Starr, Lt. Henry 37th Regiment United States Infantry paymaster records, New London, Conn., receipts, 1813
Folder 42
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: 1813
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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Litchfield CT 06759
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