Divided by war, united in memory—Alexandria’s Civil War story lives on through Confederate and Union leaders buried side by side, freed communities rising in Cedar Hill, and a young W.E.B. Du Bois teaching nearby.
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The Beginnings of Alexandria, Tennessee
Alexandria, founded in 1806 by Daniel Alexander in Tennessee, became part of DeKalb County in 1837. Early records indicate a thriving community, eventually growing to 380 residents by 1854. Despite challenges like floods and a devastating fire in 1906, Alexandria’s historical legacy continues through its architecture and notable residents.
Genealogical Advantages of Union Civil War Pension Files
The journey of genealogy research often led to undervalued records like land deed index books, homestead files, and Supreme Court Cases files. The Union Civil War Pension file stood out due to its wealth of information. Challenges in obtaining these files were overcome with private companies. Civil War pension files provided clarity on family identities and helped to validate genealogical standards. Confederate soldier records pose more challenges due to survival rates. Research efforts are also focused on obtaining Civil War tombstones.
First Families Program is live!
We are excited to announce that the first families program is entirely up and running, with the first certificates received by the applicants last week. We are happy to welcome descendants of Aaron Braswell, James Crook, Harvey Green Moser, Brice/Bryce Parsley, William Snow, and John C Warford as our first recognized first family members. WithContinue reading “First Families Program is live!”
Welcome!
A few weeks back, someone approached the Facebook group asking if there was a First Families program, and there was neither one nor a genealogy association in Dekalb. I realized we need a first families program, as there are so many incredible stories, so sure, let’s create one.
DeKalb County, Tennessee Genealogy Association 