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Abstract of Mrs. Eliza J. Wooten will
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Smith, Mrs. E. L. |
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1933 August 1 |
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The collection consists of an abstract of the will of Mrs. Eliza J. Wooten. The will was proved in 1893, and the abstract
was made by Mrs. E. L. Smith of Washington, Georgia, and typed by G. E. Wood, Atlanta, Georgia, August 1, 1933.
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ms1515 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Isham Chaffin papers
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Chaffin, Isham |
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Dates: |
1822, 1836 |
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The collection consists of two documents: the will of Isham Chaffin of Wilkes County, Georgia, May 1822, and the obituary
of Lemuel Chaffin that also records the dates Lucy Chaffin, Catharine Chaffin, and Elizabeth Chaffin died.
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Identifier: |
ms3579 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Hull family wills
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Hull family |
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Dates: |
1870-1871 |
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The collection consists of typescripts of two wills: William H. Hull of Richmond County, Georgia, 1871; and Maria C. Hull
of Clarke County, Georgia, 1870.
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Identifier: |
ms522 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Battle family papers (Marion County, Ga.)
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Battle family |
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Dates: |
1818-1878 |
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The collection consists of documents related to the Battle family (Marion County, Georgia) including a promise of payments,
a list containing names of enslaved people, the will of Joseph J. Battle of Marion County, and two indentures.
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Identifier: |
ms2677 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Abner Atkison (Atkins) papers
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Atkison, Abner |
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Dates: |
1784 October 15, 1820 May 20 |
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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.
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Identifier: |
ms668 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Marilou Alston Rudulph collection
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Rudulph, Marilou Alston |
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Dates: |
1953-1972 |
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The collection consists of Mrs. Rudulph's article "George Cooke (1793-1849) and his paintings," notes concerning this article
and a notebook on Cooke. There is also a checklist of Cooke's paintings, receipts for copies of some of his works, and 87
reproductions of Cooke's paintings. The collection also contains reproductions of correspondence, biographical material on
George Cooke, the wills of Cooke and his wife, Cooke's sketch book, and some of Cooke's writings.
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Identifier: |
ms816 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Mayo G. Livingston Jr. collection of land and legal records
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Creator: |
Livingston, Mayo G., Jr. |
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Dates: |
1823-2020 |
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This collection contains land grants, legal and estate documents, correspondence, inventories and receipts. The majority of
records concern land in Early County, Bainbridge and Cyrene, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms4486 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Charles F. McCay collection
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McCay, C. F. (Charles Francis), 1810-1889 |
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Dates: |
1839-1931 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Charles McCay to Narcissa Williams (December 1939) and Julia McCay Buchanan
(1877-1886). The collection also includes: Charles McCay's will; photograph of a portrait of McCay; typescripts, notes and
correspondence including biographical information concerning McCay.
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Identifier: |
ms1189 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Shackelford & Shackelford records
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Shackelford & Shackelford (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1897-1946 |
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The collection consists of records of Shackelford & Shackelford from ca. 1897-1946. Materials relate to the law firm's business
transactions with various individuals and organizations and include correspondence, contracts, court documents, indentures,
wills, and probate records.
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Identifier: |
ms1365 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
James Barrow collection
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Barrow, James, 1757-1828 |
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Dates: |
circa 1818-1890 |
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The collection consists of two portions of James Barrow's diary (the first portion, dated 1818, is a photocopy of the original
pages), his will, a handwritten copy of his will, and three photograph albums. The photograph albums contain cabinet cards
of public figures from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Identifier: |
ms1707 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Arminius Wright papers
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Wright, Arminius, 1874- |
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Dates: |
1899-1927 |
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The collection consists of two letters from Arminius Wright to his sister, a photo of Wright taken about 1912, and his will.
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Identifier: |
ms2626 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Isaiah T. Irvin, Sr. will
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Irvin, Isaiah T., Sr. |
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Dates: |
1856 October |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of Isaiah T. Irvin, Sr. of Wilkes County, Georgia, dividing his estate
amongst his wife, Isabella Irvin (37 enslaved African Americans, the cattle, the plantation and all farm equipment), his grandson
John Pope Johnson ($2,000 cash, five shares in Ga. RR & Banking stock), his daughter Louisa T. Crosby ($4,500 cash), his granddaughters
Caroline Favor, Ann Reese and Isabella Askew ($900 each), his grandsons Isaiah T. Irvin, Jr. (his Ga. RR & Banking stock),
the remainder of his estate to be divided amongst Martha Stephens (granddaughter), Nancy Favor, Charles M. Irvin, Isaiah Irvin
Jr., Martha Battle, Mary Callaway (children).
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Identifier: |
ms859 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Linton Burnside West Sr. collection
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West, Linton B. |
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Dates: |
1827-1883 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of court records, deeds, indentures, receipts and a will of William West. The West family lived in
Randolph County, Georgia, where most of the papers were drawn up. Some originate in Stewart and other counties.
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Identifier: |
ms2741 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Annie R. Disosway family papers
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Disosway family |
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Dates: |
1822-1940 |
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The collection consists of papers of Annie Disosway, her relatives and descendants. Correspondence is addressed to Annie in
New York City; and Kingsland Coffyn in Maine, New Hamphsire, and New York City. A letter to Annie Disosway from "R." in Olney,
Maryland, describes in detail the Confederate troops coming to the family home. Diaries kept by Annie Disosway describe her
move to New York, attendance at female seminary, and her family; contain her thoughts on the American Civil War; and describe
her brother's enlistment in the First New York Mounted Rifles, his serious illness, and her travels to the camp of the Lincoln
Cavalry (Camp Meigs) to care for him. A third diary kept by Annie contains reminiscences of past Christmas seasons. A fourth
diary kept by Louise Disosway describes various family matters. Further writings include a school composition book of Winnona
Adams, a handwritten newsletter edited by Louise Adams, and lessons and lecture notes written by Annie Disosway Adams regarding
mental healing, the Iliad, French history, and her husband's death. The collection also includes wills of Achsah Wilkins,
Cornelius Ryerss Disosway, and Israel Disosway; and the Commission of Cornelius R. Disosway, Chaplain of 10th Regiment.
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ms3184 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Parkin family papers
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1687-1772 |
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The collection consists of legal documents from England dated 1687-1772. Documents include bank papers, the will of John Parkin,
a bill of land sale signed by Kennyon Parker, a printed form concerning a debt which is signed by William Parkin, and papers
concerning land transfers by John Bright and the Bright family.
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Identifier: |
ms3333 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Boomsliter collection
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1812-1907 |
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The collection consists of miscellaneous documents: will of Charles S. Walker of Spartanburg District, South Carolina, 1853
(handwritten copy); deed from Thomas Haynes, Tax Collector of Elbert County, of seizure of property of Nelson Wanslow, 1836;
copy of will and codicil of Mrs. Nancy B. Saye of Clarke County, Georgia; indenture between John Jones and John Wansley of
Elbert County, 1812; land grant to Frederick Smith of Baldwin for land in Early County, December 1, 1819; scrapbook made in
a ledger.
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Identifier: |
ms422 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
John S. Pool will
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Pool, John S. |
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Dates: |
1862 |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of John S. Pool of Paulding County, Georgia dividing his property amongst
his wife, Charlotte who is to receive one enslaved African American woman, two beds and furniture, two cows and calves, one
set of chairs and tables and two hundred dollars; his remaining property is to be sold and divided equally amongst his children,
Sarah Simmons John Florene Elze Wood Martha Ann Mary Ann Enoch Wesly Minerva Jane Asbury and Lovie Coker (no commas between
names). Elzy W. Pool and N. N. Beall appointed executors.
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Identifier: |
ms857 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Absolam Janes will
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Janes, Absolam |
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Dates: |
1847, 1854 |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of Absolam Janes of Greene County, Georgia dividing his property amongst
his children: Cornelia M. Sanders (7 slaves, 745 acres of land, $750 in sundry); Thomas P. Janes (8 slaves, furniture, 520
acres of land); Nancy W. McWhorter (7 slaves, furniture and a house); Mary E. Janes (11 slaves, a cash settlement of $6,000);
and grandchildren Robert McWhorter (25 shares Georgia RR and Banking stock), all remaining property is to be equally divided
between the children Cornelia Sanders, Thomas Janes, Mary Janes, Felix Janes, Susan Janes and Cordelia Janes.
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Identifier: |
ms858 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William T. Chester papers
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Chester, William T. |
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Dates: |
1867-1890 |
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The collection consists of various papers registered in Whitfield County including last will and testament of William T. Chester
dividing his property amongst his children, William, Mary Elizabeth, Jane and Louvinia. Their subsequent disposal of their
inherited property, various deeds and land transfers of Chester's are also included.
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ms868 |
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