Union County, Tennessee...


 Union County, Tennessee...

The man pictured here was named Pharoah Chesney. He was born a slave and lived to be at least 120 years old. His exact date of birth is not known; some believed he was closer to 125 years old at his death.

 He lived on Union County's Copper Ridge about three miles from Cedar Ford (today's Luttrell). He lived a very fascinating life, living through the entire century of the 1800's.

I am currently reading a book written about him in 1903. I find it very interesting, and I plan on sharing some items from it if there is enough interest. Y'all let me know if you want to see more.

Source

Last of the Pioneers, Or Old Times in East Tenn.; Being the Life and Reminiscences of Pharaoh Jackson Chesney (Aged 120 Years).


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