Availability:In StockContributor:John E. TalbottPublish date:2014-12-09Pages:536
Language:EnglishPublisher:John Edward TalbottISBN-13:9781940127033ISBN-10:1940127033UPC:9781940127033Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United States, Social HistoryBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.08 inchesWeight:1.5609Product ID:SCMEPWK32S
Comprehensive History of North McNairy County and Finger, Tennessee
Let's Call It Finger is the story of north McNairy County, Tennessee, in and around the small West Tennessee town of Finger from its early settlement to World War II. Great emphasis is placed on the general development of north McNairy County from the 1820s to 1900. The story shifts to the establishment of Finger in 1900 through the post-war era, including the area's settlement, the War Between the States and its effects, and the advancement of education, business and commerce, transportation, and medicine.
Detailed Regional Documentation
Author John E. Talbott provides extensive documentation of the region's development across multiple generations. This work covers the settlement patterns of West Tennessee, the impact of the Civil War on rural communities, and the evolution of local institutions from the early 19th century through the 1940s. The book examines how transportation networks, medical practices, and commercial enterprises shaped life in north McNairy County.
Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research
A significant portion of this work is dedicated to genealogical documentation, featuring up-to-date histories and censuses of approximately 25 local cemeteries. These records document the graves of more than 2,700 individuals, providing valuable resources for family historians and genealogy researchers tracing their ancestry in the region. Each cemetery listing includes detailed information to assist in documenting family lineages.
Unique Stories and Historical Events
Strange, peculiar, and interesting events are discussed throughout the narrative, along with profiles of people and happenings that left indelible marks on Finger and north McNairy County. These accounts provide insight into the character and culture of this West Tennessee community during its formative years.
Authoritative Regional Resource
While no other work exists on this scale and to this extent, author John E. Talbott puts forth this work with hopes that it will assist future generations in their quest to chronicle their families and the history of the region. This paperback serves as an essential reference for anyone researching McNairy County history, Tennessee genealogy, or the development of rural Appalachian communities in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Language:EnglishPublisher:John Edward TalbottISBN-13:9781940127033ISBN-10:1940127033UPC:9781940127033Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United States, Social HistoryBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.08 inchesWeight:1.5609Product ID:SCMEPWK32S
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Comprehensive History of North McNairy County and Finger, Tennessee
Let's Call It Finger is the story of north McNairy County, Tennessee, in and around the small West Tennessee town of Finger from its early settlement to World War II. Great emphasis is placed on the general development of north McNairy County from the 1820s to 1900. The story shifts to the establishment of Finger in 1900 through the post-war era, including the area's settlement, the War Between the States and its effects, and the advancement of education, business and commerce, transportation, and medicine.
Detailed Regional Documentation
Author John E. Talbott provides extensive documentation of the region's development across multiple generations. This work covers the settlement patterns of West Tennessee, the impact of the Civil War on rural communities, and the evolution of local institutions from the early 19th century through the 1940s. The book examines how transportation networks, medical practices, and commercial enterprises shaped life in north McNairy County.
Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research
A significant portion of this work is dedicated to genealogical documentation, featuring up-to-date histories and censuses of approximately 25 local cemeteries. These records document the graves of more than 2,700 individuals, providing valuable resources for family historians and genealogy researchers tracing their ancestry in the region. Each cemetery listing includes detailed information to assist in documenting family lineages.
Unique Stories and Historical Events
Strange, peculiar, and interesting events are discussed throughout the narrative, along with profiles of people and happenings that left indelible marks on Finger and north McNairy County. These accounts provide insight into the character and culture of this West Tennessee community during its formative years.
Authoritative Regional Resource
While no other work exists on this scale and to this extent, author John E. Talbott puts forth this work with hopes that it will assist future generations in their quest to chronicle their families and the history of the region. This paperback serves as an essential reference for anyone researching McNairy County history, Tennessee genealogy, or the development of rural Appalachian communities in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
