Amos Clark Wilkinson diary
Collection — Folder: S3034
Identifier: S3034
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typed transcript of a diary written by Amos Clark Wilkinson in Posey County, Indiana ranging from 1861 to 1871 regarding daily life as a farmer. The diary was transcribed out by Gloria M. Cox in 1985.
Dates
- 1861-1871
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
Amos Clark Wilkinson was born in Gibson County, Indiana, on December 18, 1826, to William and Mary M. (Miller) Williamson. He was a farmer in Indiana throughout the course of his life. Wilkinson married Maria Compton in Posey County, Indiana on March 28, 1847, but she died later that year. He later married Nancy Katherine Pruitt in Vanderburgh, Indiana in 1848 and they had ten children: Mariah Elizabeth, Levi Warner, John Williams, Mahala Ann, Trafton M., Aaron newton, Charles Fremont, Mary Emily, Susan Esther, and Laura Ellen. Wilkinson passed away on February 18, 1891, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery in Cynthiana, Posey County, Indiana.
Sources:
FamilySearch. “Amos Clark Wilkinson.” United States Census, 1850. Accessed June 17, 2024. https://www.familysearch.org.
FamilySearch. “Amos Clark Wilkinson.” United States Census, 1860. Accessed June 17, 2024. https://www.familysearch.org.
Findagrave.com. "Amos Clark Wilkinson." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed July 10, 2024. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35620454/amos-clark-wilkinson.
Sources:
FamilySearch. “Amos Clark Wilkinson.” United States Census, 1850. Accessed June 17, 2024. https://www.familysearch.org.
FamilySearch. “Amos Clark Wilkinson.” United States Census, 1860. Accessed June 17, 2024. https://www.familysearch.org.
Findagrave.com. "Amos Clark Wilkinson." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed July 10, 2024. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35620454/amos-clark-wilkinson.
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. C. O. Cox on 1985/12/17.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2024/06/03 by A.J. Chrapliwy. EAD finding aid created 2024/06/14 by A.J. Chrapliwy. EAD finding aid revised 2024/07/10 by Brittany Kropf.
- Title
- Amos Clark Wilkinson diary
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
