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Children of Russell and Berthena Slayton

The Children of Russell and Berthena Slayton series includes papers of Asa Walker Slayton, William Clark Slayton, and William's second wife, Julia A. Slayton. The Asa Walker Slayton papers document in part his service with the 25th Michigan Infantry during the Civil War. The William Clark Slayton papers are noteworthy for his diaries, 1857-1897, describing his life and activities as a Grattan Township, Kent County farmer. The diaries of Julia A. Slayton describe daily household activities, 1881 and 1883.

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Slayton Family papers, 1849-1955

10.5 linear feet (in 11 boxes)

Hillsdale, Michigan family; papers relating to participation of family members in the Civil War, farming in Kent County, Hillsdale College, religion, and daily activities.

The Slayton Family papers include material relating to participation of family members in the Civil War, farming in Kent County, Hillsdale College, religion, and daily activities. The collection has been arranged by family and family member name. The series in the collection are: Children of Russell and Berthena Slayton, Children of William C. and Sarah M. Slayton, Children of George and Sarah Slayton, and Miscellaneous Papers.