The War of 1812 was a defining period in the history of Tennessee. At the commencement of the War, most military action was focused on the border with Canada, but the large distance between the fighting and Tennessee forces rendered Tennessee's participation impractical, if not impossible. However, when President James Madison requested Tennessee's assistance to defend the "Lower Country," record numbers of Tennesseans volunteered, earning the unique and deserving nickname, "The Volunteer State." This work is divided into two sections...an alphabetical listing of Tennesseans who were Officers...
The War of 1812 was a defining period in the history of Tennessee. At the commencement of the War, most military action was focused on the border with...
The marriages contained in this work were transcribed from microfilmed copies of the original county record books of Roane County, Tennessee. There are approximately 2350 marriages recorded, or approximately 4,700 individual names, arranged alphabetically by groom surname, with a Brides Index. Each entry contains the names of bride, groom and the date the license was issued and/or the date the marriage was solemnized.
The marriages contained in this work were transcribed from microfilmed copies of the original county record books of Roane County, Tennessee. There ar...
