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Volume 1: "Genealogy of the George Kirkland Family of Iosco Township Livingston County Michigan"

 File — Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The majority of the Kirkland family papers consist of letters between family members who migrated to the United States and relatives who remained in England. The American branch eventually settled in Livingston County, Michigan. Letters discuss family matters, prices, and English farming.

One letter (December 1, 1880) describes in detail a trip from Chicago to California by train. A letter dated November 4, 1898 discusses the outcome of the Spanish-American War, the acquisition of the Philippines, and the possibility of American blacks relocating there. A brochure for "Dr. Pierce's World Famed Family Medicines" is included in a letter dated December 7, 1893. A poem describing an ocean voyage (1901) and a postcard photograph (1908) are also included.

In addition, the collection contains a volume entitled "Genealogy of the George Kirkland Family of Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan," compiled by George Kirkland. This volume contains excerpts from letters in the collection as well as extensive family records and biographies.

Dates

  • Creation: 1850-1914, Undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (6 folders, 1 volume)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330