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Zean William Kirkland family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1971-0111M

Scope and Contents

Coffee County, Georgia, land records, many from the city of Douglas; Z. W. Kirkland Civil War papers, primarily relating to his injury and sick furlow, but also a report on Confederate conditions by the captain of Co. C, 50th Regt. GA Vols., Alfred A. Smith, 1864; and Kirkland's estate settlement papers.

Dates

  • 1838-1928
  • Majority of material found in 1861-1912

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Zean Kirkland was the son of Margaret Carver and Moses Kirkland of Georgia. Around 1831, they moved to Coffee County, Georgia. Four of their six sons died in the Civil War; but Zean, whose leg was so badly injured six months after he enlisted in the 50th Regiment, Georgia Volunteers that he never returned to the battlefield, survived to handle the business affairs of several family members. He married Penelope Gaskins around 1859.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Based on type of record. Grants and deeds based on land location.

Title
Zean William Kirkland 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