At 7:48 AM on 15 September 1909, Passenger Train No. 4 and Freight Train
No. 51 collided about one mile west of Pegram's Station, Cheatham
County, Tennessee. My
2nd-great-grandfather's brother
Jesse Tarkington was the engineer on Freight Train
No. 51. Joseph Greener Gower, my second cousin 4 times removed, was the engineer on Passenger Train No. 4. They were both killed in the accident. Although I am related to both men, as far as I know they are not related to each other.
Nashville American, 16 September 1909, page 7
Nashville American, 16 September 1909, page 5
I found an article about the accident which includes photos of both men. (N. C. & St. L. Trains Together Head-On.
Nashville American, 16 Sep 1909, pp. 5, 7, 15.) I am glad that I am now able to put faces with the names.
Another great story Beth! Unreal that you found photos of both Jesse and Joseph. Marsha F
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to find family photos. Amazing that you are related to both men.
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