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James B. Ware family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1980-0051M

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, legal and business papers, and newspaper clippings from Coweta and Heard Counties, Georgia, concerning James B. Ware, his wife, Sarah Simms (1833 - 1916), and other family members. One vitriolic letter from Tom Bucket attacks Judge John Mims Ware, 1831. Both men represented Heard County, Georgia, in the state legislature.

Dates

  • 1831 - 1918

Creator

Biographical / Historical

James Britton Ware was the son of Lucy Sturdivant and John Mims Ware of South Carolina and was born in Heard County, Georgia. He married Sarah M. T. Simms in Coweta County, Georgia, in 1849.

Extent

3 folders

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

Available only as photocopy.

Title
James B. Ware 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