Abner Atkison (Atkins) papers, 1784 October 15, 1820 May 20

Summary

Creator:

Atkison, Abner

Date:

1784 October 15, 1820 May 20

Extent:

1 folder(s) (2 items)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Abner Atkison (Atkins) papers, ms668, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of Abner Atkison's (Atkins) certificate of service as Revolutionary soldier under Elijah Clarke, dated October 15, 1784 and certified by Clarke, September 6, 1785. Also included is the will of Abner Atkison (Atkins), dated Hancock County, May 20, 1820, which leaves land and slaves to sons Cornelius, Lewis, and Elbert, daughters Sally Cook, Lusany Lundy, and granddaughter Lucy Cook. It is signed by Abner Atkison, executors Thomas Lundy and Starling Evans, and witnessed by George Collins, Spencer Watts, and Aquillia Evans.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Real property -- Georgia -- Hancock County.
Wills.
Certificates.

Names:

Clarke, Elijah, 1733-1799 -- Autographs

Places:

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.

Preferred citation:

Abner Atkison (Atkins) papers, ms668, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.