Ellsworth, William Wolcott, 1791-1868
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1791 - 1868
Biography
William W. Ellsworth (1791-1868), 30th Governor of Connecticut, three-term United States Congressman, and a Justice of the State Supreme Court.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Goodrich Family Papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 242
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence, business and legal documents, sermons, lectures, and other writings of the Goodrich family, descendants of Elizur Goodrich (1734-1797), and members of related Webster, Coe, Ellsworth, and Fowler families. The bulk of the correspondence concerns Chauncey Allen Goodrich's publication and copyright of an abridgement and revision of Webster's dictionary and the resulting disagreements among the heirs of Noah Webster. The papers also highlight Elizur...
Dates:
1732-1905
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Goodrich Family Papers
Letter : Washington, to an unidentified recipient, 1837 May 23
Part of Collection — Box 51: [Barcode: 39002137225265], Folder: GROUP 1764, F-1
Call Number: GEN MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:
ALS.
Dates:
1837 May 23
Roger Minott Sherman papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 1099
Abstract:
Chiefly correspondence (1800-1842) on legal matters, with some references to politics. The principal writers are Theron Beach, Oliver D. Cooke, Mason Cogswell, William W. Ellsworth, Josiah Stebbins, Eli Tod, Gideon Tomlinson, and Frederick Wolcott. Also in the papers is Sherman's declaration of religious belief (1795) and bills and receipts (1811-1846). An addition to the papers contains genealogical information and writings.
Dates:
1795-1879, bulk 1795-1846
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Roger Minott Sherman papers