Click thumbnails to view larger image. (from the archived RCHC Web Site) Mr. S. A. Brazeale [sic] A Prominent Attorney of Kingston. The subject of this sketch was born of humble parentage on a farm in Roane county. Educated himself, … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web Site) Written by Carol Batey and appeared in The Roane County News, Wednesday, 7 May 1980. Before J. C. Parker became the county historian, it was Marilyn McCluen‘s job to answer the numerous letters persons in … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web Site) Marilyn McCluen (1969-1976) J. C. “Babe” Parker (1976-?) Rachel Parker (Interim; ?) Robert L. Bailey (? – present)
Continue reading →(from the archived RCHC Web Site) Note: The information on this page is 25-years-old. Bushrod Hall Bed & Breakfast, 1892, built as the home of S. K. Paige family. On the National Register of Historic Places, it is now a … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web Site) Members, 1999-2000 Dr. Julian Ahler – life Truman & Bonnie Anderson Edwin and Peggy Arnold – life Jay Aydelotte – honorary life Robert Bailey Gary Baker Union Planters Bank – friend C. R. Barger … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web Site) This list is from 2000. The Roane County TNGenWeb site has no information about current availability of these publications. We would be grateful for updates. Robert Bailey‘s publications are available at the McClung Historical … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web Site) Welcome to Roane County, Tennessee. With a population of about of about 48,000 people and growing, Roane County is quickly becoming the residential center for people working in Knoxville and Oak Ridge. We are … Continue reading →
(mentioned on the archived Roots of Roane Web site) In 2006, this book by Shirley Rice Hollis had been re-released and was available from Family Tree Press at a Web site that is now (2025) defunct. If someone can provide … Continue reading →
(mentioned on the archived Roots of Roane Web site) In 2006, this book was available from the author, Harry M. Vann, Jr., in Vonore, Tennessee. If someone can provide details about its availability, we would appreciate it.
Continue reading →Roane County Ramblers was a bluegrass/Appalachian quartet, with roots in Roane County, who recorded for Columbia Records in 1928 and 1929. They were part of the important “Johnson City Sessions,” which produced records for a national audience. The Ramblers recorded … Continue reading →
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