Cyrus Williams papers, 1812-1862.

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Creator

Williams, Cyrus, 1783-1863.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .8 linear foot (3 boxes, 1 v.)

Access Restrictions

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

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence, business records, land papers, diaries of Cyrus Williams, and papers of three of his children. Business and family letters concern the education of Williams's children, temperance, missionaries, and other topics. Includes record book of the Williams Manufacturing Company; minutes of the company,1813-1828; ledgers; diary, 1812-1846; account books; land papers concerning properties in New York, Connecticut and Michigan; and other family records. Also, papers of three of Williams's children: letters, 1831-1842, and an exercise book of Martha Williams, wife of Reverend C.S. Sherman, a missionary to the Holy Land; letters of Joanna Williams, 1823-1825; and notebook of Thomas Wheeler Williams containing list of members of the Philomathian Society of Yale College in 1833 and the order of performances.

Biographical/Historical Note

Cyrus Williams (1783-1863) was a merchant and cotton manufacturer of North Stonington and New Haven, Connecticut.

Controlled Access Terms

• Williams, Cyrus, 1783-1863.
• Williams, Isaac.
• Sherman, C. S.
• Yale College (1718-1887). Philomathian Society.
• Education -- Connecticut.
• Temperance -- Connecticut.
• Cotton manufacture -- Connecticut.
• Mills and mill-work -- Connecticut.
• Real property -- New York (State)
• Real property -- Connecticut.
• Real property -- Michigan.
• Fire insurance.
• Missions -- Palestine.
• College students -- Societies, etc.
• Connecticut -- Commerce.
• Account books.
• Diaries.
• Merchants.

Additional Creator Names

• Williams, Joanna.
• Williams, Martha.
• Williams, Thomas Wheeler.
• Williams Manufacturing Company.