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Dr. Henry Greggs Farish fonds
Fonds · 1799-1840
Fonds consists of five series containing correspondence, miscellanea, deeds, a notebook kept by Farish while in the Navy and while beginning his medical practice in Yarmouth, genealogical manuscripts, and accounts.
John Killam fonds
Fonds · 1788-1843
Fonds consists of deeds, bills of sale, and records related to the settling of his father's and his estate.
Captain John Lovitt fonds
Fonds · 1862-1870
Fonds consists of correspondence from Lovitt's father and other business letters, as well as a newspaper advertisement from Lovitt's campaign for a seat in the House of Commons and Lovitt's funeral memorial.
Thomas Killam Sr. fonds
Fonds · 1838-1873
Fonds consists of correspondence regarding his shipyard and store, insurance documents regarding his vessels, accounts, notes and receipts regarding his business, and a certificate appointing Killam a Justice of the Peace.
William Rogers fonds
Fonds · 1863-1876
Fonds consists of an account book for the ship Chloe, which was built at Shelburne in 1872 by William J. Kelley. Rogers was principal share owner in conjunction with other Yarmouth merchants. The vessel was sold in 1876. Also included is the account book for the ship William and the brigantine W.A. Rogers, both of which Rogers was principal share owner. The William was built at Tusket in 1873 by George Ross. The W.A. Rogers was built circa 1863 and engaged in trading missions around the world.
George Killam fonds
Fonds · 1862-1879
Fonds consists of business correspondence, receipts, promissary notes, records regarding the settling of the estate of George Killam and a published copy of an address made by George Killam to "the electors of the County of Yarmouth."
Captain John E. Murphy fonds
Fonds · 1866-1880
Fonds consists of three notebooks kept by Captain John E. Murphy. These include a log book and diary; a notebook of clippings and poetry regarding the Minister of Marine case; and a book of poetry written at sea. In addition, there are 9 photos of items that were brought back by Captain Murphy from his travels that still remain in the Murphy family.
Alexander Lawson fonds
Fonds · 1864-1883
Fonds consists of an account book and correspondence received by Lawson from the head telegraph office and from local businesses upon his retirement from the Western Union Telegraph Office.
Captain Nehemiah Larkin fonds
Fonds · 1878-1888
Fonds consists of discharge papers, masters papers and letters of reference relating to Larkin's sailing career.
Charles Huntington (Estate) fonds
Fonds · 1866-1889
Fonds consists of correspondence and bills to the estate of Charles Huntington as well as documents appointing Loran Baker guardian of the three children, original copies of land grants, deeds and leases of land and auction posters for the sale of land by the Estate of Charles Huntington.