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Historic Joseph Cobb House

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on February 13, 2014 by webmistressJuly 13, 2017

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 →

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An Account of the Compilations of the Statute Laws of Tennessee (as of 1902)

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on March 6, 2016 by webmistressMarch 7, 2016

by A.V. Goodpasture, A.M., B.L. [Transcriber’s note: Original punctuation has been retained.] Roulstone’s Laws. The first compilation of the laws of Tennessee was printed and published by George Roulstone, at Knoxville, in 1803. Roulstone was a printer by trade. He … Continue reading →

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Lt. Col. Lawrence Charles Brinkman, USMC (Ret.)

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on February 24, 2016 by webmistressFebruary 24, 2016

Lawrence Charles was born April 24, 1942, in Stafford, Kansas, to Elmer and Eva Brinkman. Eva Maude Odom was born in in 1907, possibly in Hawkins or Hancock County, the daughter of Sanford Ellis Odom (1888–1946) and  Leona E. Livingston … Continue reading →

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Knoxville Newspapers Digitization Project

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on January 10, 2016 by webmistressJanuary 10, 2016

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 →

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Civil War Diary of William Stringfield

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on April 18, 2015 by webmistressApril 18, 2015

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 →

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“Surviving History” — Highly Regarded Book on Harris Family of Bean Station

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on April 18, 2015 by webmistressApril 18, 2015

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 →

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Searchable Index to Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on April 18, 2015 by webmistressApril 18, 2015

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 →

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1836 Map of Hawkins County Boundaries

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmistressJanuary 7, 2015

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 →

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Civil War Battle of Bean’s Station

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on August 26, 2014 by webmistressAugust 26, 2014

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 →

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Colonel John Blair’s Estate Sale Inventory, 1793

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on February 19, 2014 by webmistressFebruary 19, 2014

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 →

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