Tennessee--Genealogy

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Adam Gillespie Adams Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0005
Abstract

This collection contains 1 document of 21 pages compiled by Adam G. Adams in 1974. It is a listing of the descendants of Adam Gillespie Adams, son of David and Jane Gillespie Adams of Ballyfatton, Ireland who emigrated to Tennessee in 1839.

Dates: 1974

Lamar Alexander Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0734
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of former Governor of Tennessee, Secretary of Education, and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander. Currently, only the material predating Alexander's tenure as Senator (pre-2002) is processed for research use. Please contact Special Collections with access inquiries related to Senate materials.

Dates: 1939 - 2020

Joe R. Anderson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0024
Abstract

This a 6 page carbon copy of the typescript ‘Origin and History of Bristol-Goodson’ dated 1866 written by Joe R. Anderson, the founder of Bristol, Tennessee.

Dates: circa 1866

 

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