Stephens-Reid correspondence, 1842-1866

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1842-1866
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 document box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Stephens-Reid correspondence, ms2973, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence relating to the Stephens-Reid families, who were located in Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, Georgia. Included are letters to Mollie Reid with a concentration in early 1962 concerning the death of her husband. Some of her correspondents include Rebecca Burch, a niece by marriage in Thomasville, Georgia, her mother, Mary Elizabeth Booker Stephens, sister Anna Stephens Alexander, and her brothers, John Alexander Stephens, Linton A. Stephens, and William G. (Billy) Stephens. There was also another brother, James Clarence, who is mentioned in some of the letters. Mary's son Leidy is mentioned in nearly every letter.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Matilda (Mollie) Stephens married Dr. William T. (Bob) Reid in 1858. They had two children, Leidy and W.T., both of whom died in childhood. Dr. Reid himself died in December, 1861, quite unexpectedly, not long before W.T. was born. Mary remarried in December, 1866 to Judge William A. Corry. Mary Matilda (Mollie) Stephens was the neice of Alexander H. Stephens.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Stephens-Reid correspondence, ms2973, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.