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David Anderson Deaderick Diary, 1825-1873

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
From the Collection:

This collection contains various deeds, receipts, and legal papers concerning the Deaderick family, particularly David Deaderick (1754-1823) and his son David Anderson Deaderick (1797-1873), between 1785 and 1838 in the Washington County area of Tennessee. It also includes a typescript copy of an original diary by the son, David Anderson Deaderick. The diary contains information about his life from 1825 to 1873, including his time in Jonesborough and Knoxville, his travels abroad, his participation in the 1849 Gold Rush, and his service in the Civil War. Also in the diary are a list of facts that Deaderick compiled about his family, correspondence regarding Deaderick's genealogical research, a speech given by W. W. Carson describing the Deaderick family's service during the Civil War, and an obituary for Mrs. Sarah Helms.

Dates

  • 1825-1873

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (2 folders)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480