Robertson County
Deaths for the year of
1880
From the Jan. 15, 1880 Robertson County Tribune:
In this county, on Sunday morning, Jan. 11, 1880, Miss Alice Henson, of consumption, age about 16 years,
eldest daughter of John D. Henson. Burial at Christian Church in Olivet.
On 13th inst., at her home at mouth of Camp Creek in Btracken county, Mrs. Rebecca Jett, relict of Thomas
Jett, aged 82 years. Mrs. Jett was one of the oldests settlers in this section, having resided for about 60
years in the house where she died. She was the mother of 20 children, 16 of whom are still living. Mr. Peter
Jett of this county is a surviving son. Jerry Jett of Bracken, another son is 66 years old. The remains of
Mrs. Jett were buried on her farm where her husband was buried, and within sixty yards of the house. "The late
Mrs. Rebecca Jett was probably the most remarkable woman that lived in the state. She was 82 years old, gave
birth to 20 children, 19 of whom lived to raise families, and when her youngest child was a year old the
oldest was only 20, and no twins were born, it will be seen that she gave birth to a child every year during
the first 20 years of her married life. Her oldest child is 66."
This information come from "Robertson County Historical Society" paper issue 11. Oct. 2000
From the Jan. 22, 1880 Robertson County Tribune:
Wife of James Maybury, colored, died of consumption on 27th inst.
The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Ellis was preached by Rev. Baker at the M. E. Church Sun.
On 18th inst., of consumption, Miss Eliza Bailey, daughter of Shelton Bailey; age 21 years.
Jesse Worick, an old and well known citizen of this county died on the 19th inst., age about 76 years.
This information come from "Robertson County Historical Society" paper issue 11. Oct. 2000
From the Feb. 12, 1880 Robertson County Tribune:
In Olivet on Sat. Feb. 7, 1880, Joan, infant dau. of Joseph Hamilton, of pulmonary tuberculosis.
This information come from "Robertson County Historical Society" paper issue 11. Oct. 2000
From the Feb. 26, 1880 Robertson County Tribune:
Moses Sloop, an old citizen of this county and who has been an inmate of the poor house for a long time,
died a few weeks ago.
William Cooper, a son of Bailey Cooper, died last week.
The mother of George Lail, who was barkeeper at the Paul House about 2 years ago, died at her home near
Berryville on the 20th.
This information come from "Robertson County Historical Society" paper issue 11. Oct. 2000