Will of Hugh Brown
Will Book __, Page 28 July 4, 1789 In the Name of God, Amen. I, Hugh Brown of the State of North Carolina and County of Hawkins, farmer, being very weak and frail in body, but blessed be God of … Continue reading →
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Will of Thomas Rogers
Will Book __, Page 414 September 9, 1811 In the name of God, amen. I Thomas Rogers, of the county of Hawkins and state of Tennessee, being very sick in body and in perfect mind and memory, being given up … Continue reading →
Will of Chrisley Everhart
Will Book __, Page 169 May 28, 1842 In the Name of God, Amen. I, Chrisley Everhart have this day published this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows, to wit: First. My will and desire … Continue reading →
Will of Thomas Amis
Will Book 1, Page 1 November 16, 1797 In the name of God, Amen, I Thomas Amis of the State of Tennessee and County of Hawkins, Knowing that it is ordained for all men once to die and being sick … Continue reading →
Miss Nan — Beloved Rebel: A True Civil War Love Story
This novel relates the dreams, heartaches, and romance revealed in a young girl’s diary. It is a fascinating true story about Nannie Kinkead Etter, the author’s grandmother, who lived those tender years during the Civil War era. The story, spanning … Continue reading →
Joseph Rogers & Mary Amis
Joseph Rogers Mary Amis Rogers Click on thumbnails to see larger images. Joseph Rogers (1794-1833), an Irishman from Cook’s Town, Ireland, was a clerk for Thomas Amis about 1785. Joseph eloped with Mary Amis, daughter of Thomas, in 1786. The … Continue reading →
Circuit Court Cases, Name Index by Parties
Circuit Court in Tennessee is a court of law, as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated: “The circuit court is a court of general jurisdiction and the judge thereof shall administer right and justice according to law, in all cases where … Continue reading →
An 1885 Description of Hawkins County
From McWhirter’s Revised Hand-book of Tennessee, published by the Tennessee Bureau of Agriculture, Statistics, and Mines in 1885: Hawkins is one of the northeastern counties in the State, lying along the Virginia line. It is bounded on the north by … Continue reading →
1801 Petition to Form a New County
Petition 20-2-1801 to the Tennessee General Assembly Date 25 Aug 1801 Petition of citizens of Hawkins County for a new county to be formed out of “that part of the counties of Hawkins and Grainger which lies below the mouth … Continue reading →
1835 Petition (2 of 2) to Form a New County
Petition to the Tennessee General Assembly dated 29 October 1835. Important: This is one of two related petitions submitted to the General Assembly. Click here to view the other petition. Note: The county enacted as a result of these two … Continue reading →