Edson-Russ Family Papers
Scope and Contents
Collection consists primarily of correspondence to Rachel and Daniel Edson from the families of her brothers Cotton Tower (in Indiana) and Hull Tower (in Oregon). Collection also includes an issue of the Bethany Weekly Union, April 3, 1862; a receipt of Henry M. Russ, March 1, 1856; and an undated document listing births in the Russ family from 1867 to 1906.
Dates
- 1856-1900
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.
Biographical Sketch
Hull Tower (1802-1880) and his brother Cotton Tower (1795-1881) married into the Edson family in Hardin County, Kentucky. Cotton Tower married Hannah Edson (1798-1873) in 1816, and Hull Tower married Hannah's sister Sarah Edson (1801-1887) in 1821. Hull and Sarah Tower eventually moved to Oakland, Oregon, and at least seven of their children also took up residence in the territories of Washington, Oregon, and California. Cotton and Hannah Tower took up residence in Leavenworth, Crawford County, Indiana. Daniel Edson (born 1802; brother of Sarah Edson Tower and Hannah Edson Tower) and his wife, Rachel, had a daughter named Sylvia (born 1833). Sylvia (sometimes referred to as Sylva) married Henry M. Russ on April 7, 1852. Silva and Henry’s son, Charles W. Russ (born 1867), married Nancy Ludla (born 1868) in 1887.
Extent
0.04 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder (14 items)))
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Physical and Technical Requirements
There are no physical or technical restrictions.
Donor Information
Papers were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haugh of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1987.
Processing Information
Processed by Michelle Fullenkamp, May 2010.
- Title
- Inventory of Edson-Russ Family Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository