Grainger County is in the northeastern part of Tennessee (surrounded by present day Union, Claiborne, Hancock, Hawkins, Hamblen, Jefferson, and Knox counties). After its creation in 1796, Grainger County became a frequent destination, both permanent and temporary, for pioneers heading … Continue reading →
These tables were electronically converted from a typewritten transcription. Therefore, numerous opportunities for error are present. You should consider this a finding aid. Check original source documents for War of 1812 pensions for complete details. If you have additions or … Continue reading →
In researching, your Webmistress has often wondered about many of the given names that seem to have made their way through many Grainger County families. They don’t appear to be biblical or to be married-in surnames. Most of them don’t … Continue reading →
Transcribed and submitted by Sheri Kelly. [Many original Tennessee death certificate images are available on the FamilySearch.org Web Site.] Abner Dalton Date of Death: 2/17/1949 Gender: M Race: W Occupation: Farmer Born: 03/04/1873 at Grainger TN Age at Death: 75y Father / Birthplace: Harvey Dalton Mother / Birthplace: Unknown Marital … Continue reading →
This list of Grainger Countians’ pension applications based on Confederate service during the Civil War was compiled by the Tennessee State Library & Archives. The pension files are available on microfilm there. Pensions: S = Soldier’s pension … Continue reading →
The following two petitions were published by the Tennessee Genealogical Society in its journals as noted below. The transcription you see here was compared to the TGS publication, but it was not compared to the original petition documents. If you … Continue reading →
Original document in the Manuscripts collection of the Tennessee State Library & Archives. Item #17-2-1809 Petition to the General Assembly of Tennessee regarding Deed for 340 Acres of land lying on the north side of Clinch River in Grainger County, … Continue reading →
Original document in the Manuscripts collection of the Tennessee State Library & Archives. Item #25-1-1807 Petition to the General Assembly of Tennessee by James CONN, High Sheriff of Grainger County, for payment of services in transporting a prisoner, Henry McNIGHT, … Continue reading →
Historically, Grainger County has been a predominantly Baptist community. Those with Baptist ancestors will find a wealth of information available in neighboring Jefferson City, at the Carson-Newman College Library. The Baptist Archives of East Tennessee is located within Carson-Newman Library’s … Continue reading →
When a Journal reporter reached the quiet and sedate little town of Rutledge, yesterday morning, he found business entirely suspended, all the stores, shops and dwellings closed and a general air of suppressed excitement hanging over all. The entire population, … Continue reading →
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