Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
204 W. Washington St.Lexington, VA 24450
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Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of Item], Legal Documents, RHS Coll. 0077, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a variety of legal documents related to citizens of Rockbrige County. Includes indentures, bonds, materials related to wills, legal agreements, and insurance policies amongst other documents.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Bonds -- U.S. states -- Costs
- Indentures
- Insurance policies
- Legal documents
- Virginia -- Lexington
- Virginia -- Rockbridge County
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Virginia -- Lexington
- Virginia -- Norfolk
- Virginia -- Richmond
- Virginia -- Rockbridge County
- Virginia -- Staunton
Container List
This file contains a notebook with information about the Memoranda detailing the title to the Douthat Society, also includes noterized receipt for real estate sale from John and Margaret Delaaney. Also contains document noting the sale of 100 acres in Rockbridge County to the Walker family.
This file consists of a note by J.F. Byers withdrawing any criminal charges related to funds belonging to the estate of his deceased wife.
This file consists of an account statement by H.M. Estill.
This file consists of an insurance policy for the home of Henry Estill.
This file consists of a legal document address to Bettie S. Glasgow, cocerning the amount of 300 dollars.
This file consists of an indenture note.
This file consists of two insurance policies for land in Lexington and Rockbridge, one for John G. Gordon and the other for Mary E. Lee.
This file consists of a handwritten indenture document.
This file consists of an honorable dischage paper for Lieutenant Thomas Lackey from the military.
This file consists of a bankruptcy document for David Laird of Lexington, due to the creditor of M.W. Hartsook and sent by J.A. Lynham (deputy marshall).
This file consists of a subpoena for the appearance of multiple members of the Larew family to appear in court due to a lawsuit in regards to credit disputes.
This file consists of the certification of incorporation of the Lexington Old Folks Home and Orphanage.
This file consists of a receipt for the town of Lexington's liquor license, as well as handwritten notes of orders for different liquors.
This file consists of a document appointing Mattheny to the role of captain of the company of artillery in the 5th regidment and 5th division of the militia of the Commonwealth.
This file consists of file related to the the settling of the account of J.P. Moore. Inlcudes accounting information and legal proceeding information.
This file consists of a document related to Joseph Miller's state and county taxes for the year 1869.
This file consists of two town licenses for J.P. Moore to practice law in Lexington, Virginia between 1906 and 1907.
This file consists of two handwritten receipts for 1,000 dollars each.
This file consists of a description of propertt mentioned in marriage between William A. Pendleton and Mary Anne Coxe from the receration office in the County of St. Louis MS.
This file consists of a copy of the obituary of Elsie Pole, a receipt for the payment and securing of a grave in Lexington, and handwritten notes and documentation on the Pole family.
This file consists of loan paperwork for 500 dollars.
This file consists of a Statement for the William J. Wilmer Co.
This folder consists of legal documentation related to loans.
This file consists of a handwritten legal agreement of a sum of 124 dollars.
This file consists of an inventory of the estate of John L. Rogers.
This file consists of the account of estateof W.A. Ruff by executors J. William Ruff and Edgar M. Ruff.
This file consists of a legal arrangement.
This file consists of a bond for 150 dollars.
This file consists of a handwritten financial statement.
This file consists of Moore and Moore attorneys' letter and financial statement.
This file consists of two bonds.
This file consists of an indenture.
This file consists of financial and legal documents related to Arthur Weed.
This file consists of Virginia State Insurance Company policy for household furniture for Lucy Scott West.
This file contains a legal agreement.
This file consists of the inventory and appraisment of the personal estate of William T. Womeldorf, lettrs with the circuit of Rockbridge, and insurance policy documentation.
This file consits of a handwritten bond reciept.
This file consists of a file related to the will of Mrs. Cornelia R. Yount.