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Financial Records and Will, 1828-1853, 1894

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: id64678

Scope and Contents

Ledger, 1838-1852 and financial records, 1828 to circa 1853 of the Graham family of Bath County, Virginia.  The ledger contains entries concerning the threshing and delivery of wheat, oats, and rye.  The inner leather cover of the ledger records deaths in the Graham family for the years 1837-1848.  Family members listed include Christopher Graham, Jane Graham, A. Graham, and G. Graham.  The collection also contains 51 other documents, mainly notes and receipts dealing with Thomas Graham.  These documents, dating mainly from 1828 to 1853, deal with topics such as threshing wheat, dressing sheep skins, and making shoes.  Other items of interest include a receipt for tickets sent to Richmond, a note including samples of sand paper, and the 1894 will of Elizabeth Graham. In her will, Elizabeth Graham bequeaths items to a number of her sons and daughters, including John Graham, Mary Bradshaw, Franklin P. Graham, Samantha Ann Hicklin, George Graham, David Graham, William Roft Graham, Elizabeth Hamilton, Archie Graham, and Charlie Henry Graham.

Dates

  • Creation: 1828-1853, 1894

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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