Robert I. Wilson documents, 1825-1893
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains photocopies of land grants, indentures, deeds, and receipts of the Wilson and Guthrie families ranging from 1818 to 1919. Also included is a certificate of patent given to a Benjamin Boorman in 1867 for an improvement of the flour bolt; Dr. Robert I. Wilson's certificate appointing him a Postmaster in White County, IN (1847); Dr. Wilson's United States Internal Revenue license to practice medicine (1865); his Physician's License from 1885; and a letter regarding his application for a position on the Columbian Guard (1893).
The collection also contains photocopies of correspondence sent and received by members of the Wilson family ranging from 1839 to 1938 and the ancestral chart and application for membership to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) by Mary Elizabeth Ferrier for her lineal descent from James Wilson.
Dates
- 1818-1938
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilson family (Family)
- From the Collection: Guthrie family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
