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Continue reading →The following list contains the names and brief descriptions of the 61 Revolutionary War Soldiers believed to have been buried in Grainger County. The list was compiled by regional Cemetery Historian, Robert McGinnis. Mr. McGinnis’ 4 volumes of Grainger County … 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 →
This list of Grainger Countians who served in World War I was compiled by the Tennessee State Library & Archives. The page references in this table are to the original volume in Record Group 36. Additional details about each veteran … 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 →
Many organizations have planned a large number of events to span 2011-2015 in recognition of the Civil War’s Sesquicentennial. The Tennessee State Library & Archives has a Web site with a great deal of information and numerous links.
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Continue reading →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 →
This table contains claims presented to the Southern Claims Commission in Washington, D. C., following the end of the Civil War for losses suffered as a result of military action or uncompensated appropriation of their property by federal troops. This … Continue reading →
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