Capt. William L. Armstrong, merchant and farmer, was born at his home in Stony Point, July 3, 1837, the son of William and Mary (Young) Armstrong, both of Irish origin, and natives of Hawkins County. The father was born in … Continue reading →
Introduction: This letter was sent to MIldred Byler Forde daughter of Minnie Rogers Byler from William Leroy Rogers. The original letter was sent to Karen L. Hinton-Cook by June Byler Baird on November 11, 2000. Transcribed by Karen Hinton-Cook, who … Continue reading →
Introduction: A copy of this letter was found in the publication entitled Footprints, a quarterly magazine published by the Fort Worth Genealogical Society. This was in the August, 1988, issue. Submitted by Vicki Johnson. “A Letter from Grandfather” In 1957, … Continue reading →
These letters were very faded, and several areas were missing because of paper age and folding. Lee Valley, March 9th, 1848 Dear Sir, This being a wet morning I sit down to write you. The times and events of our … Continue reading →
Sneedville, Tennessee, 21 October, 1858 Last night I received a letter from you dated 5th inst. which this is intended for an answer. We are all well except my second son, Jesse B., who is teaching a free school on … Continue reading →
October 9th, 1867 Feather River, Sutter County, Cal. A. G. Lee. I will now write you a few lines to let you know that I am still alive and in tolerable health and do hope this may find you alive … Continue reading →
Member of the Tennessee House, 30th General Assembly, 1853-55; representing Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, and Jefferson Counties; Republican. Born in Tennessee c. 1818, exact date and place not given; son of James and Mary (Craig) Temple. Occupations: trader, government surveyor, superintendent … Continue reading →
Member of the Tennessee House, 4th General Assembly, 1801-03; representing Greene County; no party affiliation indicated. Born c. 1768 in County Donegal, Ireland; son of Robert and Nancy (Aiken) Park. Came to America in his youth; was living in Greene … Continue reading →
Member of the Tennessee House, 17th, 18th, and 19th General Assemblies, 1827-33; representing Greene County; SENATE, 21st General Assembly, 1835-37 (1st session only; replaced by Orville Bradley); representing Greene and Hawkins counties; Unionist. Born in Sevier County on July 12, … Continue reading →
Member of Tennessee House, 28th, 31st, and 36th General Assemblies, 1849-51, 1855-57, 1869-71; representing Greene County in 28th Assembly; counties of Greene, Hancock, Hawkins and Jefferson in others; Unionist. Born September 29, 1804, in Greene County; names of parents not … Continue reading →
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