Stevenson family papers, 1849-1912.

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 525

Scope and content

Papers are largely concerned with the administration of his estate, and include a detailed inventory, and documents relating to litigation over the mortgages and notes.

Dates

1849 - 1912
Undated

Creator

Stevenson family. (Family)

Biographical / Historical

Collection throws significant light on the operations of a mid-nineteenth century capitalist, William Stevenson, who lived in North Argyle, Washington County, conducted a general merchandising business there, first alone, and after 1849 in partnership with a nephew, John S. Stewart, and who invested in local mortgages (1839-1852). His investments in mortgages amounted to $95,000 at his death in 1852. He also had stock in banks in Washington, Westchester, and Rensselaer Counties, and held personal notes amounting to more than $23,000.

Extent

.3 cubic feet. (.3 cubic feet.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Related Archival Materials

Cornell has an additional collection of Stevenson family papers (collection , #4349). That collection is from an earlier period (1795-1846). While both families were from Washington County, N.Y., it has not been possible to determine whether they were related.