1887-025: Exr. David G. Williams vs. Widow David G. Williams, etc., by etc.
- Scope and content:
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Estate dispute dating to 1838, in which decedent's will names 130+ enslaved persons and their relationships to one another. Originated in Petersburg and appealed in Richmond City Circuit court of Appeals 1861, and was revived in Nottoway 1877 and at some point to Henrico, then removed from the docket there in 1887.
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
- Parent restrictions:
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Chancery Causes 1770-1889 are currently closed for reformatting.
Chancery Causes 1890-1912 are indexed but not scanned. Contact Archives Research Services for availability.
Select Chancery Causes from 1913-1955 have been processed and indexed but not scanned. Contact Archives Research Services for availabilty.
Additional Chancery Causes from 1913-1965 are unprocessed. Contact Archives Research Services for availabililty.
- Parent terms of access:
- There are no restrictions.