More facts surface on Milton County namesake

Name/Title

More facts surface on Milton County namesake

Entry/Object ID

2021.3.21

Description

Clipping from local newspaper

Context

John Milton is an important figure in Georgia's history. During the Revolutionary War, he was instructed to remove to safety all of Geogia's early records including land grants, Crown documents, court books, etc. The transport entailed several stops before the documents were safely returned to Georgia's capital at the end of the war. This research could uncover significant facts about Milton's life and death.

Collection

Aubrey Morris

Acquisition

Accession

2021.3

Source or Donor

Tera Morris

Acquisition Method

Gift

Publication Details

Date Published

Jul 3, 2002