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 →
A list of the free Taxable Inhabitants in the bounds of Grainger County for the year 1805, as enumerated by me, John Lea, Sheriff of said County in pursuance of an Act of the General Assembly, passed at Knoxville on … Continue reading →
This information was electronically converted from a typewritten transcription. Therefore, numerous opportunities for error are present. You should consider this a finding aid. Check original source documents at the TN State Library & Archives for verification. If you have additions … Continue reading →
This table was electronically converted from a typewritten transcription. Therefore, numerous opportunities for error are present. You should consider this a finding aid. Check original source documents at the TN State Library & Archives for verification. If you have additions … Continue reading →
This page contains a large table. Please allow time for it to load. A list of the free Taxable Inhabitants in the bounds of Grainger County for the year 1805, as enumerated by me John Lea, Sheriff of said County … 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 →
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 →
Most of the general law on taxation can be found in title 67 of Tennessee Code Annotated. The chief revenue source for county government is the ad valorem tax on real and personal property. The statutes dealing with the county … Continue reading →
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