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McPherson Union Cemetery Association. Ledgers, 1861 - 1955.

 Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1378

Abstract

This collection consists of items pertaining to the McPherson Union Cemetery Association. The association oversaw the McPherson Union Cemetery, which is located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, just north of St. Clair. The collection consists of two ledgers. The first volume is entitled “Actuary Book for McPherson Union Cemetery Association”, and includes a list of those interred in the cemetery. This volume lists the date of death, age at time of death, county of origin, and cause of death for all those interred from 1874 until 1955. The second volume includes a list of lot owners and a sketch of the cemetery layout.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1861 - 1955

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Marion Boswell Hoffman donated this collection in October 1979.

Title
McPherson Union Cemetery Association. Ledgers, 1861 - 1955.
Status
Completed
Author
Dr. William Lass processed this collection
Date
1983-02
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029