William Croghan Deed collection
Collection — Folder: S481
Identifier: S0481
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a typescript of the deed transferring land from George Rogers Clark to William Croghan and the certification of the copy by the Clark County Recorder, George W. Stoner.
Dates
- 1801/05/26-1903 January
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
William Croghan was born in Ireland, but immigrated to America early in his life. He enlisted in the Army in 1776 and fought throughout the Revolutionary War. In 1784, he moved to Kentucky. Shortly thereafter, he married a sister of George Rogers Clarke. He settled in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died in September 1822, in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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 James W. Fortune on 1903/02/18.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed by Christina Baich during April 2006.
- Title
- William Croghan Deed collection
- 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
