Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
Elijah Miller papers
Miller, Elijah, 1772-1851
A.M63
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8 box(es)
(94 folders, 3 volumes, 1 package)
1782-1861
English
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Scope and Contents
Legal papers, correspondence and other papers of Elijah Miller (1772-1851). Auburn lawyer and judge and father-in-law of William Henry Seward.
The legal papers and correspondence deal mostly with real estate transactions in Auburn and Cayuga County during the early 1800s, and with matters relating to the settlement of Judge Miller's estate. Other material includes Judge Miller's bank books, records of court proceedings, maps of real estate transactions, genealogical records and copies of Judge Miller's wills.
Related Archival Materials
William Henry Seward Papers Microform Edition
William Henry Seward Papers: Please note: The collection has been microfilmed for preservation purposes, and users will be referred to the microform edition.
William Henry Seward Papers Addition: Materials added to the collection after it was microfilmed in 1981.
George M. Grier Papers, 1800-1881.
George Washington Patterson Papers, 1831-1898.
Thurlow Weed Papers, 1816-1894.
Access
The Elijah Miller 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Elijah Miller papers were part of the Seward papers presented to the University of Rochester by William Henry Seward III in 1950. (Bequest)
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.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Elijah Miller Papers, A.M63, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Lawyers
Real property
New York (State)--Auburn
New York (State)--Cayuga County
Correspondence
Legal instruments
Miller, Elijah, 1772-1851
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872
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Miller/repositories/2/archival_objects/220705September 10, 1831May 27, 1847November 5, 1851November 17, 185166Scope and ContentsAlso included in this folder is a document appointing William Henry Seward as Miller's executor, dated November 17, 1851.
Court records/repositories/2/archival_objects/2207072 volume(s)68Supreme Court docket/repositories/2/archival_objects/2207081810-18221Biographical materials/repositories/2/archival_objects/220611circa 1804-1846Elijah Miller biography/repositories/2/archival_objects/22070061Bank books/repositories/2/archival_objects/2207013 volume(s)18321844184662Genealogical materials/repositories/2/archival_objects/22070263Maps/repositories/2/archival_objects/2207031804-183564Maps, undated/repositories/2/archival_objects/22070465Genealogical and biographical sketch of the late honorable Elijah Miller, written by Benjamin F. Hall/repositories/2/archival_objects/22070667