Edward Coles Papers (C0258) Collection Number: C0258 Collection Title: Edward Coles Papers Dates: 1818-1866 Creator: Coles, Edward Abstract: Deeds and will pertaining to a tract of land in Pike and Lincoln Counties, MO. Collection Size: 0.02 cubic feet (1 folder) Language: Collection materials are in English. Repository: The State Historical Society of Missouri Restrictions on Access: Collection is open for research. This collection is available at The State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Columbia. If you would like more information, please contact us at [email protected]. Collections may be viewed at any research center. Restrictions on Use: Materials in this collection are in the public domain. Preferred Citation: [Specific item; box number; folder number] Edward Coles Papers (C0258); The State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Columbia [after first mention may be abbreviated to SHSMO-Columbia]. Donor Information: The papers were purchased by the University of Missouri from C. Leo Howdeshell on September 12, 1955 (Accession No. CA3260). Processed by: Processed by the State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Columbia Staff, date unknown. Finding aid revised by Anne Cox on April 14, 2020, and Elizabeth Engel on October 27, 2020. Historical Note: Edward Coles was born in Virginia on December 15, 1786. He moved to Edwardsville, Illinois, in 1817 to free his slaves. He became the state’s second governor. After leaving office, he moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He owned land in Pike and Lincoln Counties, Missouri. He died in Philadelphia on July 7, 1868. (C0258) Edward Coles Papers Page 2 Arrangement: The collection has been arranged chronologically. Scope and Content Note: This collection contains transcripts of deeds and a will pertaining to a tract of land in Pike and Lincoln Counties, Missouri. Container List: f. 1 Deeds and will, 1818-1866 Index: Subject Folders Branzeau, Louis 1 Branzeau, Mary Theresa 1 Brazeau, Auguste 1 Brazeau, Joseph 1 Busseron, Charles 1 Carter, Mary E. 1 Chouteau, Pierre, 1849-1910 1 Chouteau, René Auguste, 1749-1829 1 Coles, Edward 1 Coles, Sally Logan 1 Coles, Walter 1 Duchouquet, Baptiste 1 Soulard, Antonio 1 Soulard, Henry Gustave 1 Soulard, W. Julia 1 Go to top .