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James Taylor Inventory of Estate

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-035

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single page providing the inventory of the estate of James Taylor, of Patrick County, Virginia. Completed February 12, 1814, the inventory is signed by George Fulcher, M. Sandefun, Wm. Jones, and Jno. Clark. The inventory lists the values of various household and farm items, including tools, furniture, and livestock.

Dates

  • 1814

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to 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.

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Biographical Note

James Taylor, son of James and Eleanor Smith Taylor, was born in Virginia ca. 1765. He married Tabitha Boaz (1783-1881) in Patrick County, Virginia, in 1806; the couple would have four children. James Taylor died in Patrick County ca. February nuary, 1814.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Estate inventory of James Taylor, of Patrick County, Virginia, signed by George Fulcher, M. Sandefun, Wm. Jones and Jno. Clark.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The James Taylor Inventory of Estate was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the James Taylor Inventory of Estate 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 and description of the James Taylor Inventory of Estate commenced and was completed in April, 2021.

Title
James Taylor Inventory of Estate, 1814
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson
Date
2021 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-08-21: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
  • 2021-03-11: LM Rozema added missing notes for an unprocessed collection, added FA title and filing titles, added FA date from EAD, and added component with instances previously attached to collection level.

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