This work begins in the 1700s, prior to the county's establishment, and records interesting incidents and major historic events of the day, as well as the names and character of many early settlers.
There are also rare documents such as Colonel John Buchanan's journal, William Campbell's letter to his wife, and the Tory warning to Campbell.
The history then describes the first permanent settlement, and the tumultuous times of Dunmore's War and the American Revolution.
Genealogical data and fa.
Heritage Books Smyth county, virginia history and traditions, paperback/goodridge wilson
