Augusta Free School Society record book

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: ARCHS-068

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Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume record book of the Augusta Free School Society, which documents the activities of the Society, founded in Augusta in 1821 to support the education of poor children from the Augusta area. The record book includes the Augusta Free School charter, constitution, the minutes of the board of directors, and a list of subscribers.

Dates

Created: 1821-1829
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1980

Creator

Augusta Free School Society (Organization)

Biographical or Historical Information

The Augusta Free School Society was formed around 1821 by citizens of Augusta, with the goal of supporting the education of children from poor families in Augusta and the surrounding areas. An act to incorporate the Augusta Free School Society was passed by the General Assembly of Georgia on December 25th, 1821. At the time of its incorporation, the following members of the Society were appointed to the board of directors: Rev. William T. Brantly, Rev. William Moderwell, Augustus Moore, William J. Hobby, Ralph Ketchum, Samuel Hale, Hugh Nesbitt, Joel Catlin, Abiel Camfield, Robert A. Reid, Carlos Tracy, John Campbell, and Thomas McDowell.

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