Monthly Archives: October 2012

President Grover Cleveland visits Memphis October 1887

The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on October 16, 1887 the following: As might have been expected the huge crowd in the city for the visit of President and Mrs. Cleveland proved to be a rich harvest for the pick-pockets and … Continue reading

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JAMES LEE HOUSE 690 Adams Ave. Memphis TN

This past Saturday, Jose and Jennifer Valazquez hosted the Harsson family descendants along with my wife and myself at the unrenovated house.  The James Lee House property was first deeded to Seth Wheatley January 25, 1839 who deeded the property … Continue reading

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