The Jackson Purchase Historical Society, along with the West Tennessee Historical Society, met at the Weldon Public Library in Martin, Tennessee on Saturday, November 5th.  Ed Frank, of the WTHS, welcomed everyone to the joint meeting.  Frank also called attention to a WTHS presentation to be held in December by Rhodes University History Professor Tim Gruber about his book Liberty and Union: The Civil War Era and American Constitutionalism. JPHS Vice President Dr. Bob Lochte introduced JPHS Treasurer Dr. Marvin Downing, who made brief welcoming comments.  An information sheet about the speaker and upcoming JPHS programs was distributed to all guests. …