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Belton-Kirby-Dawson-Todd families papers

Title
Belton-Kirby-Dawson-Todd families papers, ca. 1763-1892, bulk (1830-1860)
Author
Belton family.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Belton, Francis Smith, approximately 1791-1861.
  • Belton, Harriet Kirby, 1798-1873.
  • Belton, Winfield Scott, 1820-1889.
  • Belton, Rebecca Todd, 1827-1892.
  • Dawson, Joshua, active 1782-1813.
  • Kirby, Edmund, 1794-1849.
  • Kirby, Ephraim, 1757-1804.
  • Kirby, Reynold Marvin, 1790-1842.
  • Kirby, Ruth Katherine.
  • Putnam, Helen Kirby, 1800-
  • Smith, Frances Kirby, 1785-
  • Todd, Joshua Dawson, 1818-1861.
  • Todd, Henry.
  • Todd, Rebecca Dawson, -1861.
  • Todd, Samuel Poultney, -1858.
Description
1.8 linear feet (4 boxes)
Summary
Collection consists of the papers of Francis Smith Belton, Harriet Kirby Belton, Winfield Scott Belton, and members of the Dawson, Kirby and Todd families who were related to the Beltons.
Subject
  • Belton family
  • Dawson family
  • Kirby family
  • Todd family
  • Harvard University > Students
  • United States. Army > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States. Navy > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States. Navy > History > Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842
  • United States. Navy > History > Mexican War, 1846-1848
  • Transatlantic cables
  • Trail of Tears, 1838-1839
  • Mexican War, 1846-1848
  • Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842
  • Charleston (S.C.) > History > 1775-1865
  • Ireland > Social life and customs > 18th century
  • Mexico City (Mexico) > History > American occupation, 1847-1848
  • United States > Emigration and immigration
  • United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States > Politics and government > 19th century
  • United States > Social life and customs > 19th century
Genre/Form
Photographic prints.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Carter, Frank; Mary Ruth Lashley
Biography (note)
  • Francis Smith Belton (ca. 1791-1861) was a career officer in the U.S. Army who served in the Mexican War. He was married to Harriet Kirby Belton (1798-1873); their son Winfield Scott Belton (1820-1889) fought with the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Language (note)
  • are in Spanish.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 258
OCLC
NYPW93-A68
Author
Belton family.
Title
Belton-Kirby-Dawson-Todd families papers, ca. 1763-1892, bulk (1830-1860)
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Francis Smith Belton (ca. 1791-1861) was a career officer in the U.S. Army who served in the Mexican War. He was married to Harriet Kirby Belton (1798-1873); their son Winfield Scott Belton (1820-1889) fought with the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Language
Some letters and documents are in Spanish.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository.
Occupation
Military personnel.
Added Author
Belton, Francis Smith, approximately 1791-1861.
Belton, Harriet Kirby, 1798-1873.
Belton, Winfield Scott, 1820-1889.
Belton, Rebecca Todd, 1827-1892.
Dawson, Joshua, active 1782-1813.
Kirby, Edmund, 1794-1849.
Kirby, Ephraim, 1757-1804.
Kirby, Reynold Marvin, 1790-1842.
Kirby, Ruth Katherine.
Putnam, Helen Kirby, 1800-
Smith, Frances Kirby, 1785-
Todd, Joshua Dawson, 1818-1861.
Todd, Henry.
Todd, Rebecca Dawson, -1861.
Todd, Samuel Poultney, -1858.
Research Call Number
MssCol 258
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