Chericoke

During the War, his vessels were either sunk or captured by the British; they destroyed several of his plantations as well – Elsing Green and Chericoke, which is still in the family's possession today.

History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

He was buried in the family cemetery adjacent to his plantation, Chericoke.

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We were at Chericoke on Christmas Eve in a big snowstorm, and Dick couldn't resist his glass -- he never could so long as there was a drop at the bottom of it -- the more he drank, the thirstier he got, he used to say.

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909

A fortnight after this the Major came over and besought her to return with him for a week at Chericoke.

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909

She had worn the sash at Chericoke on Christmas Eve, and as she looked at it, she felt, with the keenness of pain, a thrill of her old girlish happiness.

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909

In the road before him the door at Chericoke opened wide as on the old

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909

For was he not marching to his chosen end -- to victory, to Chericoke -- to Betty?

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909

They belonged to the place of half-forgotten stories, with the gay waistcoats and the Christmas gatherings in the hall at Chericoke.

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909

And the next day he would send Betty over to Chericoke to stroke down the Major's temper.

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909

Floretta's baby was sleeping, and after a few pleasant words the girl kept on to Chericoke.

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909