Manuscript Collection

Walker Family of Chester County Genealogical Research Collection - Accession 1595 - M780 (837)

Walker Family of Chester County Genealogical Research Collection - Accession 1595 - M780 (837)

Identifier

Accession 1595 - M780 (837)

Inclusive Dates

1750-1925

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

84 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists mainly of genealogical research conducted by Margaret Shuman “Peggy” Treece of the Walker Family of Chester County, SC from 1750-1925. Peggy Treece was aided in her research by William Edward Gregory, Jr., Virginia Westbrook Turner, and Ellouise James Hall. There are multiple references to the Cornwells. Two of Col. William Walker’s daughters married Cornwell’s. Also included are references to the Kennedys. They are likely connected to the early Walkers or McCulloughs and one of the Walkers married Allen (Alan) Kennedy. Fourth File includes miscellaneous information regarding the Walker family, which is not in any special order or time frame.

Provenance

Walker Family of Chester County Genealogical Research Collection was donated by Margaret Treece in 2017.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Walker Family of Chester County Genealogical Research Collection - Accession 1595 - M780 (837)

LC Subject Headings

Walker Family; Cornwell family; Kennedy family; Chester County (S.C.)--Genealogy

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