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Resources and on-line data that will help you further your research

  • Searchable Databases   ( 7 Articles )

    Searchable data from document transcriptions and other records.

  • Queries & Communication   ( 4 Articles )

    Post and view queries, share info on e-mail discussion lists and on-line message forums.

  • Maps & Gazetteers   ( 5 Articles )

    Maps and gazetteers, current and historical

  • Libraries, Archives & Museums   ( 4 Articles )

    Information about libraries, museums, and archives in the county or with material related to the county

  • Ethnic Research   ( 6 Articles )

    Information about researching non-white residents of Jefferson County, including Native American, Melungeon, and Black families and individuals. Transcriptions of documents related to ethnic groups.

  • Families & Individuals   ( 474 Articles )

    Information about families and individuals who settled in Jefferson County. Transcriptions of family Bibles, biographies, journals, letters, etc.

  • Public Records   ( 10 Articles )

    Information about public records (created by or for governments)

  • Courts & Councils   ( 29 Articles )

    Information about county departments responsible for making and upholding the laws

  • Land & Property   ( 6 Articles )

    Information about real property. Transcriptions of land grant, survey, and deed records.

  • Wills, Estates & Guardianships   ( 7 Articles )

    Information about probate records. Transcriptions of documents.

  • Vital Statistics   ( 8 Articles )

    Information about birth, death, marriage, divorce, and adoption records. Transcriptions from documents.

  • Military   ( 18 Articles )

    Information about Jefferson Countians who served in the military. Transcriptions of military service records.

  • Censuses   ( 6 Articles )

    Transcriptions from federal and state censuses.

  • Legislative Petitions & Acts   ( 8 Articles )

    Petitions to the Tennessee Legislature and Acts of the Legislature related to Jefferson County or its residents.

  • Cemeteries & Undertakers   ( 11 Articles )

    Information about burial sites and morticians. Transcriptions of grave markers, cemetery lists, and undertakers' records.

  • Newspapers & Publications   ( 5 Articles )

    Newspapers and other local publications, such as community guides. Transcriptions from newspapers, including obituaries.

  • Schools & Education   ( 8 Articles )

    Information about Jefferson County schools and education

  • Religious Institutions   ( 13 Articles )

    Information about churches and other religious organizations in Jefferson County

  • Businesses & Professionals   ( 14 Articles )

    Information about businesses and professionals in Jefferson County that have historical interest. Transcriptions of business records.

  • Doctors & Healthcare   ( 3 Articles )

    Information about doctors, dentists, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers in Jefferson County

  • Organizations   ( 4 Articles )

    Information about community organizations. Transcriptions of organizational records.

  • Miscellaneous   ( 8 Articles )

    Miscellaneous bits of information for those doing genealogy and history research in Jefferson County.

  • Research Guidance   ( 4 Articles )
    General information about resources and research strategies.
  • Taxes & Assessments   ( 1 Article )
    Taxes paid by and assessed against individuals and property.<

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