John Clark family papers, 1826-1862
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Clark family
- Date:
- 1826-1862
- Extent:
- 4 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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John Clark family papers, ms547, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of papers relating to the settlement of John Clark's estate and the activities of his heirs from 1826-1862. The papers include inventories of property, deeds, plat maps, correspondence, and copies of court records. The materials mainly document land transfers and land claims in Florida often with the St. Andrews & Chipola Canal & Railroad Company. Correspondents include Ann Clark Campbell, John W. Campbell, Richard H. Long, and Thomas Baltzell.
The collection included a broadside, Pensacola Gazette Extra Saturday, BRO 1826 P4, which has been added to the broadside collection.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Clark (1766-1832), daughter Ann Williamson Clark (b. 1801) married John W. Campbell.
For more information, see the article John Clark (1766-1832) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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John Clark family papers, ms547, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.