Papers, c.1987
Scope and Contents
This collection contains genealogical information (photocopies only) about the Turner family of Snow Creek (Franklin County), Virginia. The majority of the collection consists of a 51-page collection of records assembled by Helen Turner under the title "The Turners of Snowcreek," containing genealogical research gleanings and charts, together with photocopies of military service records for Josiah Turner (71st Regiment, Virginia Militia) from the War of 1812; Meshach Turner (Company B, 57th Virginia Infantry) and Benjamin Franklin Belcher (Company C, 10th Virginia Cavalry) from the American Civil War (Confederate); and Claude S. Turner (Company A, 314th Machine Gun Battalion) from World War I. The collection also includes photocopies of two letters from Meshach Turner, Company E, 64th Virginia Militia, written in April, 1863. Also included are two pages of pencilled notes on the Meshack Turner line.
Dates
- c.1987
Creator
- From the Collection: Turner family (Franklin County, Virginia) (Family)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu