John Wesley Fincher papers

Collection

Collection number: ahc.MSS109f

Scope and Content

This collection contains copies of a diary of John Wesley Fincher regarding his personal and religious experiences during the Mexican War; a letter written on October 28, 1846, possibly describing Mr. Fincher's experiences in the war; a soldier's discharge from the First Regiment of Georgia Volunteers; and a newspaper article regarding letter of J. Pufus Smith, a friend of Mr. Fincher's, who describes his Mexican War experiences.

Dates

1846-1847

Creator

Fincher, John Wesley, 1824-1898 (Person)

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

John Wesley Fincher (1824-1898) was born in Canton, Georgia and died in Whitfield County, Georgia. Fincher moved from Canton to Dalton in 1853 where he ran a mercantile business. While residing in Whitfield County he was Tax Collector for eight years. He also served in the Mexican War from 1846-1847.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1977.

Existence and Location of Originals

The location of the original documents has not been determined. The Kenan Research Center owns only copies of the documents in this collection.

General

America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia received support from a Digitizing Historical Records grant awarded to the Atlanta History Center, Georgia Historical Society, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Digital Library of Georgia by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.