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Jason Matlock Will (1875)

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Contributed by Wanda Albers In the name of God Amen. I, Jason Matlock of the County of Polk and the State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do … Continue reading →

Posted in Wills & Probate

James Blair Will (1826)

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Contributed by Jennifer Sparks In the name of God Amen. I James Blair, of the County of Roane and State of Tennessee, being weak in body, but blessed be God, being sound in memory and also in judgment at this … Continue reading →

Posted in African American, Business & Industry, Wills & Probate

William Blair Will (1843) and Estate Inventory

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Contributed by Jennifer Sparks Inventory of the personal property and cash with the notes of hand and accounts that William Blair, dec.d had on hand at the time of his dec.d. Eight feather beds and furniture and eight bed stead … Continue reading →

Posted in African American, Land Records, Wills & Probate

Hines Valley Church Members from 1820 Onward

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Compiled by Robert L. Bailey Source:  Tennessee State Library and Archives Microfilm  #1046. “This Book was purchased September 26th, 1859.  Price two dollars & 75 cents.  Bought of Wm. McEwin by Asa Newport.  Designed to include the Record of the Church … Continue reading →

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Pleasant M. & Sarah (Patton) Wright Family Bible

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(from archived RCHC Web Site) Notes on original transcription:  W.P.A. Records. The Bible was in the possession of Mr. Pleasant M. Wright of Rockwood, Tennessee in 1930s.  Births Pleasant M. Wright born Jan. 21, 1813 Sarah Wright born Oct. 16, 1817 … Continue reading →

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Hood Cemetery

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The Hood Cemetery was originally located on River Road.  It was later moved up the hill to it’s new location. A Marker by the street of its new location reads “Hood Final Resting Place Established in 1800″   Thomas L. … Continue reading →

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Edney Devereaux Billings Family Bible

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Note on original transcription:  Contributed by Wayne Billings Births & Deaths Edney D. Billings, Father, March 7, 1851 – Feb 6, 1938, age 87, Senility Mary Phipher Billings, Wife, 4/13/1855-4/21/1901, age 46 Pneumonia Robert Winslow Billings, Son, 1/22/1873-7/9/1950, age 77, heart … Continue reading →

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Bayless Winslow Billings Family Bible

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Note on original transcription:  Contributed by Wayne Billings This certifies that the rite of Holy Matrimony was celebrated between –B. W. Billings and R. M. Cooley on Aug. 31st 1873. Births B. W. Billings March 7th 1851 R. M. Cooley ne … Continue reading →

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A Carden Family Bible

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(from archived RCHC Web Site) Note on original transcription:  W.P.A. Records.  The Bible was in possession of Mrs. J. J. Johnston in the 1930’s. Note for this post:  It is likely the Bible belonged to George Washington Carden and his … Continue reading →

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Ingram Family Bibles

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(from archived RCHC Web Site) Note:  These appear to be individual Bible records, though they were listed on a single transcription page on the archived site. Bible of Mrs. Ernest Ingram of Rockwood, TN Births Ernest Ingram born Sept. 22, … Continue reading →

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