Ellis Genealogical Collection
This collection houses binders and notebooks documenting Dixie Lee McCrary's research for her 1978 book The Ellis line from Surry - Sussex in Virginia.
Dates
- 1790-1979
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
5 Linear Feet (5 record boxes)
Abstract
This collection houses binders and notebooks documenting Dixie Lee McCrary's research for her 1978 book The Ellis line from Surry - Sussex in Virginia.
Biographical/Historical Note
Dixie Lee McCrary was born on October 4, 1895 in Virginia to James and Nancy Beal McCrary. She was a genealogist and published two books on the subject: Robert Steele of the New River Valley in Virginia: with some descendents and allied lines (1976) and The Ellis line from Surry - Sussex in Virginia (1978). She died died February 2, 1986 and is buried in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Arrangement
Collection consists of five boxes divided into two series:
- Series I: Ringed Notebooks
- Series II: Spiral Notebooks
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository