NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS: LIBERTY COUNTY ARTICLES: 1786-1829
The following items were transcribed from various national newspapers.
Philadelphia, July 17, Died, lately in Liberty county, Georgia, George McDonald, aged 110 years. He never had any sickness and was able to walk abroad about his business, till within a few days of his death. His chief drink was buttermilk. He came over from England with general Oglethorpe.
Source: The Connecticut Journal, August 2, 1786, Page 2
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Committed to the goal in Coosawhatchie, on the 28th ult, an African woman, about 25 or years of oage, five feet high, dressed in a light cotton and wool homespun habit, who calls her name Rita, and says she belongs to Mr. Frank Catman, of Liberty County, in Georgia. Robert G. Norton, S.B.D., March 10.
Source: The City Gazette and Daily Advertiser, April 9, 1821, Page 1
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The Savannah Georgian of the 16th states that the crops of Sea Island Cotton of that, and of Bryan and Liberty counties, with few exceptions, will be very unproductive; -- according to the general estimation not more than half an average crop, and at the most favorable estimate, three quarters. For the last three weeks, the rains have been heavy, and almost of daily occurence. The Corn crops look much better and are said to promise well. The Rice of the inland swamp plantations, is also stated to be luxurient, and to promise an abundant crop. The Cotton on the islands is supposed to be less injured than on the main.
Source: The Baltimore Patriot, July 25, 1829, Page 2
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Submitted by Bob Franks
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