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Title |
1972 letter from Orel Chapman to W. Brooks Allen |
Object Name |
Letter |
Catalog Number |
2021.FIC.0876.0001 |
People |
Allen, William Brooks Chapman, Orel C. |
Date |
1972 |
Scope & Content |
Undated letter (ca. 1972) from Orel C. Chapman to W. Brooks Allen in Washington, Indiana. Mr. Chapman wanted to do a recording with Mr. Allen and provide information about the murders of six members of the Wratten family near Glendale in southern Daviess County on or about September 18, 1893. Also included is the July 19, 1972 response from Mr. Allen. Mr. Chapman (1884-1972) died before the recording could be completed. Mr. Chapman was a lifetime resident of Daviess County. He owned and operated Chapman Fruit Farm & Nursery south of Washington for over 60 years. |
Search Terms |
Chapman Family Wratten murders |