Palmer family papers, 1850-1972

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Palmer family papers, 1850-1972

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/185101589

This collection contains papers and materials related to the Palmer family as well as other related families including the Winkler family. Included in the collection are letters, deeds, business records, military records, maps, and photographs. Some of the materials pertain to the development of Isla Island and Tybee Island and relevant maps are included in the collection. Additionally this collection includes the records of the transfer of the Mulberry Grove plantation from Zachariah M. Winkler to the Palmer family heirs.

3 boxes (1.5 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6950091

Georgia Historical Society

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Georgia. Chatham Artillery of Savannah

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The Chatham Artillery is the oldest military organization in the State of Georgia, form on May 1, 1786. It has always been, and continues to be, an important unit of the State Militia and participated in every war fought by United States forces with the exception of the War with Mexico, 1845-1848, at which time another Savannah military unit was chosen by lot. The company was called upon for both festive and solemn occasions, such as escorting President George Washington in 1791, the Marquis de ...

Palmer, Vera C., 1886-1981.

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Samuel Palmer of Darien (d. 1850), was married in 1826 to Caroline America Dexter (1807 -). He came to Savannah in 1818, but retained his home at Darien until 1852. Samuel B. Palmer (1828 - 1913) was a son of Samuel and Caroline (Dexter) Palmer. He was born in Darien, came to Savannah as a young man and opened a hardware business known as Palmer and Sons, and later as Palmer and Deppish. After Mr. Deppish's death the firm was renamed Palmer Bros., and still later was incorporated as Palmer Hardw...

Winkler, Zachariah M.

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