Deaderick, David A.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Crozier, Deaderick and Crozier Account Book, 1834-1838 + Crozier Papers.
Store in Knoxville operated by John Crozier (1759-1838); his son-in-law David A. Deaderick (1797-1873) and his son John Hervey Crozier (1812-1889)
David A. Deaderick bond and receipts, 1823, 1855-1856.
July 23, 1823 bond of David A. Deaderick, James V. Anderson and John A. Aiken to John Patton, Chairman of the (Washington) County Court. Bond for the emancipation of two slaves, Andrew and Nelly. ADS 1 p. Two receipts to Hugh White for tuition paid to East Tennessee University, Knoxville. Signed by D. A. Deaderick, treasurer, 1855, 1856. 2 pcs.
David A. Deaderick gold nugget watch fob
David A. Deaderick went to the California gold rush, ca. 1849-50, with the East Tennessee Gold Mining Company. He did not strike gold, but came back with a gold nugget he had made into a watch fob with a stone (amethyst?) or colored glass inlaid on the end, ca. 1852. His initials ‘DAD’ were etched into the stone.
Housed in small black jeweler’s box with ‘Huguenin’ on inside cover. This is where the family kept the fob for many years.
D[avid] A. Deaderick letters, 1849.
Two letters written by D[avid] A. Deaderick, Knoxville, to [brother] Franklin [Deaderick]. March 13 and March 28, 1849. Mentions power of attorney; pension claim for mother; Gen. Rodgers; money due to Deaderick. Each letter is handwritten, 4 pp.
