Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
Legal Documents
RHS-Coll-0077
39 Files
1742-1895
English
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[Identification of Item], Legal Documents, RHS Coll. 0077, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a variety of legal documents related to citizens of Rockbrige County. Includes indentures, bonds, materials related to wills, legal agreements, and insurance policies amongst other documents.
Legal documents
Virginia -- Lexington
Virginia -- Rockbridge County
Bonds -- U.S. states -- Costs
Indentures
Insurance policies
General1742-1880English.RHS Collection #00771Scope and ContentsThis file contains a notebook with information about the Memoranda detailing the title to the Douthat Society, also includes noterized receipt for real estate sale from John and Margaret Delaaney. Also contains document noting the sale of 100 acres in Rockbridge County to the Walker family.
Land grantsLegal documentsVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyWalker familyByers, J.F.1895-12-24English.RHS Collection #00772Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a note by J.F. Byers withdrawing any criminal charges related to funds belonging to the estate of his deceased wife.
Estill, H.M.1870-11-15English.RHS Collection #00773Scope and ContentsThis file consists of an account statement by H.M. Estill.
Legal documentsEstill, HarryEstill, Henry M.1 Item1852-12-31English.RHS Collection #00774Scope and ContentsThis file consists of an insurance policy for the home of Henry Estill.
Virginia -- LexingtonVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyInsurance policiesEstill, HarryGlasgow, Bettie S.1897-12-06English.RHS Collection #00775Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a legal document address to Bettie S. Glasgow, cocerning the amount of 300 dollars.
Legal documentsGlasgow, Bettie S.Houston, Matthews1 ItemRHS Collection #00776Scope and ContentsThis file consists of an indenture note.
Legal documentsVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyHouston, Matthew HaleInsurance PoliciesRockbridge Mutual Insurance CompanyArlington Mutual Life Insurance Company of Virginia2 Files1860-06-16-1890-07-29English.RHS Collection #00777Scope and ContentsThis file consists of two insurance policies for land in Lexington and Rockbridge, one for John G. Gordon and the other for Mary E. Lee.
Insurance policiesVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyJamison, M.1 Item1849-09-15English.RHS Collection #00778Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a handwritten indenture document.
Legal documentsLackey1814-08-02English.RHS Collection #007710Scope and ContentsThis file consists of an honorable dischage paper for Lieutenant Thomas Lackey from the military.
Military dischargeLegal documentsVirginia -- NorfolkVirginia -- LexingtonLaird - Bankruptcy Notice1 Item1869-05-10English.RHS Collection #007711Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a bankruptcy document for David Laird of Lexington, due to the creditor of M.W. Hartsook and sent by J.A. Lynham (deputy marshall).
Legal documentsVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyBankruptcyVirginia -- LexingtonLarew, John F.1 Item1895-08-03English.RHS Collection #007712Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a subpoena for the appearance of multiple members of the Larew family to appear in court due to a lawsuit in regards to credit disputes.
SubpoenaLegal documentsLexington Old Folks Home and Orphanage1 ItemEnglish.RHS Collection #007713Scope and ContentsThis file consists of the certification of incorporation of the Lexington Old Folks Home and Orphanage.
OrphanagesVirginia -- LexingtonWalker, Harry LeeWhite, John ThompsonBrooks familyLiquor1900-03-29English.RHS Collection #007714Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a receipt for the town of Lexington's liquor license, as well as handwritten notes of orders for different liquors.
Liquor industry -- LicensesLegal documentsVirginia -- LexingtonMatheny, James1830-10-23English.RHS Collection #007715Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a document appointing Mattheny to the role of captain of the company of artillery in the 5th regidment and 5th division of the militia of the Commonwealth.
Legal documentsMiller, George W.` Item1908-03-20English.RHS Collection #007716Scope and ContentsThis file consists of file related to the the settling of the account of J.P. Moore. Inlcudes accounting information and legal proceeding information.
Legal documentsVirginia -- LexingtonVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyMoore FamilyMiller, James F. Miller, Joseph1 Item1869English.RHS Collection #007717Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a document related to Joseph Miller's state and county taxes for the year 1869.
Taxation, StateLegal documentsMiller familyMoore, J.P.2 Item1906-04-25English.RHS Collection #007718Scope and ContentsThis file consists of two town licenses for J.P. Moore to practice law in Lexington, Virginia between 1906 and 1907.
Legal documentsVirginia -- LexingtonMoore FamilyPaxton2 Item1887-03-11-1887-07-01English.RHS Collection #007719Scope and ContentsThis file consists of two handwritten receipts for 1,000 dollars each.
Legal documentsVirginia -- LexingtonPaxton familyPendleton, William A.1 Item1853-02-7English.RHS Collection #007720Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a description of propertt mentioned in marriage between William A. Pendleton and Mary Anne Coxe from the receration office in the County of St. Louis MS.
Legal documentsPendleton familyPole, Charles1899-07-25English.RHS Collection #007721Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a copy of the obituary of Elsie Pole, a receipt for the payment and securing of a grave in Lexington, and handwritten notes and documentation on the Pole family.
Virginia -- LexingtonLegal documentsReed1896-09-12English.RHS Collection #007722Scope and ContentsThis file consists of loan paperwork for 500 dollars.
Legal documentsVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyVirginia -- Staunton Reilly, D.M.1868-02-10English.RHS Collection #007723Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a Statement for the William J. Wilmer Co.
Virginia -- LexingtonRhodes, Emma1898English.RHS Collection #007724Scope and ContentsThis folder consists of legal documentation related to loans.
Legal documentsVirginia -- LexingtonRivercomb, Susan1884-05-31English.RHS Collection #007725Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a handwritten legal agreement of a sum of 124 dollars.
Legal documentsRogers, John L. 1890-01-13English.RHS Collection #007726Scope and ContentsThis file consists of an inventory of the estate of John L. Rogers.
Rogers familyRuff, J. William1908-08-19English.RHS Collection #007727Scope and ContentsThis file consists of the account of estateof W.A. Ruff by executors J. William Ruff and Edgar M. Ruff.
Virginia -- LexingtonVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyLegal documentsRuff family Siler, J.E. - Legal Agreement1891-01-05English.RHS Collection #007728Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a legal arrangement.
Legal documentsVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyVirginia -- LexingtonTardy, Mary A. - Bond1895-08-24English.RHS Collection #007729Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a bond for 150 dollars.
Legal documentsVirginia -- LexingtonVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyTealard1862-01-13English.RHS Collection #007730Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a handwritten financial statement.
Legal documentsVirginia -- LexingtonVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyBeverley, WilliamTrout, P.H.1908-01-03English.RHS Collection #007731Scope and ContentsThis file consists of Moore and Moore attorneys' letter and financial statement.
Legal documentsVirginia -- Staunton Virginia -- LexingtonMoore FamilyTutwiler, J. McC1876-05-11English.RHS Collection #007732Scope and ContentsThis file consists of two bonds.
Legal documentsVirginia -- LexingtonWall, John E. - Indenture1787-12-24English.RHS Collection #007733Scope and ContentsThis file consists of an indenture.
IndenturesLegal documentsWeed, Arthur1912English.RHS Collection #007734Scope and ContentsThis file consists of financial and legal documents related to Arthur Weed.
Legal documentsWest, Lucy Scott1 Item1899-12-04English.RHS Collection #007735Scope and ContentsThis file consists of Virginia State Insurance Company policy for household furniture for Lucy Scott West.
Virginia -- LexingtonVirginia -- RichmondInsurance policiesLegal documentsWiley, John1831-09-30English.RHS Collection #007736Scope and ContentsThis file contains a legal agreement.
Womeldorf, William T.English.RHS Collection #007737Scope and ContentsThis file consists of the inventory and appraisment of the personal estate of William T. Womeldorf, lettrs with the circuit of Rockbridge, and insurance policy documentation.
Virginia -- LexingtonLegal documentsVirginia -- Rockbridge CountyWrightEnglish.RHS Collection #007738Scope and ContentsThis file consits of a handwritten bond reciept.
Virginia -- LexingtonLegal documentsBonds -- U.S. statesYount, CorneliaEnglish.RHS Collection #007739Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a file related to the will of Mrs. Cornelia R. Yount.