Stephen Elliott scrapbook, 1842-1867.

Georgia Historical Society

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In the spring of 1839, three Savannahians—Episcopal divine William Bacon Stevens, renowned autograph collector Israel K. Tefft, and educator, scientist, and American Medical Association founder Dr. Richard D. Arnold—hatched the idea of an organization whose mission would be to “collect, preserve, and diffuse the history of the State of Georgia in particular, and of America generally.” In May of that year they held the first meeting of what was christened the Georgia Historical Society, the te...

Ford, Edward E. (Edward Eugene), 1795-1862

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Jackson, Henry R. (Henry Rootes), 1820-1898

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Henry R. Jackson (1820-1898), Brigadier General, Confederate States of America Army. From the description of Henry R. Jackson officer roster, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478296 Henry Rootes Jackson, son of Henry and Martha Jacqueline Jackson, was born in Athens, Georgia on June 24, 1820. He received his education from Yale University and the University of Georgia. During his life, Jackson held many prominent positions. These included, United States District Attorn...

Cohen, Solomon, 1802-1875

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Solomon Cohen (1802-1875), son of Rev. Moses C. Cohen, was a lawyer in Georgetown, S.C. until 1838 when he moved to Savannah. He represented the Georgetown District in the South Carolina Legislature. After moving to Savannah, he represented Chatham County in the Georgia Legislature. He was on the Board of Alderman of Savannah and served as U.S. Postmaster in Savannah, 1853-1861. In 1860, he was a member of the Georgia delegation to the Democratic convention in Charleston, S.C., where he spoke in...

Rees, Henry Kollock, 1822-1893.

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Episcopal Church

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In 1982, the General Convention of the Church deleted the words "Protestant" and "in the United States of America" from the official title of the Church, making it the Episcopal Church. From the description of Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, 1823-1975 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702152635 ...

Hutton, H. T., Mrs.

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Lane, A. J., Colonel.

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St. John's Church (Savannah, Ga.)

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Christ Church (Savannah, Ga.)

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Christ Church in Savannah, Georgia, was founded in 1733 by Henry Herbert. Christ Church was the first Anglican parish in Georgia. John Wesley served as the third rector of the parish, from 1736-1737. George Whitefield succeeded Wesley. The church received its charter on December 23, 1789, which was finalized by Edward Telfair on March 3, 1790. From the description of Christ Church (Savannah, Ga.) charter, 1790. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 174142561 ...

Wilmer, Richard H. (Richard Hooker), 1816-1900

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Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Alabama. From the description of Richard Hooker Wilmer papers, 1852-1894. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 664678770 Richard Hooker Wilmer (1816-1900) was an Episcopal priest in Virginia and bishop of Alabama, 1861-1900. Wilmer was born in Alexandria, Va., and was educated at Yale University and the Theological Seminary in Virgina. His father was William Holland Wilmer. From the guide to the Richard H. Wilmer Papers, ., 1821-1898,...

Lane, Harriet Anna, d. 1865.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 10th. Company G

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Elliott, Stephen, 1806-1866

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First Bishop of Georgia. Presided over the Episcopal Church of the Confederate States during the Civil War, yet was instrumental in reuniting the Northern and Southern Churches after the War. From the description of Stephen Elliott letter to I. K. Teft, Esq. [manuscript], 1843 Mar 4. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 182831489 Stephen Elliott (1806-1866) was an Episcopal bishop of Georgia (1840); and provisional bishop of Florida (1844). He died at Savannah, Ga.,...

St. Paul's Church (Ga.)

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Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864

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Bishop in the Protestant Episcopal Church and Confederate general. From the description of Letter to Mrs. Banger, n.y. October 11. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 68116515 Polk, an Episcopal bishop, served as a major general in the Confederate army until he was killed by a cannon shot at Pine Mountain, Georgia, June 14, 1864. From the description of Letter, November 28, 1861. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 650825874 ...