Widows' Society records, 1905-1977.

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Widows' Society records, 1905-1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/74276775

Charter and by-laws, minutes, 1921-1925, financial statements and agreements with banks about managing and distributing the society's funds, two early histories, and a card file with data on women who received financial aid.

0.5 linear feet (1 box).

Connecticut Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8115352

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Niles, John M. (John Milton), 1787-1856

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John Milton Niles was a lawyer, judge, editor, author, and politician born in Windsor, Connecticut on August 20, 1787. In 1817, he founded the Hartford Weekly Times, the same year he was admitted to the bar. He was active in the Democratic Party, served on the Connecticut House of Representatives, was appointed Postmaster of Hartford, and served as United States Senator from 1835 to 1839. In 1840, he was appointed the ninth United States Postmaster General by President Martin Van Buren. He was t...

Widows' Society (Hartford, Conn.)

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The charitable organization was established in 1825 and incorporated in 1847 for the purpose of providing monetary support to Protestant widows and single women. The John M. Niles fund also provides medical assistance. From the description of Widows' Society records, 1905-1977. (Hartford Public Library). WorldCat record id: 74276775 ...