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Hugh Lawson family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Hugh Lawson family papers | |
| Creator: Brown family | |
| Creator: Davis, Mary C. R. | |
| Creator: Lawson, Hugh, active 1837-1856 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1801-1974 | |
| Bulk Dates: 1966-1974 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2 Linear Feet (5 document boxes) | |
| Collection Number: ms1213 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
| Abstract: 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. | |
Collection Description
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Hugh Lawson family papers. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.