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Births & Deaths from 1908-1912

Births & Deaths from 1908-1912

Important Research Notes: Tennessee required birth and death certificates in 1908, but enforcement did not occur until 1914.  Still, rural areas have spotty records until about 1921-1922. The state Department of Health is responsible for administration of birth and death records.  They were only administered for a short period of time at the local level. Click here to read more details and consult on-line indices at the Tennessee State Library & Archives.  You may also order available closed certificates through…

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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.

Comments on Franklin County Marriage Book, 1838-1875

Comments on Franklin County Marriage Book, 1838-1875

By Judy Henley Phillips The marriage book at the courthouse (1838-1875) was created by James J. Martin, clerk as ordered by the county court at its July term 1883 court. Martin’s transcription was taken from the original documents.During the course of many years of research, I have discovered the discrepancies given below. I’m sure there are more. Many of the brides have had a previous marriage. I have not included those in this list. I encourage you to submit any…

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Reconstructed Franklin County Marriages, 1807-1837

Reconstructed Franklin County Marriages, 1807-1837

Compiled by Judy Henley PhillipsOur first marriage book for Franklin County begins January, 1838. There is no known marriage book prior to that date. For many years I have been compiling a reconstructed first marriage book for Franklin County – a spinoff from another project. As the cc for Franklin County, I decided to make my research available to those who visit my page. Some of these couples lived in the part of Franklin that became Coffee County in 1836….

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