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Scoggins Family

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contributed by Randy Alford James P. Scoggins b. 17 July 1839, in McMinn Co., TN; d. 1914, Garland, Dallas Co., TX; bur. Lyons Cemetery, Garland, Dallas Co., TX.  James was the son of Burgis “Bird” Scoggins, Jr. and Rebecca Gold … Continue reading →

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Thatch Family

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We recommend you search (link in right-hand menu) for numerous Thatch references in various records posted on this site.   Click here to read Thomas Early Thatch’s booklet, Brief Sketch of a Country Neighborhood in Bradley County, Eight Miles South … Continue reading →

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Reflections Past and Present 1831-1991 Book Name Index

Bradley County, Tennesseee, Genealogy & History

index compiled and contributed by Susan Langheld Reflections Past and Present 1831 – 1991: A Pictorial History of Bradley County, Tennessee was published in 1991 by the Bradley County Historical Society (Dallas, Texas : Taylor Pub. Co., c1991).  It has … Continue reading →

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Cobb Family History: Memories of Early Bradley County

Bradley County, Tennesseee, Genealogy & History

transcribed and contributed by: Danny Williams (see footnote) The following letter is on file at the Oklahoma Historical Society. by Isabel Cobb (born 1858) In February 1870 our father Jos. B. Cobb sold his farm on Candy’s Creek, E. Tenn., … Continue reading →

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Obituary of Cornish Native Mrs. Elizabeth Nankivell, July, 1909

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transcribed from microfilm and contributed by Susan Langheld Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner Date:  7/23/1909 MRS. ELIZABETH NANKIVELL Mrs. Elizabeth Nankivell, wife of James Nankivell, of Ducktown, died Tuesday morning, after a short illness. Deceased was born at Pretin Port, … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration & Settlement, Obituaries, Professions & Professionals, Vital Records

Petition to TN Legislature to Move Polk / Bradley County Line, 1841

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Transcribed from microfilm and contributed by: Charles A. Sherrill, 1992 A project of the Bradley County Historical Society Click here for an introduction to these petitions and instructions for acquiring copies. Petition Number 42, Year 1841_ [Notes on envelope show … Continue reading →

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Petition of Zachariah Rose to TN Legislature Regarding Navigating the Ocoee River, 1839

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Transcribed from microfilm and contributed by: Charles A. Sherrill, 1992 A project of the Bradley County Historical Society Click here for an introduction to these petitions and instructions for acquiring copies. Petition Number 145, Year 1839_ [Envelope postmarked Columbus, Tenn. … Continue reading →

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Petition to TN Legislature To Form a new County, 1837

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Transcribed from microfilm and contributed by: Charles A. Sherrill, 1992 A project of the Bradley County Historical Society Click here for an introduction to these petitions and instructions for acquiring copies. Petition Number 94, Year 1837_ [No cover sheet or … Continue reading →

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Vintage Postcards of Bradley County

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contributed by Jackie Robinson

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Oak Grove Academy Reunion, 1909

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transcribed and contributed by Susan Langheld (date unidentified) Newspaper:  Journal & Herald Date:  05/28/1909 OAK GROVE ACADEMY REUNION JUNE 3, 1909 The Journal and Banner on Tuesday announced that the students of Oak Grove Academy would hold their annual reunion … Continue reading →

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