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Miscellaneous Marriage Records Contributed by Researchers

Miscellaneous Marriage Records Contributed by Researchers

Contributed by site visitors. Submitted by Ramona (surname not given): John Dunavan (Dunavant) to Sallie (Sarah) Vaughn on March 29,1870 Haywood Co. – note: Sallie was daughter of James David Vaughn and Mary Jane Frazor from Sumner Co. Samuel P. Savely to Julia A Vaughn December 08,1867 Charley Vaughn to Etta McClintock Febuary 26,1889 Submitted by Trish Bowman: W.P. Higgins to Martha E. Watson   January 12, 1868,  Bondsman W.F. Watson, Book 3, p.218  Haywood County, TN Marriage Records Submitted by…

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Index to Selected Obituaries from Haywood County

Index to Selected Obituaries from Haywood County

This table contains a combination of two separate archived pages from the Haywood County TNGenWeb site, with a total of 3,341 entries. One page, identified as obituaries from the 1980’s to about 2010, said it was an index of obituaries from mainly The (Brownsville) States-Graphic newspaper.  The other page was identified as a partial listing of obituaries published 1996-1997. To obtain a copy of an obituary, contact the Elma Ross Public Library in Brownsville and provide the information from this…

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Land Entries: December, 1842 – September, 1902

Land Entries: December, 1842 – September, 1902

Transcribed by Tina Gray. Source: Unidentified — the original transcription submitted identifies “Volume E,” but the Register’s Office records of land grants and entries only cover the period 1793-1834.  Click here to view the description at FamilySearch (may require free login). [Note 04 January 2026:  These records predate Haywood county’s formation in 1823.  The submitted transcription is at least 20 years old and does not indicate where the original record was located.   Click here to view the listing of digitized…

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Land Grants: December, 1820 – June, 1834

Land Grants: December, 1820 – June, 1834

Transcribed by Tina Gray. Source: Haywood County Register of Deeds, Land Grants, Dec 1820 – June 1834 [Note 04 January 2026:  Click here to view the digitized microfilm of this record book is available for free viewing at FamilySearch.  You will need a free login to view the images.  The books are not chronological on the microfilm.  This time period is Item #1. During this period of time, much of Haywood County was owned by the Chicksaw and ceded in…

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Look-up Volunteers

Look-up Volunteers

This content is under development.  In the early years of TNGenWeb’s existence, Look-up Volunteers were a vital resource.  They would check physical books, microfilm, or loose papers at local libraries and other resources for individuals.  The proliferation of on-line records makes look-up volunteers essentially unnecessary today. An archived Haywood County TNGenWeb page contains a tribute to a long-time look-up volunteer:   In Memoriam Reese J. Moses Dedicated Genealogist and Lookup Volunteer for Haywood County Reese passed away October, 2005.  She is and…

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Selected Powell Surname Marriages

Selected Powell Surname Marriages

Occurred in Haywood, Fayette, Lauderdale, and Madison Counties.  Abstracted by Barbra Jean Hathcock.  First archived date November, 2002. POWELL Marriages of Haywood Co., TN A. M. (male) POWELL to O. A. L. HILL September 23, 1872 Amos POWELL to Emma F. HATHAWAY July 27, 1870 Anna POWELL to John HERRON June 4, 1874 Ara POWELL to Joseph EPPERSON December 17, 1868 Austin POWELL to Polly SHORT November 21, 1868 Carter POWELL to Lidda GILLIAM May 25, 1871 Dina POWELL to…

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Selected Currie / Curry Surname Marriages

Selected Currie / Curry Surname Marriages

Occurred in Haywood and surrounding counties.  Abstracted by Barbra Jean Hathcock.  First archived date November, 2002. Note the SEARCH option (be cautious!) and the option to show more than 25 entries per page if you wish.

Contributors to Haywood County TNGenWeb Site

Contributors to Haywood County TNGenWeb Site

We are grateful for dozens of contributors who have provided information for this Web site since it went on-line in July, 1996.  Those listed below were identified in archived pages as of 2016.  If you know of missing names, please click here to e-mail the County Coordinator. Ackerman, Jim Albrecht, Dorothy Amis, Deborah Atkinson, C. A. Baggett, Geoff Bast, Barbara Bedsole, James D. Bond, Robert Jr. Brosk, Gail Buckley, Liz Carter, Barbara Carter, Barbara Sue Brinley Carter, Carolyn Haliburton Clarke,…

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Surnames in the History of Haywood County Book (1989)

Surnames in the History of Haywood County Book (1989)

This searchable listing contains surnames that appear in the book History of Haywood County, published by Brownsville-Haywood County Historical Society in 1989. Surnames that have a bio-sketch in the book are indicated. Note the search box above the table; however, we recommend you scroll to ensure you do not miss spelling variants of a surname.

Surname and Research Interests Submitted

Surname and Research Interests Submitted

Currently, this list contains information submitted to Haywood County Coordinators as of June, 2016 (date on the archived file). The introductory information states:  “Surname Researchers of Haywood County, TN — new file started 6/30/2005” January, 2026 update:  As more information is discovered in archived files, this listing will be amended.  If you wish to include your research interests, please click here to e-mail the County Coordinator.