Can’t figure out what to do with your income tax refund or some other extra cash that’s burning a hole in your pocket? Don’t buy 10 Powerball tickets — invest in a SURE THING that will provide a lasting benefit … Continue reading →
The diary of William Stringfield, native of Strawberry Plains in Jefferson County who enlisted as a private in the Confederate Army and mustered out as an officer, is available in text form on-line. It contains notes and additional transcriptions as … Continue reading →
Renowned local historian Robert McGinnis highly recommends Marilyn Mascaro’s book about the family of B. Y. Harris. Robert said he couldn’t put the book down, and that the research — especially the documentation — was excellent. So, if you have … Continue reading →
The Tennessee State Library and Archives has undertaken a massive project to index the nearly 35,000 case files in its collection of documents from the Supreme Court. These documents are absolutely loaded with historical information that will benefit nearly every … Continue reading →
For years, this site’s Webmistress has wished for a map of the Hawkins County Civil Districts in 1836, overlaid on a current map, for her own research. She is immeasurably grateful for the incalculable efforts of Jim Jackson for his … Continue reading →
Battle of Bean’s Station Other Names: None Location: Grainger County Campaign: Knoxville Campaign (1863) Date(s): December 14, 1863 Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. J.M. Shackelford [US]; Lt. Gen. James Longstreet [CS] Forces Engaged: Cavalry Corps, Department of the Ohio [US]; Confederate … Continue reading →
There are several photos and bits of historical information about Grainger County locations in an on-line article from the Tennessee Alumnus magazine. Click here to read the article.
Continue reading →The following document was found filed with the estate inventory/sale for Dr. John Blair, who died in 1820. Colonel John Blair died in 1793. Portions of this document were difficult to decipher during transcription. A List of the Sale of … Continue reading →
This transcription comprises three documents held at the Grainger County Archives. Spelling and grammar are maintained here. Beans Station 16th April 1831 Pursuant to the provisions of a late act of the general Assembly of the State of Tennessee entitled … Continue reading →
Inventory of Doctor Blair’s estate [written on outside of packet] April the 22d, 1820 — An Inventory of the Amount of the Sail of the Personel Estate of Docter John Blair Decd Joseph Cobb one Black Horse at David Bollings … Continue reading →
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