See more ideas about family history, history, tennessee. A history of boyds creek, sevier county, tennessee family history library elkmont histories and genealogies. Sevier county was formed in 1794 from jefferson county acts of tennessee 1794 1st session, chapter 11. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages cora bales sevier, nancy sawyer sevier madden printing by kaufmann printing company, 1961 tennessee 558 pages. An informative and historical overview of sevier county, arkansas including two separate sections, all on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. The sevier county genealogy search arkansas links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to sevier county. Livingstons law register, 1851 sevier county lawyers source.
Sevier county, arkansas genealogy, history, maps with dequeen. The shields family particularly the oldest and most numerous. Map of sevier county the county was created 27 september 1794 from jefferson county and the original bounds of the county are recreated onto a contemporary map of the state. Perform a free sevier county, ar public genealogy records search, including genealogy ancestry histories, family search histories, and family trees. They believed the overmountain towns should be admitted to the united states as a separate state. The heads of households are given by name and then all others by sex and age with no names. May 07, 2012 the cora bales sevier, sevier family history book is known to the sevier family as the premiere book on the family. Sevier county records in the family history library, salt lake city. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy and history genealogy trails. Sevier county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Sevier county marriages, 18291865 family history library marriage records, 18391951 family history library sevier county, arkansas, united states census of 1860 and marriage book two, april 1853june 1865 family history library. Knoxville, tenn east tennessee historical society, 2000. Originally published by goodspeed in 1887, this 16page reprint is filled with sketches and names of sevier county pioneers and complimented by a history of the county. Business sites, personal sites or organization sites.
An informative and historical overview of the east tennesee region with 545 pages including hundreds of biographies. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in tennessee for current fees and application process. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Resources for people researching family and local history in sevier county, tennessee, in the heart of the great smoky mountains.
Official atchley funeral home records sevierville, tennessee, 19301973 official. They include the divorce papers that the couple files in sevier county court, as well as any records created during the divorce procedure, and a divorce certificate. This book contains general history of bedford co including communties, schools, churches, businesses, families, and a family album many with photos. I would recommend this to anyone who wishes to know more about the seviers, who had such an impact in the south. Declaration of intentions to become citizens, 18961929. The fee covers the costs of making a search and includes up to four xerox copies. Sevier county period of life and the certainty of death do this day in the presents of these witnesses bequeath and give at my death to my half sister n.
Deeds and official records sevier county, utah, 18771904, 19721979 family history library. Click in the download box for the file to automatically download. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages by sevier, cora bales, b. First governor of tennessee and 28 collateral family lineages by cora bales sevier and nancy s. Most biographies will include numerous other names which can be located with the search website feature. She told me the few remaining copies of the book had been sold. Guide to sevier county, tennessee ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth.
Searchable database some death notices from the montgomery vindicator, 18971901 some early sevier county doctors sevier county, from goodspeeds history of tennessee. Pioneer of the old southwest, historian carl driver wrote only one solitary paragraph describing seviers childhood, briefly noting his date. Sevier 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. Links to various resources for sevier county research. Sevier county, tennessee biographies southern genealogy books. This information can do little more than get you started, but there are many books in the library that are most useful. Sevier family history with the letters of general john sevier. If you are interested in the people, places, and stories of the area, we think you have come to the right place. To view a list, visit sevier county, tennessee genealogy. An account of the ancestors and descendants of the ten brothers of sevier county, tennessee by john arthur shields aug 21, 2017 1. Nov 03, 2020 ownbywatson family history, with information on the bradley, cardwell, wilson, and other allied families, of sevier county, tennessee by percival david park, 1985, p. The society meets six times per year, with the january, march, july and november meetings being held in the community room of the sevier county courthouse annex back entrance, 3rd floor, elevators. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages. Sevier county divorce records are legal documents relating to a couples divorce in sevier county, tennessee.
Sevier county, arkansas family history and genealogy books, cds, maps products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. Sevier county comprises the sevierville, tn micropolitan statistical area, which is included in the knoxvillemorristownsevierville, tn combined statistical area. Sevier county, tennessee biographies southern genealogy. Official atchley funeral home records sevierville, tennessee, 1930197. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties sevier. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories. Google books sevier county court records directory source. Welcome to the website for sevier county tennessee history. Write a thumbnail sketch of yourself that will be interesting to your own descendants. More than 50 genealogies have been published about sevier county, tennessee genealogy families. The sevier county school system is a place where all stakeholders work collaboratively to provide an education where students value literacy, have prepared to be productive individuals, and begin a journey for continued academic and social growth. Nancy sevier madden, coauthor of the sevier family history book. Jan 08, 2021 burned counties research in the familysearch research wiki. Welcome to tennessee genealogy africanamerican genealogy archives and libraries bible records bibliography biographies cemeteries census records.
Sevier county arkansas family history book volume 1 1994. The sevier county friends of the library has helped the library system in many ways. The foxes published a book that attempts to help compensate for the loss of the records in the courthouse. Probate by the county court of sevier county, tenn. The sevier county genealogy search arkansas links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to sevier county public records. They differed, however, on the details of such a state, although john sevier in a letter written in 1782 acknowledged campbells leadership on the issue. Always show a persons full name, using the maiden surname for females. Jul, 2001 sevier family history book by user july, 2001 at 08. This is merely a list which has been compiled or submitted.
There was a fire at the sevier county courthouse in 1856. Mccallie 18191904, trundles cross roads sevier county, tenn. Using a new sheet for each generation, do the same for your parents, grandparents, etc. After payment is received, you will receive an email from southern genealogy books. Its county seat and largest city is sevierville sevier county comprises the sevierville, tn micropolitan statistical area, which is included in the knoxvillemorristownsevierville, tn combined statistical area. For places, show city, county, state, in that order. Fhc has over 200 permanentloan microfilms of area records and a large number of books. Valentine sevier married joanna goade and settled in what was then augusta county virginia, but is now rockingham county, virginia.
Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 sevier county, arkansas source. Ownbywatson family history, with information on the bradley. The concept of a new western state came from arthur campbell of washington county, virginia and john sevier. On the first page of your notebook, record your own vital data. Historic residences edit edit source jones, robbie d. If you have found information in a reference book, make sure you keep enough reference material to enable you to. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your sevier county ancestors. Sevier county, tennessee pre1856 courthouse fire records. It is comprehensive, thoughtful, and very well done. State of tennessee i louisa stofle being of sound mind and the short.
John sevier 1745, valentine sevier 1747, robert sevier 1747, married kesiah robertsonrobinson, mary polly sevier 1753, catherine sevier 1757, charles sevier. There are some big bookstores that sale genealogy books. Other towns are, catlettsburg, harrisburg and henderson, sevier county is largely mountainous, with many coves and beautiful valleys. What other genealogical resources are available in sevier county, tn. Then list your parents and siblings, with their vital data. Madden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Court records free reference and directory enslaved people, enslavers, and slavery in general information. Welcome to the sevier county public library system website card catalog search just like in the library, here you will find access to many resources, in a userfriendly format, and we hope that youll bookmark our site on your home computer, so you can return again and. Sevier county, tn, genealogy and history research helps. If anyone who donated one of these photos to the sevier county library wishes to have it removed from this site, please contact us. 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.
Sevier county heritage museum, sevierville, tennessee. Sevier county tennessee heritage book family history pigeon. The regular meetings, which begin at 2 pm, are always on the third sunday in the month they occur. Excellent condition and shows minimal handling and shelf wear. The following are links to family history and genealogy, records and resources relevant to sevier county. We have history and genealogy enthusiasts who are eager to help with questions you may have about the sevier county area or if you are here to read some of the stories we.
The story of gatlinburg white oak flats family history library. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages hardcover january 1, 1982 by cora bales sevier author 1 rating see all formats and editions. The foxes published a book that attempts to help compensate for the loss of. The history collection of sevier county located in the historic post office in downtown. Romines all of my houshold furnature and utinsels except one bed sead and bedding to g w stofle my husband. The sevier county heritage museum was originally established in 1995. Sevier county, arkansas genealogy, books, cds, maps. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 sevier county, utah source. Ogle of sevier county in the state of tennessee of the first part and mrs. Sevier county, tennessee compiled genealogies familysearch. World war i draft registration cards, 19171918 sevier county source. Historical society, turner publishing company, 2002.
The shields family particularly the oldest and most numerous branch of the family in america. Where can find sevier county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Sevier county, arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. The scpls envisions a pathway to unlimited possibilities for our community by offering. Includes history and genealogy for the counties of anderson county, blount county, bradley county, campbell county, carter county, claiborne county, cocke county, grainger county, greene county, hamblen county, hancock county, hawkins county, james county, jefferson county.
Here you may find books about the history and records of this county and other places such as towns and churches. The county shall comply with applicable requirements of section 503 and 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the americans with disabilities act, the sevier county personnel policies and procedures, as well as any other applicable law pertaining to disability nondiscrimination. Welcome to our sevier county family history research page. Supported by our volunteers, the county, grants, and private donations, the museum contains a great collection of artifacts from numerous. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Sevier county, utah books search utah obituaries 1985 to current sevier county genealogy books books. The following are links to genealogy and family history, records and resources relevant to sevier county. I give and bequeath to my son, joseph robert huff, all the interests, rights, title, and claim that i have in and to the one share of land that i inherited or that descended to me from the estate of my father, john large of sevier county, tennessee. Resources for people researching family and local history. The historic architecture of sevier county, tennessee.
The history of east tennessee genealogy, county history. Academic excellence is acquired through datadriven individualize instruction that promotes active. Today, it is seeing a resurgence to continue the goal of having a thorough and comprehensive historic collection of sevier county. Business oriented sites, personal sites or organization sites. Welcome to the sevier county public library system website card catalog search just like in the library, here you will find access to many resources, in a userfriendly format, and we hope that youll bookmark our site on your home computer, so you can return again and again for answers, ideas, and help to meet your needs. This book presents a pictorial and narrative history of happy valley.
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