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John W. Buell Papers

1950-20-0

 Collection
Identifier: 1950-20-0

Scope and Contents

The papers of John Wadhams Buell (1821-1864), his sister, Mary Theresa Buell (1814-1900), and other family members. There is documentation of his involvement in several mining ventures, including the Connecticut Mining Company, and deeds to property owned by his ancestors.

John Buell and Mary Buell were among the children of Capt. Samuel Buell (1783-1863) and Anne Wadhams (1777-1865) of Litchfield and cousins of Dr. Henry Wadhams Buel and Mary Jane Buel Brace, children of Dr. Samuel Buel (1782-1854) and Anne Wadhams's sister, Minerva (1793-1874).

The papers are arranged in two series. Series 1, John W. Buell papers, documents Buell's business activities and consist of correspondence and business records. Series 2, Buell family papers, documents the activities of his father, grandfather, and other relatives, and consists of correspondence, deeds, and other papers. One item of note is a register of persons present at the "Pic Nic" for descendants of John Buell or of John Marsh, including husbands and wives of such descendants, held on Sep 3, 1846.

Dates

  • Other: Date acquired: 01/08/1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Extent

2.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

The papers are arranged alphabetically by creator in two series: 1. John W. Buell papers 2. Buell family papers

Source of Acquisition

Mrs. Francis Blake

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Existence and Location of Originals

multi-part note content

Related Materials

Henry Wadhams Buel and Mary Jane Buel Brace Papers

Other Descriptive Information

This collection was processed with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Title
John W. Buell Papers
Author
Leith Johnson
Date
11/02/2010
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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