Papers of George Twyman, 1750-1911.

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Papers of George Twyman, 1750-1911.

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Includes personal and business correspondence, 1797-1860, of Twyman family members and relatives, chiefly of George Twyman, Joseph Twyman, and Joseph W. Twyman, concerning family and social news of Albemarle County and Charlottesville, Va., Kentucky, and Arkansas; religious thought; financial matters; and work in hemp factory and unemployment in Kentucky (1845). Also include letter, 1804, concerning the possibility that a slave may run away and complaints of the hired slaves; and letter, 1849, about death of family member from cholera epidemic in Kentucky. Includes land deeds and plats, 1750-1837, for Orange, Louisa, and Albemarle counties, Va.; bond, 1755, of George Twyman; promissory note, 1765; copy of bond and receipt, 1809; and transcripts and photostat of autobiography, 1811, of George Twyman. Also include papers, will, account, and legal opinion, 1803-1818, pertaining to George Twyman's estate; papers and accounts, 1821-54, concerning estate settlements; copies of wills, 1842-1843, of Joseph Twyman; note, 1846, about the names of slaves from the estate of Joseph Twyman; and copy of will, 1864, of George Crank. Also include letter, 1861, from R.G. Twyman to his sister, concerning social news from Arkansas, Secession and his refusal to fight; letters, 1861-1862, of Walker G. Twyman, with the 19th Virginia Infantry, and his sister, concerning troop movements to Manassas, camp life and homesickness, and the Earlysville militia; manuscript map, ca. 1861, of fortifications around Centreville, Va.; and pass, 1863, for James W. Twyman to visit his sons. Also include diary, 1872, of an Arkansas farm boy, William H. Coleman, recording his daily chores and social activities; letters, 1907-1908, re: Twyman genealogy; letter, 1911, from C.V. Buckley concerning his desire that his son meet relatives; genealogical data on Twyman family; and clippings.

90 (ca.) items.

University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7344190

University of Virginia. Library

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Crank, George

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

Twyman, George.

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Resident of Va. From the description of George Twyman : miscellaneous papers, 1800 Jan. 13-Feb. 3. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49343254 Resident of Albemarle County, Va. From the description of Papers of George Twyman, 1800-1817. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32672147 Represented in the collection are: George Twyman, his son, Joseph Twyman, and his grandson, Joseph W. Twyman, all residents of Albemarle County, Vi...

Twyman, R. G.,

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Twyman family.

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Twyman, James W.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 19th

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Buckley, C. V.,

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Twyman, Joseph.

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Represented in the collection are Joseph Twyman and his son, Joseph W. Twyman, both residents of Albemarle County, Va. From the description of Papers of Joseph Twyman, 1733-1892 (bulk 1792-1870). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32672119 ...

Coleman, William Henry, 1888-

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Twyman, Walker G.,

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Twyman, Joseph W.

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