William Preston McNabb (born 1845) was killed in late part of 1864. Brothers were in Co. E, 9th Cav. Regt., USA, under command of Col. James Patton Brownlow.
This print shows the tomb of Andrew and Rachel Jackson in the gardens of The Hermitage, Jackson's home near Nashville, Tennessee. It is surrounded by trees and a fence.
The title pages of a series of sketches dealing with Andrew Jackson. Drawing is entitled "Following Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845," and shows the image of the famous equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson. The artist's name and date are also given.
Steel engraving of President Andrew Johnson by John C. McRae, engraver, with Johnson's autograph and the quote, "The Duties are Mine. I will Perform Them Trusting in God." Depictions of various scenes from Johnson's life surround his portrait. ...
Shadowbox containing an assortment of bullets and buttons. Included are pistol bullets, rifle balls, buckshot, and buttons from military uniforms. Of particular interest is an 1845 Henry Clay campaign button.
Red keepsake album embossed with gold. Soldiers signed her book when they passed through, and some even wrote poems. The item belonged to the William K. Barley family, descendant of Jonathan Bachman and William McClellan families. The book belonged...
Soldiers; Veterans; Patriotic societies; Older people
Mrs. R. W. Brown presenting a "Cross of Honor" medal to Elbert L. Bailey. The photograph also shows a Confederate monument and a woman holding an American flag.
Model 1860 U.S. staff and field officer's sword manufactured by Springfield Armory and Southern Cross belonging to William Fairchild Dennis Jr. (October 17, 1845 - June 9, 1927). Dennis served with the Raymond Minute Men of Hinds County,...
Marian McAlister Sawrie (October 20,1845 - February 6, 1891), married Wililam S. Sawrie on February 13, 1868, and died in St. Petersburg, Florida. Photograph was taken when she was 16.
Initial issue of the "State Organ" for the Tennessee Agricultural Society finds the editors setting out their goals for this serial that is to be supported by state and county agricultural societies.
Reprint of a Federal Statute (Chapter XLVII) from the published Acts of Congress, entitled An Act for the admission of the State of Tennessee into the Union. Approved June 1, 1796.
Drawing of the agricultural school known as Franklin College illustrates the buildings present and the lay-out of the campus. From the book, "Franklin College and Its Influences," by James E. Scobey.
Ambrotype of John H. Roney, who was a drummer boy from Cherry Mount, Robertson County, Tennessee. He is pictured with his drum and stick in hand. Roney was born in 1845, and later joined Company K, 30th Tennessee Infantry.
