Archaeological Dig in Georgia

General Andrew Lewis — General Andrew Lewis Indian Attacks during the Revolutionary War In 1776, problems with Indian attacks from the Shawnee and Cherokees continued and the militia was again called upon. …

Our ancestors played their role. Especially those who fought in wars and strove to create a better world. We are in no position to agree or… — Our ancestors played their role. Especially those who fought in wars and strove to create a better world. We are in no position to agree or disagree with their lifestyle choices, because those times belong solely to the past. …

1779. June 20. Battle of Stono Ferry — 1779. June 20. Battle of Stono Ferry The Battle of Stono Ferry was fought near Charleston, South Carolina. The rear guard from a British expedition retreating from an aborted attempt to take Charleston held off an assault by poorly trained militia forces under American General Benjamin Lincoln. Stories Elijah Clark…

Archibald Holland — YouTube — Archibald Holland — YouTube Archibald Holland drew in the 1821 Georgia Land Lottery 202 1/2 acres of land in the 14th District of Henry County (later Fulton County). This land went as far South as Fulton Street, Northside Drive was on the North and West. Archibald built a house about…

Since the pandemic, access to public records has greatly changed. Especially here in Georgia. — Since the pandemic, access to public records has greatly changed. Especially here in Georgia. My experience last summer after the Georgia State Archives re-opened was appalling. First and foremost, here in Atlanta, after a year into the pandemic, masks were seldom worn in most restaurants, drug stores, grocery stores, etc…

January 1779. Siege of Augusta by the British. — January 1779. Siege of Augusta by the British. After the siege of Savannah, the British now planned to take all of Georgia. British General Howe was replaced by General Benjamin Lincoln as the Continental Commander in the South. The town of Ebenezer was under occupation. The German pastor, Christopher F…