Allen Taylor Ledger
Scope and Content
The Allen Taylor ledger contains documentation of Taylor's work as an attorney in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties. Entries consist of names of clients, cost for services, money received and paid out and occasional notations like reminders to bring a will to court or to give someone advice.
Dates
- 1805 - 1806
Creator
- Taylor, Allen, c.1784-1837 (Person)
Language of Materials
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Biographical Note
From dealer description: Allen Taylor [c.1784-1837), a native of Virginia, graduated in 1800 from Liberty Hall Academy in Lexington, which later became Washington College, and finally Washington & Lee University He became a lawyer in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties. He was a member of the Virginia Legislature, the Chancery of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1814-183 1, Judge of the General Court and Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery of the 17th Circuit, and trustee of Washington College [1820-1836].
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
The Allen Taylor ledger contains documentation of Taylor's work as an attorney in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties.
Source of Acquisition
The Allen Taylor Ledger was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2017.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Allen Taylor Ledger 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 Allen Taylor Ledger was completed in July 2023.
- Title
- Allen Taylor Ledger, 1805-1806
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant
- Date
- 2023 (CC0 1.0)
- 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
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