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Finding Aid for the McKenry Family Papers, 1830s-1944


MS-2758

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Laurel Rozema, March 31, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Laurel Rozema, March 31, 2006
Encoded by: Laurel Rozema, March 31, 2006

Summary Information
Title: McKenry Family Papers

Date/Date Range :   1830s-1944

Extent: 2.5 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of the McKenry Family of Blount County, TN, from the 1830s through the 1940s. Many documents pertain to the estates of Harry Boling, of George Moore, and of others, from their executors Thomas McKenry, Samuel McKenry, or Andrew Peery.

Call number: MS-2758

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
This collection was purchased in February 2006.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], McKenry Family Papers, MS-2758. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two boxes (one containing oversized material).


Biography / History

Thomas Ross McKenry married Francis "Fanny" McMurray on July 17, 1817. He died on Feb. 19, 1845, and she passed away 10 years later. Thomas worked with Andrew Peery as executors for several estates. They are both buried in Eusebia Cemetery of Blount Co., TN.

Samuel McMurray McKenry, born around 1818, married Catherine Peery (1830-1861) on Sept. 5, 1851. Samuel married Dorcas Vineyard on April 24, 1862. Samuel worked with Andrew Peery as executors for several estates. Samuel died Oct. 14, 1880 at age 62. Samuel and his wives are buried in Eusebia Cemetery of Blount Co., TN.

Blount County is one of the oldest counties in Tennessee. Established in 1795 before statehood, it was named in honor of Territorial Governor William Blount. The county seat of Maryville, named after Governor Blount's wife, Mary Grainger Blount, was established and laid out in the 1795 act creating Blount County.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection contains the papers of the McKenry Family of Blount County, Tenn., from the 1830s through the 1940s. Thomas McKenry and Samuel McKenry worked with Andrew Peery as executors of wills. The majority of Thomas McKenry's papers are for the estates of Harrison Boling, of George Moore (also spelled Moor and More), and of Walter Cruse (also spelled Cruze). Samuel McKenry's papers include executor materials as well as receipts, a letter, etc. The financial and miscellaneous papers are for other family members or unknown relations.

Subject Terms

  • McKenry, Thomas Ross, d. 1845.
  • McKenry, Samuel McMurray, d. 1880.
  • McKenry Family.
  • Executors and administrators -- Tennessee.
Contents List
   

McKenry Family Papers, 1830s-1920s
Box   1     Folder   1    
Thomas McKenry & Andrew Peery Executor Papers, 1830s-1840s
Box   1     Folder   2    
Samuel McKenry Papers, 1840s-1870s
Box   1     Folder   3    
Financial Papers, 1919-1926, 1944
Box   1     Folder   4    
Miscellaneous, circa 1830s-1926
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 1: Article of agreement for H.J. Henry to teach writing school at the Bethlehem Church, 1965
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 2: List of names, circa 1830s or 1840s
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 3: Burial permit for Harriet Dunlap, 1917
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 4: Burial permit for Hugh Spencer Henry, 1918
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 5: Petition for retaining the Bethlehem School, 1919
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 6: Telegram to Gus Davis from John McCulloch about the death of "Mother" [Angie McCulloch], 1925
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 7: Telegram to Mrs. H.E. McKenry from Paul McKenry about the death of "Grandma" [Angie McCulloch], 1925
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 8: Contract for Angie McCulloch's tombstone, 1925
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 9: Envelope to W.M. Latham, presumably, from Miss R.M. Davis, 1926
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 10: Piece of writing, 1842
Box   1     Folder   4    
Item 11: Piece of writing, including piece on Simple vs. Compound Interest and "Upstart Pride," circa 1830s or 1840s
   

Oversized Material, 1830s-1920s
Box   2     Folder   1    
Thomas McKenry & Andrew Peery Executor Papers, 1830s-1840s
Box   2     Folder   2    
Samuel McKenry Papers, 1840s-1870s
Box   2     Folder   3    
Miscellaneous, circa 1830s-1926