Revolutionary War Pension Roll of 1835
Abstracted by William R. Navey The table below is searchable and sortable.
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Captain William Gillenwaters’ Company, War of 1812
Muster roll of company of volunteers commanded by Captain William Gillenwaters in a regiment of East Tennessee Militia under command of Colonel William Lillard and mustered into service of the United States on 2 Oct 1813 mustered out of service … Continue reading →
John Blair’s Militia Company, 1788
Captain John Blair’s Company of Militia Horsemen of Hawkins County, 1788 This is an important roster of Hawkins County soldiers who fought in a battle at the end of the State of Franklin era. A Pay Roll of Captain John … Continue reading →
Argenbright’s Militia Company, War of 1812
Muster roll of a company of volunteer riflemen commanded by George Argenbright in a regiment of the Tennessee Militia under the command of Colonel William Lillard in the service of the US from 2 Oct 1813-8 Feb 1814. George Argenbright, … 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 →
1813 Petition Regarding Militia Companies North of Clinch Mountain
Petition 10-2-1813 to the Tennessee General Assembly Undated, but a notation dated 24 Sep 1813 states they were given “leave to withdraw their petition.” Citizens of Hawkins County who wished to divide three companies of men on the North side … Continue reading →
World War II Veterans’ Histories
In 1996, the Tennessee State Library and Archives began collecting information about World War II veterans. The information is kept for research and learning purposes at the state archives. Many World War II veterans’ records were lost when a federal … Continue reading →
1806 Petition to Organize Hawkins Rangers
Petition 16-2-1806 to the Tennessee General Assembly, dated 30 Jul 1806 To the honourable The Senators & Representatives of the State of Tennessee in Session The petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of Rogersville & its vicinity in the county of … Continue reading →
1801 Petition to Amend Certain Laws
Petition 16-2-1801 to the Tennessee General Assembly A committee, meeting in Rogersville 17 Sep 1801, resolved to recommend to their legislative representatives the following ammendments [sic] to certain laws: Attendance of cavalry in their regimental reviews not be required “and … Continue reading →
Claims Filed for Property Losses in the Civil War
The table below lists people from Hawkins County who filed claims with the Southern Claims Commission from 1871 to 1873. These individuals claimed their property had been taken by United States military personnel for use in the Civil War. Information … Continue reading →