James Stewart McGehee collection, 1724-1929 (bulk 1862-1880).

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James Stewart McGehee collection, 1724-1929 (bulk 1862-1880).

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The collection consists of typewritten copies of McGehee family papers including reminiscences, biographical sketches, genealogical notes, and miscellaneous writings. The typescripts were made by James Stewart McGehee. Volume 1, parts 1 and 2 contain biographical information about Edward McGehee and other family members including James Stewart McGehee's father, John Burruss McGehee (1836-1913). Included is an introduction by James Stewart McGehee, his correspondence, and miscellaneous documents. Volume 2, parts 1 and 2 contain a diary by Micajah McGehee (1848-1849) which provides an account of Fremont's expedition to California; biographical information and obituaries regarding family members; and letters relating to family genealogy. Volume 3 consists of an autobiography of James Stewart McGehee and an account of the Veal family, a family of slaves associated with the McGehees.

5 ms. v. ; 28 x 22 cm.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6801684

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

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John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890) was an American explorer, military officer, and politician. He was a US Senator from California, and in 1856 was the first Republican nominee for President of the United States. A native of Georgia, Frémont acquired male protectors after his father's death, and became proficient in mathematics, science, and surveying. During the 1840s, he led five expeditions into the Western United States and became known as "The Pathfinder". During the...

Veale family.

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McGehee, James Stewart, 1860-1945.

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James Stewart McGehee was a planter and businessman of Wilkinson County, Mississippi and St. Louis, Missouri. His grandfather, Edward McGehee (sometimes called Edmund, 1786-1880), was the owner of Bowling Green Plantation in Mississippi. His plantation home was burned during the Civil War. Edward McGehee moved to Mississippi from Georgia in the early 19th century, was active in business in Louisiana and Mississippi, and became the president of the West Feliciana Railroad. He operated a cotton fa...

Magee family.

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McGehee, Micajah, 1826-1880

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Californian legislator and explorer. From the description of Papers of Micajah McGehee, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71061442 ...

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 ...

McGehee, Edward, 1786-1880.

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