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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Letter from Albert Christian to Collin McKinney about his late brother
Letter from Albert Christian to Collin McKinney about his late brother.
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![Letter from [Jolt B.] to Collin McKinney saying he was glad to receive his previous letter](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1150/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from [Jolt B.] to Collin McKinney saying he was glad to receive his previous letter")
Letter from [Jolt B.] to Collin McKinney saying he was glad to receive his previous letter
Letter from [Jolt B.] to Collin McKinney saying he was glad to receive his previous letter.
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Letter to Collin McKinney from his grand children H. Browning, J.P. M., Marry, Anne informing them they are in good health
Letter to Collin McKinney from his grand children H. Browning, J.P. M., Marry, Anne informing them they are in good health.
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Letter from A.A. Jalkington to Collin McKinney on his intension to relocate
Letter from A.A. Jalkington to Collin McKinney on his intension to relocate.
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![Letter from Joseph J. [Mautwas] to Collin McKinney letting him know that the wagons have broken down due to bad roads, but the lumber is safe](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1148/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Joseph J. [Mautwas] to Collin McKinney letting him know that the wagons have broken down due to bad roads, but the lumber is safe")
Letter from Joseph J. [Mautwas] to Collin McKinney letting him know that the wagons have broken down due to bad roads, but the lumber is safe
Letter from Joseph J. [Mautwas] to Collin McKinney letting him know that the wagons have broken down due to bad roads, but the lumber is safe.
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Letter from A. Burton to Collin McKinney about monetary payments
Letter from A. Burton to Collin McKinney about monetary payments.
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Letter from Julius Livingstone to Collin McKinney inviting Collin to office
Letter from Julius Livingstone to Collin McKinney inviting Collin to office.
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![Letter from [William] to Collin McKinney asking for prove that he served in the military in order to gain access to his pension](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1145/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from [William] to Collin McKinney asking for prove that he served in the military in order to gain access to his pension")
Letter from [William] to Collin McKinney asking for prove that he served in the military in order to gain access to his pension
Letter from [William] to Collin McKinney asking for prove that he served in the military in order to gain access to his pension.
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Letter from William H. Woolen to Collin McKinney asking for a favor
Letter from William H. Woolen to Collin McKinney asking for a favor.
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Letter to Collin McKinney informing him of the creation of a new committee
Letter to Collin McKinney informing him of the creation of a new committee.
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![Letter from R. Q. [Wachino] to Collin McKinney informing him that a meeting didn't take place](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1141/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from R. Q. [Wachino] to Collin McKinney informing him that a meeting didn't take place")
Letter from R. Q. [Wachino] to Collin McKinney informing him that a meeting didn't take place
Letter from R. Q. [Wachino] to Collin McKinney informing him that a meeting didn't take place.
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![Letter from G.G. [Milam] to Collin McKinney asking for information about Texas](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1140/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from G.G. [Milam] to Collin McKinney asking for information about Texas")
Letter from G.G. [Milam] to Collin McKinney asking for information about Texas
Letter from G.G. [Milam] to Collin McKinney asking for information about Texas.
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Letter to Collin McKinney informing him about the death of cousin David
Letter to Collin McKinney informing him about the death of cousin David.
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Letter from Archibald Burton to Collin McKinney informing Collin of the death of George Burton
Letter from Archibald Burton to Collin McKinney informing Collin of the death of George Burton.
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Letter from W. J. Simmons to Collin McKinney stating the medication used to treat an ailment
Letter from W. J. Simmons to Collin McKinney stating the medication used to treat an ailment.
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Letter from Archibald Burton to Elizabeth McKinney
Letter from Archibald Burton to Elizabeth McKinney asking if rumors of Collin McKinney's death was true.
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Letter from Margaret James to Collin and Elizabeth McKinney informing them about the death of her Mother
Letter from Margaret James to Collin and Elizabeth McKinney informing them about the death of her Mother.
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Letter to Collin McKinney from his Child M. S. McKinney
Letter to Collin McKinney from his Child M. S. McKinney.
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Letter to Collin McKinney from James Blaire and George B. Anderson asking for the Deed to a piece of land
Letter to Collin McKinney from James Blaire and George B. Anderson asking for the Deed to a piece of land.
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Letter from R. H. Finn to William Mckinney with information on family welfare
Letter from R. H. Finn to William Mckinney with information on family welfare.
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Letter from Collin McKinney to Garret James telling him that his children got home
Letter from Collin McKinney to Garret James telling him that his children got home.
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Letter from Jericho Burton to Collin McKinney asking for a loan
Letter from Jericho Burton to Collin McKinney asking for a loan.
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A Letter stating that Collin McKinney and His wife Elizabeth are in good standing with the church
A Letter stating that Collin McKinney and His wife Elizabeth are in good standing with the church.
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Letter from John C. Douth to Collin McKinney informing Collin that he is well
Letter from John C. Douth to Collin McKinney informing Collin that he is well.
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Letter from Thalis Huston to Collin McKinney about a certain piece of land
Letter from Thalis Huston to Collin McKinney about a certain piece of land
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Letter from Dr Reming to Collin McKinney about an execution
Letter from Dr Reming to Collin McKinney about an execution.
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Letter from Matthias Ward to Collin McKinney informing Collin about his political plans
Letter from Matthias Ward to Collin McKinney informing Collin about his political plans.
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Letter from Simon Peace to Collin Mckinney informing Collin about his wellness
Letter from Simon Peace to Collin Mckinney informing Collin about his wellness.
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Letter from James Milam to Collin McKinney about his disappointment on the closure of river
Letter from James Milam to Collin McKinney about his disappointment on the closure of river.
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Letter from Logan B. Benderton to Collin McKinney about his luggage
Letter from Logan B. Benderton to Collin McKinney about his luggage.
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Letter from S. B. Walter to Collin McKinney regarding sales of Whiskey
Letter from S. B. Walter to Collin McKinney regarding sales of Whiskey.
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Letter from Thomas Cornelius to Collin Mckinney about the decision of congress to split Red River county up
Letter from Thomas Cornelius to Collin Mckinney about the decision of congress to split Red River county up.
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Letter of marriage consent from Mary Morris to Collin McKinney
Letter of marriage consent from Mary Morris to Collin McKinney.
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Letter to Collin McKinney informing him of new involvement in the Cotton trade
Letter to Collin McKinney informing him of new involvement in the Cotton trade.
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Letter of apology from Rob Potter to Collin McKinney
Letter of apology from Rob Potter to Collin McKinney.
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![Letter from John [Nd] Sally to Collin Mckinney interceding on behalf of Houston as to money owed](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1106/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from John [Nd] Sally to Collin Mckinney interceding on behalf of Houston as to money owed")
Letter from John [Nd] Sally to Collin Mckinney interceding on behalf of Houston as to money owed
Letter from John [Nd] Sally to Collin Mckinney interceding on behalf of Houston as to money owed.
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![Letter from [Thaly] Houston to Collin Mckinney regarding money owed](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1105/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from [Thaly] Houston to Collin Mckinney regarding money owed")
Letter from [Thaly] Houston to Collin Mckinney regarding money owed
Letter from [Thaly] Houston to Collin Mckinney regarding money owed.
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Letter of marriage contract from James Giles
Letter written to Mrs. Collin McKinney for a marriage contract between Williams Thompson and Mary Giles from James Giles.
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Letter from Collin McKinney to Howard Raimes containing a legal decree
Letter from Collin McKinney to Howard Raimes containing a legal decree.
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Letter from Collin McKinney to Howard Raimes containing a legal decree
Letter from Collin McKinney to Howard Raimes containing a legal decree.
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Letter from Johnston Shellon to Collin McKinney asking if he's heard word from certain individuals
Letter from Johnston Shellon to Collin McKinney asking if he's heard word from certain individuals.
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Letter from Archibald Frye to Collin McKinney on matter regarding Huston
Letter from Archibald Frye to Collin McKinney on matter regarding Huston.
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Letter from James Millam to Collin McKinney on possible evidence to be used before congress
Letter from James Millam to Collin McKinney on possible evidence to be used before congress.
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Letter from D. Sample to Collin McKinney informing him that he is awaiting the arrival of the governor
Letter from D. Sample to Collin McKinney informing him that he is awaiting the arrival of the governor.
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Letter from D. Sample to Collin Mckinney stating the cost of the new line to Red River
Letter from D. Sample to Collin Mckinney stating the cost of the new line to Red River.
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Letter from D. Sample to Collin Mckinney stating the cost of the new line to Red River
Letter from D. Sample to Collin Mckinney stating the cost of the new line to Red River.
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Letter from Joseph Hamlick to Collin McKinney
Letter from Joseph Hamlick to Collin McKinney asking that he issue a marriage license to William.
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Letter to Collin McKinney informing him that he won the elections
Letter to Collin McKinney informing him that he won the elections.
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Letter from N. D Elly to Collin McKinney asking for a loan
Letter from N. D Elly to Collin McKinney asking for a loan.
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Letter from William B. William to Collin McKinney asking that someone receive some money for him
Letter from William B. William to Collin McKinney asking that someone receive some money for him.
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Letter from J. Robert to Collin McKinney asking him for support in the coming elections
Letter from J. Robert to Collin McKinney asking him for support in the coming elections.
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Letter from J.Wright to Collin McKinney informing him about the peoples candidate for congress
Letter from J.Wright to Collin McKinney informing him about the peoples candidate for congress.
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A Letter authorizing Collin McKinney to issue marriage licences
Letter to Mrs Collin McKiney informing her about Marriage plans.
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Letter to Mrs Collin McKiney informing her about Marriage plans
Letter to Mrs Collin McKiney informing her about Marriage plans.
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Letter from W. B. Hawkins to Collin McKinney informing him of incoming personnel who would assist in picking cotton
Letter from W. B. Hawkins to Collin McKinney informing him of incoming personnel who would assist in picking cotton.
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A notification from the county of Red River to Ministers allowing them to celebrate Matrimony
A notification from the county of Red River to Ministers allowing them to celebrate Matrimony.
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Letter from Thomas L. Rusk to Collin McKinney asking for a loan of $60 to settle old debts
Letter from Thomas L. Rusk to Collin McKinney asking for a loan of $60 to settle old debts.
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Letter from H. Fowler to Collin McKinney accounting for the expenditure of allocated funds
Letter from H. Fowler to Collin McKinney accounting for the expenditure of allocated funds.
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Letter from J. McKinney to Collin McKinney
Letter from J. McKinney to Collin McKinney asking about his father's well being.
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Letter from Elizabeth McKinney to Collin McKinney
Letter from Elizabeth McKinney to Collin McKinney.
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Letter from John Frye to Collin McKinney asking that he grants his brother power of attorney
Letter from John Frye to Collin McKinney asking that he grants his brother power of attorney.
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![Letter from William [Becknell] to Collin McKinney](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1071/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from William [Becknell] to Collin McKinney")
Letter from William [Becknell] to Collin McKinney
Letter from William [Becknell] to Collin McKinney asking that he write him a letter.
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A legal letter from James Jackson to Collin McKinney
A legal letter from James Jackson to Collin McKinney.
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Letter from James Jackson to Collin McKinney asking him to attend to certain matters
Letter from James Jackson to Collin McKinney asking him to attend to certain matters.
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Receipt of payment to James Jackson
Receipt of payment for service in the Texas army to James Jackson in cash and acres of land.
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Witness accounts of the lost horse of James Jackson
Witness accounts of the lost horse of James Jackson.
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![Note filed by Collin McKinney for Jackson [Haper]](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1065/thumbnail.jpg "Note filed by Collin McKinney for Jackson [Haper]")
Note filed by Collin McKinney for Jackson [Haper]
Note filed by Collin McKinney for Jackson [Haper].
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Witness accounts of the lost horse of James Jackson
Witness accounts of the lost horse of James Jackson.
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Letter to Collin Mckinney giving him the power of attorney
Letter to Collin Mckinney giving him the power of attorney.
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A letter to Collin McKinney on affairs of Red River
A letter to Collin McKinney on affairs of Red River.
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Letter from Collin McKinney to James Reaves
Letter to Collin McKinney with James Reaves asking about his land entitlements since he is residing in Texas as of the time of independence.
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A letter to Collin McKinney stating the duties of jurors applying to the board of Red River
A letter to Collin McKinney stating the duties of jurors applying to the board of Red River.
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A letter from Collin McKinney on the count of money paid for volunteers to fight in the Texas Army
A letter from Collin McKinney on the count of money paid for volunteers to fight in the Texas Army.
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![Letter from [Elenzer] Fraizer to Collin McKinney](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1056/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from [Elenzer] Fraizer to Collin McKinney")
Letter from [Elenzer] Fraizer to Collin McKinney
Letter from [Elenzer] Fraizer to Collin McKinney giving him permission to use and or sell a piece of land.
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Letter from McKinney C. McKinney to Betsey McKinney stating the affairs of things
Letter from McKinney C. McKinney to Betsey McKinney stating the affairs of things.
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A document containing the elected officials of the Committee of Myrtle springs
A document containing the elected officials of the Committee of Myrtle springs.
![Letter from [Milam] to Collin McKinney](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_mckinneymilamfamily/1144/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from [Milam] to Collin McKinney")
