Lizzie K. Geiger papers, 1858-1897.

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Lizzie K. Geiger papers, 1858-1897.

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Chiefly courtship correspondence between Lizzie K. Geiger and future husband, W.A. Leaphart, including letter, 3 Mar. 1876, from Geiger, to Leaphart, re friendships, Valentine's Day, and visiting one another; 3 letters, 15 Aug. 1876, 13 Nov. 1876, and 18 Dec. 1876, from Geiger to W.A. Leaphart, re [Gen. Wade] Hampton's campaign, elections, and public opinions in Columbia and Orangeburg County, S.C.; 3 letters, 22 Apr. 1876, 3 June 1876, and 16 Apr. 1877, from Leaphart to Geiger, re S.C. State Grange movement. Letter, 8 Dec. 1876, Charleston, S.C., from E. Blum to Geiger, re recent election and centennial celebration in Greenville, S.C.; letter, 17 Mar. 1877, Rocky Well plantation, Lexington County, S.C., from Leaphart to Geiger, re Valentine's Day, visiting each other, and family wedding. Letter, 1 Jan. 1897, from Geiger Leaphart to "Mother," re payment of her inheritance from her father and great-grandmother; and letter, 2 Feb. 1897, Lizzie K. Geiger Leaphart, to "Mother," re falsification of her father's will and accusations of forgery and thievery.

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South Carolina State Grange

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The order of the Patrons of Husbandry, commonly known as the "Grange", an agrarian movement during the last quarter of the 19th century; 1872, first state convention, 1304 members; 1875, approx. 10,000 members; the Grange promoted establishment of agricultural colleges, a state board of agriculture and cooperative efforts to improve and stimulate agriculture. After 1880 the Grange declined but meetings were held throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. From the description of Re...

Leaphart, W. A.

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Geiger, Lizzie K., fl. 1897.

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Resident of Lexington County, S.C.; wife, of W.A. Leaphart. From the description of Lizzie K. Geiger papers, 1858-1897. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 42750863 ...