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Knight family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Knight family papers | |
| Creator: Knight family | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1862-1892 | |
| Bulk Dates: 1862-1865 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 3 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms528 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The Knight family lived in Lowndes County, Georgia. Jesse C. Knight (1831-1862) was with Company D (Valdosta Guards), 50th Regiment, Georgia Infantry. Mathew A. Knight was also with Company D (Valdosta Guards), 50th Regiment, Georgia Infantry. Mary A. Knight (1832-1902) was married to Jesse C. Knight.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of papers of the Knight family of Lowndes County, Georgia. The bulk of the collection contains correspondences from Jesse C. Knight to Mary A. Knight, from Richmond and Winchester, Virginia, and Chatham County, Georgia (1862-1863). Also included are correspondences from Mathew A. Knight, Thomas J. Knight, E. P. Davis and Solomon Walker. Correspondents write from locations near Orange Courthouse, Fredericks Hall and Guiney Station, Virginia, and Savannah, Georgia; about family matters, weather, rumors, and positions. The collection also includes military papers and passes of Jesse C. Knight, and handwritten papers regarding the Estate of L. J. Knight.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Knight family papers, ms528, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.