Frances West Reid genealogical collection, 1820-1965

Summary

Creator:

Reid, Frances W. (Frances West)

Date:

1820-1965

Extent:

9.5 Linear Feet 16 boxes, 2 half boxes, 1 oversized box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Frances West Reid genealogical collection, ms2451, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains genealogy on families of the Athens and Northeast Georgia region, including lineage charts, family correspondence, deed records, marriage records, wills, and census records. Also included are church and cemetery records from the region.

Biographical / historical:

Frances West Reid (1895-1976) collected information on her family and friends with a concentration on personal files and church records. The Reid family is from Athens and Clarke County.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Land tenure -- Southern States.
Georgia -- Religious life and customs.
Cemeteries -- Southern States.
Genealogy.
Cemeteries -- Georgia.
Census.
Deeds.
Wills.

Places:

Virginia -- Genealogy.
South Carolina -- Genealogy.
Clarke County (Ga.)
Georgia -- Genealogy.
North Carolina -- Genealogy.

Preferred citation:

Frances West Reid genealogical collection, ms2451, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the University of Georgia Libraries.