James Eppinger family papers, 1807-1899.

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James Eppinger family papers, 1807-1899.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476443

The collection consists of papers of James Eppinger and the Eppinger family of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia from 1807-1899. The majority of the collection relates to James Eppinger and includes letterbooks (1830-1869, with gaps), a journal (1834), and a property book (1851-1859) containing entries listing property bought and sold in Georgia; birth, death and sales of slaves; cash accounts for sales and purchases. The materials document Eppinger's business activities including the cotton trade, Georgia land sales, plantation management and farming, his service in the Georgia House of Representatives (1837-1841), his law practice, Georgia politics, and Reconstruction. The papers also include a form book (1854) containing examples of various legal documents; a cash book (1807-1812) of John Eppinger with clippings laid in over the accounts; a legal ledger (1890-1899) of Edward Eppinger listing the client's name, court case, activities, and charges; and two remedy books (n.d.) containing recipes for ink, soap, etc. as well as remedies for various illnesses.

2.5 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403293

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Eppinger, James, b. 1790.

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James Eppinger (b. 1790), banker, lawyer, and Georgia House of Representatives (1837-1841) of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia. Other family members include James' father John Eppinger (1765-1823) and son Edward Eppinger (b. 1835). From the description of James Eppinger family papers, 1807-1899. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476443 ...

Eppinger, Edward, b. 1835.

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Georgia. General Assembly. House of Representatives

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The House Communications Office, previously known as the Georgia House Public Information Office, provides media credentials and workspace for journalists who cover the Georgia House of Representatives and serves as the direct liaison between the Office of the Speaker and media outlets in the state. The Director of Media Relations for House Communications, under the direction of the Director of Media Services, supervises the Communications staff to facilitate the coverage by reporters of legisla...

Eppinger, John, 1765-1823.

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