Finding Aid for the Fox Family Papers, 1787-1925
MS-1714University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, November 7, 2006.
Summary Information
Fox Family Papers
Date/Date Range : 1787-1925
4.5 linear feet
Abstract: This collection includes the papers of a multitude of Fox family members, including Andrew Fox, Sr. and his sons Andrew, Ezekiel, Henry, and Isaac. Also included are the papers of an additional son, James A. Fox, his son, James A. Fox, Jr., and his grandson, James S. Fox. The majority of these papers are comprised of correspondence, receipts, property deeds, and grants. Also included is a collection of family photographs.
MS-1714
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
The University of Tennessee Special Collections Library purchased this collection in February of 1989.
Collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
[Identification of Item], Fox Family Papers, MS-1714. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of three boxes.
Biography / History
The Fox family papers are a collection of papers from an early East Tennessee family. The family patriarch, Andrew Fox, came to America from England. He and his wife, Sarah, first settled in Virginia but moved to Tennessee when Andrew received a 300 acre land grant just south of Chuckey in Greene County in 1791. Andrew and Sarah had twelve children. Andrew Fox died in 1820.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection includes the papers of a multitude of Fox family members, including Andrew Fox, Sr. and his sons Andrew, Ezekiel, Henry, and Isaac. Also included are the papers of an additional son, James A. Fox, his son, James A. Fox, Jr., and his grandson, James S. Fox. The majority of these papers are comprised of correspondence, receipts, property deeds, and grants. Also included is a collection of family photographs.
Subject Terms
- Tennessee, East -- Genealogy.
- Greene County (Tenn.) -- History.
- Fox family.
Contents List
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1
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Folder
1
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Amanda Fox Papers, 1881-1891
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1
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Folder
2
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Andrew Fox, Sr. Papers, 1787-1819
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1
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Folder
3
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Andrew Fox, Jr. Papers, 1838-1839
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1
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Folder
4
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Bruce Fox Papers, 1881
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1
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Folder
5
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Elbert Fox Papers, 1846
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1
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Folder
6
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Ezekiel Fox Papers, 1838-1842
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1
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Folder
7
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Francis W. Fox Papers, 1884-1895
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1
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Folder
8
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Henry Fox Papers, 1820
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| Box
1
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Folder
9
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Hock Fox Papers, 1885
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1
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Folder
10
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Isaac Fox Papers, 1830-1847
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1
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Folder
11
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Jennie Fox (Bewers) Papers: Correspondence, 1902-1908
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1
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Folder
12
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Jennie Fox (Bewers) Papers: Correspondence, 1911-1914
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1
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Folder
13
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Jennie Fox (Bewers) Papers: Correspondence, 1916
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1
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Folder
14
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Jennie Fox (Bewers) Papers: Correspondence, 1917-1918
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1
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Folder
15
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Jennie Fox (Bewers) Papers: Correspondence, undated
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| Box
1
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Folder
16
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Jennie Fox (Bewers) Papers: Funeral Floral Cards
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1
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Folder
17
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Jennie Fox (Bewers) Papers: Postcards
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| Box
1
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Folder
18
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Jennie Fox (Bewers) Papers: Receipts, 1903-1904
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1
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Folder
19
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Jessie Fox Papers, 1902-1922
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| Box
1
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Folder
20
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Madge Fox Papers, 1903-1916
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1
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Folder
21
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Madge and Jessie Fox Papers, 1899-1904
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1
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Folder
22
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Mary Ruth Fox Papers, 1888
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1
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Folder
23
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Mary Ruth and Sarah J. Fox Papers, 1885-1896
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1
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Folder
24
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Samuel P. Fox Papers, 1855-1871
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1
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Folder
25
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Sarah J. Fox Papers, 1879-1905
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1
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Folder
26
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers, 1898-1899
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1
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Folder
27
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers, 1900-1902
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| Box
1
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Folder
28
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers, 1903-1906
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1
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Folder
29
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers, 1907-1909
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1
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Folder
30
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers, 1910-1928
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1
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Folder
31
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers, undated
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| Box
1
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Folder
32
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers: Assessment Receipts (Farmer's Mutual Insurance)
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| Box
1
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Folder
33
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers: Book of Receipts, 1904-1906
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1
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Folder
34
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Temperance ( "Tempie" ) Fox Papers: Postcards
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| Box
2
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Folder
1
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James A. Fox, Sr. Papers: Correspondence, 1839-1862
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| Box
2
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Folder
2
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James A. Fox, Sr. Papers: Promissory Notes and Receipts, 1820-1849
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| Box
2
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Folder
3
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James A. Fox, Sr. Papers: Promissory Notes and Receipts, 1850-1859
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2
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Folder
4
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James A. Fox, Sr. Papers: Promissory Notes and Receipts, 1860-1870
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2
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Folder
5
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James A. Fox, Sr. Papers: Property Deeds and Legal Documents, 1819-1873
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2
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Folder
6
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James A. Fox, Sr. Papers: Tax Receipts, 1819-1861
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2
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Folder
7
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James A. Fox, Jr. Papers: Account Books, 1880-1901
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| Box
2
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Folder
8
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James A. Fox, Jr. Papers: By-Laws of Farmer's Mutual Fire Ins. Co.
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2
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Folder
9
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James A. Fox, Jr. Papers: Correspondence, 1877-1901
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| Box
2
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Folder
10
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James A. Fox, Jr. Papers: Envelopes, 1890-1897
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| Box
2
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Folder
11
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James A. Fox, Jr. Papers: Promissory Notes and Receipts, 1875-1879
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2
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Folder
12
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James A. Fox, Jr. Papers: Promissory Notes and Receipts, 1880-1889
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2
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Folder
13
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James A. Fox, Jr. Papers: Promissory Notes and Receipts, 1890-1899
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2
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Folder
14
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James A. Fox, Jr. Papers: Property Deeds and Legal Documents, 1884
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| Box
2
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Folder
15
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James S. Fox Papers: Bank Account Book
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2
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Folder
16
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James S. Fox Papers: Employee Record Book, 1925
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| Box
2
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Folder
17
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James S. Fox Papers: Grade Reports (Greeneville and Tusculum College), 1905-1910
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2
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Folder
18
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James S. Fox Papers: Promissory Notes and Receipts, 1899-1910
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| Box
2
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Folder
19
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Promissory Notes and Receipts, undated
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| Box
2
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Folder
20
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Miscellaneous
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| Box
3
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Folder
1
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Birdwell Papers
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| Box
3
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Folder
2
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Broyles Papers
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| Box
3
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Folder
3
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Earnest Papers
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| Box
3
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Folder
4
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Leming Papers
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| Box
3
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Folder
5
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Hand Fans
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| Box
3
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Folder
6
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Leather Wallet
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| Box
3
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Folder
7
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Needle Case
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| Box
3
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Folder
8
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Genealogy Information and Notes
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| Box
3
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Folder
9
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Ledger, 1899-1906
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| Box
3
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Folder
10
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Ledger, 1883-1910
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3
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Folder
11
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Photo: "Aunt" Rachel Kennedy
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3
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Folder
12
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Photo: Fox Family at Home in Chuckey, Tn.
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3
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Folder
13
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Photo: Jack and Cara Bowman
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3
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Folder
14
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Photo (with cover): Miss Jennie Hawkins
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3
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Folder
15
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Photo (with cover): Nell and Karl(?)
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3
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Folder
16
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Photo: Tennessee Wesleyan Academy, 1916
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3
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Folder
17
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Photo (with cover): Tommy Jennings (Infant), 1919
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| Box
3
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Folder
18
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Unidentified Fox Family Photos (small)
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3
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Folder
19
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Unidentified Fox Family Photos (large)
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| Box
3
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Folder
20
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Miscellaneous: Blueprint
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| Box
3
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Folder
21
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Miscellaneous: Business
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| Box
3
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Folder
22
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Miscellaneous: Correspondence
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| Box
3
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Folder
23
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Miscellaneous: Land Deeds and Legal Documents
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| Box
3
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Folder
24
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Miscellaneous: Envelopes
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| Box
3
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Folder
25
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Miscellaneous: Notebook/Calendar
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| Box
3
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Folder
26
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Miscellaneous: Receipts
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| Box
3
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Folder
27
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Miscellaneous: General
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