Hammond family papers, 1782-1921

Summary

Creator:

Hammond family

Date:

1782-1921

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Hammond family papers, MS 1523. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of documents that primarily concern land transactions (and also transfers of enslaved persons) relating to the Hammons / Hammonds and allied families of Walton, Wilkes and Oglethorpe County, Georgia. There is some Hammond and Ellsbury family genealogy. Some names involved include: Josiah Amerson, Isaiah C. Brand, W.K. Hammond, Moses Jernigan, Green H. Lirsey, Kinchin Rambo, and William Trammell

Acquisition information:

The documents were the property of Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Dean, Jr., 11 The Prado, Atlanta, Georgia in 1965.

Arrangement:

Arranged in alphabetical order.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Genealogy.
Land titles -- Georgia.
Indentures -- Georgia.
Real property.
Enslaved persons -- Georgia
Slavery.
Slavery -- Georgia -- History.
Land grants.
Deeds.

Names:

Ellsbury family
Hammond family

Places:

Gwinnett County (Ga.)
Wilkes County (Ga.)
Walton County (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Hammond family papers, MS 1523. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.