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Pensioners of Revoluntionary War/War of 1812

Pensioners of Revoluntionary War/War of 1812

          Note: Unless otherwise noted, the men listed below drew pensions from Lawrence County, TN. Source of this transcription: compiled lists at the Lawrence County Archives. Bentley, Jeremiah; 1818 list age 75; also 1840 census; served in VA line; drew pension in 1832 in Giles Co., TN.; drew pension in 1840 in Law. Co. (Army) Crow, Thomas; 1818 list age 75; served in SC troops, (Army) Estes, Thomas; 1832 list age 73; served in VA line (Army) Evans, John; 1840 census…

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Lawrence County History

Lawrence County History

Lawrence County was created October 21, 1817, by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly from mostly Indian Territory as a result of the Treaty of 1816 with the Chickasaw Indians. A section of Hickman County and a small portion of Giles County were included in its boundaries also. Local government was established in 1818. The county seat, Lawrenceburg, was chosen in 1819 because of its proximity to the center of the county and the fact that Jackson’s Military Road…

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Geography & Topography

Geography & Topography

Lawrence County, like most other areas, is a melting pot of various nationalities. The greatest impact on the county was caused by several different migrations over the years. To begin, Lawrence County was settled by people largely from the Carolinas. These people were mostly farmers with a few tradesmen, such as harness makers, blacksmiths, and carpenters. The primary industries were sawmills, grist mills, cotton mills and iron ore mines. The arrival of the railroad in Lawrence County in 1883 helped…

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