A picture, circa 1880, of Augustus Milton and Joanna Dooley Tharp and their 5 surviving daughters
(two daughters having died when very young).
Daughter Malissa Evaline (1874-1957) is standing in front between father and mother.
The other daughters, without knowing the correct order, are Luvenia (1855-1909), Amanda
Ellen (1858-1925), Sarah Della (1861-1928), and Minerva Jane (1866-1956).
This photo is used with permission of the owner, Becky Godby. It belonged to her
g grandmother Bessie Spurgeon Horn who, in turn, was the granddaughter of Augustus Milton Tharp.