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\r\nFrom this page you can search\r\n<\/span>\r\ncemeteries containing\r\n<\/span>\r\nmemorials. Of the memorials,\r\n<\/span> contain tombstone photos,\r\n<\/span> contain photos of individuals,\r\n<\/span> contain obituary transcriptions,\r\n<\/span> contain obituary images, and\r\n<\/span> contain GPS Coordinates.\r\n

Come back often as these numbers increase almost daily.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"page_Text","txt_id":24,"txt_text":"

Dedicated Grayson County volunteers spend many endless hours obtaining burial information by walking these hallowed grounds in search of your ancestors. The contributor(s) is credited on each cemetery index page or memorial page. \r\n<\/p>

\r\nContributed work includes a tombstone photograph, an obituary, additional photographs, biographical information, death certificate extractions.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nNames and dates are recorded as they appear on tombstones or indicated in documentation. The data will remain 'as is' with corrections or additions indicated as amendments. Our volunteers and contributors are conscious of the need for accuracy and strive to provide such for Grayson County, Texas researchers.\r\n<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":25,"txt_text":"To view information about a specific cemetery 'click'<\/strong> on the cemetery row. To view all Memorial records for a specific cemetery 'shift-click'<\/strong> on the cemetery row. The \"Int icon indicates that selecting this cemetery will automatically redirect to the Memorials of the linked cemetery."},{"txt_script":"Churches","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":34,"txt_text":"Churches"},{"txt_script":"Churches","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":35,"txt_text":"images\/chu_images\/_generic_church.png"},{"txt_script":"Churches","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":36,"txt_text":"The location of most of the churches listed below is known, some not. If you have any information, especially photos, that you would be willing to share please |2|. Your willingness to help will make the information provided more meaningful to those researching their families."},{"txt_script":"Churches","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":37,"txt_text":"Use the Alpha<\/strong> letters below to view Churches beginning with the selected letter. Use the Search<\/strong> box to narrow the records in the active table. Select a column<\/strong> heading with the <\/span> symbols to sort a particular column. Select a row<\/strong> to view information of a specific Church."},{"txt_script":"Copyright","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":38,"txt_text":"Copyright © Notice"},{"txt_script":"Copyright","txt_script_id":"page_Text","txt_id":39,"txt_text":"

© 1990 - <\/span>, <\/span> In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations.<\/p>\r\n

Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent.<\/p>\r\n

Links to external web sites are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or approval of any of the products, services or opinions contained in any external web site.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"History","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":60,"txt_text":"History"},{"txt_script":"History","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":61,"txt_text":"images\/his_images\/_history_master.jpg"},{"txt_script":"Index","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":155,"txt_text":"Welcome to the Hancock Co.
Historical and Genealogical Society"},{"txt_script":"Index","txt_script_id":"page_Text-1","txt_id":70,"txt_text":"

Original Old Jail<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\"Old\r\n
Old Jail Building<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\nThe Hancock County Tennessee Historical and Genealogical Society's mission is the collection, preservation, and publication of our county's history and genealogy. The Society publishes a news-letter twice a year, Our Mountain Heritage that is mailed out to our members. Primary emphasis is on the publication of local records that are not available elsewhere. Bible records, old letters and post cards, old news-paper articles, oral history and local church records are published when available.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe Hancock County Tennessee Historical and Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization, located in the Old County Jail on Jail Street in Sneedville Tennessee.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Index","txt_script_id":"page_Text-2","txt_id":71,"txt_text":"

New Old Jail<\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\"New\r\n
New Jail Building<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\"The 'new' Old Jail. You can't appreciate the new look until you stop by! This is an 1860 historic building and on the National Register of Historic places. It serves as an office for the Historical Society, the Welcome Center, and Melungeon Museum. The Society is very appreciative of the grant award we received from the TN Historical Commission for this project.\"<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Map-all","txt_script_id":"page_Text","txt_id":81,"txt_text":"Use the Maps Layer Icon to view other entities. Click on marker to see name and location."},{"txt_script":"Maps","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":82,"txt_text":"Maps"},{"txt_script":"Maps","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":83,"txt_text":"Select a button below to view various maps relating to Grayson Co."},{"txt_script":"Markers","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":84,"txt_text":"Historical Markers"},{"txt_script":"Markers","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":85,"txt_text":"images\/mkr_images\/_marker_sign.jpg"},{"txt_script":"Markers","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":86,"txt_text":"As one of the most visible programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), historical markers commemorate diverse topics in Texas history, including: the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations, and military sites; events that changed the course of local and state history; and individuals who have made lasting contributions to our state, community organizations, and businesses.
Source: <\/b>Texas Historical Commission<\/a> website."},{"txt_script":"Markers","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":87,"txt_text":"Select a row to view information on a specific Marker. Names listed are as found on the actual Texas Historical Commission portal site. As such some names will not appear as you might think. For example the name might actually start with Home of…-<\/q> or Site of…-<\/q>. To assist in your search, try entering some keyword likely to occur in the title of the marker you seek. To begin a new search, first click on the ALL button (in front of the alphabet) to ensure you are searching the entire list."},{"txt_script":"Memorials","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":88,"txt_text":"The search results include your searched surname as both married and maiden names, so you may need to click on the Alpha letter, if present, below to further sort by the death surname only. Then use the search box below, if present, to further narrow by any other criteria such as a first, middle or maiden name or even by a known date."},{"txt_script":"Memorials","txt_script_id":"page_Legend","txt_id":89,"txt_text":"

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\r\nNote: <\/strong>Maiden names are indicated in italic<\/em>, nicknames are enclosed in a single 'quote'.<\/span>\r\n<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Memorials","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":90,"txt_text":"If present, use the Alpha<\/strong> letters below to view memorials for a surname beginning with the selected letter. Then use the Search<\/strong> box, if present, to narrow the search results by any other criteria such as a first or middle name or even by a known date. To view additional information on a specific record 'click'<\/strong> on the row containing the desired name."},{"txt_script":"Neighbors","txt_script_id":"foto_Caption","txt_id":91,"txt_text":"Select a county area above to link to the county website."},{"txt_script":"Neighbors","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":92,"txt_text":"Neighbors"},{"txt_script":"Neighbors","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":93,"txt_text":"

One of the first reasons to visit neighboring counties is to determine when those counties were formed in terms of the availability of county records. It is especially important to determine if your<\/span> county was formed from one of the neighboring counties because your ancestors records may be back in the \"mother\" county. If other neighboring counties were broken off from yours and your ancestors suddenly disappear from records, you might just look \"next door\".<\/p>\r\n

For this reason, we have attempted to provide a brief description of the formation of each of our surrounding counties along with the links to those counties. Please, utilize the links provided to dig deeper into the formation of our neighboring counties and the availability of their records.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Research","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":102,"txt_text":"Research Areas"},{"txt_script":"Research","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":103,"txt_text":"images\/mis_images\/_research_master_lg.jpg"},{"txt_script":"Research","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":104,"txt_text":"The research area identified in the list below are provided to help you in finding the information you desire. Selecting an area will display the various research areas identified with the group. If you have family information you would like to provide please use the CC link in the footer to send me an email. I'll be very happy to include it with other information provided on the site."},{"txt_script":"Research","txt_script_id":"page_Links","txt_id":105,"txt_text":"