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McLaws's
Civilian Careers — Egypt,
Georgia 1870 - 1875 |
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McLaws
purchased 1,572 acres in Effingham County in January 1870.
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"He
made the purchase as the trustee for his wife Emily —
for $2,500 — $500 down and the balance with interest
to be paid in two years."
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| Egypt,
Georgia |
Daughter
Virginia wrote the plantation was
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"named
Egypt, because of the fine corn raised there. The house
was quite large, two stories and a very high attic —
a nice porch downstairs and upstairs with columns."
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house, located 40 miles north of Savannah, Georgia contained |
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"eight
large rooms with high ceilings, large closets in each, and
every one with a nice fireplace." Virginia continued,
"In those days there were no toilet facilities, no
electric lights. There was an outdoor kitchen, also one
on the large back porch." (1)
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| McLaws
would also attempt to earn a living as an life insurance salesman,
and contemplated seeking the Office of Comptroller General of
Georgia. Neither worked out. |
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(1) ASG, 48. Effingham County
Deed of Sale, January 27, 1870, Effingham County Records.
GHS-VM ETM.
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