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Descriptive Summary
Biographical Note
Scope and Content Note
Arrangement
Restrictions
Access Points
Related Material
Administrative Information
Series Descriptions and Container List
Series 1: Correspondence, 1855-1864, 1823-1895, 1900-1927, with gaps.
Series 2: Literary Productions, 1807 and n.d.
Series 3: Legal Documents, 1810-1922 (bulk 1810-1853).
Series 4: Financial Records, 1821-1901 (bulk 1845-1856)
Series 5: Printed Materials, 1890-1908, 1883-1929, with gaps.
Series 6: Maps and Diagrams, 1888-1906, n.d.
Series 7: Photographic/Assorted Materials, n.d. |
 Guide to the Carrington Family Papers
1807-1927
MG 1461The New Jersey Historical Society
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Newark, New Jersey 07102
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The New Jersey Historical Society, Publisher
Inventory prepared by Veronic Pena as part of the “Farm to City” project funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.Finding aid encoded by Julia Telonidis. October 2005. Production of the EAD 2002 version of this finding aid was made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Finding aid written in English.
Descriptive Summary
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Creator: |
Carrington family |
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Title: |
Carrington Family Papers |
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Dates: |
1807-1927 |
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Abstract: |
Consists of papers belonging to the Carrington Family, a prominent founding family of Newark, dating from 1807-1927. |
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Quantity: |
2.0 linear ft. |
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Collection Number: |
MG 1461 |
Biographical Note
The Carrington family were members of a pioneer Newark Family, descendants of three of the founders of Newark who came here with Robert Treat in 1666. One descendant, Roger Sherman, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. More than ten generations of the Carrington family have resided in the city of Newark.
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Scope and Content Note
The Carrington Family Papers spans the lives of a prominent family in the Newark community. The collection dates from 1807-1927. The papers are divided by individual family members and further arranged in chronological order. Papers are organized in seven series: Correspondence, Literary Productions, Legal Documents, Financial Records, Printed Materials, Maps and Diagrams and Photographic Materials.
Document types include letters, a commonplace book, legal documents, property-related deeds, records and mortgages, genealogy notes, maps, sketches and blueprints, photographs, tintypes, newspaper clippings, visiting cards, invitations, bills and receipts. The collection also includes awards of merit (3) and commemorative sashes (2).
The bulk of the papers consist of documents owned by James M. Carrington, who possessed real estate property in Newark. The documents include bonds, deeds, and records of his mortgage properties (1834-1860). Papers also include a Last Will and Testament of Jabez G. Goble, a prominent physician and brother-in-law of James M. Carrington, and son of Luther Goble. Also included are deeds between James M. Carrington, the husband of Sarah Goble, and his father-in-law Luther Goble. In addition: some papers relating to Edward M. Carrington, a Newark attorney, and his wife Emma T. Carrington; their daughters, Ethel S. and Mabel H.; and son, Paul R. Carrington , a treasurer of the Fairly and Wilson Coal Company for over thirty years.
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Arrangement
This collection is organized into seven series:
Series 1: Correspondence, 1855-1864, 1823-1895, 1900-1927, with gaps. Arranged alphabetically by name.
Series 2: Literary Productions, 1807 and n.d. Arranged alphabetically.
Series 3: Legal Documents, 1810-1922 (bulk 1810-1853). Arranged alphabetically by name and subject.
Series 4: Financial Records, 1821-1901 (bulk 1845-1856). Arranged alphabetically by name and chronologically.
Series 5: Printed Materials, 1890-1908, 1883-1929, with gaps. Arranged alphabetically.
Series 6: Maps and Diagrams 1888-1906 and n.d. Arranged alphabetically.
Series 7: Photographic Materials (n.d.). Arranged alphabetically.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff.
Use Restrictions
Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission.
The New Jersey Historical Society complies with the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code), which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions and protects unpublished materials as well as published materials.
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Access Points
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The entries below represent persons, organizations, topics, and forms documented in this collection. |
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Subject Names: |
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Banjo, Jack. |
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Carrington, Edward Morton, d. 1897. |
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Carrington, Emma, d. 1911. |
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Carrington, Ethel S., 1878-1954. |
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Carrington, James Morton, 1790-1860. |
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Carrington, James Noble. |
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Carrington, Mabel H.,1870-1936. |
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Carrington, Paul Ray, 1872-1926. |
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Carrington Family. |
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Goble, Jabez G., b. 1799. |
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Goble, Luther, 1770-1832. |
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Subject Organizations: |
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College of New Jersey (Princeton, N.J.) |
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Crazy Jane Society (Newark N.J.) |
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Trinity Cathedral in Newark, N.J. |
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Subject Topics: |
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Genealogy–New Jersey. |
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Prominent families–New Jersey. |
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Slaves–New Jersey. |
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Subject Places: |
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Newark (N.J.) |
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Document Types: |
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Bills of sale. |
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Brochures. |
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Calling cards. |
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Certificates. |
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Clippings. |
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Correspondence. |
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Deeds. |
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Maps. |
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Notes. |
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Photographs. |
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Receipts. |
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Wills. |
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Related Material
Manuscript Group 1366, New Jersey Subject Photographs
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
This collection should be cited as: Manuscript Group 1461, Carrington Family Papers, The New Jersey Historical Society.
Acquisition Information
Donated by the estate of Elinor Carrington Butterfield, May 20, 1988.
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Series Descriptions and Container List
| Series 1: Correspondence, 1855-1864, 1823-1895, 1900-1927, with gaps. |
| Scope and Content:
The correspondence includes: notice letters to Edward Carrington from the College of New Jersey; personal letters of Ethel and Paul Carrington; invitations to weddings and special events at the Assembly Ball, Bachelors Cotillion and Fortnightly Dances; and miscellaneous letters. |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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1 |
Edward M. Carrington:
notice letters from College of NJ (Princeton) |
1855-1858, 1864 |
| 1 |
2 |
Ethel Carrington |
1922, 1952 |
| 1 |
3 |
Paul Carrington |
1840-1925 |
| 1 |
4 |
Correspondence |
1823-1895 |
| 1 |
5 |
Invitations |
1900-1907,1927 |
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| Series 2: Literary Productions, 1807 and n.d. |
| Scope and Content:
Arranged alphabetically. Literary productions include
primarily genealogy notes and newspaper clippings consisting of weddings and
obituaries regarding the Carrington family, as well as a small commonplace book (1807)
and additional newspaper clippings. |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
| 1 |
6 |
Commonplace book |
1807 |
| 1 |
7 |
Newspaper clippings |
n.d. |
| 1 |
8 |
Newspaper clippings: Carrington family |
n.d. |
| 1 |
9 |
Newspaper: Greenleaf’s New Daily Advertiser published in New York (with some notations) |
1795 May 25 |
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10 |
Research notes: Genealogy |
n.d. |
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| Series 3: Legal Documents, 1810-1922 (bulk 1810-1853). |
| Scope and Content:
These documents mainly include bonds, mortgages and warranty deeds, as well as agreement letters and leases concerning James M. Carrington properties. Also included in the series are inventory lists, insurance policies, last wills and testaments, and a certificate of Executrixship. Of note is a bill of sale for a slave, Jack Banjo, between Smith & Wright and Luther Goble (1824). |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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11 |
Edward M. Carrington: Abstract of the title, bonds, mortgages |
1868-1888 |
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12 |
Edward M. Carrington: Bond and notary public |
1875; 1896 |
| 1 |
13 |
Emma Carrington: Assignment of mortgage |
1899 |
| 1 |
14 |
Emma Carrington: Certificate of Executrixship |
1897 |
| 1 |
15 |
Emma Carrington: Last Will and Testament |
1911 |
| 1 |
16 |
James M. Carrington: Bonds |
1826-1842 |
| 1 |
17 |
James M. Carrington: Deeds issued to |
1824-1847 |
| 1 |
18 |
James M. Carrington: Inventory |
1835 |
| 1 |
19 |
James M. Carrington: Inventory |
1862 |
| 1 |
20 |
James M. Carrington: Mortgages |
1826-1852 |
| 1 |
21 |
James N. Carrington: Bonds, mortgages, and warranty deeds |
1847-1858 |
| 1 |
22 |
Paul R. Carrington: Agreements of estate letters |
1906, 1922 |
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23 |
Dr. Jabez G. Goble: Last Will and Testament (copy) |
1855 |
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24 |
Luther Goble: Deeds to James M. Carrington |
1818-1834 |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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1 |
Banjo, Jack: Bill of sale for slave |
1824 |
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2 |
Discharge of mortgage, release and deeds |
1816-1893 |
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3 |
Fire insurance policies |
1836-1863 |
| 2 |
4 |
House leases and agreements |
1810-1853 |
| 2 |
5 |
Mortgage and deeds |
1816-1872 |
| 2 |
6 |
Stock on Keely Motor Company and NJ Gold & Silver Mining Company |
1866; 1881 |
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| Series 4: Financial Records, 1821-1901 (bulk 1845-1856) |
| Scope and Content:
Arranged alphabetically by name and chronologically. Consists primarily of records of payments made to and from James M. Carrington which are related to personal and real estate transactions. Also includes his rent and account book. Also included are some receipts of Emma and Paul R. Carrington. |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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7 |
Emma Carrington: Cashed checks |
1899-1901 |
| 2 |
8 |
James M. Carrington: Account book of annuity collected |
1831-1833 |
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9 |
Received payment slips |
1845 |
| 2 |
10 |
Received payment slips |
1846 |
| 2 |
11 |
Received payment slips |
1847 |
| 2 |
12 |
Received payment slips |
1848 |
| 2 |
13 |
Received payment slips |
1849 |
| 2 |
14 |
Received payment slips |
1850 |
| 2 |
15 |
Received payment slips |
1851 |
| 2 |
16 |
Received payment slips |
1852 |
| 2 |
17 |
Received payment slips |
1853 |
| 2 |
18 |
Received payment slips |
1854 |
| 2 |
19 |
Received payment slips |
1855 |
| 2 |
20 |
Received payment slips |
1856 |
| 2 |
21 |
Received payment slips |
1857-1860 |
| 2 |
22 |
Received payment slips and bills |
1823-1842 |
| 2 |
23 |
Received payment slips for ward tax |
1855-1859 |
| 2 |
24 |
Record of Payments (Mortgages/Rent) |
1837-1842 |
| 2 |
25 |
Rent book |
1835-1838 |
| 2 |
26 |
Stock slips |
1825-1862 |
| 2 |
27 |
Mabel Carrington: Guarantee Certificate for the Mead-Suydam American Monoleum |
1936 |
| 2 |
28 |
Paul R. Carrington: Receipts |
1890-1926 |
| 2 |
29 |
Receipts |
1821-1841 |
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| Series 5: Printed Materials, 1890-1908, 1883-1929, with gaps. |
| Scope and Content:
Arranged alphabetically. Includes a Trinity Church Commemorative brochure (Newark, NJ), a school certificate, calling cards, and envelopes with postmarked stamps. Also, the Crazy Jane Society Annual Reports (2) for which Ethel Carrington was a member. |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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1 |
Calling cards |
n.d. |
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2 |
Crazy Jane Society, Annual reports (2) |
v |
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3 |
Envelopes (with postmarked stamps) |
1883-1929 |
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4 |
School certificates |
1890-1909 |
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5 |
Trinity Church Commemorative brochure (Newark, NJ) |
1896 |
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| Series 6: Maps and Diagrams, 1888-1906, n.d. |
| Scope and Content:
Arranged alphabetically. Includes maps, diagrams, blueprints and sketches of streets in Newark, in particular, Broad Street blocks between Walnut and Kinney Streets, where the Carringtons had established a homestead. |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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6 |
Blueprint: Broad Street blocks between Walnut and Kinney Streets |
n.d. |
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7 |
Diagrams and sketches |
n.d. |
| 3 |
8 |
Diagram: Broad Street blocks between Walnut and Kinney Streets |
n.d. |
| 3 |
9 |
Maps: Streets of Newark |
1888-1906 |
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| Series 7: Photographic/Assorted Materials, n.d. |
| Scope and Content:
Arranged alphabetically. Tintypes (5) and black and white photographs of men, women and children in groups and portrait settings. Includes several photographs of St. Paul’s Church and the interior of a home. |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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10 |
Photographs, interior home (18) (“Taken by Paul”) |
n.d. |
| 3 |
11 |
Photographs, men and children |
n.d. |
| 3 |
12 |
Photographs, St. Paul’s Church |
n.d. |
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13 |
Photographs, women |
n.d. |
| 3 |
14 |
Tintypes (5) |
n.d. |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
| 4 |
1 |
Awards of Merit:
Metropolitan Century Run |
1892 July |
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2 |
Second Annual M.A.C.C. Century Run |
1893 June |
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3 |
Second Annual Century Run Associated Cycling Clubs of New Jersey (Newark to Asbury Park) |
1895 July |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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1 |
Black and orange sash (2 stripes) |
n.d. |
| 5 |
2 |
Black and orange sash (9 stripes) |
n.d. |
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