SC230 William M. Morton Family Papers Transcription and Index

This collection contains documents and records created by and related to the William Monroe Morton (1801-1870) Family. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between relatives, friends, and acquaintances, written between 1839 and 1905. These letters contain information on family members, financial matters, and life before, during, and after the Civil War. Sent from various locations around the country, most were written in Missouri, Arkansas, California, Illinois, and Virginia. Additional items include genealogical information, copies of Civil War records, and ephemera.

A unique feature of the collection is the research aids created by donor and Morton Family descendant, Ronald E. Holland, DMin, DD. In 1997, Mr. Holland transcribed and indexed 55 pieces of correspondence written between 1850 and 1865. While a physical copy of this transcription and index resides with the collection, it has also been uploaded here for researcher use. View the entire collection inventory at: https://kchistory.org/document/sc230-william-m-morton-family-papers?solr_nav%5Bid%5D=09e899a21f272616c51d&solr_nav%5Bpage%5D=0&solr_nav%5Boffset%5D=0&search=sc230