Carson family papers
Scope and Contents
The Civil War letters run from 1864 - 1865 and discuss William's camp life outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the Battle of Nashville, and the success of an African American regiment. Other letters are mostly incoming from family members in other states, including the Hammontree family, W. M. Phillips of Arkansas, and W. U. Griffith.
Dates
- 1851 - 1932
Creator
- Carson family (Family)
Biographical / Historical
William Smith Carson was a Union soldier from Bradley County, Tennessee, in the 1st Regiment Tennessee Cavalry, Company E, and corresponded frequently with his wife, Elvira Hammontree Carson. In the 1870s, they settled in Cohutta Springs, Murray County, Georgia.
Extent
.25 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Carson family papers
- 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