Blount County TN Genealogical & Historical Society

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Bringing together persons interested in genealogical studies and in the collection and preservation

09/30/2026

October 2026 is "Archives Month" and the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society display case outside our office at the Blount County Public Library has been update by our county's archivists, Joni Seratt and Sandra Bogle. These ladies who do a wonderful job helping to preserve and store our county's records have provided a sampling of historic photographs and documents for your viewing pleasure. Please come by and check it out.

09/08/2026

HELP NEEDED - In the Fall 2026 Issue of The Blount Journal an article is being written to recognize the 13 known soldiers from Blount County who lost their lives during the Korean War. The article will include a biographical sketch of each soldier, including a description of their military service. We are requesting help in finding photographs of some of the soldiers, preferably in military uniforms, that could be incorporated into our journal article. The following is a listing of the soldiers we need photographs.

Sergeant George Everette Barnes
December 24, 1927 – August 27, 1951
Buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Townsend

Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Henry Gossett
August 11, 1916 – October 21, 1952
Buried at Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Blount County

Sergeant Ray Frank Henry
February 7, 1930 – July 31, 1950
Buried at Clark’s Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Blount County

Private 1st Class Jack Edward King
February 22, 1922 – November 8, 1950
Buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Townsend

Private 1st Class Daniel Ross “Bud” Lambert
May 8, 1928 – October 4, 1951
Buried at Six Mile Baptist Church Cemetery in Blount County

Staff Sergeant Gene Edward Lillard
July 23, 1929 – December 27, 1952
Buried at Clover Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Blount County

Private 1st Class Charles Denton Orr
October 30, 1929 – February 23, 1951
Buried at Grandview Cemetery in Blount County

Private William Rober “Bill” Stinnett
July 8, 1927 – June 24, 1952
Buried at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Blount County

Sergeant 1st Class Wiley Jackson Tipton, Sr.
August 24, 1914 – November 14, 1950
Buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Townsend

Sergeant Wendell Hall Walker
November 18, 1929 – November 24, 1951
Buried at the Old Nails Creek Cemetery in Blount County

09/02/2026

It was great seeing everyone at last night's program on Curious George and the Holocaust. We had 48 in attendance and I'm sure everyone learned something about the authors of the beloved children's books and the dangerous journey they took with the manuscripts before they were ever published.

08/10/2026

The next program sponsored by the Blount County Genealogical Society will be at 5:30 p.m. on September 1, 2026, in the Sharon Lawson Room at the Blount County Public Library. Retired history teacher, Dr. Julie Mitchell will present a program titled, "Curious George and the Holocaust," the true historical story about how the authors escaped N**i occupied Europe at the beginning of World War II while carrying the manuscripts of the original Curious George books. The program is free and open to the public.

08/08/2026

The Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society is working on an article for the fall issue of The Blount Journal on the Blount County soldiers who lost their lives during the Korean War. One of the names listed on the memorial monument on the Blount County Courthouse front lawn is Ray F. Walker and no information has been found referencing any Korean War soldier from the area with that name. Any help in identifying this individual would be greatly appreciated. One other soldier, Sergeant Homer Ray Costner, is not listed on the courthouse monument, but will be covered in the journal article. If anyone knows of another Blount County soldier who died during the Korean War, please contact us so they can be included in our journal article.

06/20/2026

Today, June 20, 2026, the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society (BCGHS) participated in the "History Fest" hosted by the Blount County Public Library. Pictured are BCGHS officers (front row, left-to-right) Ellen Green, Karen Kidd, Terri Blackmore, (back row, left-to-right) Lester Presley and Tim Walker. It was great visiting with everyone who turned out today and the society would also like to thank Library Director, Dustin Goforth and his dedicated staff for their support in making this a successful event.

05/24/2026

In honor of veterans from Blount County who have passed away over the past year, the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society has set up a display outside our office at the Blount County Public Library. There is an alphabetical list with over 200 names of veterans who have passed. The display should be up through the end of June, and everyone is invited to come by to pay ohmage to those who helped preserve the freedom we enjoy as Americans.

05/07/2026

The Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society (BCGHS) is happy to announce that we anticipate mailing the Spring 2026, issue of The Blount Journal later this month (May). To ensure you receive your copy, 2026 annual membership dues ($30) need to be sent in as soon as possible. For your convenience we have three methods for renewal:
1. If you choose to pay by check, our mailing address is BCGHS, P.O. Box 4986, Maryville, TN 37802-4986. Please make out the check to BCGHS and include your contact information, i.e., name, mailing address, email, and phone number.
2. If you choose to pay by credit card, go to the society's web site, https://www.blountcotnhistory.org/, click on the "Membership" tab and follow the instructions. Please contact us if you have any issues with this process.
3. If you choose to pay in person, BCGHS personnel are usually in the office at the Blount County Public Library on Thursdays to accept payment via check or cash.

03/11/2026

Tonight, March 10, 2026, we had approximately 110 people in attendance for the year's first quarterly meeting of the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society. Maryville City Manager, Greg McClain shared an informative presentation on the history of Maryville, Blount County, and Alcoa which included a multitude of early photographs. It was great seeing everyone this evening

03/03/2026

The Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society's first quarterly program for 2026 will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 10th in the main gallery of the Blount County Public Library. Maryville City Manager and historian, Greg McClain will lead a program titled, The History of Blount County, Maryville, and Alcoa. The program is FREE ABD OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and we hope to see you there.

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Maryville, TN
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http://www.blountcotnhistory.org/

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