Our Genealogy Library Has Your Resources
More than 1,000 reference books are available, covering Upper Cumberland area history as well as that of the early eastern states including Maryland, Virginia and North and South Carolina. Many books cover local family histories. Also available are 363 rolls of microfilm covering county records of Pickett and surrounding counties.
There is an extensive obituary file, two file cabinets of specific family files and various topical subject files. War pension files of almost 40 soldiers are available by appointment for observation or copying. Bound copies of previous Byrdstown newspapers are available. Digital access to genealogy search sites such as Ancestry.com is available on library computers.
Richard Pierce, the county historian, is available for appointment by contacting the library.
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79 Pickett Square Annex in Byrdstown
(931) 864-6281