ohy_mss1076.xml Guide to the Robertson family papers Robertson family papers Geoffrey B. Wexler Oregon Historical Society Research Library 2006
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-03-10. Finding aid is written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. Oregon Historical Society Research Library Robertson family papers Robertson family Mss 1076 0.25 cubic feet 1 document case 1831-1900 Papers of a family of pioneers of Polk County, Oregon. Most of the materials are letters from family members in Illinois, New Jersey, Missouri, and Oregon. Many of the letters were sent to Amanda Robertson, Mary Ann Robertson and James P. Robertson, including many from E. R. Metcalf of Jacksonville, Illinois; from Libbie Teeple, of Pluckemin, New Jersey; and from members of the Riggs family. English

Collection is open for research.

Little is known of the Robertson family, around whom this collection was formed. They were pioneers in Polk County, Oregon, and included James and Mary Ann Robertson who lived previously in various towns in Illinois, including Knoxville, Hennepin, and Bath, and in the state of Iowa. The Robertsons were related through marriage to the Riggs family, via Mary Ann Riggs Robertson (born 1815), who married James P. Robertson; and to the Davis family of Brooks, Oregon. One cousin of Amanda Robertson was Libbie Teeple, of Pluckemin, Somerset County, New Jersey. One of Amanda's sisters was Elizabeth L. Hall, who lived in a town called Liberty in an unknown state.

Robertson family papers, Mss 1076, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

The collection contains letters written from members of the Robertson and Riggs families. Many were sent to Amanda Robertson, Mary Ann Robertson, and James P. Robertson. Correspondents include Thomas J. Riggs of La Grange, Illinois; Elizabeth L. Hall; V. G. Smith of Cass County, Illinois; Libbie Teeple of Pluckemin, New Jersey; E. R. Metcalf of Whitehall and Jacksonville, Illinois; and the Davis family of Howell and Brooks, Oregon. Most letters relate to family and friends, but some contain details of daily life and local politics. Of particular interest is a letter from Metcalf, dated November 18, 1860, discussing the recent elections and the issue of slavery in Illinois state politics.

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 Hall, Elizabeth L.--Correspondence Riggs, Thomas J.--Correspondence Robertson, Amanda--Correspondence Robertson, James P.--Correspondence Robertson, Mary Ann Riggs, 1815---Correspondence Smith, V. G.--Correspondence Teeple, Libbie--Correspondence Davis family Riggs family Robertson family Pioneers--Oregon Women--New Jersey--Pluckemin Oregon Home and Family correspondence Letters from Thomas J. Riggs, and Riggs family genealogy 1837-1859 1 1 Letters from the Riggs family circa 1849-1890 1 2 Letters from Elizabeth L. Hall to Mary A. Riggs Robertson 1852-1868 1 3 Letters from V. G. Smith to James P. Robertson 1848-1853 1 4 Letters from Libbie Teeple to Amanda Robertson 1887-1900 1 5 Letters from Robertson family 1848-1890 1 6 Letters concerning business and family matters 1831-1893 1 7 Letters from E. R. Metcalf, Jacksonville, Illinois 1845-1869 1 8 Letters from Davis family, Howell and Brooks, Oregon 1883-1899 1 9