Eberhart (Eberhardt) family papers, 1852-1871

Summary

Creator:
Eberhart family and Eberhardt family
Date:
1852-1871
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Eberhart (Eberhardt) family papers, ms3264, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence between the brothers and sister, one photograph, probably of Jacob B. and wife Martha Goolsby Eberhart, most written during the Civil War, documenting their activities, troop news and related pain and suffering of the loss of three brothers. A few earlier letters from Texas tell of the living conditions in that area before the war.

Biographical / historical:

Jacob and Elizabeth Wynn Eberhart of Madison County, Georgia had six children, 5 sons - George (1828-1864), Edward P. (1835-1905), Isaac (1837-1863), Harrison (1838-1863), Jacob Betsy (Bee) (1841-1910), all of whom served in the Confederate service during the Civil War, with only two surviving [Edward P. and Jacob B.]. One daughter, Adeline (1834-1934) married Dr. Milton Pope Deadwyler of Elberton, Ga. in 1852. Before the war, Harrison and George had moved to 7 Leagues, Texas and consequently served in the 17th Texas Cavalry and 4th Arkansas. The other brothers were in the 37th and 9th Georgia. The family name was spelled Eberhardt by the families of Jacob B. and Adeline.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Eberhart (Eberhardt) family papers, ms3264, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.