Appointed Roane County Historians
(from the archived RCHC Web Site) Marilyn McCluen (1969-1976) J. C. “Babe” Parker (1976-?) Rachel Parker (Interim; ?) Robert L. Bailey (? – present)
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Some Historic Sites in Roane County in 2000
(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 →
Roane County Heritage Commission Members & Board, 1999-2001
(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 →
Publications by Robert Bailey, Roane County Historian
(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 →
Roane County Heritage Commission Introduction in 2000
(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 →
“Gallahar Clan: County Donegal to Tennessee and Beyond” Book
(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 →
“Dennis Vann & Many of His Descendants” Book
(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 Genealogical Society Publications
(from archived Roots of Roane Web site) The list below is included here for a catalogue to assist researchers. Roane County TNGenWeb does not know how to acquire these volumes today, but they are in regional research repositories, such as … Continue reading →
Roane County Ramblers Recording Artists
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 →
Books by Snyder E. Roberts
(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) The late, prodigious historian, Snyder E. Roberts, produced several volumes of local history. Pat Roberts McDonald wrote on her Web site that, after Mr. Roberts‘ passing, his books were available from the … Continue reading →