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Conner Burnette Collection of Knox County, Tennessee Land Deeds

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2819

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This collection contains land deeds and land grants from Knox County (specifically Knoxville), Tennessee, dating between 1808 and 1924. The earliest document, from 1908, is a land grant signed by John Sevier. Two of the land grants are signed by governors of Tennessee, William Carroll in 1839 and William B. Campbell in 1852.

Dates

  • 1808-1924

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 flat box [3 folders])

Abstract

This collection contains land deeds and land grants from Knox County (specifically Knoxville), Tennessee, dating between 1808 and 1924. The earliest document, from 1908, is a land grant signed by John Sevier. Two of the land grants are signed by governors of Tennessee, William Carroll in 1839 and William B. Campbell in 1852.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information available.

Arrangement

This collection is in three folders. The items are arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Note

Collection purchased in October 1989.

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