Berrien W. Durden family Civil War papers
Collection
Identifier: 1992-0009M
Scope and Contents
Letters among Berry, his wife, Jane, and his brother, Dennis, during 1863 - 1864. Jane wrote about farming and family. Dennis enclosed a war song. Rountree family information is included.
Dates
- 1853 - 1897
Creator
- Durden, Berrien Walter, 1838 - 1922 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Berrien and his brother, Dennis L. (ca. 1843 - 1864) were the sons of Dennis and Phoebe Dillard Durden of Emanuel County, Georgia. In 1859, Berry married Elizabeth Jane Rountree, daughter of John and Nancy Kent Rountree, also of that county. When the Civil War began, Berry enlisted in the Cavalry, Cobb's Legion, Company L. While Dennis joined Company H of the 48th Georgia Infantry.
Extent
.25 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Berrien W. Durden family Civil War 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
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States