Monthly Archives: February 2014

A Snapshot of Slavery in Lawrence County, Tennessee

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Clint

A Snapshot of Slavery in Lawrence County, Tennessee By Clint Alley The Federal Census serves as a snapshot of community life across America. One has been taken in Lawrence County every ten years since 1820. Genealogists rely on census data … Continue reading →

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Caleb Davis: A Unionist Black Sheep in Civil War Lawrenceburg

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Clint

Caleb Davis: A Unionist Black Sheep in Civil War Lawrenceburg By Clint Alley A County Divided Not all Lawrence Countians supported the cause of the Confederacy during the Civil War. For a variety of reasons, many native southerners chose to … Continue reading →

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