Robbins-Jones family papers, 1764-1828.

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Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .15 linear foot (15 folders)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of legal papers concerning the settlement of estates, deeds and tax assessments for land in Middlesex County, Mass.; papers relating to service in the Continental Army; other military papers; mercantile accounts; and miscellaneous papers of the Robbins and Jones families. Persons represented include Captain Joseph Robbins (d. 1791), his survivors John Robbins and Captain Joseph Robbins, and Oliver Jones.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Robbins and Jones families were from Acton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.

Controlled Access Terms

• Jones family.
• Robbins family.
• United States. Continental Army.
• Decedents' estates -- Massachusetts.
• Real property -- Massachusetts.
• Tax assessment -- Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
• Acton (Mass.) -- Commerce.

Additional Creator Names

• Jones, Oliver.
• Robbins, John.
• Robbins, Joseph.