Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives
Albert Augustine papers
Augustine, Albert
UUS_COLL MSS 532
.25 linear feet
1 box
1847-1971
Albert Augustine grew up in Iowa and traveled by wagon across the plains to California. This collection contains a journal from his journey across the plains in 1855 as well as land grant deeds belonging to himself and his family.
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Albert was born on June 15, 1824 in Stuttgart, Germany as the fourth child in a family of ten. His siblings included Michael, David, John, Godfrey, Martha, Martin, Hannah, Tobias, and Nancy. He grew up in Dutchcreek, Iowa but he moved around a lot after he married Dorothy Myers (or Mieir) on January 3, 1847. They first went to California, traveling by wagon across the plains. Then they moved back to Iowa, residing in the town of Oskaloosa. After that there was a second trip to California, this time joined by his brother Tobias. They moved back to Iowa a while, then to Missouri, and finally to Rose Hill, Iowa where Albert and his wife eventually died. Albert died on April 23, 1896 at the age of 71 and Dorothy died on June 19, 1904 at the age of 78. They had six children including Mary, Daniel, Joshua, Michael, John, and Dora.
This collection contains a journal, typed accounts, and land grants related to Albert Augustine. The journal is an account of Albert Augustine's wagon train journey across the U.S. in 1855 that was written by Loring Samuel Comstock. There were two copies made of the journal, one originally owned by L. J. Augustine, the other by Mrs. Genevieve Hazard. A typed transcript was made for each copy of the journal and both are included in this collection. The transcript made from the copy owned by L. J. Augustine is titled Wagon Train Log Book with a biographical note about the Augustine family at the end. The other transcript is titled A Journal of Travels Across the Plains in the Year 1855, and has papers with additional information provided by Dorothy Gahring Clark. The bulk of the collection is comprised of land grants owned by Augustine and Mieirs dating from 1847 to 1855. The most interesting part of the collection is the journal.
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Initial Citation: Albert Augustine papers
USU_COLL MSS 532. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University
Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_COLL MSS 532,
USUSCA.
These materials were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives in 2015 by Randy Fife.
This collection is arranged by document type.
West (U.S.)--Description and travel.
Frontier and pioneer life--West(U.S.)
Albert Augustine's journal and papers
1855-1971
Albert Augustine's journal, written by Loring Samuel Comstock
Item 1
1855
1
1
L. J. Augustine typed journal transcript
Item 2
1855-1920
1
1
Also includes a history of the Augustine family, written by an unknown family member in 1920.
Genevieve Hazard typed journal transcript
Item 3
1855-1971
1
1
Also includes an introduction and notes written by Dorothy Clark, a biography of Loring Samuel Comstock, a letter from Genevieve Hazard to Dorothy Clark in 1971, and a typed sequel to the wagon train journal written in 1858.
Land Grant Deeds
1847-1905
Land grant deeds for land in Iowa owned by Albert Augustine
List of Augustine-Mieir papers
Item 1
undated
1
2
Paper listing Albert Augustine's dealings with William Mieir
Item 2
undated
1
2
Paper stating Michael Augustine and Hannah Augustine's deaths.
Item 3
undated
1
2
Deed from William Mieir to Albert Augustine
Item 4
1852
1
2
Deed from William Mieir to Albert Augustine
Item 5
1853
1
2
Sale of land from Albert Augustine to Henry Blackbourne
Item 6
1855
1
2
Mortgage bond for Albert Augustine
Item 7
1878
1
2
Mortgage for Albert Augustine
Item 8
1878
1
2
Sale of land from Michael Augustine to E. J. Clarkson
Item 9
1885
1
2
Rental agreement made by Dora Augustine
Item 10
1905
1
2
Land grant deeds for land in Iowa owned by William Mieir
Land grant from U.S. government to William Mieir
Item 1
1847
1
3
Land grant from U.S. government to William Mieir
Item 2
1847
1
3
Land grant from U.S. government to William Mieir
Item 3
1847
1
3
Land grant from U.S. government to William Mieir
Item 4
1849
1
3
Land grant from U.S. government to William Mieir
Item 5
1850
1
3
Land grant from U.S. government to William Mieir
Item 6
1850
1
3
Land grant from U.S. government to William Mieir
Item 7
1852
1
3
Deed from Henry Prine to William Mieir
Item 8
1853
1
3
Sale of land from Charles Troy to William Mieir
Item 9
1853
1
3
Guardians' Commission of H. Prine to William Mieir
Item 10
1860
1
3
Warrantee deed from Sophia Mieir to Henry Prine
Item 11
1863
1
3
Claims list for H. Prine
Item 12
1866
1
3
Land grant deeds for land in Iowa owned by Francis D. Mieir
Deed of conveyance of land from Francis Mieir to Harriet Cruzen and Eliza Mieir
Item 1
1860
1
4
Deed from William Mieir to Francis Mieir
Item 2
1860
1
4
Business transfer to Francis Mieir
Item 3
1866
1
4
Deed from William Mieir to Francis Mieir, the guardian of William A. Mieir
Item 4
1867
1
4
Lease agreement between Henry Prine and Francis Mieir
Item 5
1873
1
4
Article between Henry Prine and Francis Mieir
Item 6
1873
1
4
Sale of land from Henry Prine to Francis Mieir
Item 7
1875
1
4
Loan to Francis Mieir
Item 8
1876
1
4
Abstract of Title for Francis Mieir
Item 9
1876
1
4
Mortgage deed for Francis Mieir
Item 10
1876
1
4
Mortgage deed for Francis Mieir
Item 11
1878
1
4
Warranty deed for Francis Mieir
Item 12
1878
1
4
Quit Claim Deed for Francis Mieir
Item 13
1882
1
4
Satisfaction of Mortgage for Francis Mieir
Item 14
1883
1
4