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James Lynn Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0304

  • Staff Only

This collection houses a ledger that tracks James Lynn's purchases from 1859-1890.

Dates

  • 1859-1890

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

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

0.1 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Biographical/Historical Note

James Lynn was born in September of 1837 in Tennessee. He married Sarah Rogan (1838-1920) on September 5, 1861 and the couple had seven children: Samuel Edward, John Fleming, Carrie Powell, Ellen A., Leila Mae, Nannie Rhea, and Perry Rogan. Four of these children attended the University of Tennessee: Samuel E. (graduated 1884), John F. (graduated 1886), Nannie (withdrew 1894), and Perry (withdrew 1893). Lynn worked as a grocer in Kingsport, Tennessee before moving to Knoxville in the late 1870s or early 1880s. Here, he worked as a clerk and later as a salesman for Cowan, McClung and Co. James Lynn died in Knoxville, Tennessee on December 23, 1915.

Arrangement

This collection consists of one clamshell box.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to Special Collections.

Related Materials

Interested researchers may wish to consult MS.3357, James Lynn Broadside.

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