Summary Information

Title: Joshua Hathaway Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1853-1953

Creators:

• Hathaway, Joshua, 1810-1863
• Hathaway, John L., 1830-1891

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 3

Quantity: 1.9 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Joshua Hathaway was an early settler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a district surveyor for the Milwaukee territory, later a City Alderman, City Tax Assessor, probate judge, banker, real estate dealer, and a lawyer. This collection contains correspondence, legal, real estate and financial papers of Joshua Hathaway. There are also materials relating to the Milwaukee and Watertown Plank Road Company and Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad Company. Also included are some papers of Joshuas' cousin and brother-in-law John L. Hathaway, a businessman and Milwaukee city official.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0003

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