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Sewell Family

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebJanuary 24, 2022

Photo Album Biographical Sketch of the Life of E. G. Sewell [from Biographical Sketches of Gospel Preachers, by H. Leo Boles, pgs.238-242; Gospel Advocate Company, Nashville, Tennessee, c.1932] The writer has the same difficulty to meet in preparing this biographical … Continue reading →

Posted in Cemetery & Burial Records, Historic Sites, Individuals & Families, Photo Albums, Religious Group Records

Josiah Gregg: Merchant, Explorer, Naturalist

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebJanuary 24, 2022

  Josiah Gregg was born July 19, 1806, in Overton County, the youngest of seven children of Harmon and Susannah (Smelser) Gregg.  When Josiah was six, the family moved to Howard County, Missouri.  At the age of 18, Josiah was … Continue reading →

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Some Writings by Author Jim Clark of Livingston

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebSeptember 6, 2021

Circles of Influence and Confluence: One Writer’s Inspirations (on Byron Herbert Reece) by Jim Clark On Sundays when I was young my family would make the 40-mile trip from Cookeville, Tennessee, where we lived, to Celina, Tennessee, where both sets … Continue reading →

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Fentress County Photos Found On-Line

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebSeptember 6, 2021

The links below are to photo albums created by Mike Allen from photos submitted by others.  Click on the links to view this large collection of old images. Photos scanned by Randall Choate (includes Alexander) Photos scanned by Milly Piros … Continue reading →

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Beaty Family

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebDecember 24, 2025

Photo Album   “Tinker” Dave Beaty For information about Civil War guerilla soldier “Tinker” Dave Beaty in separate articles on this site, please use the Search box in the menu at the top or in the sidebar at right. Beaty … Continue reading →

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Ray / Rea / Rhea Family

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebSeptember 6, 2021

Leonard Rea / Ray Bible Record (This Bible record was published in Tennessee Records, Bible Records and Marriage Bonds, Compiled by Jeannette Tillotson Acklen, Nashville, TN, 1933, pp. 161. This Bible record was transcribed by Barb Donovan verbatim from the … Continue reading →

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Officer Family

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebSeptember 6, 2021

William Alexander Officer Bible Record (This Bible record was published in Tennessee Records, Bible Records and Marriage Bonds, Compiled by Jeannette Tillotson Acklen, Nashville, TN, 1933, pp. 160-1. This Bible record was transcribed by Barb Donovan verbatim from the Acklen … Continue reading →

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Butler Family

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebJanuary 24, 2022

Photo Album Bible of Thomas and Jane (Turner) Butler Source: Cass Butler, via the Internet Archive J.B. BUTLER FAMILY Thomas Butler was married to Jane Turner Oct. 50, 1854, in Overton County, Tenn. John Benton Butler was married to Hannah … Continue reading →

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U. S. National Archives Searchable Databases

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebDecember 22, 2025

The National Archives databases encompass passenger lists and immigration records, census records, military records, and much more.  Click here to start your search. Be sure to view the PDF-formatted resource guide for search tips and collection descriptions.

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Posted in Civil War History, Ethnic Research, Military Records, Public Records

Census of Pensioners from Revolutionary and Other Wars, 1840

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on September 6, 2021 by TNGenWebSeptember 7, 2021

This compilation was published by the U. S. Government after the 1840 Census was completed.  The book contains names, ages, and places of residence for pensioners who were living at the time of the 1840 Census. Click here to visit … Continue reading →

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