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Emeline Teagle Legal Certificate, 1843

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

A legal certificate, dated 1843, that records Emeline Teagle's death on October 15, 1838. This document does not specify where Emeline died but the implication is that it happened in Williamsburg. The document does verify that she spent time in Norfolk for her health and that Louisa Lee went to Norfolk in early September to bring her home when she was "supposed to be in the last stage of a Pulmonary consumption.” The legal reason for this document is not clear.

Dates

  • Creation: 1843

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet

Language

From the Sub-Series: English