William Remshart
and
Julia E. Cooper
Born: 7 Feb 1805, Savannah GA
Died: 24 Feb 1878, Savannah GA
Buried: Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah GA
Born: 23 Jun 1815, Savannah GA
Died: 23 Jul 1865, Savannah GA
Buried: Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah GA
Married: 12 Jan 1833, Savannah GA
Children: Caroline Cooper, Gertrude Newhall, Robert Bruce, Henrietta M., George Horace, Thomas Clay, Henry R., Julia Wilhelmina (Dancy)
William was a very successful merchant, real estate investor, and director of many companies,
including railroads, insurance companies, and canal companies. In 1853 he built Remshart Row, at
102-112 W. Jones St, which remained in the family until the 1960’s. After the death of his first
wife, Julia, he married Mrs. Rebecca Oliver in 1866.
Remshart Row 102-110 W Jones St, Savannah (LOC- HABS)