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Thomas Embree

Old State Route 34 near Matthews Mill Rd., Telford, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 14' 36.299976", -82° 33' 24.599988"
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In 1791, Seth Smith, a Pennsylvania stonemason, built the house 0.6 mi. W of Telford and 300 yrds N. of the road for the Quaker father of Elihu, am early abolitionist, and his brother, Elijah, an early iron-master. The family came from New Jersey. Sarah Hawkins, first wife of john Sevier, is buried near the house.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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