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Below is a family biography included in the book, The History of Haywood County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1886.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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Newton Currie, a prosperous farmer and citizen of the Sixth District of Haywood County, was born in the same county, January 15, 1837; he is a son of Washington and Annie (Walker) Currie, who were natives of North Carolina; the father moved from that State to Haywood County, in 1832, the mother in 1834, and they were married in 1836. Our subject and two daughters were the result of this union. Newton Currie received a good education, and while still young, united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and is now an elder in the church. He entered the Confederate Army, enlisting in Company A, Sixth Tennessee Regiment, and shared many hard fought battles, and for gallant conduct was soon made first lieutenant. At the battle of Franklin, Tenn., he was severely wounded and was not able to enter active service again, but remained with the army until the close of the war. Politically, Mr. Currie is a Democrat. In 1865 he returned to his home in Haywood County, and in 1866 married Miss Malvina P. Tally, who presides with grace and dignity over his elegant and hospitable home, both of them being quite popular in social circles.

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This family biography is one of 82 biographies included in the book,  The History of Haywood County, Tennessee published in 1886 by Goodspeed.  The History of Haywood County was included within The History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties, Tennessee

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