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Shorter family. Papers, 1827-1869.

Title: Papers, 1827-1869.

Plat, deeds, and other documents, for land in Georgia and Russell County, Ala., bills of sale and other papers relating to slaves, and other family papers, chiefly from Muscogee County, Ga. Many of the papers relate to a plantation in Russell County, Ala., owned by the Shorters. Includes material relating to the Fontaine family. Persons represented include Elizabeth M., George Hargraves, George Hargraves, Jr., and James H. Shorter.

ArchivalResource: 27 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28418598 View

Fontaine family papers, 1822-1947, bulk 1830-1890.

Title: Fontaine family papers, 1822-1947, bulk 1830-1890.

The collection consists of correspondence, writings, business papers, and printed material. Most of the business correspondence concerns Stewart & Fontaine Co., merchants in Columbus, Georgia. The family and personal correspondence is from both the Shorter and Fontaine families. There is also some Civil war correspondence from Charles S. Shorter, George H. Shorter, and others who were probably their friends. The business paper include deeds, land grants and various accounts.

ArchivalResource: 1 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436726467 View