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Robert Habersham (1783-1870), Cherri Shelnutt May 1986

Robert Habersham (1783-1870), Cherri Shelnutt

Savannah Biographies

Robert Habersham (1783-1870) was a Georgia planter and merchant who lived from the time of the Revolution until the days of Reconstruction. He was part of the Habersham clan which had so much to do with the founding and growth of Georgia. Robert's grandfather, James, came to Georgia with George Whitfield. Robert's father, Joseph, was active in the Revolution and the early Republic, serving in the Provisional Congress and as this country's first Postmaster General. Robert Habersham added to the family honor during his own life in Savannah. He was a merchant for some sixty years, owned several well-known Savannah …


Josiah Penfield, Freddie Williams May 1986

Josiah Penfield, Freddie Williams

Savannah Biographies

Josiah Penfield was born in Connecticut but spent most of his 43 years down south in Savannah. He contributed much to the city during its formative years by participating in every social, religious, and political function he could. When he died, most of his modest fortune he had worked so hard for was brilliantly distributed by him to causes which resulted in very fruitful results. Josiah was loved by many, not because of his unique business mind but because he used it to help so many.


Hazen Kimball: Savannah Factor (1767-1819), Catherine A. Bitler May 1986

Hazen Kimball: Savannah Factor (1767-1819), Catherine A. Bitler

Savannah Biographies

Hazen Kimball, a prominent Savannah merchant, was a native of Concord, New Hampshire. The son of John and Anne Kimball, he owned his own mercantile establishment here in Savannah. Kimball was active in many aspects of society. He served as both Treasurer and Secretary Pro Tem of the Chamber of Commerce; he was a member if the New England Society of Georgia and he was a member of the Savannah Library Society. Upon his death, because he never married, his brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews all received portions of his estate as his lawful heirs.


John Thomas "Tom" Wells May 1986

John Thomas "Tom" Wells

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Frank Lambert May 1986

Frank Lambert

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Alvin N. Miller: A Biography, Martin E. Ross May 1986

Alvin N. Miller: A Biography, Martin E. Ross

Savannah Biographies

On March 25, 1889, Alvin N. Miller known as A. N. Miller. was laid to rest in Laurel Grove Cemetery (lot 151) nest to his wife, Sarah Jane McNish (who had died fifteen years earlier) Miller's funeral was a special occasion in Savannah history for it marked the end of an era many consider Savannah's "Golden Age." While Miller Lived in Savannah, he watched it rapidly develop from a small riverside community into a large industrial city. For example, the shipyards of Hutchinson Island produced what were the most powerful class of ships afloat to help handle Savannah's Prospering cotton …


Steve Odom May 1986

Steve Odom

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Leck Byrd Jr. May 1986

Leck Byrd Jr.

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Prince Sills May 1986

Prince Sills

African American Funeral Programs

Interment at Portersville Baptist Church Cemetery in Waynesboro, Georgia


The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University May 1986

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

  • Campus Housing Changes Effective Fall
  • News
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Features
  • Classifieds
  • Sports


The Parrish-Bird-William House, Bulloch County Historical Society May 1986

The Parrish-Bird-William House, Bulloch County Historical Society

Bulloch County Historical Society Publications

A history of the Parrish-Bird-Williams house, accompanied by sketches of its original floor plan and information relating to the restoration of the rooms.


John Henry Stowbridge, Sr. May 1986

John Henry Stowbridge, Sr.

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Christine Mobley Sawyer May 1986

Christine Mobley Sawyer

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University May 1986

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

  • News
  • Editorials
  • Features
  • Classifieds
  • Sports


The Inkwell, Armstrong State College May 1986

The Inkwell, Armstrong State College

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.


Annie Ruth Hendrix Kirkland May 1986

Annie Ruth Hendrix Kirkland

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Lee James Young May 1986

Lee James Young

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University May 1986

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

  • New Athletic Fee Increase Raises Revenue
  • News
  • Editorials
  • Features
  • Classifieds
  • Sports


Marie Benton Burke May 1986

Marie Benton Burke

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Mr. Robert Simmons May 1986

Mr. Robert Simmons

African American Funeral Programs

Mr_Robert_Simmons.pdf - Funeral program for Mr. Robert Simmons


The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University May 1986

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

  • News
  • Editorials
  • Features
  • Classifieds
  • Sports


Willie Lee Burke May 1986

Willie Lee Burke

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


The Inkwell, Armstrong State College Apr 1986

The Inkwell, Armstrong State College

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.


Ruben Anderson Apr 1986

Ruben Anderson

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Mr. John O. Walker Apr 1986

Mr. John O. Walker

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral program for John Walker. Service was held on April 28, 1986 in Newnan, Georgia.


Claud Davis Apr 1986

Claud Davis

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Leon Lee Apr 1986

Leon Lee

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


Robert "Boyse" Williams, Sr Apr 1986

Robert "Boyse" Williams, Sr

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University Apr 1986

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

  • GSC Student's Car Stolen from Dorm
  • News
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Features
  • Classifieds
  • Sports


Eddie Cooper Apr 1986

Eddie Cooper

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.