yesterday's tennessee

Decaturville Music Class - circa 1905

from the collection of Mary Elizabeth Partin

Mary Elizabeth Partin would like to confirm the names of the people in this picture. If you can help, please contact her at austin-swift@midsouth.rr.com.

Nina Gertrude Stout was the daughter of John H. and Sarah Reeder Stout. She married James Logan McMillan in 1907. She was a music teacher and organist at the Decaturville Methodist Church. James Logan McMillan was a physican in Decaturville. Nina was the grandaughter of William Stout who came to Decatur County from Scotland and was a successful local merchant.