William H. Sandusky Papers 1838-1894

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William H. Sandusky Papers 1838-1894

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A surveyor and draftsman, Ohio native William H. Sandusky (1813-1847) resided in Austin and Galveston, Texas, where he held several government positions. Sandusky served as President Mirabeau B. Lamar’s personal secretary and, while working in the General Land Office, helped survey and map the city of Austin. The collection contains letters, journals, legal documents, and printed material associated with William H. Sandusky and members of his family.

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Starr, James Harper, 1809-1890

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McKnight, James, 1813-1853

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Sandusky, William H.

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Surveyor and draftsman, of Austin and Galveston, Tex.; b. William Harrison Sandusky, 1813; d. 1847. From the description of Papers, 1838-1894. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 70965672 A surveyor and draftsman, William H. Sandusky resided in Austin and Galveson, Texas. From the description of William H. Sandusky papers, 1838-1894. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 310355921 ...

Sandusky, William H. (William Harrison), 1813-1847

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William Harrison Sandusky was born in Columbus, Ohio, on 1813 January 29, the son of John and Elizabeth Clarno Sandusky. Among his ancestors was the namesake of Sandusky, Ohio. William came to Texas in 1838 and settled in Austin. An artist, surveyor, and draftsman in the General Land Office, he helped survey and map the new capital of the Republic of Texas and later served as registrar of the agency. In 1840, Sandusky was chosen to be President Mirabeau B. Lamar’s personal secretary...