The Southern States of America
Published in 1909

Editors Preface

THE widespread interest in Southern history and the demand for a comprehensive and authoritative work' on the subject account for the appearance of this series. It has been planned with the double purpose of presenting in brief compass the separate histories of the Southern States and of treating, in a satisfactory way, the wider relations-interstate, intersectional and federal-as well as the economic and social conditions of the South, which have never received full treatment at the hands of historians.

The multiplication of detached works on state history and the publication, by local and state organizations, of valuable archives and monographs have made the historical literature of the separate states too extensive for the use of the general reader, and have at the same time emphasized the need of combining in one series the results of recent investigations in the various fields considered. Since it was not intended that the volumes devoted to state history, any more than the others, should be a mere compilation from histories already published, this part of the work alto has been done by scholars whose independent researches give ample assurance of the originality and authenticity of their contributions.

The editors believe that, in attempting the more difficult and important task of providing for a general history of the South, they may, without presumption, lay claim to a larger aim than is represented by former works in this field. Until the present time, the meagreness and inaccessibility of the necessary sources have, in great measure, restricted the efforts of Southern historians to their respective states. Since this method of work minimizes and often ignores entirely those developments which are not confined by state limits and which are consequently far-reaching in their effects, it has produced an unfortunate result from the standpoint of the general historian. It is believed, too, that recent historical activity respecting the South has now provided facilities which render possible the investigation of topics relating to the entire section without relying wholly upon secondary authorities, which have been prepared principally from a local point of view.

It was evident to the editors that the proper execution of their task, within a brief time, would require a judicious division of labor, and they began their work in the confident belief that its importance would enlist the active cooperation of scholars in every part of the South. Each member of the editorial staff prepared a detailed outline of the subjects to be treated in his department, being careful to avoid trespassing upon the work of other departments and at the same time so to coordinate the subject matter as to provide in the series for an adequate treatment of every important phase of Southern history. Assignments were then made with the greatest care, contributors being chosen who were in a position to write authoritatively upon their respective subjects.

The pages of this series have not been burdened with footnotes, this omission being supplied by the insertion of a working bibliography at the end of each chapter. No effort has been made, however, to reproduce elaborate lists of obsolete works which, although familiar to the contributors, would be inaccessible to the general reader.

The title of the series, THE SOUTH IN THE BUILDING OF THE NATION, indicates the general point of view from which the work has been planned and executed. Owing to peculiar conditions the South was, and to some extent still is, a sort of political and economic unit-a definite section-with an interrelated and separate history, special problems and distinct life. It has been attempted, without disparagement to other sections, to provide for a judicious and unimpassioned account of the important and honorable part the South has contributed to the history and wealth of the Nation.

Since it is the function of the historian not only to narrate facts but to interpret them, the writers have been selected from scholars who, because of their thorough familiarity with the historic traditions, sentiments and facts of the South, are best qualified to write its history. Through their intimate knowledge of and contact with the South, it is believed that the contributors of these volumes have had a special preparation for the work which they have undertaken.

In conclusion, the editors acknowledge with pleasure their indebtedness to the many writers, too numerous to mention separately in this connection, whose hearty cooperation and scholarly work have assured the success of the enterprise.

THE EDITORS

EDITOR'S PREFACE TO THE HISTORY OF THE STATES

THREE volumes in this series have been devoted to the history of the states told separately. The writing of the history of each state has been assigned to several writers, men who are recognized in their respective states as authorities on periods which they treat. The desire has been to have a somewhat encyclopaedic account but not a dry chronological statement of facts. The result, therefore, is that the essays in these three volumes show much individuality and represent many view-points.

In these volumes will be found a treatment of fifteen states, the eleven states which organized the "Confederate States of America," the three border states of Maryland, Kentucky and Missouri and the state of West Virginia which was carved out of Virginia during the War of Secession.

The order of arrangement of the histories of the states in these volumes is as follows:

I. Virginia and the states formed from her original territory : Maryland, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

II. Georgia and the states formed from its original territory: Alabama and Mississippi.

III. Florida, which, though it contains the oldest town in the United States, is not treated in its historical order since it did not become a part of the United States till 1819, but is placed after the Georgia group on account of its proximity.

IV. The states west of the Mississippi River in the order of their admission to the Union.

A list of the governors of the states and other matter will be found at the end of Volume III.

J. A. C. C.

Volume 1

• Introductory Outline to the History of the States

• The History of Virginia - Chapter I
  The Beginnings of Virginia, 1584 - 1624

• The History of Virginia - Chapter II
  Virginia as a Royal Province

• The History of Virginia - Chapter III
  The Economic and Social Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century

• The History of Virginia - Chapter IV
  From Colony to Commonwealth, 1763-1776

• The History of Virginia - Chapter V
  The Commonwealth of Virginia, 1776-1861.

• The History of Virginia - Chapter VI
  Virginia in the Confederacy, 1861-1865

• The History of Virginia - Chapter VII
  Virginia in the new Nation, 1865-1909.

• The History of Maryland - Chapter I
  The Province of Maryland, 1608-1776.

• The History of Maryland - Chapter II
  Maryland from 1776 to 1868.

• The History of Maryland - Chapter III
  History of Maryland from 1865 to 1909.

• The History of Kentucky - Chapter I
  Kentucky A Part of Virginia, 1606 to 1792

• The History of Kentucky - Chapter II
  Kentucky from 1792 to 1865

• The History of Kentucky - Chapter III
  Kentucky in the New Nation, 1865-1909

• The History of West Virginia - Chapter I
  While the two Virginias were one, 1750 - 1861

• The History of West Virginia - Chapter II
  West Virginia - Steps to Statehood, 1861 - 1863

• The History of West Virginia - Chapter III
  West Virginia 1863-1909

• The History of North Carolina - Chapter I
  North Carolina as a Propritary

• The History of North Carolina - Chapter II
  North Carolina a Royal Province, 1729 - 1776

• The History of North Carolina - Chapter III
  North Carolina 1775 - 1861

• The History of North Carolina - Chapter IV
  North Carolina in the Confederacy, 1861 - 1865

• The History of North Carolina - Chapter V
  North Carolina from 1865 to the Present Time

Volume 2

• The History of South Carolina - Chapter I
  South Carolina, 1562 - 1789

• The History of South Carolina - Chapter II
  South Carolina, A State in the Federal Union, 1789 - 1860

• The History of South Carolina - Chapter III
  South Carolina in the Confederacy, 1860 - 1865

• The History of South Carolina - Chapter IV
  South Carolina, 1865 - 1909

• The History of Georgia - Chapter I
  The Colony of Georgia, 1732 - 1776

• The History of Georgia - Chapter II
  Georgia in the Federal Union, 1776 - 1861

• The History of Georgia - Chapter III
  Georgia in the Confederacy, 1865 - 1865

• The History of Georgia - Chapter IV
  Georgia in the New Nation, 1865 - 1909

• The History of Alabama - Chapter I
  Colonial and Territorial, Alabama, 1540 - 1819

• The History of Alabama - Chapter II
  Alabama from 1819 to 1865

• The History of Alabama - Chapter III
  Reconstruction in Alabama

• The History of Alabama - Chapter IV
  The New Alabama, 1880 - 1909

• The History of Mississippi - Chapter I
  Colonial and Territorial Times

• The History of Mississippi - Chapter II
  Mississippi A State in the Union, 1817 - 1861

• The History of Mississippi - Chapter III
  Mississippi in the Confederacy, 1861 - 1865

• The History of Mississippi - Chapter IV
  Mississippi a Part of the Nation, 1865 - 1909

• The History of Tennessee - Chapter I
  Colonial and Territorial Tennessee

• The History of Tennessee - Chapter II
  Tennessee as a State, 1796 - 1861

• The History of Tennessee - Chapter III
  Tennessee as a part of the Confederacy, 1861 - 1865

• The History of Tennessee - Chapter IV
  Tennessee since the War, 1865 - 1909

Volume 3

• The History of Florida - Chapter I
  Florida, 1512 - 1819

• The History of Florida - Chapter II
  Florida, 1819 - 1861

• The History of Florida - Chapter III
  Florida, 1861 - 1909

• The History of Louisiana - Chapter I
  Louisiana under French and Spanish Control

• The History of Louisiana - Chapter II
  The Territory of Orleans, 1803 - 1812

• The History of Louisiana - Chapter III
  Louisiana in the Federal Government, 1812 - 1861

• The History of Louisiana - Chapter IV
  Louisiana during the War between the States and the Reconstruction, 1861 - 1877

• The History of Louisiana - Chapter V
  Modern Louisiana, 1876 - 1909

• The History of Missouri - Chapter I
  The Provincial Period, 1682 - 1804

• The History of Missouri - Chapter II
  The Territorial Period, 1804 - 1820

• The History of Missouri - Chapter III
  Missouri, 1820 - 1865

• The History of Missouri - Chapter IV
  Missouri since the war of Secession, 1865 - 1909

• The History of Arkansas - Chapter I
  Arkansas from 1539 - 1836

• The History of Arkansas - Chapter II
  Arkansas from 1836 - 1861

• The History of Arkansas - Chapter III
  Arkansas from 1861 - 1909

• The History of Texas - Chapter I
  Texas as a part of Mexico

• The History of Texas - Chapter II
  Texas as a Republic

• The History of Texas - Chapter III
  Texas in the Federal Union, 1845 - 1861

• The History of Texas - Chapter IV
  Texas in the Confederacy, 1861 - 1865

• The History of Texas - Chapter V
  Texas in the New Nation, 1865 - 1909

• Amendments to the United States Constitution

• Constitution of the Confederate States of America

• Proclamation of Emancipation

• Declaration of Independence

• Knights of the White Camelia

• Ku Klux Klan

• Union League of America

• Governors of the Southern States

Biographies

While this publication covers 12 volumes it was decided to only deal with the first 3 volumes which gave a general historical account. In the final two volumes we get many small biographies and while there are many Scottish names in this list I have decided to simply take a small number of them to illustrate a little of the Scots and Scots-Irish contributions.

• Blair, James

• Brackenridge, Hugh Henry

• Calhoun, John Caldwell

• Henrys of Virginia

• Jackson, Andrew

• Jackson, Thomas Jonathan ("Stonewall")

• McGillivray, Alexander

• McIntosh, William

• Spotswood, Alexander

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