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Davidson County (Tenn.) Deed Book

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1578
Abstract This is a deed book from Davidson County, TN in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The book contains the names of people who own deeds of land in the county at that time. The names are accompanied by a description of the land indentures that act as receipts of their ownership. Dates of entries range from 1785-1831. Inscribed on the spine of the book is the name "John McNairy," a judge in the Superior Court of Law and Equity in Davidson County. Additionally, inside the book is a...
Dates: 1785-1831, 1930; Majority of material found within 1785-1831
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / Davidson County (Tenn.) Deed Book

Deeds to the University of Tennessee

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0760
Abstract

This collection contains copies of deeds of university property dating from 1795-1927, with contracts listing who the property was bought from, when, and the conditions of the transaction. The deeds include landmark additions: acquisitions from Blount College, various farm properties, the president's home, and athletic fields. Digital surrogates are online in the TRACE Repository.

Dates: 1795-1927
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / Deeds to the University of Tennessee

Green Hill Land Grant

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0228
Abstract

This collection contains a land grant from the State of Tennessee for Mr. Green Hill, totaling 40 acres in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The document bears the signature of Governor John Sevier.

Dates: 1809 January 20
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / Green Hill Land Grant

James B. McDowell Land Deed

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2185
Abstract

This land deed, dated April 1, 1829 and signed by Andrew Jackson, documents James B. McDowell's purchase of 80 acres of land in Township Sixteen of Indianapolis, Indiana. McDowell was then living in Marion County, Indiana.

Dates: 1829 April 1
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / James B. McDowell Land Deed

John R. Patrick Deed

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0229
Abstract

This collection contains one deed dated February 1, 1841. It was written by High Sheriff John R. Coffey of Jackson County in Alabama stating that the lands mentioned in the document, ceded by Samuel M. David and set to open auction, were purchased by John R. Patrick for 49 dollars. This granted him, his heirs, and attendants all rights to the property.

Dates: 1841 February 1
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / John R. Patrick Deed

McMinn County Deeds and Indentures

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0288
Abstract

This collection consists of a survey map pertaining to the purchase of "Walker Mill Reservation" and four deeds all from McMinn County, Tennessee. The deeds date from 1847-1869.

Dates: 1847-1869
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / McMinn County Deeds and Indentures

John J. Daturic Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0505
Abstract

This collection consists of two letters, three deeds belonging to John J. Daturic, and two monthly reports from the Knoxville Business College of R. A. Anderson. Daturic bought and sold real estate in Knox County. These materials span from circa 1877-1890.

Dates: circa 1877-1890
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / John J. Daturic Papers

Tipton County Register of Deeds

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1574
Abstract

This bound register consists of deeds from Tipton County, Tennessee, documenting May 1895 to May 1896.

Dates: 1895 May-1896 May
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / Tipton County Register of Deeds

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