Mary A. Tennent papers, 1928-1971.

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Mary A. Tennent papers, 1928-1971.

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Genealogical information on the Tennent and related families in South Carolina, New Jersey, and elsewhere; note cards, notebooks, etc. (400 items and 41 vol.). Correspondence and genealogical records re Tennent and Smith families compiled principally in preparation of her book, "Light in Darkness: the Story of William Tennent, Sr. and the Log College" (published 1971); and 6 notebook volumes of typed copies "of the poems that have helped me the most."

3.75 linear ft. (3 cartons).

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8148695

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Tennent, Mary A.

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Mary Alice Tennent (1890-1971) was a native of Asheville, N.C. and long-time resident of Greensboro, N.C.; attended the North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College at Greensboro (now UNC-G) from 1909-1913; following graduation, employed as Assistant Registrar at University of North Carolina at Greensboro until 1956. Tennent wrote a history of her family entitled, Light in Darkness: the Story of William Tennent, Sr. and the Log College. In 1971, the same year that her book was published, T...

Tennant family.

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Tennent, William, 1673-1746

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William Tennent, Sr. (1673-1746) Presbyterian clergymen and educator, was born either in Ireland or Scotland; received an M.A. from the University of Edinburgh in 1693. In 1704 he entered the Anglican ministry and was ordained in the Church of England in Ireland. When in 1718 he migrated to America, he immediately applied for admission and was received into the ministry of the Presbyterian Church by the General Synod Philadelphia. From 1720 to 1727 he served pastorates in the Province of New Yor...

Smith family.

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