Overview of the Collection
Onondaga County Public
Library
Local History & Genealogy Department
447 South Salina St.
Street
Syracuse, New York, 13202
(315) 435-1900
English
Gaylord Family Collection
1833-1955
.4 linear feet
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This collection consists of
correspondance, day books and genealogical notes from the Gaylord Family of
Syracuse, New York, 1833-1955.
Biographical History
Hubbard Gaylord and his wife Beulah lived and worked in Onondaga County in the early
to mid 1800's. Hubbard Gaylord was a farmer, and he and Beulah raised their family
in the town of Onondaga. These letters, journals and family notes give a glimpse
into the family history of the Gaylord family of Onondaga County in the early part
of the 1800's.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
This collection consists of a letters to and from members of the Gaylord family, two
day books, and a collection of genealogical notes of the Gaylord family.
Arrangement of the Collection
The material in this collection is divided into 3 series; correspondence, day books
and genealogical notes. Each series is organized into narrower sub series and then
arranged chronologically.
Series 1: Correspondence
This series includes the original letters and envelopes to and from members of the
Gaylord family. The letters are arranged by author.
Series 2: Day Books
This series includes two day books, journalling the daily life of Hubbard Gaylord
from 1833-1847. These journals include Gaylord's work tasks, social and family life,
weather and other daily observations. Of note are dates of family births, deaths and
marriages.
Series 3: Genealogical Notes
This series contains notes on the Gaylord family of Syracuse, NY.
Related Material
There is additional information on the Gaylord family available at the Local
History/Genealogy Department of the Central Library, Syracuse, NY. Please contact
the library assistance.
Access Restrictions
User must have a valid Onondaga County Public Library card.
Use Restrictions
User must use materials in the Local History and Genealogy Department of the Central
Library.
Permission must be obtained from staff for reproduction of any
materials.
Subject Headings
Persons
Gaylord, Hubbard
Gaylord, Beulah Parsons
Gaylord, Electa
Norton, Electa
Hotchkiss family
Gaylord, Louise
Gaylord, Edward
Gaylord, Granville
Hotchkiss, Electa Parsons
Gaylord family
Onondaga County Public Library
Syracuse (N.Y.)--History
Syracuse (N.Y.)--Biography
Genealogies(histories)
Day books
Diary (document)
Letters (correspondence)
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Gaylord Family Collection
Local History and Genealogy Department
Shelf
Location: MS-37
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the Onondaga County Public Library by an unknown
donor.
Inventory
Correspondence
From Hotchkiss to H.M. Gaylord
Handwritten letters and envelopes, 1833, 1852
1
1-3
From Hotchkiss to Electa P. Hotchkiss
Handwritten Letter and envelope from father to daughter,
1852, 1856,
undated
1
4-6
From E.P. Gaylord to G.M. Gaylord
Handwritten letter and envelope from Edward Gaylord to his
brother Granville Gaylord, 1859
1
7
From Louise Gaylord to Grenville Gaylord
Handwritten letter and envelope from Louise Gaylord to her
husband Granville Gaylord, 18uu
1
8-9
From L.H. Norton to Louise Gaylord
Handwritten letter and envelope from L.H. Norton to sibling
Louise Gaylord, 1886,
1887
1
10-11
From Candace Norton to Gaylord family
Handwritten letter and envelope from Candace Norton to the
Granville Gaylord family, 1891
1
12
From L.H. Norton to Grenville Gaylord
Handwritten letter and envelope from L/H. Norton to the
Grenville Gaylord, 1891
1
13
From Mary Norton to Louise Gaylord
Handwritten letter and envelope from Mary Norton to the
Louise Gaylord, 1899
1
14
From E.P Gaylord to G.M. Gaylord
Handwritten letter and envelope from Edward Gaylord to his
brother Granville Gaylord, 1859
1
15
From Electa Norton to her family
Handwritten letter and envelope from Electa Norton to the
Gaylord Family, 1865-1875
1
16-36
Handwritten letter and envelope from Electa Norton to her
brother, 18uu
1
37
Handwritten letter and envelope from Electa Norton to Nellie
Parsons, 1873
1
38
Invitation to Hotchkiss
Invitation to Syracuse Cadets' 2nd Annual Ball, 1845
1
39
Day books
Daily Journal of Hubbard Gaylord,
Handwritten journal, 1833-1834
1
40
Handwritten journal, 1835-1847
1
41
Genealogy of the Gaylord Family
Genealogical Notes
Handwritten notes on the Gaylord family genealogy, 1934, 1940, undated
1
42