/p>\n

Lewis PEACH<\/strong>, marble and stone cutter, of Fayetteville, was born in 1836 in
\nDavidson County, Tenn., and is the son of William and Susan PEACH. The
\nfather was born in 1809 in Williamson County, Tenn., and was a
\nmarble-cutter by trade. His father, Jonathan PEACH, was a native of South
\nCarolina, born in 1783. He was one of the pioneers of Williamson County,
\nassisting in forming one of the first settlements. William lived in his
\nnative county at the time of his marriage, and soon afterward moved to
\nDavidson County. About 1842 he moved to Nashville, where he resided and
\nworked at his trade. He assisted in cutting the stone for the State
\ncapitol, and since the conflict has been living a retired life with his son
\nLewis. The mother was born in 1813 in Williamson County, Tenn., and died
\nin 1865. They had nine children, five of whom are living. Our subject
\nreceived his education in Nashville, and at the youthful age of thirteen
\nbegan learning the marble and stone-cutter’s trade, under the direction of
\nhis father. This he has since continued with the exception of four years
\nduring the Rebellion. In 1862 he enlisted in Company C, Eighth Regiment of
\nTennessee Infantry, and took part in some of the principal battles. Owing
\nto the weakness of his eyesight he was placed on detached duty. In
\nDecember, 1864, he returned home and re-opened business at Petersburg,
\nTenn. In 1873 he came to Fayetteville, where he has since resided. July,
\n1871, he wedded Susie J. SHEFFIELD, a native of Bedford County, born in
\n1844, and the daughter of James W. SHEFFIELD. Mr. PEACH has devoted his
\nentire time and attention to the marble and stone-cutting business, and has
\nproved to be a skilled workman and artist. He turns out fine specimens of
\nart, his work giving almost universal satisfaction. He has the only
\ntombstone and marble business in Lincoln County. Mr. PEACH is very
\nconservative in politics, voting for principles and not for party. He is a
\nMason, and his wife is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.<\/p>\n

R. PETTEY,<\/strong> proprietor of the leading hotel in Fayetteville, was born
\nJanuary 8, 1829, in north Alabama, son of Dr. John W. and Annie (HARRIS)
\nPETTEY. The father was a North Carolinian, born in Wilkes County, February
\n28, 1791, and a physician in his neighborhood of considerable note. He was
\nalso a farmer, and about 1825 he left North Carolina and immigrated to
\nMadison Co. Ala. where he purchased 160 acres. Previous to his death,
\nwhich occurred September 23, 1876, he was the possessor of 360 acres. The
\nmother was born January 18, 1798, in North Carolina, and reared to maturity
\na family of thirteen children, seven of whom are now living. She died
\nJune 13, 1869. Our subject received a limited education in the country
\nschools, and remained with his parents until he was about twenty-one years
\nof age. In the fall of 1849 he left the parental roof and immigrated to
\nLincoln County where he lived with his brother W. W. as a clerk. In 1855
\nhe came to Fayetteville, where he has since resided, and in 1858 he and his
\nbrother W. W. established a dry-goods store on their own responsibility,
\nthe firm being known as W W. and R. Pettey. They continued in business
\nuntil the civil war, when our subject enlisted in the Confederate service
\nin Company G, First Tennessee Regiment, under Col. P. Turney. He was
\nwounded at the battle of Seven Pines, the ball passing through his right
\nlung and through the entire body. He did not recover sufficiently to
\nre-enter the field. In 1867 he resumed his clerkship, working in various
\nkinds of merchandise establishments. October 29, 1869, he wedded Margaret
\nC. NORRIS, a native of Alabama, born November 26, 1841, and the daughter of
\nDr. George D. and Martha W. (RAGSDALE) NORRIS. The result of our subject’s
\nmarriage was the birth of four children: Gertrude, Annie C., Burton, and
\nMabel. In 1873 Mr. PETTEY and his brother W. W. established a book or
\nstationery store, and in the following year W. W. became proprietor of a
\nhotel. In 1876 our subject sold his interest in the store and bought his
\nbrother’s interest in the hotel, and from that time to the present has been
\nengaged in that business. Mr. PETTEY is a courteous and obliging
\ngentleman, and is quite popular among the traveling public as a first-class
\nhotel proprietor. Mrs. PETTEY as a land lady is pleasant and entertaining.
\nIn politics Mr. PETTEY is a stanch Democrat. He and wife are members of
\nthe Cumberland Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n

Squire PICKLE,<\/strong> of Lincoln County, Tenn., was born in Bedford County January
\n27, 1815. His parents, Henry and Rachel (NEALY) PICKLE, were born and
\nmarried in North Carolina. They came to Bedford County, Tenn., soon after,
\nand there spent the remainder of their lives. Our subject attended the
\nneighboring schools during the fall and winter, and after attaining his
\nmajority became the architect of his own fortunes. After his marriage to
\nMartha HARRIS, which occurred in 1840, he purchased 120 acres of land in
\nBedford County, but four years later disposed of this land and came to
\nLincoln County, where he now owns 188 acres of good land. Mrs. PICKLE died
\nin 1860, having borne one daughter, now deceased. In 1861 Mr. PICKLE
\nmarried Mrs. Harriet SCOTT. Our subject and his wife are well-to-do in
\nworldly goods, as well as in the respect and esteem of their neighbors and
\nfriends. He is a Democrat, and is ever ready to support worthy
\nenterprises. On his farm is a well seventy feet deep which was bored in
\n1883, the water having excellent mineral ingredients and possessing
\nsuperior medicinal qualities. It was analyzed with the following results:
\nSaline sulphur, chloride of sodium, sulphate of sodium, carbonate of
\nsodium, chloride of magnesium, sulphate of magnesium, carbonate of
\nmagnesium, sulphate of calcium, carbonate of calcium, also traces of
\nphosphates, iodine and bromine.<\/p>\n

John PIGG<\/strong> is one of nine children and the son of Edmund and Rebecca PIGG,
\nwho were born in Virginia and North Carolina in 1803 and 1808, and died in
\n1884 and 1874, respectively. Our subject was born June 9, 1847, and spent
\nhis early days on his father’s farm. In 1876 he was married to Ida DYER,
\nwho was born in Lincoln County in 1857, and is a daughter of J. W. and
\nNarcissa DYER. Mr. and Mrs. PIGG have three children: James E., Rebecca
\nand Ida M. Mr. PIGG resided with his parents until twenty-eight years of
\nage, but after his twenty-first birthday began doing for himself. He was
\nin partnership with his father and brother, Claybone, in the farming
\ninterests eight years, and then worked on the home-farm four years longer.
\nHe now owns a farm of 450 acres, on which he resides, besides 200 acres in
\nanother tract; and, in connection with his brother, Joseph, owns 1,000
\nacres in Lawrence County. He is an energetic and honest business man and
\nas such as the respect of all. He raises, buys and ships a large amount of
\nstock, and in politics he is a Democrat. He is a member of the Masonic
\nfraternity.<\/p>\n

Isaac S. PORTER,<\/strong> a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (CASEY) PORTER, was born
\nin Lincoln County, Tenn., in 1817. He was reared principally by his
\nmother, as his father died when he was about ten years of age. He attended
\nthe neighboring schools, and in 1838 married Emeline, daughter of George W.
\nand Ann DENNIS, by whom he had twelve children, ten of whom are living:
\nGeorge W. D., Benjamin F. P. (deceased), David S., Isaac H. M., Robert M.,
\nLawrence L. T., Elizabeth C., Eliza C., Helen L., Jane F. and Julia F. Mr.
\nPORTER owns 235 acres of valuable and well improved land. His two sons
\nGeorge and Benjamin were in the late war and participated in many of its
\nprincipal battles, the latter being killed at Resaca, Ga., May 15,1864.
\nMrs. PORTER was born in Tennessee in 1816, and her father and mother in
\nNorth Carolina in 1791, and 1789, respectively. Mr. PORTER was a Whig, but
\nsince the war has been a Democrat. His father was born in Boston, Mass.,
\nin 1763, and in 1804 married the mother, who was born in Virginia in 1778,
\nand they together came to Tennessee in 1809. The father died in Lincoln
\nCounty in 1828. The mother died in Texas in 1857.<\/p>\n

J. C. REED,<\/strong> an enterprising citizen of the Fourteenth District, was born in
\nWilliamson County, Tenn., in 1820, son of J. C. and Agnes REED. The father
\nwas born in North Carolina about 1785, and immigrated to Williamson County,
\nTenn., with his parents when but thirteen years of age. He was a tiller of
\nthe soil, and died in 1848. He was one of the minute men in the Seminole
\nwar under Gen. Jackson. The mother of our subject was born in Pennsylvania
\nabout 1790, and was of Irish origin. She died in 1828. Our subject was
\nreared on the farm and attended school until he was large enough to assist
\non the farm. In 1847 he wedded Louisa, daughter of Jesse and Eliza FEE.
\nMrs. REED was born in Lincoln County in 1833, and by her union with Mr.
\nREED became the mother of eight children: Eliza A., John M., Sarah E., J.
\nL., S. W., M. A., Martha and H. C. After marriage our subject lived on the
\nhome place for thirteen years, after which he began for himself with but
\nlittle means. He is now a well-to-do farmer, owning about 750 acres of
\nfair land. He is a Democrat, and his first presidential vote was for James
\nK. Polk. Mrs. REED is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her
\nfather, Jesse FEE, was born in North Carolina in 1805. He was a farmer by
\noccupation, and died very suddenly May 22, 1867, from what was thought to
\nbe heart disease.<\/p>\n

R. C. RIVES<\/strong>, saddler, of Petersburg, was born in Marshall County March 12,
\n1838. His father, Green RIVES, was of English descent, born in Virginia in
\n1773, and came to Tennessee in 1830. He was a schoolmate and personal
\nfriend of Winfield SCOTT, and was married three times. Our subject is the
\nson of his wife Susan (WOODARD) RIVES, who was born in Virginia in 1810.
\nShe died in 1850, as did her husband. Our subject was reared on a farm and
\nMarch 12, 1862, married Rebecca J. GILLIAN, who was born in Alabama April
\n2, 1839. To them were born twelve children, these five now living: Anna,
\nMary C., Sarah, Lutha G. and Bertie. After his father’s death our subject
\nresided with his brother twelve months, and then learned the saddler’s
\ntrade. After some time he and his brother B. W. became partners in
\nbusiness, continuing until the war, when he enlisted in Company C, Eighth
\nTennessee Infantry, but after a short time was discharged on account of ill
\nhealth. After the war he again opened a shop at Petersburg, where he has
\nsince resided, with the exception of four years, when he had a shop at
\nBelfast, and spent one year at Lewisburg. Since December, 1885, he and O.
\nS. CHRISTOPHER have been partners in business, and keep the largest stock
\nin the county. Mr. RIVES is conservative in politics, but of late years
\nhas voted the Democratic ticket. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, and
\nhe and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n

John ROACH<\/strong>, an old and well respected citizen of Lincoln County, and a
\nnative of Warren County, Tenn., was born December 28, 1823. His father,
\nJames ROACH, was a native of Ireland, born in 1788, and followed
\nagricultural pursuits for a livelihood, in connection with all kinds of
\nmechanical work. When about nineteen years of age he left Ireland and came
\nto the United States, landing at Savannah, Ga., where he lived at the time
\nof his marriage, which occurred about 1805. In 1828 he came to Lincoln
\nCounty, where he died in 1831. He was one of the early settlers of Warren
\nCounty. The mother of our subject, Elizabeth (IVY) ROACH, was born near
\nSavannah, Ga., in 1789. Her father was of English and her mother of Scotch
\nextraction. She was the mother of fifteen children, ten of whom lived to
\nbe grown, and five are living now, viz.: Ellen, Susan J., Martha, William
\nD. and John. Our subject was reared without a father’s care or guidance or
\na mother’s tender love and training. After the death of his parents there
\nwere five children left, all of whom were bound out. John was bound out
\ntill he was twenty-one years of age, and was to receive for his services a
\nhorse, saddle and bridle, valued at $125; a suit of clothes, worth $35; and
\ntwelve months’ schooling. He was married a short time before his time was
\nout, and received his horse and saddle. His wife was Martha D. PARKS,
\ndaughter of William PARKS, his guardian. Mrs. ROACH was born in Lincoln
\nCounty June 13, 1825, and by her marriage became the mother of six
\nchildren: Benjamin T., William A., Clayborn M., Mary E. (wife of Madison
\nLUNA), Othena (wife of William A. E. PITTS), and Martha E. (wife of William
\nR. CASHION). Between the years 1845 and 1856 he became the possessor of
\n280 acres of land in the Eleventh District, where he remained until July,
\n1866, when he disposed of his real estate and, October 4, bought 180 acres
\nin the Seventh District, where he now resides. October, 1861, he enlisted
\nin Company C, Thirty-second Regiment Tennessee Infantry, and was elected
\nfirst lieutenant. He fought in the battle of Fort Donelson, in which
\naction he received a wound in the throat and arm, and was disabled from
\nduty for the remainder of the year. After recovering from the wound he was
\ntaken with the fevers, and was never able to return to duty. He has been a
\nlife-long Democrat, and his first vote was cast for James K. Polk. In 1852
\nhe was elected magistrate of his district, and for nine years filled that
\noffice. He is a Mason, and he and wife are members of the Primitive
\nBaptist Church.<\/p>\n

Ivison T RODES<\/strong>, station agent at Fayetteville, Tenn., for the Fayetteville
\nBranch of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad, and the
\nFayetteville Branch of the Duck River Valley Railroad, is the son of Thomas
\nJ. and Mildred Martin (DICKERSON) RODES, both in Virginia in 1807 and 1811,
\nrespectively. They came to Tennessee in 1837, and the father died in
\nCoffee County in 1864. After his death Mrs. RODES married Ira KINNAUGHAN,
\nand in 1885 she, too, passed away. Our subject was born January 19, 1838,
\nand received an academical education in Coffee and Warren Counties. He
\nresided with his parents until twenty-five years of age. October 16, 1860,
\nhe and Emma MILLER were united in marriage. Mrs. RODES is a daughter of
\nPeter MILLER, and was born in October, 1838. The following are the names
\nof their children: Thomas M., James E., both railroad contractors; Mary
\nM.; William C., telegraph operator at Fayetteville; Arthur S., who assists
\nhis father; Ivison T., Jr.; and Henry Ernest. Mr. RODES’ early life was
\nspent in farming, and in the fall of 1863 he enlisted in Company H,
\nEleventh Tennessee Cavalry, and in 1864 was appointed lieutenant of Company
\nA, Twenty-eighth Regiment, and served until the close of the war. He was
\nat Murfreesboro and in numerous minor engagements, returning home in May,
\n1865, and soon after began his career on the railroad as conductor, express
\nagent and mail agent on the McMinnville Branch for three years. In
\nOctober, 1873, he came to Fayetteville, and for two years was conductor on
\nthe branch from Decherd to Fayetteville, and was then given his present
\nposition. During his long career on and in the service of the road he has
\never proved upright, straight-forward and courteous. He is a Democrat, a
\nMason, a member of the K. of H., a Good Templar, and himself and family are
\nmembers of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mr. RODES lost his wife
\nin 1880, and March 24, 1882, he wedded Florida LASATER, of Manchester,
\nTenn.<\/p>\n

W. M. ROSBOROUGH<\/strong>‘s father was born on the Atlantic Ocean in 1777, while his
\nparents were on their way to the United States from Belfast, Ireland. They
\nlocated in South Carolina, and there our subject’s father and mother were
\nmarried. The father died in 1845 and the mother in 1877. W. M. ROSBOROUGH
\nwas born in Lincoln County, Tenn., June 13, 1827, and after his father’s
\ndeath, he took care of his mother until her death. His father was a large
\nland owner, and at his mother’s death he inherited her dower, and now owns
\n230 acres of good land. He was married to Harriet THOMAS in 1876. She was
\nborn in Lincoln County in 1831. Our subject is an excellent neighbor and
\ncitizen, and is a conservative Democrat in politics, and although he served
\nin the Confederate Army, was opposed to the principles of secession. He
\nserved in Company C, Eighth Tennessee Infantry. He was wounded four times
\nat Murfreesboro and was compelled to abandon service two years. He then
\nrejoined, and was at Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Jonesboro,
\nFranklin, Nashville and others. He returned home in 1865. Mr. ROSBOROUGH
\nis an Odd Fellow, and he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n

J. H. RUSSELL<\/strong>, proprietor of a hotel in Petersburg, is a native of Marshall
\nCounty, born March 18, 1842, one of ten children of John M. and Ella J.
\n(RADFORD) RUSSELL. The father was a Georgian by birth, born in 1805, a
\nfarmer and extensive tobacco grower. He located in Marshall County, Tenn.,
\nin 1835, and there remained until his death in 1862. The mother was born
\nin the same neighborhood as her husband, in 1807, and died in 1866. Our
\nsubject attended New Hope Academy and resided under the paternal roof until
\n1861, when he entered the army, joining Company A, Eighth Tennessee
\nInfantry, and took part in the battles of Murfreesboro, Shiloh, Winchester,
\nHuntsville, and several smaller engagements. He served three years, was
\nwounded seven times, but lost little or no time from active field duties.
\nHe returned home in January, 1864, and began farming, and remained in this
\nbusiness about four years. February 11, 1864, he married Mary J. WATERS,
\nwho was born in Marshall County, in 1845, and bore her husband five
\nchildren: George H., Fannie E., W. T., Susan B., and Myrtle. About 1868
\nMr. RUSSELL removed to Petersburg, and has since kept hotel. He keeps a
\nfirst-class house and is obliging and hospitable in the treatment of his
\nguests. He is a Democrat and a member of the Masonic fraternity.<\/p>\n

Isaac RUTLEDGE<\/strong>, farmer of the Fifth District, is a native of North
\nCarolina, born in 1819, and a son of Isaac and Ruth (STEELMAN) RUTLEDGE.
\nThe father was a native of North Carolina, and of French descent. He was a
\nfarmer by occupation, and died about 1836. Mrs. RUTLEDGE was also born,
\nreared and married in North Carolina, and died in Lincoln County, Tenn., in
\n1828. Our subject was reared by his father, his mother having died when he
\nwas small, and had the advantage of a district school education. In 1842
\nhe married Martha J. WAGONER, and this union resulted in the birth of six
\nchildren, four of whom are living: Margaret A., wife of James C. SHOFNER;
\nDaniel H., of Texas; Ruth R., wife of R. B. LOGAN; and Nanny J., wife of
\nAndrew EDWARDS, of Rutherford County, Tenn. Mrs. RUTLEDGE died in the
\nlatter part of the year 1857, and in 1858 our subject wedded Rebecca A.
\nBUCHANAN, and by her became the father of eight children, six of whom are
\nliving: Orville C.; Lola L, wife of G. G. OSBORNE, of Bedford County;
\nFannie L., wife of Elder T. C. HERNDON, one of Kentucky’s best divines and
\ninstructors; John L., Rosa Lou and Garland M. In 1861 he enlisted in the
\nConfederate Army, Fifth Kentucky Regiment, and was in most of the principal
\nbattles. During the battle of Baton Rouge he was shot through the body,
\nand lay on the battle-field twenty-four hours before he received aid. He
\nwas then taken prisoner, but not thinking he could recover he was turned
\nover to his friends, and has never entirely recovered from the effects of
\nhis wound. He is of Democratic principles, and he and wife are members of
\nthe Primitive Baptist Church. In January, 1886, he sold his farm of 305
\nacres to his son, Orville C., who is now living at home, and who is a
\npromising young man. He received the best educational advantages the Fifth
\nDistrict can afford, and is a Democrat in politics, casting his first vote
\nfor Grover Cleveland. He is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
\nDate forwarded: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 19:00:40 -0700 (PDT)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

B. S. PAPLANUS, a merchant of Petersburg, Tenn., was born in Hungary, Europe, and being left an orphan at an early age, he resolved to make the New World his home, and accordingly came to the United States in 1871, landing in New York, but only resided in the metropolis a short time, when he went to Ohio, and peddled in that State about one year, and then came to Tennessee in June, 1872, where he pursued the same vocation…<\/p>\n

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