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Jacob L. Thomas Private Herd Register

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1223

  • Staff Only

This register, belonging to Jacob L. Thomas, contains the records for 44 Jersey cows. It begins by listing each one with its birth date, sire, and dam. After many blank pages, it gives Butter Test records for each cow, and after many more blank pages it ends with their pedigree charts.

Dates

  • 1882 August 20-1897 June 15

Language of Materials

This material is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Extent

1.8 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This register, belonging to Jacob L. Thomas, contains the records for 44 Jersey cows. It begins by listing each one with its birth date, sire, and dam. After many blank pages, it gives Butter Test records for each cow, and after many more blank pages it ends with their pedigree charts.

Biographical/Historical Note

Jacob Litton Thomas was born on December 3, 1840. He married Lucy C. McClung on January 5, 1873 and their children include Charles, Jesse, Hugh, Jacob, Margaret, Matt, and William. Thomas was listed as a merchant in the 1880 census. On October 26, 1887 he held the 1st Annual Public Sale of A.J.C.C. Registered Jersey Cattle from the Oakwood Jersey Herd, Knoxville. He died on September 21, 1906.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

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