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Series I. Joseph Gatins Papers, 1848-2005, undated, bulk 1999-2005, bulk: 1999 - 2005

 Series

Scope and Content

This series consists of genealogical records, correspondence, an election oath, and newspaper clippings. Genealogical records include research related to Gatin’s employer, Central of Georgia Railway; his church, the Church of the Immaculate Conception; and Gatins’ court deposition on behalf of two Irish merchants, John and James Lynch. Correspondence is between Gatin’s great-great-grandson, Joseph Francis Miguel Gatins and Dr. Thomas Dyer about Joseph Gatins. Their letters discussed whether or not he was a Union sympathizer, and his involvement with the Lynch case.

Dates

  • 1848-2005, undated, bulk 1999-2005
  • Majority of material found within 1999 - 2005

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

0.05 linear ft. (1 document case)

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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