Scammon, J. Young (Jonathan Young), 1812-1890

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Jonathan Young Scammon (1812-1890), was born in Whitefield, Maine. He received an EL. D. from Waterville College in 1869 and subsequently studied law in Maine. In 1835, he moved to Chicago, where he practiced law and was active in both commercial and civic affairs. Scammon died in 1890.

From the guide to the Scammon, Jonathon Young. Papers, 1839-1890, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)

Chicago lawyer and businessman.

From the description of Papers, 1839-1890. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52246401

Chicago, Illinois banker and one of the founders of the Chicago Historical Society.

From the description of Letter, March 8, 1866. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54682232

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referencedIn Wood, Alonzo C. Alonzo C. Wood collection, ca. 1841-1909. Chicago History Museum
creatorOf Scammon, J. Young. Letter, March 8, 1866. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Scammon, Jonathon Young. Papers, 1839-1890 Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library,
creatorOf Butler, Horace, 1814-1861. Papers, 1794-1933. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Miscellaneous documents relating to Abraham Lincoln, ca. 1838-1948. Houghton Library
creatorOf Scammon, J. Young (Jonathan Young), 1812-1890. Papers, 1839-1890. University of Chicago Library
referencedIn Scammon, J. Young. Letter, March 8, 1866. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Doolittle, James R. (James Rood), 1815-1897. Papers, 1856-1892. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Volk, Leonard Wells, 1828-1895. Leonard W. Volk miscellaneous collection, ca. 1857-1892. Chicago History Museum
referencedIn New Jerusalem Church (Boston, Mass.). Records, 1844-1949. Library of Congress
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associatedWith Butler, Horace, 1814-1861. person
associatedWith Doolittle, James R. (James Rood), 1815-1897. person
associatedWith Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875. person
associatedWith New Jerusalem Church (Boston, Mass.) corporateBody
associatedWith Scammon, J. Young. person
associatedWith Trumbull, Lyman, 1813-1896. person
associatedWith Volk, Leonard Wells, 1828-1895. person
associatedWith Wood, Alonzo C. person
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Birth 1812-07-27

Death 1890-03-17

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