Holmes family papers
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Abstract
This collection contains the Holmes family's legal papers relating to deaths and estates from 1798-1851. The Holmes family lived in various counties in upstate New York.
Biographical note
The Holmes family lived in various counties in upstate New York, including Westchester, Albany, Cayuga, and Saratoga counties.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the Holmes family's legal papers, including: papers concerning the estate of Daniel Holmes; an affidavit concerning the death of John Holmes; a notification of settlement for the estate of Lothrop Holmes; petitions from Burroughs and Rosekrans Holmes concerning the estate of their father, Thomas; and the last will and testament of Edward Holmes.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Holmes family papers, 1977.632, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The papers were formally accessioned in 1977.
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This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
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