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John T. Burtwell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0254

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of receipts, correspondences, and business accounts of John T. Burtwell. Some of the correspondences are about personal and family matters, while others concern business accounts with local merchants. The Burtwell family was one of the first settlers of western Tennessee.

Dates

  • 1833 October 1-1869 December 31

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Abstract

This collection consists of receipts, correspondences, and business accounts of John T. Burtwell. Some of the correspondences are about personal and family matters, while others concern business accounts with local merchants.

Biographical/Historical Note

John T. Burtwell's date of birth is unknown. His family moved from New London, Connecticut, to Ohio. In 1830, Burtwell lived in McNairy County, Tennessee and became a local merchant. He married Cornelia Bedford of Florence, Alabama. He subsequently moved to Florence, Alabama, and the couple had four children. He remained in Alabama until his death.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480