Hidden treasure: Chance find, man's effort bring family's history home

  • Dave Munday
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  • Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
    The historic papers that Jack Lynes donated to the Charleston Museum included the last will and testament of his great-great grandfather George Lynes.

    The historic papers that Jack Lynes donated to the Charleston Museum included the last will and testament of his great-great grandfather George Lynes.

    A bill of sale for four slaves that George Lynes purchased in 1845 for $2,800 is part of the collection.

    A bill of sale for four slaves that George Lynes purchased in 1845 for $2,800 is part of the collection.