Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., undated

Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.

File — Box: 85, Folder: 68

Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.

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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

Other: undated

Creator

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

Extent

From the Collection: 97.00 items

From the Collection: 48 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Processing Information

Letter to Cornelia E. Boardman dated July 16th (no year) written from Mount Prospect Baltimore signed "Pinky." Mentkons Harry Schroeder; Eliza Schroeder Tyler; Lilly Tyler; Nele and George Wright; John Frederick Schroeder; Mrs. Acly and family; Harry and Charlie. Gives news of Mamie who "talks like a child of 3 or 4" and notes that small pox is a problem in the lower parts of the city.