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Pickett County Public and Private Legislative Acts – Court System

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

Chancery Court SECTION 1. The Chancery Court of Pickett County shall have jurisdiction relating to the probate of wills and the administration of estates of every nature, including the estates of decedents and of wards under guardianships or conservatorships and … Continue reading →

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Pickett County Public and Private Legislative Acts – Boundaries

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

  Boundaries – Historical Notes The following is a summary of acts that authorized boundary changes for Pickett County. Acts of 1885, Chapter 117, changed the boundary between Overton and Pickett Counties to include in Overton all of the tract … Continue reading →

Posted in Individuals & Families, Land Records, Local History & Information, Public Records

Pickett County Public and Private Legislative Acts – County Lines

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

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 →

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Pickett County Creation – Public Legislative Act

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

Public Acts of 1879, Chapter 34 SECTION 1. That a new county is hereby established to be composed of portions taken from Overton and Fentress Counties, to be known and designated by the name of Pickett. SECTION 2. That the … Continue reading →

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Pickett County Private Legislative Acts – Bond Issues

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

Bond Issues — Historical Notes A listing of the acts which authorized various bond issues for Pickett County is included below for reference purposes, although these acts are no longer current. Buildings – Memorials Acts of 1883, Chapter 141, authorized … Continue reading →

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Pickett County Private Legislative Acts – Animals and Fish

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

Private Acts of 1955, Chapter 30 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 periods … Continue reading →

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Pickett County Private Legislative Acts – Administration

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

Private Acts of 2005 Chapter 38 SECTION 1. Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-6-101, the title of “county mayor” in Pickett County shall be redesignated as “county executive”. SECTION 2. This act shall have no effect unless it is … Continue reading →

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Oak Grove, Pickett County – Some Families about 1900

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

Submitted by Ann Duncan Kunkel (no date; linked e-mail address not verified). Children on ground in front: Walter DUNCAN (No, can’t be as he’s my uncle and not born until 1907), Willie BEATTY, he’s the only son of my Grandma … Continue reading →

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Pickett County Historical Sites

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebJanuary 24, 2022
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Richard Pierce, Pickett County Historian, Received Award

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 14, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 14, 2021

Cousin Recognized By Pickett County Historical & Genealogical Society by Darryl L. Flowers, Publisher, Fairfield (MT) Sun Times – Dec 10, 2020 I’m proud to report a bit of news from Byrdstown, Tennessee, the “homeland” for quite a few of … Continue reading →

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