Public Acts of 1883, Chapter 122 SECTION 1. That the county line between Clay and Pickett county be so changed as to include the lands of F. M. Taylor and the lands of the Taylor heirs, to wit: Commencing on … Continue reading →
The Tennessee State Library and Archives’ World War I collections are unique in that so many papers are interrelated, especially those involving the 30th Infantry, known as the “Old Hickory Division.” The collections bear great significance for scholars and students … Continue reading →
Health – Historical Notes The following summaries are included herein for reference purposes. Private Acts of 1915, Chapter 590, authorized persons who had been assistant pharmacists for not less than ten consecutive years to conduct the business of druggists in … Continue reading →
Bible of Thomas Richard and Martha Ann (Johnson) Dodson contributed by Paula Swallows Stover; parenthetical notations added by her Births Thomas Richard Dodson son of Elisha and Frances (Thompson) Dodson was bornd Aug 11th 1820 Martha Ann Johnson his wife … Continue reading →
Note from Tami P. Ramsey, former Overton County TNGenWeb Coordinator: This project was started by the previous County Coordinator, Shawn Gray, and I do not have any further information. I do not know the origin or present location of the … Continue reading →
Bible of Enoch and Elizabeth (Adams) Green contributed by Paula Swallows Stover Most of the deaths are written by a different hand. Spelling transcription as appears in Bible. These pages are badly torn and have been pieced together. Note that … Continue reading →
Bible of Pleasant Milton & Rachel (Green) Hyder contributed by Paula Swallows Stover Pleasant M. (Milton) Hyder was married on the 17th day of March A. D. 1850 to Miss Rachel Green Births Pleasant M Hyder was borned Thursday September … Continue reading →
Migration to/from Overton County Contributed by Jenny Jackson Runge From North Carolina in 1816 to Overton County, then to Benton County, Arkansas 1850. Haley JACKSON came to Benton County, Arkansas, in 1830. He went back and forth. He finally settled … Continue reading →
Photo Album Franklin Family History from Jill Franklin Hicks and Opal Franklin Manis Mavis Opal Franklin was born and raised in Fentress County, Tennessee. Jill was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana. All of her ancestors were born and … Continue reading →
contributed by Shirley Willis Noel The old Willis Bible in the photo album here belonged to John and Ruth Willis. My Dad (Coy Willis) bought it at the auction of Burl Willis in 1925. The marriage record states, “This is … Continue reading →
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