Hardin family papers

  • Creator Names Hardin, John J., 1810-1847.
  • Title Hardin family papers [manuscript], 1733-1943.
  • Physical description
    • 9 linear ft. (22 boxes)
    • 4 oversize folders.
  • Collection summary
    • Letters, diaries, account books, order books, muster rolls, and other papers related to the careers of several members of the Hardin family as lawyers, soldiers, real estate investors, and politicians, primarily in Kentucky (ca. 1786-1830) and Illinois (ca. 1831-1923), and to family relationships and roles of women. Early papers deal with property holdings, John Hardin's quartermaster's account book (1777-1779) during the Revolution, and the Spanish and American Indian opposition in Kentucky (1793-1794). Correspondents include Thomas Jefferson, Edmund Randolph, Anthony Wayne, and Henry Knox. Martin D. Hardin's papers concern his law practice at Frankfort (ca. 1800-1823), politics, and militia in the War of 1812. Correspondents included Henry Clay, Abraham Hite, James Morrison, and Charles A. Wickliffe.
    • John J. Hardin's papers relate to the courtship of Sarah Ellen Smith; his law practice with partner, David A. Smith; Illinois politics and government, the Whig Party and post office patronage; the Black Hawk War, 1832 (including muster rolls and general orders); the Mexican War, 1845-1848 (raising of Illinois troops; Hardin's service with 1st Illinois Infantry and disputes with General John E. Wool); and the Mormon troubles, 1844-1845 (negotiations over the Mormon evacuation of Nauvoo, including Brigham Young letters). Incoming letters include frequent references to Stephen A. Douglas, and occasional ones to Abraham Lincoln and John Wentworth. Later papers and writings of Martin D. Hardin (1837-1923) and his sister, Ellen Hardin Walworth, discuss his life (including the Blake Expedition to Oregon in 1860), the 41st Pennsylvania Infantry during the Civil War; and genealogy and family history.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at the Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the book "The Ancestors of Sterling Sherman and Mary Ware Allen" (CS71 S552 2017 OVERSIZE).
  • Acquisition information Original materials were the gift of Amelia McLoughlin Hardin (Mrs. Martin D. Hardin), 1928.
  • Finding Aids Note Descriptive inventory available online.
  • Names
    • Hardin, John J., 1810-1847 Archives.
    • Hardin family Archives.
    • Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.
    • Harding family.
    • Hardin, M. D. (Martin D.), 1837-1923.
    • Hardin, Martin D., 1780-1823.
    • Hite, Abraham.
    • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
    • McHenry family.
    • Morrison, James, 1755-1823.
    • Smith, David Allen, 1809-1865.
    • Wickliffe, Charles A., 1788-1869.
    • Walworth, Frank H. Sara English item, Oct. 23, 1943.
    • Walworth, Mansfield Tracey, d. 1873. Sara English item, Oct. 23, 1943.
    • Wentworth, John, 1815-1888.
    • Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825.
    • Illinois. Militia.
    • Kentucky. Militia.
    • United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 41st (1861-1874)
    • Frankfort (Steamboat)
    • Benedict, Edwin D. Civil War diary.
    • English, Sara John.
    • Hardin, M. D. (Martin D.), 1837-1923.
    • Hardin, Martin D., 1780-1823.
    • McHenry, Lydia Ann.
    • McHenry, Lydia.
    • Sherman, Frederick S.
    • Smith, David Allen, 1809-1865.
    • Walworth, Ellen Hardin.
  • Subjects
    • Families Illinois 19th century.
    • Families Illinois 20th century.
    • Families Kentucky 18th century.
    • Families Kentucky 19th century.
    • Frontier and pioneer life Illinois.
    • Frontier and pioneer life Kentucky.
    • Frontier and pioneer life Texas.
    • Indians of North America Kentucky 18th century.
    • Lawyers Illinois 19th century.
    • Lawyers Kentucky 19th century.
    • Lawyers Kentucky 18th century.
    • Mexican War, 1846-1848.
    • Mormons Illinois.
    • Politicians Kentucky.
    • Real property Illinois 19th century.
    • Real property Kentucky.
    • Soldiers Illinois 19th century.
    • Soldiers Kentucky 19th century.
    • Soldiers Kentucky 18th century.
    • Women Texas 19th century. Lydia McHenry letters 1835-56
  • Geographic coverage
    • Illinois Politics and government 19th century.
    • Illinois Social conditions 19th century.
    • Kentucky Politics and government 18th century.
    • Kentucky Politics and government 19th century.
    • United States History Civil War, 1861-1865.
    • United States History Revolution, 1775-1783.
  • Genre
    • Account books. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Diaries. aat
    • Genealogies. aat
    • Muster rolls. aat
  • Geographic name
    • United States Illinois.
    • United States Kentucky.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/M-H/Hardin.htm