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John McDowell Witherspoon

Birth
Tennessee, USA
Death
9 Nov 1891 (aged 65–66)
Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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Married i) Louisa V. Dowell 30 Sept. 1847, Maury Co., TN; ii) Mary Tabitha Hanks; and iii) Eliza Ann Moore (née Hanks, sister of Mary) 6 Nov 1884, Obion Co., TN.

At 5:45 last Monday morning Mr. John M. Witherspoon died at the residence of his son, Dr. J. A. Witherspoon, on High street, in this city, age 66 years. The interment was at the old family grave yard on Knob Creek, the same afternoon, the services at the grave being conducted by Revs. R. B. Mahoney and S. C. Evans. Mr. Witherspoon had been in failing health for several years. He was well and favorably known in this county, where he lived for a great many years, as a man of quiet habits and unimpeachable character. Several years ago he moved to Glass, West Tennessee, where he resided until about a year ago. He was married twice, his last wife surviving him. His children living here are Dr. Jno. A. and C. W. Witherspoon, Esq. -- Columbia Herald, 13 Nov. 1891.

Third spouse provided by B McLaughlin.
No reported marker.

Married i) Louisa V. Dowell 30 Sept. 1847, Maury Co., TN; ii) Mary Tabitha Hanks; and iii) Eliza Ann Moore (née Hanks, sister of Mary) 6 Nov 1884, Obion Co., TN.

At 5:45 last Monday morning Mr. John M. Witherspoon died at the residence of his son, Dr. J. A. Witherspoon, on High street, in this city, age 66 years. The interment was at the old family grave yard on Knob Creek, the same afternoon, the services at the grave being conducted by Revs. R. B. Mahoney and S. C. Evans. Mr. Witherspoon had been in failing health for several years. He was well and favorably known in this county, where he lived for a great many years, as a man of quiet habits and unimpeachable character. Several years ago he moved to Glass, West Tennessee, where he resided until about a year ago. He was married twice, his last wife surviving him. His children living here are Dr. Jno. A. and C. W. Witherspoon, Esq. -- Columbia Herald, 13 Nov. 1891.

Third spouse provided by B McLaughlin.


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