Spouse & Children

William H. Newman James S. Newman (1863-) Elizabeth A. Newman (1865-) Joseph G. Newman (1868-) John F. Newman (1872-1942) Thomas L. Newman (1876-) Harriet B. Newman (1880-1918)

Brothers & Sisters

Elijah N. Pinkston (1830-1880) Lydia Pinkston (1832-1863) Sarah Pinkston (1834-1880) Nancy Pinkston (1835-1900) Emily Elizabeth Pinkston (1842-1921)

SMALL CHANCE OF RECOVERY MRS MARY NEWMAN OF CARROLL COUNTY FEARFULLY BURNED

Special to tha Banner Huntingdon Tenn March 20 - Mrs Mary Newman wife of William Newman who lives five miles west of here was fearfully burned a few days since and her injuries are such that her recovery is thought to be highly improbable. Mrs Newman is 64 years of age and has been an invalid for a number of years. She was seated before the fire engaged in popping corn when her clothing in some manner became ignited and before assistance could reach her and the flames be extinguished the old lady was burned an over the body. Dr J. W. McCall of this city went out and administered to the suffering woman and states that there is small hope of her recovery.

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Invalid, Fatally Burned.

Mrs. Mary Newman, wife of William Newman, who lives five miles west of Huntingdon, died last week from burns received in an accidental manner a few days ago. Mrs. Newman, who was an invalid, was seated before the fire in a rocking chair popping corn, and in some manner fell forward into the fire and was burned in a terrible manner all over hor bod'. She was 64 years old.

************************ MRS MARY NEWMAN SUCCUMBS TO BURNS

Special to the Banner Huntingdon Tenn March 25--

Mrs Mary Newman wife of William Newman who lives five miles west of here died yesterday afternoon from burns received several days ago. Mrs Newman who was an invalid was seated before her fire popping corn and fell into the flames receiving terrible burns all over her body. She was 64 years of age and her husband and several children survive her. The interment took place at Liberty today.^{4 2 5}

Sources:

1. Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Carroll, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0131
2. Nashville Banner (Nashville, Tennessee) 25 Mar 1903, Wed Page 9
3. Ancestry.com. Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
4. Bolivar Bulletin (Bolivar, Tennessee) 3 Apr 1903, Fri Page 1
5. Nashville Banner 20 Mar 1903, Fri Page 11