John Burdett Easton papers
Biographical/Historical note
John Burdett Easton was born in 1841 and served during the Civil War in 1862 with the 101st New York Regiment and from 1864- 1865 with the New Jersey Cavalery, M Company, 1st Regiment. After completing his service, Easton settled in Saratoga County, New York and in 1868 he married Marion C. Bailey. In 1875, Easton purchased a farm in Saratoga Springs. However, he filed a Declaration for an Invalid Pension in 1891 and after being granted his pension he moved to Glens Falls, New York. In 1902, Easton become a letter carrier and continued in that position until his death in 1907.
Scope and Contents
The John Burdett Easton Papers are comprised of one series: Correspondence. The correspondence dates from 1862- 1865, during which time Easton wrote regularly to his mother about his experiences fighting for the Union during the Civil War.
Creator
- Easton, John Burdett, 1841-1907 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1862-1865
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 box(es)
Access
The John Burdett Easton Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The John Burdett Easton Papers were made a gift by his grandson, Russell E. Craytor in 1997.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], John Burdett Easton Papers, D.440, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Subject
- Easton, John Burdett, 1841-1907 (Person)
- Title
- John Burdett Easton papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library