Montgomery County, Tennessee History and Genealogies

Montgomery County, Tennessee History and Genealogies An insightful look into the history of Montgomery County, Tennessee can be found in this publication, along with several extensive biographies of significant locals, which begin on page 81. The author opens with the county's geological formation and topography, then traces the arrival of the first pioneers looking to make the newfound land their home. Continuing the timeline, the author follows the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans and proceeds to highlight major events giving the context surrounding them, touching on topics of court proceedings, military history including names of men who served and their companies, politics, the first church and religious influence, businesses, towns, and more. The majority of the book is dedicated to detailing the lives of various prominent residents, providing a comprehensive understanding of what life was like during the early days in Montgomery County. A full-name and place index is used to conclude this work. Goodspeed (?, 2002), 2024, 8.5" x 11", paper, index, 228 pp. ISBN: 9780788489013 101-TN0626