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Charles William Manwaring genealogical papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG074_027

Scope and Content

Includes thirty four notebooks of genealogical notes, including one the Bull family; preliminary papers for a digest of probate records; Windsor, CT vital statistics; newspaper clippings; correspondence; a personal ledger; photographs; and some genealogical notes collected by Mary E. Manwaring.

Dates

  • 1861-1929
  • Majority of material found within 1891-1905

Language of Materials

The records are in English.

Restrictions on Access

These records are stored at an off-site facility and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.

See the Rules and Procedures for Researchers Using Archival Records and Secured Collections policy.

Biographical Note

Charles William Manwaring was born in Waterford, New London County, Conn., May 9, 1829. A builder and contractor, Mr. Manwaring became interested in genealogical research in later life. At the age of 70, he decided to develop a concise and durable form for the original probate record books of Connecticut, then located at the State Capitol and the Hall of Records in Hartford. Excessive use and time had reduced their accessibility. For the rest of his life, Mr. Manwaring labored under great physical disability as he battled cancer and still succeeded in producing three volumes for "A Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records, 1635-1750." He died on August 20, 1905, the day after completing the third volume.

Extent

3 cubic feet

Abstract

Includes thirty four notebooks of genealogical notes, including one the Bull family; preliminary papers for a digest of probate records; Windsor, CT vital statistics; newspaper clippings; correspondence; a personal ledger; photographs; and some genealogical notes collected by Mary E. Manwaring.

Arrangement

Arranged by document types.

Provenance

Given to the State Library by Miss Mary Manwaring in 1929.

Related Material

None.

Title
RG 074:027, Charles William Manwaring Genealogical Papers
Subtitle
Inventory
Author
Finding aid prepared by Connecticut State Library staff.
Date
2009
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Connecticut State Library Repository

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