McGehee, J. Burruss (John Burruss), 1836-1913

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Birth 1836-01-22
Death 1913-02-11

Biographical notes:

J. Burruss McGehee was a plantation owner in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, and Wilkinson County, Mississippi. His father, Edward McGehee, settled in Mississippi in the early 19th century, was president of the West Feliciana Railroad Co., and operated a cotton factory in Woodville, Mississippi. John's son was James Stewart McGehee, a planter and businessman.

From the description of J. Burruss McGehee papers, 1816-1951. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244097503

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Subjects:

  • Slavery
  • Cotton trade
  • Riots

Occupations:

  • Plantation owners
  • Plantation owners

Places:

  • Louisiana (as recorded)
  • Mississippi (as recorded)
  • New Orleans (La.) (as recorded)
  • Bowling Green Plantation (Miss.) (as recorded)
  • Woodlawn Plantation (La.) (as recorded)
  • Louisiana--New Orleans (as recorded)