List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 sevier county, arkansas source. Sevier county heritage museum has reopened following reroofing and a major redesign of the collections. This was about 37% of all the recorded sevier s in the usa. Features brief history, vital records, family histories, reunions, photographs, schools, cemeteries, photographs, and other information for researchers. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Sevier county, arkansas genealogy, history, maps with dequeen. Guide to sevier county established 1794 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and obituaries. In addition, a short family history is preserved in the digital family history book at the base of the tree. King family library sevierville, tennessee library. For over 50 years the smoky mountain historical society has preserved this history. Old fort wear was located on the west fork of little pigeon river near the mouth of wa1dens creek. What other genealogical resources are available in sevier county, ar. Usgenweb, or argenweb is in no way affiliated with any of these publishers.
Sevier george governor greene county greeneville hawkins henry honor hope horse humble servant indians isaac shelby jackson james sevier jane john sevier. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. When publishing information on the internet and in book form, respect the privacy of those relatives still living. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your sevier county ancestors. This collection is being published as images become available. A veteran of 35 battles in the revolutionary and indian wars. Census of pensioners for revolutionary or military services, 1841 sevier county source. More than 50 books or articles have been published about sevier countys families.
John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages. Sevier county world war ii veterans sevier countians in the civil war extracts from two newspapers, by beulah linn sevier county marriages, 1840s1930s. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. The following are web links to genealogy, records and resources pertaining to sevier county. Sevier county, tennessee, marriage record, book 1, 18561873 reagan, 1982 name index. The county shall comply with applicable requirements of section 503 and 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the americans with disabilities act, the sevier county personnel policies and procedures, as well as any other applicable law pertaining to disability nondiscrimination. The following link will take you to our library of genealogy reference books. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy and history genealogy trails.
Congress creek daughter dear sir deponent died draper mss eliza elizabeth four children franklin g. Sevier county family history book volume 1 1994 sevier county, arkansas by sevier county genealogical society and a great selection of related books. This message about our revolutionary war soldier, timothy raganreagan of sevier county, tennessee prompted me to explain how i come to my conclusion on his parents. Although the county was in place by 1865, much of sevier county was abandoned in the black hawk war in 1867. Public notice title vi of the 1964 civil rights act no person in the united states shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The acrevalue sevier county, ar plat map, sourced from the sevier county, ar tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. I would recommend this to anyone who wishes to know more about the.
The sevier family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Sevier county, tennessee, state of tennessee land grants. Fort weare game park, situated about one mile south of the site of the original fort, has identified itself with the early history of sevier county and tennessee by this reconstruction of a typical frontier landmark. Since we sell many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the history of east tennessee region cd. The most sevier families were found in the usa in 1880. Information from the book, in the shadow of the smokies, sevier county tennessee cemeteries. Sevier county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research.
Tennessee genealogy free tennessee genealogy access. The foxes published a book that attempts to help compensate for the loss of the. Over 700 pages, the book is about 9 inches by 16 inches, a very large book. The chancery and circuit court records include disputed estate and property records, some wills, and divorces. Google books 17901865 the negro in tennessee tngenweb project sevier county. The fee covers the costs of making a search and includes up to four xerox copies. This information can do little more than get you started, but there are many books in the library that are most useful. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Anyone interested in history of sevier county, researchers of local.
Guide to sevier county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history. The shields family particularly the oldest and most numerous branch of the family in america. Nancy sevier madden, coauthor of the sevier family history book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A desire to transcribe data and knowhow to make a basic webpage is required. In 1840 there were 10 sevier families living in tennessee. Sevier county, arkansas genealogy, books, cds, maps. The county borders were adjusted in 1866, in 1880, in 1890, and in 1921. Chances are slim that you will find your entire family history with just a few clicks of the mouse. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages by sevier, cora bales, b. She told me the few remaining copies of the book had been sold. In january of 1966, the sevier county public library board, under the leadership of ralph egli, created the sevier county library foundation, chaired by john b. The dates indicated below could be the first widely known documents for this county. Major valentine sevier valentine sevier s widow, naomi douglass sevier, applied for and drew a pension until her death, july 17, 1845.
Resources for people researching family and local history in sevier county, tennessee, in the heart of the great smoky mountains. Early notables of the sevier family pre 1700 another 30 words 2 lines of text are included under the topic early sevier notables in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Map of sevier county the county was created 27 september 1794 from jefferson county and the original bounds of the county are recreated onto a contemporary map of the state. History of sevier county, tennessee, 19001930 smoky mountain historical society, 1986. There was a fire at the sevier county courthouse in 1856. Sevier county family history book volume 1 1994 sevier county, arkansas by sevier county genealogical society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sevier county, arkansas genealogy familysearch wiki. If you can prove your ancestors residence in sevier county before december 31, 1820, you qualify for first families membership. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Buildings that house county offices, including the courthouse, election office, jails, probation, public works, sheriffs office, and veterans service are limiting inperson services. When sevier county was created, the county was much larger. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages sevier, cora bales on. A story of a feud between the white caps and the blue bills in sevier county in the great smoky mountains revised edition.
Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. Oklahoma history center family tree family histories. Its believed the jones family came from berkley county, virginia. An informative and historical overview of sevier county, arkansas with 31 pages including 41 family biographies plus 38 different sevier county communities on 4 different maps. Supported by the county, grants, and private donations, the museum contains a wide array of local artifacts. For detail of the family history see notable southern families, volume iv, the sevier family, lookout publishing company. There are some big bookstores that sale genealogy books. Descendants of some historic residents have had their dna tested. History of east tennessee, published 1887 by goodspeed. Additional free genealogy and map resources the history of east tennessee 545 pages of history and genealogy for 30 counties in the east tennessee region including 938 family biographies. Sevier county, tennessee compiled genealogies genealogy. Sevier county heritage museum chose to observe the state of tennessees bicentennial in 1996 by launching the first families of sevier county project. For places, show city, county, state, in that order.
Everyday discount prices and great customer service. A history of boyds creek, sevier county, tennessee family history library elkmont histories and genealogies. Sevier county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. First families of sevier county approved applications. Tennessee genealogy tennessee county genealogy and history. A clarification of boundary lines corresponding to government survey lines was completed in 1931, marking the present configuration of sevier county. Jones cove was settled in the late 1780s by anglosaxon people migrating west across the allegheny and appalachian mountains. The cora bales sevier, sevier family history book is known to the sevier family as the premiere book on the family. A story of a feud between the white caps and the blue bills in sevier county in. Sevier county heritage book committee and don mills, inc. Sevier county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page.
Sevier family history book by user july, 2001 at 08. See more ideas about family history, history and battle of kings mountain. Search 339 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Internet archive list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 sevier county. Public access to sevier county government buildings and offices will be restricted effective april 6, 2020 through april 14, 2020. He played a leading role in tennessees prestatehood period, both militarily and politically, and he was elected the states first governor in 1796.
Smoky mountain historical society other genealogy sites. Jul, 2001 sevier family history book by user july, 2001 at 08. This book was originally published in 1887 by the goodspeed publishing company. Sevier county, arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. It is comprehensive, thoughtful, and very well done.
Early settlers from virginia discovered a passageway across english mountain into the jones cove valley. Includes list of lookup volunteers and mailing list subscription. Each leaf of the oklahoma family tree memorializes an oklahoma family with the family surname, first names, and the town or county where they lived. This is a group started by doris noland parton who wants to share her genealogical.
The county court records include primarily probate records. Welcome to our sevier county family history research page. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Sevier county, tennessee, marriage record, book 1, 18561873 reagan, 1982. Ask permission to include their information in your book. The sevier county heritage museum was established in 1995 by patsy galyon bradford and janie hearn. There is an index of surnames, but will need specific information. Library directory for sevier county, tennessee source. The library and archives is closed to the public until april 21st. Sevier shelby smith stewart sullivan sumner tipton trousdale unicoi union vanburen warren washington wayne.
The shields family particularly the oldest and most. I would recommend this to anyone who wishes to know more about the seviers, who had such an impact in the south. Always show a persons full name, using the maiden surname for females. Blount, cocke, jefferson, knox, sevier counties family history library surveyors book, v. Sevier county tennessee genealogy active sharing has 4,356 members. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of dequeen, paraclifta, lockesburg, horatio, ben lomond, gillham, ultima thule, ar. Tennessee had the highest population of sevier families in 1840.
John sevier september 23, 1745 september 24, 1815 was an american soldier, frontiersman, and politician, and one of the founding fathers of the state of tennessee. Guide to sevier county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Free family records for sevier county, arkansas genealogy trails. Genealogy profile for john nolichucky jack sevier, 1st gov. Colonial ancestors of timothy ragan, sevier county, tennessee by donald b. Sevier county was formed in 1794 from jefferson county acts of tennessee 1794 1st session, chapter 11. Here you may find books about the history and records of this county and other places such as towns and churches. Staffed by a lifelong sevier county resident and trained genealogist, this resource is a gem of the community that people from far and wide flock to, to do genealogy research, explore the great smoky. Rootsweb social security death index interactive search. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties sevier. The rel and wilma maples history center on the third floor of the library contains a wealth of information and resources on county history. Compiled and published by the smokey mountain historical society, burial. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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