Amanda M (Reed) Denton (abt. 1851 - 1902)

Born about Jan 1851 in Tennessee

Ancestors

Wife of John Edward Denton — married 1 Aug 1872 in Cannon,Tennessee

Descendants

Died 14 Sep 1902 at about age 51 in Sebree Town, Webster, Kentucky

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Sources

• Family Tree Now 1900 US CENSUS | Amanda M. Denton

• "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (Index Link: accessed 18 April 2016), Amanda M Reed in household of William Reed, Tennessee, United States; citing p. 18, family 141, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 553,015.

• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (Index Link: accessed 16 March 2016), John E Denton, Magisterial District 2, Sebree (east part) Sebree town, Webster, Kentucky, United States; citing sheet 19A, family 400, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,554.

• "Tennessee State Marriage Index, 1780-2002," database, FamilySearch (Index Link: accessed 5 April 2016), J E Durton and Amandy Reed, 01 Aug 1872; from "Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002," database and images, Ancestry (Index Link : 2008); citing p. 32, Cannon, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee.

• "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950," database, FamilySearch (Index Link: accessed 16 March 2016), J. E. Denton and Amandy Reed, 01 Aug 1872; citing Cannon,Tennessee, reference ; FHL microfilm 898,442.

• "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992," database, FamilySearch (Index Link : accessed 16 March 2016), J. D. Fisher and Josie Denton Crook, 18 Oct 1913; citing Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, reference 2:3PRMNMW; FHL microfilm 1,749,716.

• "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1961", database, FamilySearch (Index Link : accessed 18 March 2016), Amanda M. Reed in entry for Fannie Collins Mchatton, 1951.

• "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1961", database, FamilySearch (Index Link: accessed 18 April 2016), Mandy Reed in entry for Maggie Jennings, 1957.

Research Notes

A Brief History of Sebree, Ky., written in 1896

Written by Miss Viola Sellers of Prof. Allen's school.

• • Sebree's first name was McLEROY's Gap, later on, in eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, it was laid out by William SCOTT and Mr. SEBREE, and named Spring Dale but on account of there being another town in this State by that name it was changed to Sebree, in 1869, in honor of its founder.

• • The L. & N.R.R. was completed in 1865. Sebree now has a nice depot, situated on the east side of the railroad. She also can boast of having a night and a day operator which other towns of its size are unable to do. It also has a nice telephone which was put up in 1895.

• • The first house was a log cabin occupied by George CARTER, a colored man. It is now a fifth class city and has 2,153 inhabitants.

• • Mr. GRIFFITH kept the first store which consisted of a few canned goods.

• • At this writing it contains five brick store buildings and several frame ones.

• • Field WILLINGHAM built the first factory and J.D. ROBERTS bought the first tobacco. The tobacco business has grown from one factory to five and Sebree now stands at the top as a tobacco market.

• • James CALDWELL built the first livery stable in 1877. Our town now contains two owned by reliable men.

• • The first mill was built by C.N. SINGER in 1872. We now have one large mill owned by J.B. RAMSEY.

• • The bank, which is a handsome building, was erected in 1889, and has a capital stock of $25,000.

• • The first blacksmith shop was built in 1889 by J.H. SIZEMORE, now there are two.

• • Sebree at present has forty business houses. It now has four churches the first, the Christian, was erected in 1870. The second was the Catholic, in 1880; the third the Methodist in 1882; and the Missionary Baptists, in 1894.

• • The churches are all represented by a good, large membership.

• • In 1872, the first school was taught by M.A. PRATT. The present school building is a beautiful one, consisting of three rooms, one hall, and a school room.

• • In this building is taught an excellent school, under the principalship of Prof. W.Y. ALLEN, with Misses BUCKNER and BEARD, assistants.

• • Another thing Sebree can boast of is a handsome courthouse which is a rarity in any town of its size, (except the County Seat). This building was erected in 1895 and cost about $4,000. Just outside of the incorporation is located a fine spring of Chalybeate water which is not only a healthful resort, but one of pleasure. People flock from all directions in the summer to enjoy its health giving properties. All around the spring is a beautiful grove and much picturesque scenery. The spring is owned by Mr. G.L. DIAL, who has erected a fine hotel on the hill just above the spring.

• • Just outside of town is located a good coal mine, which furnishes our town with fuel of an excellent quality. This mine is managed by some of the best citizens of our town.

• • Again, a twenty-five minutes' drive will take you to the beautiful navigable stream, Green River.

• • The cornet band is another thing Sebree should be proud of. It not only furnishes beautiful music for our town, but for several others.

• • Although Sebree has been prosperous she has been unfortunate in having several fires. In 1883, the south side of Main street was burned. Mr. FRANKLIN's factory in 1882, and another the latter part of the same year, and yet another in 1896, but each time she has rebuilt the burnt districts with better buildings.

• • Thus you can see our town is noted for industry, education and christianity.

Sebree, Ky., December 2, 1896

(Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Dec. 15, 1896)