Teri i would be looking for land grants for revolutionary war service as many early settlers came for that reason or deeds ..... as for tax lists .... the earliest i've seen is 1837... http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsmith/tngen/1837taxlist.htm Charlie ELI6223@aol.com wrote: > I have a general question for anyone. > I know I have family in Smith County prior to 1813. Since the census are not > available, are their any early tax lists, or anything else that would > enumerate people, perhaps ones that may not have been land owners? If there is > anything like this out there, where would I find or access it if I cannot get to > TSLA? > Thanks! > Teri > > > ==== TNSMITH Mailing List ==== > Visit Photos Of Cemeteries Of Smith County > Over 500 + Cemeteries online with pictures and Descriptions > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsmith/tngen/cempics.htm >