Morrison and related family papers
Abstract
Families represented in this collecton include Morrison, Talbot, Daugherty, Lovelace, Jessop, and Britton. Materials include genealogical notes and charts, correspondence, wills, military orders, journals, account books, legal papers, and real estate contracts.
Dates
- 1852-1960
Creator
- Morrison family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (6 boxes; 1 oversized folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gifts of William G. D. Morrison from July 1980 to January 1984.
Scope and Contents
The bulk of this collection contains genealogical information for the following surnames: Talbot; Daugherty; Lovelace; Jessop; Britton; Morrison; Goldy; Hanson; Buck; Eynsham; Peckham; Aucher; Barne; Sandys; Gorsuch; Thomas; Merryman; Worthington; Grant; Cobrath; Ewen; Spicer; Richardson; Camp; Browne; Powell; Waters; and, Kidd.
Genealogical notes are most abundant for the Talbot surname and date from 1649 through the 20th century. An oversize folder contains a genealogical chart for the Talbots which traces lineage to 1649. The collection also includes real estate contracts dating from 1856 to circa 1960.
Creator
- Morrison family (Family)
- Title
- Guide to the Morrison and related family papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Anne Williams
- Date
- 2000-08
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 2020-03-24: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Sandra Glascock
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org