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Administration of estates

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Dunlap Papers, 1754-1847

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 150
Abstract

The Andrew Dunlap Papers, 1754-1847, contain attorney's, political, personal, and estate papers of Andrew Dunlap (1794-1835), a famous United States District Attorney for Massachusetts and follower of Andrew Jackson.

Dates: 1754-1847

Appleton Family Papers, 1780-1857

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 216
Abstract

The bulk of the collection concerns Henry Appleton's (1763-1823) mercantile activities in Salem from 1790-1823, and his management of the affairs of his orphaned niece and nephews.

Dates: 1780-1857; Majority of material found within 1790-1823

Asa Pingree Papers, 1820-1931

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 902
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Asa Pingree created during his life, as well as the papers relating to the administration of his estate.

Dates: 1820-1931

Barton Family Papers, 1677-1897

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 110
Abstract

The bulk of the Barton Family Papers is comprised of shipping and business papers reflecting the activities of four generations of merchants, ship owners and masters.

Dates: 1677-1897

Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers, 1727-1934, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 16
Abstract

The Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers include the shipping, business, and personal papers of Benjamin Crowninshield, his son Benjamin, Jr., and a series of other descendants of Jacob and Hannah Crowninshield. The bulk of the collection is made up of the writings of Benjamin Crowninshield, Jr, along with material related to the naval careers of Jacob Crowninshield (1799-1849) and his son, William Wallach Crowninshield (1823-1874).

Dates: 1727-1934, undated

Bowker Family Papers, 1830-1925

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 667
Abstract

The Bowker Family papers largely focuses on two generations of the Bowker family—Joel Bowker (1775-1858) and his three sons, Daniel Rogers (born 1820), George (1824-1903), and Charles (1826/7-1913) Bowker—their businesses, and their estates.

Dates: 1830-1925

Brown Family of Hamilton, Mass. Papers, 1729-1902

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 678
Abstract

The Brown Family of Hamilton, Mass. Papers contains materials created by various Brown family members as well as Dodge family members and includes records for the town of Hamilton.

Dates: 1729-1902

Chever Family Papers, 1816-1859

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 131
Abstract

The Chever family papers contain shipping records for ship owner and master James W. Chever (1791-1857), and his sons, ship masters Henry Prince and William James Chever.

Dates: 1816-1859

Clarissa Crowninshield Papers, 1818-1908

 Collection
Identifier: MH 67
Abstract

The bulk of the collection consists of Clarissa (also called Clara) Crowninshield's personal papers, which include personal and business correspondence, receipts and accounts, legal and estate papers and stock certificates.

Dates: 1818-1908

Clifford Crowninshield Papers, 1750-1811

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 97
Abstract

The Clifford Crowninshield (1762-1809) papers are comprised of the business and personal papers of Salem merchant and ship master, Clifford Crowninshield, and his family from 1692-1861.

Dates: 1750-1811