William Townsend collection
Collection — Folder: S1319
Identifier: S1319
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopied letters and the will of William Townsend, a resident of Plainfield, Indiana. Some of the corespondents were: Esther Hollowell (William's sister); Rebecca Parker (William's sister); Daniel and Martha Ramsey (Martha was the daughter of William and Ann Townsend); William P. and Mary A. Outland; and Frederick Newby.
Dates
- 1835-1873
Creator
- Townsend, William (Person)
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 Townsend wrote his will in 1855. His son Josiah was listed as his executor. His other sons were Eli, Alpheus, Jesse, and Calvin. His two daughters were Elizabeth Ann Lotshan and Martha Ramsey. William lived in Plainfield, Indiana.
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. Jeanvieve McClure on 1968/11/2.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2017/10/26 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Townsend, William (Person)
- Title
- William Townsend 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
