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Densham Family Correspondence

 Collection — sc_box: MS 4, Folder: 38
Identifier: MS-814

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Correspondence, 1889-1899, to and from various members of the Densham family as well as from the First National Bank of Ironwood, Michigan regarding the settlement of Francis' estate after his death at the East Norrie Mine in Ironwood. Also includes some genealogical sources and information about the cave-in that lead to Francis' death.

Dates

  • 1889-1899

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Emma Densham was married to Francis "Frank" Densham, a miner from England, at the East Norrie Mine in Ironwood, Michigan. When Emma died in childbirth, her mother, Eliza Northey, came to Michigan to bring Effie back to England. Several years later Samuel Densham, along with nine other miners, was killed by a cave-in at the East Norrie Mine in 1892.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Correspondence, 1889-1899, to and from various members of the Densham family as well as from the First National Bank of Ironwood, Michigan regarding the settlement of Francis' estate after his death at the East Norrie Mine in Ironwood. Also includes some genealogical sources and information about the cave-in that lead to Francis' death.

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,6/1/2011

Title
Densham Family Correspondence
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
6/1/2011
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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