John Thomas Wilson papers, 1758-1895
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wilson, John Thomas, 1818-1895
- Title
- John Thomas Wilson papers
- Dates
- 1758-1895 (inclusive)17581895
- Quantity
- 0.4 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MC 25
- Summary
- John Wilson (1818-1895) was a Gallatin Valley, Montana Territory, sawmill operator in the 1860s. Collection contains an arithmetic exercise book (1830s); family genealogical notes from 1758; incoming correspondence (1849-1850) from family members; and miscellany.
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical Note
John Thomas Wilson was born in Calvert County, Maryland, on February 9, 1818. In 1850 he married Sarah Tallmadge of Madison, Wisconsin. They had two daughters, Nellie and Maude, and one son, Eugene T. Wilson. In 1866 Wilson moved his family to the Gallatin Valley of Montana Territory, where he operated a sawmill. In 1870 Wilson moved to Utah where he worked as a blacksmith and miner, and in 1876 the family moved to Dayton, Washington. John Thomas Wilson died in 1895.
Content Description
This collection contains John T. Wilson's arithmetic exercise book (1830); a memorandum book of family genealogical notations; incoming correspondence (1849-1850) from relatives including one item from a brother in the California gold fields; and miscellaneous memorabilia.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library and Archives. The Library and Archives does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Library and Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative Information
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Incoming Correspondence
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Description: B.W. Wilson; Mary A. WilsonDates: 1849-1850Container: Box/Folder 1 / 1
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Miscellany
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Description: Arithmetic exercise bookDates: 1830Container: Box/Folder 1 / 2
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Description: Genealogical memorandum book (includes letter of explanation to "Gene" from "Nellie")Dates: 1918, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1 / 3
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Description: Miscellaneous (includes social invitations, obituary for John Thomas Wilson)Dates: 1849, 1895, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1 / 4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--California
- Sawmills--Montana--Gallatin County
Personal Names
- Wilson, John Thomas, 1818-1895 (creator)
