Peasley, William Jenkins

Photograph

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Judge William Jenkins Peasley

Name/Title

Peasley, William Jenkins

Description

Two computer print-out copies of a photograph of Judge William Jenkins Peasley (1803-1868). He was instrumental in establishing the first railroad west of the Allegheny Mountains in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana. Donation, April, 2004 by John Elliott Sayler, Sr. (Great-Great-Grandson) and John Elliott Sayler, Jr. (Great-Great-Great-Grandson). A third copy of this photo has been added to the Railroad Room display. The original letter (C) that was sent with these photos, and with 2004.134.002, is included in same envelope with these photos.

Collection

John Elliott Sayler, Sr. & Jr.

Acquisition

Accession

2004.134

Source or Donor

John Elliott Sayler, Sr. & Jr.

Made/Created

Artist

unknown

Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Peasley, William Jenkins

Create Date

April 29, 2004

Update Date

April 4, 2024