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Oliver Perry Hunt Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-BC305
Abstract
Oliver Perry Hunt was a lawyer, farmer, teacher and soldier. Admitted to the bar in Indiana, he later moved to Tuscola, Illinois, where he taught school and practiced law. Then he married Eliza McDowell and began to farm. In 1862 he helped organize Company K of the 125th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was also active in local politics as a registered Democrat.
Collection contains military papers, correspondence, minute books, fee books, account books, legal documents and blueprints...
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Taylor Family Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-BC625
Abstract
Taylorville, Illinois, lawyer James M. Taylor (1839-1921), his wife Adelia Adelaide Stewart Taylor (1840-1905), six of their children, three grandchildren, cousins, and other relatives are involved in correspondence and legal papers.
Found in:
Manuscript Collection