Wright family genealogical charts

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Wright family genealogical charts. Accession 42223. Genealogical notes collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Wright family genealogical charts. Accession 42223. Genealogical notes collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Includes information on the descendants of Sylvia Wright, a slave who had children by her owner Thomas Wright. She was a resident of Campbell County. An additional surname mentioned: Turner.

Biographical / historical:

The genealogical charts were exhibits in the chancery case, Betsy Wright and others versus the Administrator of Sylvia Wright and others, heard in the City of Lynchburg Circuit Court.

Acquisition information:
These items came in a transfer of court papers from the city of Lynchburg.
Physical description:
2 leaves (photocopies)