John Johnson papers, 1770-1792.

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John Johnson papers, 1770-1792.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/85450348

The papers in this collection tell Johnson's side of the crisis over the sale of the Bethesda Orphan House.

3 folders (.15 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8333443

Georgia Historical Society

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Johnson, John, -1804

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John Johnson, a dissenting minister, was sent by the Countess of Huntingdon to Savannah in order to manage the Bethesda Orphan House property which she had inherited from the Rev. George Whitefield, the orphanage's founder. After her death on June 17, 1791, ownership of the Orphan House property reverted to the State under authority of an Act of December 20 1791. The Trustees appointed by this act called upon the Rev. Johnson to give up the property, which he refused to do. Johnson returned to E...

Bethesda (Orphanage : Savannah, Ga. (1740-1809))

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Whitefield, George, 1714-1770

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Epithet: Reverend; of Add MS 34068 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001152.0x0000fb Epithet: Reverend; Preacher British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001152.0x0000fc Methodist clergyman. From the description of Papers, 1750-1759. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20504475 Clergyman and evangelist. ...