Finice Caruthers estate papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1407

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes depositions, evidence abstracts and other court documents; deposition of Joseph Thomas, 1871, regarding the legitimacy of his son, Finice Caruthers; record book, 1 volume, regarding the administration of the estate.

Dates

circa 1870-1875

Creator

Caruthers, Finice, -1860 (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

Finice Caruthers was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Caruthers, who died in 1860 without heirs, leading to escheat claim by the state of Oregon and a court fight over preemption of a land claim in South Portland.

Extent

1.45 Cubic Feet (1 record carton and 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes court documents; deposition of Joseph Thomas, 1871, regarding the legitimacy of his son, Finice Caruthers; and a record book, 1 volume, regarding the administration of the estate. Finice Caruthers was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Caruthers, who died in 1860 without heirs.