Murrell family papers, 1832-1977

Summary

Creator:
Murrell family
Date:
1832-1977
Extent:
13.1 Linear Feet 22 document boxes, 2 cartons, 1 artifact, 3 oversized folders
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Murrell family papers, ms2326, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of personal family correspondence, reminiscences by G.W.H. Murrell relating to his Civil War experiences and those of Cobb's Legion, business records, family genealogy, and a sampling of artifacts. Some items include descriptions of enslaved persons

Biographical / historical:

George Washington Harlan Murrell (b. 1806) was a merchant who emigrated to Walton County, Georgia. He married Judith Amanda Melvina Elizabeth Stone, daughter of Rene and Sidney Briscoe Stone, and they had nine children, the eighth of which was George Thomas Murrell (1848-1909), who married Leila Wade Morton.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Murrell family papers, ms2326, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.