One of the first documents that family historians research is the federal census records. From 1790, these historic archives offer a personal view of our past. The US Government instructed a census […]
Census Records And Their Friends
Early Settlers of Sullivan County, North Carolina: Now Tennessee
Nestled between the mountain ridges of eastern Tennessee lies a region rich in history. An area visited by explorers, Native Americans, and early pioneer families, a land that speaks of traditions and […]
State of Franklin-The Final Words
This journey is about to end for the State of Franklin. For me personally, the time spent on researching this subject has been remarkable, overwhelming at times and filled with intriguing details. […]
Tipton Versus Sevier State of Franklin
The Franklin convention of November, 1785 was held in Greenville. The gathering met with a surprising resistance among the general public. After missing the opportunity of becoming a new state by two […]
Solid Ground to Tumbling Walls-State Of Franklin
The foundation for the newly proposed State of Franklin was indeed solid. Approved by the majority, the right to separate from North Carolina was received with very little negativity with the exception […]
State of Franklin or North Carolina
The introductory article concerning this topic portrayed a brief description about the State of Franklin. The prelude, equipped with details about the onset of the political movements, also provided light to the […]
State Of Franklin
Introduction
Col John Sevier(1745-1815) Nolichucky Jack
I have often wondered if John Sevier had been given the chance to know the details of his future before he left Virginia, would he have still made the trip to Tennessee? […]
Early Tennessee Settlers of the Watauga Settlement of Washington County
The brisk winds cascading through the Beech trees embrace the scenery as they flow through the air in eastern Tennessee. Washington, the oldest county of the state, allows the echoes of familiar […]
Early Settlements & Surnames of Tennessee 1756-1780
When one thinks of Tennessee, the first thing that may come to mind is Nashville, the state capital. With it’s country music heritage, the old Ryman Auditorium and of course, Music Row, […]
