History of the clarksvillemontgomery county public library, 18941994. Purposes of research are as varied as our patrons, and include not only family history, but researching land titles, land use, historic homes, buildings, cemeteries. Stewart county was formed in 1803 from montgomery county acts of tennessee 1803, chapter 68. If your interest doesnt lie in building pages, we have.
The county was named for john montgomery, a soldier in the american revolutionary war and an early settler who founded the city of clarksville. Montgomery county, tennessee genealogy trails history group. Montgomery county, tennessee genealogy familysearch. History of east tennessee, published 1887 by goodspeed. Youve only scratched the surface of montgomery family history. Montgomery county family history book documents, c. This thomas johnson was the father of the late hon. This excellent book on the history of northern alabama and most especially of lawrence county is a. See more ideas about my family history, family history and history. Montgomery family, genealogy publisher new york city, n. Sarah age 47, blount age 20, rebecca age 18, julia ann age 12, mary a. Genealogy room is designed to assist patrons researching their family roots particularly in montgomery county, as well as early days in other tennessee counties, north carolina, kentucky, virginia, and other states. Montgomery county was the site of several early saltpeter mines. Montgomery county genealogical society montgomery county, il.
Fact sheets about tennessee counties montgomery county. William charles wickliff montgomery 14 feb 1834 georgia, united states 06 may 19. These pioneer settlers of largely scotsirish, german, english, french huguenot, cherokee, african, and welsh origin were part of the first great westward movement. Clarksville is the county seat of montgomery county, tennessee, united states. Genealogy trails history group lewis county, tennessee my genealogy hound.
The history of montgomery, robertson, humphreys, stewart, dickson, cheatham, and houston counties, tennessee 684 pages of history and genealogy for 7 counties in the north central. Family search and local genealogists maintain a wikipedia page here that is a guide to montgomery county, maryland ancestry, genealogy and family history. We sure could use some help and an interest in history and. This is a 2 oage book, including an everyname index. Montgomery county archives, 350 pageant lane, suite 101d, p.
Crush, 2000, montgomery museum and lewis miller regional art center edition, in english. Montgomery county is located in middle tennessee, one of the states three grand divisions. Blount county, tennessee, chancery court records, book 0 and book 1, 18521865 albert w. Montgomery county, tennessee research at genealogy today. The history of montgomery, robertson, humphreys, stewart, dickson, cheatham, and houston counties, tennessee 684 pages of history and genealogy for 7 counties in the north central tennessee region including 812 family biographies. Campbell county, tennessee, will and estate book a, 18071841 by paul w. Montgomery county is included in the clarksville, tnky metropolitan statistical area. The pamela gale bates davis family home, a spiral bound book. History of clarksvillemontgomery county history of tennessee from the earliest time to the present together with an historical and a biographical sketch of montgomery, robertson. A viking named gomerick, settled in normandy, built a castle on a hill, hence mongomery. This book has gone back to the year 0090 ad, with every person in the family tree, starting with andrew jackson montgomery, his father jehu, and on from there.
Bibliography of tennessee local history sources montgomery. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources montgomery county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. On a recent trip to tennessee, i was able to find court records that established that thomas montgomery s wife was elizabeth montgomery. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
The county of montgomery was established in 1796, and the county seat is clarksville. Stewart county tennessee history and families volume 2 stewart county historical society on. This will open a new page where you may then select the county desired. The montgomery county story, 17761957 by charles w. Marriage records for shelby county 18201946 and for many other tennessee counties are available on microfilm in the history department of the central library. Jackson county, florida, marriages 18481900, a spiral bound book. For the most current listing of resources for this location, and from additional publishers, please visit the montgomery county page in the live roots catalog.
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. Jan 01, 2000 stewart county tennessee history and families volume 2 stewart county historical society on. Decatur county, georgia marriage records 18241943, by frances ingmire a softbound book. Montgomery county genealogical society montgomery county. The montgomery family history book was written the winter of 20102011 by author scott wentling. We sure could use some help and an interest in history and genealogy are all that is required if you are interested please go to our contact page and send us a message. Blount county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Henry sellers historical records and family trees myheritage.
Montgomery county archives has the marriage records. This collection includes the draft copies of the family histories included in the book montgomery county, tennessee. Although not electronically indexed, familysearchs tennessee probate records include greene county wills starting in 1828 and apparently some back to 1810. The county was named in honor of colonel john montgomery, a native of virginia, who came west early, and was killed on the frontier. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link.
Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties stewart. We also have the land records from 1789 and the court records from the various courts of the county. Lincoln county, tennessee family history and genealogy books products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27. Jane caldwell montgomery barron 02 mar 1829 georgia, united states 04. The same year, much of the eastern portion of montgomery county was combined with land taken from sumner county to form robertson county, tn. James ford was the first senator from the county of. There was a fire at the stewart county courthouse in 1862. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. Montgomery county, tennessee, family history book 2000 montgomery county historical society, 2000 surname index.
It was formed in 1796 from part of tennessee county and is bordered by the tennessee counties. Family reunion, a campbell county, tn family history book by sara hollingsworth chaniott. Campbell county, tennessee, usa places librarything. First families of tennessee is a tribute to those men and women who established the state. With records available for more than 200 years of the states history, your family is. Montgomery county archives has the marriage records from 1838 and probate records from 1796. This book was originally published in 1886 by the goodspeed publishing company. The overton county historical society book committee is now accepting orders or the reprint of the 1992 edition of the history of overton county, tennessee. Robert c montgomery 05 jan 1930 detroit, wayne, mi 12 dec 2012 managed by debbie thomas. Genealogy room is designed to assist patrons researching their family roots particularly in montgomery county, as well as early days in other tennessee. It was formed in 1796 from part of tennessee county and is bordered by the tennessee counties of stewart, houston, dickson, cheatham and robertson on three sides, and by the kentucky counties of christian and todd on the fourth side.
History of clarksville montgomery county history of tennessee from the earliest time to the present together with an historical and a biographical sketch of montgomery, robertson, humphreys, stewart, dickson, cheatham and houston counties 1886 source. I am looking for information on a william harvey of montgomery county tennessee. A william harvey is listed in the 1850 census of montgomery county tennessee as age 49, along with. This book has gone back to the year 0090 ad, with every person in the family tree. Distribution of the beaver of montgomery county, tn, with. Montgomery county, tennessee family history book by turner publishing compiler isbn. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. Im making a family history book for various members of my family. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. Age 10, sarah age 8, both parents were born in tennessee. Lincoln county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps.
Montgomery life expectancy what is the average montgomery lifespan. Welcome to tennessee genealogy research in tennessee can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Stewart county tennessee history and families volume 2. Genealogical society montgomery county historical society. Henry sellers 1885 henry sellers in united states world war i draft registrations, 19171918 henry sellers was born on month day 1885, at birth place.
Caroline livingston montgomery christopher 16 jul 1831 georgia, united states 29 may 1912. On a recent trip to tennessee, i was able to find court records that established that thomas montgomerys wife was elizabeth montgomery. The department serves as the official repository for county records and operates under tennessee state law and the direction of the montgomery county public records commission. Welcome to montgomery county, i am judy white and presently i am the webmaster of tennessee.
The 1885 florida state census for gadsden county, a spiral bound book. The book will be published in the early spring and will be available by summer of 2001. It was organized in 1796 when the western portion of tennessee county, which since 1790 had been part of the territory south of the river ohio, became part of the new state of tennessee. Please note that this a relatively new website and at this time only the states of arkansas, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, michigan, missouri, new. The montgomery county story, 17761957 2000 edition. From 1769, when william bean established his residence at one of daniel boones old hunting camps, until 1796, when tennessee was admitted to the union, the population of tennessee. The history of montgomery, robertson, humphreys, stewart.
For the most current listing of resources for this location, and from additional publishers, please visit. Marriage records for shelby county 18201946 and for many other. To browse family biographies genealogies by state and county, first click on a state name below. A william harvey is listed in the 1850 census of montgomery county tennessee as age 49, along with the following members of his family. The montgomery county department of preservation of records, more widely known as the archives, was created by the county board of commissioners in january 1995.
James ford was the first senator from the county of tennessee, and thomas johnson and william ford representatives elected in 1796. My grandsons surname is montgomery, and his father was born in holywood, belfast, northern ireland. Useful books the cheek family of alleghany county, north. With records available for more than 200 years of the states history, your family is sure to be found in a variety of records available online and at the many archives and libraries located throughout the state. Later acts of the tennessee general assembly had further reduced the county by 1871 to its current size and boundaries.
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