| Birth: | 3 Apr 1875 in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee |
| Death: | 12 Nov 1937 in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee |
| Sex: | F |
| Father: | Thomas Howard Durham b. 26 Oct 1853 in Rock Spring, Orange County, North Carolina |
| Mother: | Mozella Deaudrey Klyce b. Oct 1853 in Cageville, Haywood County, Tennessee |
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| Burial: Alamo Cemetery, Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee |
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| William Stephen Corbett (Husband) b. 4 Jan 1873 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
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| Marriage: | 2 JAN 1895 in Crockett Mills, Crockett County, Tennessee |
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 Estill Robertson Corbett b. 24 Jan 1896 in Nance, Crockett County, Tennessee
 Mary Elizabeth Corbett b. 26 Oct 1897 in Nance, Crockett County, Tennessee
- Alymer Glen Corbett b. 7 Feb 1900 in Nance, Crockett County, Tennessee
- Willie Mozell Corbett b. 1 Jun 1903 in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
- Tommie Lou Corbett b. 27 Jul 1905 in Crockett County, Tennessee
- Franklin Hamlett Corbett b. 10 Mar 1912 in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
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Individual:
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Genealogy Identification Number: 11
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Relationship to Reece-Thornton Genealogy Database Compiler: Great-Grandmother
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Residences: Crockett County, Madison County, Dyer County, Tennessee.
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Churches: Alamo Methodist Church South, Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee; Crockett Mills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Crockett Mills, Crockett County, Tennessee; Nance Church of Christ, Nance, Crockett County, Tennessee.
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Newspaper Articles:
ESTEL CORBETT'S DEATH.
It was a sad occurrence that took
from Estel Corbett his young life on
the afternoon of June 1. Estel was
the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. W.
S. Corbett, of the 7th district. The
gun that did the deadly work was
in the hands of Estel's young friend
and neighbor, Bryan Ray. As to
the particular way in which this un-
fortunate and dreadful affair occur-
red we do not pretend to know, as
we have heard conflicting state-
ments. But as to the particulars let
them be as they may they cannot be
recalled, the event has taken place;
yet the fact is well understood that
the whole affair was purely an acci-
dent, and we feel sure none can even
imagine the depth of anguish and
poignancy of grief that prey upon
the heart and mind of young Ray.
He deserves and receives no censure,
and so far as criminal intent is con-
cerned there was none and he is as
guiltless of any wrong as an unborn
babe. But Estel was taken from
loved ones. The blow was sudden
and severe, and none but the parents
and brothers and sisters can realize
the severity of the stroke. May the
merciful divine Father temper the
grief thus suddenly brought upon
them, and may the bereavement
bring them closer to Him and cause
them more than ever to realize the
need of His constant providential
care. Estel's remains were brought
here Saturday and after a funeral
service at the Christian church con-
ducted by Rev. E. S. Baker; of Jack-
son, assisted by J. C. W. Nunn, were
about noon laid to rest in Al-
amo cemetery.
(From "The Crockett County Sentinel," Bells, Crockett County, Tennessee, June 1911.)
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A Sad Tragedy--Estell Corbett Acci-
dentally Killed by His Friend and
Playmate, Bryan Wray
One of the saddest and most
deplorable tragedies that has ever
occurred in this county, was enac-
ted in district No. 7 on Thursday
afternoon of last week, when
Bryan Wray accidentally shot
and killed his life long frIend and
companion, Estell Corbett. The
two boys, about sixteen years of
age, started to the river fishing;
concluded they would take their
guns, and just after leaving the
Corbett home, Bryan, in putting
his gun on his shoulder, in some
way, the hammer caught in his
shirt and was pulled back far
enough to discharge the gun, the
contents taking effect in the left
eye of Estell, the wound causing
death on Friday morning at 5
o'clock. Estell and Bryan had
been boon companions and friends
all their lives, and the accident
almost prostrated Bryan, and all
sympathize with him in his deep
and abiding sorry. As for Estell,
we can say there was not a more
promising young man in the
county-- an obedient son, a com-
panionable friend and playmate,
a student of aptness and diligence.
He had a few weeks ago, finished the
public school, and would have
next term entered upon the high
school course. He was specially
interested in scientific agricul-
ture, and one of the leading corn
club boys of this county. He
was in perfect harmony and sym-
pathy, zealously too, with his fa-
ther, Esq. W. F. Crobett, who has
done so much to build up the
F. E. & C. U. of A. cause in this
county, and just the Saturday
night before his death was given
the honor, though under age, of
being initiated in Nance School
house Local. In hunting the
cause for the steady, diligent
upright, lofty life of this noble
boy we believe it can be traced
to the one fact that very early
in his life he gave his heart to
God, and constantly was impelled
by the Christ life, the key of
whose young life is founed in
the recorded fact, that "He grew
in wisdom, and in stature, and in
favor with God and Man." That
was reproduced, in a great meas-
ure, in the life of Estell. It was as
sad funeral as we ever attended,
yet there was an aroma of Chris-
tian faith, obedience and submis-
sion about the life of the noble
young man which was of sweet
memory, also of the consecrated
father and mother in their dark-
est hour, that all could recognize
the power of God as being pres-
ent to bless and minister. Elder
E. S. Baker, of Jackson, who rec-
eived Estell into the church held
the funeral service in the Chris-
tian church at Alamo Saturday
morning in the presence of a
great throng of sad hearted loved
ones and friends, assisted by
Elder H. C. Booth, and J. C. W.
Nunn, after which his body was
laid to rest in the Alamo cemete-
ry, the little mound being covered
with very rare and fragrant floral
offerings. To the young boys of
Crockett county the editor of the
Sentinel would hold the life of
obedience and faith, of energy
and love, of this young man up
before you as one worthy of em-
ulation, and a perfect pattern you
can have by accepting the One
who was the strength and power
of Estell's noble life. The father
crushed, the mother's ideal gone,
without faith and hope life would
be a continual night to them.
The whole county deeply sym-
pathize with Mr. and Mrs. Cor-
bett.
(From "The Crockett County Sentinel," Bells, Crockett County, Tennessee, June 1911)
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Tribute of Respect
WHEREAS, it has pleased God, our
Father, to call unto Him by such a
deplorable accident as to make all
the community mourn our young friend
and brother, Estell R. Corbett
June 2, 1911.
Be it resolved, That his father and
mother have lost a dutiful son, his
brother and sisters a loving brother,
our community one of its best boys,
the church a consecrated member
and our union its youngest member
being such an enthusiastic young
farmer. He was taken in under age
by a vote in our union on last Satur-
day night, May 28th, and we feel
our loss more deeply, as we were ex-
pecting much from one so noble and
true to the cause.
Be it further resolved, That Estell
was a boy that will be greatly miss-
ed throughout the entire commun-
ity as every one was his friend, all
loved him as few boys are loved.
He was ever ready to do right and
insist that his companions do like-
wise.
Be it further resolved, That Nance
School House Local Union No. 227,
is deeply grieved and sympathize
with the bereaved family and say
unto them, "he is at rest, and some
day you can meet him where there
is no sorrows, no tears." We also
sympathize with his playmate,
Bryan Ray, who anticipated such a
happy afternoon with so sorrowful
an ending. May you too meet him in
the land beyond.
Be it further resolved, That these
resolutions be spread upon the min-
utes of Nances School House Local
Union No. 227, a copy be sent to the
Crockett County Sentinel for publi-
cation and copy be presented the
family.
Be it further resolved that a copy
be presented to the family of Mr.
Ray.
ANDREW W. RICE,
J. B. AVERY,
H. P. CLARK,
D. B. COLVETT,
Committee.
(From "The Crockett County Sentinel," Bells, Crockett County, Tennessee, June 1911.)
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Census Listings:
1880 Crockett County, Tennessee, Census
Civil Dist. No. 6 in the village of Alamo
SD 5, ED 5, Page 22, Sheet 213B, Dwelling 185, Family 201, 2 Jul 1880, Ancestry.com Image 22
Durham, Thomas H., white, male, 26, head, married, born NC, father born NC, mother born NC;
Durham, Mozella D., white, female, 26, wife, married, born TN, father born NC, mother born NC;
Durham, Fanny O., white, female, 6, daughter, single, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN;
Durham, Della E., white, female, 3, daughter, single, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN;
Durham, Archy G., white, male, 1, son, single, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN.
1890, Census Destroyed.
1900 Crockett County, Tennessee, Census
District 9
SD 9, ED 7, Page 101B, Sheet 11B, Dwelling 201, Family 202, 12 Jun 1900, Ancestry.com Image 22
Corbett, William, head, white, male, Jan 1873, 27, married, married 5 years, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Ophelia F., wife, white, female, Apr 1874, 26, married, married 5 years, 3 children/3 living in 1900, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN;
Corbett, Estill R., son, white, male, Jan 1896, 4, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Mary E., daughter, white, female, Nov 1897, 2, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Alymer G., son, white, male, Feb 1900, 4/12, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.
1910 Crockett County, Tennessee, Census
No. 7 Civil District
SD 9, ED 7, Page 37A, Sheet 16A, Dwelling 2, Family 2, 15 Apr 1910, Ancestry.com Image 31
Corbett, William S., head, male, white, 37, married, married 15 years, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Frances O., wife, female, white, 36, married, married 15 years, 5 children/5 living in 1910, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN;
Corbett, Estill R., son, male, white, 14 single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Mary E., daughter, female, white, 12, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Aylmer G., son, male, white, 10, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, William M., daughter, female, white, 6, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Tomie L., daughter, female, white, 4, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.
Correction: "William M." should read "Willie M." (for "Willie Mozell.")
1920 Crockett County, Tennessee, Census
7th District, Alamo and Eaton Road
SD 9, ED 8, Page 89A, Sheet 7A, Dwelling 126, Family 129, 24 Jan 1920, Ancestry.com Image 13
Corbett, William S., head, male, white, 47, married, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Ophelia, wife, female, white 45, married, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN;
Corbett, Mosie E., daughter, female, white, 16, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Tomie Lou, daughter, female, white, 14, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Franklin H., son, male, white, 7, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.
1930 Dyer County, Tennessee, Census
City of Dyersburg, Precinct 4, Ward 4, 19 Troy Street
SD 1, ED 23-7, Page 105B, Sheet 6B, Dwelling 107, Family 138, 7 Apr 1930, Ancestry.com Image 12
Corbett, William S., head, male, white, 58, married, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN;
Corbett, Ophelia F., wife, female, white, 56, married, born TN, father born NC, mother born TN;
Corbett, Franklin H., son, male, white, 18, single, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.
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Timeline:
Date
Event/Reference
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4 Jan 1873
William Stephen Corbett is born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, the son of John Ford and Frances Mary Revell Corbett.
(Death Certificate, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
23 Mar 1875
Will's mother Fannie dies in Nashville. She is buried in City Cemetery in Nashville.
(Death Certificate, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.)
3 Apr 1875
Frances Ophelia Durham is born in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee, the daughter of Thomas Howard and Mozella Deaudrey Klyce Durham.
(Death Certificate, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
25 Oct 1875
Will's father John marries Catherine Hannon in Nashville.
(Marriage Records, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.)
Bef. 1878
Will's step-mother Catherine dies in Nashville.
22 Feb 1877
Will's father John dies in Nashville. He is buried in City Cemetery in Nashville.
(Death Certificate, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.)
1877-1880
Will moves from Nashville to Crockett Mills, Crockett County, Tennessee. He moves into the home of John Franklin and Lou Alice Hamlett Robertson in Crockett Mills. Will's three older sisters remain in Nashville.
1880
An apprenticeship bond is filed in Crockett County by John Franklin Robertson accepting Will as an apprentice.
(William Stephen Corbett, Apprenticeship Bond, 1880, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
11 Jun 1880
Will is recorded in the household of John Franklin Robertson in the 1880 Census of Crockett County.
(1880 U.S. Census, Crockett County, Tennessee, Civil District 9, SD 5, ED 6, Page 22, Sheet 225B, Dwelling 13, Family 13, Ancestry.com Image 2, Head of Family: J. F. Robertson.)
2 Jul 1880
Ophelia is recorded in the household of her father Thomas in the 1880 Census of Crockett County
(1880 U.S. Census, Crockett County, Tennessee, Civil Dist. No. 6 in the village of Alamo, SD 5, ED 5, Page 22, Sheet 213B, Dwelling 185, Family 201, Ancestry.com Image 22, Head of Family: Thomas H. Durham.)
Early 1890s
Will and Ophelia attend West Tennessee Christian College in Henderson, Chester County, Tennessee (forerunner of Freed-Hardeman University.)
2 Jan 1895
Will and Ophelia marry in Crockett Mills.
(Marriage Certificate, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
24 Jan 1896
Will and Ophelia's son Estill Robertson Corbett is born in Crockett County.
(Cemetery Marker, Alamo Cemetery, Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
26 Oct 1897
Will and Ophelia's daughter Mary Elizabeth Corbett is born in Crockett County.
(Cemetery Marker, Alamo Cemetery, Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
15 Sep 1899
John Franklin Robertson deeds a 384-acre tract of land in Crockett County to Will ("for the
consideration of the love I have for W. S. Corbett.") The deed is recorded on 1 Jan 1900.
(Deed, J. F. Robertson to W. S. Corbett, Date of Instrument: 15 Sep 1899, Date Recorded: 1 Jan 1900, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
7 Feb 1900
Will and Ophelia's son Alymer Glen Corbett is born in Crockett County.
(Cemetery Marker, Nance Cemetery, Nance, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
12 Jun 1900
Will and Ophelia and their household are recorded in the 1900 Census of Crockett County.
(1900 U.S. Census, Crockett County, Tennessee, District 9, SD 9, ED 7, Page 101B, Sheet 11B, Dwelling 201, Family 202, Ancestry.com Image 22, Head of Family: William Corbett.)
1 Jun 1903
Will and Ophelia's daughter Willie Mozell Corbett is born in Crockett County.
(Cemetery Marker, Nance Cemetery, Nance, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
Nov 1903
Will and Ophelia's residence at "Corner Main and Burns Street, Alamo" and their "Farm Residence near Crockett Mills" are pictured in a newspaper supplement.
( "Supplement and Trade Edition of The Alamo Signal," Nov 1903.)
Nov 1903
Will is noted as the "Vice President and Treasurer" of the Alamo Dry Goods Company in a newspaper article.
( "Supplement and Trade Edition of The Alamo Signal," Nov 1903.)
27 Jul 1905
Will and Ophelia's daughter Tommie Lou Corbett is born in Crockett County.
(Cemetery Marker, Crockett Mills Cemetery, Crockett Mills, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
1907
Will and Ophelia and their families are noted as being members of the Christian Church at Nance (later known as Nance Church of Christ.)
19 Feb 1909
Will is mentioned in a newspaper article regarding the effects of a recent storm.
(From "The Crockett County Sentinel," Bells, Crockett County, Tennessee, 19 Feb 1909.)
19 Feb 1909
Will is mentioned in a newspaper article as having arranged for Henry Archibald of Crockett County to receive a reward from the "Carnegie Hero Fund."
(From "The Crockett County Sentinel," Bells, Crockett County, Tennessee, 19 Feb 1909.)
15 Apr 1910
Will and Ophelia and their household are recorded in the 1910 Census of Crockett County.
(1910 U.S. Census, Crockett County, Tennessee, No. 7 Civil District, SD 9, ED 7, Page 37A, Sheet 16A, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Ancestry.com Image 3, Head of Family: William S. Corbett.)
25 Dec 1910
Ophelia's mother Mozella dies in Alamo and is buried in Alamo Cemetery.
(Death Certificate, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
2 Jun 1911
Will and Ophelia's son Estill dies in a hunting accident in Crockett County.
(Cemetery Marker, Alamo Cemetery, Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
7 Jun 1911
Thomas marries Grace Greenwood Tripp Haddock, widow of David Lee Haddock, in Saint Petersburg, Hillsborough County, Florida.
(Marriage Record, Hillsborough County, Florida.)
10 Mar 1912
Will and Ophelia's son Franklin Hamlett Corbett is born in Crockett County.
(Cemetery Marker, Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.)
1913-1918
Will and Ophelia and their children move from Crockett County to Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee. After a year or so, they return to Nance in Crockett County.
12 Sep 1918
Will registers with the Selective Service in Crockett County during World War I.
(Selective Service Registration Card (World War I), Crockett County, Tennessee, Ancestry.com Image 261.)
24 Jan 1920
Will and Ophelia and their household are recorded in the 1920 Census in Crockett County.
(1920 U.S. Census, Crockett County, Tennessee, 7th District, Alamo and Eaton Road, SD 9, ED 8, Page 89A, Sheet 7A, Dwelling 126, Family 129, Ancestry.com Image 13, Head of Family: William S. Corbett.)
10 Sep 1920
John Franklin Robertson dies in Crockett Mills. He is buried in Crockett Mills Cemetery.
(Cemetery Marker, Crockett Mills Cemetery, Crockett Mills, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
ca. 1922
Will and Ophelia move from Crockett County to Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee.
20 Oct 1924
Ophelia's step-mother Grace dies in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
(Florida Death Records, Pinellas County, Florida.)
7 Apr 1930
Will and Ophelia and their son Franklin are recorded in the 1930 Census in Dyer County.
(1930 U.S. Census, Dyer County, Tennessee, City of Dyersburg, Precinct 4, Ward 4, 19 Troy Street,
SD 1, ED 23-7, Page 105B, Sheet 6B, Dwelling 107, Family 138, Ancestry.com Image 12, Head of Family: William S. Corbett.)
ca. 1931
Will and Ophelia move from Dyersburg to Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee.
1932
Will and Ophelia move from Millington to their home at Nance in Crockett County.
21 Jun 1932
Will dies at Nance in Crockett County. He is buried in Alamo Cemetery.
(Death Certificate, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
12 Nov 1937
Ophelia dies at Nance in Crockett County. She is buried in Alamo Cemetery.
(Death Certificate, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
ca. 1939
Ophelia's father Thomas dies in Crockett Mills. He is buried in Alamo Cemetery.
24 Apr 1942
Lou Alice Hamlett Robertson dies in Crockett Mills. She is buried in Crockett Mills Cemetery.
(Cemetery Marker, Crockett Mills Cemetery, Crockett Mills, Crockett County, Tennessee.)
Timeline Last Updated: 25 Jul 2007.
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