Members of the 117th Infantry, Tennessee National Guard parade past spectators on Legislative Plaza, Nashville, 29 September 1936, as part of the 30th Division reunion. One of the onlookers in foreground holds a large American flag on a flagpole....
A letter from Dutch immigrant, Peter J. Williamson, back home to his wife, Eunice, during the Civil War. In 1862 Williamson enlisted as a Private in the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, Company F and was ultimately promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant. During...
An original will of David Adams, dated December 30th, 1829. Illustrates the first page of the document. Adams’ will was recorded in the Davidson County Court. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
An original will of W. G. Adams, dated May 30th, 1917. Illustrates the first page of the document. Adams’ will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on August 9th, 1922. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
The historic Belle Meade Plantation was founded by John Harding, of Goochland County, Virginia in 1807. Harding purchased 250 acres of farm land near Richland Creek and the Natchez Trace. He was very interested in horses and soon boarded horses...
An original will of B. F. Alexander, dated July 30th, 1910. Illustrates the first page of the document. Alexander’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 6th, 1911. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Joseph W. Allen, September 30th, 1901. He was a prominent Nashville banker. The will is subscribed to by attesting witnesses N. P. Lesueur and Leslie Warner. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allen’s will was...
An original will of Martha A. Allen, dated December 31st, 1919. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allen’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 30th, 1921. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Mary S. Allen, dated May 30th, 1902. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allen’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on August 16th, 1909. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Richard Allen, dated June 16th, 1917. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allen’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on January 30th, 1919. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Frances J. Armstrong, dated September 30th, 1893. Illustrates the first page of the document. Armstrong’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on April 23rd, 1894. Forms part of Record Group 16,...
An original will of Robert Monroe Armstrong, dated July 30th, 1924. Illustrates the first page of the document. Armstrong’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on September 24th, 1924. Forms part of Record Group 16,...
An original will of T. K. Armstrong, dated January 10th, 1915. Illustrates the first page of the document, written on stationery of Coleman, Tompkins & Co., No. 3, Cummins Station, Wholesale Grocers, Nashville, Tenn.” Armstrong’s will was...
In 1970, in response to President Nixon’s widening of the Vietnam War into Cambodia, students throughout the nation protested with anti-war demonstrations. Nixon ordered U. S. troops into Cambodia on April 30th, 1970, and protests against the...