Washington county, located in the northwest corner of the state was established in 1828. A listing of all the schools in lawrence county, ar with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. Guide to yell county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. Chickalah history is closely linked to the harkey valley yell county. Arkansas counties local history research pine bluff jefferson. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Yell county yell county was created december 5, 1840 from pope and scott counties. Arkansas county was the first county and lawrence county was the second county formed in what is now called the state of arkansas. The book s cover shows shelf wear and soiling, the top cover corners are bumped, the blank and end pages are soiled and tanned with time and there are lengthy inked notes on the inside of the front cover and first blank page. Most biographies will include numerous other names which can be located with the search website feature. County historical societies arkansas historical association. He has announced that he will retire after his term ends in 2022. Here is what you need to know about county history books and where to find them, as well as what information you may find in them.
In the 1880s and 1890s, goodspeed publishing company of chicago produced dozens of county history compilations covering many of the southern and midwestern states. To receive a card, bring your drivers license and proof of current mailing address, such as a recent piece of mail that you have received. A journal of travels into the arkansas territory during the year 1819. History of yell county, arkansas arkansas historical series banks, wayne on. Full text of history of scott county, arkansas see other formats history of scott county arkansas br ffimy grady mcclttchka class jf4iz book sx. Washington county courthouse 280 n college ave, fayetteville, ar 72701.
In this book, you will see how life evolved from the early days of the county to the present, meeting the people, families and communities that have played a major role in the development of lawrence county. The courthouse at dardanelle is located on one of the earliest military roads in arkansas, one named in honor of. Clay county genealogical society % piggott library 361 w main piggott ar 72454. This first edition hardcover book on russell county, alabama by the russell county historical commission is in acceptable condition. What are county history books and how can they help with your.
Howard county was established on april 7, 1873 and was formed from pike county, hempstead county, polk county and sevier county. The names listed below are the primary subject of the biography. Clay county, tucked under the toe of missouri in the extreme northeast corner of the state, was created 24 march 1873 and was originally named clayton county after john middleton clayton, a u. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing. Where can find yell county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The historical portion of the book is taken from the time of the founding of the county up to the time of the writing of the original book in the mid1880s. He is also the longestserving sheriff in the countys history. Early days in drew and lincoln counties, ar, are recalled in this brand new 82page spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1890 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas, and a product of the wpa, arkansas.
Family history book lawrence county historical society. Discover the past of yell county on historical maps. Yell county history yell county was created december 5, 1840, from parts of pope and scott counties and was named for archibald yell, second governor of the state of arkansas. Clay county, arkansas biographical and historical memoirs. Website design by granicus connecting people and government. The county has dual seats, danville and dardanelle. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Yell county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. It was named for archibald yell, a governor and the first member of the united states house of representatives from arkansas, who died in combat in the mexican war. Here is some information on property title records in yell county arkansas.
Biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas. Arkansas river valley regional library, dardanelle, arkansas. Covering the counties of monroe, lee, woodruff, white, crittenden, independence, lonoke, st. Yell county assessors office sherry hicks danville office 479 4954857 dardanelle office 4792292693 fax 479 4954859 assessors website. Census office and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Yell county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. First and only collective history of monette high school with 198 photographs including old school building, faculty and classmates, as well as 48 mhs senior composites. It was named for archibald yell, a governor and the first member of the united states. Livingstons law register, 1851 yell county lawyers source. For further information, contact una pollard or write to.
The complete 1891 biographical and historical memoirs of yell county, arkansas by the southern publishing company this detailed 84 pages in all book has an incredible amount of historical and genealogical information about yell county, arkansas. Discover librarianselected research resources on arkansas history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Lawrence county residents, natives, and their ancestors are a vital piece in the puzzle of arkansas history. What are county history books and how can they help with your genealogy. Washington county, arkansas genealogy, books, cds, maps. Race relations in western lawrence county, arkansas. Our yocham family a genealogy and history of the family of jacob. The forefront purpose of the izard county historical and genealogical society is to preserve and promote research of arkansas history, its ancestors, and allied families. History the craighead county jonesboro public library was established in 1917 and incorporated in 1941. Johnson county, arkansas exconfederate pension applications. From lawrence county thirtyone other counties were formed. If you have any books about marion county you would like listed here please. The encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture electronic edition, continuously updated multimedia at the encylopedia of arkansas history and culture, by butler center for arkansas studies illustrated html at.
Benton county, arkansas history arkansas genealogy. By the legislative act of missouri territory, january 15, 1815, lawrence county was formed from new madrid co. Our system has over 300,000 books available as well as a wide selection of movies, music, and audiobooks. Yell county, arkansas genealogy and history genealogy trails. Biographical and historical memoirs of northeast arkansas. The society brings this volume to your booksehlf with pleasure and pride.
Yell county was created december 5, 1840 from pope and scott counties. History of rhea community, washington county, arkansas. Garland county arkansas library closes its genealogy and. Sep 01, 2014 garland county arkansas library closes its genealogy and history room dick eastman september 1, 2014 current affairs 6 comments the garland county library in hot springs, arkansas has closed its hiram whittington arkansas local history and genealogy room, citing competition from the internet. Were offering them in electronic form with searchable text. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. You may go to the yell county health department to obtain a birth or death certificates which can be issued. Benton county, arkansas history 5 comments benton county by dennis partridge the following section of this website is based upon history of benton, washington, carroll, madison, crawford, franklin, and sebastian counties, arkansas published in chicago, illinois in 1889, and several other manuscripts interspersed throughout. Washington county, arkansas history and biographical sketches. This detailed 84 pages in all book has an incredible amount of historical and genealogical information about yell county, arkansas.
Yell county, arkansas family history and genealogy books, cds, maps products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v. Other county boundry changes occured when line with sevier changed 15 march 1895. Yell county, arkansas genealogy trails history group. The original building where the library now stands was built in 1964. Secretary of state under president zachary taylor in 18491850.
Index to the arkansas general land office 18201907, volume 3. Yell county historical and genealogical association. County history books are usually useful genealogical resources. In this video we will discuss performing a title search in yell county arkansas. History of rhea community, washington county, arkansas johnston, dorothy m on.
Fayetteville public library is not a member of the washington county library system. Clark county records series index to circuit court records. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. History of yell county, arkansas arkansas historical. Property title records in yell county arkansas afx youtube. Johnson county was created from a portion of pope county, by the act of november 16, 1833, and was named johnson honoring the first territorial judge of arkansas, judge benjamin johnson. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. A history of briggsville township in yell county, arkansas tommy h sullivan on. Clark county arkansas, 1819 to 1878 compiled by the clark county historical association edited by wendy richter, w. Yell county was created december 5, 1840, from parts of pope and scott counties and was named for archibald yell, second governor of the state of arkansas. Goodspeed volumes usually follow a standard format. List of books and articles about arkansas history online. Goodspeed histories in pdf files arkansas research. Yell county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with belleville.
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