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State of   TENNESSEE -   (The Volunteer State)
      The 16th U.S. State to join the Union:   01-June-1796
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Anthological Groups, etc.:
    African American Griots Project - The Griots, storytellers of their tribes, pass on the
         history of their people orally. It is said that when a Griot dies, a library has burned
         to the ground.
    The Forgotten Confederates - "When you eliminate the black Confederate soldier, you've
         eliminated the history of the South." quoted from General Robert E. Lee, in 1864.

Note:  These items are presented as part of the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that the WebMaster, in any way, endorses any stereotypes which may be implied by the linked web sites.

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Census & related Lists of various kinds:
    1831-1850 Census Index - Inmates of the Tennessee State Penitentiary
         (Tennessee State Archives)
    Civil War Rosters - A directory of Civil War Rosters/Muster Rolls that have been found
         on the internet.
    Tennesseeans in the Revolutionary War - Records and Histories of Soldiers who Lived or
         Fought in Tennessee:  search by County, by Surname and for Tennessee Soldiers
         with Rejected or Suspended Pensions.
    Tennessee Pension Applications - Names of African-Americans, mostly former slaves,
         who applied for pensions in Tennessee claiming to have served with the Confederate
         States of America during the American Civil War.

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Extinct Tennessee Counties:: (not linked unless noted, ):
    (If you know of more to be added, please contact us.)
County Name
James -



Lewis -



Tennessee -


Wayne -

Factual information
In 1919, went bankrupt and became a part of Hamilton County on April 1919. A
         small portion was given to Bradley County, Tennessee The county was
         made by the Tennessee General Assembly and named after
         Rev. Jesse J. James.
Created in 1843, then completely abolished for a year following the Civil War. It
         became a part of Maury, Lawrence, Hickman and Wayne Counties for that
         year. The following year it was reorganized, and is still in existance today.
         (not truly extinct).
This county was created in 1788 as part of the State of Franklin. When
         Tennessee was created in 1796, the county surrendered its name. It was
         divided among Stewart, Houston and other counties.
Created in 1785 as part of the State of Franklin. Abolished in 1788.
More information here soon

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Genealogical/Historical Commissions, Societies and Museums:
  Please click on graphic below, " " (if present)  for the entire GHLL county "package"
  (To list a local society, please contact us.)

County Name
Anderson -
Bedford -
Benton -
Bledsoe -
Campbell -
Claiborne -
Clinton -
Coffee -
Decatur -
Dickson -
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Society Name and Location
Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society (Clinton, TN)
Bedford County Historical Society (Shelbyville, TN)
Benton County Historical Society (Camden, TN)
Bledsoe County Historical & Genealogical Society (Pikeville, TN)
Campbell County Historical Society (LaFollette, TN)
Claiborne County Historical and Genealogical Society (Tazewell, TN)
Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society (Clinton, TN)
Coffee County Historical Society (Manchester, TN)
Decatur County Historical Society (Decaturville, TN)
Dickson County Historical and Genealogical Society (Dickson, TN)
soon..... and with more GHLL county links " "

Society/Museum/Assn - (East Tennessee Historical Society (serving East Tennessee)
Society/Museum/Assn - (Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society (serving 40 counties)
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Libraries & Newspapers:
    Bicentennial Library - "Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap
         compared to that of an ignorant nation." - Walter Cronkite
    NewsFlash - This page will link you to various tidbits from newspapers in the northern-
         middle Tennessee area (Rootswalker).
    Tennessee Newspapers - Articles abstracted from newspapers printed throughout
         Tennessee. The articles abstracted are deemed to have Genealogical/History value.

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Rootwalker - Genealogy Pages for Northern Middle Tennessee
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  • State of Tennessee— General Listings
  •   State Capital CityNashville (Capital since 1826 - located in Davidson County)

    The State name:  The state of Tennessee was named after the Little Tennessee River. Originally "Tanasi", the river took its name from two Cherokee villages on its banks.
    American History and Genealogy Proj.
    American Local History Network
    Colonial Currency
    Cemetery Listings
    County maps of Tennessee
    Daughters of the American Revolution
    General History
    Migration Patterns
    State Archives (Govt.)
    State Archives (USGenWeb.)
    State Genealogy Forum
    State Genealogical Society
    State Historical Society
    State USGenWeb Site
    Symbols (Flag, Seal, etc.)
    Timeline (Historic)
    Timeline (Historic)
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    Tennessee Historical Commission
    Tennessee Pension Applications - (CSA Service)
    Tennessee Place Names and Post Offices - Introduction & Index
    Tennesseans in the Revolutionary War - Records and Histories of Soldiers who lived
             or fought in Tennessee.
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    U.S.A. - General Information links page
    U.S.A. - Possessions & Territories
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    Vital Records:
        Birth Records - Search the Tennessee Birth Records Database and find other Birth
             Records Websites.
        Death Indexes - Includes Obituaries, Cemeteries & the Social Security Death Index.
        Marriage Records - Search Tennessee Marriage Records (Anderson to Wilson Counies).

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