- Collection:
- Savannah Biographies
- Title:
- A Biographical Study of Captain Robert Flournoy
- Creator:
- Edwards, John B.
- Date of Original:
- 1991-11-20
- Subject:
- Biography--Georgia--Savannah
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, 32.08354, -81.09983
- Medium:
- biographies (literary works)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Robert Flournoy was born into an affluent family in Prince Edward County, Virginia in 1763. After moving to the Revolutionary War, Robert amassed large land holdings in 11 counties. Mr. Flournoy married Mary Willis Cobb and fathered 9 children. Robert served several terms in the Georgia legislature as a Representative and Senator. Capt, Flournoy moved to Chatham County late in his life and purchased three plantations. Mr. Flournoy separated from his wife and died in Lexington, Georgia.
- Metadata URL:
- https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/67
- Additional Rights Information:
- This work is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
- Holding Institution:
- Lane Library (Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus)
- Rights:
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