Benjamin T. Watkins Family Papers
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- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/689d51c75k-cor
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Call Number:
- MSS717
- Contact Information:
- Rose Library, Woodruff Library Emory University 540 Asbury Circle Atlanta, GA 30322 rose.library@emory.edu 404-727-6887
About This Collection
- Creator:
- Watkins, Benjamin T.
- Contributor:
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866., McMillan, James M., Watkins, J. H., and Watkins family.
- Primary Language:
- English
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Papers of Georgia soldier Benjamin T. Watkins, his son John Hill Watkins, and James McMillan from 1818-1920, including correspondence, military records kept by Benjamin T. Watkins relating to the relocation of Cherokee Indians, and miscellaneous land contracts and receipts.
- Learn More:
- Finding Aid
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Agriculture--Georgia., Cherokee Indians--Government., Slavery--Georgia., Indians, Treatment of--United States--History--19th century., Trail of Tears, 1838-1839., Cherokee Indians--Relocation., and Soldiers--Georgia.
- Subject - Names:
- Georgia. Militia. 2nd Regiment of Infantry.
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Fort Cumming (Ga.)
About This Collection
- Creator:
- Watkins, Benjamin T.
- Contributor:
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866., McMillan, James M., Watkins, J. H., and Watkins family.
- Primary Language:
- English
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Papers of Georgia soldier Benjamin T. Watkins, his son John Hill Watkins, and James McMillan from 1818-1920, including correspondence, military records kept by Benjamin T. Watkins relating to the relocation of Cherokee Indians, and miscellaneous land contracts and receipts.
- Learn More:
- Finding Aid
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Agriculture--Georgia., Cherokee Indians--Government., Slavery--Georgia., Indians, Treatment of--United States--History--19th century., Trail of Tears, 1838-1839., Cherokee Indians--Relocation., and Soldiers--Georgia.
- Subject - Names:
- Georgia. Militia. 2nd Regiment of Infantry.
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Fort Cumming (Ga.)
Find This Collection
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/689d51c75k-cor
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Call Number:
- MSS717
- Contact Information:
- Rose Library, Woodruff Library Emory University 540 Asbury Circle Atlanta, GA 30322 rose.library@emory.edu 404-727-6887