Aceneth Hosford papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2237

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of a manuscript biographical sketch of Aceneth Hosford, 6 pages, circa 1850-1900; a photocopy family record, circa 1850-1900, with genealogical information; and a marriage certificate, 1884, for C. W. Peck and Lulu M. Moore. Hosford's first name is spelled "Acenath" and "Acenith" in these materials.

Dates

Creation: circa 1850-1900

Creator

Hosford, Aceneth, 1828-1896 (Person)

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

Aceneth Hosford (1828-1896), nee Glover, was an emigrant to Oregon, settling in Mt. Tabor. She was the wife of Reverend Chauncy O. Hosford and the mother of Captain Olin W. Hosford. Spellings of her first name vary and include Acenith, Aceneth, Asenath, and Acenath.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of a biographical sketch of Aceneth Hosford and a photocopy family record with genealogical information. Aceneth Hosford (1828-1896), nee Glover, was an emigrant to Oregon, settling in Mt. Tabor. Her husband was Reverend Chauncy O. Hosford. Spellings of her first name vary and include Acenith, Aceneth, Asenath, and Acenath.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Family record and marriage certificate, gift of the estate of Nancy Catherine Grout, care of Marcella Cobb, March 1991 (Lib. Acc. 20309).

Related Materials

Related materials at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library include the Hosford family photograph collection, Org. Lot 745; and a vertical file, Genealogy - Hosford family.