Here's another set of books that covers the early war period of Georgia. History of the Georgia Militia Purchase from Boyd Publishing http://www.boydpublishing.com/geomili.htm Smith, Gordon Burns. History of the Georgia Militia, 1783-1861 Volume 1, Campaigns and Generals. Milledgeville, GA: Boyd, 2000. ISBN: 1-890307-32-7. Volume 2, Counties and Commanders, Part One. Milledgeville, GA: Boyd, 2000. ISBN: 1-890307-33-5. Volume 3, Counties and Commanders, Part Two. Milledgeville, GA: Boyd, 2000. ISBN: 1-890307-34-3. Volume 4, The Companies. Milledgeville, GA: Boyd, 2000. ISBN: 1-890307-35-1.

Does anyone know anything about the prison system that was set up in Georgia in the 1830's and 1840's. My ancestor's brother is listed in "The Georgia Black Book" by Robert Scott Davis. It says that he was in Cass County and lists his crime as "escape". It says that he just served one term for 1 1/2 yrs. (1838-1840) I have not been able to find anything to help me understand what he might have done or if the prison was in Cass itself. Any ideas or suggestions would be very welcome! thanks, Michelle