Ord, Mary Mercer., 01/01/1900-12/31/1913

File — Box: 16, Folder: 8

Identifier: 78962

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of documents, mostly correspondence, by and about members of the Ord family other than Edward Otho Cresap Ord and Edward Otho Cresap Ord II. Notable family members represented in this series include historian Bernarr Cresap, American Civil War veteran John S. Mason Jr., Lucy Maude Ord, Pacificus Ord, James Ord, World Wars veteran James Garesche Ord, medical doctor James Lycurgus Ord, and Placidus Ord, among many others. Of special interest is a near-complete run of the family history periodical 'Cresap Society Bulletin' for 1935-1956, some documents about King George IV of England and Mrs. Fitzherbert, and a wealth of letters detailing Ord family history. Materials arranged alphabetically by individual.

Dates

01/01/1900-12/31/1913

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (25 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/05

Container Summary

Documents regarding the estates of various members of the Ord family. Of note: court document re: estate of Mary Mercer Ord, letter of administration dated 1909 in the matter of the estate of Edward Otho Cresap Ord II, will of Edward, copies of land purchases by Edward, and printed copy dated 1913 of will of Joseph Pacificus Ord. These documents were preserved among the papers of Mary Mercer Ord.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, MARY MERCER - ESTATE PAPERS (1900-1913): Manuscript

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP II - WILL (1900-1913): Manuscript

ORD, JOSEPH PACIFICUS - WILL (1913): Manuscript