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Blackburn family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-071

Scope and Contents

Papers of the Blackburn family of Iredell County, North Carolina dated between 1803 and 1907. Includes papers from Confederate Captain Augustus W. Blackburn, A. B. Blackburn, W. H. Blackburn, and other family members of the Blackburn and Young families. Consists of correspondence, a journal account book, financial documents, deeds, wills, Civil War documents, estate inventories (several listing slaves), newspaper clippings, and other miscellaneous items. Also includes deeds and other documents relating to land in Pettis County, Missouri.

Dates

  • Creation: 1803-1907

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (2 folders)

Abstract

Papers of A. B. Blackburn, A. W. Blackburn, W. H. Blackburn of North Carolina, and other family members. Consists of correspondence, journal account book, financial documents, deeds, wills, Civil War documents, and other miscellaneous items.

Location

1 1 2

Title
Blackburn family papers, 1803-1907
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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