Shaker Records, . 1769-1893 (bulk 1809-1843)

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Shaker Records, . 1769-1893 (bulk 1809-1843)

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The United Society of Believers, also known as the Shakers, of South Union, Logan County, Ky., was established by missionaries from Ohio and Upper Kentucky who arrived in the Gaspar River area in 1807. They expanded in Logan County with the acquisition of lands and the early establishment of saw and grist mills, silk worm raising, and a brick kiln. Early members include John McComb, the Reverend John Rankin, Absolom Chisholm, and Samuel G. Whyte. This collection contains the records of trustees of the Shakers at South Union, Logan County, Ky. The papers are chiefly legal and financial documents regarding the handling of property in common, and include grants, deeds, surveys, and other items related to land titles; receipts for purchases of land, horses, and other property; tax receipts; power of attorney; joiners' agreements; and a memorandum book dated 15 May-20 October 1811. Please note, the entire collection is available only on microfilm.

approximately 300 items on two reels of microfilm

eng,

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 6628924

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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The South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society was located in Logan County, Kentucky, southwest of Bowling Green. From the description of South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society records, 1769-1922 (1804-1916) [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 45232375 The United Society of Believers, also known as the Shakers, of South Union, Logan County, Ky., was established by missionaries from Ohio and Upper Kentucky who arrived in the Gaspar River area in 1807. T...