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Thomas Carr family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Thomas Carr family papers | |
| Creator: Carr family | |
| Creator: Carr, Thomas, -1820 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1730-1891 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 4.5 Linear Feet (11 document boxes, 1 oversize folder A) | |
| Collection Number: ms21 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of the papers of Thomas Carr and his son, William A. Carr of Columbia County, Georgia from 1730-1891. Includes correspondence, bills, receipts, land grants, court records, bonds, and slave records. Materials mainly related to late 18th and early 19th century land speculation in Camden County (Ga.), Yazoo purchase, and northeast Georgia. Also includes some material relating to William Low (Mrs. Carr's grandson by her first husband).
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order by record type.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Thomas Carr family papers, ms21, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2009 April 2.
General Notes
Acquired from Marian Lumpkin Walbridge in 1936.
Portions of this collection have been digitized and are available online through the Digital Library of Georgia, Thomas Carr family papers.