Papers relating to Mecklenburg County, Virginia, 1772-1858
Scope and Contents
Papers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to “…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, &c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.” Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.
Dates
- Creation: 1772-1858
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 30.00 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository