Bond Issues – Historical Notes A listing of the acts which authorized various bond issues for Overton County is included below for reference purposes, although these acts are no longer current. Also referenced below are acts which repeal prior law … Continue reading →
Foxes Private Acts of 1955 Chapter 29 SECTION 1. That there shall be a closed season upon red foxes at all times, and that red foxes may be chased with dogs at any time of the year except during such … Continue reading →
Budget System The following act once created a budgeting system for Overton County, but it has been specifically repealed or superseded by current law. Private Acts of 1937, Chapter 840, was the first Budget Law and System for Overton County. … Continue reading →
Private Acts of 1941 Chapter 375 SECTION 1. (a) The term “County Judge or Chairman” when used in this Act shall mean the County Judge or Chairman of Overton County, Tennessee. (b) The term “County Court Clerk,” when used in … Continue reading →
The Winningham Murders Details about the Winningham Sheriff and Deputy murders in 1933 are in other articles on this Web site: Click here to read compiled research and newspaper articles by this site’s Coordinator Click here to read a National … Continue reading →
Related Articles on this Web Site Click here to read a National Park Service Archives Blog Post Click here to read an Independent Herald (Oneida) Newspaper Article Miscellaneous Details Gleaned from Family Trees and Original Documents George B. Winningham … Continue reading →
Published January 4, 2021, by the Independent Herald (Oneida, TN) There are several culturally-significant sites throughout the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area backcountry that are preserved by the National Park Service. These sites — like the Armstead … Continue reading →
The events that occurred April 21 thru June 8, 1933, had a terrible impact on the lives of two families, two communities and many citizens of the Big South Fork area. There are many that still refuse to talk about … Continue reading →
Photo Album Andrew and Sarah Smith Family Bible Andrew Smith 10/26/1811 11/16/1869 Ohio Co, KY Matilda Jane Smith 1/9/1837 2/27/1858 Samuel “Hardin” Smith 8/19/1838 Logan Overton Smith 9/25/1840 Isaac Montgomery Smith 3/22/1843 Mary … Continue reading →
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