James Madison University Libraries Special Collections
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Chris Bolgiano, Kayla Payne
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Provenance
Debra S. Clatterbuck signed a depository agreement November 11, 1989; that agreement was terminated October 31, 2001, with photocopies of the original documents remaining at the library.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], [box #, folder #], Debra S. Clatterbuck Collection of Michael Henkle Estate Records, 1861, 1866, SC 0103, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Debra S. Clatterbuck on October 31, 2001.
Processing Information
After termination of depository agreement at the request of the donor, the library photocopied the documents and returned the original items to the owner. In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017. This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2083 .
Bio/Historical Note
The conditions of sale documents in this collection are signed by Esau Henkle, the executor of Michael Henkle's estate.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of photocopies of three documents relevant to the settling of the estate of Michael Henkle of Pendleton County. Two documents date from 1861: one specifies the monetary conditions for the sale of Henkle's belongings, the other for the sale of Henkle's slaves. The third document, dated 1866, is a receipt from the Pendleton County clerk apparently to settle the estate record.
Arrangement
The facsimilies are arranged chronologically in one folder.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Clatterbuck, Debra S.
- Estate records
- Henkel family
- Henkle, Michael, 1773-1861
- Inheritance and succession -- West Virginia -- 19th century
- Pendleton County (W. Va.) -- Genealogy -- Sources
- Pendleton County (W. Va.) -- History -- Sources
- Pendleton County (W. Va.) -- Social life and customs
- Photocopies
- Slaveholders -- West Virginia -- History -- 19th century
- Slavery -- West Virginia -- History -- 19th century
- West Virginia -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
- West Virginia -- History, Local -- Sources
Location of Originals
Original documents are retained by the donor.
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Clatterbuck, Debra S.
- Henkle, Esau, 1798-1888
- Henkle, Michael, 1773-1861
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Pendleton County (W. Va.) -- Genealogy -- Sources
- Pendleton County (W. Va.) -- History -- Sources
- Pendleton County (W. Va.) -- Social life and customs
- West Virginia -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
- West Virginia -- History, Local -- Sources