Twiggs, John, 1750-1816.

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John Twiggs (1750-1816) of Burke County, Ga., major general during the American Revolution, married Ruth Emanuel and was the father of David Emanuel Twiggs (1790-1862).

From the description of John Twiggs papers, 1943 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 46350541

John Twiggs (1750-1816) moved to Georgia from Maryland. He was a Revolutionary War soldier and a Major-General of the Georgia Militia. In 1783 he brokered a treaty commission in Augusta for the State of Georgia with the Creek Nation in order to obtain new land.

From the description of John Twiggs papers, 1781-1812. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 144570324

John Twiggs (1750-1816) of Burke County, Ga., served as a major general during the American Revolution, married Ruth Emanuel, and was the father of David Emanuel Twiggs (1790-1862).

From the guide to the John Twiggs Papers, ., 1943, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

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creatorOf John Twiggs Papers, ., 1943 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
creatorOf Twiggs, John, 1750-1816. John Twiggs papers, 1781-1812. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Jameson, John, Maj. John Jameson letter to Lachlan McIntosh, 1779. New-York Historical Society Library
referencedIn Letters from Georgia settlers regarding Indian depredations, 1786-1838. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Twiggs, John, 1750-1816. John Twiggs papers, 1943 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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associatedWith Emanuel, David, d. 1769. person
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associatedWith Glascock, W. N. (William Nugent), 1787?-1847. person
associatedWith Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786. person
associatedWith Habersham, Joseph, 1751-1815. person
associatedWith Handley, George. person
associatedWith Irwin, Jared, 1768-1818. person
associatedWith Jameson, John, Maj. person
associatedWith Mathews, George, 1739-1812. person
associatedWith Stirk, Samuel, 1756-1793. person
associatedWith Telfair, Edward, ca. 1735-1807. person
associatedWith Twiggs family. family
associatedWith United States. Army corporateBody
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Burke County (Ga.)
Georgia
Georgia
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Birth 1750

Death 1816

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