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Scope and Contents Papers of Frederick Armstead Ault (1872-1938), Knoxville leader in social, civic, and religious activities. Son of Henry T. Ault and Eliza Morgan McClung Ault. Ancestors include: Charles McClung, Sr.; William Blount; General James White; and James White McClung. Frederick A. Ault married Mary Sanford. Papers include: letters to and from family and friends of the McClung family; 1843 address given by Henry T. Ault before the Young Men’s Literary Society; 1850 constitution and proceedings of...

Scope and Contents Leonidas Campbell Houk (1836-1891), was born in Sevier County, Tenn. He was a lawyer, judge, and congressman. He served in the Union Army from 1861 to 1863. He was circuit judge of the 17th judicial district of Tennessee (1866-1869). Moved to Knoxville in 1870 and was involved in local and national politics. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1878 and served until his death in 1891. He was married to Elizabeth Matilda Smith (died 1879) and to Mary Belle Van Rosen. John...