The county seat of government is located in pulaski also, the county government website is. 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. It is also the beginning place for many wellknown african americans, such as noted architect moses mckissack, founder of mckissack and mckissack. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. As of 2010, shelby county was both tennessee s most populous county, with 927,644 residents, and the largest county in area, covering an area of 755 sq mi 1,955 km 2. Once your account is active, you should be able to see checkedout items, renew items, and reserve items. Bedford, lawrence, lincoln, maury, marshall and the state of alabama on its southern boarder. The historical development of the negro in giles county.
I available through interlibrary loan ci city generated microfilm preservation services section tennessee state library and archives 403 seventh avenue north. Giles county, tennessee, records transcribed and indexed by the. They may have stayed for a time in maury county before moving on down into giles county. She contacted ahgp asking if we would be interested in her great site. Until maury county was established in november 1807, the area of the future giles county was considered to be part of williamson county. Tel is available free of charge to tennessee residents and is accessible 247 from any computer with access to the internet.
Site index giles county archives bibles bios cemeteries census court deeds history military obits vitals wills. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Abernathy in 1820, it appears that the following inhabitants of pulaski designated as heads of families and entered together, and, as it may be interesting to some of their descendants to know that their parents or relatives were here at that date, i will give their names, towit. Giles county lineage book giles county historical society, 1982 surname. Giles county is a place where many ancestral lineages return home to their roots for research or to discover their rich african american history and heritage. Microfilm only collection the records of the church of the messiah consist of a history of the church. Browse the giles county ftp directories browse all files in the giles county usgenweb archives. The giles county treasurers office is pleased to offer an online payment and inquiry system. Originally published in 1876 by the tennessee historical society, this absorbing volume presents the definitive history of pioneer giles county, tennessee. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Freeman, rothrock of pulaski, giles county, tennessee and holly. Black history in giles county 2 volumes wood, 2000. Another boundary change came in 1830 when a part of monroe county was added to giles, in 1841 a small strip was added to giles from mercer county now west virginia. Giles county old records department giles county courthouse, p.
Giles county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Giles county was founded on november 14, 1809 from maury county and land once part of north carolina. Once your account is active, you should be able to see checkedout. History of tennessee, from the earliest time to the present. History of maury county, tennessee william bruce turner. Kerr, one of the early farmers of this county, resides in the second district, and was born december 3, 1828, in giles county, tenn. Nicholson who was advertising in the pulaski, tennessee beacon and farmers advocate on june 23, 1832, as an attorney in the giles county courts was a 24yearold attorney who was born near franklin, tennessee, in williamson county on aug.
Minute book, 181827 viewing restrictions apply source. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Forward by carroll van west a history of the 110th and 111th regiments united states colored troops usct donated by kelly hamlin. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties giles. Settlement and early history of giles county tennessee by james mccallum, 1876 published by the pulaski citizen, 1928 page 17 chapter fourfirst settlers. The county was named after virginia senator william b. English, william conner, francis guthrie, nathan alman.
History revealed through biographical and genealogical sketches of its ancestors by m. From a copy of the census of giles county, taken by charles c. Where can find giles county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The tennessee electronic library tel is a collection of 33 databases that provide access to over 400,000 magazines, newspapers, essays, podcasts, videos, ebooks, primary source materials, and more. Below is a family biography included in the history of giles county, tennessee published by goodspeed publishing company in 1886. Please let us know how we can continue to make this site a great resource for your genealogy and family history research. Giles county, tennessee, population schedules of the united states census of 1820 presley, 1970. Senate from 18041815, and was governor of virginia, 18271830. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Use your gcpl card number default password is userpass.
This book is not too different from other county history books of this. They derive from a great variety of sources, such as books, periodicals, vital records, war records, etc. Welcome to tennessee genealogy research in tennessee can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Anna jackson has maintained and updated this site for many years. Another boundary change came in 1830 when a part of monroe county was added to giles, in 1841 a small strip was added to. The historical development of the negro in giles county, tennessee.
Nicholson who was advertising in the pulaski, tennessee beacon and farmers advocate on june 23, 1832, as an attorney in the giles county courts was a 24yearold. Guide to giles county, tennessee ancestry, family history and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. Find recycling centers in giles county, tn on yellowbook. This book is not too different from other county history books of this era. Giles 17621830, who later served as the virginias governor parent county edit edit source. Combined, these sketches reveal the history of giles county, tennessee. The county is home to over 30 national register properties, civil war skirmish sites, a varied cultural heritage, and intersecting trail of tears routes benges and bells. This site can be used to make online payments to the giles county treasurers office and inquire into tax ticket information from the comfort of your home or office. Giles county, tennessee genealogy family history library. The 1820 giles county census shows joseph erwin, sr. Originally published in 1886 by the goodspeed publishing co. Giles, a senator from virginia who sponsored the admission of tennessee as the sixteenth state into the union.
As of 2010, shelby county was both tennessees most populous county, with 927,644 residents, and the largest county in area, covering an area of 755 sq mi 1,955 km 2. Giles county, tennessee facts when was giles county, tn created. Mccallums early history of giles county giles county. Giles county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Giles county vital records can be found at the tennessee department of health vdh office of vital records which has. It is located in the middle region of the state of tennessee and is bordered by maury, marshall, lincoln, and lawrence counties, tn and limestone county, alabama.
Giles county, tennessee brief sketch of the settlement and early history of. Giles county tennessee consolidated listing of microfilmed giles county records consisting of rolls 1 215, a93 a1565 and a16,582 a16,888 note. Book seems to be an account or ledger book for a private business or store. The giles county librarys agent verso site allows you to search our catalog and access your account. The least populous county was pickett county 4,945 and the smallest in area was trousdale county, covering 114 sq mi 295 km 2. North carolina land grants in tennessee 17781791 index. Giles county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Welcome to the giles county etreasurer applications. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. Giles county was created in 1809 out of maury county, tn.
It is also the beginning place for many wellknown african americans, such as noted architect moses mckissack, founder of. Black history in giles county 2 volume book set by james l. Abstracts of tennessee death records for carter county. One of giles county s local heroes is james mccallum, who served as grandmaster of the tennessee masons, a member of the confederate congress, and mayor. African americans of giles county, tennessee images of. Prospect is an unincorporated community in giles county, tennessee. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources giles county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. From the first settlers in pulaski to pioneer customs, biographies, and the first masonic lodge. History revealed through biographical and genealogical sketches of its ancestors. The next change to the boundaries of giles county came in 1824 when it contributed to the formation of logan county now west virginia. Giles county was founded on november 14, 1809, and is known as the land of milk and honey.
Excerpts from a brief sketch of the settlement and early history of giles county tennessee by james mccallum, 1876, published by the pulaski citizen, 1928 excerpted by giles county researcher janice castleman for the usgenweb and tngenweb projects, august 1997. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and. Giles county was founded on november 14, 1809 from maury county and land once part of north carolina what is the county seat of giles county, tn. Welcome to the giles county, tennessee genealogy site. With records available for more than 200 years of the states history, your family is sure to be found in a variety of records available online and at the many archives and libraries located throughout the state. Andrew jackson suggested the name giles to the legislature in recognition of the strong support congressman william branch giles had given to tennessee in the successful bid for statehood in 1796. Giles county was formed in 1809 from indian lands acts of tennessee 1809 first session, chapter 55. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources giles county.
The southern agricultural pioneer and publisher cully cobb was born in prospect in 1884. Mccallums early history of giles county giles county, tngenweb. Goodspeeds history giles county tennessee genealogy. Many biographical and genealogical sketches of giles county ancestors have been collected and presented here. Court creek culleoka cumberland daughter death died duck river early elected erected farm father franklin frierson genl george giles county gordon hardison harris henry. Family history library homecoming 86, giles county, tennessee family history library legacy. Giles county, tennessee public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory.