(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) Absolom Adkisson, was the son of Absolom Adkisson (Sr.), and was a brother to Elizabeth Adkisson Roberts, wife of Capt. James G. Roberts. Brother Yearby Adkisson died in the Battle of Resacca, GA. … Continue reading →
(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) Contributed by Carolyn Woolsey Wilkerson of Texas. Her Web site is available at the Internet Archive. Click here to view. Samuel James Woolsey (1827) — April 20, 1862, Samuel joined Co. B, 5th … Continue reading →
(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) Pleasant M. Norman, Private; Company A; 2nd Tenn. Infantry Reg., USA, Age 50; 20 Aug 1861 – 4 Jul 1862. Medical discharge, reason unknown. Married Martha (Patsey) Davis, b. 1805, Tenn. He was … Continue reading →
(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) Henry H. Wiley was a strong Union sympathizer. However, one of his sons, Henry P. Wiley, served in the Confederate Army and was killed at Baton Rouge, LA. Henry H. Wiley and four … Continue reading →
(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) Colonel Robert K. Byrd, whose farm is now the site of the City of Harriman, became a big name militarily in Roane County by raising an entire regiment for the Union Army which … Continue reading →
(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) The Cross families in East Fork were divided with William, John and Alfred Cross serving as Captains in the Union Army, and Joseph Cross serving in the Confederate Army.
Continue reading →(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) Timothy Bradley organized a company in East Fork Valley during the Civil War.
Continue reading →(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) Henry Farmer of Dutch Valley (Anderson County) was Captain of Company I, 9th Tennessee Cavalry.
Continue reading →(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) These Civil War veterans all liked to attend and take part in Old Soldiers’ Camp Meetings at Jonesville and nearby areas: Julian Barger Clint Liles Jim Coker Pleasant Jones George Phillips Abner C. … Continue reading →
(from the archived Roots of Roane Web site) “Devil” Tom Duncan and his guerrilla band achieved some notoriety through its marauding activities throughout the mountainous areas of the area. Riley McKamey, an ex-slave, was Devil Tom‘s right-hand man as a leader … Continue reading →
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