Posted on October 31st, 2007 by admin
The Fielding Hurst Guru of all gurus himself, Kevin D. McCann, author of Hurst’s Wurst, weighs in on the “Ghosts of Purdy” article in his blog post, McNairy County’s Boogeyman.
The front page of yesterday’s McNairy County Independent Appeal had an article by Russell Ingle entitled “Ghosts of Purdy.” It’s a seasonal piece that ties […]
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Posted on October 31st, 2007 by admin
In the spirit of Halloween, I am posting a couple of stories sent to me by Alan Murray. This one is by Russell Ingle and ran in the Independent Appeal on 10/24/2007. While some facts in this story may be off (myth and mystery concerning Col. Hurst is not new) or confederate propaganda […]
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Filed under: Ghosts, Ghost Hunters, Haunted, Ghost of Fielding Hurst, That Demon Called Hurst, Purdy, Col. Fielding Hurst, Hurst Mansion, TN
Posted on October 31st, 2007 by admin
In the spirit of Halloween, I am posting a couple of stories sent to me by Alan Murray. This one is by Alan and ran in the Independent Appeal on 10/31/2002.
Is Purdy a real Ghost Town? By Alan Murray Staff Writer
In its heyday in the mid-1800’s, Purdy was described by A.W. Stowall […]
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Filed under: Ghost Hunters, Haunted, Ghosts, Ghost of Fielding Hurst, Col. Fielding Hurst, Purdy
Posted on October 27th, 2007 by admin
I received a great email from Alan concerning the Purdy Mystery Grave post.
Now that is what I am talking about people! Thanks, Alan for the GREAT detective work!!!! Maybe baby Richard can rest more in peace knowing that at least some of us know a little about him and his grave.
Hi,
Me and […]
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Posted on October 13th, 2007 by admin
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Hurst’s Wurst: Colonel Fielding Hurst and the Sixth Tennessee Cavalry U.S.A. by Kevin D. McCann
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Not every brave son of the South fought against Northern aggression during the Civil War. Some took a different stand and defended the Stars and Stripes rather than take up the Stars and Bars. It meant […]
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Posted on October 13th, 2007 by admin
By Kevin D McCann
A visit to the deteriorating home of Colonel Fielding Hurst in Purdy, Tennessee…
I first saw the home of Colonel Fielding Hurst while working on my family history about 17 years ago. I believe the Dodd sisters were still living there at that time and it seemed to be a […]
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Posted on October 13th, 2007 by admin
Great article by Roy Morris Jr. on the Battle of Fort Pillow and how Col. Hurst help precipitate this battle and just how much Hurst was hated by his arch-enemy, Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Battle of Fort Pillow
As Nathan Bedford Forrest’s tired, angry Confederates moved into place around Fort Pillow, their commander demanded its unconditional surrender. ‘Should […]
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Filed under: Civil War in Tennessee, Civil War, Nathan Bedford Forrest, Battle of Fort Pillow
