Woodward family papers, 1778-1948.

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Woodward family papers, 1778-1948.

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A collection of papers for several generations of the Woodward family. Includes genealogical research conducted by Dr. Ashbel Woodward. The collection comprises a variety of material. Correspondence in the collection was sent to Ashbel Woodward, P.H. Woodward, and Charles G. Woodward. There are writings by Samuel B. Woodward, letters acknowledging receipt of P.H. Woodward's book about Hartford Bank, land ownership certificates from Wisconsin, a biographical sketch of J.M. Allen, autographs from P.H. Woodward's Yale classmates, writings most likely from P.H.'s time at Yale, and lithographs of 1854 and 1855 Yale graduates. A few of the pieces may have been collected by the family, including a Civil war muster roll from Virginia, an American Revolution muster roll from Massachusetts, two monthly reports from Fort Griswold, Hartford highway district and other account books kept by Andrew Kingsbury, and tax collection notices signed by Andrew Kingsbury. Other family papers include information regarding Emeline Bicknell's estate, Ashbel Woodward's biography of General Nathaniel Lyon, and papers from P.H. Woodward's time with the United States Post Office. P.H. Woodward worked for the United States Post Office in more than one capacity, though most of his papers and writings date to his time as a Special Agent, investigating fraud on the Star Routes. Several wills may be found as well. Correspondence with several members of the Knowlton family resulted in a memoir of Colonel Thomas Knowlton. Business papers are from the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, where both P.H. and Charles G. Woodward were employed. Finally, personal papers consist of items such as marriage announcements and calling cards. Photographs in the collection are mostly unidentified. The material that has been processed is arranged partially by subject and partially in chronological order. The items in chronological order relate to a variety of P.H. Woodward's responsibilities and associations. These include the Hartford Board of Trade, his involvement with the Post Office, and his class at Yale. Later correspondence reveals a friendship between Elizabeth H. Colt and P.H. Woodward. P.H. Woodward was also a trustee under the will of William Healy.

6.5 linear feet (13 boxes).

Connecticut Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7482176

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Woodward, Samuel B. (Samuel Bayard), 1787-1850

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United States Postal Service

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Fuller was born in Mass. on Aug. 13, 1787. He moved to N.Y. (State) where he served as a member of the N.Y. Assembly and Senate. In 1837 he moved to Adrian (Mich.), where he served as a Representative from Lenawee County and Speaker of the House, 1841. Fuller also served as Assist. Postmaster under Pres. Harrison. He later returned to N.Y. (State). From the description of Correspondence, 1842,1867. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 43624422 Lonnie Busch illust...

Knowlton, Thomas, 1740-1776

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Kingsbury, Andrew, 1759-1837

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Connecticut General Life Insurance Company

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Hartford Bank

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Allen, Jeremiah Mervin, 1833-1903.

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Woodward, Charles G., 1876-1950.

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Woodward family.

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Woodward, Charles Guilford, 1876-1950.

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Knowlton family.

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Lyon, Nathaniel, 1818-1861.

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Woodward, Ashbel, 1804-1885

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Physician, of New London, Conn. From the description of Ashbel Woodward address, 1874 Nov. 30. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 78464150 ...

Hartford Board of Trade.

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Woodward, P. H. (Patrick Henry), 1833-1917

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Patrick Henry Woodward (1833-1917) was born in Franklin, Connecticut, to Ashbel and Emeline (Bicknell) Woodward. An 1855 graduate of Yale, Woodward had a varied career including principal of McIntosh County Academy (Darien, GA), private tutor, lawyer, member of the editorial staff of the Hartford Courant, special agent for the Post Office Department, secretary and treasurer of the Mather Electric Light Company of Hartford, secretary of the Hartford Board of Trade, and vice president at Connectic...