John H. and Caroline C. McTyre family letters
Scope and Contents
Primarily Civil War letters from John H. McTyre (sometimes McTier), 41st Regiment Georgia Volunteers, Company C, who in one letter wrote from the ditches west of Atlanta. He wrote to his wife Caroline about the death of her brother, James Cox, of his fears that he may never see his family again, and makes references to their sons, Randy and Jimmy. Also included is a letter from Caroline Cox to John H. McTier in Alabama before their marriage.
Dates
- 1854 - 1864
Creator
- McTyre, John Howard, 1833 - 1907 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
John Howard McTyre was the son of Mary Howard and William F. McTyre of Cobb County, Georgia. He married Caroline Cox, daughter of Margaret Moore and Miranda (Mirandy) Cox of South Carolina, around 1854.
Extent
4 items
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
Available only as photocopy.
- Title
- John H. and Caroline C. McTyre family letters
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States