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| 1 | Title: | John Parsons Family Papers | |
| Creator: | Parsons, John Family | ||
| Dates: | 1828-1904 | ||
| Abstract: | Shirley R. Parsons compiled genealogical materials on the John Parsons family of Maine, whose members migrated to Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Missouri. The collection consists of typed copies of letters written 1828-1904 by family members and genealogical notes on the Parsons family and the related Robinson and Stevens families. The collection is valuable for those interested in the westward migration from Maine during the first half of the 19th century and also includes details of pioneer life in Lancaster, Ohio and various parts of Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Missouri. | ||
| Call #: | MS 4398 | ||
| Extent: | 0.10 linear feet (1 container) | ||
| Subjects: | Parsons family. | Robinson family. | Stevens family. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Wisconsin. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Kentucky. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Missouri. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Ohio -- Lancaster. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Illinois. | Maine -- Genealogy. | Maine -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Lancaster (Ohio) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Platteville (Wis.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | ||
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