Finding aid for the Thomas Bolton Papers
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Bolton, Thomas
Title: Thomas Bolton Papers
Dates: 1834-1870
Extent: 0.60 linear feet (2 containers)
Abstract: Thomas Bolton (1809-1871) was a lawyer, judge, and public official of Cleveland, Ohio. The collection consists of primarily deeds, leases, and agreements related to Bolton's land holdings in Cleveland; correspondence concerning his law practice as a partner with Moses Kelley in the firm of Bolton & Kelley; letter (1848-18749) from Ohio political leaders such as Albert G. Riddle and Norton S. Townshend.
MS Number MS 1319
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Thomas Bolton Papers, 1834-1870 and undated, consist of primarily deeds, leases, and agreements related to Bolton's land holdings in Cleveland; correspondence concerning his law practice as a partner with Moses Kelley in the firm of Bolton & Kelley; letter (1848-18749) from Ohio political leaders such as Albert G. Riddle and Norton S. Townshend.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of Cleveland, Ohio, in the nineteenth century, and issues related to real estate development, the law practice of Thomas Bolton and Moses Kelly, and politics in Ohio.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged by document type and then chronologically.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Bolton & Kelley (law firm).
Bolton, Thomas, 1809-1871.
Deeds -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
Land titles -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
Lawyers -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Correspondence, reminiscences, etc.
Ohio -- Politics and government.
Real property -- Ohio -- Cleveland.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 1319 Thomas Bolton Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Detailed Description of The Collection

Thomas Bolton Papers 1834-1870 undated

Box Folder
1 1 Political correspondence 1845-1856
1 2 Legal correspondence 1934-1867 undated
1 3 Land contracts 1835-June 1849
1 4 Land contracts July 1849-May 1850
1 5 Land contracts June 1850-March 1851
1 6 Land contracts April-September 1851
Box Folder
2 1 Land contracts October-December 1851
2 2 Land contracts 1852-1853
2 3 Land contracts 1854-1868
2 4 Miscellaneous legal documents and receipts 1837-1870