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Sullivan family papers, 1781-1838

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sullivan family
Title
Sullivan family papers
Dates
1781-1838 (inclusive)
1808-1838 (bulk)
Quantity
.25 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
00133
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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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.

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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).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Sullivan family at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Collection received from Dr. Ruth Hudson in 1945.

Processing Note

Processing Information

Encoded by Sarah Kesterson and Alexandra Cardin in May and October 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Series I. Correspondence

    • Description: Acknowledgement - James Sullivan to Daniel Sullivan
      Dates: 1810 August 22
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: James Barnes, Columbia, No. to John C. Sullivan, St. Louis
      Dates: 1830 August 1
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Peter Bass, Mt. Pleasant, to John Sullivan
      Dates: 1822 July 30
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: N. Buckner, Jefferson County, To ?
      Dates: 1828 September 8
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Franklin F. Lawyer, Petersburg, Ind. To John C. Sullivan, St. Louis
      Dates: 1821 March 2
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Franklin F. Lawyer, Petersburg, to John C. Sullivan
      Dates: 1821 August 7
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Franklin F. Lawyer, Petersburg, to John C. Sullivan, St. Louis
      Dates: 1823 January 18
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: John I. McCloskey, Clarksville to John C. Sullivan
      Dates: 1830 March 13
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Josiah Meigs, Surveyor General, Cincinnati, to Daniel Sullivan
      Dates: 1814 April 2
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: James Morrison to Capt. James Sullivan, Near Louisville
      Dates: 1807 July 26
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: H. Parton, Farmington, to John Sullivan, St. Louis
      Dates: 1829 October 27
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: C. L. Pope to Susan Sullivan
      Dates: 1828 August 19
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Stout to Captain James Sullivan
      Dates: 1808 April 18
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Daniel Sullivan to Mrs. David Sullivan
      Dates: 1815 July 6
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: John Sullivan, Lawrence County to Mrs. Nancy Sullivan, St. Louis
      Dates: 1821 April 13
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Susan Sullivan, Florisent, Missouri, from J. B. Gatewood, Louisville
      Dates: 1838 March 9
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: James Trimble to John C. Sullivan, St. Louis
      Dates: 1822 November 22
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: James Trimble, Nashville (Copy of His Letters)
      Dates: 1821 Jannuary 28
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: James Trimble, Nashville, to John C. Sullivan, St. Louis
      Dates: 1818 September 13
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Levi Tyler, Vincennes, to Maj. R. Graham
      Dates: 1830 November 22
      Container: Box 1
  • Series II. Land and Legal Records

  • Series III. Military Records

    • Description: General Orders - William Clark, St. Louis to John Sullivan - Appointment as Division Quartermaster Territory Of Missouri
      Dates: 1814 August 8
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: General Orders - William Clark, St. Louis to John Sullivan - Appointment as Division Quartermaster Territory Of Missouri, Original
      Dates: 1814 August 8
      Container: Box 1A
    • Description: General Orders by I. Gibson, Vincennes (Acting Governor)
      Dates: 1813 February 16
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: General Orders - G. W. Johnson, Vincennes, to Militia Ordering it to Duty
      Dates: 1812 November 2
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Regimental Orders by E. Jordan, Vincennes
      Dates: 1812 August 21
      Container: Box 1
  • Series IV. Printed Material and Notes