Sullivan family papers, 1781-1838
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sullivan family
- Title
- Sullivan family papers
- Dates
- 1781-1838 (inclusive)17811838
1808-1838 (bulk)18081838 - Quantity
- .25 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 00133
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
James Sullivan was a landowner in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He had four children: Lucy, George, John Campbell, and Susanna. John C. Sullivan was a tax collector and judge in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1810s. He served in the militia during the War of 1812. Daniel O. Sullivan, the son of Susanna, was a land surveyor and judge in Knox County, Indiana, during the late 1790s and early 1800s.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence of the extended Sullivan family, mostly relating to the legal dealings of John C. Sullivan regarding landholdings and miscellaneous correspondence between Daniel and Susanna Sullivan (1808-1838). Also included are legal documents relating to John C. taking over the debts of Daniel: Daniel and John C.'s appointments as judges; sale of land to James, Daniel and John; James and John C.'s wills; and a survey completed for James in Kentucky. In addition the collection contains general orders for the Indiana militia (1812-1813).
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the Sullivan family at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationCollection received from Dr. Ruth Hudson in 1945.
Processing Note
Processing InformationEncoded by Sarah Kesterson and Alexandra Cardin in May and October 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Correspondence
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Description: Acknowledgement - James Sullivan to Daniel SullivanDates: 1810 August 22Container: Box 1
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Description: James Barnes, Columbia, No. to John C. Sullivan, St. LouisDates: 1830 August 1Container: Box 1
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Description: Peter Bass, Mt. Pleasant, to John SullivanDates: 1822 July 30Container: Box 1
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Description: N. Buckner, Jefferson County, To ?Dates: 1828 September 8Container: Box 1
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Description: Franklin F. Lawyer, Petersburg, Ind. To John C. Sullivan, St. LouisDates: 1821 March 2Container: Box 1
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Description: Franklin F. Lawyer, Petersburg, to John C. SullivanDates: 1821 August 7Container: Box 1
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Description: Franklin F. Lawyer, Petersburg, to John C. Sullivan, St. LouisDates: 1823 January 18Container: Box 1
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Description: John I. McCloskey, Clarksville to John C. SullivanDates: 1830 March 13Container: Box 1
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Description: Josiah Meigs, Surveyor General, Cincinnati, to Daniel SullivanDates: 1814 April 2Container: Box 1
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Description: James Morrison to Capt. James Sullivan, Near LouisvilleDates: 1807 July 26Container: Box 1
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Description: H. Parton, Farmington, to John Sullivan, St. LouisDates: 1829 October 27Container: Box 1
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Description: C. L. Pope to Susan SullivanDates: 1828 August 19Container: Box 1
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Description: Stout to Captain James SullivanDates: 1808 April 18Container: Box 1
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Description: Daniel Sullivan to Mrs. David SullivanDates: 1815 July 6Container: Box 1
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Description: John Sullivan, Lawrence County to Mrs. Nancy Sullivan, St. LouisDates: 1821 April 13Container: Box 1
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Description: Susan Sullivan, Florisent, Missouri, from J. B. Gatewood, LouisvilleDates: 1838 March 9Container: Box 1
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Description: James Trimble to John C. Sullivan, St. LouisDates: 1822 November 22Container: Box 1
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Description: James Trimble, Nashville (Copy of His Letters)Dates: 1821 Jannuary 28Container: Box 1
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Description: James Trimble, Nashville, to John C. Sullivan, St. LouisDates: 1818 September 13Container: Box 1
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Description: Levi Tyler, Vincennes, to Maj. R. GrahamDates: 1830 November 22Container: Box 1
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Series II. Land and Legal Records
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Description: Agreement of Daniel Sullivan to Survey Government LandDates: 1806 August 16Container: Box 1
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Description: Agreement - Johnston and Daniel SullivanDates: 1818 March 10Container: Box 1
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Description: Appointment of Daniel Sullivan as Deputy U.S. SurveyorDates: 1815 July 20Container: Box 1
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Description: Appointment of John Sullivan as Collector of Internal Duties, Signed by President James MadisonDates: 1813 November 8Container: Box 1
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Description: Appointment as Judge of Circuit Court - Daniel Sullivan by Governor Thomas Posey of IndianaDates: 1816 September 7Container: Box 1
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Description: Articles of Co-Partnership: Simon Venonal and Daniel SullivanDates: 1817 OctoberContainer: Box 1
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Description: Bill of Complaint - James Sullivan vs. Campbell and O'HaraDates: 1807 May 4Container: Box 1
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Description: Bond of Nickolas Buckner to James SullivanDates: 1808 October 24Container: Box 1
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Description: Certificate of Appointment as Justice of County; John C. Sullivan Appointed by Governor Alexander McNairDates: 1821 December 8Container: Box 1
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Description: Commission as Justice of Peace: John Sullivan by Joshua BartonDates: DecemberContainer: Box 1
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Description: Deed - J. F. Moore to James SullivanDates: 1787 March 14Container: Box 1
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Description: Deed - Susan Sullivan to Daniel SullivanDates: 1809 July 6Container: Box 1
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Description: Deed of Gift - James Sullivan to Lucy and Susanna SullivanDates: 1802 March 20Container: Box 1
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Description: Entries and Survey of John Sullivan and George Slaughter, Copy by A. Woodrow, ClerkDates: 1783 July 1Container: Box 1
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Description: Land Patent - John Sullivan and James Morrison Signed by President James MonroeDates: 1824 July 1Container: Box 1
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Description: George McCormack Account with Ingram Posey & Co.Dates: 1815Container: Box 1
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Description: Order of Governor William. H. Harrison of Indiana to Sheriff of Knox County to Hold an ElectionDates: 1799 December 9Container: Box 1
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Description: Plate - Sketch of Daniel Sullivan's District to be Surveyed by Him with Instructions by William RectorDates: 1816 November 2Container: Box 1
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Description: Receipt by Bredford to James SullivanDates: 1781 May 21Container: Box 1
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Description: Receipts - Two from Sheriff's Office, Territory Of ArkansasDates: 1824, 1825Container: Box 1
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Description: Relinquishment - James F. Moore to James SullivanDates: 1800 May 28Container: Box 1
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Description: Will of John C. Sullivan (March 14, 1825) and Affidavit by Henry Ghouteau, Clerk, Aug. 11, 1830Dates: 1830 August 11Container: Box 1
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Series III. Military Records
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Description: General Orders - William Clark, St. Louis to John Sullivan - Appointment as Division Quartermaster Territory Of MissouriDates: 1814 August 8Container: Box 1
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Description: General Orders - William Clark, St. Louis to John Sullivan - Appointment as Division Quartermaster Territory Of Missouri, OriginalDates: 1814 August 8Container: Box 1A
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Description: General Orders by I. Gibson, Vincennes (Acting Governor)Dates: 1813 February 16Container: Box 1
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Description: General Orders - G. W. Johnson, Vincennes, to Militia Ordering it to DutyDates: 1812 November 2Container: Box 1
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Description: Regimental Orders by E. Jordan, VincennesDates: 1812 August 21Container: Box 1
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Series IV. Printed Material and Notes
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Description: Document Written in French and SpanishDates: 1796 March 1Container: Box 1
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Description: New York Herald, (Lincoln Assassination Story)Dates: 1865 April 15Container: Box 1
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Description: Notes - Two, Henderson Wheeler to Danniel Sullivan and Wimmlan Rowland to Daniel SullivanDates: 1813 July, AugustContainer: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
Geographical Names
- Jefferson County (Ky.) -- Genealogy.
- Knox County (Ind.) -- Genealogy.
- Northwest, Old.
- Saint Louis (Mo.)
- United States -- History -- War of 1812.
Other Creators
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Personal Names