Boulware Family Papers, 1790-1866
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Boulware Family
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Papers, 1790-1866, of the Boulware family of Caroline County, Virginia, consisting of deeds, 1790-1866, for property in Caroline County to and from members of the Boulware family and others; and wills, 1829, of Elliott Boulware and Agnes Boulware, both of Caroline County.
- Biographical / historical:
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Mark Boulware (d. 1811) was a prominent citizen of Caroline County, Virginia. He had 5 children by his first wife Milly, including Frances (1780-1870) and 7 by his second wife Agnes (d. 1836), including Elliott (1795-1861) and Ophelia (b. 1801). Ophelia married James Heywood Broaddus (ca. 1796-1872).
- Acquisition information:
- Lent for copying, 1952, by Mrs. William H. Knowles of Richmond, Virginia.
- Physical description:
- 18 leaves, negative photostats