Series 1: Genealogy
Scope and Contents
Series 1 integrates genealogical materials Peters compiled. Perhaps the most extensively used sources in Peters Collection are the Range Books. These books include historical sites, historical information, and most importantly, cemetery inscriptions of 254 cemeteries in Athens County. Peters also assembled wills, affidavits, photographs, and biographical sketches of various Athens County habitants to complete his Genealogy Volumes. Also included in this series is a book of funeral notices that Lucy A. Brown (1880- 1898), widow of John Dean Brown of Amesville, compiled along with death certificates of diverse Athenians.
Dates
- Creation: 1775 - 1947
Creator
- From the Collection: Peters, William E. (William Edwards), 1857-1952 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Extent
From the Collection: 9 cubic feet (in 18 boxes and 26 volumes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
