In order to locate records, it is critical to know the correct county for the time period you are searching. One of our clients was looking for an ancestor from Hillsdale, TN. Today, Hillsdale is in Macon County; but when her ancestor lived there, the area was part of Smith County. Knowing that, we were able to find the information she was looking for.
County boundaries changed frequently in the early years of the state. And continued to change, with Loudon, Monroe, McMinn, Sumner, Macon, Haywood and Tipton all experiencing changes in the second half of the twentieth century. There are several websites, including the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, the TNGenWeb Project and Map of Us, that are excellent resources for tracking boundary changes through time.
In order to locate records, it is critical to know the correct county for the time period you are searching. One of our clients was looking for an ancestor from Hillsdale, TN. Today, Hillsdale is in Macon County; but when her ancestor lived there, the area was part of Smith County. Knowing that, we were able to find the information she was looking for.
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Before Tennessee statehood in 1796, parts of Tennessee were located in present day North Carolina. For example, in 1775, Washington District, North Carolina was formed from land around the Watauga, Holston, and Nolachucky Rivers. This later became part of Washington County, Tennessee. Davidson County, North Carolina was formed in 1783 from the Cumberland District and later became part of Davidson County, Tennessee. Keep in mind when doing research that some persons born before Tennessee became a state may report their birthplace as North Carolina rather than Tennessee. Maps from mapofus.org
This world-class facility will blend the necessity of historic preservation with the ever-increasing demand for digital access. - Secretary Tre Hargett, The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA), located in Nashville, will soon be opened in its new 165,000 square foot facility on Bicentennial Mall at the intersection of Sixth Avenue N and Jefferson Street. Scheduled to be opened Fall 2019, the new building will ensure Tennessee's history will be preserved for generations.
"This world-class facility will blend the necessity of historic preservation with the ever-increasing demand for digital access. I applaud Gov. Haslam and the entire General Assembly for making this a reality so we can better serve Tennesseans,” Tennessee State Secretary of State Tre Hargett said during the facility's ground breaking ceremony. TSLA will be referenced frequently in this month’s blog posts. They have a wealth of information available to the genealogy researcher. Some of the information is online at https://sos.tn.gov/tsla, and some of it is just a phone call, email, chat or visit away. One resource that is still growing is the Genealogy Index Search. This index searches across many of the databases at the archives and identifies available records. In addition, TSLA has partnered with Ancestry to provide Tennessee residents free access to a number of Tennessee specific databases. These databases can be accessed through the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL). October is Family History Month, and to celebrate, we will post a Tennessee genealogy research tip each day this month. The series will culminate on October 26th with a presentation at TNGS by Nancy Walczyk, Director of Research, on Tennessee Research (a part of our State Research Series.) This month's blogs reflect the experience of our volunteer researchers. TNGS does research for individuals on a Tennessee ancestor as a fundraising project for the Society. More information about that project can be found on our website at https://tngs.org/Research-Requests. Family History builds bridges between the generations of our families If you've considered taking a DNA test but you're not exactly sure which one to get or even what you can learn from them, then this two-part series lecture is for you! Join us on Thursday, May 3 at 12pm at the Tennessee Genealogical Society, 7779 Poplar Pike in Germantown, when Debbie Atchley presents DNA Part 1 - Which test do I need to order? She will discuss the difference between the three main types of DNA tests used and which ones each of the four major DNA companies use. Part 1 of the DNA series will answer basic questions for those new to the science of DNA, such as which company uses which test, how to choose the correct test to answer your particular genealogical questions, and how DNA is carried through the generations. The Part 1 workshop will not cover analyzing or comparing DNA, chromosome browsers, GEDMATCH, or any other DNA analysis. These topics will be covered in DNA Part 2, which will be held on Saturday, July 28. That registration will be made available soon. Click here to register for DNA Part 1 - Which test for I need to order. The lecture is FREE for members and $5 for non-members. Click here to join the Tennessee Genealogical Society and receive all lectures given by TNGS for free or at a discounted price in addition to other fabulous benefits! Newspapers have been used to record information around the world since the 17th century and the importance of newspapers in genealogical research should not be underestimated. They have long been a trusted source for familial obits or birth announcements, but did you know there is so much more you can learn from them? For many genealogy researchers, newspapers are virtually an untapped treasure trove of genealogical information just waiting to be discovered! Join us on Tuesday evening, March 13th at 7pm at the Tennessee Genealogical Society as Joe Burns presents a very informative lecture on how to find success with historical newspapers and learn the art of gleaning important genealogical information from the archives of newsprint. Listen as he breaks down the six most important steps to successfully complete any research task – answering WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and HOW – as they apply to newspapers and what you can learn once you do! Joe will also share his thoughts on which websites he considers to be great resources for historical newspaper research. You don't want to miss this lecture! As always, the lecture is free for TNGS members and $5 for guests. Seating is limited so please register now to reserve your spot! Newspaper Research presented by Joe Burns on Tuesday, March 13th, 7-8:30pm at the TN Genealogical Society office located at 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN. The Tennessee Genealogical Society is honored to present Diane L. Giannini, CG, who is scheduled to speak at the annual Spring Lecture Series on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The lecture starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Lunch is included. The registration deadline is Friday, April 25, 2014. A registration form and the day’s schedule can be found here. Diane L. Giannini is a Certified Genealogist (CG), who brings several years of experience in research and professionalism to each seminar she conducts. Giannini is a former Board Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and also serves as the Webmaster for the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society. She maintains memberships in a number of genealogical and lineage societies. Her Genealogical Research firm is Ancestry Sleuths.Societies and memberships that Diane has been involved in are:
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We invite all who are able to attend this great informative event. The Tennessee Genealogical Society will be selling books during the breaks and at lunch. For more information, please contact Carla Maitland via email at carla@tngs.org or the Tennessee Genealogical Society at 901.754.4300. Be sure to get your registration in as early as possible! One of the Tennessee Genealogical Society's newest releases is "bits & pieces of Tennessee history & genealogy" compiled by James E. (Jim) Bobo, Director at Large. Jim writes, "This book is a collection of articles written by me and published in the "Tennessee Magazine of Genealogical Magazine, "Ansearchin' News" during the last several years. The original intent was to develop a resource for family-history research and to investigate events that shaped the subjects lives." He found the research interesting and thought provoking, thus the idea for this book came about. It is published by the Tennessee Genealogical Society. The book can be purchased at the Book Store. Following is the Table of Contents and the Index for this exciting new book! |
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