THOMAS WHITE COLLECTION OF MONROE COUNTY

In an old trunk in the attic of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Black, Vonore, Monroe Co., Tennessee, there has recently come to light a veritable treasury of letters and papers, dating from 1776. Mrs. Black is a descendant of Thomas White, who came to Monroe Co. in the 1820's, and his wife Jane Young White.

Some of these papers belonged to Josiah I. Wright, an attorney of Monroe County, and a son-in-law of Thomas White. Letters to and from his clients and the Pension Office are sources of information about many Monroe County citizens.

The most important paper found, historically, is the list of soldiers who were sent from Washington County, Tenn. to "Charles Town". From Tennessee History, we know that this was in 1776.

These records were transcribed by Carolyn Whitaker with permission of the Owners of this collection, they may not be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Collection's Owner.

Index of Names found in the Collection

First Section of Collection

Second Section of Collection

Third Section of Collection

Fourth Section of Collection

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