Google books 17901865 the negro in tennessee tngenweb project black. Foster 1923, and tennessee, a guide to the state, a 1939 federal writers project of the wpa. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources bedford county. Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. Chancery court minute book 2, 18461854 wpa, 1938 name index tennessee, records of bedford county. Bedford and coffee counties portion, tennessee land ownership map, 1863 family history library general index to deeds, 18081840, bedford county, tennessee family history library land deed genealogy of bedford county, tennessee family history library land grant book, 18081809. The united states reference unit at the family history library has launched a research guide for bedford county, tennessee in the new familysearch wiki. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family history book bedford county historical society, 2002 name index. Bedford county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Bedford county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch. Anyone who wishes to can register and add material or make changes.
Whereas by the dower of andrew presgrove, deceased, anna presgrove is legally seized of a life estate in land in bedford county, tennessee, in district no. First and early settlers, bedford, tennessee bedford county. Welcome to our bedford county family history research page. Pvm pleasant valley microfilm and scanning services preservation services. Bedford county, tennessee record dates edit edit source. Genealogy trails history group bedford county, tennessee. Southern claims commission bedford county approved claims, 18711880 source. Bedford county, tennessee compiled genealogies genealogy. Margaret lipscomb provided the following from the bedford county, tn deed book, pp page 73 22 sep 1846. Tucker, of bedford county, tennessee, do make and publish this my last will and testament i.
Bedford county has been the birthplace of two tennessee governors and an arkansas governor and the residence of a third tennessee governor. Bedford county historical information founded in early 1800s. Browse the bedford county ftp directories browse through all files in the bedford county usgenweb archives. Family history book bedford county historical society, c. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your bedford county ancestors. County at curlie bedford county, tngenweb free genealogy resources for the county. Bedford county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. The archives encourages public interest and research in bedford countys history. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. The county and the town do not guarantee the positional or thematic accuracy of the gis data. History of tennessee, originally published in 1886 by goodspeed publishing co. Submit your records here or here or here read how to contribute.
A post office called bedford was established in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908. Notes and documents on the family of james hunter, regulator leader of north carolina, including forebearers in pennsylvania, virginia, north carolina, louisiana and texas. Chancery court records of bedford county, tennessee by timothy r. Our population, taken from the 2010 census, is 45,058 and our countyseat is the city of shelbyville cir. Bedford county is located in the great state of tennessee, geographically in its southern middle section. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Bedford county tennessee consolidated listing of microfilmed bedford county records consisting of rolls 1103, 105108, 112187, 192266, 268295 and rolls a7690 a7830, a19039 a19105, a19450 note. Bedford county tennessee part of the american history and genealogy project. Explore the worlds largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Tennessee is an extraordinary place, and the residents, natives and ancestors of bedford county have long treasured their unique heritage.
Shelbyville native william prentice cooper served three consecutive terms as governor of tennessee from 1938 to 1945. The county was created in 1807 when the citizens of rutherford county living south of the duck river and the stones river successfully petitioned the governor to split rutherford county in two. Bedford county, tennessee cemetery records helen marsh. Be the first to ask a question about cemetery records of bedford county, tennessee lists with this book. Settlers came to bedford to farm and to exploit the natural resources of timber and fertile lands, well watered by springs, creeks and streams fed by rains coming off the mountains.
Family history book bedford county historical society, 2002 name index centennial celebration, 4th of july, 1876, at shelbyville, bedford county, tennessee cooper, 1877. Historical society, turner publishing company, 2002. The county seat of government is located in shelbyville also, the county government website is. As of august 2010, a query for persons born in bedford, tennessee at world connect, results in more than 70,000 entries poplin, dick. The bedford county archives is the repository for many of the countys. Bedford county, tennessee genealogy and history genealogy trails.
This book contains general history of bedford co including communties, schools, churches, businesses, families, and a family album many with photos. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources bedford county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. Cemetery records of bedford county, tennessee by helen. Like us on facebook or check out our webpage for more information on. Bedford county the county was created in 1807 when the citizens of rutherford county living south of the duck river and the stones river successfully petitioned the governor to split rutherford county in two. The frosts and related families of bedford county, tennessee wright w frost a genealogy and a history of the frost families of bedford co. Sep 22, 2004 early days in bedford county in middle tennessee are recalled in this spiral bound booklet compiled from excerpts from. To ask other readers questions about cemetery records of bedford county, tennessee, please sign up. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. The new county was named after american revolutionary war officer and large landowner in the area, thomas bedford. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources bedford. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
Bedford county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. In accordance with various provisions of the tennessee code annotated tca that. Shelbyville bedford county public library 220 south jefferson street. Bedford is an unincorporated community in bedford county, tennessee, in the united states history. Visit the bedford county tngenweb tngenweb we welcome your contributions. The dates indicated below are the first known records for each county. The frosts and related families of bedford county, tennessee. Below is a family biography included in the history of bedford county, tennessee published by goodspeed publishing company in 1887. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. H66 1886 camera canon eos 5d mark ii externalidentifier. Historic normandy, bedford county, tennessee book, 1976. Margaret lipscomb provided the following from the bedford county, tn deed book, pp page 73.
Shelbyvillebedford county public library home facebook. Shelbyvillebedford county public library, shelbyville, tennessee. Cemetery records of bedford county, tennessee book. Feel free to suggest your own most popular bedford county genealogy or family history affiliated sites. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties bedford. Bedford county, tennessee facts when was bedford county, tn created. This information does not replace a site survey and is not warranted for content or accuracy. Bedford county was founded on december 7, 1807 from rutherford county. Tennessee state library and archives revolutionary war. The two above books are available for purchase from sistler and associates.
Land book, 18241825 family history library the burned deed index. Search usa pennsylvania bedford county bedford county. Sampubco tennessee probate court books 17951927 source. Bedford county comprises the shelbyville, tn micropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the nashvilledavidsonmurfreesboro, tn combined statistical area. The united states reference unit at the family history library has launched a research guide for bedford county, tennessee in the new familysearch wiki format.
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