Maryville High School Yearbooks, 1919-1977
The Maryville High School Yearbooks have been placed online by the school for free viewing. Unfortunately, due to their chosen website location, these files are not downloadable.
Blount County TN
Biography of Hon. Charles P. Brooks
Hon. Charles P. Brooks, born on July 12, 1848, in Murphy, North Carolina, is a respected circuit clerk in Cleburne County, Arkansas. He received his education at Mt. Pleasant Academy and Holston College, supporting himself by teaching. Brooks moved to Arkansas in 1875 and held various public offices, including tax assessor. Elected circuit clerk in 1886, he is a member of the Peoples party and has served publicly for eight consecutive years. He married Lulu Hamby, with whom he has seven children.
Biography of Dr. James Snider
Dr. James Snider, born September 14, 1808, in Blount County, Tennessee, was a significant early settler of Carter County, Missouri. He came to the area in 1836, witnessing its development over decades. Initially a blacksmith and farmer, he became a self-taught physician, practicing medicine until his later years. Active in community affairs, he served as probate judge and helped establish a local Baptist church. A Democrat, he has been respected in his community and is the father of two, with many descendants.
Biography of John H. Martin
John H. Martin, born on July 27, 1842, in Blount County, Tennessee, is a prominent farmer in Douglas County, Missouri. He served in the Second Tennessee Cavalry during the Civil War, participating in numerous battles. After the war, he settled in Missouri, where he became involved in agriculture and public service, including a term as circuit clerk. Martin is an active community member, involved in the Methodist Episcopal Church and various local organizations. He and his wife, Sarah C. Best, have five children.
Biography of John H. O’Bryant
John H. O’Bryant, born in 1830 in Tennessee, was a significant pioneer in the development of Eastern Oregon. After losing his father at a young age, he worked on family farms before seeking fortune in California, where he engaged in mining and forestry. In 1866, he settled in North Powder, Oregon, where he established a successful 250-acre farm. Married to Elizabeth J. Hand in 1884, they were active members of the Baptist church, embodying the principles of hard work and community service throughout their lives.
Chiaha Tribe
The Chiaha were a significant Creek tribe located along the Ocmulgee River, first documented in the 1720 Moll Map. Their name may reflect a connection to the heights of Tennessee. Historically, the Chiaha are noted for their alliance with the Yamasee and may have been numerous and influential, as indicated by 16th-century Spanish explorers. Over time, their presence shifted to the Chattahoochee River, where they became part of the Lower Creeks. Today, their identity is fading among other populations in Oklahoma and Florida.
Cherokee Indians
The Cherokee Indians, whose name origins are uncertain, are historically significant Native Americans predominantly residing in the southern Appalachian region. They speak an Iroquoian language and were divided into three dialect groups linked to separate settlements in Tennessee and neighboring states. The tribe has a complex history marked by early contact with European settlers, significant migrations, and cultural adaptations, such as the creation of a written language by Sequoya. Over time, they faced numerous challenges, including disease and forced removal, yet they have maintained a notable cultural and historical presence.
Biography of Dr. J. S. Gardiner
Dr. J. S. Gardiner, born in Maryville, Tennessee in 1841, pursued education at the University of Pennsylvania before enlisting in the Confederate army. After his discharge due to disability, he graduated with an M.D. in 1865. He practiced medicine in Tennessee until relocating to California in 1869, where he purchased land near Anaheim. Appointed Postmaster in 1885, Gardiner was also active in community organizations. He married Mrs. M. J. Tarver in 1876, and they had two daughters. He strongly supported the Democratic Party and was a committed Mason.