Mrs. John Freeman Hillyer account of a trip to Texas


Descriptive Summary
Title: Mrs. John Freeman Hillyer account of a trip to Texas
Creator: Hillyer family
Inclusive Dates: 1845-2007
Bulk Dates: 1845-1847
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (4 documents)
Collection Number: ms525
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a 3 page typescript titled An account by Mrs. John Freeman Hillyer (Written in ink and copied by her great-granddaughter, Lorena Hillyer Fox). The typescript is undated, and consists of an account of a trip to Texas made in 1847-1849 by the Hillyer family. The collection also includes photocopies of census information (original date is 1850) and a typed copy of a family biography of the Biscoe family (original date is 1845). A cover letter regarding the family biography is dated 2007.