111 South College St.
Lebanon, TN 37087
Fax:
(615) 443-1576
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
CLOSED: Saturday & Sunday
The Wilson County Archives
The Wilson County Archives is a goldmine for genealogists. We're very lucky to have such a facility. Your genealogical, historical and monetary donations to the Wilson County Archives are welcomed and very much appreciated.
| The Address: |
Wilson County Archives 111 South College St. Lebanon, TN 37087 |
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| Phone: Fax: |
(615) 443-1993 (615) 443-1576 |
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| Business Hours: | Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CLOSED: Saturday & Sunday |
The Wilson County Archives has an extensive collection of old
records. With over 4,700 square feet of floor space, the Archives
has over a dozen rooms filled with Wilson County's history. There
are rooms dedicated to School Records and Deeds, Circuit Court
Records, Chancery Court Records, Tax Records and the County Clerk's
Records. In addition, there is a Research Room filled with
hundreds of Reference Books, two Microfilm Rooms, a Video Room,
and of course copy machines.
| COLLECTIONS: | Mortgage Deeds (1829-1931) School Records (1928-1971) Mineral, Oil & Gas Leases (1902-1980) Circuit Court Minute Books (1810-1982) Circuit Court Case Files Chancery Court Minute Books (1834-1973) Chancery Court Case Files Probate Deeds (1843-1947) Administrators & Executors Bonds (1814-1964) Minutes of insolvent cases (1870-1964) Guardian Settlements (1836-1958) Guardian Bonds & Letters (1853-1961) Records of Elections (1884-1928) Birth Records (1881-1886 & 1907-1912) Death Records (1907-1912 & 1925-1939) Will Books & Original Wills (1802-1964) Marriages, including Licenses & Bonds (1802-1953) County Court Minutes (1803-1964) Wilson County Merchant's Licenses (1853-1963)* Research Books (over 400) Road Ledgers (1887-1927) Framed Picture History on walls Video History of people in Wilson County ^ Manuscript Collection * some years of
Merchant's Licenses are missing |
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| History of the Archives: |
The Wilson County Archives was established in 1995 at
110 South Hatton Street before moving to the present location at 111 South College Street in September 1998. The Wilson County Archives is operated by the county government, which appointed the Public Works Commission to oversee the operation. Linda Granstaff and Thomas Partlow became Co-Directors of the Archives in 1998. |