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Andrew Knott Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1677

  • Staff Only

A collection of ledgers, deeds, receipts, correspondence, and more related to Andrew Knott and the Knott family. Also included is a portrait of Andrew Knott. The material relates to the family's business and insurance dealings in East Tennessee.

Dates

  • 1821-1871, 1915-1963

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (5 folders)

Abstract

A collection of ledgers, deeds, receipts, correspondence, and more related to Andrew Knott and the Knott family.

Biographical/Historical Note

Andrew Knott was born circa 1807 near Abingdon, Virginia. He married Sarah "Sallie" Lonas (also spelled Lones) in 1830. Knott died in 1883 and is buried in the Lonas cemetery in Knox County, Tennessee.

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