Historical Society to meet

The Cannon County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cannon County Senior Center, 309 Lehman Street, Woodbury in the small dining area.

Cannon-Rutherford Counties' Public Defender Gerald Melton will gave an account of "Pomp" Kersey and his Confederate band which was massacred at Half-Acre on Short Mountain on July 24, 1864 by a Union force operating out of Liberty.

The story of Hiram Taylor "Pomp" Kersey is one of the major Civil War encounters taking place in Cannon County.

Gerald and Marsha Melton reside at Half-Acre or Mechanicsville in the Short Mountain area. Their home is about one mile from the massacre scene and about a half-mile in the other direction from the Melton Cemetery where Pomp was buried.

Mr. Melton is a long-time student of the War Between the States, with particular interest in the Pomp Kersey story. His presentation will be of much interest to all Cannon Countians and Civil War buffs.

"We will meet at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Come and bring your favorite "goodies" and snacks," said Joe Davenport, president.

"Bring someone with you! Every one is welcome, and please consider yourself a "special guest." I am looking forward to seeing you on November 8th," Davenport said.