They Drew A Crooked Line and Formed a Border

J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
Jan 12, 2022
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About this webinar

The border between Kentucky and Tennessee created some unusual situations. Learn more about the Walker’s Line controversy, and where to find the land grants & deeds that may lead to your ancestors.

About the speaker

J. Mark Lowe is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark lives in Robertson County, Tennessee that lies in northe...
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  1. TR
    Teresa Ricketts
    4 years ago

    Maps are very confusing but he exlained it very well, I alway like listening to J Mark Lowe,, one of the best speakers.

  2. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    4 years ago

    Well presented webinar. Easy for me to translate to my states of interest. Thank you Mark for this webinar.

  3. AH
    Allan Higgins
    4 years ago

    Always love to hear Mark Lowe speak!

  4. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    4 years ago

    Thank you for Mark Lowe's presentation on the the unusual drawing of the border lines for Tennessee. I gained so much information on the history of the time and how the lines were drawn. This will help me with my research, and to pay close attention to Borders.

  5. LE
    Linda Eckert
    4 years ago

    Great presentation by Mark. He always has such interesting topics.

  6. RZ
    Robin Ziegler
    4 years ago

    Learned soooooo much! Also learned how much I have to learn. Thank you!

  7. PJ
    Patricia R Jackson
    4 years ago

    Love Mark Lowe!

  8. KW
    Kathleen Webb
    4 years ago

    I appreciated the very detailed maps.

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