Papers, 1794-1933.

ArchivalResource

Papers, 1794-1933.

Correspondence, legal documents, receipts, Lake County court dockets, maps, programs, invitations and miscellaneous documenting Horace Butler's legal and political career as well as the lives of four generations of the Butler family.

2.73 linear ft. (6 1/2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7307961

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Butler, Horace Lund, 1889-1962.

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Butler, Josiah Wood, 1816-1901.

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Butler, Franklin Jenness, b. 1823.

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Illinois. Constitutional Convention (1847)

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Illinois has had four constitutions since becoming a state in 1818: the first state constitution was in effect from 1818 until 1848; the second (1848-1870); the third (1870-1970) and the fourth (1970- ). Additionally, there were Constitutional Conventions in 1862 and 1922, but the constitutions from these two conventions were not ratified by the voters. From the description of Constitutional convention of 1847 papers, 1847. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35920219 ...

Wadsworth, Julius

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Railroad company executive, Chicago businessman, founding partner Wadsworth and Dyer Drygoods, 1836. Held several real estate properties in Chicago. Vestryman of Holy Trinity Church, New York City. From the description of Papers, 1841-1895 and undated. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 39312578 ...

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.) Chic...

Butler, Hazel Louise, 1887-1979.

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Butler, Horace, 1814-1861.

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Libertyville, Illinois, lawyer and Democratic politician. From the description of Papers, 1794-1933. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 31156807 ...

Morris, Buckner Stith, 1800-1869.

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Democratic Party (Ill.)

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Illinois branch of U.S Democratic Party. From the description of Speech notes, 1860 July 25. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 34608028 ...

Butler, DeWitt Clinton, b. 1812.

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Butler, Josiah, 1779-1854

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Arnold, Isaac Newton, 1815-1884

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American lawyer and politician. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Chicago, to the President, 1882 Nov. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270131510 From the description of The history of Abraham Lincoln, and the overthrow of slavery : autograph manuscript unsigned of portions of pages 419-420 of his book, 1866. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270132584 Cook County lawyer; Illinois House of Representatives, 1842-1846, 1857-1858; U.S. House of Represent...

Butler, Wentworth Sanborn, 1826-1910.

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Butler, Sarah Hannah, 1850-1906.

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Hart, Bess Butler.

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Butler family.

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Wentworth, John, 1815-1888

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John Wentworth, Dartmouth Class of 1836; born Sandwich, NH, 1815; lawyer, mayor of Chicago, 1857 and 1860, member of Congress, 1843-51 and 1865-67. From the description of Letters, 1860-1861, to Richard Yates. (New Hampshire Newsp Project). WorldCat record id: 80527012 Early settler of Chicago who owned much property there, newspaper editor, Democratic and then Republican politician, Congressman, and mayor of Chicago. From the description of Letters, 1847-1884. (...

Haines, Elijah M. (Elijah Middlebrook), 1822-1889

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Waukegan, Illinois lawyer; member, Illinois House of Representatives, 1859-1864, 1871-1872, 1875-1876, 1883-1886, 1889; author of law books. From the description of Scrapbook, 1863-1868. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 32516603 From the description of Powers and duties of justices of the peace : draft, [ca. 1855?]. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 32516600 ...

Hatch, O. M. (Ozias Mather), 1814-1893

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Hatch was the circuit clerk of Pike County, Illinois (1841-1848), a state legislator (1851-1852), and Illinois secretary of state (1857-1865). From the description of Legal papers, 1839-1848. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 430536924 Republican Secretary of State of Illinois from 1857 to 1865, friend of Abraham Lincoln, and married to Julia Enos, daughter of Springfield pioneer resident, Pascal Enos. Had also served as clerk of the circuit court o...

Butler, Josiah Walter, 1849-1925.

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Butler, Sarah Ann Morse, 1820-1907.

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Stewart, Caroline Louisa Butler, b. 1830.

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