Member of North Carolina Senate, 1788, 1789; representing Hawkins County (then North Carolina, now Tennessee). Born in Middlesex County, Virginia, on January 1, 1744; son of John and Mary (Dillard) Amis. Married (1st) in Northampton County, North Carolina, on January … Continue reading →
Member of Tennessee Senate, 16th General Assembly, 1825-27; representing Hawkins and Sullivan counties; political affiliation not indicated. Born at Big Creek, near Rogersville, Hawkins County on November 6, 1790; son of Thomas and Lucy (Haynes) Amis. Educations received from “field … Continue reading →
by Dr. George F. Mellen. Published in the Knoxville Sentinel February 16, 1907. The destruction, this week [in February, 1907], of the “Marble Hall,” a noted East Tennessee mansion, brings a pang of regret. For years it has stood like … Continue reading →
This is a picture of the class of 1933 at Longs Bend School in Hawkins County. The picture has been identified by Mae Mowel, who was a student at that time. The teacher’s name was said to be a Miss … Continue reading →
From Oak Grove Baptist Church, Written and Pictorial History 1869-1986* In East Hawkins County, Tennessee, “on September 12, 1869 at Oak Grove School House, God began a work in the community that has touched the lives of many people. The … Continue reading →
These letters were written to Miss Nan Kinkead. Miss Nan was a devoted Rebel who lived in Hawkins County, TN, on Cave Hill Farm. A story of the life of Miss Nan during the Civil War has been written and … Continue reading →
Will Book ___, Page 82 In the name of God, Amen. I John Cox of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being sick and weak, but of sound, disposing mind and memory, do make and ordain this to … Continue reading →
Page 432 In the Name of God, Amen. I, John Saunders of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being in a low state of health, but perfect mind and memory, Thanks be to God, and calling to mind … Continue reading →
Will Book ___, Page 432 In the Name of God, Amen. I, Samuel Smith of State of Tennessee, County of Hawkins, being in a low state of health, but of sound, disposing mind and memory, do make this my last … Continue reading →
Will Book ___, Page 430 Proven: Apr. Term. 1858 Hawkins County, Tennessee I, Robertt Rogers, Sen’r. do make and publish this as my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me made at any … Continue reading →
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