NEWS.Adair.County.News.1901.2.20 Some items of genealogical interest from THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS, Wednesday, 20 Feb 1901 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MOORE, an aged couple, died at their home near Walton Thursday night of grip. A son died a few days later. Mr. Harry BAKER, recent candidate for Congress, died last week at Erlanger. Aunt Lucy BRUMFIELD, who resides some found miles north of this place, has lived in three centuries, says that the Fairfield Review. She is 107 years old. She was 8 years old when the ninteenth (sic) century began which was Jan. 1, 1801. She saw the 17th century died and the 19 born. She is quite active and can do her housework as well as most women at 60, and can see to read without spectacles. She enjoys fine health and bids fair to live many years yet. She was never married and has seen enough in her day to convicne (sic) her that marriage was a failure. Died, on the 14th, Mr. Wyatt STAPP, in his 86th year, who had been in feeble health for several years but bore his affliction with great fortitude. He was a member of the Baptist church and an every day Christian. The funeral services was conducted by Rev. H. T. JESSE and the remains interred in the family burying ground. He leaves a wife, several children and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Died, on the 15th, Mrs. Pollie KELTNER in her 87th year. She was a member of the Methodist church. Her remains were interred in the family burying ground. She leaves a son and several grand-children with a host of friends to weep over their departed one. Mr. Basset HURT, of Macomb, Ill., was notified of the serious illness of his father but he did not arrive in time to see his father alive. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mr. John N. TURNER, Jr., of Campbellsville to Miss Mary COLEMAN, of Richmond, Ky. The ceremony will occur the 27th of this month. Mrs. Joseph S. DUNBAR, a highly respected lady of Greensburg, died last Thursday night. She was a very estimable lady, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends who tender their sincerest sympathies to the surviving members of the family. Mr. Henry Q. MONTGOMERY, one of Adair county's best citizens was married to Miss Sallie BREEDING, an estimable young woman, Wednesday, the 13th, inst. The ceremony was performed by Presiding Elder Jesse L. MURRELL in the presence of a few special friends In a letter to the editor, Mr. J. H. GRISSOM mentions that he left Adair county in 1875. It is from Powell, Neb., dated 13 Feb 1901. The remains of James DOWDY, who resided at Greensburg, and who was well-knowe (sic) to a number of young people in Columbia, arrived at his old home last Saturday night for final interment. Young DOWDY was a gallant soldier and was killed in the Phillippine Islands, while in discharge of duty, several months ago. The body of Joseph MOSES, a peddler, whose home was in Bradfordsville, Ky., was found in Green river, Monday, near Roachville. All money and valuables were missing and the supposition is that he was robbed and murdered. OBITUARY: Mrs. Sarah Jane BRIKEN, wife of J. M. BRIKEN, of Russell county, a highly respected lady, died of pneumonia, January 3, 1901. –She had been a consistent member of the Baptist church for twenty-eight years. Her last days seemed to be the brightest, having said some days before she was taken sick that she was not tired of this life or her living children, but preferred to go to be with one, a daughter, who had gone two years before. – Her remains were intered at the family burial ground, W. D. Tarter officiating. ---A friend. MRS. G. F. JONES DEAD: Mrs. Bell JONES, of Jamestown, after a long siege of sickness passed away Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock. She had been an invalid for the last five years but her affliction was borne with the greatest paitience (sic) and christian fortitude. Mrs. JONES was a daughter of H. G. and Eliza ATKINS, and a sister of J. W. ATKINS, Mrs. C. H. MURRELL and Mrs. D. J. SCHOOLING, of this town. Mrs. Mollie CARSON, of Ind., Mr. Jo ATKINS, of Lebanon and Mrs. Maggie TUCKER who was present when death came. She was married to Mr. G. F. JONES many years ago and since that time her home was in the town in which she died. She had entered her 46th year of life, was a devoted member of the Methodist church, a good mother and devoted wife. This death was not unexpected for she had been lingering on the verge of the river for many months. She leaves a husband and four children to who we extend our sympathies in their sadest (sic) hour. The burial takes place to day in Jamestown. >From Nell: The family reunion and celebration of Mr. W. L. WALKER's 76th birthday on the 15th inst. Was a very enjoyable occasion. The different members of the family began to arrive at 11 a.m., with baskets and boxes loaded with substantial and dainty eatables, a long table was soon spread very much resembling an old fashion wedding table, and all enjoyed the bountiful repast. All, the eight living children, a number of grandchildren and on great-grand child, making four generations, were present, besides other relatives and friends. In Morgan county, Isaac LAWSON shot and killed Lee BLANKENSHIP. James H. TUCKER, a farmer of Lincoln county, was found dead in bed. Heart disease supposed to be the cause. John CASEY, of Louisville, aged 46 years, died from injuries received while trying to stop a runaway team. Abner ANDERSON was killed while felling a tree in Christian county. Contributed by: "Carol Moody" Date: Fri, 30 May 1997