H2b - Settlers of Georgia

H2b

People of Colonial Georgia

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H2b-people of colonial georgia

James Oglethorpe

Many would consider James Oglethorpe the father and founder of Georgia. Oglethorpe did play a huge part in the settling of the colony of Georgia.

Oglethorpe, a member of England's Parliament, came up with the idea for prison reform after a friend of his was put in prison for being in debt. That friend later died in prison.

Oglethorpe then went to King George II and asked him for the permission to create the colony, named Georgia after King George II. King George granted the Charter (permission to create the colony) . The Charter of 1732.

Tomochichi

Tomochichi was the Chief of the Yamacraw Indians. Tomochichi and Jame Oglethorpe became great friends. They both believed they could co-exist.

Tomochichi allowed Oglethorpe and the British settlers to settle in Yamacraw Bluff, hoping to have allies and a people to trade with.

With the help of Mary Musgrove, Tomochichi and Oglethorpe could communicate on issues of Indian affairs and the Spanish.

Oglethorpe and Tomochichi had along lasting friendship. Oglethorpe even took Tomochichi to England.

Mary Musgrove

Mary Musgrove was a very important part of the establishment of Savannah. Musgrove was the interrupter for James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi.

As the daughter of a Creek Indian mother and a British Father, she knew both languages. Before Musgrove was Oglethorpe's interrupter, she and her husband had a trading post. The trading post continued to do well, even after her husband's death.

Musgrove then married her third husband, Reverend Thomas Bosomworth. With this marriage, her status grew.

Eventually, Musgrove received a land grants for her years of work.

Establishment of Savannah

The establishment of the city of Savannah was an important one. Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Musgrove all played very important roles.

The construction of Savannah was the have the look and feel of European design. Oglethorpe achieved this look with aspects of European design. The city was laid out in a grid like pattern. The design is an outstanding example of 18th century town planning.

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