Perry county is the home of a boy scout canoe base called grimes located on the oftcanoed buffalo river. Genealogy trails history group perry county, tennessee genealogy source. Does anyone know where the sugar hill cemetery is located. Perry county was formed in 1819 from parts of humphreys and hickman counties. Perry county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. This list was graciously sent to me by steve meyer. The purpose of perry county, tennessee, government is to serve its citizens, welcome visitors and prepare for economic and community growth opportunities. An inventory of microfilmed perry county records is available on our web site. Davidson, sumner and tennessee counties in what is now tennessee.
Tennessee genealogy free tennessee genealogy access. Tennessee genealogy southern historical press, inc. Rural library located just behind the high school in linden, tennessee, with 22,000 books, 5200 dvds, and 180 audiobooks. Genealogy publications for the tennessee counties of perry. It is located in middle tennessee on the eastern shore of kentucky lake tennessee river. Young and francine sullivan copelands book perry county tennessee land. History of lawrence, wayne, perry, hickman and lewis counties, tennessee. Perry county, tennessee, a pictorial history originally published in 1997 and has now been reprinted. Perry county is a combination of abundant natural beauty, peaceful country living and tightknit community partnerships. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. Read perry county, tn volume 1 by turner publishing for free with a 30 day free trial. The history of perry county tennessee a plus print.
The county was named after the war of 1812 naval hero oliver hazard perry. Written by gene pearce, a resident of perry county, boys in black is written about the little town giant in the 1950s who won three state basketball championships in a row, the coach who instilled discipline, and the lifestyle of a little town in the south in the 50s. In their book, notable men of tennessee, which was published in 1912, oliver perry temple and mary boyce temple credit carter county native andrew j fletcher with the origin of the term carpetbaggers or carpet bag government. Tennessee county history and genealogy books genealogy. This first edition hardcover book on perry county, tn family and veterans histories by the perry county historical society is in good condition. There were fires at the perry county courthouse in 1863 and 1928.
Dedicated members work hard to keep taylor countys and floridas history and their familiess heritage. County courthouse book, elizabeth petty bentley, genealogical publishing co. Carved from hickman and humphreys counties and designated on november 18, 1819, by the tn legislature, it is named for the us navy hero, oliver hazard perry. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 perry county source. Genealogy history news special offers county history books. So perry county also has the distinction of being one of the slowest growing counties in tennessee. Your continued contributions to this effort are welcomed.
Feel free to suggest your own most popular perry county genealogy or family history affiliated sites. He was also clerk of the circuit court in perry county during the 40s and in 1860 was county court clerk. Early days in perry county, tn, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet compiled from excerpts from the 1887 book. The original boundaries were foursquare and the county straddled the tennessee river. Tennessee state marriages, 17802002 includes perry county source. This list is more complete than the one actually in the book. Perry county, alabama record dates edit edit source information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. A biographical reference book of notable tennesseans nichols and related families perry co. The name of a previous owner is embossed on the front cover bottom. General soil map the general soil map, which is a color map, shows the survey area divided into groups of associated soils called general soil map units. Loaded with history, family information and numerous historical photos. This book was sponsored by the dar and the tn historical commission.
Perry county was formed in 1819 from hickman and humphreys counties acts of tennessee 1819, chapter 107. Perry county historical society perry county, tenn. It is named in honor of oliver hazard perry 17851819, american war of 1812 naval officer. The first settlements in the county were along toms creek near the tennessee river, with the first known birth in the area occurring in 1818. Also, is in perry county history books as being a soldier of 1812.
A history this is a listing of names, places, businesses, geographic locations and the pages they are listed on in the book perry county, indiana. History and families, perry county, tennessee 1820. Guide to perry county established 1818 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and obituaries. Mousetail landing state park is located in the county. Perry county, tennessee, founded in 1819, is a thriving community located in western middle tennessee near the buffalo river and the tennessee river. History of tennessee, originally published by goodspeed publishing co. History and families, veterans memorial, 18202003 perry county historical society, 2003 name index additional county and community histories can be found at the bibliography of tennessee local history sources. Perry county, tennessee genealogy trails history group. The plantation house and surrounding areas have seen supernatural activity. County petitioned for organization as a new county in september, 1819. Perry county historical society perry county, tngenweb. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. Biographies of perry county, tn genealogy trails history.
Perry county, tennessee family records genealogy trails. The perry county history book states he was buried in the sugar hill cemetery, but a cemetery by that name is not listed in the perry cemetery book. Taylor county historical society perry 2020 all you. Perry county courthouse 300 washington st p o box 505 marion, alabama 36756 3346832200 perry county website county clerk has marriage probate and land records. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. An act to establish a new county north of wayne and west of hickman and south of humphreys counties. County formation in acts of tennessee perry county. Perry county history the old church is a site where a witch was hung inside the church years ago. 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. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. West tennessee heritage study center microfilm information sheet perry. The work here is the result of the generous contributions of many volunteers. After the civil war, andrew j fletcher served as the secretary of state under governor william g.
Horne, 1 book ben strickland, 1 book judy murray cunagin, 1 book jessie grable holliday, 1 book patricia n. Perry county, tennessee organized from hickman and humphreys counties. This is a repository of historical and genealogical information related to perry county, tennessee. Perry county, tennessee biographies 37 pages, full name index, 8. Two months later the legislature acted to create perry county, named for commodore oliver hazard perry, naval hero of the war of 1812. They say a bible inside the church a church is always open to a certain page, and a group of young people stole the bible one night, and as they were going down the road, wrecked the car and when they opened the trunk where the bible was placed, it. This collection includes marriage records, 18701929. He wanted to get a town started on his land so he deeded 143 acres of land to the tennessee midland railway company on april 11, 1889. This map is useful in planning the use and management of large areas. Perry county formed in 1819 from parts of humphreys and hickman counties.
Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Perry county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. History and families of perry county, tennessee, 18201995. Genealogy books by county, mountain press 1840 perry co tn. Perry county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page.
Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. History and families, perry county, tennessee 18201995 burgundy cover, regular hardbound book, 310 pages with surname index. Thanks to the outstanding efforts of past members, the historical society can offer several books on the history and families of perry county. Perry county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps.
The book was published by turner publishing company in 2003 and contains 240 pages, including the index, and several black and white images. In spite of the low population of perry county, a lot of boys have fond memories of the place. Perry county, illinois, volume 2 perry county, illinois, perry county historical society perry county, ill. In 1840, in perry county, tennessee, he wedded eliza king, who was born in cheatham county, tennessee, in 18 and who departed life in. A history of sumner county, tennessee from 1805 to 1861.
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