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Items associated with name 'Trader, James (1931-2012)'
Elba Land Tract
by Trader, James R. (circa 2009)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Elba Land Tract Collection contains information regarding a 71.25-acre tract of land named "Elba", which was part of the original Salisbury town settlement. Included are photos and descriptions of the boundaries, information on warrants and patents taken in the area, and correspondence between James Trader and the City of Salisbury, Maryland on the preservation of Elba boundary markers.
James R. Trader papers
by Trader, James R. (1847 – 2012)
21 cartons, 3 boxes (24 linear feet)
The papers of James R. Trader (1931-2012) cover his efforts to document family history on the Delmarva Peninsula and burial sites in Maryland through both independent research and as a member of the Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites (CPMBS) between 1988 and 2012. The family history research is most substantial series in the collection with particular focus on the Trader surname. The burial site research features records for sites in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. The bulk of the CPMBS records document the Coalition’s activities, correspondence, and legislative efforts while Trader served as president and on the board of directors. A small portion of the collection contains the early records of the social club, Eastern Shore Singles.
Jim Trader Family History and Land Records Collection
by Trader, James R. (1990s)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
This collection contains various documents on the military service and conscription of the Trader family, as well as an article chronicling the life of Reverend John Huett and various Wicomico County Land Records relating to the Trader family.
John Luke Porter papers
by Porter, John Luke (2002 – 2003)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The John Luke Porter papers consist of genealogy of the Trader, Bailey, and Porter families, as well as excerpts, and correspondence about the naval battle between the C.S.S. VIRGINIA and the U.S.S. MONITOR. The research was conducted by James Trader, Maryland Eastern Shore local, he traced his genealogy back to the 17th century Virginia; these papers reflect the research from 2002-2003. He found that he was related to several military figures, such as John Luke Porter, the architect of the C.S.S VIRGINIA.
Porter, Humphreys, Fears Collection
by Trader, James R. (1820 – 2006)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Porter, Humphreys, Fears Collection contains biographical information on Richard Twilley Porter, Frederick E. Humphreys, and Alfred B. Fears. The research was conducted by James R. Trader, who wanted to identify three gravestones, and the life of those people. The majority of the research revolves around Frederick E. Humphreys who was the first person to fly a plane alone.
Potter's Field Cemetery collection
by Trader, James R. (2006)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a newspaper article clipping, a group of maps, a rehab plan for Potter's Field Cemetery, and several photo copies of newspaper articles relating to the Cemetery along with a list of those buried in the Cemetery.
Tawes and Porter Geneology Research Collection
by Trader, James R. (1802 – 1997)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Tawes and Porter Geneology Research Collection contains genealogical information on the Tawes and Porter family. James R. Trader researched the family, and compiled the genealogy into a family tree. There are also secondary articles pertaining to the family histories.