John Dougherty Pay Voucher

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Restrictions:

The collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John Dougherty Pay Voucher, Ms1988-055, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Dougherty, John
Abstract:
Pay voucher for John Dougherty, likely for militia service, signed by James Thompson.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John Dougherty Pay Voucher, Ms1988-055, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a single voucher made payable to John Dougherty, likely for militia service. The voucher is said to be from Wythe County, Virginia, though it bears no markings placing it there. The voucher reads in full: "No. 3776--I certify that there is due to John Dougherty the sum of twenty one Dollars 70/100 being for twenty three + half days service at nine pounds pr month C. C. July 30th 1796 [signed] Jas Thompson." Dougherty's signature on the reverse side indicates that he received the amount due him.

Biographical / historical:

No further definite record of this John Dougherty could be found. A John Dougherty (or Daugherty) appears in the 1810 census as a resident of Wythe County.

Acquisition information:
The John Dougherty Pay Voucher was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the John Dougherty Pay Voucher commenced and was completed in April, 2021.