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Category Archives: African American

Will of John Wilson (1806)

Carter County TNGenWeb Posted on May 28, 2023 by TNGenWeb ProjectMay 28, 2023

Transcribed and contributed by William Bracket and Diana Chesser Transcribers’ notes:  Punctuation is by William Bracket. Three dots are used to indicate words or parts of words that he could not decipher. John Wilson was a Revolutionary War soldier. He … Continue reading →

Posted in African American, Wills & Probate

Will of Jane Boren (1847)

Carter County TNGenWeb Posted on May 28, 2023 by TNGenWeb ProjectMay 28, 2023

Transcribed and contributed by William Bracket and Diana Chesser [Transcribers’ note:  Jane Boren was the wife of Chana or Chaney Boren/Boring. Chaney Boring was the son of James Boring.] In the name of God, Amen! Jane Boren, of the County … Continue reading →

Posted in African American, Wills & Probate

Historical Carter County Maps Available

Carter County TNGenWeb Posted on May 28, 2023 by TNGenWeb ProjectMay 28, 2023

Modern maps of Carter County are available from many print and on-line sources. Historical cartographer Charles Reeves of Reeves Maps in Knoxville, has several custom maps that relate to Carter County.  These can be ordered from the ReevesMaps site.  Click … Continue reading →

Posted in African American, Civil War History, Maps & Gazetteers, Migration & Settlement, Native American, Pre-Statehood History, Wataugah Settlement

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