Scott and Hess Families Papers, 1910/1945

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Scott and Hess Families Papers, A&M 3564, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in.
Abstract:
Transcripts, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, bills of lading, and a legal notice regarding the Scott and Hess families of Monongalia County, West Virginia. The focus of the collection regards James Scott and his brother, David Scott, who was a major in the 118th Virginia Militia. The collection references the families from the 18th century to the 20th century. Transcripts include a land grant (1774) for James Scott (1742-1781), awarded for service in the French and Indian War. This tract of land became known as Richwoods Plantation. Transcripts also include land surveys (1790) for Jemima and Hannah Scott in Monongalia County, correspondence, and Scott family history. Handwritten notes and clippings regard the families' genealogy. Also includes a bill of lading of the Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad Company (8-29-1910).
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Scott and Hess Families Papers, A&M 3564, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard