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Peter Bilyeu journal

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2926

Scope and Contents

Journal, 1 volume, 1839-1942, with accounts and notes on Peter Bilyeu's work as justice of the peace and continued by his son, John L. Bilyeu, with genealogical information of the Dyer and Bilyeu families. Explanatory notes added by his great granddaughter, Gloria Sumpter. The name is also spelled Bilyeau.

Dates

  • Creation: 1839-1942

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Peter Bilyeu (1802-1877) was an Oregon pioneer of 1850 and a justice of the peace.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (2 foldersĀ in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Journal with accounts and notes on Peter Bilyeu's work as justice of the peace and continued by his son, John L. Bilyeu, with genealogical information of the Dyer and Bilyeu families. Explanatory notes added by his great granddaughter, Gloria Sumpter.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Gloria Sumpter, September 1991.

Existence and Location of Copies

Photocopies included in collection for reference use.

Related Materials

Vertical File: Genealogy - Bilyeu family, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Title
Guide to the Peter Bilyeu journal
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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