Guardian Assurance Company Ledger of P.A. Cochran

Guardian Assurance Company Ledger of P.A. Cochran, 1891-1893

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Guardian Assurance Company
Title: Guardian Assurance Company Ledger of P.A. Cochran
Dates: 1891-1893 (inclusive)
18911893
Quantity: 1.0 linear feet
Collection Number: Mss 1026
Summary: This ledger documents insurance policies issued by the Guardian Assurance Company of London, England, by P.A. Cochran across Montana between 1891 and 1893. The recorded insurance policies include Montana property in Granite County, Bozeman, Deer Lodge, Helena, Marysville, East Helena, Choteau County, Custer County, Missoula County, and Lewis and Clark County.
Repository: University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions: Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

The Guardian Assurance Company of London, England was founded in London in 1821. P.A. Cochran, the creator of this ledger, was an agent for Guardian Assurance based in Woodburn, Oregon. He was born on January 1, 1854 in Linn County, Oregon and died on May 27, 1920 in Woodburn.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This ledger documents insurance policies issued by the Pacific Division of the Guardian Assurance Company of London, England, by P.A. Cochran for property across Montana between 1891 and 1893. The recorded insurance policies cover Granite County, Bozeman, Deer Lodge, Helena, Marysville, East Helena, Choteau County, Custer County, Missoula County, and Lewis and Clark County. Guardian Assurance insured several different types of companies and organizations, but the majority in this ledger are religious institutions and local mercantile businesses. Some mining claims are also listed.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. This work is in the public domain.

Preferred Citation

Guardian Assurance Company Ledger of P.A. Cochran, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

The custodial history of this ledger is unknown.

Acquisition Information

Information about the acquisition of this ledger by Archives and Special Collections is not available.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

Cochran, P.A., 1854-1920

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