Upshaw family papers, 1808-1880, bulk 1830-1850

Summary

Creator:
Upshaw, George, -1832, Upshaw, John, -1834, and Upshaw family
Date:
1808-1880, bulk 1830-1850
Extent:
0.8 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Upshaw family papers, ms18, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers relating the the Upshaw family of Elbert County, Georgia from 1808-1880. Includes correspondence, bills, receipts, deeds, land grants, Upshaw genealogy, and other legal papers relating mainly to George and James Upshaw. Collection also includes information concerning persons enslaved by the Upshaw family and other enslavers.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Access and use restrictions

Terms of access:

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:

Upshaw family papers, ms18, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.