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Samuel Kinzie Survey

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-044

Scope and Content

The collection contains a survey of Samuel Kinzie's properties in Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Virginia, made in 1899 by C. S. Charlton.

Dates

  • 1899

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

Samuel Kinzie was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, May 15, 1817. Before moving to Montgomery County in 1876, he lived in Giles County. Kinzie was a farmer in Giles County, and later in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. He and his first wife, Mary A. D. Farrier (d. 1867) had 11 children: William C. (1843-1864); Robert N. (b. 1845); Oscar V. (b. 1847); Lewis D. (b. 1849); Rufus M. (b.1852); Charles W. (1854-1869); Amanda A. (b. 1856); Permilia M (b. 1859); Harriet S. (b. 1861); Samuel W. (b. 1864); and Mary A. (b. 1867). In 1869, he married Sarah Walters (b. 1826). They had at least one child: Alice O. (b.1871). Kinzie died in 1898 and is buried in Giles County.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The collection contains a survey of Samuel Kinzie's properties in Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Virginia, made in 1899 by C.S. Charlton.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was acquired by Special Collections prior to 1987.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Samuel Kinzie Survey, Ms1987-043 by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Samuel Kinzie Survey was completed in October 2013.

Title
Samuel Kinzie Survey, 1899
Status
Completed
Author
Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Date
2014 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308