Grandin Family Papers, 1709-1965

Grandin Family Papers, 1709-1965

This collection contains business and personal correspondence of the Grandin family of Clinton, NJ, from approximately 1709 to 1965. Most of the records date from 1800 to 1920. The highlights of the collection include medical records and the journal account of John F. Grandin from 3 March 1782 to 25 January 1783 while sailing on a Privateer.

Other interesting groups of records Include personal family correspondence of Elizabeth Grandin, John Grandin (1721-1777), John F. Grandin (1760-1811), John F Grandin (1827-1889), Mary Grandin Newell (1762-1849) and Philip Grandin (1731-1791); financial records and genealogical papers.

General Manuscripts: Boxes 1-5 can contain items that can be classified under general manuscripts. Items are organized into folders based on record type, but have no relation to each other besides record type. Record types include (Folders 1-22; 24-88; 112-128):

-Genealogical papers
-Last will and testaments
-Survey maps
-Leases
-Releases
-Agreements
-Bill of Sale
-Deeds
-Mortgages
-Correspondence
-Bonds
-Inventory
-Receipts
-Subpoenas
-Briefs
-Journals
-Account Books
-Recipes
-Poems
-Essays
-Invitations
-Travel diary
-etc.

Over-sized Documents: One flat file drawer contains over-sized items which cannot fit in an archival box in this collection and can be classified under general manuscripts. There is no organization to these folders other than the items within belong to this collection. Record types include (Folders 23; 89-111; 129):

- Deeds
-Blueprints
-Survey maps
-Releases
-Passports
-Marriage certificate
-Medical license
-Posters
-Diplomas

Grandin Family, Clinton, NJ

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1709-1965

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Elizabeth Grandin Papers, 1850-1939

5 boxes plus + 1 flat file drawer; 3.5 cubic feet

English

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