An elderly Edward Bushrod Stahlman, with grey hair and a receding hairline, seated in a wooden chair and holding a newspaper in his right hand. He is wearing a grey suit with a vest, tie, and collared shirt. Born in 1843 in Germany, Edward...
An original will of Daniel Adams, dated January 18th, 1884. Illustrates the first page of the document. Adams’ will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on September 19th, 1885. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of George Akers, dated March 14th, 1885. Illustrates the first page of the document. An envelope cites a filing in “Book 28, Page 610.” Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
A nuncupative (verbal) will of John M. Arnold, who died on the “12th day of Feby. 1885.” This document is dated February 17th, 1885, citing the heirs and also referring to “several brood mares which are now in the hands of B. F. Cockrill Esq....
A photograph of New Hope Baptist Church, now called New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1303 Hawkins Street in Nashville, Tennessee. The church was founded by J.C. Harding in 1885 and rebuilt on the same location in 1973 as indicated on...
Gideon Hicks Baskette in late middle age, seated, with hands clasped in front of him. He is wearing a dark jacket and a white shirt. Born in Rutherford County, Tennessee, in 1845, Gideon Hicks Baskette was educated in Murfreesboro schools. He...
A photograph of the James Geddes Engine Company No. 6, a two-story architectural structure located at 629 2nd Avenue, South, in Nashville, Tennessee. This building's address at the time of the photograph was 627 2nd Avenue, South, as listed in the...
A cabinet card portrait photograph of Dr. W. L. Dudley, a distinguished scientist, lecturer, and head of the Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Dudley was born in 1859 in Covington, Kentucky. He earned his...
A cabinet card portrait photograph of an unidentified Drouillard child (male) pictured in a sailor suit, between 1885 and 1904. While it is unknown which Drouillard this is, the young man is probably a direct descendant of the Civil War veteran...
An original will of James Adam “late of the City of Cincinnati and State of Ohio, but now temporarily at Nashville, Tennessee,” dated August 7th, 1885. Illustrates the first page of the document. Adam’s will was presented for probate to the...
A newspaper image of Ollie Beard (Oliver P. Beard), the short-stop and captain of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the...
A newspaper image of Henry Peter “Red” Bittman, the second baseman of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville...
A newspaper image of Edward Joseph “Dummy” Dundon, pitcher of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville...
A newspaper image of Walton “Walt” Goldsby, the left fielder and manager of the Nashville Americans circa 1885-1887. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league of professional baseball teams was the...
A newspaper image of James John Hillery, third baseman of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville Americans....
A newspaper image of Billy O’Brien, first baseman of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville Americans. Forms...
A newspaper image of Albert Herman Schellhase, catcher of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville Americans....
A newspaper image of Mike Smith (Elmer Ellsworth Smith), pitcher of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville...
A newspaper image of pitcher Ware (surname), of the professional baseball team the Nashville Americans. In 1885, the Southern League was formed, and Nashville’s entry into the new league for two seasons was the Nashville Americans. Forms part of...