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Title: Land Grant
Witness : Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Signer : Daniel Graham, 1789-1869
Date Created: 1828-11-29
Abstract: A land grant giving property to Augustine Berry. The grant is signed by Tennessee Governor Sam Houston. Secretary of State Daniel Graham`s signature also appears.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Early History of Henry County, Tennessee
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002846
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| 127 |
Title: I.W.C. Bryant in Decherd, TN to General John Eaton, Jr. in Washington, D.C.
Author : I.W.C. Bryant
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1872-02-06
Abstract: Tells of knowledge of a pack of Wild Cats, siezing spirits and hauling it down the mountain, nuisances, and the business of siezing.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence, 1865-1905
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001719
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| 128 |
Title: To the People of Tennessee!
Author : Isham G. Harris, 1818-1897
Author : Edwin A. Keeble
Author : Edward S. Cheatham
Date Created: 1863-07-17
Abstract: Isham Harris published this handbill in 1863 in Chattanooga as Governor of the Confederate state of Tennessee. It calls on people to vote in an election to elect a governor, members of the General Assembly and Confederate Congressional representatives on the first Thursday in August. He writes of the duty of citizens to cast their vote despite "the attempt of arbitrary and lawless power" to prevent it. The letter explains the law pertaining to elections, and outlines the means by which the vote will take place and instructs County Courts or sheriffs to send the sealed votes by a military force to either the Speaker of the Senate or the Secretary of State in Athens, Tennessee. A copy of an act passed on March 13, 1862 detailing number of representatives each county will have in the Tennessee Confederate state legislature. Edwin A. Keeble, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Edward S. Cheatham, Speaker of the Senate.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Governor Isham G. Harris Papers, 1857-1862
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001614
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| 129 |
Title: Declaration of Intent for Naturalization of Isidor Beiler
Attributed name : Knox County Circuit Court
Other : Isidor Beiler
Date Created: 1890-12-17
Abstract: Isidor Beiler was a native of Romania under King Carlos II, to whom he swears that he no longer has allegiance. He came to the United States in 1887 and lived in Knoxville since that time.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Knox County Circuit Court
Contributing Institution: Knox County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001873
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| 130 |
Title: J. W. Howard in Greeneville, Tennessee to Governor Austin Peay in Nashville, Tennessee
Creator : J W Howard
Recipient : Austin Peay, 1876-1927
Associated name : T J Luttrell
Date Created: 1925-06-28
Abstract: Resolution of the Men`s Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Greenville, Tennessee. This Resolution was sent to Austin Peay, then Governor of the State of Tennessee. The Resolution regards the class approving the position that the Governor took in his letter to the Superintendent of Schools in Rhea County, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Governor Austin Peay Papers, 1923-1927
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002594
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| 131 |
Title: Pickett Chapel Deed
Signer : J. B. Booth
Date Created: 1924-03-15
Abstract: This is a deed to Pickett`s Chapel sold by J.B. Booth to Reuban Hale, William Harlan, W. A. Thompson, J.B. Scruggs, James McGregor, J.T. Richardson, and Nellie Richardson.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Historical Collection
Contributing Institution: Roy Bailey African-American Museum and History Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003293
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| 132 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 182
Applicant : J. B. King
Date Created: 1868-06-27
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken by armies during the war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003545
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| 133 |
Title: Memorandum between Henry Ehret and J. Fred Johnson
Attributed name : J. Fred Johnson
Attributed name : Henry Ehret
Date Created: 1912-11-19
Abstract: This is a memorandum of a conference is a tentative agreement for sale of the property previously occupied by the Dixie Concrete Company. Mr. Johnson`s stated price was $2,000.00 for the building and one acre of land and includes the terms of the note. The deed was to be prepared at a later date because of pending litigation on for a boiler plant, general repair work, and manufacture of stacks, breeching and tanks.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Carolina, Clinchfield, and Ohio Railway Records
Contributing Institution: Archives of Appalachia- ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002614
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| 134 |
Title: 1828 Feb. 23 [to] Sam Houston, Nashville, Tennessee
Author : J. Hamilton
Recipient : Sam Houston
Date Created: 1828-02-23
Abstract: This document is a recommendation by J. C. Hamilton for G. W. Terrell to receive the job of Attorney General under Governor Sam Houston.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Governor Samuel Houston Papers, 1827-1829
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003007
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| 135 |
Title: Records of possession of illegal liquor
Associated name : J. L. Smith
Associated name : Jim Braun
Date Created: 1921 - 1924-10-16
Abstract: Assorted records related to the possession of illegal liquor. One is a certificate noting that a local policeman has turned over confiscated liquor to the Bradley County Sheriff. The other is a report to the Bradley County judge on whiskey confiscations with a note at the end on the decision of how to dispose of the liquor.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Cleveland Public Library History Branch Collection
Contributing Institution: Southeast Tennessee Digital Archive Cleveland State Community College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000781
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| 136 |
Title: Saunders, J.M. in Warrenton, VA to Burford, David in Dixon Springs, TN
Author : J. M. Saunders
Associated name : R. M. Saunders
Date Created: 1835-01-30
Abstract: Grants power of attorney for R.M Saunders and J.M. Saunders to David Burford of Smith County, TN to sell the land of their father`s estate. Duly witnessed on February 18, 1835. Envelope enclosed.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: David Burford Papers, 1814-1856
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001847
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| 137 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 179
Signer : J. M. Thomas
Date Created: 1868-06-10
Abstract: Claims filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003553
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| 138 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 151
Complainant : J. Millen Gold
Date Created: 1868-06-17
Abstract: This is a rejected claim filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003570
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| 139 |
Title: Will The Streets Of Washington Run With Blood?
Author : J. W. H. de Bellevile
Associated name : Country Editor Publishing CO., Inc.
Date Created: 1933-02-25
Abstract: An editorial stating that the repeal of prohibition could embolden Communists.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001665
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| 140 |
Title: Anti-Saloon League in Memphis, TN, to Mayor E. H. Crump in Memphis, TN
Author : Anti-Saloon And Law Enforcement League Of Shelby County
Author : J. W. McKinney
Author : S. S. Preston
Date Created: 1914-05-02 - 1914-05-04
Abstract: A letter expressing the league`s displeasure at Mayor Crump for not shutting down saloons in Memphis.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001650
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| 141 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 149
Signer : J.A. Thomas
Date Created: 1868-06-23
Abstract: Claims filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003556
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| 142 |
Title: Estate papers regarding the sale of the slaves of John T. Weeks
Author : J.C. Ingram
Date Created: 1842
Abstract: Estate sale of the slaves of John T. Weaks. J. C. Ingram was executor. 1841 will.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: County Records
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002787
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| 143 |
Title: Report on Bradley County Jail
Signer : J.W. Hayes
Date Created: 1929-01-31
Abstract: This is a report on Bradley County Jail. Included is a list of the prisoners that were sent to the workhouse in March 1940.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Cleveland Public Library History Branch Collection
Contributing Institution: Southeast Tennessee Digital Archive Cleveland State Community College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002701
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| 144 |
Title: State of Tennessee vs. Harper Vaughan, Tippling on Election Day
Signer : J.W. Lewis
Plaintiff : State of Tennessee
Defendant : Harper Vaughan
Date Created: 1884-12
Abstract: Records from the case of the State of Tennessee vs. Harper Vaughan, who was found guilty of serving intoxicating liquors on election day, near the election grounds. Foreman of the Grand Jury J.W. Lewis and the other jurors swore in and signed their names to the list. W.T. Vaughan and Marion Smith were summoned as witnesses for the State.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: State Circuit Court
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002751
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| 145 |
Title: State of Tennessee Town of Lynchburg vs. Julia White
Associated name : Jack Bobo
Printer : Marshall & Bruce Co.
Date Created: 1936-11-28
Abstract: This document is titled, "State of Tennessee Town of Lynchburg vs. Julia White". It is a warrant for the arrest of Julia White for disorderly conduct and public profanity.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Miscellaneous Moore County Loose Records, 1830-1964
Contributing Institution: Moore County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002774
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| 146 |
Title: Garnishment process against A. L. Davidson of Edgefield, TN by Jacob McGavock, Clerk, District Court for Middle Tennessee, C.S.A.
Author : Confederate States of America
Signer : Jacob McGavock, 1790-1878
Recipient : A. L. Davidson
Date Created: 1862-02-11
Abstract: These are two documents in the garnishment process - an order to appear at district court to answer questions under oath about properties that might have pertained to an "alien enemy" of the Confederate States of America, and the Interrogatories to be Propounded to and Answered by Garnishees, signed by S.R. Cockrill, Receiver, C.S.A.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Tennessee Historical Society Miscellaneous Files, 1688-1951
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Historical Society
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002604
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| 147 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 72
Applicant : Jacob Richardson
Date Created: 1868-05-19
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken by armies during the war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003527
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| 148 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 72
Applicant : Jacob Richardson
Date Created: 1868-05-20
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken by armies during the war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003532
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| 149 |
Title: Rebel Claims No. 72
Applicant : Jacob Richardson
Date Created: 1868-05-19
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the civil war. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken by armies during the war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003528
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| 150 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 118
Applicant : James Black
Date Created: 1868-06-04
Abstract: Claims filed by Benton County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Benton County Court Records
Contributing Institution: Benton County Archive
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000991
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