Series VI: Milton County, 1858-1931, undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains financial and court records from Milton County before it merged with Fulton County in 1931. Records document the Inferior Court, Clerk of Superior, Treasurer, and Office of Tax Collector. Material includes financial books of return; court proceeding minutes; treasurer books; and ledgers of vouchers, receipts, taxes, receipts, and checks. Of particular note are penitentiary and convict records. The "whipping record" in this collection contains language that some might find offensive.
Dates
- 1858-1931, undated
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
24 linear ft. (38 volumes)
Language
From the Collection: English
Content Advisory
This collection contains original unedited versions of all content. Some material may contain depictions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There may be instances of racist language and depictions, particularly regarding African Americans. These items are presented as part of the historical record for the purpose of education and research. The viewpoints expressed in this collection do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository