Nancy Diven Petition, 1852

Author

Archives Staff

Title

Nancy Diven Petition

Date

1852

Repository

Kentucky Historical Society. Special Collections & Archives. Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-1931

Conditions Governing Access note

Access at KHS only. Use microfilm, transcriptions or images when available.

For microfilmed copies see Clift number(s): 0238

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], Nancy Diven Petition, 1852, 86SC50,Library Special Collections and Archives, Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort.

Extent

1 item (1 folder), .1 c.f.

Scope and Content

Diven addressed this petition to Governor Lazarus W. Powell of Kentucky, asking him to remove penalties from back taxes she owed on land. The document, written from Louisville, related the financial difficulties of Diven's husband and his death. The petition also describes her efforts to settle the taxes on time.

Arrangement: Chronological

County: Jefferson