(from the book, Origin of First Baptist Church of Oliver Springs 1846-1980, by Snyder E. Roberts) The Church of Christ at Sulphur Springs had an arm in the Wheat area that later became the George Jones Memorial Baptist Church. This … Continue reading →
In 1971, Snyder E. Roberts, was asked to write a History of Clinton Senior High School, Clinton, Tennessee (Anderson County). He was then a History teacher there, and a noted local genealogist and historian. In the first chapter of the … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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