Barrows, Marcia L. (Marcia Lavinia), 1847-1870
Person
Dates
- Existence: May 7, 1847 - January 12, 1870
Biographical Information
Marcia L. Barrows was born on May 7, 1847, likely in Augusta, Maine. She resided in Indianapolis, Indiana starting circa October 1864, before returning to Augusta on July 21, 1865.
Citation:
FamilySearch record, 'Marcia Lavinia Barrows'. Accessed July 26, 2022. https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/M66X-B18/marcia-lavinia-barrows-1847Citation:
Find a Grave record, 'Marcia L. Barrows'. Accessed July 29, 2022. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51734230/marcia-l-barrowsCitation:
MSP 318, Marcia L. Barrows diary. Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Marcia L. Barrows diary
Collection — Box Communal Collections 70, Placement: 4
Identifier: MSP 318
Scope and Contents
The Marcia L. Barrows diary is a 2.5" x 4" leather bound diary with entries written by Marcia Barrows from January 1 to July 21, 1865. It contains information on social life in Indianapolis, a travel log from Indianapolis to Augusta, Maine, a list of books read, and items purchased and their costs.
The diary contains gaps between entries from April 19 to May 7, May 10 to June 10, and June 19 to July 9.
Dates:
January 1, 1865 - July 21, 1865