Collection: Poad family papers | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Content Description

Poad Family papers (1870-1884) The collection consists of correspondence, mostly between Elijah and Elisha from 1870 to 1874. Miscellaneous correspondence from other Poad family members and friends up to 1884 are also included. Most letters discuss mining, including descriptions of mines in the Helena area, California, and Wisconsin. Other topics include weather, family news, and local gossip.

Dates

Creation: 1870-1884

Creator

Poad, Elijah (Person)
Poad family (Family)
Poad, Elisha (Person)
Poad, Sam (Person)
Poad, Joseph (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Brothers Elijah (1831-1910) and Elisha Poad (1837-1913) were born to a mining family in Cornwall, England, and moved to the United States as young men, originally settling in Wisconsin. Elisha came to Helena, Montana, in 1866 or 1867 in pursuit of mining claims and was joined by his brother in 1885. Elisha and his son Joseph eventually built a large brick house that still stands on West Main Street.