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Title
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A Brief History of Francis Harrison Booth, 1812-1869
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Description
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Francis Harrison Booth was a grocer and saloon keeper in Westport, Missouri, who served as the town's marshal and was among the founders of the First Baptist Church of Westport. This research paper brings together what is known of him and his family.
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Date
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2010
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Object Type
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Manuscript
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Cyrus Curtis : Merchant on the Missouri Frontier
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Description
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A 19 page photocopied typescript of a paper with photos, charts, maps, and bibliiographic references. One of a series of articles intended to bring recognition of the early French influence in Clay County, Missouri. Includes typed redaction of a serial novel, "A tale of Rush Creek", by Edward Curtis (son of Cyrus) together with an analysis by Kevin Fisher. Novel was serialized in the Liberty "Tribune" in 1847.
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Date
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1994
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Object Type
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Manuscript
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Pioneer Blood
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Description
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Photocopied typewritten account of the life of Drusilla Branham who married Francis R. Long, mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, in 1869-70, and their daughter Mary. The manuscript was written by R. S. Quinn who was married to Mary. Mentions Liberty, Missouri, as well as Kansas City, train rides, Civil War, etc.
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Manuscript
