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Echols arithmetic and copy book
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Echols arithmetic and copy book | |
| Creator: Eckles, Elijah, 1777-1865 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1820-1876 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 copy book) | |
| Collection Number: ms123 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
"Dr. Elijah Eckles (originally spelled this way) ... was born July 15, 1777. He served in the War of 1812 as a private in Capt. Barnwell Pope's Company of Infantry, second Georgia Militia, from October 12, 1814 to March 17, 1815. On June 15, 1828 he married Miss Martha Carrith of Madison County. He died March 10, 1865."--Presentation note in book.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one arithmetic and copy book. The earliest entry is by Joel Echols, with some entries by John, James, Elijah, William J., Sebron F. Eckles. (Elijah may be the same as Joel.)
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Echols Arithmetic and Copy Book, ms123, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by George L. Echols in 1940.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.