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Colclough family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1974-0142M

Scope and Contents

Letter from Thomas to his wife, July 10, 1862. A four-page Colclough family history by Dr. B. D. Ragsdale of Mercer University is included.

Dates

  • 1862 and 1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Biographical / Historical

Thomas was married to Sarah Frances (Shoog) Taylor and lived in Penfield, Georgia. He and his brother, Franklin W. (Dock) Colclough (1838-1862), were both enlisted in the 55th Regiment Georgia Infantry, Company B, and died of measles near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Extent

2 items

Language of Materials

English

Title
Colclough family papers
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States