Research Aids – Page 36 – Haywood County TNGenWeb

1860 Census, District 6, Brownsville Post Office

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

Microcopy 653, Roll 1254, Fred S. Dewolf, enumerator on July 13, 1860 Transcribed by Sarah Midyett Hutcherson, about 2000. Each line indicates house number, family number, name, age, occupation, real property value, personal property value, and birthplace. 426-390. Russell, H.F. (m), 27, farmer, , 950, nc; Elizabeth, 50, nc; Margaret M., 18, tn Horn, Richard, 21, farmer, tn 427-391. Hodges, D.F. (m), 39, farmer, 3500, 3820, tn; Ann V., 37, nc; Unity E., 19, tn; James W., 14, school, tn;…

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1860 Census, District 5, Wellwood Post Office

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

Microcopy 653, Roll 1254, Fred S. Dewolf, enumerator Transcribed by Sarah Midyett Hutcherson, about 2000. Each line indicates house number, family number, name, age, occupation, real property value, personal property value, and birthplace. 511-468. Mills, A. W. (m), 51, farmer, , 10700, va; Mary A., 48, va; William, 19, school in yr., tn; Benjamin, 16, school in yr., tn; Virginia, 13, school in yr., tn; Susan, 10, school in yr., tn; Absolem, 5, tn; John A., 2, tn; Sullivan, Mary…

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1860 Census, District 3, Wesley Post Office (Stanton Area)

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

Microcopy 653, Roll 1254, Fred S. Dewolf, enumerator Transcribed by Sarah Midyett Hutcherson, about 2000. Each line indicates house number, family number, name, age, occupation, real property value, personal property value, and birthplace. 199-175. McConnell, Anna, 66, farmer, 2500, 300, va; Margaret R., 26, tn Archer, James P. 27, farmer, tn Moses H., 4, tn Smith, B. J., 17, laborer, tn 200-176. Spencer, C., 42, depot asst. 1200, 2000, ct; Mary, 40, nc; William, 16, school within yr, nc; Mary…

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1860 Census, District 2, Dancyville Post Office

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

Microcopy 653, Roll 1254, Fred S. Dewolf, enumerator Transcribed by Sarah Midyett Hutcherson, about 2000. Each line indicates house number, family number, name, age, occupation, real property value, personal property value, and birthplace. 65-58. Powel, Thomas O., 30, farmer, 11000, 9000, nc; Mary V., 25, tn; Thomas O. 2, tn; Mary E. 9/12, tn 66-59. Turner, J. J., 38, M.B.Clergyman & farmer, 10000, 16500, nc; Elizabeth P., 29, va; Mary E., 10, school, tn; Emma A., 9, school, tn; Martha…

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Tennessee Colored Pension Applications for CSA Service

January 6, 2026 Bettye Liberty

by Willie L. RobinsonHello, and welcome to Tennessee Colored Pension Application for CSA Service. The purpose of this website is to provide the names of African-Americans, mostly former slaves, who applied for pensions in Tennessee claiming to have served with the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The names were compiled by John V. Brogden using sources at the Tennessee State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee. Additional research has been done by the webmaster. This information is prov+ided with the hope that it will be…

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1850 Census of Haywood County

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

The 1850 Census for Haywood County is the first enumeration that listed every person in a each household and, separately, counted the enslaved population of each enslaver. Additionally in 1850, enumerators detailed those individuals who died in the preceding year in a Mortality Schedule for each county. Researchers must read the background information about this census to understand what was recorded. Click here to view an introduction from FamilySearch. Images are available in a variety of places on-line and in…

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1840 Census of Haywood County

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

The 1840 Census for Haywood County shows significant population growth, with 694 surnames compared to 359 surnames in 1830. Note this is not “households”; the 1840 Census comprised 1334 households. Researchers must read the background information about this census to understand what was recorded. Click here to view an introduction from FamilySearch. Images are available in a variety of places on-line and in microfilm format. FamilySearch images are available for viewing free, but you will require a free login to…

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1830 Census of Haywood County

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

The first available federal census for Haywood County was recorded in 1830. Researchers must read the background information about this census to understand what was recorded. Click here to view an introduction from FamilySearch. Images are available in a variety of places on-line and in microfilm format. FamilySearch images are available for viewing free, but you will require a free login to view them. Haywood County is on Film #005156017, beginning with frame number 864 (physical page 422). Click here…

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Haywood County Birth & Death Records Available On-Line

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

The State of Tennessee did not require regular recording of births and deaths before 1908. Large cities have earlier records by local mandate. Although birth and death records became required statewide in 1914, local recording was inconsistent — especially in rural areas — until the mid-1920’s. The Tennessee State Library & Archives maintains a detailed description of available records and their access. Click here to view the TSLA site for vital records. For two short periods, Tennessee law required counties…

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Haywood Marriage Records Digitized On-Line, 1859-1959

January 6, 2026 TNGenWeb

A large number of marriage records have been abstracted for the Haywood County TNGenWeb site. Click here for details. All original marriage records from 1859 – October, 1959, are viewable free on digitized microfilm from FamilySearch. You will require a free login to view the records. Click here for the catalogue details. Marriage records abstracted and published in typescript by the Works Progress Administration’s Historical Records Project are also available free to view at FamilySearch. Click here for details. FamilySearch…

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