History of overton county, tennessee by overton county. So people from overton county are used to seeing oil wells. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. May 28, 2012 overton county civil war stories one might think after 150 years in the passing of the war between the states, all the stories surrounding this great conflict have been told. Take a few minutes to look through the menus and get familiar with. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources overton. History of overton county, tennessee 0881072109 by overton. The village contains smaller hamlets of southington, northington, ashe, polhampton and quidhampton the latter two lying to the north of the village. Operated by the volunteers of the overton county historical society ochs. As you can see from this 1832 map, overton s original county seat was monroe. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories. In 1805 moses fisk surveyed the first village in what is now the community of hilham. In the 1880s, overton was the location of the only store in the lower moapa valley and attracted people from neighboring localities who arrived in overton to buy supplies.
At a meeting of the citizens of overton county, held at the courthouse in livingston, on the first monday in may, 1876, the following, among other resolutions, was. This is a very detailed book with all information being taken directly from the original book and not from microfilm. Some famous names associated with overton, and later fentress, include davy crockett, john sevier, joseph copeland, and john m. On may 10, 1933, a halfmile wide f4 tornado struck the small community of beatty swamps also referred to as bethsadia. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Involvement in 4h encourages diverse groups of youth to development unique talents and. Pictorial history of fentress county tennessee, vol 1 printed by fchs 1998. On september 12, 1806, the area of overton county was established by the state legislature as a county. Overton county was originally a part of davidson county and later jackson county. The book will be published in the early spring and will be available by summer of 2001. What can you say about the overton county historical museum.
Overton county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Overton county was founded on september 12, 1806 from jackson county and indian lands. However, as we commemorate the sesquicentennial of the american civil war, there still remain a few stories to be discovered and passed down to family. In the overton county history newsletter from spring of 1999, there was an article submitted by richard m. At a meeting of the citizens of overton county, held at the courthouse in livingston, on the first monday in may, 1876, the following, among other resolutions, was passed, viz. Go to the visiting section for quick connections to the many attractions in. Abstracts of deeds, wills, grants, and minutes from overton county deed books. Overton county civil war stories one might think after 150 years in the passing of the war between the states, all the stories surrounding this great conflict have been told. Genealogy trails history group overton county vital records source. Overton is a large village and parish in hampshire, england located west of the town of basingstoke, and east of andover and whitchurch. Here in overton county, 4h is the youth development organization of the university of tennessee.
This 527 page hardbound, 812 x 1012 book has general information on the. Overton county history overton county, tennessee was formed in 1806 from jackson county, tennessee and indian lands. Overton county, tennessee public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Overton county was established in 1806 and at one time embraced all or portions of the territory that eventually became fentress, clay, pickett, and putnam counties. Overton county counties counties history tn history. Overton county, tennessee welcome to overton county. History of overton county, tennessee hardcover january 1, 1992 by overton county history book committee author.
Overton county, tn, abstracts of register of deeds, book a, august 1806. Society newsletter is published quarterly and is included with the dues. It is my pleasure, today, to speak of the part which overton county has taken in that wonderful transformation. Overton county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. The county seat was moved to livingston after a contentious vote in 1835. Overton county historical society meeting calendar. Napa of livingston 870 overton plaza 931823napa 6272. Guide to overton county established 1806 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth.
Sep 27, 2015 it is my pleasure, today, to speak of the part which overton county has taken in that wonderful transformation. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties overton. This article on page 8, states there were five union army privates from the overton county area. This index was extracted from the tennessee state library and archives tsla and contains the information you will need for ordering a death certificate death. Business oriented sites, personal sites or organization sites. Well, its actually pretty interesting for one thing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Overton county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch. Overton county is part of the cookeville, tn micropolitan statistical area. A few record books in the offices of the county clerk, the circuit court clerk and the clerk and master were also. Find history of overton county, tennessee 0881072109 by overton county histor. Overton county genealogy and history this index was extracted from the tennessee state library and archives tsla and contains the information you will need for ordering a death certificate. Bicentennial echoes of the history of overton county, tennessee, 17761976. This article on page 8, states there were five union army privates from.
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Overton county, tennessee by whitley, paperback barnes. 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. There is evidence of ancient occupation including the harrow way, a drovers track which passes across the parish north of the village. Overton county was formed in 1806 from jackson county and indian lands acts of tennessee 1806 2nd session, chapter 27. History of overton county tennessee 1992 fhl book 976. Guide to overton county established 1806 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. Genealogy and history from overton county, tn volume. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of.
Overton county was formed in 1806 from jackson county and indian lands. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources overton county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this. History of overton county, tennessee 9780881072105 by overton county history book committee and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. The county seat of government is located in livingston also, the county government website is. History of overton county, tennessee hardcover january 1, 1992 by overton county history book committee author 5. Local ability to support public schools in overton county, tn. The county was named for andrew jacksons friend judge john. Payments can be mailed to the treasurer co overton county historical society, p o box 753, livingston, tn 38570 click here for a membership form. Take a few minutes to look through the menus and get familiar with the information available there. Genealogy and history from overton county, tn volume dishman, ronald on. Anderson, bledsoe, campbell, overton, rhea and roane counties family history library. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.