Book Description

This middle Tennessee County was formed from Sumner County in 1799. Nine new counties were created out of Smith County in whole or in part. It is surrounded by the present day counties of DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Putnam, Trousdale, and Wilson. Most of these early settlers were from N.C. & VA. via Eastern Tennessee. These Deeds are probably the most complete records available for this county during this time period. This volume should also be used to feel in the gap left by the lack of marriage records for this county. This book makes an excellent source for reconstructing marriages because of the many family members mentioned within these Deeds.