Means family papers, 1849-1954.

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Means family papers, 1849-1954.

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These papers are primarily those of John Means (1821-1910); his wife, Harriet Hildreth Perkins Means (1826-1895); their son E.C. (Ellison Cooke) Means (1864-1956); his brother William (d. 1837); his uncle Hugh Means; his grandfather, Colonel John Means (1770-1837); and his aunt, Margaret A. Means. Materials include both personal and business-related correspondence, financial records, legal documents, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, journals, scrapbooks, and photographs.

ca. 15 cu. ft. (13 boxes, 48 volumes)

University of Kentucky Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6823042

University of Kentucky Libraries

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Means, Margaret A.

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Ashland Iron and Mining Company (Ky.)

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Means, Harriet Hildreth Perkins, 1826-1895.

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Kentucky Iron, Coal and Manufacturing Company.

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Seaton, Eliza Isabella Means, 1858-1942.

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Low Moor Iron Company (Va.)

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Means, William.

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Buena Vista Furnace (Boyd County, Ky.)

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Means, John, 1821-1910.

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Means family.

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The Means family of Ashland, Kentucky was prominent in the iron, coal, and banking industries in the Hanging Rock region of southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky. They played a dominant role in the development of both river and rail transportation and in the formation of Ashland as an industrial city. In addition to their business endeavors, they were also active in various civic and religious organizations. From the description of Means family papers, 1849-1954. (University of Kentucky...

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Seaton, William Biggs, 1855-1927.

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Ashland Coal and Iron Railway (Ky.)

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Seaton family.

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Means, Kyle and Company.

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Means, E. C. (Ellison Cooke), 1864-1956.

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