Finice Caruthers estate papers

Finice Caruthers estate papers, circa 1870-1875

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Caruthers, Finice, -1860
Title: Finice Caruthers estate papers
Dates: circa 1870-1875 (inclusive)
18701875
Quantity: 1.45 cubic feet, (1 record carton and 1 flat box)
Collection Number: Mss 1407
Summary: Collection includes court documents; deposition of Joseph Thomas, 1871, regarding the legitimacy of his son, Finice Caruthers; and a record book, 1 volume, regarding the administration of the estate. Finice Caruthers was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Caruthers, who died in 1860 without heirs.
Repository: 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: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Finice Caruthers was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Caruthers, who died in 1860 without heirs, leading to escheat claim by the state of Oregon and a court fight over preemption of a land claim in South Portland.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes depositions, evidence abstracts and other court documents; deposition of Joseph Thomas, 1871, regarding the legitimacy of his son, Finice Caruthers; record book, 1 volume, regarding the administration of the estate.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Finice Caruthers estate papers, Mss 1407, 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.

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