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Hugh Lawson family papers
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Brown family |
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Dates: |
1801-1974 |
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The collection consists of papers of Hugh Lawson and Lawson family descendants from 1801-1974. The papers include correspondence,
indentures, and genealogical materials. Materials relating to Hugh Lawson include indentures (1801-1837, with gaps) and correspondence
(1837-1895). The correspondence includes letters (1837-1857) from Lawson to his daughters Sarah Penelope and Martha J. while
at school in Jeffersonville, Twiggs County, Georgia and later (1847-1857) to Sarah Penelope Oliver after her marriage. The
letters discuss family activities, the girls schooling, and some farm news. Correspondence (1868-1871) relates to the Brown
family and contains information on slave activities, schools, and family news. The bulk of the collection consists of genealogical
materials of Mary C.R. Davis relating to the Lawson family.
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ms1213 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Green family papers
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Green family |
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Dates: |
1860-1955 |
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The collection consists correspondence and genealogical materials related to the Green and allied families of Mell, Lanier,
Lawson, Linton and Wyche. Much of the correspondence relates to Lucile Linton and Mell familiy members.
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ms2012 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Franklin family papers
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Franklin family |
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Dates: |
1800-1969 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, including letters between Franklin and Sheriff F. M. Garner of Upson County. Garner
was a relative, and they corresponded about Franklin's efforts to set up his practice. There is also genealogical information
about the Franklin family and related families such as the Patrick, Pullin, Hiram, and Lawson families. Photographs of the
Franklin family are included, 2 of which were taken by the Griffin photographers R. J. Deane and H. L. Deane.
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ms3371 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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