Mary Telfair papers, 1790-1875.

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Mary Telfair papers, 1790-1875.

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This collection consists primarily of documents relating to Telfair property. Included are a grant of 400 acres of land in Burke County to Thomas Kirkpatrick, 1790, signed by Edward Telfair, Governor; a bill of sale for slaves, 1812; a deed from the Trustees of the Independent Presbyterian Church to Alexander Telfair for pew #6, 1818; a survey of Edward Telfair's property in Burke County, and a note by Mary Telfair stating that if she survived her sister, Margaret Telfair Hodgson, and her husband, Mrs. Hodgson wants property appropriated for the establishment and maintenance of a Female Hospital in Savannah. These papers were given to the Telfair Hospital Board by the executors of Mary Telfair's estate; they are in very fragile condition and may not be used; photocopies are available for use. Also included is a letter from Mary Telfair to Sophie Clinch, written from Savannah, 1875. In the letter, Telfair writes of her loneliness, Savannah, a several mutual friends. Sophie Clinch was Sophie H. Gibbes Couper Clinch, the second wife of Gen. Duncan L. Clinch.

2 folders, 1 oversized folder (.20 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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Georgia Historical Society

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Telfair, Edward, 1735-1807

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Edward Telfair (1735 – September 17, 1807) was a Scottish-born American Founding Father and politician who served as the Governor of the state of Georgia between 1786 and 1787, and again from 1790 through 1793. He was a member of the Continental Congress, and one of the signers of the Articles of Confederation. Born on his family's ancestral estate in western Scotland, Telfair graduated from the Kirkcudbright Grammar School before acquiring commercial training. He immigrated to America in 175...

Telfair, Mary, 1791-1875

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Mary Telfair (1791-1875) was the daughter of Edward Telfair. She was active in cultural and social affairs in Savannah, Georgia. As the last surviving child of Edward Telfair, she came into possession of most of the large fortune accumulated by him. By her will she bequeathed sums of money or income-producing property to the Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, the Presbyterian Church in Burke County, and the Georgia Historical Society. To this last organization, she bequeathed her home ...

Independent Presbyterian Church (Savannah, Ga.)

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Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, Georgia, has been located at Bull and Oglethorpe Streets since circa 1800. The church's first pastor was Henry Kollock. On 6 April 1889, the church was destroyed by fire and was restored through funds and restoration efforts provided by the membership. From the description of Independent Presbyterian Church records, 1800-1960 [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863033 ...

Telfair, Alexander, 1789-1832.

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Alexander Telfair (1789-1832) was a son of Edward Telfair. He was a merchant and planter in Savannah. In addition, he was active in city civic and cultural affairs. From the description of Alexander Telfair papers, 1765-1832. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 144570300 ...