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Abstract of Amos Kendall’s estate

 File — Box: MSS197.1, Folder: 54

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series collects other items related to the history of the Kendall and Greene families. Of particular interest is a collection of locks of hair, including a mixed sample from Amos Kendall and his first fiancée, Mary Lawrence. (Amos’s engagement to her was broken when he moved to Kentucky to take a teaching job; he ended up marrying Mary Woolfolk instead.) Other samples present include locks from Sarah Hamilton Garrard, Ms. Roberts’ maternal grandmother; and Mary Burton Hamilton, her great-grandmother. This collection also includes copies of family lists from the Kendall family Bible; copies of Amos Kendall’s and Mary Kendall Greene’s wills; and biographical sketches written by Ms. Roberts, covering Amos Kendall, her father, Walter Woolfolk Greene, and her brother, Walter Hamilton Greene.

Dates

  • Creation: 1875 - 1980

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (2 document cases, 1 half case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository

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