William H. Dumont papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: ARCHS-057

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Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of materials related to the genealogy research William H. Dumont conducted from 1960-1969, on many Georgia families. The materials include correspondence to and from Dumont regarding his genealogy research, photocopies of primary sources he used in his research, research notes, and handwritten family trees he created through his research.

Dates

Created: 1941-1969
Other: Majority of material found in 1960-1969
Other: Date acquired: 05/17/1979

Creator

Dumont, William H. (Person)

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical or Historical Information

William Henry Dumont (1897-1970), was born on October 18, 1897, the son of William Alexander Dumont and Martha Jane Hay. He married Louise Marks. Dumont was a certified genealogist and editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly at the time of his death. Dumont published many works on genealogy and other topics. His books include: Index of Revolutionary War pension applications; Colonial Georgia genealogical data, 1748-1783; Commercial fishing gear of the United States; Land owners: St. Geroge's Parsih Georgia; Some early residents, Burke County, Georgia, 1786-1819; Shucking Oysters: one of New Jersey's growing industries; A short census of Virginia, 1779; and Burke County, Georgia. Though Dumont was a prolific genealogy researcher, he also had a career in government organizations related to fisheries, and lived and worked in Washington D.C. and New Jersey before settling in Augusta, GA.

Note written by

Extent

2.00 Linear Feet

Language

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection is comprised of materials related to the genealogy research William H. Dumont conducted from 1960-1969, on many Georgia families. The materials include correspondence, photocopies of primary sources, research notes, and handwritten family trees. William Henry Dumont (1897-1970), was a certified genealogist and editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, and researched family geneaolgy focused in Georgia and the Carolinas.

Arrangement Note

This collection has been arranged at the folder level, according to the original order determined by the creator of the records. Folders are arranged alphabetically by family name, with an additional folder for published materials, and one for miscellaneous materials.