Andy Peck, winner of the 2023 East Tennessee Community History Leadership Award from the East Tennessee Historical Society, will share his story of discovering previously unpublished writings from his family, the Pecks of Mossy Creek (Jefferson City, Tennessee), and the rich stories they contain. After publishing Ada’s Journal and Emma’s Letters: The Civil War Era Journal and Letters of Emma Peck during the COVID pandemic, Andy discovered and published an epic 1879 serial novel called Charley’s Novel: Mary Anderson and Peacock the Mineralogist, the Bad Luck of a Young Southern Girl. In the fall of 2023, Andy published the incredible 2 volume work: Sawbones: The Life and Times of Dr. Isham Talbot Peck (1811-1887). Dr. Peck, a prominent East Tennessee planter, wrote a series of 41 articles from 1874-1886 to The Morristown Gazette (Morristown, Tennessee), and they were carried by newspapers around the nation. Come learn about the Bald Mountain volcano of Appalachia, the Civil War Battle of Mossy Creek, and dueling in Vicksburg, Mississippi. These writings are great resources for family researchers, time period historians, and also teachers/students seeking to learn history using primary sources. Join us for an exciting discussion and readings from the books!
Jefferson County Genealogical Society
Monday, February 19
5-6pm
First Baptist Church
1610 Russell Avenue
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Old City Hall
Friday, February 23
TBD
2004 Branner Avenue
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Rose Glen Literary Festival
Saturday, February 24
9am-4pm
Sevierville Convention Center
202 Gists Creek Road
Sevierville, TN 37876