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James Murphy Inventory of Estate

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-037

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single page, providing an inventory of the estate of James Murphy, a resident of Patrick County, Virginia. Completed on December 5, 1812, the inventory is signed by M. Sandefun, Richd. Harrison, Hamon Critz, and George Fulcher. The inventory includes appraised values of such items as household goods, furniture, tools, and livestock

Dates

  • 1812

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.

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Biographical Note

James Murphy, a resident of Patrick County, Virginia, died in 1812.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder )

Abstract

Estate inventory of James Murphy, of Patrick County, Virginia, signed by M. Sandefun, Richd. Harrison, Hamon Critz, and George Fulcher.

Source of Acquisition

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

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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

Title
James Murphy Inventory of Estate, 1812
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
  • 2021-03-15: 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