Peacock Bigger Estate Papers,
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two documents (1751-1754) related to the Peacock Bigger estate and attempts to settle it. Both documents are partial and apparent drafts. A majority of the content deals with the dispute between Margaret Bigger and George Craig over the Peacock Bigger estate. Other names includes David Young and Mary Young. The backsides of both documents contain notes on accounts.
Dates
- 1751 - 1754
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Peacock Bigger Estate Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of two documents (1751-1754) related to Peacock Bigger's estate and attempts to settle it.
Acquisition Information
The collection was purchased by Special Collection in July 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Peacock Bigger Estate Papers was completed in September 2012.
- Title
- A Guide to the Peacock Bigger Estate Papers, 1751-1754
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Tyler Dodson, student assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- © 2012 Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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