Collection: McLain Family Papers | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents

This collection mostly contains receipts and financial paperwork of the McLain Family, specifically Alexander McLain, David McLain, and John McLain. Very prominent in the collection is the paperwork relating to Alexander McLain’s pension for his service in the American Revolution, as well as a list of Alexander’s expenses. In addition to the financial papers, there are two partial letters and a contract for the establishment of a ferry at Crooked Creek.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1780-1880, Bulk [1810-1833; 1868-1880]

Rights Statement

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Extent

1 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Receipts and financial paperwork of the McLain Family, Alexander McLain, David McLain, and John McLain, consisting of Alexander McLain’s pension for his service in the American Revolution, as well as a list of Alexander’s expenses, family receipts, two partial letters, and a contract for the establishment of a ferry at Crooked Creek.