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Vason, David A., b. ca. 1819. David A. Vason power of attorney, 1849.

Title: David A. Vason power of attorney, 1849.

This collection consists of a power of attorney from David A. Vason, Executor of the John Vason Estate, to John W. Wilde. The document, sent form Baker County, Georgia, in 1847, concerns the sale and transfer of 4 1/2 shares of Georgia R.R. and Banking Co. capital stock.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/166147741 View

Cumming, Joseph Bryan, 1893-1983. Joseph Bryan Cumming papers, 1787-1983.

Title: Joseph Bryan Cumming papers, 1787-1983.

This collection consists of four series: genealogy, writings and speeches, letters, and Confederate Powder Works papers. The genealogy series includes materials on the Bryan, Cumming, Gairdner, Goode, Hammond, McKinne, Oldham, Pope, and Smith families. The letters include correspondence to and from members of the Cumming family. Correspondents include Thomas Cumming (1765-1834), first mayor of Augusta; Alfred Cumming (1802-1873), mayor of Augusta, sutler with General Zachary Taylor in Mexico, sutler at Jefferson Barracks Missouri, and Governor of the Utah Territory; Henry Hartfort Cumming (1799-1866), diplomatic attaché to Spain, aide de camp for Governor John Forsyth and Augusta lawyer; Ann Cumming (Mrs. Peter Sken Smith, 1805-1883); Joseph Bryan Cumming (1836-1922), major C.S. Army and Augusta lawyer; Joseph Bryan Cumming (1893-1983) and his grandson, Douglas Cumming. Other correspondents include Seaborn Jones, Richard H. Wilde, Governor George M. Troup, Major A.C.W. Fanning, Colonel Isaac Munroe St. John, Joseph Clay the younger, Governor James M. Smith, and Robert G. Stephens. Included in the miscellaneous papers series are a group of papers pertaining to the Confederate Powder Works in Augusta; a book containing copies of plans, specifications, letters; a pamphlet on the history of the Confederate Powder Works; ordnance lists; calculations and notes; and a letter pertaining to matters involving the Nitre and Mining District No. 8, C.S.A., under which the powder mills operated. An itemized list prepared by Joseph B. Cumming is included with the papers.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.50 cubic feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77487714 View

Imlay, Richard, 1784-1867. Papers, 1836-1858.

Title: Papers, 1836-1858.

The papers consist of twenty-three items relating to Imlay's subsequent marketing of his patent rights, particularly on southern railroad lines. They include testimonials, instructions for computing royalty charges, and lists of railroads that had settled with Imlay. One item concerns J. T. England's improvement in car-couplings.

ArchivalResource: 23 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86119434 View

Grantland, Seaton, 1782-1864. Seaton Grantland power of attorney and stock certificate, 1855.

Title: Seaton Grantland power of attorney and stock certificate, 1855.

This collection consists of a power of attorney from Seaton Grantland to John Milledge, 1855, and a stock certificate. The power of attorney states that John Milledge was to transfer 100 shares of Georgia RR and Banking Co. from Grantland's name to William B. Tinsley as Trustee for Susan M. Bailey. The stock certificate is for 100 shares of Georgia RR and Banking Co., originally made to Grantland on November 4, 1853, transferred to William B. Tinsley, Trustee for Susan M. Bailey, on January 4, 1856.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/166147736 View

Cobb, Azariah P. Azariah P. Cobb collection, 1866-1867.

Title: Azariah P. Cobb collection, 1866-1867.

The collection consists of a cancelled share certificate for the Georgia Railroad & Banking Company stock dated March 16, 1866 made out to Azariah P. Cobb and signed by John P. King and J. Milligan. On the certificate is a note "Transfd. to James White, July 20, 1867." Attached is a power of attorney for A.P. Cobb to Joseph Milligan to transfer above stock to James White, signed by A.P. Cobb and the notary public James A. Carlton on July 18, 1867.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/276306697 View

Lewis LeConte collection, 1848-1849.

Title: Lewis LeConte collection, 1848-1849.

The collection consists of three original documents: 1. Georgia Railroad & Banking Company stock share to "Thomas C. Nisbet & Louis LeConte, Trustees of Mrs. Sarah E. Smith" dated May 26, 1848; 2. A petition to "The Honorable the Judge of the Superior Court of said county [Chatham]" via attorneys "Thomas C. Nesbit [sic; Nisbet]" and "Lewis LeConte" on behalf of Sarah E. Nisbet, now Mrs. Martin L. Smith, dated February 1, 1849 and February 10, 1849; and 3. Notice of appointment of "Louis Le conte [sic] and "Thomas C. Nisbet" as attorneys for "Sarah E. Smith [formerly Sarah E. Nisbet]," undated, but probably 1848.

ArchivalResource: 3 items (0.1 linear feet).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436046152 View

McDaniel, Henry D. (Henry Dickerson), 1836-1926. Henry Dickerson McDaniel directorship records, 1870-1926 (bulk 1873-1904).

Title: Henry Dickerson McDaniel directorship records, 1870-1926 (bulk 1873-1904).

The difference between the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company and the Georgia Railroad Company is not always clear. According to a stock brochure (folder 3-1-10) the Georgia Railroad Company was incorporated in 1834, and the name was changed to Georgia Railroad and Banking Company in 1835. Regardless, both names were being used in the 1870's. Records were generally arranged according to letterhead used. In addition, the first series contains more records of financial matters (such as stocks) while the second has more records relating to the running of the railroad.

ArchivalResource: 1.5 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122517525 View

Georgia Railroad and Banking Company. Georgia Railroad and Banking Company papers, 1838-1854.

Title: Georgia Railroad and Banking Company papers, 1838-1854.

The collection consists of twenty nine documents pertaining to the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company. Mostly shares of stock, powers of attorney, fifas, etc. Shares are signed by James Camak, John P. King, William Dearing, J.W. Wilde and others.

ArchivalResource: 29 items (0.1 linear feet).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317118897 View

Irvin, Isaiah T. Isaiah T. Irvin Sr. will, 1856.

Title: Isaiah T. Irvin Sr. will, 1856.

The collection consists of the last will and testament of Isaiah T. Irvin, Sr. of Wilkes County, Georgia, dividing his estate amongst his wife, Isabella Irvin (37 negroes, the cattle, the plantation and all farm equipment), his grandson John Pope Johnson ($2,000 cash, five shares in Ga. RR & Banking stock), his daughter Louisa T. Crosby ($4,500 cash), his granddaughters Caroline Favor, Ann Reese and Isabella Askew ($900 each), his grandsons Isaiah T. Irvin, Jr. (his Ga. RR & Banking stock), the remainder of his estate to be divided amongst Martha Stephens (granddaughter), Nancy Favor, Charles M. Irvin, Isaiah Irvin Jr., Martha Battle, Mary Callaway (children).

ArchivalResource: 1 items (0.1 linear feet).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/283798223 View

Janes, Absolam. Absolam Janes will, 1847-1854.

Title: Absolam Janes will, 1847-1854.

The collection consists of the last will and testament of Absolam Janes of Greene County, Georgia dividing his property amongst his children: Cornelia M. Sanders (7 negroes, 745 acres of land, $750 in sundry); Thomas P. Janes (8 negroes, furniture, 520 acres of land); Nancy W. McWhorter (7 negroes, furniture and a house); Mary E. Janes (11 negroes, a cash settlement of $6,000); and grandchildren Robert McWhorter (25 shares Georgia RR and Banking stock), all remaining property is to be equally divided between the children Cornelia Sanders, Thomas Janes, Mary Janes, Felix Janes, Susan Janes and Cordelia Janes.

ArchivalResource: 3 items (0.1 linear feet).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/283799184 View

Georgia Railroad and Banking Company. Georgia Railroad and Banking Company records, [ca. 1834-1957].

Title: Georgia Railroad and Banking Company records, [ca. 1834-1957].

The collection consists of records of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company from ca. 1834-1957. The records include minutes of the Board of Directors (1834-1957), minutes of the stockholders meetings (1835-1929), annual reports (1850-1945), General Manager annual reports (1881-1932), statement books (1897-1942), stock transfers, stock ledgers (1837-1904), general ledgers (1836-1923), deeds, leases, contracts, and some correspondence.

ArchivalResource: 110 v.2 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477403 View