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Typescript copy of letter of Uncle (Ranson N. Crane), Tamoroa, Illinois, to "Dear Nephew," discussing his family's genealogy (1 page). On stationery of the St. Louis Division, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company, Cairo, Illinois. Liza (John Crane's widow) is living with her son Paris M. Crane in Louisville, Kentucky. Ranson N. Crane was very young when his parents died. He thinks his parents were married in Utica, Indiana. Ranson N. Crane married Sarah Redick in 1862 at Tamoroa, Illinois. Hardin Crane died at Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1864, while serving in the 13th Illinois Cavalry. Hardin Crane’s boy married Capt. Eli Farmer's daughter. George Brown lived in Uniontown, Kentucky, where he was a blacksmith. George Randolph lived near Uniontown and was related to the letter recipient's father., 1901 Feb 18

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of typescript copies of correspondence gathered by George B. Randolph regarding the genealogy of the Randolph family of Virginia, Alabama, and Kentucky.

Dates

  • 1901 Feb 18

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.06 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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