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George Rufus McWherter

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George Rufus McWherter

Birth
Palmersville, Weakley County, Tennessee, USA
Death
12 Feb 1920 (aged 89)
Martin, Weakley County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Martin, Weakley County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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DEATH OF AGED MAN AT MARTIN

Mr. Rufe McWherter, 88 years of age, died Wednesday at his home in Martin, after an illness of the infirmities of advanced age. Mr. McWherter was born and reared in the Palmersville vicinity, moving to Martin many years ago. He was at one time county court clerk of the county, and was a well known and deservedly popular man, a devout christian and loyal to his friends. Surviving are five children, Mrs. Lilla Winstead, Mrs. Tobe McDonald, Miss Georgie McWherter, and Messrs. Gilbert and Claude McWherter. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. The remains were laid to rest at Martin on Thursday.

Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune., February 13, 1920, page 1. Submitted by Michael J. Rea, 21 Feb 2019.

George Rufus McWherter was a son of James McWherter and Mary Clayton. Information from Find A Grave contributor Kathy Nance.
DEATH OF AGED MAN AT MARTIN

Mr. Rufe McWherter, 88 years of age, died Wednesday at his home in Martin, after an illness of the infirmities of advanced age. Mr. McWherter was born and reared in the Palmersville vicinity, moving to Martin many years ago. He was at one time county court clerk of the county, and was a well known and deservedly popular man, a devout christian and loyal to his friends. Surviving are five children, Mrs. Lilla Winstead, Mrs. Tobe McDonald, Miss Georgie McWherter, and Messrs. Gilbert and Claude McWherter. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. The remains were laid to rest at Martin on Thursday.

Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune., February 13, 1920, page 1. Submitted by Michael J. Rea, 21 Feb 2019.

George Rufus McWherter was a son of James McWherter and Mary Clayton. Information from Find A Grave contributor Kathy Nance.


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