First Families of Tennessee is a tribute to these men and women who established the state.

By: Goodspeed's Publishing Cmpany, Pub. 1887, reprinted 20178, 176 pages, New Index, ISBN #0-89308-098-5. This volume contains 175 biographical sketches of individuals along with genealogical data on some 500 other families/individuals from the above mentioned counties. The index mentions approx. 3,500 persons.

"The authors introduce readers to famous personalities such as Andrew Jackson and Austin Peay, but they also tell stories of ordinary people and their lives to show how they are an integral part of the state's history. Sidebars throughout the book highlight events and people of particular interest, and reading lists at the end of chapters provide readers with avenues for further exploration."--BOOK JACKET.