Dominated by water the mississippi river marking its western and northern borders and reelfoot lake its northeastern side lake county, tennessee, is a refuge for anglers, boaters, and lovers of nature. Lake county tennessee download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. History of gibson, obion, weakley, dyer and lake counties, tennessee. Lake county is located in west tennessee, one of the states three grand divisions. This kind of thing is how our history gets changed in books without our knowledge, our consent. In a series of slick legal moves, the land company acquired title to the lake and developed plans for draining the lake for cotton production. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources lake county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Lake county, tennessee history and genealogy source. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties lake.
View family biographies from the 1887 history of lake county. Lake county is a county located in the northwest corner of the u. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. Dpa serves as the main attraction in obion county, and it is an interactive exhibit. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. George zepp is a locally renowned historian and journalist in the nashville area, where he penned the local history column learn nashville, which has enjoyed a sevenyear run in the tennessean. Both are active members in the washington county historical association. The following lake county tax records have been abstracted. He was raised later in his young life as a pentecostal. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Click on the links below for detailed descriptions of titles available for immediate shipment. The column ran each wednesday in the local news section from 2002 through 2007 and can now be found in the life section on saturdays.
Barns of tennessee is a collection of photographs, along with many heartfelt stories from tennesseans about their ancestors, families, and barns in the summer 2007 issue of the tennessee century farms newsletter, century farmers were invited to. Lake county tennessee lake archives biographies cemeteries census deeds history military. Its home to two national wildlife refuges, reelfoot national wildlife refuge and lake isom national wildlife refuge, and reelfoot lake state park. This site powered by the next generation of genealogy sitebuilding, v. It shares a border with kentucky to the north and is separated from missouri to the west by the mississippi river. Sevier county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Eugene cox is retired from the national park service, for which he wrote several publications. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources anderson. Free records for family researching in lake county tennessee. General assembly of the state of tennessee and the u.
A wide range of tennessee county history genealogy titles are now available. Snapshots of blount county history, volume i and the calderwood story tennessee by stone, dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by. The maury county historical society thank you for visiting. The original lake county tax books 18781879 are kept at the county courthouse. Scott county, tennessee county court minutes 18661869 by robert l.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Locate your local public library and start exploring the thousands of titles available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tennessee genealogy southern historical press, inc. Lake county was established in 1870 and it was named for reelfoot lake, that was formed by a series of earthquakes from 18111812. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources lake. The shull family of lake county, tennessee and allied families. It is just 112 miles wide, but stretches 432 miles from the appalachian mountains boundary with north. Organized in 1871, largely from hamilton county and a fraction of bradley. Lake county, tennessee detailed profile houses, real. Lake county, tennessee 1891 voters list, districts 14 available online, courtesy tngenweb.
The names listed below are the primary subject of the biography. In these records, you will find the usual records for tennessee marriages, i. Early settlers of washington county, tennessee pre 1768. The first county in the united states to be consolidated with another, james county was a unique venture in government and the only such instance in tennessee history. Lake county, tn family history and genealogy message board ancestry lake county, tngenweb. The countys economy is based on agriculture with cotton and soybeans as the chief crops. We also offer the full contents all of our cds as high speed internet downloads. Blount county, tennessee deeds, deed book1, 17951819, jane kizer thomas, 2016, paper, 124 pp.
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In 1772 these hardy settlers living beyond the frontier formed the watauga association, the first attempt at government in tennessee, and in 1777, at their request, north carolina organized those settlements into washington co jonesboro, the county seat and oldest town in tennessee, was founded two years later. Lake county was formed in 1870 from obion county and is named for reelfoot lake, created in. Find best sellers about civil war, american legends, breweries and wineries, and more. List of books and articles about tennessee history online. Lake county was formed in 1870 from obion county and is named for reelfoot lake, created in the 181112 earthquakes. Lake county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Guide to sevier county established 1794 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers. The history of lake county has been largely defined by reelfoot lake, a natural lake created by. Along the appalachian trail georgia, north carolina, and tennessee ioa. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources lake county.
Clarence kendall november 1, 1890 november 21, 1947 came to lake county after his marriage to annie mae willingham october 27, 1899 january 1938. Tax books, 18781879 viewing restrictions may apply source. List of books and articles about tennessee history. Hancock county, tennessee and its people, volume ii this book has additional county history, 230 family histories, in addition to volume i, plus it has 582 cemeteries. The lake county historical society has published the following books. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Tornadoes in this county have caused injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Tennessee became the 16th state of the union in 1796. Lake county and reelfoot lake returned to national prominence in 1907, when lake residents waged a violent battle against the west tennessee land company for control of the lake. Bass landing, corning, hathaway, marrs landing, parkers, ridgeley, tiptonville. Lake county licenses, registers, and misc records 18961920 ms 62. Lake county historical areaadjusted tornado activity is significantly below tennessee state average. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,832, making it the fifthleast populous county in tennessee. Welcome to lake county, tennessee historical society. History of giles, lincoln, franklin and moore counties, tennessee. Its easy to checkout e books, downloadable audiobooks, and other digital items from tennessee libraries. Whether built of stone, log, brick, or metal, barns have long been the heart and soul of tennessee farms. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources anderson county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. Scott county, tennessee deputy sheriffs bond records 19111925 by schs. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press.
Tennessee family histories, genealogy books, cds, maps, records. Lake county tennessee lake archives biographies cemeteries census deeds history military vitals. Biographies including goodspeeds at the usgenweb lake co. Guide to sevier county established 1794 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and obituaries. Tennessee family histories, genealogy books, cds, maps. Dec 01, 2001 history of washington county tennessee cox, joyce, cox, w. Lake county vital records can be found at the tennessee department of health vdh office of vital records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. Lake county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. People, counties, virtual tours, in search of and videos. Lake county, tennessee 1888 map my genealogy hound.
Scott county, tennessee minute book deeds, vol c 18591861 by schs. Our mission statement the maury county historical society is a nonprofit society, chartered under the laws of the state of tennessee, for the purpose of recording the history and promoting the preservation of historical properties, records, and artifacts of maury county. Most biographies will include numerous other names which can be located with the search website feature. Our tennessee history books will take you on a trip of the history of its places and events, from nashville to memphis, from blues to wsm radio station. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources anderson county. Research books available from the hancock county tennessee. Familysearch catalog familysearch the catalog is genealogical materials including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications this catalog is different than the indexed historical records. Genealogy trails history group lake county, tennessee my genealogy hound. Obion county is home to many attractions and activities. Lake county, tennessee detailed profile houses, real estate. Tennessee county history and genealogy including civil war.
Scott county, tennessee deputy sheriffs bond records 19251947 by schs. Goodspeeds lake county biographies names a c jan 2005. Its easy to checkout ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and other digital items from tennessee libraries. Click download or read online button to get lake county tennessee book now. Haywood county, located in west tennessee, was created in 18231824 out of land from madison county and was named for john haywood, attorney general of north carolina.