Polk county is a county located in the southeastern corner of the u. Washington county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Tennessee genealogy southern historical press, inc. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties polk.
Tennessee cavalry was composed of some lincoln county boys, as was the eleventh tennessee cavalry and also the fourth tennessee cavalry. The countys history and stories passed from one generation to the next. Monroe county heritage book committee, 1997 monroe county tenn. He was raised later in his young life as a pentecostal. History of tennessee from the earliest time to the present. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Usa 1,060,369 tennessee 37,308 polk county 242 polk county histories and genealogies 9. Johnson county johnson county was founded in 1836, from parts of carter county. Marriages of grainger county, tennessee, 17961837 by whitley, edytherucker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Large tracts of the best land in the county were entered by survivors of the revolution. The twentythird annual tennessee bibliography consists of books published in 2005, which are about. Early settlers of washington county, tennessee pre 1768. Drawing from legends and oral history from the cumberland plateau, fentress county, clarkrange, and all of tennessee, youll find the history that didnt make it into the text books. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Scotsirish in the hills of tennessee by billy kennedy paperback. Washington county, tennessee inventories of estates vol. We only have about 100 of our 1,200 left and havent made any plans yet to reorder. As of the 2016 census estimate, the population was 16,773. Tn co juanita wilson, po box 176, elizabethton, tn 37643. A history of hickman county, tennessee internet archive. There were fires at the polk county courthouse in 1895 and 1935. Research books available from the hancock county tennessee.
Polk county,tn historical and genealogical society. Heritage of lincoln county, tennessee lincoln county heritage book committee. Polk county heritage book committee 4233385961 bradley county book is not complete. Rutherford county, tennessee, county court minutes, 18111815 by carol wells from heritage books out of print try used books. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. Including all men in the service from first to last, lincoln county furnished nearly 5,000. Cleveland, tenn mimeographed by lee college print shop for bradley county historical society, 1982. Family biographies are available for viewing now for the tennessee counties listed below. As tennessees northeasternmost county, it shares borders with virginia and north carolina. The polk county historical and genealogical society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of polk county, tennessee, and its people. Together with an historical and a biographical sketch of cannon, coffee, dekalb, warren, white goodspeed, 1979. Usa 1,060,369 tennessee 37,308 tennessee histories and genealogies 1,119 polk county histories and genealogies 9. The history of smith county, tennessee by, 1987, curtis media corp. In 1772 these hardy settlers living beyond the frontier formed the watauga association, the first attempt at government in tennessee, and in 1777, at their request, north carolina organized those settlements into washington co jonesboro, the county seat and oldest town in tennessee, was founded two years later.
Early days in lewis county and hickman county in central tennessee, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet compiled from excerpts from the 1887 book. Sequatchie county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Beth durham shares tennessee history through stories. Polk county,tn historical and genealogical society facebook photos, benton, tn. Benton, tenn polk county historical and genealogical society tennessee, 1997.
As tennessee s northeasternmost county, it shares borders with virginia and north carolina. The county was named after thengovernor and future president james k. Familysearch tennessee state marriages, 17802002 includes polk county source. Heritage of white county, 18061999 white county heritage book committee, 1999 surname index history of a pioneer church macedonia baptist church england, 1969.
Our tennessee history books will take you on a trip of the history of its places and events, from nashville to memphis, from blues to wsm radio station. Tennessee county marriages, 17901950 includes polk county source. Polk county tennessee historical society benton, tn. Established in 1929 as the east tennessee historical society publications, the name was changed in 1990 to the present the journal of east tennessee history the journal seeks to promote an interest in and appreciation of not only the history of east tennessee but also that of the state of tennessee, the southern appalachians. It was named in honor of thomas johnson of carter county, who was an early settler on the doe river and a prominent citizen of the area. I, ii, iii, and iv, 1894 through 1907 jones, 1986 alphabetical index for each volume. Windows on the past the cultural heritage of vardy. Obituaries and death records, 18021930 by gregory g. Sullivan county, tennessee, 18951905 entering a new century. Polk county,tn historical and genealogical society facebook. Our library is located at 140 commerce street, benton, tn, 37307. County map books of tennessee from marketmaps are detailed and portable. Now in our third reprint only a limited number presently available. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. I, ii, iii, and iv, 1894 through 1907 jones, 1986 alphabetical index for each volume polk county, tennessee, minutes, ocoee baptist church, 183674 wpa, 1938 name index polk county, tennessee, vital statistics, 1914 through 1925 wiefering, 1993 name index. History of lincoln county genealogy trails history group. See polk county, tn census assignments, including links to transcribed files. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Poole paperback from land yacht press out of print try used books. As of the 2018 census estimate, the population was 16,898.
Familysearch tennessee wills and probate records, 17272008 includes polk county. These books have numerous melungeon stories which should interest the. Polk county was formed in 1839 from bradley and mcminn counties acts of tennessee 183940, chapter 10. The county s history and stories passed from one generation to the next. Polk county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties lincoln. A history of sullivan county, tennessee, with brief biographies of the makers of history by oliver taylor 1909 330 pages. Heritage of polk county, tennessee, 18391997 polk county historical. Tennessee biographies by counties my genealogy hound. To view the biographies available for a county, click on the county name in the list below. Then, the polk county historical society was founded on may 19, 1955, and was incorporated in the state of tennessee on october 5, 1962. Box 3445 cleveland, tn 373203445 the monroe county heritage book we are sold out more counties. Polk county vital records can be found at the tennessee department of health vdh office of vital records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees.
The heritage of polk county tennessee 18391997 presswood, marian on. South central tennessee regional polk city directory. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties polk county. The history of smith county, tennessee 1987 edition. Putnam county vital records can be found at the tennessee department of health vdh office of vital records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many national register properties and districts. The history of smith county, tennessee 1987 edition open. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Hancock county tennessee and lts people, volume i this is the original hancock county book that contains the most family histories. Usa 1,060,369 tennessee 37,308 tennessee histories and genealogies 1,119 polk county histories and genealogies 9 note. The heritage of morgan county tennessee 1817 1999 morgan county heritage book committee on. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 cumberland county, tennessee source.
Abstracts of death records for johnson county, tennessee, 1908 to 1941. A short history of smith county tennessee from the book a history of tennessee and tennesseans by will t. The polk county tennessee historical society, located in benton, tn, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of benton. County map books of tennessee are easy to use and read. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties white. National register of historic places listings in polk.
Familysearch southern claims commission cumberland county approved claims, 18711880 source. Hancock county, tennessee and its people, volume ii this book has additional county history, 230 family histories, in addition to volume i, plus it has 582 cemeteries. Its the living history, and the lessons we can learn from it. Box 636 benton, tennessee 37307 picked up in benton or mccaysville, ga or you can have it shipped. The county was created on november 28, 1839, from parts of bradley and mcminn counties. Historical guide to chattanooga and lookout mountain by george c. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
List of books and articles about tennessee history online. This kind of thing is how our history gets changed in books without our knowledge, our consent. Mar 11, 2019 the history of smith county, tennessee by, 1987, curtis media corp. Cwm sumner county, tennessee deed abstracts, 17931805 and 18061817. List of books and articles about tennessee history. Other cavalry regiments received members from the county. Tennessee county history and genealogy books genealogy. The heritage of polk county tennessee 18391997 hardcover january 1, 1997 by marian presswood author.
Genealogy trails history group polk county, tennessee. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 polk county source. Polk county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Tennessee is an extraordinary place, and the residents, natives and ancestors of jackson county have long treasured their unique heritage for 200 years. Sequatchie county, tennessee church records 18681911.
Statewide collections are found on the tennessee histories and genealogies page. The books also have an excellent selecton of stories about the county. History of tennessee, originally published by goodspeed publishing co. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in polk county, tennessee this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in polk county, tennessee, united states.
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