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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tennessee, United States Genealogy|Tennessee]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tennessee_Guardianship|Guardianship]]'' | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tennessee, United States Genealogy|Tennessee]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Tennessee_Guardianship|Guardianship]]'' | ||
<br>Guardianship proceedings occurred when minor children were orphaned, or when only the father or “breadwinner” died. The mother was allowed to retain guardianship if officials considered her circumstances sufficient to provide for the children. | <br>Guardianship proceedings occurred when minor children were orphaned, or when only the father or “breadwinner” died. The mother was allowed to retain guardianship if officials considered her circumstances sufficient to provide for the children. | ||
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