Child family papers, 1818-1855.

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Child family papers, 1818-1855.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40045820

This collection of approximately 100 items written between 1818-1855 consists of records of the land business of James Moon that was operated by the Child family. Included in the papers are hand drawn maps of the lots belonging to Moon, descriptions of each lot, accounts of the payments by buyers and correspondence between Moon and the Childs. Also included are maps and lists made in 1942 and 1943 of the lots in that area and their early owners. Useful also are references to Quaker affairs of the area, for the Moons and the Childs were members of the Society of Friends.

.25 linear feet.

St. Lawrence University, Owen D. Young Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7418629

St. Lawrence University, Owen D. Young Library

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Child, Moses.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6rn3d1r (person)

In 1803, Joseph Child moved to the North Country from Pennsylvania with his three sons, Daniel, Samuel, and Moses as the first wave of settlers in the town of LeRay. With them came Moses Moon (Middletown, Pennsylvania) and his son James. Together, they explored the area and purchased lots. When the Moons returned to Pennsylvania, they reported to their friends that this was good land, and a company was formed to make extensive further purchases in the area. Moses LeRay set out a group of 25 lots...

Moon family

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Childs family

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