Darrow Family Papers
Scope and Contents
Joseph Darrow's 1812-1825 account book and 1847 court summons, as well as an 1864 Civil War diary, militia accounts book and post war County Collector's ledger maintained by his grandson, Lt. Edwin Darrow. Typed transcripts of Joseph's account book and Edwin's diary accompany the originals, but it is unknown who completed them or when they were added to the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1812-1825
- Creation: 1864-1879.
Creator
- Darrow, Joseph, 1775-1856 (Person)
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Biographical Note
Joseph Darrow was born in West Lebanon, New York, March 27, 1775, and moved to Stow, Ohio, in 1799. He was a surveyor by trade and, as one of Summit County's early pioneers, surveyed many of its roads and townships. He was also the founder of Darrowville and made many other contributions to the development and heritage of Stow and the surrounding area. He served in the Ohio Militia in the War of 1812. Joseph Darrow died November 13, 1856 at the age of 81.
Edwin Darrow was born in Summit County, Ohio, July 28, 1829, and moved with his parents to Adair County, Missouri, in 1854. He began his military service with the Fiftieth Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia in 1862, later serving in the Second Provisional Regiment, State Troops. In 1864, he was commissioned First Lieutenant of Company A, 39th Infantry, Missouri Volunteers. He was mustered out with the rank of Lieutenant July 19, 1865 at St. Louis. Following his military service, Darrow twice held the office of sheriff and collector for Adair County. In 1882, he was elected President of the First National Bank and later served as director of The Kirksville Savings Bank. Edwin Darrow died October 27, 1887 and is buried at Forest Cemetery, Kirksville.
Extent
0.4 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is organized into four series.
- Series 0: Administrative and Biographical, 1887-1888
- Series I: Joseph Darrow, Stow, Ohio, 1812-1847 July 26
- Series II: Lt. Edwin Darrow, Missouri State Militia, 1864 August 24-1879 August 9
- Series III: Edwin Darrow, Adair County Collector, 1862 September-1863 September
- Series IV: Appendices, undated
Acquisition Information
This collection consists of three documents donated with a few Civil War artifacts to the E. M. Violette Museum by the Darrow family some time prior to 1947 as well as some items found in an old house and donated by another individual at a later date.
Subject
- Darrow, Joseph, 1775-1856 (Person)
- Darrow, Edwin, 1829-1887 (Person)
- Title
- Darrow Family papers, 1812-1825, 1864-1876
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Elaine Doak.
- Date
- [1993-2010]
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections Manuscripts Repository