Author: Elsie Smiley SullivanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Smiley Genealogy
Author: Elsie Smiley SullivanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The First Georgia Cavalry in the Civil War
Author: Michael Bowers CavenderPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476621128
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
In 1861 Captain James J. Morrison resigned his commission in the United States Cavalry, returned to his home in Cedartown, Georgia, and was soon authorized by the Confederate War Department to raise a regiment of cavalry. This book is the first complete history of the First Georgia Cavalry, who saw action in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina. A regimental roster includes more than 1,600 names with details of service provided, along with pre-war service, death and burial information in some cases.
The Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly
Author: Georgia Courthouse Disasters
Author: Paul K. GrahamPublisher:
ISBN: 9780975531297
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Few places in the United States feel the impact of courthouse disasters like the state of Georgia. Over its history, 75 of the state's counties have suffered 109 events resulting in the loss or severe damage of their courthouse or court offices. This book documents those destructive events, including the date, time, circumstance, and impact on records. Each county narrative is supported by historical accounts from witnesses, newspapers, and legal documents. Maps show the geographic extent of major courthouse fires. Record losses are described in general terms, helping researchers understand which events are most likely to affect their work.
Early Days of Coastal Georgia
Author: Margaret Davis CatePublisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1789125650
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Disappearing historic landmarks preserved for posterity... Tabby houses—slave cabins—doorways and cemeteries that recall the history of the early settlers. A story of the living past. Visible evidence of coastal culture. The Military Era and the Plantation Era—its story and heroes... Oglethorpe—the soldiers of Bloody Marsh—faithful Neptune... Along the arc of the Georgia coast there is a chain of sea islands. Of these, Ossabaw, Saint Catherine’s, Sapelo, Saint Simons, Sea Island, Jekyll, and Cumberland are best known as the Golden Isles. Early Days of Coastal Georgia, which was first published in 1955, presents some of their history, illustrated with vintage photos. Beautifully illustrated throughout with photographs by Orrin Sage Wightman.
Confederate Veteran
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Confederate States of America
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Georgia
Author: Allen Daniel CandlerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781403506887
Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Genealogical Study of James Brittain of Buncombe County, North Carolina
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
James Brittain II was born in Virginia about 1750. He was married to Delilah Stringfield about 1780 while he was living in North Carolina He served in the state militia in 1790. Some of his descendents moved west into Alabama, and later into Oklahoma and Texas.
A Record and History of the Peeler Family
Author: John W (John Welker) 1861- PeelerPublisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013331749
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Backcountry Revolutionary
Author: William T. GravesPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 098599990X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Biography of Col. James Williams, 1740-1780, the highest ranking officer who died from wounds suffered at the Battle of Kings Mountain (October 7, 1780) during the American Revolutionary War.