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Barrows, Marcia L. (Marcia Lavinia), 1847-1870

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: May 7, 1847 - January 12, 1870

Biographical Information

Marcia L. Barrows was born on May 7, 1847, likely in Augusta, Maine. She resided in Indianapolis, Indiana starting circa October 1864, before returning to Augusta on July 21, 1865.

Citation:
FamilySearch record, 'Marcia Lavinia Barrows'. Accessed July 26, 2022. https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/M66X-B18/marcia-lavinia-barrows-1847
Citation:
Find a Grave record, 'Marcia L. Barrows'. Accessed July 29, 2022. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51734230/marcia-l-barrows
Citation:
MSP 318, Marcia L. Barrows diary. Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Marcia L. Barrows diary

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 70, Placement: 4
Identifier: MSP 318
Scope and Contents

The Marcia L. Barrows diary is a 2.5" x 4" leather bound diary with entries written by Marcia Barrows from January 1 to July 21, 1865. It contains information on social life in Indianapolis, a travel log from Indianapolis to Augusta, Maine, a list of books read, and items purchased and their costs.

The diary contains gaps between entries from April 19 to May 7, May 10 to June 10, and June 19 to July 9.

Dates: January 1, 1865 - July 21, 1865