William Hinman Papers, 1844-1909, and undated
1 cubic ft. (in 1 box)
The collection contains biographical materials, deeds, bonds, assignments, land books, and mortgages.
The collection consists mostly of William Hinman’s legal, financial, and tax records (receipts) relating to his real estate business, 1844-1909. Most of these records are for land in Ingham County, although a few are for land in Livingston or Wayne counties, Michigan. Some of the land and legal records relate to family property, such as his father-in-law’s estate papers, 1857. Some records document land owned by his wife and daughters. A few records of William C. Hinman, related to property and delinquent taxes, 1844, 1902, complete the collection.
The collection is divided into the papers of William Hinman and then William C. Hinman.