Georgia   Biographies	Glynn
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           GLYNN

Glynn was an English nobleman, who espoused the cause of
liberty, during the unhappy differences between the
Colonies and mother county, in 1774, ‘5, and ‘6.  This
county was named in ’77.

Ref:  Sherwood, Adiel, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA, 1837, Printed by P. Force, Washington City, p.
281. GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA

This is one of the oldest counties in Georgia, being
first laid out in 1765, into two parishes, vis., St.
Patrick and St. David’s, although extensive settlements
had been made many years before.  In 1777, the parishes
above named were formed into the County of Glynn, and so
named in honour of John Glynn, Esq., distinguished for
his unwavering support of the colonies.

The principal streams are the Alatamaha, turtle, Little
and St. Simon’s rivers.

BRUNSWICK is the county town, situated on the east bank
of theTurtle River, 201 miles southeast of Milledgeville.
The town is situated on a beautiful bluff of white sand,
elevated from eight to twelve feet above high water, and
extending itself up and down the river for upwards of two
miles, affording a delightful situation for a city of the
largest extent.

Frederica is on the west side of  St. Simon’s Island, and
was settled in 1739.  It received its name in honour of
Frederick, Prince of Wales, only son of George II.  It
was laid out by General Oglethorpe, with wide streets,
crossing each other at right angles, and planted with
rows of orange trees.  This place was the favourite
residence of General Oglethorpe, and figures much in the
early history of Georgia.

Ref:  White, Rev. George, HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF
GEORGIA, 1854, Pudney & Russell, Publishers, New York,
pp. 461-474.  (Reprinted 1968, Heritage Papers,
Danielsville, GA)






Note: Adiel Sherwood, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA, Washington City, Printed by P. Force, 1837,  pp.
255-256. APPENDIX:  BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES "The author
conceived that a short biographical sketch of the
individuals after whom the several counties were named,
would furnish an instructive and pleasing appendage to
his topographical work... Acquainted with the intimate
friends of some of the 'venerable dead,' he has been
furnished with sufficient materials to enlarge on their
character... There are in the State ninety counties (book
printed in 1837, presently in 2001, there are 159
counties)..."


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