Couper family papers, 1775-1981

Summary

Creator:

Cooper family

Date:

1775-1981

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet 1 document box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Couper family papers, ms3072, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of Couper genealogical materials, mostly for John Couper, Sr., James Hamilton Couper and James Maxwell Couper with related families of Thiesen, Traylor, Stiles, and Wylly. There are photographs of individuals and houses, letters, and printed material.

Biographical / historical:

John Couper and his wife Rebecca Maxwell Couper lived at Cannon's Point, St. Simon Island, Georgia. They had five children: Ann Sarah, James Hamilton, William Audley, John Jr., and Isabella Hamilton. James Hamilton lived at Hopeton and Altama plantations, Glynn County, Georgia and his son, James Maxwell, lived in Brunswick and Atlanta.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Genealogy.
Correspondence

Names:

Wiley family
Stiles family
Cooper family
Trailor family
Theisen family

Places:

Georgia -- Genealogy.

Preferred citation:

Couper family papers, ms3072, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.