Its got exhibits and a genealogy like place as well. Either of these books may be ordered directly from the union county historical society at the address below. Genealogy trails history group union county tennessee history and genealogy. For a large portion of its history, farming and agriculture were the main occupations of many of the residents. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources union county.
Anderson bedford benton bledsoe blount bradley campbell. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Large tracts of the best land in the county were entered by survivors of the revolution. The union county school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in provision of educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment opportunities and benefits. Union county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
It is just 112 miles wide, but stretches 432 miles from the appalachian mountains boundary with north. The library contains a wealth of union county history books, tax lists, census index, cemetery lists, family histories and a complete set of pathways genealogy internet resources howto. History of this website jane norton powell was the first tngenweb county coordinator of the obion county tennessee genealogy website in 1996. Were looking for folks who share our desire to put data online and are interested in helping this project be as successful as we can make it. County history books county history and genealogy books.
County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. The norris dam project had a dramatic impact on the county by providing jobs but it also displaced many people who owned land in the floodplains. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. I get loose, i get funky here are the words it is a repeat after me, do as i do song. Union county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. The county seat of government is located in union city also, the county government website is. I get loose i get funky get your body movin i get loose i get funky get your body movin it started with your feet clap. The name may commemorate the union of sections of five counties, or it may reflect east tennessee s support for the preservation of the union in the years before the civil war. Union county, home to legendary and popular musicians such as chet atkins, roy acuff and kenny chesney. The following are links to family history and genealogy, records and resources relevant to union county. Borrow materials, study, and enjoy programs at union county public library. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Union county was formed in 1850 from portions of anderson, campbell, claiborne, grainger, and knox counties. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can.
The areas of presentday scott county were surveyed into campbell, fentress and morgan counties. By 1790, the area that would eventually become scott county had been ceded by north carolina to the federal government and was part of the southwest territory. This recently updated book lists 331 cemeteries and 18, 318 names. There are at least two theories on the source of its name. What other genealogical resources are available in union county, tn. However, as with any grant, there are rules and regulations that must be followed in order to receive funds. Union county historical society, union county tennessee. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. However, some accounts say that the name union simply refers to the union of five parts of adjourning counties when union county was formed. Be sure to drop by when they have the heritage festival, which is normally in the fall. Union county counties counties history tn history for.
Union county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties union county. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories. Union county, tennessee genealogy trails history group. Genealogy trails history group union county, tennessee. Origins of tennessee county names, tennessee blue book, 20052006. History of tennessee from the earliest time to the present together with an historical.
It was named in honor of the strong sentiment of the people in the region for the preservation of the federal union. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. When union county was erected, its various parts were taken from these counties. Tel is administered by the tennessee state library and archives, a division of the tennessee department of state. Union county is one of tennessees later counties, being first authorized in 1850, however, the final organization of the county offices was. Union county, tennessee facts when was union county, tn created. In 1968, tsla microfilmed will books for the years 1870 to 1943. History of east tennessee, published 1887 by goodspeed. Union county was formed in 1850 from portions of grainger, claiborne, campbell, anderson and knox counties. A pictorial history of union county elementary schools from the mid1800s to the 1960s peters. People, counties, virtual tours, in search of and videos. Bailey related that he and chamber president thomas skibinski had formulated a workable plan using the hotelmotel tax.
Colonial history directories general history maps native americans plat books sports in tn steamboats in tn. The union news leader is the hometown newspaper for union county, tennessee. This book was originally published in 1887 by the goodspeed publishing company. A pictorial history of union county elementary schools from the mid1800s to the 1960s peters, 1999 union county, its cities, towns and points of interest as of 1940, updated 1986 page, 1986. The enabling legislation was initially passed january 3, 1850, but due to legal challenges and complications the county was not formally created until january 23, 1856. The library contains a wealth of union county history books, tax lists, census index, cemetery lists, family histories and a complete set of pathways. Probate records edit edit source the original loudon county will books are kept at the county courthouse. Obion county, tennessee facts when was obion county, tn created. Union county, tn cemeteries union county cemetery association this recently updated book lists 331 cemeteries and 18, 318 names. In 1796, tennessee was granted statehood and admitted into the union. Union county is one of tennessees later counties, being first authorized in 1850, however, the final organization of the county offices was not completed until 1854. Exploring union countys past to inform the present and future for over a hundred years, the union county historical society has gathered, recorded, and shared this countys rich past. Its easy to checkout e books, downloadable audiobooks, and other digital items from tennessee libraries. Usgenweb union county genealogy trails, tennessee source.
To determine which books are being searched, or to search each. This soft cover 812 x 11 history by bonnie heiskell peters is a history of the church, and has a catalog of hansard. A short history of smith county tennessee from the book a history of tennessee and tennesseans by will t. Union county genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Cemetery records of union county, georgia, published in 1990, lists all marked graves in cemeteries in union county and heritage of union county, georgia, 18321994, was published in 1994. See more of union county historical society on facebook. Union county historical society union county commissioners. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent.
Stories are mostly of union county history, but some other east tennessee county stories are included. Check out how the 16 books are doing in the battle of the books. Obion county was founded on october 24, 1823 from chickasaw indian lands. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The library is a part of the clinchpowell regional library system. The maynardville public library serves the citizens of union county.
Within history, tennessee history for kids has five sections. The family history library has collected most issues of east tennessee roots fhl uscan book 976. Maynardville, with a population of 178, is the county seat. Union county museum and genealogical library maynardville. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Jane powell and her two co county coordinators fred smith and nancy cole added many additional webpages to enhance the county site from 1996 through the middle of 2005. 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. Locate your local public library and start exploring the thousands of titles available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. To reach the main branch in monroe, call 7042838184. Business oriented sites, personal sites or organization sites. Union county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki.
The tennessee electronic library is made possible through funding provided by the general assembly of the state of tennessee and the u. Tennessee local history network is part ot the american local history network. Scott sequatchie sevier shelby smith stewart sullivan. Mayor jason bailey outlined a formula to fund the chamber of commerce at the march meeting of the union county budget and finance committee. The union county school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in provision of educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment opportunities and benefits. Union county is included in the knoxville, tn metropolitan statistical area. Loudon county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Union county public library 1 day 1 hour ago saturday social distancing sidewalk singalong with beth and karagan todays song. Union county was founded on january 3, 1850 from anderson county, campbell county, knox county, claiborne county and grainger county what is the county seat of union county, tn. Scroll down or check out the tabs above to explore. Jane powell and her two cocounty coordinators fred smith and nancy cole added many additional webpages to enhance the county site from 1996 through the middle of 2005. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Union county was created in 1856 and the county seat is named maynardville. The union county library is comprised of four locations across union county serving the community with a wide variety of programming and services.
The county was formed in the 1850s and, according to many local history accounts, the name suggests the reluctance of people in it to side with the confederacy. Contact union county historical society on messenger. Tennessee became the 16th state of the union in 1796. From each site is a link to the original nomination in adobe pdf format. These listings are very important to the researchers of both history and genealogy. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties union. It is the librarys mission to bring people, information and ideas together to enhance their lives and build community.
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