James Pleasants Waddell diary, 1845-1847

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Summary

Creator:
Waddell, James Pleasants, 1801-1867
Date:
1845-1847
Extent:
1 volume(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James Pleasants Waddell diary, ms102, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The diary of James Pleasants Waddell with entries from September 1845-October 1847. Entries include temperature readings for morning, noon, and evening along with weather conditions and details of daily life in Athens, Georgia. Waddel discussed family, friends, University of Georgia personnel and students, what he was reading, and plantings in his garden or greenhouse.

Biographical / historical:

James Pleasants Waddell (Waddel), the oldest son of Dr. Moses Waddel and Eliza Woodson Pleasants Waddel, was born on January 5, 1801 in Abbeville District, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1822 and returned to teach ancient languages from 1836 until 1856. Wadell married Frances (Fannie) W. Hull on October 28, 1822 and they had four children: Ann Pleasants, William Henry, Moses H., and Elizabeth. He died in Athens, Georgia on May 26, 1876.

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Terms of access:

This collection is in the Public Domain. No Copyright – United States: Collection is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ For additional information, please contact the Special Collections Libraries at sclib@uga.edu.

Preferred citation:

James Pleasants Waddell diary, ms102, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.