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Adair, John, 1808-1888

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Adair family reminiscences

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: i37565230]
Identifier: CB Ad11
Abstract

Collection comprises photocopied typescripts of reminiscences by and about Mary Ann Dickinson Adair and John Adair. John Adair and his family traveled to Oregon via Panama and California after President Polk appointed him Collector of Customs in Astoria. The texts concern life in Kentucky and Oregon and include family information and transcriptions of archival records. Texts of letters written by Mrs. Adair during the journey are also included.

Dates: 1931

Certificate of Register of the brig Metropolis

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1854 Apr 18] 1: [Barcode: ALMA235491]
Identifier: CA 1854 Apr 18
Abstract

Collection is comprised of the Certificate of Register issued to Herman C. Leonard by John Adair for the brig, Metropolis.

Dates: 1854 April 18

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Astoria (Or.) 1
Astoria (Or.) -- History -- 19th century 1
Barks (Sailing ships) 1
Certificates 1
City and Town Life 1