Pitzer family history
Collection — Folder: S1139
Identifier: S1139
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a photocopy of a three-page biography from Mrs. William E. Schoefield ranging from 1771 to 1896 regarding the the Joseph Baker Pitzer family history.
Dates
- 1771-1896
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/Historical Note
The Pitzer family migrated from Botetourt County, Virginia to Wayne and Boone counties, Indiana. Joseph Baker Pitzer was born December 5, 1814, in Botetourt County, Virginia, to John and Charlotte (Davidson) Pitzer. In 1834, Joseph Pitzer moved with his brother to Wayne County, Indiana. In 1836, they moved to Boone County, Indiana, where Joseph married his first wife, Margaret Stevenson, who died June 18, 1839. The couple had one surviving son, Rufus Baker Pitzer, who was born June 27, 1837, and died April 22, 1857. Joseph Pitzer married Margaret's sister, Susan Stevenson, and they lived in Zionsvile, Indiana, until his death on May 7, 1896.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a records donation from Mrs. William E Schoefield
on 1974/09/04.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2015/10/22 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid created 2015/10/22 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid revised 2016/02/08 by Brittany Kropf.
- Title
- Pitzer family history
- 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
