Peter J. Davenport Tax Receipts, 1849-1850 (Ms2009-125)
Dates
- 1849 - 1850
Creator
- Davenport, Peter J. (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish from the Peter J. Davenport Tax Receipts must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Information
Peter Johnston Davenport was the son of Thomas Davenport and Thomas's first cousin, Permelia Davenport. Although both parents were born in Buckingham County, Virginia, they were married (1799) and resided in Washington County, Virginia. Peter J. was one of eleven children, including his twin brother Daniel. Davenport's first marriage was to Kate Fudge who bore seven children: Elijah Perkins, Alvin Terry, Abel Alderson, Daniel Trigg, Mary J., Margaret, and Ann. In 1851, Davenport married Nancy Evitt.
Language of Materials
English
Acquisition Information
The Peter J. Davenport Tax Receipts were acquired by Special Collections before 2009.
General Physical Description note
1 folder; 0.1 cu. ft.
Abstract
This collection contains tax receipts for Peter J. Davenport's stud horse.
Abstract
This collection contains a tax receipt for the payment of taxes in the amount of six dollars for Peter J. Davenport's stud horse, "Davy Crockett." In addition to the tax receipt, the collection also contains what is marked as "1 Stud Horse Certificate & License."
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Peter J. Davenport Tax Receipts commenced and was completed in September 2009.
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