Cheatham/Horsley Marriage License, 1873

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Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
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Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract:
The collection contains a marriage license for George W. Cheatham and Nannie P. Horsley.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Cheatham/Horsley Marriage License, Ms2009-107, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The marriage license was completed in Appomattox, Virginia, and lists information about George and Nannie, including their ages at the time of the marriage, places of birth, and parents. In addition, the license notes the date of the wedding (October 13, 1873) and the name of the minister who conducted the ceremony.

Biographical / historical:

George W. Cheatham was born on October 2, 1847, in Appomattox County, Virginia. Nannie P. Horsley was born on February 17, 1853, and lived in Nelson County, Virginia, until her marriage to Cheatham on October 13, 1873. They had two daughters: Elizabeth E. (b. abt. 1875) and Amanda H. (b. abt. 1879). The family had a farm in Appomattox County.

George died on July 25, 1937, and Nannie on July 25, 1919. They are both buried in Reedy Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Spout Spring, Appomattox County, Virginia.

External sources:

"Nannie Horsley Cheatham", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34022169/nannie-patterson-cheatham, accessed April 17, 2023.

"Corp George William Cheatham Sr.", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34022125/george-william-cheatham, accessed April 17, 2023.

Acquisition information:
The Cheatham/Horsley Marriage License was donated to Special Collections in 1995.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Cheatham/Horsley Marriage License commenced and was completed in July 2009.

Rules or conventions:
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