Chesnut-Miller-Manning papers, 1744-1900 (inclusive), [microform].

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Chesnut-Miller-Manning papers, 1744-1900 (inclusive), [microform].

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The papers consist of the business and personal papers of the Chesnut, Miller, and Manning families of South Carolina. Prominent among the family members are James Chesnut, James Chesnut, Jr. (husband of diarist Mary Boykin Miller Chesnut), Stephen D. Miller, and John L. Manning. The papers of James Chesnut, Jr. and John Manning relate to the Civil War and Reconstruction in South Carolina. The papers of Stephen Miller relate to his activities in the Nullification movement.

116 microfiches.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6780279

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Miller family.

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Chesnut, James, 1773-1866.

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Camden, S.C. plantation owner and South Carolina state representative and senator. He was the son of John Chesnut (1743-1818) and Sarah Cantey. James Chesnut married Mary Cox (d. 1864) in 1796 and their children included John Chesnut (1799-1839) and James Chesnut, Jr. (1815-1885). From the description of James Chesnut papers, 1815-1849. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794014 Planter of Kershaw County, S.C.; member of S.C. General A...

Manning, John L. (John Lawrence), 1816-1889

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Clarendon County, S.C. plantation owner, South Carolina state representative and senator, and governor of South Carolina 1852 to 1854. From the description of John L. Manning papers, 1839-1888 (bulk 1839-1863). (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794049 Resident of Sumter (Sumter Co.), S.C. From the description of Papers, 1778-1864. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19902886 Governor of South Carolina ...

Chestnut family.

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Miller, Stephen Decatur, 1787-1838

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Lancaster and Sumter District S.C. attorney, plantation owner, and politician. He served in the South Carolina Senate and was governor of the state 1828 to 1830. An ardent supporter of states rights, Miller also served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Miller's daughter Mary Boykin Miller married James Chesnut, Jr. (1815-1885). From the description of Stephen Decatur Miller papers, 1821-1834. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794127 ...

Manning family.

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Chesnut, James, 1815-1885

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Camden, S.C. attorney, plantation owner, state legislator, and U.S. Senator. He held several military posts during the Civil War including a staff position in Richmond, Va. from 1862 to 1864. His wife was Mary Boykin Miller (1823-1886). From the description of James Chesnut papers, 1850-1900. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794015 Attorney, plantation owner, South Carolina Representative, South Carolina Senator, and U.S. Senator. A native of Ca...