Spelling and grammar are replicated here as they appear in the original document. Paragraphs were created here for easier reading. I Catharine Blair (Widow of James Blair Deceased) of Grainger County in the State of Tennessee, being of sound mind … Continue reading →
This document is interesting because it refers to his pending claim for land in payment for service in the Mexican War. Recorded 10 March 1849 I James M. Leach do make and publish this as my last will and tstament, … Continue reading →
House Built in Grainger Six Years After County’s First Settlement by C. C. Justus Built only six years after the first settlement in Grainger county, a historic house is now one of the old landmarks in that section. It was … Continue reading →
JoAnne and Harrell Brogan found several photos, a Bible, and a family record in an old book in a house at Cook School on Indian Creek many years ago. The items have been donated to the Grainger County Archives. The … Continue reading →
JoAnne and Harrell Brogan found several photos, a Bible, and an old book containing a family record in a house at Cook School on Indian Creek many years ago. The items have been donated to the Grainger County Archives. An … Continue reading →
JoAnne and Harrell Brogan found several photos a family Bible in a house at Cook School on Indian Creek many years ago. They appear to be from descendants, relatives, and friends of William F. Cook, Elizabeth Cook Collins, Jonathan Cook, … Continue reading →
The graphic image below shows the counties from which Grainger formed and the counties that formed from Grainger. The origin of this graphic is unknown. No copyright infringement is intended. We would appreciate knowing the designer’s identity. Click on the … Continue reading →
The following list contains land grants issued by the state of Tennessee and entered in Grainger County from 1824-1860. Note: These grants were purchased by the recipient. They were not for military service. It is important to understand the background … Continue reading →
During the 1930’s and 1940’s, primarily, the Tennessee Valley Authority created a system of dams and lakes to control flooding in East Tennessee. Most of the graves located in zones affected by this new topography were moved. The table below … Continue reading →
A list of the free Taxable Inhabitants in the bounds of Grainger County for the year 1805, as enumerated by me, John Lea, Sheriff of said County in pursuance of an Act of the General Assembly, passed at Knoxville on … Continue reading →
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