Dec 27, 2020 three railroads run through the county, viz. Lincoln school alumni association tiptonville, tennessee. History of lake county tennessee tiptonville tn biographies. Tennessee genealogy southern historical press, inc. Lake county, tn free public records black book online. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties lake county. Compliments of the lake county historical society 2001 year book. This page lists the date and location of all the tornadoes that have occurred in tennessee from the year 1950. Reelfoot lake and its dark history of night riders the. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources lake county.
Striking natural beauty draws many visitors to lake county, but the area also has a rich and captivating history. The following lake county tax records have been abstracted. Reelfoot lake state park is located in the northwest corner of tennessee and is noted for its fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Lake county school system is not responsible for any comments communicated by its alumni.
Lake county, tn courthouse tiptonville, tn the history o flickr. Some ocoee district plat books and mountain district grants can also be found. Were finally putting our historic yearbooks online for anyone to flip through. History of geauga and lake counties, ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its pioneers and most prominent men county and regional histories of the old northwest.
Reelfoot foundation 655 lake drive tiptonville, tn 38079. If you have any corrections or wish information or photos to be added to this site please email randy at reelfootfoundation dot org. Willoughbeach amusement park arose where one of the worst shipwrecks in great lakes history occurred years before. Feb 09, 2021 family biographies from the history of lake county, tennessee 1887 published by goodspeed are availableon the my genealogy hound website. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. All of the lakes in tennessee except one are manmade lakes that were formed by dams. Lake county, tennessee history and genealogy source. Families of the 1918 pandemic lake county death index 19081912 source. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. History of gibson, obion, weakley, dyer and lake counties, tennessee. The original lake county tax books 18781879 are kept at the county courthouse.
Other municipal and tennessee state offices also maintain records that are useful for tracing lineage. Lake county jail 109 south court street tiptonville, tn 38029 phone number and fax number. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,832, making it the fifthleast populous county in tennessee. It shares a border with kentucky to the north and is separated from missouri to the west by the mississippi river reelfoot lake, formed after the new madrid earthquakes. Burrus bible 7 robert le moore family bible 8 history of lake county, tennessee 9 john t. Obituary book 1 obituaries mainly from clinton, tennessee and lake city, tennessee worldcat tennessee deaths and burials index, 18741955 ancestry lake city histories and genealogies coal creeklake city, visions of the past. It features over 500 vintage black and white pictures of people and places in and around tiptonville, reelfoot lake, and lake county. Lake county history by gene paleno archives the lake. If any visitor to this site feels that there is inappropriate comments, please contact the web master immediately and the materialmaterials will be removed from this site. History and genealogy of the byrd family, from the early. Reelfoot lake and its dark history of night riders the tennessee.
Lake county history by gene paleno archives the lake county. The county seat of government is located in tiptonville also, the county government website is. Guide to lake county, tennessee ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. Genealogy trails history group lake county vital records source.
During that time both the lake county museum and the schminck museum will be open to the public, and there will be no admission charge. Historic yearbooks from lake county high schools lake. Encyclopedia of genealogy and biography of lake county. Backed by the commercial power of the mississippi river, lake county is poised for growth and business success. Book fair to feature local history lake county examiner. Salt lake county death records, 19081949 name index and images for salt lake county death records from 19081949. Adams, alexander, anderson, applewhite, arnett, ashburn. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free.
The 15,000 acre lake was created by a series of violent earthquakes in 18111812 that caused the mississippi river to flow backwards for a short period of time, creating reelfoot lake. Lake county genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in lake county, tennessee. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in lake county. Much history buried in facts about tennessee counties the. The lake county clerk of the circuit court and comptroller makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or at other sites to which we link. It also features text from old newspapers of lake county, which give in rich, rich detail, just how life was conducted in lake. Lake county, tennessee free public records searches at black book online. The family history library in salt lake city, utah also holds a large collection of historical records relating to the state of tennessee. Lake county was founded on june 24, 1870 from obion county. Share history of lake county tennessee tiptonville tn biographies 1887 goodspeed rp. Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data. Reelfootlake, which borders lake and obion counties, was formed by a series of earthquakes that occurred in 1811 and 1812. Much history buried in facts about tennessee counties.
History of lake county tennessee tiptonville tn biographies 1887 goodspeed rp. Researched in the 1950s, vanderwood interviewed about 25 people from obion and lake counties who lived through that era, including seven people who had once been night riders. Dyer gibson lake obion weakley counties tennessee tn 1887. The sole purpose of this site is to facilitate communications between lake county s community of graduates. Additional free genealogy and map resources the history of dyer, gibson, lake, obion, and weakley counties, tennessee 322 pages of history and genealogy for 5 counties in the northwest tennessee region including 697 family biographies. History and genealogy of the byrd family, from the early part of 1700 a. Together with an historical and a biographical sketch of gibson, obion, dyer, weakley and lake counties goodspeed, 1978.
Originally published by goodspeed publishing in 1887, this 23page reprint is filled with names and sketches of lake county pioneers and includes a history of the county. Together with an historical and a biographical sketch of gibson, obion, dyer, weakley and lake. Reelfootlake, which borders lake and obion counties, was formed by a. Paul vanderwoods night riders at reelfoot lake is the definitive book on this subject. Secret passageways and tunnels helped slaves escape to freedom. The history of lake county has been largely defined by reelfoot lake, a natural lake created by the new madrid earthquakes of 1811 and 1812.
Churches of lake county, tennessee past and present. This book was originally published in 1887 by the goodspeed publishing company. Falling for books will take place at the lake county museum from 1 3 p. If you want to find out about specific tornadoes that have occurred since 2012, check out the ncdc storm events page.
Lake county, tennessee, economic and community development. The lake county clerk of the circuit court and comptroller presents the information on this web site as a service to the public. Lake county, tennessee, 18701992 lake county historical society, 1993 surname index history of tennessee from the earliest times to the present. Images courtesy lake county museum and lake county history society by gene paleno when i decided to write lake county history, a book that became a 450 page, threepounder and more than a hundred stories, i had no idea what i was in for. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources lake county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. Old historical city, county and state maps of tennessee map geeks. Hidden history of lake county, ohio by jennifer boresz engelking. Lake county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Historic yearbooks from lake county high schools lake county. Lake county led the state with the first county high school in 1900, when the court voted. Lc schools history lake county schools alumni association. Hidden history of lake county, ohio by jennifer boresz. Encyclopedia of genealogy and biography of lake county, indiana, with a compendium of history, 18341904. Families arranged alphabetically by headofhousehold, names and ages of all individuals included.
Oct 28, 2020 the book covers the longforgotten history of lake county, illinois. This is the largest and most important genealogy collection in the world and is worth a visit to explore the many billions of records that can be found there. It shares a border with kentucky to the north and is separated from missouri to the west by the mississippi river. Albert gallatin riddle, williams brothers philadelphia publisher. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Riggs cemetery, hardeman county, tennessee 3 queries 4 lake county, tennessee, centennial table of contents. Cemeteries in lake county, tennessee, a find a grave. The northwestern corner of tennessee where reelfoot lake lies, although the. Lake county, tennessee biographies southern genealogy books. View tennessee maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old.
The number of hands engaged in manufacturing industries is about 1,600. Starting with nothing and never learning to read or write, robert would become the largest landowner in the county. He worked as a reporter in nashville through most of the 1990s, and he is the author of six books, among them fortunes fiddles and fried chicken. Lake county, tennessee 1891 voters list, districts 14 available online, courtesy tngenweb. Lake city and lafollette, 19291975 worldcat martins funeral home records, 19291940 family history library martins funeral home records, 19291940 worldcat obituary book 1 obituaries mainly from clinton, tennessee and lake city, tennessee worldcat tennessee deaths and burials index, 18741955 ancestry. Before i was finished i had more than my share of surprises. Business, commerce, and occupations miller, alan n. Researcher and writer bill carey cofounded tennessee history for kids in november 2004. Lake county, tn map of cities in lake county, tn mapquest.
Clarence kendall november 1, 1890 november 21, 1947 came to lake county after his marriage to annie mae willingham october 27, 1899 january 1938. Below is a family biography included in the history of lake county, tennessee published by goodspeed publishing company in 1887. If you are interested in reading about the worst tornadoes that have struck tennessee and all other states, see this page on our site. The period takes place mainly in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family findings index volumes ix madison county, tngenweb. After payment is received, you will receive an email from southern genealogy books. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties lake. Lake county is a county located in the northwest corner of the u. This book is an absolute treasure trove of social history from lake county tennessee. The forgotten history of lake county, illinois by james d lodesky. Already renowned for its unique landscape, artistic heritage and history, lake county is also growing its reputation as a great place for industry.
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