Name/Title
The Bench and Bar of Greenville in Anet-Bellum DaysEntry/Object ID
RG134-09-04Description
This paper recounts the evolution of the legal profession in antebellum Greenville, South Carolina, spotlighting prominent figures like Benjamin F. Perry, Waddy Thompson, and Baylis J. Earle. It traces the development of courts, major legal cases, political conflicts such as the Nullification Crisis, and personal rivalries that shaped Greenville’s legal and political climate. Through biographical sketches, it highlights the intertwining of law, journalism, and politics, especially Perry's staunch Unionism amid rising secessionist sentiment. The account concludes with the Civil War's disruption and the legacy of Greenville’s legal pioneers, emphasizing their roles as civic leaders and defenders of justice in turbulent times.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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