East Tennessee County Tax Lists
This collection consists of tax records and receipts from East Tennessee. The records date from 1803-1804, and list the "taxable and taxable property" i.e. names and number of acres owned by that individual. Also included is a receipt for paid taxes dated November 5, 1875 by William Hunt for three dollars and seventy five cents.
Dates
- 1803-1804, 1875 November 5
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact Special Collections.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)
Abstract
This collection consists of tax records and receipts from East Tennessee. The records date from 1803-1804. Also included is a receipt for paid taxes dated 1875 November 5.
Biographical/Historical Note
The tax records typically list the names of taxable citizens, taxable property (land, buildings, livestock), the assessed value, and the amount of tax. These particular documents, however, only list taxable individuals and the property of which can be taxed including land, dwellings, slaves, and machinery specifically related to cotton.
Arrangement
This collection is in three folders inside a single flat box.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections by Alice Hunt Lynn.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository