Collet Family Papers, 1840, 1936, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Collet family.

Abstract:

The papers consist of family papers of the Collet and Hall families, including personal, business, legal papers and account books.

Extent:

.75 cubic feet (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by B. Moore, L. Abruquah, Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The Collet-Hall papers consist of correspondence, financial, business, and legal papers, certificates, and account books. Sections of the William and Sarah Hall correspondence note views on politics, the Civil War, and slavery. Letters from William Collet to his parents describe working at the Pere Marquette Railroad offices in Michigan City, Ind. A letter to Emma from her brother James tells about the fluctuating currency situation in Indiana, 1860. One document grants Emma Collet legal guardianship of her children, William Hastings and Emma Jane, after the death of her husband (their father), Stephen. Genealogical materials include records of births, deaths, and marriages, notebooks, certificates, and newspaper clippings.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

The Collet and Hall families were joined in 1851 through the marriage of Emma Hall and Stephen Collet. Both families were pioneers; the Halls settling in Ohio, Iowa, and Indiana and the Collets in Gratiot and Montcalm counties, Michigan.

Acquisition Information:

No Acc#

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

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Names:

Pere Marquette Railroad.
Hall family.
Collet family.

Places:

Michigan City (Ind.)--History.
Gratiot County (Mich.)--History.
Montcalm County (Mich.)--Genealogy.
Montcalm County (Mich.)--History.