Drayton family history materials, circa 1830s-1890s
Scope and Contents
A circa 1833 handwritten copy of an earlier History and Genealogy of the Drayton Family by Judge John Drayton
with information on, and a watercolor of, the Drayton House, Northamptonshire, England, bringing the lineage up to the Draytons of Drayton Hall, South Carolina. With data on arms and crests, later manuscript additions and one partial typescript of the document done in 1889, and duplicate copies of fuller transcript.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1830s-1890s
Language of Materials
Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research but has some access restrictions. Some items are too fragile to handle and copies must be used. Please consult inventory or contact Special Collections at the College of Charleston Libraries for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes, 3 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
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