Manuscript Collection
Brownlee Family Papers - Accession 525 - M224 (271)
Identifier
Accession 525 - M224 (271)
Inclusive Dates
1955
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
21 pieces
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of a history of the Brownlee Family of Abbeville County, South Carolina compiled from wills, tombstone records and family Bible records. The records extend from Thomas Brownlee of Torfoot, Scotland and consists of an article, “The Homes of the Brownlees In Scotland,” by Janet L. Brownlee. Also included is a genealogy of the Brownlee Family done by Leonardo Andrea for Mr. David A. Williams of Rock Hill, SC dated August 27, 1955 that traces his line to James Brownlee (1726-1798) who was the first in his line to come to America from Ireland.
Provenance
The Brownlee Family Papers were deposited in the Archives on September 20, 1983 by Jack W. Weaver.
Keywords
Brownlee Family, Abbeville County SC, Scotland
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Brownlee Family Papers - Accession 525 - M224 (271)". Finding Aid 447.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/447
LC Subject Headings
Brownlee family; Brownlee, James, 1726-1798--Family; Abbeville County (S.C.)--Genealogy; Ireland--Genealogy; Scotland--Genealogy
