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"Research on Charles M. Heiskell, a Hero of the Alamo"

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0992

  • Staff Only

This collection contains a packet of research from Roy H. Heiskell and a newspaper article, both regarding information on his ancestor, Charles M. Heiskell, who participated at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. The documents include letters, a typescript of his research records, and a copy of a newspaper story pertaining to Charles M. Heiskell. Charles M. Heiskell's heirs were awarded grants of land as a result of his heroic death at the Alamo.

Dates

  • 1977

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 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains a packet of research from Roy H. Heiskell and a newspaper article, both regarding information on his ancestor, Charles M. Heiskell, who participated at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.

Biographical/Historical Note

Charles M. Heiskell, of Union County, Tenn., was born in 1813 to George and Elizabeth Fy Heiskell. He died March 6, 1836 during the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution.

Arrangement

This collection is in one folder.

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