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Love Rawlins Pickman (1786-1863) papers, 1808-1878

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 7
Identifier: V.

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series V. Pickman Family Papers, 1679-1923, contains legal papers and wills of Benjamin Pickman (1671-1718/9); shipping, real estate, and estate papers of Benjamin Pickman (1707/8-1773) and his wife, Love (1709-1786); and personal and business papers of Clark Gayton (1746-1781), William (1747/8-1815), Thomas (1773-1817), Dudley Leavitt (1779-1846), Sophia (Palmer) (1786-1862), Love Rawlins (1786-1863), and Benjamin (1827-1893) Pickman. Of interest in Clark Gayton Pickman's papers is a 1770 letter from Abigail Eppes to Mary Pickman describing Clark's marriage to Sarah Orne. Sophia (Palmer) Pickman's personal correspondence includes letters from her husband, Thomas, as well as his letter to her mother asking for her hand in marriage. Appended to this series are genealogical notes and letters kept by William C. Endicott.

Dates

  • Creation: 1808-1878

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.5 linear feet (10 boxes; 36 volumes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA