Moore, Thomas (fl. 1827) [Grant of guardianship to Henry Gibbons]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00658.05 Author/Creator: Moore, Thomas (fl. 1827) Place Written: Laurens County, Georgia Type: Document Date: 14 May 1827 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 33 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Copy of the court document of Laurens County, Georgia granting guardianship over minors David Brown Gibbons and Margaret Gibbons to Henry Gibbons. Charges Henry with managing the minors' estate, education, and upbringing. Moore signed as the court clerk.
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