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Marshall County Inmates in State Penitentiary 1831-1870

Marshall County Inmates in State Penitentiary 1831-1870

The Tennessee State Penitentiary opened in 1831.  It was located near downtown Nashville. Prior to 1831 the convicts were housed in the county jails.  It was the suggestion of Governor McMinn to fund the construction of a state penitentiary by obtaining a bank loan. Construction started in 1830, and the facility opened January 1, 1831. Governor Carroll dedicated the new penitentiary.  The new facility contained 200 cells, storehouse, hospital, and a few other buildings.  Construction on a new building began in…

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North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee 1778-1791

North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee 1778-1791

Bettye Liberty owns a copy of this book and is willing to look up individuals in the index.  Please use the form below to request a look-up. Click here to view the PDF format index pages. Please be respectful in the number of requests you make.  Do not request all entries for a surname unless it’s truly unusual. Most of all, please note this offer is from a volunteer who will respond as her schedule permits.