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Baldwin Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A2301

Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of family letters, photographs, and documents of William Thomas Baldwin, Samuel Baldwin, and Thomas Bounds. The documents pertain mostly to family affairs.

Dates

  • 1845-2004

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

Samuel Baldwin was born October 27, 1788, in Frederick County, Maryland. He married Elizabeth Stoneburner, who was born March 23, 1809. Samuel and Elizabeth migrated to Virginia, Pennsylvania, and finally to Illinois about 1835. They settled in Pleasant Mound, Bond County, Illinois. Samuel died February 8, 1863, and Elizabeth died October 18, 1873. Both were buried in Maxey Cemetery near Pleasant Mound. They were the parents of William Thomas Baldwin. William Thomas Baldwin was born August 15, 1832, in Maryland or Virginia. He married Ivy Bounds, a daughter of Thomas and Madeline Bounds. They lived in Pleasant Mound, Illinois. She was born March 26, 1833 in Ohio. William died November 25, 1908, and was buried at Noffsinger Cemetery, Pleasant Mound. Ivy died September 10, 1873, and was buried in Maxey Cemetery.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet ( (21 items))

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

The collection was donated by Betty Baldwin Dial in 2004.

Processing Information

Processed by Heather Kramer, 2008.

Title
Inventory of Baldwin 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

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