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Preferred Citation

John F. Cox Account Book, 1849-1859. Local government records collection, Powhatan County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came in a transfer of court papers from Powhatan County.

Historical Information

The account book was used as an exhibit in the chancery suit Edwin Fleming and wife versus Administrator of Frederick Hicks. It was heard in the Powhatan County Circuit Court. The suit involved the division of slaves owned by Hicks among his heirs.

Scope and Content

John F. Cox Account Book, 1849-1859, records transactions performed by Cox as administrator of Frederick Hicks.

Related Material

For additional information see the Powhatan County Chancery Causes, Edwin Fleming and wife versus Administrator of Frederick Hicks available on the Library of Virginia's Chancery Records Index. The index number is 1859-002.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Cox, John F.
• Hicks, Frederick.

Subjects:

• Administration of estates -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.
• African Americans -- History.
• Decedents' estates -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.
• Slaveholders. -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.
• Slavery -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.
• Slaves -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.

Geographical Names:

• Powhatan County (Va.) -- History -- 19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Account books -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.

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