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R.T. Trible diary and Bible

R.T. Trible diary and Bible

Descriptive Summary

Title: R.T. Trible diary and Bible
Creator: Trible, Richard Thomas, 1822-1894
Inclusive Dates: 1836-1865
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.1 Linear Feet
Collection Number: ms4542
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Richard Thomas (R.T.) Trible (1822-1894) was a farmer in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. He married Jane E. Crowley (1826-1897) in 1844.

Scope and Content

This collection includes a diary or planting journal of Richard Thomas Trible, and a Bible given to him with family information in the back pages. The diary includes information on planting, activites of the enslaved population, visits to the Georgia Factory, Col. Billups, Mr. Dearing, and Dr. Morton.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Item, box, folder], R.T. Trible diary and Bible, ms4542, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Bible records.
Diaries.
Enslaved persons -- Georgia
Georgia -- Agriculture -- Farms and farming.
Oglethorpe County (Ga.)

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11Diary and transcripts, 1862-1865
 
12Bible belonging to R.T. Trible
Inscribed: "This book was presented to R.T. Trible by Mary Finson about the year 1836; R.J. Trible was born July 11th 1822; Jane E. Trible was born January 6th 1824; They were married the 21st of Nov. 1844; Their son J.E.P. Trible was born February the 15th 1846."