Junius Hillyer memoir, 1874-1990

Summary

Creator:

Hillyer, Junius, 1807-1886

Date:

1874-1990

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Junius Hillyer memoir, ms 76a, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the original memoir of Junius Hillyer, dated February 25, 1894. The memoir describes life on the family plantation, slavery, thefamily's move to Athens, Georgia in 1821, Junius' attendance at grammar school, and activities at Franklin College. The collection also includes photocopies of papers concerning a memorial dedication at the site of the Freeman-Hillyer home place in Wilkes County, Georgia; photocopies of family history; and photocopies of letters from William Dickerson Martin and Peter Wellborn Martin.

Biographical / historical:

Junius Hillyer (1807-1866), born in Wilkes County, Georgia, was a Representative from Georgia.

For further information, see his Conressional Biography.

Acquisition information:

Donated by Ellen Newell Bryan in 1991

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Plantations -- Georgia.
Slavery -- Georgia -- History.
Memoirs.

Names:

Hillyer family

Places:

Athens (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Junius Hillyer memoir, ms 76a, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.