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Knox County (Tenn.).

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Conner Burnette Collection of Knox County, Tennessee Land Deeds

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2819
Abstract

This collection contains seven land deeds and six land grants from Knox County and, specifically, Knoxville, Tennessee. Two of the land grants are signed by governors of Tennessee, William Carroll in 1839 and William B. Campbell in 1852. Another land grant is signed by John Sevier. Two clerks, M. S. Patterson and R. A. Brown signed the Clerk and Master's Deeds.

Dates: 1808, 1835-1879, 1901, 1924, 1939
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville / Conner Burnette Collection of Knox County, Tennessee Land Deeds

Jellico Coal Mining Company Journal

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0613
Abstract

This collection contains one journal documenting sales and purchases for the Jellico Coal Mining Company of Knoxville, Tennessee from 1909 to 1916.

Dates: 1909-1916
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville / Jellico Coal Mining Company Journal

John Williams Certificate and Plat Regarding Williamsburgh, Tennessee

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0889
Abstract This plat shows Williamsburgh, Tennessee (intended to be a suburb of Knoxville, Tennessee) as it was surveyed by John Williams in 1819. The area is bounded by Hugh White's land to the north, Water Street and Second Creek to the east, Market (or Main) Street to the south, and West Street to the west. The Holston River and the proposed course of Cumberland Street are also shown. Most of the plots in Williamsburgh are owned by someone surnamed Strong. The document also bears a notation made by...
Dates: 1873 October 14
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville / John Williams Certificate and Plat Regarding Williamsburgh, Tennessee

Kenneth Palmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3774
Abstract

This collection contains material collected during the excavation and archaeological research conducted of Fort Loudoun, TN in the 1950s and 1960s. In addition, there are a few documents from Knox County, TN from the late 18th century and the early 19th century concerning property and land ownership.

Dates: 1797, 1816-1817, 1936-1964
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville / Kenneth Palmer Papers

Robert Houston Armstrong Private Journal

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1123
Abstract

A bound typescript of Robert Houston Armstrong's journal recording information about his travels during 1850 and 1851, including expenditures and information about the places he visited during this time. His writings focus on his personal observations and opinions, as well as descriptions and some history of the sites.

Dates: 1850-1851
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville / Robert Houston Armstrong Private Journal

William Henry Bail Bond

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1730
Abstract

This July 25, 1794 bail bond is for William Henry, written by Henry Breazeale, to be served by Sheriff Robert Houston of Knox County, TN. The bond is set at $1,000 for alleged trespassing and damages of $500 to James Stinson. The bond summons William Henry to appear at Knox Courthouse, verified by a signed note on the reverse by Robert Houston, dated August 2, 1794.

Dates: 1794 July 25
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville / William Henry Bail Bond

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