Ames Family Papers, ca. 1850-1900
- IdentificationMidwest MS Ames
- TitleAmes Family Papers, ca. 1850-1900 Midwest.MS.Ames
- PublisherThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
- RepositoryThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
- Physical Description0.2 linear feet (1 box)
- Dateca. 1850-1900
- Location1 2 4
- AbstractLetters, genealogical information, and legal and financial documents of the Ames Family of Lake County, Illinois. Includes Civil War draft notices for stone mason Roderick D. Ames, and Civil War letters from his brother Joel Ames, who died in the Battle of Shiloh, Apr. 6, 1862.
- OriginationAmes, Roderick D.
Letters, genealogical information, and legal and financial documents of the Ames Family of Lake County, Illinois. Includes Civil War draft notices for stone mason Roderick D. Ames, and Civil War letters from his brother Joel Ames, who died in the Battle of Shiloh, Apr. 6, 1862.
This material is unprocessed, and is available by appointment only.
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Names
- Ames, Joel W.
- Heistad, Wallace O.
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Subject
- Chicago
- Civil War
- Family Papers