Incoming Correspondence, 1808-1880

Subseries 1.1.1

Sub-Series — Box: 85

Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1

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Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Cornelia Elizabeth Boardman was the sixth child of Elijah Boardman and Mary Anna Whiting. She was born August 4, 1808 in New Milford, Connecticut. She attended school in New Haven where her brother William Whiting Boardman resided, and New York where her sister, Caroline Boardman Schroeder, lived. Her father died when she was 15 years old. Despite several proposals of marriage, Cornelia chose to remain single and care for her mother, who lived to the age of 80. Cornelia inherited the family home in New Milford and managed it until her death. The family home was passed down through Caroline’s children and remained in the family into the 20th century.

Dates

Creation: 1808-1880

Creator

From the Collection: Boardman, Elijah, 1760-1823 (Person)

Extent

From the Collection: 97.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Processing Information

Many letters are signed with initials, only first names, or names which have been rendered illegible due to water damage. These letters are listed at the end of the series as "Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E." Wherever obvious, letters from the same senders have been kept together even if the sender cannot be identified, and whatever information we have regarding the sender is included in the folder description.