Historian Samuel Momodu wrote about the Tent Cities that existed in Haywood and Fayette Counties during the period December, 1959, through April, 1963. He introduced the story: The Tent Cities of Fayette and Haywood Counties in Tennessee were the result … Continue reading →
Roane County TNGenWeb has incorporated the defunct “Roots of Roane” Web site formerly maintained by the late Patti Roberts MacDonald before her passing in 2010. Mrs. MacDonald had transcribed a newspaper announcement, published in 2001, about a presentation on the … Continue reading →
Roane County TNGenWeb has incorporated the defunct “Roots of Roane” Web site formerly maintained by the late Patti Roberts MacDonald before her passing in 2010. Mrs. MacDonald had transcribed information with permission of David Neidig, the author of The Hands … Continue reading →
Colored Club Organized The colored democrats of Huntingdon organized a club at the court house last Monday night. The club consisted of 26 members and it is said there are more yet to join. The following officers were elected: W. … Continue reading →
by William Lloyd Imes, Philadelphia, PA The Journal of Negro History, vol. 4, number 3; 1919; pages 254-272. Click here for original In 1790, the free colored population of Tennessee was 361, while the slave numbered 3,417.1 In 1787, three … Continue reading →
The FamilySearch Wiki has full details of the 1880 Census event and scope of records. Click here to view the site. This list was extracted from the Lawrence County TNGenWeb site. The original transcriber and source were not indicated. Click … Continue reading →
The 1870 census is crucial for those researching formerly enslaved individuals in Tennessee, because this is the first enumeration where formerly enslaved persons were identified by name. The National Archives Web site for 1870 Census records has full details of … Continue reading →
Genealogy blogger Robyn N. Smith published a column in April, 2023, entitled The Tough Stuff of History for Genealogists. In that column, Ms. Smith described the wealth of genealogical details and historical background information available in Congress’ 1872 report of … Continue reading →
Reward notices placed in newspapers to publicize “escaped” or “runaway” slaves are often rich with details but are depressing when the modern-day reader considers the circumstances underpinning an enslaved individual’s making the perilous decision to leave. Do you have clippings … Continue reading →
Following is a descriptive list of items categorized as related to slaves in the McClung Historical Collection in Knoxville. The documents are from multiple East Tennessee counties. This information appears in a frame. You will have to browse through two … Continue reading →
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