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Receipt from William Tabler, Sr. estate
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Tabler, William |
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Dates: |
1856 |
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This collection contains a receipt from Christian Tabler, executor of William Tabler, Sr. estate, to William Tabler of Berkley
County, Virginia.
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ms4141 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Daniel Saunders estate accounts
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1835-1837 |
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The collection consists of a handwritten document headed "Records of the Court," listing the accounts of the estate of Daniel
Saunders, possibly of Thomas County, Georgia. Administrator of the estate is Harriet Saunders. Included are the names of slaves
hired 1835-1836 in accounts with John C. Browning and Shadrach Atkinson, and are dated March 1837.
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Identifier: |
ms3227 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Mexico City property deed book
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Unknown |
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1671-1847 |
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The collection consists of a property deed book, which logged the possessions and land ownership of an estate (Houses 4 and
5) on Ortega Street, Mexico City, Mexico over 176 years. The deed book is written entirely in Spanish.
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ms4028 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Slavery in Georgia collection
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1802-1856 |
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The collection consists of materials relating to enslaved people and slavery in Georgia. The materials include estate appraisals
for the estate of Brittain Smith (1802) and Valentine Hatcher (1812); an inventory of the estate of Valentine Hatcher (1812);
and a property list of the estate of Brittain Smith (1802); a bill from Lusk, Lathrop, and Co. documenting items purchased
for slaves' use (1834); and a letter (1856) from Linton Stephens in Sparta (Ga.). The appraisals and property list give the
enslaved peoples' name and value. The letter (16 Dec. 1856) lists enslaved people Linton has for sale including their price,
name, and age and discusses the health of several slaves.
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Identifier: |
ms2923 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Moses L. Jones family papers
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Jones family |
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Dates: |
1832-1995 |
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The collection consists of correspondence to Laura Clifford Jones from 1846-1867. Correspondents include Moses Liberty Jones,
Leonora, and Raleigh Camp. Letters contain parental advice, social news, and news of family and the plantation. Additional
papers include a copy of a letter from Raleigh to his son, biographical information from an unidentified source (photocopies),
a copy of papers relating to Dr. Samuel J. Axson, and photocopies of estate papers of Moses L. Jones.
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Identifier: |
ms3267 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Robert Davisson collection of Augusta (Ga.) and Washington County (Ga.) papers
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Davisson, Robert |
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Dates: |
1842-1930 |
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The collection consists of papers of and regarding Augusta and Washington County, Georgia, collected by Robert Davisson, dating
1842-1930. Augusta papers include correspondence to and from the Mayor and City Council concerning topics such as the town
clock, opening a bar early morning, permission of a colored church to hold night services, pay roll, the fire department,
coffin for a child, et cetera. Washington County papers include court documents; estate papers of Daniel Harris; and correspondence
between the State School Commissioner, J.R. Lewis and the County Superintendent, H.N. Hollifield.
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Identifier: |
ms334 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Cobb-Newton-Jordan family papers
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Jordan family |
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Dates: |
1727-1904 |
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The collection consists of papers regarding various related familes of Georgia from the nineteenth century, including the
Cobbs, the Jordans, and the Newtons. It is primarily made up of correspondence that deals with family matters. Financial papers
are also included, such as estate papers, slave bills of sale, and a land grant.
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Identifier: |
ms3829 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Jefferson County, Georgia inventories and estate papers
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Georgia. Inferior Court (Jefferson County) |
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Dates: |
1800-1815 |
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The collection consists of inventories and appraisements of estates and personal properties in Jefferson County, Georgia,
dated 1800-1815. Among the people whose papers are included are: Adam Calhoon, Frederick Clem, James McDonald, William Parsons,
Joseph G. Posner, and William Stevens. Various items listed are slaves, cattle, furniture, farming supplies, along with their
monetary value and the person to whom they are signed.
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Identifier: |
ms541 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Dawson Family estate papers
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University of Georgia |
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Dates: |
late 1800s-1929 |
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The collection consists of one photograph album and lists of information pertaining to the Dawson estate.
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Identifier: |
UA0047 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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Charity Reed estate inventory and appraisement
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Reed, Charity |
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Dates: |
1863 August 26 |
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The collection consists of an inventory and appraisement of a deceased person named Charity Reed. The document lists 40 items
and their value, including a slave listed at $500. It was prepared and signed by attorney James W. Greene of Thomaston, Georgia
on August 26, 1863.
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Identifier: |
ms3812 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Smithonia Estate collection
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Hargrett Library |
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Dates: |
circa 1880-1975 |
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This collection contains a photograph of the Smithonia Sawmill taken in the late 1800s, as well as a 1975 survey of the estate
by J. L. Todd Auction Co.
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Identifier: |
ms4357 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William Stone estate administration document
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Stone, Catharine Harris |
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Dates: |
1860 January 12 |
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A document dated 1860 January 12 in Warren County, Georgia. It lists the property in the estate of William Stone, deceased.
The following minor children of William Stone received joint shares of 38 African American enslaved people and also received
sums of money: Cordelia A. - $717.51; Cassanda M. - $718.34; Ellafara B. - $1642.85; William J. - $1999.91; Martha B. - $823.86.
The enslaved people are listed by name and age and include Amos, 22; Ebbin, 25; Jefferson, 17; John, 1; Saphronia, 12; Charity,
3; and Antinett, 8. The administrators of the estate were Isaac Harris and Catharine Stone. The document is signed (with "X")
by Catharine Stone.
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Identifier: |
ms2927 |
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Hargrett Library |
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James Monroe Smith papers
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Smith, James Monroe, 1839-1915 |
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Dates: |
1895-19171 |
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The collection consists of some business papers and legal records of James Monroe Smith. The papers are concened mostly with
a lawsuit against Cowan, Usry & Co., of Worth County, Georgia, and a suit contesting the disposition of the estate of Smith,
who died intestate. The business papers include statements, receipts, and ledger sheets regarding "hiring convicts." The legal
papers include copies of injuctions, contracts, depositions, petitions and promisory notes. The letters to and from lawyers
refer to a case heard before the state court of appeals after Smith's death.
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Identifier: |
ms953 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Parnell Bondurant papers
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Bondurant, John P. (John Parnell), 1907- |
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Dates: |
1882-2002 |
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The collection consists of personal papers including materials from World War II used in his book, History of the 54th Air
Service Group and the BIVA. Another book, History of the First Methodist Church, Athens, includes extensive biographical information
of trustees and members of the church and there is some information about long time friends, UGA Dean William Tate and writer
Wylly Folk St. John. Other materials include cash books and records from the R. L. Moss estate and minutes and cash book for
Georgia Flow and Foundry Co., Inc., 1910-1931, which E. J. and John Boundurant were part of during this period.
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Identifier: |
ms3192 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Howell Erwin family papers
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Erwin, Howell |
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Dates: |
1858-1959 |
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The collection consists of Erwin family Bible records, correspondence, family photographs, deeds, wills (including that of
Harriet D.P. Bryan), printed materials, account books, and materials about the W.T. Byron estate and the Eustace Floyd estate.
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Identifier: |
ms3275 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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George Horace Lorimer family papers
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Lorimer, George Horace, 1869-1937 |
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Dates: |
1858-1952 |
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The collection consists of biographical and genealogical material, family correspondence of the Lorimer and Ennis families,
business correspondence, business and estate papers, writings, printed material, scrapbooks, blueprints, and photographs.
In 2010 a small addendum of 2 boxes was added to the collection consisting of mainly George Burford Lorimer correspondence
and subject files.
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Identifier: |
ms2944 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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