Finding aid for the Paine Family Papers
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Paine Family
Title: Paine Family Papers
Dates: 1835-1861
Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: The Paine family founded Painesville and Chardon, Ohio, and was prominent in the early development of these towns. The collection consists of stock certificates, reports, and other papers relating primarily to the Painesville and Fairport Railroad Company (incorporated 1835), with which members of the Paine family were involved.
MS Number MS 2842
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Paine Family Papers, 1835-1861, consist of of stock certificates, reports, and other papers relating primarily to the Painesville and Fairport Railroad Company (incorporated 1835), with which members of the Paine family were involved.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of the Paine Family of Ohio, the history of Painesville, Ohio, and the development of the Painesville and Fairport Railroad Company in the nineteenth century.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically and is maintained in one folder.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Related Material

The researcher should also consult PG 91 Clague, Kewish, and Paine Family Photographs.

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects:

Paine family.
Painesville (Ohio) -- History -- Sources.
Railroads -- Ohio.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 2842 Paine Family Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gift of Tracy H. Paine in 1940.