Heman Oviatt (1821-1895) family papers

Collection

Identifier: MS Ov4

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection contains the personal family papers of Heman Oviatt, Jr. (1821-1895). The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, genealogical materials, as well as various wills and deeds. The collection mainly concerns the family of Heman Oviatt, Jr. including his wife Susannah Sweet (b.1834) and their child Kittie Oviatt Barriss, and her husband William H. Barriss. The collection includes some information Heman's father Captain Heman Oviatt, Sr. (1775-1854) and his grandfather Benjamin Oviatt (1755-1832).

Dates

Creation: 1775-1972

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research.

Restrictions on Use

This collection is open for research.

History of the Oviatt family in Hudson, Ohio

History of the Oviatt family

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Personal papers of the Oviatt family, one of Hudson, Ohio's earliest pioneer families.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged into the following series: Series 1 Biographical Material Series 2 Correspondence Series 3 Deeds Series 4 Genealogy Series 5 Miscellaneous Series 6 Pictures Series 7 Wills