Burnett Family Papers

Collection Number: D-557

The collection contains correspondence related to Lester, his wife Olive, and their son Wellington, as well as other Burnett family members. Also included in the collection are legal and financial documents connected to the family. Lester Burnett (1804-1870) settled in Yuba County, California in 1850. His son Wellington Burnett (1829-1907) served as city and county attorney of San Francisco.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1825-1918.

Extent

0.8 linear feet

Subject

California History

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