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Beaty Family Articles from 1987 Fentress County History
These excerpts from the History of Fentress County, Tennessee, published by the Fentress County Historical Society in 1987, were transcribed by Michael Allen in 2000. Original authors are indicated. Please read the notices regarding copyright and validation of others’ research … Continue reading →
Captain Tinker David Beaty, from Hogue’s History
This excerpt from Hogue’s History of Fentress County, pages 37-38, was transcribed by Michael Allen in 2000. David Beaty, known as Tinker, was a native of Fentress County, and a son of George Beaty, who came from North Carolina with … Continue reading →
Andrew Jackson Mace
This excerpt from the History of Fentress County, Tennessee, published by the Fentress County Historical Society in 1987, was transcribed by Michael Allen in 2000. Andrew Jackson (A. J.) Mace was the sun of John and Rebecca Coffee Mace. He … Continue reading →
Jennings Funeral Home
This excerpt from the History of Fentress County, Tennessee, published by the Fentress County Historical Society in 1987, was transcribed by Michael Allen in 2000. by Billy and Carol Jennings The building which is the home of Jennings Funeral … Continue reading →
Brock Family
A few references have been found to Brocks in Overton, Fentress, and Pickett Counties. In 1813, Joel Brock signed a petition to raise a military unit. Click here to view the transcription. A Brock family outline at Tribal Pages contains … Continue reading →
Fentress County Teacher Elbert Hall
A blog post from Beth Durham. The page below is presented in a frame. Please use the scroll bars to navigate.
Continue reading →Fentress County Teachers, 1916
In his 1916 History of Fentress County, Hogue includes group photos of local teachers with no indication of their school affiliations. Back row, from left: J.S. Roysden; Mark Greer, M.F. Buck; J.B. Boles; A.A. Wilson; A.R. Hogue; W.A. Beaty; W.P. … Continue reading →
Shortridge Family
Andrew Shortridge Revolutionary War Pension Application Abstract Andrew Shortridge applied for revolutionary pension in August, 1834, while he resided in Fentress County, Tennessee. He was born in Scotland in 1756 and came to America with his parents when he was … Continue reading →
Materials in the Tennessee Tech Special Collections Library
The Tennessee Tech Library’s Special Collections and Archives contains quite a few items with relevance to Overton, Fentress, and Pickett County region researchers. In addition to personal documents including correspondence and diaries, the collection contains maps, photographs, and early land … Continue reading →