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

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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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referencedIn McGehee, James Stewart, 1860-1945. James Stewart McGehee collection, 1724-1929 (bulk 1862-1880). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Barrow, Abram Feltus, 1868-1928. Abram Feltus Barrow family papers, 1804-1982. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf McGehee, J. Burruss (John Burruss), 1836-1913. J. Burruss McGehee papers, 1816-1951. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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associatedWith Barrow, Abram Feltus, 1868-1928. person
associatedWith Magee family. family
associatedWith McGehee, James Stewart, 1860-1945. person
associatedWith West Feliciana Railroad Co. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Orleans (La.)
Bowling Green Plantation (Miss.)
Woodlawn Plantation (La.)
Louisiana--New Orleans
Subject
Slavery
Cotton trade
Riots
Occupation
Plantation owners
Plantation owners
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Birth 1836-01-22

Death 1913-02-11

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