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Norfolk (Va.)--History--18th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Barraud Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 65 B26
Scope and Contents Correspondence and other papers, mostly 1810-1860, of the Barraud family of Norfolk, Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Philip Barraud (1758-1830), his wife, Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud (1760-1836), and their children, included Daniel Cary Barraud (1790-1867), Otway Byrd Barraud (b. 1801), and Leliana (Barraud) Baker (b. 1805). A number of the letters, as well as some poems, are from St. George Tucker (1752-1827), a close friend of Barraud's when he lived in Williamsburg, Va....
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Barraud Family Papers

Boush Plan of Norfolk Map Copies

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01559
Scope and Contents Four copies of a 1762 map detailing land that was surveyed for a Mr. Samuel Boush. The land was apportioned into lots to be sold and was located in the borough of Norfolk adjoining Smith's Land, Church Street, and a creek flowing out of the Elizabeth River. The original map is held by the Library of Virginia.
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Boush Plan of Norfolk Map Copies

Elizabeth River Parish Vestry Book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ch2
Scope and Contents Copy (photocopy) of the Elizabeth River Parish (Norfolk County, Va.) vestry book, 1749-1761.
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Elizabeth River Parish Vestry Book

Henry Lee Letter

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00540
Scope and Contents Letter, 1794 April 27, Norfolk, [Va.] to [?]. 4 p. on 1 leaf ; 20 cm. Relates an incident of tarring and feathering in Norfolk, Va. in connection with the embargo and notes the arrival of Major [John] Rivardi to examine points of defense on the river.
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Henry Lee Letter

Throckmorton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 T41
Scope and Contents Will, 5 May 1787, of Mordecai Throckmorton of Norfolk, Va.; and will, 17 June 1817, of Thomas Throckmorton of Gloucester County, Va.
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Throckmorton Papers

Webb Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 W38
Scope and Contents Papers, 1792-1822, concerning the law suit of John C. Webb and Jacob Keeling and his wife Sarah Webb Keeling against George Webb, administrator of Kedar Webb, deceased. (Jacob Keeling was the administrator of Sarah Webb, James Webb and Penelope Webb.) Includes documents and accounts concerning Nansemond and Norfolk counties, Va. Sarah Webb Keeling was the daughter of James Webb. Kedar Webb was the son of James Webb and his wife Sarah Webb.
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Webb Papers