Doram-Rowe Family Collection, 1829-1975 (Bulk 1829-1901).

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Doram-Rowe Family Collection, 1829-1975 (Bulk 1829-1901).

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The Doram-Rowe Family Collection, donated by Mrs. Viola Gross, currently consists of original documents pertaining to this African Amerian family from Danville, Kentucky. The collection includes land records, depositions, indentures, receipts, court records, original poetry, and periodical publications and newspapers. The bulk of the collection 's date range is from 1829-1901. Many of the items provide evidence for the family's acquisition of land in the town of Danville and in Boyle County along the Dix River. Additionally, there are a number of letters and envelopes bearing the "Adams Express Company" imprint from soldiers in the U.S.C.T. 114th Regiment. There are also letters from Robert Doram who served in West Texas as a "Buffalo Soldier" in the 1870s.

1 cubic foot (1 oversized box)

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7876636

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Adams Express Company

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The Adams Express Company was founded in Boston in 1839. Originally called Burke and Company, its name was changed to Adams and Company after only two weeks when Alvin Adams agreed to buy out his partner. By 1850, the company had spread throughout the south, southwest, and north. Much additional capital was invested at that time and the company's name was again changed to the Adams Express Company. During the Civil War, the company made a substantial amount of money shipping packages to and from...

Rowe family.

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Doram family.

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Doram, Dennis, Jr. ca. 1797-1869.

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Dennis Doram, Jr. was born ca. 1797. Son of Dennis (Sr.) and Lydia Barbee Doram, was freed at the age of 2 month by the will of General Thomas Barbee. In his will the General stated that all the Doram children were to be taught to read and write, and the boys were to be taught arithmetic. On December 15, 1830 Diadamia Taylor and Dennis Doram, Jr. were married in Boyle County, Kentucky, and produced twelve children: Dunn, Gibson, Thomas Anderson, Lucy Jane, Josephus, Martha Anna, Joshua, William,...