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William E. Richardson family papers, 1867-1902
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Richardson family
- Title
- William E. Richardson family papers
- Dates
- 1867-1902 (inclusive)18671902
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2923
- Summary
- Collection consists of documents and correspondence of the William E. Richardson family, 1867-1902, including Indian War pension claim papers, property documents, and genealogical information of the Lightfoot and Richardson families. Also of note is a letter by James A. Chaffin regarding the Battle of the Big Hole with Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce, in August 1877.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William E. and Sarah Waller Richardson (nee Sarah Waller Lightfoot) came to Oregon in 1852 and settled in Polk County. Among their children were William C., Mary E. and Serepta Richardson.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of documents and correspondence of the William E. Richardson family, 1867-1902, including Indian War pension claim papers, property documents, and genealogical information of the Lightfoot and Richardson families. Also of note is a letter by James A. Chaffin regarding the Battle of the Big Hole with Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce, in August 1877. Family members mentioned or represented in the collection include William E. Richardson, Sarah Waller Richardson, Mary E. Richardson, Serepta Richardson, and William C. Richardson.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
William E. Richardson family papers, Mss 2923, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Black Hawk War, 1832--Veterans
- Military pensions
- Pioneers--Oregon--Polk County
Personal Names
- Richardson, Sarah Waller, 1814-
- Richardson, William C., 1835-
- Richardson, William E., 1810-1885
Family Names
- Lightfoot family--Genealogy
- Richardson family
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
- legal documents
