1812-012: William G. Garner vs. James Leitch

Scope and content:

Cause involves sell of enslaved family [unnamed]. Plaintiff purchased an enslaved mother and her children. The husband of the enslaved woman asked the plaintiff to purchase him as well so he would not be separated from his family.

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
Parent restrictions:

Chancery Causes 1768-1871, use digital images found on the Chancery Records Index available electronically at the website of the Library of Virginia.

Chancery Causes 1872-1969, processed and indexed information is available on the Chancery Records Index, but digital images are not available at this time. Contact Archives Reference Services for availability.

There remain 7 boxes of unprocessed Chancery Records, 1885-1912. Contact Archives Reference Services for availability.

Parent terms of access:
There are no restrictions.