The collection of the library contains 28,908 volumes. It was named in honor of merriwether lewis, the companion of clarke in the famous overland expedition to oregon territory in the year 18036. A short history of smith county tennessee from the book a history of tennessee and tennesseans by will t. Visitors center main street, next to the lewis county museum of natural history. Search 17,983 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Lewis county is named for explorer meriwether lewis, who died and was buried at grinders stand in 1809. The religious organizations are methodist, presbyterian, baptist and christian. The environment is of great importance to all citizens of hohenwald and lewis county the official website for the hohenwald lewis county tennessee chamber of commerce. The county is named for explorer meriwether lewis, who died and was buried at grinders stand near hohenwald in 1809.
The public statutes at large of the united states of america, pub. History of davidson county, tennessee, with illustrations and. After the civil war, in february 1869, a disspirited legislature voted to disband the nonfunctioning county. The leaders and representative men in commerce, industry and modern activities, volume 8 will thomas hale, dixon lanier merritt lewis publishing company, 19 tennessee. The first courts were held in the home of john blackburn on swan creek. A history of lewis county, in the state of new york. Lawrence county, wayne county, perry county, hickman county, and lewis county. Land edit edit source lewis county register of deeds has land records from 1844 and is located at the county courthouse, 110 n park st. Lewis s grave is located at the geographic center of the county. It was named for explorer meriwether lewis of the lewis and clark expedition. Guide to lincoln county established 1809 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records. History of davidson county, tennessee, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by clayton, w. Lewis county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Buy a history of lewis county, in the state of new york.
Bibliography of tennessee local history sources lewis county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. The area presently bounded by kentucky state lines was a part of the u. Lewis county information lewis county was founded in 1843 from parts of perry, hickman, lawrence, maury and wayne counties. This book was originally published in 1886 by the goodspeed publishing company. You are now equipped with a checklist of books to pull off the shelves at a genealogy library, or a wish list for your personal book collection. To rescue from oblivion the history of a large and honorable family is a praiseworthy. Lewis county, tennessee genealogy history tn hohenwald. History of the lewis county public library tennessee. Large tracts of the best land in the county were entered by survivors of the revolution. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources lewis county.
Lewis county was established on 23 december 1843 by the legislature from hickman, maury, wayne. Lewis county, tennessee works progress authority wpa 114tn0544 1212l. Tennessee county history and genealogy including civil war. History of lewis county, class of 1957 lewis county high school, 2009 alphabetical history of tennessee from the earliest time to the present. Includes history and genealogy for the tn cities of blondy, buffalo valley, gordonsburg. It was named in honor of explorer merriwether lewis, captain in the army of the united states and secretary to president jefferson. Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data. The farm is an intentional community in lewis county, tennessee, near the town of summertown, tennessee, based on principles of nonviolence and respect for the earth. An informative and historical overview of lewis county, tennessee. William riley barnes abt jun 1843 grainger county, tennessee. Lewis county is located in middle tennessee, southwest of nashville. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county.
Lewis county genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in lewis county, tennessee. I joesph hale farmer of the county of washington and state of tennessee being in a tolerable estate of health of body and. Grinders creek school fire 1921 newspaper article from the hohenwald star. Helping lewis county learn, accomplish, and be inspired since 1951. Created from parts of hickman and humphreys counties. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 lewis county source. A wide range of tennessee county history genealogy titles are now available. Other municipal and tennessee state offices also maintain records that are useful for tracing lineage. In 1975, sublett saw a need to publish a photo and historical book, with the help of people eventually called the lewis county historical society. Tennessee county history and genealogy books genealogy. United states marshall joe meek became the first official law enforcement officer in lewis county. John lewis barnes 11 jun 1848 half rock, mercer, missouri, united states. Lewis old county was originally established by tennessee in 1843 from parts of maury, hickman, lawrence, perry and wayne counties. Lewis county tennessee download lewis county tennessee ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub.
The last billion years a geological history of tennessee. Lewis county was established on 23 december 1843 by the legislature from hickman, maury, wayne and lawrence counties as a perpetual monument to governor meriwether lewis. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from lewis county high schoolin hohenwald, tennessee. The unique wood ceiling is a captains wheel design. History of lewis county, tennessee unknown binding january 1, 1976 by harold d sublett author. Lewis county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Lewis county courthouse in hohenwald, tennessee is a historic courthouse building built in 1939 that is listed on the national register of historic places it was deemed significant as an excellent local example of public works administration pwa modern architecture. This book was sponsored by the dar and the tn historical commission.
Lewis county, tn birth, death, marriage, divorce records. The northern county boundary was reset at the 49th parallel, the present united. Tennessee state marriages, 17802002 includes lewis county source. Click on the links below for detailed descriptions of titles available for immediate shipment. There are two additional memorials to this lewis wills at fag 100797932 pine springs missionary baptist church cemetery, greene county, tennessee and at fag 67322840 wills cemetery, johnson county, tennessee. Here is a story in the april 6, 1899, nashville tennessean, about the brand new community of hohenwald. Together with an historical and a biographical sketch of lawrence, wayne, perry, hickman and lewis goodspeed, 1979. Tennessee biographies by counties my genealogy hound. The assembly chose the name lewis because the land included the area on the natchez trace where the famous explorer meriwether lewis died from gunshot wounds.
Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. Wayne, perry, hickman and lewis counties, tennessee. Tennessee genealogy southern historical press, inc. The society is established to preserve the history or lewis county tn.
Lewis county was formed in 1843 from parts of perry, hickman, lawrence, maury and wayne counties. To view the biographies available for a county, click on the county. Lewis county historical society lewis county, tenn. Sullivan county, tennessee, 18951905 entering a new century. Lewis county was established in 1843 from parts of perry, hickman, maury, lawrence, and wayne counties and named in honor of meriwether lewis, the famed explorer of the lewis and clark expedition, who died within the county. Lincoln county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. A bibliography, this book follows a similar format and includes published books. Lawrence wayne perry hickman lewis counties tennessee. Lincoln county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. This library is affiliated with the library system that serves lewis county, tn. The assembly chose the name lewis because the land included the area on the natchez trace where the famous explorer meriwether lewis. Southern historical press, 1900 hickman county tenn. From microfilm of original book, tennessee state library and archives, nashville tn. Family biographies are available for viewing now for the tennessee counties listed below.
Lewis county was established in 1843 from parts of perry, hickman, maury, lawrence, and wayne counties and named in honor of meriwether lewis, the famed explorer of the lewis and clark expedition, who died within the county s boundaries. We are more than happy to snail mail brochures to our visitors so you are prepared when you make your trip to our county. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties lewis. It was founded in 1971 by stephen gaskin, and 300 spiritual seekers from haightashbury and san francisco.
The county is located in the south central area of the state. Feel free to suggest your own most popular lewis county genealogy or family history affiliated sites. Sublett donates history collection to historical society the lewis. Lewis county vital records can be found at the tennessee department of health vdh office of vital records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Download pdf lewis county tennessee free online new. Lewis county counties counties history tn history for. Tennessee archives tennessee probate court books 17951927 source.
Acclaim press is a publishing and book selling agency that publishes the works of authors of lewis county, tennessee books. Lewis county was formed in 1843 from hickman, lawrence, maury and wayne counties acts of tennessee 184344, chapter 38. Additional free genealogy and map resources the history of lawrence, wayne, perry, hickman, and lewis counties, tennessee 186 pages of history and genealogy for 5 counties in the south central tennessee region including 224 family biographies. Index to cemeteries in lewis county that are indexed in the tngenweb cemetery database. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. The county was named for explorer meriwether lewis, who died and was buried at grinders stand near hohenwald in 1809. Lewis county, situated on the western side of the great highland rim of middle tennessee, was organized into a separate county from fractions of maury, lawrence, wayne and hickman, in the year 1844. Est 1843 hardcover december 1, 1995 by turner publishing compiler.
The weinhappel room contains a local history collection of books and microfilm for both genealogy and. Lewis county lewis county is a county located in the u. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Genealogy trails history group lewis county, tennessee my genealogy hound. A listing of all the cemeteries in lewis county, tn with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. Lewis county, tn birth, death, marriage, divorce records lewis county, tennessee, was founded in 1843 and named for the legendary explorer meriwether lewis. Find pain clinic in lewis county, tn on yellowbook. The bill for its creation was proposed by powhatan gordon in the tennessee state senate. The library serves a population of 12,142 residents. Lewis county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki.
Lewis county washington covid19 click here for uptodate information on public health, how to access government services, emergency operations, lewis county alert, how you can help, and where to get help. An informative and historical overview of the south central tennessee region including all of the following counties. Early days in lewis county and hickman county in central tennessee, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet compiled from excerpts from the 1887 book. Tennessee books history of dekalb county, tennessee. The time period generally covers just prior to the.
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