Barbara tallent ward, wife of former voice of the vols john ward and a lady with an endearing personality, died suddenly on thursday at the university of. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources washington county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. The dyercrockett county line is the dashed line just northwest of friendship. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The polk county historical and genealogical society currently maintains a nancy ward room in their. James phelan is an australian writer, born in melbourne, australia in 1979.
Our tennessee history books will take you on a trip of the history of its places and events, from nashville to memphis, from blues to wsm radio station. As an elderly lady she ran a hotel, or inn, in polk county. In upper east tennessee just after the turn of the 20th century james abraham walker, a parttime tombstone sculptor, was moved by the legend to produce a statue of gray granite. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for nancy ward in tennessee tn. View all restaurants near nancy ward gravesite on tripadvisor. Ward kept bean, the wife of tennessees first permanent settler, at her home for a time before allowing her to return to watauga. Most people are familiar with the heroics of pocahontas, an indian girl who saved. While the original thought was to provide this website as a resource for finding genealogy and historical data concerning tennessee on the web, we have begun. He studied architecture at rmit, received his ma at the university of melbourne in creative writing, and earned his phd in young adult literature at swinburne university of technology. Nancy ward in tennessee tn 65 records found whitepages.
What did she do to earn such a prominent place in tennessee history. Nanyehi later known as nancy ward was a cherokee indian woman who advocated trying to live peacefully with white settlers who were moving into cherokee territory, but argued against giving up cherokee homeland. Military and genealogical records of the famous indian woman of tennessee, 3rd edition, written by annie walker burns in 1957 and edited and annotated by henry matthew ward in 2009, is a facinating glimpse into this historical period for the cherokee people. A smallpox epidemic had killed many of their number, at least in tennessee and the white colonists were moving closer to cherokee land. During the american revolution, nanyehi, or nancy ward, a cherokee beloved woman. Nancy ward, for whom nancy ward chapter nsdar is named, is one of the most interesting heroines of the american revolution. Just a few facts leading figure of the southeastern cherokee, nanyehi, or nancy ward, was born into a powerful family in the wolf clan, who lived in the hills of what today is eastern tennessee. The graves overlook the lush banks of the ocoee river.
Located on hwy 411, south of benton, is the gravesite of nancy ward, beloved woman of the overhill cherokees, and her son five killer. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Such was the case when john ward, the legendary voice of the vols, made public his decision to unplug his microphone following the 19981999 season. Tennessee genealogy is being developed as a genealogical and historical resource for your personal use.
Military and genealogical records of the famous indian woman of tennessee, 3rd. History nancy ward chapter tennessee society daughters. Tracy city genealogy in grundy county, tn usa 1,012,695 tennessee 35,912 grundy county 205 tracy city 35. Early settlers of washington county, tennessee pre 1768. The wild rose of cherokee, or nancy ward, the pocahontas of the west. A story of the early exploration, occupancy and settlement of the state of tennessee. Over ensuing years and decades, she was the subject of numerous tales and legends in her native region. Preface 1473574 rutherford county was created by an act of the general assembly at knoxville october 25, 1803. She is just past krogers and publix on highway 100.
Tennessee historical society, nashville, tennesseee, 1998. Nanyehi nancy ward, the last beloved woman of the cherokee, died in 1822. The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position. Nancy ward 17381824 was the last beloved woman of the cherokees. Washington county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. The last beloved woman of the cherokees, tennessee historical quarterly 21 1962. This page is intended to be a place for descendants of nancy ward nanye hi it is my hope that we can. Nancy ward opened an inn in southeastern tennessee on womankiller ford of what was. Early tennessee marriages 6 books tennessee divorces 17971858. She is reportedly mentioned in teddy roosevelts book on the west, the. Tennessees pocahontas was indian woman named nancy ward. She earned the beloved woman title after the creeks tribe killed her husband, a warrior, during a skirmish. Tennesseans, especially, should be grateful for her services. Permission for use of artwork nancy ward cherokee nation granted by ben hampton studios.
This entitled her to sit on council meetings with the chiefs and to commute the sentence of any prisoner. Ward started broadcasting university of tennessee basketball games in 1964 and ut football games in 1968. Since her death, she has been mentioned in many stories. History of nancy ward, beloved woman of the cherokee. Had it not been for her, the course of history in this state would have run very differently. Ward led a remarkable life during a turbulent period in cherokee history. Nancy ward in nashville, tn 11 records found whitepages. Tribute page to the best football and basketball announcer in the world. One who goes about, known in english as nancy ward c.
Recently, i examined the book, tennessee history stories t. Nancy ward people people history tn history for kids. Nancy ward gravesite tennessee river valley geotourism. In collins history of kentucky we find frequent notices of these descendants who all or nearly all of them settled in kentucky. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. After leaving the army, he remained in america as a trader amongthe colonies and cherokee clans.
The wild rose of cherokee, or nancy ward, the pocahontas. Barbara ward, wife of former voice of the vols john ward. Records of the famous indian woman of tennessee nancy ward nanyehi. Last beloved woman of the cherokees, nancy ward was born in 1738 at chota and given the name nanyehi, which signified one who goes about, a name taken from nunnehi, the legendary name of the spirit people of cherokee mythology.
The story of nancy ward charlotte jane ellington on. The story of nancy ward, cherokee chieftainess who was the most honored woman of. Polk county, tennessee where benton is located, is trying to raise money to create a nancy ward museum. We have used nancy ward in bellevue for many years now. Nancy elizabeth lieberman born july 1, 1958, nicknamed lady magic, is a former professional basketball player and coach in the womens national basketball. Appears in 167 books from 18342004 page 325 each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of twothirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause. Local history books on tennessee arcadia publishing.
Aug 8, 1996 bryant ward had served in the british army during the colonial wars in america. Nancy ward chapter tennessee society daughters of the. Descendants of nancy ward nanyehi, yakima, washington. Nancy wards grave is on highway 411 just south of benton, tennessee. Our genealogy helper will help you find information and records related to ward overton county, state of tennessee and the surrounding counties. William robertson garrett, albert virgil goodpasture.
Subsequently, ward bought cattle and introduced dairying to the cherokees. Another in a series of books being compiled on scott countys court records. He is the author of hidden history of civil war tennessee the history press, 20. Less than a decade later the indian removal act was passed, and by 1838 a forced removal to indian territory in present day oklahoma was taking place. The history of a great american poster shop by jim sherraden, et al hardcover historic sullivan.
Tennesseans in the civil war 2 volumes twentyfour hundred tennessee pensioners. The polk county historical and genealogical society currently maintains a nancy ward room in their genealogy library until such a time as the museum is created. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Ward opened an inn on the ocoee river in southeastern tennessee near presentday benton and died there in 1822. They lived in the friendship, tennessee, area, underlined southeast of dyersburg. Ward made good use of the white womans enforced stay and learned the art of making butter and cheese.
Books on tennessee genealogy history of tennessee families and localities from broughs books. For specific directions, click the directions link in the location bubble of the map above and enter your starting location on the left. When we do, well find a fact here or a snippet there. Nancy ward was born as a member of the cherokee tribe sometime around 1738, and at that time her name was nanyehi. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. She was nancy mulligan, and i was william sheeran she took my name and then we were one down by the wexford border from her snow white streak in. The book documents many of the legends of nancy ward and also corrects some. Remembered, full of illustrations and photos, makes a lovely coffee table book and keepsake for people interested in tennessee history, people and places. This abstraction lists the title of the circuit court case, the witnesses, identifies if the witnesses were from out of scott county, and, when provided, if the witnesses were for the plaintiff or defendant. A history of sullivan county, tennessee with brief biographies of the makers of history by oliver taylor oliver taylors book just as he wrote it remains the single most important work on the history of sullivan county, tennessee. While our initial data about ward came from various goverment sources, we have found mention of ward in old books and maps. Later, as european settlers took over parts of tennessee, she began to blend into the white world, and she became known as nancy ward. Nancy died in 1822 and is buried near benton, tennessee.
A statue of nancy ward, created by a purported descendant, stood in a. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Nancy ward, beloved woman of the cherokees geni profile. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for nancy ward in nashville, tn. Tennessee genealogy books on history of the families of tennessee. The year 1738 was a hard one for the cherokee of the carolinas, northern georgia, and east tennessee. As a young woman she took part in battles against other native american tribes, and largely because of this she became a leader within the cherokee nation. Sometimes, however, such an announcement marks the end of an era. Social welfare history project ward, nancy or nanyehi 17381822. The dar insignia is the property of, and is ed by, the national society of the daughters of the american revolution.