Benjamin Wilson papers, 1788-1859

Descriptive Summary

Title
Benjamin Wilson papers, 1788-1859
Creator
Wilson, Benjamin.
Extent
1 Reel of microfilm.
Subjects
Wilson, Benjamin.
Wilson family.
Family--Social life and customs--19th century.
Agriculture--Economic conditions--19th century.
Versailles (Ky.)
Woodford County (Ky.).
Correspondence.
Receipts
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Benjamin Wilson was a resident of Versailles, Woodford County, Ky.
Scope and Content
This collection contains letters and receipts written to Wilson. Several of the 50 letters concern affairs of the Wilson family. The political, social and agricultural conditions for the time are also described in a number of letters.

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