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Eakin Family Record

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1855

  • Staff Only

This collection contains a single manuscript compiled by Marion S. Adams titled "Eakin Family History." The document covers the Eakin family lineage beginning in Ireland in 1761 with the birth of John Eakin. Adams writes in an introduction that the Eakins family was once one of the most prominent families in Nashville. The document is 22 typed pages bound in a green folder. The manuscript is undated. Records Adams used from the Eakins family include the "Diary of Uncle William Eakin," "Uncle Eakin's History of the Eakin Family, August 21, 1865," "William Eakin, His Memoirs by Himself - Nashville, July 1st, 1846," and "Judge John R. Eakin," who wrote several chapters of a book about the family.

Dates

  • undated

Conditions Governing Access

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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 single manuscript compiled by Marion S. Adams titled "Eakin Family History." The document covers the Eakin family lineage beginning in Ireland in 1761 with the birth of John Eakin. Adams writes in an introduction that the Eakins family was once one of the most prominent families in Nashville.

Biographical / Historical

No biographical information is available for Marion S. Adams.

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