A Collection in the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 37822
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Papers, 1817-1852, of the Sellers family of Augusta and Rockingham Counties, Virginia, consisting of estate accounts, receipts,
promissory notes, deeds, notices, and a power of attorney.
Receipt,
19 September 1817,
written to Daniel Sellers of Rockingham County for payment of a dower bequeathed to Mary Barbary, wife of John Pence.
Promissory note,
7 March 1823,
of Henry Pirkey (1772-1823) issued by Philip Pirkey. On the verso also includes receipt, 1835, for payment received of Isaac
Sellers (1797-1839), administrator of the estate.
Receipts,
1823 and 1852,
for payment of Augusta County property taxes issued to Daniel Sellers.
Receipt,
8 February 1830,
written to Isaac Sellers by P. Williams for legal services provided for the Long estate.
Receipt,
March 1830,
written to the estate of Reuben Long (1773-1830) by Abraham Strickler for his services as the estate's appraiser.
Receipt,
23 March 1830,
written to Isaac Sellers, administrator of Reuben Long's estate, by John Miller for payment for services as a cryer at Long's
estate sale.
Notice,
24 March 1830,
issued by Joseph Strickler (1766-1841) that a debt owed by the Long estate to John Beaver is just. Also includes the receipt
for payment made by Isaac Sellers to Beaver.
Notice,
26 Aug. 1830,
issued by Joseph Strickler that a debt owed by the Long estate to Benjamin Grigsby (b. 1795) is just.
Notice,
30 Aug. 1830,
issued by a Justice of the Peace that a debt owed to Dr. Thomas T. Blackford (1794-1863) by the estate of Reuben Long is just.
On the verso is a receipt for payment received from Isaac Sellers.
Deed,
3 March 1831,
between William P. Poage (1781-1855) of Kentucky and Isaac Sellers for 83 acres in Augusta County. Also includes deed, 24
May 1831, between John Roberts and Isaac Sellers for 10 1/2 acres in Augusta County.
Deed,
March 1831,
between William P. Poage of Kentucky and Isaac Sellers for 83 acres in Augusta County.
Notice,
5 April 1831,
issued by Abraham Strickler that a debt owed by Reuben Long's estate to George Dadisman (1790-1844) is just.
Estate accounts,
1833-1837,
of Michael Whitmore, administrator for Isaac Sellers.
Power of attorney,
26 May 1834,
granting Isaac Sellers the authority to act as agent for Elizabeth Swift and the estate of Margaret Runkle (1776-1834).
Deed of indenture,
25 Feb. 1837,
between David Rankin of Augusta County and Isaac Sellers and Henry Furrer for the exclusive rights and patent to a clover
hulling machine.
Receipt,
1846,
for payment of Augusta County property taxes issued to Susan Sellers.
Voucher,
no date,
of Reuben Long and one unidentified item.
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