The McKinney Family series consists of correspondence, legal and financial documents, tax receipts, land surveys and plat maps pertaining to the Collin McKinney family. The documents in this series date from 1766 to 1860, with the majority of documents in the period 1830 to 1850. This series contains documents pertaining to Collin McKinney and his life as a planter, merchant, congressman, lay preacher, Justice of the Peace, and family man. Several documents also pertain to Collin's brother, Daniel McKinney, and Daniel's eldest son, Blatchely McKinney.
The Milam Family series consists of correspondence, legal and financial documents, tax receipts, journals, land surveys and plat maps of the Jefferson Milam family. The earlier documents in this series pertain to Benjamin R. Milam, uncle to Jefferson Milam, and his duties as overseer of the Wavell Colony. Documents between 1835 and 1844 deal with Jefferson Milam, his family and his business as a planter, and his tenure as Surveyor General for Red River County. Later documents deal with the life and times of Eliza Serene McKinney Milam and her children. Several letters deal with the Civil War service of Eliza and Jefferson's five sons. There are several letters to Robert Milam from his friend, L.H. Graves.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Some items in this collection have been identified as containing potentially harmful language. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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A letter granting Collin McKinney guardianship to the heirs of Joseph James
A letter granting Collin McKinney guardianship to the heirs of Joseph James.
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A summon for Collin McKinney, Ashley McKinney and Coleman Watson
A summon for Collin McKinney, Ashley McKinney and Coleman Watson.
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Report from Edward West regarding the monetary value of a rifle that was lost
Report from Edward West regarding the monetary value of a rifle that was lost.
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A letter of an agreement between Wilkinson Sherwood and John A. McKinney
A letter of an agreement between Wilkinson Sherwood and John A. McKinney.
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An agreement between Collin McKinney and James McKinney
An agreement between Collin McKinney and James McKinney.
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Deed of transfer from Collin McKinney to William McKinney
Deed of transfer from Collin McKinney to William McKinney.
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A note containing a receipt to Collin McKinney from A. Black
A note containing a receipt to Collin McKinney from A. Black.
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Note from Collin McKinney asking for payment for Cotton.
Note from Collin McKinney asking for payment for Cotton.
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A note about Collin McKinney finding land in Texas from William Dunlap
A note about Collin McKinney finding land in Texas from William Dunlap.
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A letter to Collin McKinney asking for three bushels of meal from Heram Hudson
A letter to Collin McKinney asking for three bushels of meal from Heram Hudson.
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An agreement between Blachley McKinney and Willis Pittman
An agreement between Blachley McKinney and Willis Pittman.
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A letter to Collin McKinney asking for two bushels of meal from Heram Hudson
A letter to Collin McKinney asking for two bushels of meal from Heram Hudson.
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Letter to Collin McKinney about corn and the charge to Johnathon Sherwood
Letter to Collin McKinney about corn and the charge to Johnathon Sherwood.
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A letter to Collin McKinney asking for a loan from Heram Hudson
A letter to Collin McKinney asking for a loan from Heram Hudson.
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A letter to Collin McKinney asking for two bushels of meal from Heram Hudson
A letter to Collin McKinney asking for two bushels of meal from Heram Hudson.
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![A note containing a receipt to [Abner Good] from J. P. Harrison](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1312/thumbnail.jpg "A note containing a receipt to [Abner Good] from J. P. Harrison")
A note containing a receipt to [Abner Good] from J. P. Harrison
A note containing a receipt to [Abner Good] from J. P. Harrison.
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A letter to Collin McKinney asking for a loan from Heram Hudson
A letter to Collin McKinney asking for a loan from Heram Hudson.
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A receipt of items bought by Heram Hudson from Collin McKinney
A receipt of items bought by Heram Hudson from Collin McKinney.
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A letter to Collin McKinney asking for two bushels of meal
A letter to Collin McKinney asking for two bushels of meal from Heram Hudson.
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A letter to Collin McKinney asking for two bushels of meal from Heram Hudson
A letter to Collin McKinney asking for two bushels of meal from Heram Hudson.
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A note containing a receipt to Abner Gooch from J. P. Harrison
A note containing a receipt to Abner Gooch from J. P. Harrison.
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Letter regarding payment to Robert James for his two days of attending court
Letter regarding payment to Robert James for his two days of attending court.
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Letter from John Buzzard regarding Collin McKinney's dues
Letter from John Buzzard regarding Collin McKinney's dues have been paid in full.
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Letter to Collin McKinney about the loan of a wagon
Letter to Collin McKinney about the loan of a wagon.
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Receipts from Collin McKinney
Receipts from Collin McKinney. There are two receipts on the same page.
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Letter from Tom Dooley about money collected by Collin McKinney.
Letter from Tom Dooley about money collected by Collin McKinney.
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![Note from M. [Furlong] to Collin McKinney](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1273/thumbnail.jpg "Note from M. [Furlong] to Collin McKinney")
Note from M. [Furlong] to Collin McKinney
Note from M. [Furlong] to Collin McKinney for payment received by J. R. Bradley.
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![A note from Ambrose [unknown] regarding an agreement for the sale of two enslaved persons Sam and Peter Flemmon to John A. Baley](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1270/thumbnail.jpg "A note from Ambrose [unknown] regarding an agreement for the sale of two enslaved persons Sam and Peter Flemmon to John A. Baley")
A note from Ambrose [unknown] regarding an agreement for the sale of two enslaved persons Sam and Peter Flemmon to John A. Baley
A note from Ambrose [unknown] regarding an agreement for the sale of two enslaved persons Sam and Peter Flemmon to John A. Baley.
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A receipt from A. Brewly to Collin McKinney
A receipt from A. Brewly to Collin McKinney regarding payment of 1792 pounds of cotton.
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Note of a receipt regarding payment left with Green Moore
Note of a receipt regarding payment left with Green Moore.
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Note from Collin McKinney to Daniel McKinney
Note from Collin McKinney to Daniel McKinney promising to pay back money owed. Dated 1824-09-25.
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![Receipt from [M. Furlong] to Collin McKinney](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1267/thumbnail.jpg "Receipt from [M. Furlong] to Collin McKinney")
Receipt from [M. Furlong] to Collin McKinney
Receipt from [M. Furlong] to Collin McKinney for money owed.
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![Letter from David [Base] to the Constables of the Parish](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1265/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from David [Base] to the Constables of the Parish")
Letter from David [Base] to the Constables of the Parish
Letter from David [Base] to the Constables of the Parish regarding verdict of Jasper Bodin for three dollars and seventy five cents.
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Note to Daniel McKinney from Thomas Montgomery
Note to Daniel McKinney from Thomas Montgomery for taxes
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A bond note from Hurbert King against Charles Crawford
A note regarding a bond note from Hurbert King against Charles Crawford for money owed.
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Note from Thomas Welsh mentioning Daniel McKinney
A note from Thomas Welsh mentioning Daniel McKinney.
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Letter from Thomas and James Dooley to power of attorney
Letter from Thomas and James Dooley to power of attorney, George Dooley expressing intent to sue for land of James Dooley.
![Letter from [William] Roberts to Collin McKinney](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1257/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from [William] Roberts to Collin McKinney")
