Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor papers, 1812-1981, undated 1837-1873.

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Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor papers, 1812-1981, undated 1837-1873.

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The Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers are a collection of personal correspondence, legal documents, reminiscences, and biographical sketches pertaining to Judge Baylor and his illustrious career as an educator, judge, and Baptist. The chronology of the collection ranges from a letter sent by Baylor's father Walker in 1812 to biographical essays on Baylor from 1981.

1.35 linear feet (3 document boxes)

Baylor University Libraries, Moody Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8201480

Baylor University Libraries, Moody Memorial Library

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Huckins, James, 1807-1863

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Baylor, R. E. B. (Robert Emmett Bledsoe), 1793-1873

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Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor, or R. E. B. Baylor, was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, on 1793 May 10. His parents, Walker and Jane Bledsoe Baylor, had six children. Walker had served in the Continental Army as a member of the 3rd Light Dragoons. He was eventually promoted to captain and served as an orderly on General George Washington's staff. Walker's son Robert attended country schools for most of his adolescence. He was admitted to the bar in 1812, but postponed his legal care...