Compatible with most ipods and wma compatible mp3 players. More about rutherford county may be available from these digital libraries. The center houses displays of artifacts, crafts, and afroamerican art featuring artists and writers in the county. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources rutherford. The place name rutherford is derived from the old english words hryder meaning cattle and ford, which is a shallow part of a river. Keith settled in rutherford county, and quickly made his presence known with a. Come to the newly opened heritage center to learn more about outstanding sites across the county that tell the rich story of our heritage. Murfreesboro tennessee family history center genealogy. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Big springs rutherford county historical society publications. Rutherford genealogy research organization is a gathering place for all family tree makers and searchers working on the rutherfords and their kin. This volume provides a transcription of the 1790 rutherford county census, an alphabetical listing of the same, a transcription of the 1782 rutherford county tax list, and an alphabetical index to the 1782 tax list. The heritage of rutherford county, north carolina book. This case was heard in rutherford county s chancery court.
Welcome to rutherford county, north carolina welcome to our home and the quiet pace of a small town community, where the first one dollar gold coin was minted. Rutherford county tennessee historical society preserving and. Welcome to the henderson county heritage and history site, where we explore the unique story of the mountain people from the blue ridge mountains of henderson and surrounding counties in north carolina. Rutherford county, north carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. Here, compressed into 160 pages, are 1,293 pages of rutherford county court minutes detailing life between the 1810 and 1820 censuses. Foster 1923, and tennessee, a guide to the state, a product of. African american heritage museum visit nc small towns. Monster sale warehouse february 7, 2018 the bullet ceiling fan from ventair is a quality ceiling fan that utilises high quality japanese bearings with ventairs truespin technology ensuring a smooth and reliable operation. Welcome to our rutherford county family history research page. View all hotels near rutherford county farm museum on tripadvisor.
Buy the heritage of rutherford county, north carolina by william b. This document is designed to help facilitate initial research on rutherford county, north carolina by directing the researcher to the most pertinent geographical, historical, genealogical, and statistical sources. Home grown ebooks collection a collection of more than 1,000 ebooks from a variety of north carolina publishers. A henson family history in early america and their revolutionary war soldiers, 17251850. The rutherford county historical society has been preserving and promoting our local history since 1971. Home rutherford county historical society publications big springs reference url to link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document.
New book preserves countys stories rutherford county historical. Nearly every family in rutherford county is listed somewhere in the book. Visit murfreesboros new heritage center rutherford county. Rbdigital is the new platform from recorded books that combines the titles formerly available in oneclickdigital audio and oneclickdigital ebooks. In 1997 the mint site was listed on the national register of historic places, recognizing that christopher bechtlers goldworking. In 1724, richard was the first ledbetter to acquire land in the then frontier county of brunswick near the north carolina line. James edgerton was born on month day 1788, at birth place, north carolina, to james edgerton and sarah edgerton born cox. Lamb works to save communitys past michelle willard, post staff writer.
Historical records and family trees related to mildred rutherford. This collection provides digital copies of the occasional publication of the rutherford county historical society. Rutherford county farm museum forest city 2020 all you. Griffin, this volume was reproduced from a 1937 edition, reprinted by the reprint. Susan gulley named director of cultural and heritage. Old tryon county genealogical society books for sale. The rutherford county tennessee historical society exists to preserve and promote our local history. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
Selfguiding tours the battlefield and other places of interest in rutherford county are linked by miles of greenway trails used by bicyclists, hikers and joggers. Mariah rutherford historical records and family trees. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. Jun 03, 20 compiling legendary locals of rutherford county was a labor of love for dr. Sarah was born on august 26 1769, in wayne, north carolina, usa. On your first visit, you will need to download free software from the website, in order to listen to the digital audio books. Nc cardinal is supported by the institute of museum and library services under the provisions of the federal library services and technology act lsta, as administered by the state library of north carolina, a division of the department of natural and cultural resources.
The following is a list of books and other resources i have found that contain genealogical or historical information relating to the old tryon county region of north and south carolina. The heritage of dickson county tennessee 1803 2006. Where can find rutherford county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Buy the heritage of rutherford county, north carolina by isbn. Rutherford county farm museum visit nc small towns. Murfreesboro and rutherford county, tennessee history. Rutherford county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page.
The mint site was not protected until 1990 when the rutherford county historical society negotiated its donation to rutherford county. Griffith rutherford, who served in the revolutionary army. Tryon county existed as a north carolina county from 1768 to 1779. Rutherford county, tennessee, general index to deeds, book 1, 18041842. Residents and visitors alike can view exhibits, take tours, and learn more about the must see historic and cultural attractions in murfreesboro and rutherford county. History of tennessee, originally published in 1886 by goodspeed publishing co. North carolina pension philip g phillip goodbread phillip henson qeqq qq. History of old tryon and rutherford counties, north carolina, 17301936 by griffin, clarence w. James edgerton historical records and family trees.
Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Early days in rutherford county, in the heart of middle tennessee, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet compiled from excerpts from. The first bearers of rutherfurd on record were two knights. James was born on september 27 1764, in haddonfield, camden, new jersey. There is a cochran cemetery on a beautiful mountanside in the alarka community of swain county where many of these ancestors are buried.
You can access the rutherford county historic cemetery tour here. Author woody mcmillin is scheduled to sign his book 11 a. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources rutherford county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. Rutherford county, north carolina history, genealogy. Rutherford county, north carolina wills and miscellaneous records, 17831868. See more ideas about rutherford county, tennessee and murfreesboro tennessee. Visit this museum to take a step back in time and see how much farming has changed over time. These phone books are exhibits f, g, h, and i in the case of state of tennessee v. Macon county historical society, hunter publishing company, 1987. The surname rutherfurd was first found in the parish of maxton, town of rutherford, county roxburghshire.
The rutherford family lived in the parish of maxton, where rutherford was a town, near roxburghshire. Ernest newton, 19691978, excellent book of newspaper columns written weekly, 19691978. Stay up to date on the rutherford county government covid19 response in accordance with the governors executive order 22, rutherford county essential offices will be open with limited staffing, but closed to the general public beginning wednesday, april 1 at 7. New book details wwii maneuvers in rutherford county. Murfreesboro and rutherford county, tennessee historys best boards. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Heritagequest online is one of americas favorite tools for researching genealogy.
Rutherford 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. The heritage center of murfreesboro and rutherford county. For more information about the rutherford county historic property survey, please contact the county archives. December 9, 2019 the heritage center is heartbroken to learn of the passing of ginna foster cannon, director of cultural and heritage. The book should be released in time for the 150th anniversary of the civil war in 2011. It was recorded in charlotte at the arthur smith studios. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our rutherfurd research. Rutherford county was formed in 1779 from tryon county. Search usa north carolina rutherford county rutherford county.
Published by the north carolina historical commission. He was the father of five known children and died in 1767. Rutherford county, north carolina 1790 census and 1782 tax list, transcribed and indexed by sue hill koon. Rutherford countians will have an opportunity to revisit history, or take the tour for the first time, with the publishing of the daily news journal columnist greg. Madison matthew cockerham, son of john and aggey cockran, came to macon county, nc from greenville county, sc where he married mira cockerham, daughter of john and nancy cockerham of rutherford county, nc. I am thankful for this opportunity and look forward to representing a county that has so many cultural and heritage experiences, said susan. From 1920 until 1930, rutherford county, similar to other american communities, was caught up in the frenzy of the roarin twenties. History old tryon rutherford counties north carolina 1730.
Pleasant daniel gold in the year 1800, daniel gold, who was a schoolteacher and a man of letters in his day, moved with his wife from mecklenburg county, virginia, and settled in rutherford county, north carolina. Downloadable audio books on a variety of topics, including language learning, history, biography, classic literature, and more. Bynum, genealogical society of old tryon county online at alibris. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your rutherford county ancestors. The heritage of dickson county tennessee 1803 2006 on. Located in middle tennessee, rutherford county is one of the older counties in the state. The rutherford county genealogical society meets regularly and is a good resource for county history and genealogies. Tennessee genealogy free tennessee genealogy access. Minutes include such genealogically interesting items as appointments of guardians, care of the indigent and insane. Rutherford county tennessee historical society facebook. The heritage center is the home of interactive exhibits, public programs, and educational events featuring stories from rutherford county s history. The african american heritage museum provides information depicting the evolution of afroamerican historical heritage and culture through reading materials, pamphlets, maps, books, and other materials of interest. Gulley succeeds the late ginna foster cannon, who was hired as the first director in august 2018 by the rutherford county convention and visitors bureau. Click to read more about the heritage of rutherford county, north carolina, vol.
Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties rutherford. Visitors are welcome on weekdays from 10am 3pm free of charge. Rutherford county, tennessee, court minutes, 18111815 carol wells. Susan gulley named director of rutherford county cultural. Additional information is provided in the birth registers, which are housed at the rutherford county archives.
Exhibits and tours heritage center of murfreesboro and. Visitor centers rutherford county convention and visitors bureau 3050 medical center pkwy. Historical records and family trees related to mariah rutherford. Genealogical society of old tryon county in cooperation with the history division, hunter pub.
A rutherford county native, davis and her husband divide their time between ellenboro and spartanburg, where she taught 36 years at converse college. The heritage of rutherford county, north carolina, vol. This included the standard trappings of the era, not the least of which were the flapper, bathtub gin, home brew, and a happy residue of patriotic fervor, the heritage. Bridges to the past, vol 1 and 2, combined in one book, by the late roy brooks and mrs. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Bechtler mint in rutherfordton, nc blue ridge heritage trail.
Rutherford county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. Henderson heritage the history and heritage of henderson. North carolina laws regarding slaves, free persons of color, and indians. Genealogical resources rutherford county library system. An annotated digest of will book a guilford county, north carolina, 1771may court 1816. The digital reproduction the publication has been done with permission of the rutherford county. For information or an appointment to tour the museum, contact lee. Arlington is a community that regularly buzzes with events nearly every day of the year, and during this unprecedented time of social distancing, a number of those events and opportunities have found a way to have audiences enjoy them virtually. Legendary locals of rutherford county by anita price davis. It is the oldest operating county government seat in western north carolina with a wealth of new world history whose colonial frontier was settled long before the american revolutionary war.
Available from the genealogical society of old tryon county box 938 28043 or fireside books. The name rutherford comes from the proud boernician clans of the scottishenglish border region. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the history of rutherford county near you. Mildred rutherford historical records and family trees. Rutherford county founded in 1779, borders a natural gateway into the blue ridge mountains. Familysearch confederate newspaper project rutherford county, north carolina. The original story was published in a 1984 book titled the heritage of rutherford county, north carolina, volume 1 on page 5. The rutherford county chamber of commerce is proud to announce susan gulley as director of cultural and heritage tourism, a position previously held by the late dr. The heritage center of murfreesboro and rutherford county shared a post. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Southern claims commission rutherford county barred and disallowed claims source. The heritage of rutherford county, north carolina by. Grover reads the monster at the end of this book2020.
Click here to use heritagequest on a computer outside of the library. Tm qquon reuben henson revolutionary war soldier river rutherford county samuel sarah sept slover snsuao stoutxxi sxqq thomas tory township tryon uosuaq. Rutherford county, north carolina special collections at. The photographs date from the early 1900s and depict various locations in rutherfordton. The museum will not be open saturday, 321 and will. To which has been added an appendix public officials of rutherford county, nc 17791934 original text by clarence w. Two large murals depict the cultivation of cotton and early textile mills in the county. Associated reformed presbyterian death and marriage notices volume ii. They would handle the business of running the county with deed transfers, road orders, orphan orders, etc. These court minutes give the day to day operations of the county by the commissioners. This book containing books ae includes not only the wills of rutherford county, but also powers of attorney, apprenticeships, some estate settlements and some bills of sale, etc. The heritage center is the home of interactive exhibits, public programs, and educational events featuring stories from rutherford countys history. The rutherford county historical society collection contains photographs, postcards, and a booklet about the early years of rutherford hospital.
The rutherford county chamber of commerce has named susan gulley as director of cultural and heritage tourism. Ginna foster cannon named director of cultural and heritage tourism. Ernie johns, and the rutherford county historical society, we decided to bring this data into the digital age. They have published books, including a recently updated edition of cemeteries and graveyards of rutherford county, tennessee compiled by susan g. He has collected more than 300 photos of civil war soldiers from rutherford county and is currently researching each.
Learn with us as we build a treasure chest of knowledge about our southern appalachian mountain people from henderson county, north carolina. The new book s four authors daryl collins, jonathan morduch, stuart rutherford, and orlanda ruthventook up an idea of david hulme, to compile financial diaries of poor households. It was again published in a book i wrote called extraordinary people in extraordinary times. Information on the state from which most of the immigrants came and to which they migrated. Includes popular and scholarly nonfiction, novels by wellknown nc authors, and awardwinning short fiction and poetry. An exhibit on local music and arts has an online version. The museum has hundreds of historic items including antique farm and home equipment. Family histories as submitted by various researchers. The monster at the end of this book starring grover. With help from the rutherford county gis department along with staff from the tennessee historical commission, we present our findings on the following interactive web map. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the heritage of rutherford county, north carolina, vol. African american heritage museum of rutherford county.
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