James S. Richmond collection on Wymberley Tract 1860-1950

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James S. Richmond collection on Wymberley Tract 1860-1950

This collection contains information on the property transfer for the Wymberley Tract. Included are deeds, maps and photographs pertaining to the transfer and development of property.

3 folders (.2 cubic feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6911808

Georgia Historical Society

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Richmond, James S.

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Wymberley Tract, on Isle of Hope near Savannah, Georgia, is a part of the Wormsloe Plantation granted to Noble Jones in 1756. It was inherited by his son, Noble Wimberly Jones. Wimberly (original spelling) Tract appeared as a separate name for part of Wormsloe around 1808. In 1888, Colonel John H. Estill purchased several parcels of the tract and built his residence there. In 1909, the property was purchased by Judge George W. Tiedeman who built a mansion on the site, Carsten Hall, which burned ...