Category Archives: Roots of Roane Site
Historical Map of Roane County, 1817-1819
Formation and Partitioning of Early Roane County, by Snyder Roberts
Excerpted from Roots of Roane County, TN by Snyder E. Roberts — Page 62 An interpretation of early Roane County history must consider a number of major problems. The dates and order in which the different parts of the County … Continue reading →
First Court of Roane County, by Snyder Roberts
From Roots of Roane County, TN by Snyder E. Roberts — Page 70 Roane County’s first Court was organized in 1801 at the house of Alexander Carmichael, with following commissioned Justices present: Hugh Nelson, Chairman William White Samuel Miller Paul … Continue reading →
Thumbnail Sketch of Early Roane County History, by Snyder Roberts
In 1969, Snyder E. Roberts, wrote a book, Roberts of Roane County, Tennessee, and in the first chapter he wrote a brief history of Roane County. His slant was somewhat toward the genealogical interests. The late Mr. Roberts was a … Continue reading →
‘Black Experience in Oak Ridge’ Is Sunday Topic (2001)
The Hands that Rocked the Cradle, by David Neidig
The Hands that Rocked the Cradle: A Brief History of African-Americans and Slavery in the Wheat Community, Roane County, TN by David Neidig (©2000) Introduction From a talk given by David Neidig at the dedication of AEC #2 Slave Cemetery, … Continue reading →
Sources for the Roots of Roane Site
The majority of information shown on these pages (other than individual contributors as noted), comes from the writings of Snyder E. Roberts, and his wife, Pauline Halburnt Roberts. The most frequently-quoted book is his Roots of Roane County, TN –1792-, … Continue reading →
Roots of Roane Site Introductory Page
This web site is dedicated to the late Snyder E. Roberts, author of the book, Roots of Roane County, Tennessee – 1792 –, published in 1981. [see Sources page] Most all of the contents are from his many years of … Continue reading →