Geddes and Randall Families Papers 1771-1950 1825-1918

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Geddes and Randall Families Papers 1771-1950 1825-1918

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This collection is comprised of papers of John Geddes, an early Washtenaw Country settler. The highlight of the collection is the correspondence between John Geddes and his brother William from the first half of the nineteenth century, large portions of which were transcribed by the donor, Russell E. Bidlack. The collection also contains papers from John Geddes' daughter--Sarah Geddes Randall--and her family, as well as notes and correspondence regarding the collection and secondary source material compiled by Professor Bidlack.

4 linear ft.

eng,

Bentley Historical Library

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Bentley Historical Library

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Randall, William T

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Geddes, John

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Randall family.

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Geddes Family.

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John Geddes (1801-1889) was a major figure in Washtenaw County's early history. He was one of the first settler's in Woodruff's Grove, a town (now under Ford Lake) that would become Ypsilanti. In addition, he and his brother Robert Geddes (1797-1866) contributed to the development of millwork along the Huron River, owning properties in Ann Arbor Township, Geddes(burg), Ypsilanti, and Pittsfield and Superior Townships. In 1857, John Geddes called for the founding of the Washtenaw Cou...

Geddes, William, approximately 1630-1694

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Epithet: Major Bengal Artillery British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000410.0x0000ff ...

Bidlack, Russell E. (Russell Eugene), 1920-

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Dean of the School of Library Science at the University of Michigan; historian of libraries and local Ann Arbor history. From the description of Russell Eugene Bidlack papers, c. 1940s-2003 (bulk 1960s-1980s). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778220 From the description of Russell Eugene Bidlack papers, c. 1940s-c. 1960s. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 83951082 University of Michigan professor, local historian, collector of local histor...