This index compiles 1,352 Baldwin County, Georgia marriage records from court documents covering 1806 to 1850. It lists groom, bride, and marriage date entries in chronological order, offering a valuable genealogical resource for tracing family history, local relationships, and early county residents across more than four decades.
David Cary, born in Missouri in 1836, journeyed across the plains to Oregon in 1852, driving an ox team. After mining in California, he returned to Oregon to enlist in the fight against local tribes, later settling in Idaho. Cary married Rebecca Barr in 1865 and engaged in farming and merchandising before focusing on stock raising in Harney Valley. A pioneering settler, he cultivated 1,600 acres and served as road supervisor, earning respect for his integrity and contributions to the community.
The Treaty of May 6, 1828, granted the Cherokee Nation 7 million acres as a permanent home, recognizing their sovereignty while mandating the cession of remaining lands to the United States. As a result, some Cherokee settlers were displaced from previously believed tribal lands. The treaty stipulated that land ceded would be appraised, and cash payments would be made for improvements made by proprietors. Numerous accounts detail the assessed value of various improvements, reflecting the complexities of land and ownership during this period.
The compiled military service records of 1,235 Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt, have been digitized. Each record features individual jackets detailing the soldier’s name, organization, rank, and medical records. The records also contain personal information and documentation descriptions. Discharges occurred for various reasons, such as age, ability, discipline issues, or hardship. This initiative provides significant insights into the personnel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.
Mrs. C.B. Cary, born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1815, was a pioneering figure who moved to Kentucky at age four. She married Miles S. Cary in 1831, and together they relocated to Missouri before embarking on a journey to Oregon in 1843. Their trek was one of the best-managed cross-country migrations, marked by hardships yet achieving their goal. After settling in Oregon, Mrs. Cary became a resilient matriarch, managing their farm after her husband’s death in 1858. She currently resides in Lafayette, surrounded by family.