Manuscript Collection
Files
Identifier
Accession 646
Inclusive Dates
1787-1961, nd
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
2500 pieces, 1.25 linear feet
Language
English
Historical Note
The Browne Family lived primarily in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Scope and Content Note
The Browne Family Papers consist of incoming correspondence (mainly from the 1840s to the 1850s) of Newton Browne and Jane Morris Browne from various relatives, together with deeds, wills, indentures, land plats, photographs, and various other papers concerning the Browne Family of Anderson County, South Carolina. The collection also includes information on the allied families of Breazeale, Carpenter, Dobbins, Gunnin, Hillhouse, McFall, McGregor, and Morris.
Provenance
The Browne Family Papers were deposited with the Archives on June 7, 1985 by Katherine B. Huggin via Grace White.
Keywords
Correspondence, Anderson County SC, Genealogy, Commonplace book, Browne Family, Hillhouse Family
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Browne Family Papers - Accession 646". Finding Aid 64.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/64
LC Subject Headings
Browne, Newton, 1824-1853--Correspondence; Browne, Jane Morris, 1834-1918--Correspondence; Brown family; Real property--South Carolina; South Carolina--Social life and customs; Anderson County (S.C.)--Social life and customs; Anderson County (S.C.)--Genealogy
