Papers, 1819-1910 (bulk 1852-1910)

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Papers, 1819-1910 (bulk 1852-1910)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34772397

An 1819 receipt from the estate of James Springer; deeds for land, including land for the plank road between Newburgh and Boonville; a deed to coal rights; a power-of-attorney to son-in-law and business partner Charles F. Hopkins; an abstract title for the development of Sprinkleburgh (later Newburgh); a family letter discussing spring planting and installing water service in Newburgh; and Phelps' ledger, 1856-1862, mostly for "merchandise."

3 folders; 1 oversize folder; and 1 bound volume.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7366416

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Phelps, Abraham M., 1798-approximately 1885

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Phelps was born in Vermont. Heading west in 1820, he opened a store in Evansville, Ind. in 1828, and in Newburgh, Ind. in 1830. He traded south along the Ohio River, was involved in the coal business, and owned considerable land. He was also an officer and stockholder in the Central Plank Road Company, a toll road from Newburgh to Boonville. From the description of Papers, 1819-1910 (bulk 1852-1910) (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 34772397 ...

Hopkins, Charles F.

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