An original will of Elizabeth L. Austin, dated April 29th, 1904. Illustrates the first page of the document. She named her son Samuel E. Austin as heir, saying “my son the said Samuel E. Austin has stayed at home with me and taken care of me...
An original will of John Austin, dated February 8th, 1840. Illustrates the first page of the document. Austin’s will was “recorded in Book No. 12, Pages 75 & 76.” Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
An original will of J. E. Austin, dated January 25th? 1906. Illustrates the first page of the document. Austin’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 17th, 1906. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of William Austin, dated March 25th, 1889. Illustrates the first page of the document. Austin’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on April 8th, 1889. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Edwin Austin, of Davidson County, Tennessee, dated December 28th 1846. Illustrates the first page of the document. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
An original will of Patrick Austin, of the City of Nashville, dated February 2nd, 1848. Illustrates the first page of the document. The verso cites that this will was “Recorded in Book No. 14, Page 550?” Forms part of Record Group 16,...
An original will of Sarah Emily Austin, of Nashville, Tennessee, dated February 3rd, 1849. Illustrates the first page of the document. The verso cites this will was “Recorded in Book No. 14, Pages 608, 609.” Forms part of Record Group 16,...
An undated photograph of the second governor's mansion located at 2118 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. The squarish, buff-colored brick structure was originally a residence built by C. T. Cheek, a wealthy wholesale grocer, circa 1910. It was...
A photograph of a town hall meeting about the City of Nashville's annexation campaign. This meeting was held at Whitsett Elementary School on July 31, 1961. Former Nashville Mayor Ben West was a driving force behind this campaign to annex large...
1; 20.0x6.0; 223; II; 12/15/1851; *Check Henry Harris card; Looks like this lot is a part of Henry Harris's Lot; Patrick Austin is buried there. According to the deed there is a monument for Thomas's brother on the lot.
1; 20.0x6.0; 223; II; 12/15/1851; *Check Henry Harris card; Looks like this lot is a part of Henry Harris's Lot; Patrick Austin is buried there. According to the deed there is a monument for Thomas's brother on the lot.
A postcard of the Draughon Building in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The 1930 Nashville City Directory lists their address at 124-126 8th Avenue North. The early 20th century postcard description reads: "Nashville, Tenn., home office of Draughon's...
(spelled Austan in Platt book, but probably Austin); 28; Southeast; 27; 10.0x27.0; *Can't find the deed, but according to the Platt book, this lot was owned by an Austan.
(spelled Austan in Platt book, but probably Austin); 28; Southeast; 27; 10.0x27.0; *Can't find the deed, but according to the Platt book, this lot was owned by an Austan.
A captioned photo, published in the Nashville Times (1940), about the Fannie Battle Social Workers. The caption reads: “The Fannie Battle Social Workers are seen at a recent meeting at Centennial Club, where they planned the program of their...
A photograph of First Baptist Church East Nashville. This African American church was founded in 1866 by the Reverend Randall B. Vandavall, a slave born on March 23, 1832 at Neely's Bend. In the early years, the church was called Vandavall's...