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Meigs, Montgomery, 1847-1941

Existence: 1847 - 1941
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1847 - 1941

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Meigs family papers

 Collection
Accession: 2162
Abstract:

The papers document the lives and careers of three generations of the immediate and extended family that began with famed Civil War officer Montgomery C. Meigs (1816-1892). The most notable members include his son, engineer Montgomery Meigs (1847-1931) and granddaughter and author Cornelia Meigs (1884-1973). The materials are about equally divided between professional activities and domestic family concerns.

Dates: 1848-1958; Majority of material found within 1875-1910