John Salliser, a raftsman whose home is at Long Bottom, Grainger County, was recently drowned while rafting logs down the Clinch River. Deceased was 26 years old and leaves a wife and one child. Knoxville Daily Journal — Sunday, January … Continue reading →
Kent Branson, who lived near Puncheon Camp, Grainger County, committed suicide Saturday night December 31st, by hanging himself. His people and friends missed him early that night but did not find him until next morning. When found he was hanging … Continue reading →
The good people of Grainger and surrounding counties were greatly distressed when the sad intelligence reached their ears that Mr. W B Harris of Tampico, one of the most prominent and highly respected citizens and merchants, was found near the … Continue reading →
Died at his residence near Lea’s Springs in Grainger County, H G Lea, January 17th, aged 81 years. The deceased was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Grainger County. Knoxville Daily Tribune — Thursday, January 20, 1887 … Continue reading →
Dr. Samuel Shields, died at his residence in Grainger county, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. after an short illness. The subject was born in Greene County, Tenn. July 5, 1802. He was married to Eliza, daughter of John Shields, October … Continue reading →
Tampico, Tenn. March 4 – Grainger county has recently lost one of her best citizens. Esq. P F Whitlock died at his residence a few days ago after a protracted illness. He was a man who possessed every characteristic of … Continue reading →
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The following table contains the 21 residents of Grainger county who were incarcerated in the Tennessee State Penitentiary during the period 1831 (its opening) and 1850. The roster is part of Record Group 25 at the Tennessee State Library and … Continue reading →
The following list was transcribed several years ago, and the original source has been lost. No copyright infringement is intended by publishing it here. If you can identify the original source, we would be grateful for the information. The normal … Continue reading →
In 1836, by order of the Tennessee General Assembly, all Tennessee counties were divided into Civil Districts, which replaced Militia Companies for administration. The document below contains the detailed description of Grainger County’s Civil Districts. Note: The text below was … Continue reading →
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