I’m pleased to announce the publication of my latest article: “A Forfeited Recognizance Bond and 118 Signatures: An 1805 Legislative Petition Fills Gaps in Anderson County Records.” This article is in the Summer 2026 issue of The Tennessee Genealogical Society Ansearchin’ News. A Juicy Story Often an interesting tale is …
What secrets can handwriting reveal about a 215-year-old murder case? Back in March I was able to view a Tennessee legislative petition while in Nashville. Petitions are fascinating, especially ones signed by numerous citizens. Because there isn’t an 1800 or 1810 U.S. census for Wilson County, Tennessee these documents are …
