Matthews / Conner / Covey / Salts [Solt] Family History - Person Sheet
Matthews / Conner / Covey / Salts [Solt] Family History - Person Sheet
NameAmanda “Maude” ROGERS60,235,157,232, F
Birth Date22 May 1841
Birth PlaceWashington County, Tennessee
Death Date17 Jul 1871235 Age: 30
Death PlaceWashington County, Tennessee
Burial PlaceNew Victory Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee
FatherBenjamin ROGERS , M (1803-1881)
MotherArtamesa “Artie” ROGERS , F (1808-)
Spouses
Birth Date22 Jul 1844158
Birth PlaceWashington County, Tennessee
Death Date5 Jan 1913 Age: 68
Death PlaceJonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee
Burial PlaceNew Victory Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee235,236
FatherJohn SALTS , M (~1802->1870)
MotherSusan PRING , F (1807-1880)
Marr Date28 Jan 186660,237,65
Marr PlaceJonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee
ChildrenSarah E. "Sallie" , F (1868-1933)
 Annis E. J. "Anna" , F (1869-1957)
 Unknown , ?
 Unknown , ?
Notes for Amanda “Maude” ROGERS
The name Maude came from her daughter, Sallie’s death certificate.
Notes for Harrison Hiram S. (Spouse 1)
1861 -1865 - Harrison was a private in Compant B, 12th Tenn Vol. Cav from 1861 to July 7, 1865 when he was discharged.235 He was 5 ft 8in tall, weighed 129 and had a dark complexion. Near the end of the war he contracted heart disease in the spring of 1865 at Eastport, Mississippi. He was sent to hospital and later discharged. His health never recovered and he applied for a disability pension which was granted, but later requested an increase on May 3rd, 1876, which was rejected. His medical reports said that he had a diseased lungs and heart, which was later described in his examinations as chronic bronchitis by result of rubeola (measles) that he caught during the war while on duty in Charlotte.

His records said that he was involved with the Hood Raid, Pulaski Battle, and the battle at Fort Leavenworth, Kns.

1866, Jan 28 - Hiram married Amanda Rogers in WACO, TN

1870 - Washington County, Tennessee Census238
ROGERS, Benjamin 66 farmer TN
ROGERS, Arlimacy 62 keeping house TN
ROGERS, Nancy J. 22 at home TN
SALTS, Harrison 23 farmer TN
SALTS, Amanda 24 keeping house TN
SALTS, Sarah E. 2 TN
SALTS, Anna E.N 8/12 TN

1871, July 17 - Amanda Rogers Salts dies.

1874, September 6 - Hiram married his first wife’s sister, Nancy Jane Rogers

1880 - Washington Co., TN census233
Harrison 35 head farmer TN TN TN
Nancy J. 37 wife keeping house TN TN TN
Sarah E. 12 dau TN TN TN
Annus E. J. 10 dau TN TN TN
Elbert J. 5 son TN TN TN
Mary A. 3 dau TN TN TN
Hassie M. 1 dau TN TN TN
Rogers, Benjamin 70 farmer TN VA VA
_?_ Artie 71 wife housekeeping TN VA VA
Henley, Elizabeth 1/12 granddaughter TN TN TN

1890 - 1890 Veterans Schedules Record239
SALTS, Harrison Private B Company 12th Tennessee: enlisted on 4th of July in 1863 - discharged on the 6th of July in 1865 - length of service was 1 year, 11 months and 27 days. He was discharged on surgeon's testified (written as found)

1912 - In his application it states that he lived his final years with his son Elbert, who took care of Harrison from August of 1912 to the date of his death. His papers say that he died near Jonesboro at his home and was buried near in the New Victory Cemetery.

1913, January 5th - Obituary - Herald & Tribune, 2 April 1913 Vol. XLIV No. LII 240- In Memoriam, After years of affliction, Harrison Salts peacefully departed this life Jan. 5. 1913. He was born July 22, 1844.

In early life he enlisted in the U.S. Army and did gallant service during the civil war. He was truly patriotic, manifesting throughout his life an active interest in his country’s welfare. He was generous and liberal in his contributions to all objects for the uplifting of his fellow men.
In addition to being an upright citizen and neighbor, he was a devoted Christian. He professed faith in Christ about thirty-eight years ago and united with the Baptist church. He remaindered to the church quite efficiently his services as he did to his country in the great civil strife.

He was twice married. The first time to Miss Amanda Rogers. This union was blessed with four children, two of whom survive him. The second marriage was to Miss Nancy J. Rogers. This union was blessed with four children, two of whom survive him. About nine years ago his sec on wife preceded him to that immortal home.

Mr. Salts endured his afflictions patiently to his death often stated to his friends that he was prepared to meet his Creator.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Moore in the New Victory Baptist church. His remains were laid to rest in the New Victory Baptist church cemetery, there to moulder back to dust from whence it came.

The memory of such a life and character is the richest legacy to his children and community.
Notes for Harrison Hiram S. & Amanda “Maude” (Family)
License was issued on 20 January 1866. They were married by C.E. May, JP.235
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