Cocke county, tennessee pages from the past american chronicles 9781596293984 by walker iii, edward r. Since we sell many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the history of east tennessee region cd. Cocke county, tennessee 1888 map my genealogy hound. Sevier county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. This index of death records was extracted from the tennessee state library and archives tsla and contains the information you will need for ordering a death certificate from them. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources cocke county.
Cocke county was created in 1797, as it was split from jefferson county. Cocke county tennessee cocke county tennessee government. Cocke county tennessee pages from the past east tennessee. He was an officer of the revolutionary army, also on of the leaders of the state of franklin and member of the legislature of the territory south of the ohio river. Eddie walker, iii could submit his articles and have the photos scanned to accompany the stories. Cocke county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Additional county and community histories can be found at the bibliography of tennessee local history sources. My genealogy hound is a free service of hearthstone legacy publications. Here on the right is a photo of the cocke county courthouse, which was built in 1930. Surrounded by the beauty of the majestic great smoky mountains, cocke county is truly the heart of the smokies.
This book contains vast amounts of historical and genealogical source material from early school superintendents, churches, postmasters, register of deeds, sheriffs. Duay oneil, cocke county east tennessee historical society. Livingstons law register, 1851 cocke county lawyers source. Cocke county was formed in 1797 from part of jefferson county. Tennessee genealogy southern historical press, inc. He has made it his vocation to gather the scraps of the countys past and stitch them into articles written for all who call cocke county home. He was a member of the legislatures of virginia, north carolina, state of franklin, territory south of the ohio river, tennessee and was a. The city of newport has a rich history dating back to the origin of cocke county in 1783, when frontiersman began moving westward from parts of north carolina and virginia into east tennessee. Much of todays music gospel and bluegrass, dances clogging, storytelling, and musical instruments dulcimers, have all been influenced by these ancestors. A directory of libraries throughout the world periodical source index search cocke county, tennessee source. Primitive baptist church and family history research.
In 1884, when the railroad came to the county, the courthouse and the town around it were moved to the new newport. William cocke, a native of virginia, and an emigrant to holston. Sumner county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Newport genealogy in cocke county, tn usa 1,015,348 tennessee 35,956 cocke county 455 newport 72. Includes history and genealogy for the counties of anderson county, blount county, bradley county, campbell county, carter county, claiborne county, cocke county, grainger county, greene county, hamblen county, hancock county, hawkins county, james county, jefferson county. History of east tennessee, published 1887 by goodspeed. Greene, hamblen, jefferson, sevier, and haywood co. Cocke county is located in east tennessee, one of the states three grand.
More than 10 books or articles have been published about cocke countys families. Cocke county is located in east tennessee, one of the states three grand divisions. It has good schools and the usual religious denominations. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. This book is a collection of records and stories from early cocke county tn. Cocke county, tennessee genealogy and history genealogy trails. Cocke county comprises the newport, tn micropolitan statistical area, which is part of the knoxville morristown sevierville, tennessee combined statistical area. Descendants of some historic residents have had their dna tested. Cocke county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. A genealogy section, created in the 1960s contains dozens of files crammed with data on cocke county families, schools, churches, businesses and communities. Primitive baptist church and family history research assistance for cocke county, tennessee churches. Guide to sevier county established 1794 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and obituaries.
The early settlements were along the nolichucky river, a primary mode of transportation during this time period. He has made it his vocation to gather the scraps of the countys past and stitch them into articles written for all. And here on the left is the previous cocke county courthouse. Established on october 9, 1797, cocke county was named for william cocke, one of tennessees first united states senators. Its staple products are corn, wheat, oats, grassas, etc.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources cocke county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. Cocke county heritage book committee cooke county, tennessee. Big pigeon creek 1787 the following account regarding big pigeon church is copied from early recollections of newport and cocke county, by w. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties cocke. Adriana alice alma alza amy angelica anita ann ann anna anna christina arletha audrey ava barburah basha beatrice becky benjamin bess. The items in the bibliography may not all be available at the tennessee state library and archives. It was named in honor of william cocke 17481828, who had been a soldier in both the war of 1812 and the revolutionary war. Author and county historian eddie walker has long chronicled the history of beautiful cocke county, tucked away in the foothills of the great. Cocke county was formed in 1797 and burned in 1878 making this book a must for those working in cocke county and east tennessee.
Duay oneil, cocke county 20 history in the media award for generating public interest in history through his research and writing of smoky mountain homeplace, an annual special edition section of the the newport plain talk, featuring interviews, rare photos, and a public essay contest, all so eagerly received by the public as to require a. Cocke county was created from jefferson county in 1797 and named in honor of william cocke, a revolutionary war soldier, who supported the establishment of the state of franklin, helped write tennessees first constitution, and served as one of the states initial u. Cocke county is named after senator william cocke 17471828 of tennessee north carolina first organized the land that would eventually become cocke county as part of washington district in 1776, then as part of washington county in 1777, and then as part of greene county in 1783 in august 1784 delegates of three western north carolina counties, washington, sullivan, and greene all now. Cocke county, tennessee cocke county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi tenesi savezna drzava. An informative and historical overview of the east tennesee region with 545 pages including hundreds of biographies. Familysearch tennessee wills and probate records, 17272008 includes cocke county source. Cocke county counties counties history tn history for. All tennesse land grants are indexed in a single series. More than 10 books or articles have been published about cocke county s families. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The tennessee state library and archives tsla has these and has microfilmed them. Cocke county, tennessee, genealogy tngenweb project. Cocke county vital records can be found at the tennessee department of health vdh office of vital records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees.
This book contains vast amounts of historical and genealogical source material from early school superintendents, churches, postmasters, register of deeds, sheriffs, tax assessors, indian names, indian marriages, lists of soldiers in the confederacy, federal soldiers. The history of first united methodist church, newport, tn. The index makes this book invaluable for the genealogical researcher looking for. Cocke county is a county on the eastern border of the u. Cocke county is named after senator william cocke 17471828 of tennessee north carolina first organized the land that would eventually become cocke county as part of washington district in 1776, then as part of washington county in 1777, and then as part of greene county in 1783. The early settlements were along the nolichucky river, a primary mode. Cocke county, tennessee history and genealogy use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of family biographies. General edit edit source gordon aronhime 19111983 collected information on hundreds of southwest virginia and east tennessee pioneers.
Between 2016 and 2017 the population of cocke county, tn grew from 35,256 to 35,262, a 0. Cocke county, tennessee genealogy trails history group. The tsla states that these names have been transcribed as found on the original record, and may include spelling errors. History of cocke county, tennessee by bill wall source. Cocke county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Cocke county, tennessee genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Cocke county, tennessee genealogy genealogy familysearch. He has made it his vocation to gather the scraps of the county s past and stitch them into articles written for all who call cocke. The history of cocke county this area is rich in history having been originally settled by the cherokee indians in the early 1700s, and later by the scottish, irish and germans. Tennessee wills and probate records, 17272008 includes cocke county. He has been repeatedly mentioned as having participated in the military, civil, legislative and judiciary services of virginia, northcarolina, franklin and tennessee, where he was known as an efficient and zealous officer, from his debut at long island, to his seat in the united states senate.
Cocke county falls in the east tennessee land grant group of records, with a total of 1,792 grants across thirtyfour volumes. He has made it his vocation to gather the scraps of the county s past and stitch them into articles written for all who call cocke county home. The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of cocke county. Nov 24, 2007 author and county historian eddie walker has long chronicled the history of beautiful cocke county, tucked away in the foothills of the great smoky mountains. He has made it his vocation to gather the scraps of the countys past and stitch them into articles written for all who call cocke. Author and county historian eddie walker has long chronicled the history of beautiful cocke county, tucked away in the foothills of the great smoky mountains. Hawkins page 9192 cities, towns and other populated places city. Cocke county high school staff contact information. Genealogy research services stokely memorial library, located in a modern stone building in downtown newport was founded in 1925.
Sevier county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. Cocke county is rich in iron ores of finest quality, though but little developed. Library directory for cocke county, tennessee source. The history of first united methodist church, 1941, newport, tennessee family history library newport newspapers and obituaries. Abstracts from east tennessee land grants, vols 4 price, 20 name index cocke county, tennessee land grants in east tennessee land grants books 110 price, 200. By tennessee bureau of agriculture, statistics, and mines, a. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds.
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