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William N. Gantt papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS601f

Scope and Content

This collection contains an original land grant, indentures, and land warranty deeds. This collection also includes a will dated 1901.

Dates

  • 1869-1901

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

William N. Gantt purchased land in District 17, Section 2, Land Lot 987 in Cobb County in 1866 from Elisha Cochran who received the land via grant in 1832.Gantt continued to acquire land in Cobb County including land in District 17, Section 2, Land lot 937, District 17, Section 2, Land Lot 989. Additioanl biographical information about Gantt, Cochran, and J. Y. Alexander has not been determined.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Title
William N. Gantt papers
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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