Edgeworth Bird family papers, 1806, 1835-1949 (bulk 1861-1902).

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Edgeworth Bird family papers, 1806, 1835-1949 (bulk 1861-1902).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476791

The collection consists of papers of Edgeworth Bird and the Bird family from 1806, 1835-1949. The papers include correspondence, clippings, photographs (ca. 1848-1900) of the Bird family, a commonplace book (1843-1848) of Sallie C. Baxter containing extracts from her readings, an autograph book, an 1806 diary (author unknown) describing activities in Hancock and surrounding counties in Georgia, and genealogies of the Baxter, Bird, and allied families. Early correspondence (1839-1851) is between members of the Baxter family including letters between Thomas W. and Mary Baxter discussing his health, taxes, and land values; and letters from Leroy M. Wiley to Thomas detailing Wiley's trip to England in 1839.

2.5 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403619

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Baxter, Thomas W.

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Byrd family

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 3rd

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Bird, Sallie, 1828-1910

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Wiley, Leroy M., 1794-1868

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Bird, Edgeworth, 1825-1867

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Edgeworth Bird (1825-1867), planter of Hancock County (Ga.) and soldier in the 3rd Georgia Infantry Regiment, married Sallie C. Baxter (1828-1910). Their children included Wilson Edgeworth and Saida B. who married Victor Smith, their son was Victor Edgeworth Smith. From the description of Edgeworth Bird family papers, 1806, 1835-1949 (bulk 1861-1902). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476791 ...

Baxter family.

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Bird, Wilson Edgeworth.

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Baxter, Mary, fl. 1839-1851.

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Smith, Saida Bird.

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Smith, Victor E.

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Bird family.

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