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Civil War History and Information Links

Civil War History and Information Links

This list is compiled from a variety of sources. Links are provided  here for information only.  TNGenWeb is not affiliated with any external sites; further, TNGenWeb does not endorse, nor is it responsible for, the availability or content of any site below. Alphabetic Listing of Battles Battle Statistics Commanders and Casualties Civil War Artillery and Projectiles Civil War Glass Negatives and Related Prints Civil War in Children’s Literature Civil War Photos and Images Diary of George W. Miller Outline of…

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Tennesseans and War

Tennesseans and War

The Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War is located in Hoskins Library at the University of Tennessee. It is our mission to research, archive, and disseminate the stories of all the people in Tennessee who have been involved in wars between 1700 and the present day. These stories are powerful. Wars have shaped the contours of life in our region. Studying these stories helps us all remember the sacrifices people have made in the past. And, if we…

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Goodspeed’s History of Franklin County

Goodspeed’s History of Franklin County

The information below is no longer available at the link formerly found on the Franklin County TNGenWeb site. Because it’s been offline for more than five years, we have copied  the text from the Internet Archive below for the benefit of researchers. The Internet Archive link is found at the end of the text. FRANKLIN COUNTY is bounded on the north by Coffee County, northeast by Grundy, east by Marion, south by the State of Alabama, west by Lincoln, northwest…

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Tennessee Death Records, 1914-1966

Tennessee Death Records, 1914-1966

Tennessee mandated recording deaths statewide beginning in 1914. There is a 50-year restriction on public availability. FamilySearch has records from 1914 available as searchable and browseable images.  You will be required to have a free login to view the individual records.  Click here to begin your search.

Franklin County Court Minutes, Volume 2, 1832-1837

Franklin County Court Minutes, Volume 2, 1832-1837

Click here to view the name index created by Steve Carson. I own the book “Court Minutes of Franklin County, Tennessee 1832-1837″  by Works Progress Administration.  I will be glad to lookup a name for you.   Please put the first and last name of the individual.  Add the name of the book in the subject line.  Email the Site Coordinator, Bettye Liberty.  

Franklin County-Related Private Acts of Tennessee Legislature 1951-2022

Franklin County-Related Private Acts of Tennessee Legislature 1951-2022

The Tennessee legislature, known as the General Assembly, passes necessary laws specific to individuals, localities, or counties as needed. These are known as “Private Acts.” The following list was extracted from the Tennessee Private Acts Index 1951-2022 available at the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Web site. Click here to view all available Private Acts for the period. Year Act Title 1951 369 Repeal Priv. Acts 1939, Ch. 56, so as to provide for filling vacancies in the office of County…

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