Berrien County (Ga.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/n81018206
Found in 86 Collections and/or Records:
The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Volume 6 Number 3 , November 1997
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Collection number: CA-012-001-016
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The Family of Francis Marion Shaw, Volume 6 Number 3, November 1997. From the Berrien County Historical Foundation Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.This newsletter profiles Chester David Shaw, the youngest son of Francis Marion and Rachel Allen Shaw, detailing a life marked by both wealth and tragedy. Born in 1875, Chester became a successful gentleman farmer and businessman, engaging in ventures such as a livery business, naval stores...
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November 1997
The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Volume 7 Number 1, March 1998
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Collection number: CA-012-001-017
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The Family of Francis Marion Shaw, Volume 7 Number 1, March 1998. From the Berrien County Historical Foundation Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.This newsletter details how several grandsons of Francis Marion and Rachel Allen Shaw prominently served in law enforcement across Berrien and surrounding counties in Georgia and Florida for over three decades. Figures like Frank Allen began as a night marshal in Nashville, responsible for basic...
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March 1998
The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Volume 7 Number 2, July 1998
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Collection number: CA-012-001-018
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The Family of Francis Marion Shaw, Volume 7 Number 2, July 1998. From the Berrien County Historical Foundation Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.This newsletter profiles Lacy Lester Shaw, the fifth child of Francis Marion and Rachel Allen Shaw, detailing a life characterized by a close bond with his younger brother Chester, fluctuating financial success, and persistent political aspirations. Initially a farmer, Lacy's wealth significantly...
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July 1998
The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Volume 7 Number 3, October 1998
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Collection number: CA-012-001-019
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The Family of Francis Marion Shaw, Volume 7 Number 1, October 1998. From the Berrien County Historical Foundation Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.This newsletter centers on the enduring legacy of Francis Marion Shaw. Despite this profound disability, Shaw demonstrated immense courage and stamina, successfully clearing and cultivating multiple plantations and raising a large family with his wife, Rachel Moore Allen Shaw, whom he married in...
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October 1998
The Nashville Herald - Centennial Edition, Feb. 16, 1956
Item — Box 6, Item: 10
Collection number: Item 10
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The Berrien County Centennial Edition, 1856 - 1956. Covers highlights of Berrien county's history and plans for the centennial celebration
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Created: Feb. 16, 1956
Velma McMillian Scrapbook Collection
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Collection number: CA-012-007
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From the Collection:
The Berrien County Historical Foundation Collection is a partnership between the Foundation and Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections to digitize, preserve, and provide access to materials documenting the history and families of Berrien County, Georgia. Established in 1995, the Foundation is dedicated to promoting local history through educational programming, community projects, and stewardship of archival resources. This digital collection features family...
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Acquired: 2025-06-01