Chandler family papers, 1820-1930

Summary

Creator:

Chandler, Sidney Grisby, 1900-1964

Date:

1820-1930

Extent:

3.5 Linear Feet

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Chandler family papers, ms4233, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes papers and other materials pertaining to the Chandler family, originally from Columbus, Georgia, dating mostly from the 1830s-1920s. Notable materials include extensive correspondence for both Reverend George T. Chandler and his son, Sidney G. Chandler, legal documents, and the scrapbook album belonging to Mrs. Mary A. Thomas.

Biographical / historical:

Reverend George T. Chandler (1866-1955) was a Presbyterian minister, married to Sidney McKee Chandler (1866-1955). His son, Sidney Grigsby Chandler (1900-1964), was a World War II military veteran, married to Marie Erwin Chandler (1904-1971).

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Families -- Georgia -- Correspondence.
Family -- Georgia -- History -- 19th century.
Veterans -- Georgia.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans.

Names:

Chandler family
Chandler, George Thomas, 1866-1955
Chandler, Sidney McKee, 1866-1955
Chandler, Isaac Comfort, 1823-1896
Chandler, Sarah Martha Thomas, 1826-1895
Thomas, Mary A. Shivers, 1806-1845
Chandler, Marie Erwin, 1904-1971

Places:

Columbus (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Chandler family papers, ms4233, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.