Vincent Montgomery family papers, 1785-1903 [microform].

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Vincent Montgomery family papers, 1785-1903 [microform].

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The collection consists of the correspondence and business and legal papers of the Montgomery family and their relatives, the Wrights and the Shines from 1785-1903. There are a number of Confederate soldiers' letters in the correspondence including those of Vincent Mongomery who served in the 8th Georgia Militia Regiment (1864) and Thomas W. Shine who served in the 59th Georgia Infantry Regiment (1861-1863). Much of the legal and business material is concerned with the estates of deceased members of the family and the guardianship of minor children. A number of letters and other papers are concerned with politics, the Masonic organization, church and educational affairs. There are also many letters and leaflets concerned with patent medicines and health appliances.

2 microfilm reels.

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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