James livingoods fine book, sequatchie, in which they printed, unbeknownst to me, my. Highway 127 through signal mountain, tennessee, across the walden ridge syncline, and into sequatchie valley to the intersection with tn sr28 fig. Beautiful sequatchie county located in southeastern tennessee, is part of the cumberland plateau, which rises more than feet above the tennessee river valley. Biographical sketches of the earlier settlers of the sequatchie valley of tennessee with marriage records. Sequatchie valley lies be tween waldens ridge on the east for most of its length.
Its valley divides walden ridge from the southern part of the cumberland plateau. Sequatchie valley justice caught the essence of strong family life in bledsoe county, tn whether in the late 1800s or today. It was named for the sequatchie valley, which in turn had been named for a cherokee chief. We have a small farm up the east side of the cumberland plateau. Zillow has 17 homes for sale in sequatchie tn matching. Sequatchie county, tngenweb usgenweb sequatchie county tn genealogy references edit. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. Sequatchie families, by james douthat, are a biographical sketches of the earlier settlers of the sequatchie valley of tennessee. Dunlap was founded in 1858 and created the previous year. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. On december 9, 1857, the tennessee general assembly created sequatchie county from a section of hamilton county and named dunlap as the county seat. The county was named for the sequatchie valley, which in turn had been. Over eons water gradually enlarged small cracks and pores in the limestone making up the valleys geological formation, allowing. History, organization and description of sequatchie county, tn.
Glimpses into the local politics and religious life give context to the valleys growth without being overbearing. The county thus lies in the very heart of the beautiful sequatchie valley. A free site for marion county, tennessee local history and genealogy. If you need to book a flight, search for the nearest airport to sequatchie, tn. For genealogists researching the sequatchie valley in tennessee, this book sheds a lot of insight into the daily life and development of the area. Sequatchie real estate sequatchie tn homes for sale zillow. Folks there want to be left alone but they will come to the aid of someone in need without hesitation.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The land in the sequatchie valley was highly attractive for agricultural purposes. The sequatchie county, tennessee, genealogy and history. Sequatchie valley structure and stratigraphy diverse. Dan alexander was born february 15, 1764, macklenburg county, north carolina, died october 1, 1839, lewis county, tn.
Sequatchie county was founded on december 9, 1857 from hamilton county, marion county and warren county. Sequatchie valley railroad of marion, sequatchie, grundy and bledsoe counties, tennessee. Deed book a marion county, tn deed book b marion county, tn early land grants, 1824 1830, vol. We will depart the main entrance of the chattanoogan hotel, 1201 broad street, chattanooga, tennessee, at 8 a. Sequatchie county, tennessee 1860 garments by glenda. Includes anderson, cannon, hall, kirkland, mcnair, tatum and related families. Search the history of over 433 billion web pages on the internet. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources marion county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography.
Bibliography of tennessee local history sources marion. This county was named in honor of a cherokee word believed to mean, opossum, he grins or runs. Sequatchie river, river that rises in the crab orchard mountains in eastcentral tennessee, u. Standard historical treatment of the environs of the picturesque valley sandwiched between waldens ridge and the cumberland plateau, which comprises the present tn counties of bledsoe, marion, and sequatchie.
Sequatchie families biographical sketches of the earlier settlers of the sequatchie valley of tennessee with marriage records. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Sequatchie county sequatchie county was erected in 1857 out of hamilton county and was named for sequatchie valley and sequatchie river. Most history books are composed of history in the grand scale and real history is. A history of tennessee 353 a history of tennessee the land and native people. This is a list of large cities closest to sequatchie, tn. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Drop off the plateau into a bloody history glade sun. It appears certain that william stewart was my greatgreatgreatgrandfather. The word sequachee in cherokee means, opossum or he grins or runs. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Sequatchie county and its county seat of dunlap lie in the center of the sequatchie valley at the edge of the cumberland plateau, an area that has become a. On it sequatchie river seems to be called crow creek. A big city usually has a population of at least 200,000 and you can often fly into a major airport.
Sequatchie county is one of the counties forming the sequatchie valley. The bus made a stop at the preserved home of greenberry wilson, who is thought to be the first white settler in the north end of the sequatchie valley. Full text of sequatchie valley, a historical sketch. Sequatchie county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Swaffords of sequatchie valley, tennessee by ray c. The valley is unique, able to be seen from space, remarkably straight, like a knife cut. The genre is quite different from that of other books i might typically read.
It is traversed by the sequatchie valley which is very fertile. I would like to invite you to join our face book group, sequatchie county, tennessee, history and genealogy. Sequatchie county, tn genealogy and family history linkpendium sequatchie county, tennessee genealogy and history american local history network resources to help you place your ancestors within the context of their local history. Book group, sequatchie county, tennessee, history and genealogy. In january 1858, the county court met for the first time to appoint county officials. At this point i should recommend that anyone interested in sequatchie valleys rich history should read dr.
Dunlap genealogy in sequatchie county, tn usa 1,015,348 tennessee 35,956 sequatchie county 148 dunlap 32. Sequatchie valley is a relatively long and narrow valley in the u. Sequatchie county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. We are a group that would like to keep history and genealogy alive in the sequatchie valley. Sequatchie valley structure and stratigraphy diverse excursions in. You can also look for cities 100 miles from sequatchie, tn or 50 miles or. The plateaus western sequatchie valley escarpment, known locally as fredonia mountain, rises over 1,000. Settlers began arriving in the area by the early 19th century, drawn by the fertile land in the valley. Sequatchie county, tennessee, genealogy and history. Paralleling sequatchie valley and forming its southeast wall is walden ridge, the narrower of the two unequal parts into which the valley divides the appalachian plateau.
Additional county and community histories can be found at the bibliography of tennessee local history sources. A biographical reference book of notable tennesseans nichols and related families sequatchie co. Swaffords of sequatchie valley tennessee download ebook. Walden ridge and sequatchie valley tennessee encyclopedia. A narrative genealogy of the stewarts of sequatchie valley.
In december 1857, the tennessee legislature created sequatchie county from two districts of marion county and one district of bledsoe county. Its primary river is the sequatchie, carving its way through the county, providing agricultural, recreational, and scenic opportunities. Sequatchie genealogy in marion county, tn usa 1,015,348 tennessee 35,956 marion county 282 sequatchie 14. Sequatchie valley was probably ex 12 sequatchie valley plored first about 1795 by gilbert imlay and daniel smith.
This is the type of book that i missed when i wasnt reading it. More than one hundred and twenty years ago a battle was fought between whites and indians near the mouth of sequatchie river. Chester martin remembers the hoge family of sequatchie valley. Walden ridge is also a relatively narrow, linear feature, but wider than the valley, averaging about eight to ten miles wide and generally rising to 2,000 feet in elevation. What i found, was a true gem there are elements that appeal to a wide variety of readers from history to romance to adventure. Sequatchie county, tn county court minutes 18581874. He died in 1834 and was buried on his own property on the banks of the sequatchie. Create a free family tree 1911 whos who in tennessee. The valley continues south of guntersville, where it is called browns valley, drained by browns creek thornbury 1965. Full text of sequatchie valley, a historical sketch internet archive. Swaffords of sequatchie valley, tennessee 1990 edition. You will be able to see when i go to local cemeteries and other local history and genealogy.
Local genealogy history authors marion county, tennessee. Sequatchie county is part of the chattanooga, tn ga metropolitan statistical area. Glenda schroeder, i am a resident of sequatchie county, tn, county. Sequatchie county sequatchie county was created in 1857 from a portion of hamilton county. The city is located near the center of sequatchie valley, a narrow, 65mile 105 km long valley that slices through the cumberland plateau in southeastern tennessee and northeastern alabama. Settlers began arriving in what is now sequatchie by the early 19th century, drawn to the area by the. You will be able to see when i go to local cemeteries and other local history and genealogy related subjects, including adding your input. I would like to invite you to join our new face book group, sequatchie county, tennessee, history and genealogy. An old map dated that year and made by the latter is fairly accurate as to location.
Sequatchie county was created in 1857 from a portion of hamilton county. Marion county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. The county seat of government is located in dunlap tn. The soldiers listed here are soldiers of the sequatchie valley only, other revolutionary soldiers that are not mentioned on my list can be found in other history books or your local library. Geologically, the sequatchie valley continues south of the tennessee river into central alabama. A free site for marion county, tennessee local history and genealogy research and information. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources sequatchie county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. The county seat is dunlap cities, towns and other communities. The established genealogy of the sequatchie valley stewart family is probably wrong. The linear sequatchie anticline interrupts the continuity of the appalachian cumberland plateau from eastcentral tennessee.
The tennessee river flows through the alabama portion of the valley to the vicinity of guntersville, alabama. Swaffordchapelhistory swaffordswofford families of america. William stewart 175817591834, of scottish lineage, immigrated from ireland to baltimore, maryland about 1787, married twice, and moved about 1791 to sequatchie valley, tennessee. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. While its geomorphic southern end reaches across into alabama, it is for all practical purposes. Click download or read online button to get swaffords of sequatchie valley tennessee book now. According to records, in 1792 daniel smith and gilbert imley explored the valley along crow creek now the sequatchie river. I did not know what to expect in reading broken valley.
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