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Category Archives: Land & Property

Watson Early Land Purchases in Washington County (pre-Grainger) (annotated)

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on May 5, 2023 by Meri Arnett-KremianMay 6, 2023

Part of a series of Watson research extractions transcribed and contributed by, and copyright ©2023 to, Meri Arnett-Kremian. William Watson 24 Oct 1782 # 152, #154 Don’t know if any of these are in portions of Washington County that became … Continue reading →

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Watson Land Purchases in Grainger County 1810-1819 (annotated)

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on May 5, 2023 by Meri Arnett-KremianMay 6, 2023

Part of a series of Watson research extractions transcribed and contributed by, and copyright ©2023 to, Meri Arnett-Kremian. William Watson 24 Oct 1782 # 152, #154 Don’t know if any of these are in portions of Washington County that became … Continue reading →

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Collins Land Purchases in Grainger County During 1830’s (annotated)

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on May 5, 2023 by Meri Arnett-KremianMay 5, 2023

Part of a series of Collins research extractions transcribed and contributed by, and copyright ©2023 to, Meri Arnett-Kremian. Royal Collins Near land of Larkin Collins, son of Josiah Joseph Collins Purchased land in Grainger County 27 Oct 1828 Warrant # … Continue reading →

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Entries of Land Grants, 1824-1860

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on February 11, 2014 by Grainger WebmistressFebruary 11, 2014

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 →

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Agricultural Problems in Grainger County (1936)

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on June 23, 2011 by Grainger WebmistressJune 23, 2011

The following text was transcribed by Lesa Cameron Boatin from the original report. Written by Robert M. Glendinning and E. N. Torbret GRAINGER COUNTY presents conditions found in a large part of the Upper Tennessee Basin.  It embraces physical features … Continue reading →

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Record Transcriptions in the USGenWeb Archives

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on June 18, 2011 by Grainger WebmistressJune 18, 2011

Note:  Cemeteries and Census transcriptions are in separate posts on this Web site.  Please use the "search" feature. Biographies Court Minutes Deeds Military Records Obituaries Photos Vitals Wills

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Petition Regarding Deed from Joseph Beard to John Bullard, 1809

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on May 18, 2011 by Grainger WebmistressMay 18, 2011

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 →

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TN Genealogical Society Articles

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on May 16, 2011 by Grainger WebmistressMay 16, 2011

These articles are specific to Grainger County, and many can be viewed on-line at the TGS Web site. Click here to search the articles for locations, surnames, or items of interest. 1799 petition to improve Holston River navigation, four other … Continue reading →

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Mayor and Aldermen of Morristown vs. George A. Shelton

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on May 13, 2011 by Grainger WebmistressMay 13, 2011

At Knoxville:  September Term, 1858 Constitutional Law. Town charters granted by the County Court. Const., art. 11, §7. Acts of 1849, ch. 17, and 1856, ch. 254. The act of 1849, ch. 17, authorizing the County Courts, upon certain conditions, … Continue reading →

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John Mayse vs. John and James Lafferty

Grainger County Genealogy & History Posted on May 13, 2011 by Grainger WebmistressMay 13, 2011

At Knoxville Evidence. Plat annexed. Marked boundary will control. A plat annexed to a partition, or grant, is competent evidence to be looked to in ascertaining the true boundary of the land set apart: but the party is entitled to … Continue reading →

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