Kincheloe-Eskridge Family Papers, 1815-1956
Held by The Filson Historical Society
Creator: Kincheloe-Eskridge Family
Title: Papers, 1815-1956
Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Collections Department.
Size of Collection: 0.66 cubic feet
Location Number: Mss. A K51
Scope and Content Note
Papers regarding personal, business, political, and military activities. Of particular interest are letters, 1859-1865, to Jesse W. Kincheloe concerning the Civil War; letters, 1900-1905, from Thomas Graham Eskridge in Manila, Philippines discussing his activities and news; and letters, 1912, from Catherine Eskridge while finishing her studies at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music which give insights into women’s education and careers open to women.
Biographical Note
Jesse W. Kincheloe
- 1805 Born in Hardinsburg, Ky.
- 1828 Admitted to the bar.
- 1829 Married Clara Reno.
- 1843 Married Catherine Morris.
- 1851 Elected judge of the Fifth Judicial District.
Folder List
Box 1
1 Correspondence, 1815-1859.
2 Correspondence, 1860-1865.
3 Correspondence, 1866-1874.
4 Correspondence, 1881-1898.
5 Correspondence, 1900 Sept.-1901 May.
6 Correspondence, 1901 July-Dec.
7 Correspondence, 1902.
8 Correspondence, 1903.
9 Correspondence, 1904-1907.
10 Correspondence, 1910-1919.
Box 2
11 Correspondence, 1930 Oct.-1931 Mar.
12 Correspondence, 1931 Mar. 17-27.
13Correspondence, 1931 Apr.-1975 Apr.
14 Receipts, 1866-1869.
15 Receipts, 1870-1881.
16 Legal papers.
17 Envelope covers addressed by Joseph Holt.
18 Envelopes.
19 Miscellaneous.
