Robert M. Byers papers
Collection — Folder: S203
Identifier: S0203
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an autographed, diary/log from Robert M. Byers in Franklin, Indiana ranging from 1872 to 1878 regarding farming and finances.
Dates
- 1872-1878
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Robert McCauley Byers was born on November 17, 1845 to Henry and Maria Byers in Indiana and was the oldest of thirteen children. Robert was a farmer and married Nancy J. Parr on August 31, 1876 in Boone County, Indiana; they had at least one child together. He died on November 30, 1887 and is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Franklin, Indiana.
Information found within the collection.
"Byers, Robert M.". 1870 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/05/16. http://archives.ancestry.com
"Byers, Robert M.". 1880 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/05/16. http://archives.ancestry.com
"Byers, Robert M.". Find a Grave Memorial. Retrieved 2014/05/16. http://www.findagrave.com
"Byers, Robert M.". Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941. Retrieved 2014/05/16. http://archives.ancestry.com
Information found within the collection.
"Byers, Robert M.". 1870 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/05/16. http://archives.ancestry.com
"Byers, Robert M.". 1880 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/05/16. http://archives.ancestry.com
"Byers, Robert M.". Find a Grave Memorial. Retrieved 2014/05/16. http://www.findagrave.com
"Byers, Robert M.". Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941. Retrieved 2014/05/16. http://archives.ancestry.com
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. K. I. Carson on 1948/22/06.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/05/16 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid created 2014/05/16 by Edythe Huffman.
- Title
- Robert M. Byers papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
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
