Winston-Jones family : papers, 1787-1889.

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Winston-Jones family : papers, 1787-1889.

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Papers of the William Winston family from Va. whose daughter, Frances Elizabeth "Lizzie" Winston, married Gustavus Vasa Jones from Hanover County, Va. The Winston family came to Ky. ca. 1820-1840 and the Jones family came to Union County, Ky., ca. 1830-1840. Papers include correspondence from members of both families, 1822-1889, concerning family matters, family relationships and problems, business and professional ventures of various family members, and the families' involvement in the gold rush and in the Civil War. Papers also include legal documents, such as bonds and agreements for land purchases, and a copy of William Mercer's will from Fredericksburg, Va., 1829; copy of land grant and surveys; documents pertaining to slaves owned by Gustavus V. Jones; academic records for the Jones children; medical practice records; property tax bills and receipts, 1825-1858; misc. accounts, bills and receipts from the Jones family, 1828-1882; and genealogical notes. Miscellaneous material includes a printed speech, broadsides, and circulars.

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