Peacock Bigger Estate Papers, 1751/1754

Access and use

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
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Peacock Bigger Estate Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Peacock Bigger Estate Papers, Ms2012-035, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
English .
Abstract:
The collection consists of two documents (1751-1754) related to Peacock Bigger's estate and attempts to settle it.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Peacock Bigger Estate Papers, Ms2012-035, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two documents (1751-1754) related to the Peacock Bigger estate and attempts to settle it. Both documents are partial and apparent drafts. A majority of the content deals with the dispute between Margaret Bigger and George Craig over the Peacock Bigger estate. Other names includes David Young and Mary Young. The backsides of both documents contain notes on accounts.

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased by Special Collection in July 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Peacock Bigger Estate Papers was completed in September 2012.