Starr, Lt. Henry 37th Regiment United States Infantry paymaster records, New London, Conn., discharges, D-H, 1814-1815
Folder 26
Scope and Contents
The papers of the Starr family of Litchfield, Conn., primarily centering on Henry Starr (1785-1817) and his parents, Daniel (1759-1809) and Rachel Buell Starr (1761-1813), which include correspondence, a notebook, financial records, and documents related to the estates of Daniel and Rachel Buell Starr. Both father and son were tailors. There is a large group of military records created during the War of 1812 when Henry Starr was a lieutenant serving as paymaster in 37th Regiment U.S. Infantry stationed at New London and Groton, Conn. Henry married Clarissa Peck, and there are several documents which relate to Henry's father-in-law Timothy Peck and brother-in-law Luther Peck.
Dates
- created: 1814-1815
Creator
- From the Collection: Starr, Henry, 1785-1817 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.83 boxes
From the Collection: 2 document boxes other_unmapped
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
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P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org