My great-grandfather Gee Sawyer used this powder horn as a young man after the Civil War in Cocke County, Tennessee. I don't know if it was his father's before him, but I do know my grandfather used it growing up across the Nolichucky River in Greene County, close to Davy Crockett's old stomping grounds.
It belongs to my son now, though I am the caretaker. He, too, used it as a boy, though on imaginary adventures.
Powder horn, 19th century. Digital Image. Privately held by Nolichucky Roots [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE], 1993.
What a super nice treasure! It looks to be in very good shape too. Thanks for sharing! (Ha, ha! I feel like Treasure Chest Thursday is an adult version of "show and tell"!! Love it!)
ReplyDeleteNow, THAT is a treasure! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice piece of family history. I have seen pictures of powder horns, but I have never seen a real one. You are so fortunate to have your grandfather's.
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