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GenealogyThe Bailey Museum
Located within the Portland Public Library, the Bailey Museum is a rich source of Tennessee history and genealogical research. Set as a Civil War parlor, the museum is beautifully decorated with antique furniture and artifacts from early Tennessee life.
Highlights of the Collection
- James Bailey Tennessee History Collection
- Tandy Civil War Collection
- Dr. Samuel Collins Collection
- James Harold Haynes Collection
- Sumner County Newspapers 1800’s – 1950
- Portland Newspapers 1957 – Present
- Local and Sumner County Cemetery Books
- Local and Sumner County Obituaries
- Death Records 1908 – 1912 and 1914 - 1954
- Sumner County Census Books
- Land Transfers
- Local Family Genealogy Records
The museum is open to the public and Ms. Wanda Hawkins is on staff to assist with research in person, by telephone, by mail, and by e-mail. A computer is available for genealogy research.
Museum Hours
- Closed Thursday through Monday
- Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Contact Information
Portland Public Library
Att: Wanda Hawkins
301 Portland Boulevard
Portland, TN 37148
Telephone: 615-325-2279
Fax: 615-325-7061
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