Originally published in Memoirs of Georgia (1895) and Historical Collection of Georgia (1854), this reprint contains a brief history of Sumter County, Georgia followed by pioneer biographies. Included in many of the biographies are tidbits about the pioneer's character, military service, marriage, children, death, and political affiliation. A 'must-have' for any Sumter researcher. Example: (Example from the Campbell County, Georgia reprint)Thomas J. BULLARD, merchant and farmer, Palmetto, Campbell County, GA., is the son of Thomas and Susan A. BULLARD. His father was a native of Chatham County, NC where he was born in 1819 ... ((more info)) .... He died on the old homestead at Campbellton GA in 1876. He was twice married, first to Miss Ann BEARD, who died in 1844, the mother of three children: William, a planter of Putnam County; ((continues with children's names, birth dates, etc.)) ... His marriage was solemnized Jan 3, 1867 ... She is a lady of superior culture and refinement, and as an earnest and devoted Christian lady has done much to add to her husband's success .... Rev. George White 2001, paper, 12 pp.ISBN: 9780788496738 101E-GA0204
