Series 1: Deeds and other legal documents, 1773-1958
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Scope and Contents
Stephen D. Harris described this collection as “deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, leases and other legal documents prepared by Ashton Dovell, Vernon M. Geddy, B. D. Peachy and numerous other attorneys then practicing in the area.” He wrote that “the total number of legal documents . . . is Five Hundred Forty Nine of which Forty are handwritten either entirely or primarily and the remaining are typographic.”
Dates
- Creation: 1773-1958
Creator
- From the Collection: Geddy, Vernon M., Jr (Person)
- From the Collection: Dovell, Grover Ashton, 1885-1949 (Person)
Language of Materials
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: 4.20 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository